Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 190
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1#
Socippo scores with the left hand. Mnusk knows he should have avoided that one.
Mnusk digs a good hook to Socippo's body. #CL2#
Socippo instigates a clinch.
Socippo lands a right hand.
Mnusk wants to break free but Socippo has control.
Mnusk is looking to break free of the clinch but Socippo has double underhooks.
Socippo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mnusk is trying to push Socippo away but Socippo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Socippo lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Elo Mnusk has been cut.
Mnusk missing with knees to the body.
Socippo has Mnusk pressed against the cage, preventing Mnusk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Socippo throws an elbow but misses.
Mnusk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Socippo throws a head punch that misses.
Socippo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Socippo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Socippo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Socippo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mnusk is looking to break free of the clinch but Socippo has double underhooks.
Mnusk working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Socippo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mnusk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Socippo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Socippo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Socippo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mnusk wants to break free but Socippo has control.
Socippo lands with a short shot to the head.
Socippo missing with knees to the body.
Socippo lands with a light punch inside.
Mnusk tries to break the clinch but Socippo is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Socippo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mnusk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mnusk can't break the clinch. #T2#
Socippo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mnusk is defending well for now.
Socippo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Socippo.
Socippo keeps control of Mnusk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mnusk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mnusk blocking some punches.
Socippo keeps control of Mnusk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Mnusk breaks the clinch.
Mnusk blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mnusk scores with a sloppy right hand. Socippo should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Socippo moves into the clinch successfully.
Socippo has Mnusk pressed against the cage, preventing Mnusk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mnusk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Socippo pushes Mnusk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Socippo lands a hook that snaps the head of Mnusk backwards.
Socippo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Socippo swings wildly with an uppercut but Mnusk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Socippo has a couple of punches blocked by Mnusk.
Socippo misses with an elbow over the top.
Mnusk wants to get back to striking at distance but Socippo won't allow it.
Socippo swings wildly with an uppercut but Mnusk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Socippo prevents Mnusk from breaking the clinch.
Mnusk blocking some punches.
Mnusk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Socippo.
A right hand to the body from Socippo.
Socippo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Socippo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Socippo misses with a body punch.
Mnusk misses with a punch on the inside.
Socippo gets through Mnusk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Mnusk manages to break the clinch.
Mnusk misses with an uppercut.
Socippo takes a swing at Mnusk's ribcage but misses.
Socippo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Mnusk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mnusk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mnusk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mnusk ducks under a wild hook from Socippo.#T5#
Socippo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mnusk.
Nice shot lands for Socippo.
Socippo misses with a jab to the body
and Mnusk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Socippo defending well as Mnusk loads up on a big left hand.
Socippo lands a glancing blow to the side of Mnusk's head.#CL2#
Socippo closes the distance and pushes Mnusk back into the cage.
Mnusk blocks an uppercut.
Mnusk tries to break the clinch but Socippo is controlling the position. #BC#
Mnusk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mnusk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mnusk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Socippo's head.#T6#
Socippo throws a head kick that half lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Mnusk misses.
Socippo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mnusk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Socippo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mnusk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Socippo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Socippo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mnusk counters with a stiff right hand.
Mnusk looks to land a left hand but Socippo moved out of range nicely.
Socippo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Mnusk misses the target.
Socippo slips under a jab from Mnusk.
Socippo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mnusk thows a left - swing and a miss! #T7#
Mnusk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mnusk seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Socippo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mnusk misses with an uppercut.
Mnusk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Socippo.
It looked like Mnusk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Socippo misses with a left hand
and Mnusk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mnusk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mnusk tries to bum rush Socippo with a series of wild strikes but Socippo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Socippo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mnusk.
Mnusk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mnusk takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T8#
A big right from Socippo misses.
Socippo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mnusk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mnusk throws a shot from downtown. Socippo moves away and avoids it.
Socippo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mnusk.
Mnusk is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A swing and a miss from Mnusk.
Mnusk tries to move into range but Socippo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Socippo moves into the clinch.#BC#
Mnusk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Socippo takes the fight into the clinch.
Socippo misses with a hook from the clinch. #T9#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Socippo lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Socippo.
Socippo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Socippo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mnusk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mnusk wants to get back to striking at distance but Socippo won't allow it.
Mnusk has had enough of the clinch but Socippo keeps him there for the moment.
Mnusk tries to break the clinch but Socippo is controlling the position.
Socippo scores with a shot to the side of Mnusk's head.
Mnusk is trying to break the clinch but Socippo is controlling him.
Mnusk wants to break free but Socippo has control.
Mnusk tries to break free but Socippo pushes him back against the cage.
Mnusk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mnusk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Socippo misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Socippo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elo Mnusk's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Socippo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Socippo ducks under a wild hook from Mnusk.
Socippo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mnusk.
A jab from Mnusk misses.
Mnusk looks to throw the jab but Socippo is out of range.
Socippo tries to counter with a clinch but Mnusk shakes him off and moves away.
Socippo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Socippo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Socippo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mnusk!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socippo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mnusk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mnusk keeps the fight on the outside.
Mnusk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Socippo throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Mnusk tries to move into range but Socippo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Socippo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Socippo ducks under a wild hook from Mnusk.#CL2#
Socippo rushes Mnusk and presses him up against the cage.
Luther Socippo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mnusk blocks a body shot from Socippo.
Nice body punch from Socippo - that landed with a thud.
Mnusk working hard to break the clinch.
Socippo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mnusk's efforts to push away.
Socippo lands with a left to the head.
Socippo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mnusk's efforts to push away.
A short uppercut from Socippo. #T2#
Socippo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mnusk's elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Socippo obliges.
Socippo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mnusk.
Socippo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mnusks head.
Socippo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mnusk.
Socippo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mnusk's efforts to push away.
Socippo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mnusk trying to control the position but instead, Socippo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mnusk into the cage.
Socippo tries a body shot but Mnusk blocks it.
A short uppercut from Socippo. #T3#
Mnusk can't break the clinch.
Socippo lands a body shot.
Socippo throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Socippo.
Mnusk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Socippo working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Socippo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Socippo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Socippo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Socippo tries a body shot but Mnusk blocks it.
Mnusk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mnusk is trying to push Socippo away but Socippo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Socippo.
Socippo lands a knee to the head.
Mnusk takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Socippo misses with the head strike.
Mnusk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Socippo has him pressed against the cage.
Mnusk tries to break the clinch but Socippo is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Mnusk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Socippo.
Mnusk wants to break free but Socippo has control.
A nice left hand lands by Socippo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Socippo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Socippo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Socippo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mnusk's efforts to push away.
Socippo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Socippo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Socippo has Mnusk pressed against the cage, preventing Mnusk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T5#
Mnusk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mnusk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mnusk is trying to break free.
Socippo scores with a shoulder strike.
Socippo lands a nice shot to the body.
Socippo has Mnusk pressed against the cage, preventing Mnusk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Socippo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mnusk tries to break free but Socippo pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Socippo.
Mnusk is trying to break the clinch but Socippo has him pressed against the cage.
Socippo swings wildly with an uppercut but Mnusk uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A shot in the inside from Socippo. #BC#
Mnusk breaks from the clinch. #T6#
Socippo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mnusk throws a looping overhand right but Socippo ducks down to avoid it.
Elo Mnusk is winning the standup battle so far.
Mnusk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Socippo stuns Mnusk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mnusk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Socippo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Socippo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mnusk.
Mnusk connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Socippo gets a clinch.
Socippo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T7#
Mnusk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Socippo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Socippo misses with a body punch.
Mnusk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Socippo lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Socippo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Socippo scores with a shoulder strike.
Socippo misses with a punch to the body.
Socippo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Socippo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mnusk's elbow.
Mnusk is trying to push Socippo away but Socippo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Socippo working aggressively here.
Mnusk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mnusk is trying to break free.#T8#
Mnusk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Socippo tries to work over Mnusk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Socippo can't find room to land a body shot as Mnusk controls the action.
Socippo keeps control of Mnusk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Socippo.
Socippo is leaning against Mnusk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mnusk swings wildly with an uppercut but Socippo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mnusk blocks a body shot from Socippo.
Socippo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mnusks head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mnusk scores with a shoulder strike.
Socippo lands a nice elbow.
Mnusk wants to break free but Socippo has control.
Mnusk blocking some punches.
Socippo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T9#
Mnusk tries to break free but Socippo pushes him back against the cage.
Socippo lands an uppercut.
Socippo prevents Mnusk from breaking the clinch.
Mnusk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Socippo pushes Mnusk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mnusk blocks the elbow strike.
Socippo pushes Mnusk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Socippo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Socippo.
Socippo lands an elbow inside.
Mnusk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Socippo has him pressed against the cage.
Mnusk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Socippo lands a nice uppercut.
Mnusk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Socippo pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Socippo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Elo Mnusk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Socippo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Socippo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mnusk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mnusk lands a really nice looking cross but Socippo seems unphased.
Mnusk misses with a few strikes there.
Socippo looks to throw the jab but Mnusk is out of range. #CL2#
Socippo drives through and clinches with Mnusk against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mnusk is trying to break free.
Mnusk blocks an uppercut.
Mnusk blocking some punches.
Socippo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mnusk's efforts to push away.#T1#
Mnusk is trying to break free.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Socippo.
Socippo tries to throw a body punch but Mnusk avoids it by throwing Socippo back against the cage.
Socippo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Socippo.
Socippo can't find room to land a body shot as Mnusk controls the action.
Socippo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Mnusk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mnusk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Socippo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Socippo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mnusk counters with a two punch combo.
Mnusk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mnusk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Socippo moves away.#T2#
Mnusk scores with a jab to the head.
Socippo lands with a nice combination. Mnusk backs away looking to recover.
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!
Mnusk looks to throw the jab but Socippo is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Mnusk misses the target.
Socippo throws a big shot that misses.
Mnusk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Mnusk gets tackled into the cage by Socippo. Socippo maintains the clinch.
Socippo pushes off an throws an elbow but Mnusk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Mnusk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Socippo misses with an uppercut
and Mnusk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Socippo is looking to slow Mnusk down with leg kicks. #T3#
Mnusk throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Socippo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Socippo.
Mnusk blocking some punches.
Mnusk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Socippo has him pressed against the cage.
Socippo misses with an elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Socippo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Socippo throws a head punch that misses.
Socippo tries to throw a body punch but Mnusk avoids it by throwing Socippo back against the cage.
Socippo pushes off an throws an elbow but Mnusk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mnusk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mnusk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Socippo prevents Mnusk from breaking the clinch.
Socippo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mnusk working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Socippo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mnusk's efforts to push away.
Nice elbow from Socippo.
Socippo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Socippo lands a hook that snaps the head of Mnusk backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Socippo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mnusk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Socippo pushes off an throws an elbow but Mnusk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching 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!
Socippo working aggressively here.
Socippo tries to land knees in the clinch but Mnusk avoids the damage to the body.
Socippo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Socippo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Socippo missing with knees to the body.
Socippo looking to throw knees to the head but Mnusk is blocking nicely. #T5#
A short left from Socippo.
Socippo cracks Mnusk with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Socippo.
Mnusk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Socippo lands with a right to the head.
Socippo lands an uppercut.
Socippo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mnusk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Socippo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mnusk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Socippo misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Socippo.
Socippo presses Mnusk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Socippo is working Mnusk over against the cage.#T6#
Socippo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Socippo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Socippo lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Socippo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Socippo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mnusks head.
Socippo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mnusk backwards. #ROC2#Mnusk is rocked!
Socippo lands a nice elbow.
Oh Mnusk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Socippo on the inside.
Socippo creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Mnusk! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Socippo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Socippo!
After winning the bout, Luther Socippo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Elo Mnusk spoke after the fight, saying 'It is what it is'.

Event: TOF 177
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Lehto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Luther Socippo has been cut.
Socippo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lehto.
Socippo lands a leg kick that knocks Lehto off balance momentarily.
Lehto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Socippo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lehto misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Lehto's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Socippo misses with a body shot.
Socippo misses the shot to the body.
Lehto misses with a double jab.
Socippo throws a jab when Lehto was well out of range.
Socippo scores with the left hand. Lehto knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto tries to score with a low kick but Socippo moves his leg out of the way.
A lazy left from Lehto finds it's target.
Lehto looks to score with a jab to the body but Socippo is just out of range.
Jab by Socippo.#T1#
A head kick misses from Socippo.
Socippo loads up on a big right hand but Lehto slips the punch.
Lehto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Socippo.
Socippo walks into a straight right hand from Lehto.
Socippo throws out a powerful jab.
Socippo thuds his right hand into Lehto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Socippo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lehto's head backwards.
Socippo throws a big shot that misses.
Socippo connects with a body shot that sends Lehto's belly button to the back.
Socippo misses with a hook. Lehto ducked under it nicely.
Lehto ducks under a wild hook from Socippo.
Lehto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Socippo stuns Lehto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Socippo swings for the body but Lehto moves out of range.
Socippo throws a series of punches but Lehto avoids them all with ease.
Socippo lands with a slapping head kick.
Socippo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lehto doesn't seem bothered though.
Lehto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Socippo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lehto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Socippo digs a good body shot into Lehto's ribs.
Socippo misses with a right hand
and Lehto counters with a solid body kick.
Lehto slips under a jab from Socippo.
Socippo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lehto was well out of range. Poor timing from Socippo.#T3#
Lehto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Socippo is looking for the big counter here.
Lehto misses with a hook
and Socippo counters with a left to the body.
Socippo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lehto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Socippo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Socippo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lehto manages to avoid it.
Lehto moves out of range of the strikes.
Lehto is looking for a counter combo.
Lehto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Socippo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Socippo misses with an uppercut
and Lehto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Socippo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lehto counters with a nice body shot.
Lehto avoids the head kick by Socippo. #T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Socippo.
Lehto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A left lands for Socippo.
Lehto slips a jab from Socippo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Socippo looks to score with a jab to the body but Lehto is just out of range.#CL#
Lehto rushes Socippo and presses him up against the cage.
Lehto misses with the head strike.
Lehto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Socippo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lehto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Socippo or not.
Socippo is trying to break free.#BC#
Lehto breaks the clinch.
Socippo blocks a jab.
Socippo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lehto. #T5#
Socippo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Socippo tries a head kick but it misses.
Lehto lands a jab to Socippo's midsection.#CL#
Lehto moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Lehto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lehto scores with a shot to the side of Socippo's head. #BC2#
Socippo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Socippo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lehto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Socippo throws an off balance right hand
and Lehto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Socippo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lehto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lehto fails in his attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Socippo cracks Lehto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T6#
A low kick lands for Lehto.
Lehto missing with a left hand there. Socippo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Socippo follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Socippo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Socippo just misses with a punch to the body.
Lehto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Socippo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lehto is looking to counter punch.
Lehto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Socippo's hands.#CUT#That has opened up Luther Socippo's cut even more.
A low kick lands for Socippo.
Lehto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Socippo fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Lehto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Socippo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lehto manages to avoid it.#T7#
Lehto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Socippo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lehto lands a nice hook to Socippo's body. Socippo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Socippo misses with a left hand
and Lehto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Socippo looks winded!
Lehto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Socippo does it's job there.
Lehto throws a body punch but Socippo moves out of range.
Socippo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Socippo cracks Lehto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lehto defending well as Socippo loads up on a big left hand.
Lehto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Socippo slips under a jab.#T8#
Socippo throws a shot to the body.
Jab from Lehto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lehto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Socippo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lehto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lehto misses with a looping left.
A big right from Lehto misses.
Lehto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lehto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Socippo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Socippo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Socippo misses with an uppercut. Lehto saw that one coming.
Lehto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Socippo.#T9#
Socippo misses with a right hand
and Lehto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Socippo throws a looping overhand right but Lehto ducks down to avoid it.
Lehto staying out of range there.
Lehto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Socippo.
Socippo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lehto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lehto blocks a head kick by Socippo.
Lehto misses with a lunging right hand
and Socippo counters with an inside leg kick.
Socippo misses with a right hand
and Lehto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Socippo thinking.
Socippo lands with a nice body punch.
Lehto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice straight punches there by Lehto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lehto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Luther Socippo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luther Socippo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Socippo moves out of range of the body kick.
Socippo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lehto counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Socippo is rocked!
Lehto misses with a hook to the body
and Socippo counters with a right hand to the body.
Socippo is still on wobbly legs! Can Lehto finish him?
Socippo lands a nice shot that snaps Lehto's head back.
Socippo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lehto circles away quickly and effectively.
Socippo seems to have recovered his senses.
Lehto cracks Socippo with an open hand slap.#CUT#The cut above Luther Socippo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Socippo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lehto moves away.
Socippo blocks a jab.
Luther Socippo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Socippo as he connects with a hook.
Lehto looks to land a right hand but Socippo moved out of range.
Lehto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Socippo's head backwards.
Socippo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Lehto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Socippo.
Lehto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lehto slips under a jab from Socippo.
An attempted straight right counter from Lehto misses the target.#CL#
Lehto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Socippo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lehto wants to clinch but Socippo slips to the side
and Socippo counters with a straight right hand.
Socippo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Socippo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Socippo misses with a wild body shot.
Socippo misses with a body shot.
Luther Socippo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lehto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Socippo counters with a series of strikes. Lehto will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Socippo jabs Lehto to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Lehto takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lehto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Socippo is looking to control Lehto's arms but Lehto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Socippo has his back to the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Socippo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lehto fails to land.
Lehto misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Socippo breaks from the clinch.
Socippo misses with a right hand
and Lehto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lehto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Socippo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Socippo clobbers Lehto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Lehto throws a right and a left that Socippo avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Lehto. Those never looked like landing.
Socippo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Socippo scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Lehto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Socippo is trying to maintain a safe position but Lehto gets an underhook and turns Socippo into the cage.
Socippo working aggressively here.
Lehto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lehto misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Socippo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Socippo throws an overhand right that lands on Lehto's shoulder, as Lehto tries to avoid the shot.
Lehto swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Socippo throws a looping overhand right but Lehto ducks down to avoid it.
Lehto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lehto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lehto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Socippo lands the left hand.
Socippo throws a lazy right hand but Lehto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Socippo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Socippo throws a lazy right hand but Lehto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lehto.
Lehto scores with a hook.#CUT#Luther Socippo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Lehto avoids the body shot from Socippo.
Lehto throws a lazy right hand but Socippo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T5#
Lehto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Socippo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lehto scores with a leg kick.
Lehto throws a jab when Socippo was well out of range.
Lehto throws a right and a left that Socippo avoids nicely.
Socippo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lehto has time to react.
Socippo tries to land a front kick but Lehto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Socippo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lehto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Socippo looks to move away, Lehto throws a big counter combo but Socippo just gets out of the way.
Socippo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Lehto has taken the fight to the clinch. #T6#
Socippo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee is keeping an eye on Socippo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Socippo.
Lehto tries to throw a body punch but Socippo avoids it by throwing Lehto back against the cage. #BC#
Lehto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Socippo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lehto lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lehto lands a body punch.
Lehto swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Lehto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Socippo avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T7#
Lehto swings widly with a right hand
and Lehto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lehto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Scythe Lehto!
A victorious Scythe Lehto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TOF 170
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1#
Socippo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good shot there by Socippo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wahlstroem.
Wahlstroem tries to score a power double leg takedown but Socippo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wahlstroem somewhat.
Wahlstroem misses with a few strikes there.
Socippo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wahlstroem takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Socippo misses the shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Wahlstroem has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A lazy left from Socippo finds it's target.
Socippo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wahlstroem slips a straight right by Socippo.
Socippo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wahlstroem.
Socippo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wahlstroem staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wahlstroem on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wahlstroem throws a leg kick but Socippo checks it.
Socippo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Socippo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Socippo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wahlstroem moves away.
Wahlstroem takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wahlstroem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Socippo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Socippo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Socippo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Socippo jabs at Wahlstroem's body.
A swing and a miss from Socippo.
Wahlstroem slips a jab and a cross from Socippo.
Wahlstroem is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Socippo.
Socippo scores with a hook to the body. Wahlstroem takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Socippo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Socippo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Socippo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Socippo scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Wahlstroem.
Nice jab there from Socippo.
Socippo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wahlstroem throws a head kick that misses.
Socippo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wahlstroem to score with a decent uppercut.
Socippo scores with a hook to the body. Wahlstroem takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Socippo gets caught napping as Wahlstroem dives in and scores a takedown. Socippo manages to retain guard.
Socippo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wahlstroem is controlling him.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Socippo is working from the bottom. #T3#
Wahlstroem pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Socippo is keeping the position for now.
Wahlstroem passes Socippo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Socippo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wahlstroem. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is working for a submission of some sort.
Wahlstroem will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES2#
Socippo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Socippo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wahlstroem.
The fighters circling - Socippo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Socippo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wahlstroem throws a leg kick that is checked
and Socippo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wahlstroem thows a left - swing and a miss!
Socippo throws out a counter right but Wahlstroem avoids it with no problem.
Socippo fails to land with a series of punches.
Wahlstroem looks to land a right hand but Socippo moved out of range.
Socippo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Wahlstroem scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Wahlstroem swings around for an armbar but Socippo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wahlstroem's guard.
Socippo wanted to stand there but Wahlstroem had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Socippo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Wahlstroem is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Socippo has his hands clasped together but Wahlstroem extends and breaks Socippo's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Wahlstroem.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Wahlstroem!

Event: TOF 160
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Majesty throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big left from Majesty misses.
Socippo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Majesty.
Luther Socippo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Majesty throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Socippo tries a head kick but it misses.
Socippo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Socippo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Socippo throws a right hand that Majesty ducks under and follows up with a left that Majesty also avoids with ease.
Majesty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Socippo.
Majesty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socippo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Majesty lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Luther Socippo has been cut.
Majesty seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Socippo throws a good cross that connects.
Majesty dodges the punch combination from Socippo. #T1#
Majesty avoids the head kick by Socippo.
Majesty misses the jab.
Socippo lands with a nice body punch.
Majesty lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Majesty lands a nice looking body shot.
Socippo throws a lazy head kick
letting Majesty counter with a right hand.
Majesty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Socippo.
Majesty is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Socippo.
Sloppy strikes from Majesty. Those never looked like landing.
Socippo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab lands there for Majesty.#ROC#Socippo is rocked!
Majesty fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Majesty with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Socippo ducks under a wild hook from Majesty.
Majesty throws an overhand right that lands on Socippo's shoulder, as Socippo tries to avoid the shot.
Majesty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Socippo misses with a body shot.
Majesty throwing a counter right hand but Socippo manages to avoid it.
Socippo looks to land a left hand but Majesty moved out of range nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Majesty.
Socippo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Socippo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Majesty wobbles Socippo with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Majesty dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Socippo to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Darnell Majesty!
After the fight, Darnell Majesty was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: TOF 149
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Socippo defending well as Martin loads up on a big left hand.
Socippo throws an overhand right that lands on Martin's shoulder, as Martin tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Martin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Socippo.
Socippo tests Martin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Socippo lands a jab.
Socippo takes a swing at Martin's ribcage but misses.
Socippo misses with a lunging right hand
and Martin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Martin misses with a straight right.
Socippo scores with a jab. Martin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socippo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Martin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Socippo throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Martin counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1##BC2#
Socippo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Socippo cracks Martin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Socippo cracks Martin with an open hand slap.
No joy there for Martin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Socippo staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Socippo misses.
Martin misses with a double jab
and Socippo counters with a stiff right hand.
Socippo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Socippo.
Martin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Socippo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Socippo swings for the body but Martin moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Martin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Socippo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Socippo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Socippo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Socippo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Martin back to the cage. Socippo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice shot by Socippo.
Socippo throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Martin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Socippo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martin moves away.
Some wild striking there from Socippo.
Martin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Martin thuds his right hand into Socippo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Luther Socippo has been cut.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Socippo.
Luther Socippo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Socippo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Martins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Martin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Socippo, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Martin breaks the clinch.
Socippo swings for the body but Martin moves out of range.
Martin throws a right hand that misses
and Socippo counters with a stiff right hand.
Martin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Socippo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Martin has time to react.
Socippo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body kick from Socippo.
Socippo lands a nice looking body shot.
Martin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Socippo scores with a nice body kick.
Martin misses with a lunging right hand
and Socippo counters with a nice body shot.
Martin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Socippo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Martin jabs at Socippo's body.
Socippo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Socippo.
Martin throwing a counter right hand but Socippo manages to avoid it.
Socippo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Socippo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Martin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Socippo.
Socippo tries to bum rush Martin with a series of wild strikes but Martin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T5#
Socippo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Martin misses the target.
Socippo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Martin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Socippo.
Martin tries to work over Socippo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martin swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Socippo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Socippo digs a good body shot into Martin's ribs.
Socippo misses with a two punch combination. #T6#
Socippo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Socippo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Socippo misses with the combination.
Socippo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Socippo throws the left hand but Martin avoids the punch easily.
Martin needs to keep his hands up - Socippo had a free shot at his head there.
Martin looks to score with a jab to the body but Socippo is just out of range.
Socippo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Socippo ducks under a wild hook from Martin.#T7#
Socippo digs a good hook to Martin's body.
Martin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Socippo. That one must have hurt.
Socippo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Martin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Socippo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Martin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Martin avoids the body shot from Socippo.
Martin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Socippo. That one must have hurt.
Martin moves out of range of the strikes.
Martin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Socippo.
Martin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Socippo looks to land a right hand but Martin moved out of range.
Martin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Socippo to score with a decent uppercut.#T8#
Martin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Socippo scores with a nice right hand.
Socippo throws an overhand right that lands on Martin's shoulder, as Martin tries to avoid the shot.
Socippo cracks Martin with an open hand slap.
Socippo lands a really nice looking cross but Martin seems unphased.
Socippo lands with a nice body punch.
Socippo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Socippo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Martin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Socippo takes a swing at Martin's ribcage but misses.
Martin throwing a counter right hand but Socippo manages to avoid it.#T9#
Socippo misses with a straight left.
Socippo scores with a hook to the body. Martin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Socippo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Some wild striking there from Socippo.
Martin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Socippo.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Martin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Socippo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luther Socippo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Socippo misses with a straight left.
Socippo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Socippo throws a body shot but no joy.
Martin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fighters circle momentarily. Socippo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Martin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Socippo lands a right hook to the body.
Martin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Socippo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Socippo counters with a right hand to the body.
Socippo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Socippo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martin. #T1#
Martin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Socippo.
Socippo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Martin misses with a shot to the body
and Socippo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Luther Socippo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Socippo throws an overhand right that lands on Martin's shoulder, as Martin tries to avoid the shot.
Martin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Socippo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Martin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Socippo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Martin scrambles back to his feet.
Socippo cracks Martin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Martin misses.
Socippo misses the body punch
enabling Martin to counter with a crisp jab.
Martin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A punch combination from Socippo misses. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Socippo. Martin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Martin throws a lazy uppercut
and Socippo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Socippo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
Martin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Socippo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Socippo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Martin if he has to take too many more of those. #CL#
Socippo gets tackled into the cage by Martin. Martin maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Socippo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Socippo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A clash of legs there as Martin blocks the low kick.
Martin is looking to counter punch.
Socippo throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Martin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
The fighters circling - Socippo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Socippo with a nice calf kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Martin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Martin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Socippo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Socippo looks to score with a jab to the body but Martin is just out of range.
Socippo 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.
Socippo throws a big shot that misses.
Socippo misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Martin moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Socippo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Socippo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Martin misses with a shot to the body
and Socippo counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Socippo.
Socippo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Socippo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martin slips a jab and a cross from Socippo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Socippo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donk. Martin catches Socippo right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Socippo finds it's way through Martin's defenses. #T5#
Socippo misses the shot to the body.
Martin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Socippo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martin.
Socippo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Socippo.
Jab from Martin.
Socippo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Martin takes one on the button.
Socippo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL#
Martin pushes Socippo up against the cage in a clinch.#T6##BC2#
Socippo breaks from the clinch.
Socippo lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin looks to score with a jab to the body but Socippo is just out of range.
Socippo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Socippo lands with a straight right. Martin didn't see that one coming.
Socippo throws out a loose jab but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Martin.
Martin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Socippo manages to circle out of the way.
Martin throws a big shot that misses.
Socippo looks to land a right hand but Martin moved out of range.
Martin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Socippo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
Martin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Socippo circles away quickly and effectively.#T7#
Socippo cracks Martin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Socippo connects with a body shot that sends Martin's belly button to the back.
Socippo cracks Martin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Martin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Socippo.
Martin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSocippo.
Martin wants to clinch
and Socippo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Socippo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut there from Socippo.
Socippo misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Martin misses the target.
Socippo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Martin in his tracks. #T8#
Socippo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Martin eats them both and turns towards Socippo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Socippo scores with a one two! Martin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Socippo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martin tries to counter by clinching up but Socippo breaks away and moves out of range.
Socippo slips a straight right by Martin.
Martin misses with a two punch combination.
Martin just misses with a punch to the body.
Socippo dips to his left and cracks Martin with an uppercut!
Socippo throws a head kick that Martin semi-blocks.
Socippo looks to score with a jab to the body but Martin is just out of range.
Socippo throws an overhand right that lands on Martin's shoulder, as Martin tries to avoid the shot. #T9#
Socippo throws out a powerful jab.
Socippo missing with a left hand there. Martin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Socippo throws a lazy right hand but Martin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Socippo throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Martin to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Luther Socippo's cut even more.
Socippo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Socippo ducks under a wild hook from Martin.
Socippo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Socippo!
Martin tries to bum rush Socippo with a series of wild strikes but Socippo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martin misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Socippo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luther Socippo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Martin misses with a hook to the body
and Socippo counters with a stiff right hand.
Socippo scores with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Martin misses
and Socippo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martin misses with a hook
and Socippo counters with a nice body shot.
Socippo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Martin doesn't seem bothered though.
Socippo cracks Martin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Socippo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socippo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Martin misses with a looping right.
Socippo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Socippo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Martin under the eye.
Martin takes a swing at Socippo's ribcage but misses.
Martin misses with a straight left.
Martin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Martin moves away from the strike by Socippo.
Martin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Socippo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Martin takes one to the chin there.
Socippo scores with a punch to the head.
Socippo throws a leg kick #CL#
and Martin counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2#
Martin throws a head punch that misses.
Martin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martin misses with a punch to the body.
Martin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Socippo backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Socippo.
Socippo pushes Martin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Socippo works on Martin's body with a couple of short punches.
Martin has a couple of punches blocked by Socippo.
Martin misses with some punches.
Martin has a couple of punches blocked by Socippo. #BC2#
Socippo breaks from the clinch.
Martin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Socippo cracks Martin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Socippo.
Martin slips a jab and a cross from Socippo.
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Socippo moves away.
The crowd cheers as Socippo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Martin doesn't seem phased though.
Socippo looks to land a body kick but Martin moved away.
Martin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Socippo.
Martin misses with a lunging right hand
and Socippo counters with a nice body shot.
Martin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Socippo manages to avoid it.
Socippo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martin.
Socippo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Socippo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Socippo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Martin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Socippo finds it's way through Martin's defenses.
Socippo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Socippo was well out of range. Poor timing from Martin.
Martin misses with an uppercut
and Socippo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Socippo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martin.
Martin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T5#
Socippo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Martin.
Martin misses with an uppercut. Socippo saw that one coming.
Martin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Socippo manages to avoid it.
Martin throws out a powerful jab.
Martin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Socippo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Socippo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Martin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Socippo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Socippo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martin.
Socippo cracks Martin with an open hand slap.
Socippo connects with a high kick. #T6#
Socippo digs a good body shot into Martin's ribs.
Martin takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Socippo punishes Martin's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut there from Socippo.
Martin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Socippo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Socippo misses with a lunging right hand
and Martin counters with a nice body shot.
Martin moves out of range of the body kick.
Martin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pablo Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
A shot to the liver by Socippo. Beautiful body shot.
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Socippo.
Socippo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martin.
Socippo lands with a kick to the temple. Martin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Socippo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
Socippo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martin.
Socippo dodges the punch combination from Martin. #T8#
Martin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Socippo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Socippo throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Martin counters by moving into the clinch.
Socippo is struggling to control the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Martin. #BC#
Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martin misses with a hook
and Socippo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Socippo connects with a body shot.
Socippo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Socippo scores with a jab to the head.
Socippo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T9#
Martin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Socippo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
Socippo misses with a lunging right hand
and Martin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Socippo thinking.
Socippo misses with an uppercut
and Martin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Socippo is rocked!
Martin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Socippo back to the cage. Martin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Socippo is still on wobbly legs! Can Martin finish him?
Martin throws an off balance right hand
enabling Socippo to counter with a crisp jab.
Martin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Socippo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Martin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Martin misses with an uppercut
and Socippo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Martin lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Socippo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Socippo connects with a body shot that sends Martin's belly button to the back.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luther Socippo!
A very excited looking Luther Socippo 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 133
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Socippo misses with a series of wild punches.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Socippo looks to land a combination but Kersikov avoids it well.
Socippo misses with a wild body shot.
Socippo throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Socippo backs off Kersikov throws a huge counter combo but Socippo manages to avoid it all.
Socippo thuds a left hand into Kersikov's body.
Kersikov tries to move into range but Socippo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socippo moves out of range as Kersikov throws a body kick.
A punch combination from Socippo misses.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Socippo checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Luther Socippo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Socippo misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Socippo.
Kersikov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Socippo jabs Kersikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Socippo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Socippo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Socippo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kersikov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Socippo.
Kersikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Socippo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Socippo is out of range and Kersikov settles back down.
Socippo thinks about countering with a head kick.
Socippo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Socippo throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Kersikov wants to clinch.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Socippo.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Socippo misses.
Kersikov moves out of range as Socippo throws a body kick.
Socippo sets himself, and Kersikov steps forward looking for the clinch! Socippo avoids it this time.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Socippo.
Kersikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Socippo lands a jab to Kersikov's midsection.
Kersikov lands the left hand.#CUT2#It looks like Luther Socippo has been cut.
Socippo works Kersikov's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Socippo misses with a body shot #CL2#
and Kersikov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The referee calls for Socippo to work.
A short right from Kersikov.
Come on Kersikov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kersikov taking a breather.
Kersikov continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Kersikov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Socippo.
Kersikov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Socippo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Socippo throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov slowing the pace effectively.
Kersikov lands a left hand.
Socippo tries to circle away but Kersikov has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Socippo breaks from the clinch.
Socippo throws a combination that misses
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Socippo throws a lazy head kick
and Kersikov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Socippo misses.
And Kersikov responds with a good body kick, but Socippo manages to step out the way in time.
A head kick misses from Socippo.
A leg kick checked by Kersikov.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T5##KD2#
Kersikov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Socippo sprawling to the canvas! Socippo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kersikov finish him?! #ROC2#Socippo is rocked!
Kersikov throws a low kick, looking for Socippo's leg but Socippo calmly moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Socippo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oh Socippo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Socippo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Socippo seems to have got his legs back now.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Socippo moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Socippo.
Socippo is looking to wear down Kersikov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Socippo misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Socippo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kersikov doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Socippo, as that shot connected.
Socippo misses with a wild combination.
Socippo misses with a combination
and Kersikov counters with a nice leg kick. #T6#
Kersikov thuds a left hand into Socippo's body.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Socippo. #CL2#
Kersikov moves into the clinch successfully.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kersikov as Socippo tries to tie him up.
A hook to the body from Kersikov.
I was talking to Socippo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Socippo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Socippo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kersikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kersikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Socippo backwards.
Kersikov tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T7#
A short right from Socippo on the inside.
Kersikov scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#Luther Socippo's cut is getting worse.
Kersikov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Socippo is trying to break the clinch but Kersikov is controlling him.
Kersikov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Socippo is trying to push Kersikov away but Kersikov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Socippo scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Socippo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Socippo misses with a hook to the body
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov scores with the left hand. Socippo knows he should have avoided that one.
Socippo throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T8#
Socippo misses the shot to the body.
Socippo sets himself, and Kersikov steps forward looking for the clinch! Socippo avoids it this time.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Socippo.
Kersikov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Socippo.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Socippo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Kersikov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Socippo just misses with a punch to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Socippo - that will leave a mark!
Socippo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kersikov in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Socippo tries to land a leg kick but Kersikov saw it coming and moves away.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Socippo.
A nice side step and Kersikov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Socippo misses with a straight right.
Kersikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Socippo with a body shot.#T9#
Kersikov throws a jab when Socippo was well out of range.
Socippo swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Socippo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kersikov in his tracks.
Kersikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Socippo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Socippo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Kersikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Socippo is out of range.
Socippo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Socippo takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#Luther Socippo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kersikov slips a jab from Socippo.
Socippo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
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 Luther Socippo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luther Socippo'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#
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Luther Socippo is winning the standup battle so far.
Socippo slips under a jab from Kersikov.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Socippo misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Socippo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kersikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Socippo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov wants to counter with a clinch but Socippo pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socippo lands a two punch combo.
Socippo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Socippo throws out a powerful jab.
Socippo misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Socippo lands a glancing blow to the side of Kersikov's head.
Socippo throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Socippo avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Socippo.
Kersikov tries to counter with a clinch but Socippo shakes him off and moves away.
Kersikov scores with a nice right hand.
Socippo misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD2#
and Kersikov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Socippo! Kersikov lets Socippo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
A jab from Socippo misses.
Socippo moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKersikov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Socippo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kersikov on the side of the head.
Socippo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Socippo throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Kersikov wants to counter the offense by Socippo and move into the clinch position.
Socippo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Socippo misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Socippo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Socippo throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Socippo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kersikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kersikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Socippo misses with a double jab
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Socippo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Socippo.
Kersikov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kersikov fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Socippo to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Socippo looks to clinch but Kersikov throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Socippo taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Vladymyr Kersikov!
After winning the bout, Vladymyr Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 126
Date: Jun 23, 2024

#R1#
Bronze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Socippo.
Bronze tried to score with a low kick but Socippo checks it.
Socippo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Socippo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Socippo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Socippo does it's job there.
Socippo lands a head kick!
Socippo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socippo tries to bum rush Bronze with a series of wild strikes but Bronze uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Socippo misses with a wild body shot.
Bronze was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Socippo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bronze misses with a straight left.
Socippo scores with a decent looking hook.
Luther Socippo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A punch combination from Socippo misses.
Socippo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bronze misses with a low kick as Socippo jumps back.#TD#
Bronze shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bronze showed some decent athleticism there.
Bronze perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bronze prevents Socippo from standing back up.
Bronze is nestled in close to Socippo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Socippo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bronze.
Bronze slips a nice elbow through Socippo's hands, connecting with Socippo's forehead.
Bronze is nestled in close to Socippo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Socippo is trying to stand. #T2#
Still in half guard, Bronze seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronze prevents Socippo from standing back up.
Bronze takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Socippo is trying to stand up here but Bronze is controlling him well.
Bronze is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Socippo wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Bronze shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bronze showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Socippo is trying to stand up here but Bronze is controlling him well. #T3#
Bronze seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bronze working over Socippo with some ground and pound. Socippo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bronze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Socippo defending well though.
Bronze is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Socippo is trying to stand up here but Bronze is controlling him well.
Bronze wants to take a breather but Socippo is having none of it.
Bronze performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Socippo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bronze. #T4#
Bronze lands with a punch from half guard.
Socippo taking some punishment here, with Bronze in his half guard.
Bronze performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bronze is trying to control the action in half guard but Socippo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bronze slips a nice elbow through Socippo's hands, connecting with Socippo's forehead.
Bronze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Bronze slows the pace down in half guard.
Bronze 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.
Socippo wants to get back to his feet.
Bronze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Socippo's head.
Bronze wants to take a breather but Socippo is having none of it.
Bronze not doing much here. #ES2#
Socippo pushes Bronze off and gets back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Socippo. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Socippo misses.
Bronze looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T6##TD#
Bronze scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Socippo tries to escape but Bronze is in control.
Bronze working the body and head with strikes.
Socippo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bronze asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Bronze.
Socippo is trying to get back to his feet.
Bronze trying to control the action but Socippo is working from the bottom.
Bronze lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee asks Bronze politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bronze prefers to stall for the moment though.#T7#
Socippo wants to get back to his feet.
Bronze moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Socippo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Socippo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Socippo is pushing Bronze's head away, looking to escape. Bronze manages to hold on to the position though.
Bronze working the head and body with strikes.
Socippo is not content to let Bronze control the position. #T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bronze is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bronze working the head and body with strikes.
Bronze is working Socippo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Socippo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee asks Bronze politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bronze prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bronze scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Socippo to see if he's OK.#T9##SUB#
Bronze is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Socippo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bronze wants to control but Socippo is keeping him busy.
Socippo wants to get back to his feet but Bronze drags him back down.
Bronze cracks Socippo with a big elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Socippo tries to escape but Bronze is in control.
Bronze landing strikes.
Socippo is trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grady Bronze dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Socippo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Socippo looks for the body kick but Bronze saw that one coming.
Socippo digs a good body shot into Bronze's ribs.
Socippo works the jab nicely.
Socippo lands a slapping body shot. #TD#
Bronze changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Socippo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Grady Bronze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee asks Bronze politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bronze prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bronze scoring with punches from side control. #T1#
Bronze landing strikes.
Socippo wants to get back to his feet.
Bronze is looking to take a break and control but Socippo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Socippo is pushing Bronze's head away, looking to escape. Bronze manages to hold on to the position though.
Socippo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bronze working the body and head with strikes.
Bronze tries to score with some ground and pound. Socippo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bronze cracks Socippo with a big elbow.
Socippo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bronze is controlling him well.#T2##ES2#
Socippo throws Bronze to one side and escapes!
A slow jab from Socippo misses its intended target.
Socippo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Bronze tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD#
Bronze feints and as Socippo raises his hands in defense, Bronze changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Socippo is looking to stand up but Bronze isn't so interested in that idea.
Bronze stays in close to Socippo's body and controls the position.
Socippo is looking to stand up but Bronze isn't so interested in that idea.
Bronze keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Socippo's head.
Socippo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Bronze is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bronze's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bronze's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bronze is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bronze stops Socippo from standing up.
Bronze tries to free his leg and advance position but Socippo is retaining full guard.
Bronze content to stall in guard here.
Bronze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bronze prevents Socippo from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Socippo gets caught flat footed, as Bronze shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Socippo is looking to stand back up but Bronze counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Socippo.
Bronze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Socippo can do to turn this around?
Bronze controlling the action here.
Socippo is not content to let Bronze control the position.
Socippo has hold of Bronze's hands but Bronze slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bronze looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bronze working Socippo over with strikes. #T5#
Bronze looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Socippo is trying to stand back up but Bronze is controlling him #ES2#
Socippo has one foot on Bronze's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bronze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Socippo.
No joy there for Socippo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Socippo looks to land a right hand but Bronze moved out of range.#T6#
Socippo throws a hook but Bronze avoids it easily.
Socippo cracks Bronze with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bronze shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Socippo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bronze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bronze tries to score a power double leg takedown but Socippo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bronze somewhat.
Donk. Socippo catches Bronze right on the button with a cross.
Bronze shoots in for a takedown but Socippo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grady Bronze. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T7#
Bronze is trying hard to land a takedown here. Socippo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Socippo misses with a straight right.
Luther Socippo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - Socippo coming out on top.
Bronze closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Luther Socippo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Socippo does no damage.
Socippo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bronze drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bronze is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Socippo throws an overhand right that lands on Bronze's shoulder, as Bronze tries to avoid the shot.
Socippo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Socippo 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.
Socippo lands with a straight right. Bronze didn't see that one coming.#T8#
Socippo connects with a body shot that sends Bronze's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronze shoots for a takedown but Socippo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A left lands for Socippo.
Bronze on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bronze doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Socippo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bronze avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bronze swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bronze closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bronze needs to keep his hands up - Socippo had a free shot at his head there.#T9#
Socippo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bronze shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Socippo as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Bronze manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Socippo on his heels. He'll look to pass Socippo's guard now, I'm sure.
Bronze wants to control from the top but Socippo keeps moving.
Bronze is really struggling to control Socippo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bronze throws a big right hand that misses.
Bronze might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Socippo wants to get back to his feet but Bronze passes into half guard.
Bronze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Socippo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Bronze takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Socippo lands with a hook. Bronze tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bronze moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bronze misses with a takedown attempt - Socippo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Socippo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bronze is defended easily by Socippo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronze takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Good exchange - Socippo coming out on top.
Bronze dives in for a single leg takedown but Socippo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Socippo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grady Bronze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Socippo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bronze backwards.
Socippo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Socippo looking to stall.
Bronze drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Socippo gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Socippo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Socippo leaves Bronze with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Bronze shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Socippo defends it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Socippo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bronze has a takedown stuffed.
Socippo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Socippo leaves Bronze with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Socippo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bronze stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Socippo scores with a body shot. #TD#
Bronze looking to score a takedown here. Socippo is defending well but Bronze drives through and ends up in Socippo's guard.
Bronze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Socippo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Socippo wants to stand but Bronze is controlling the position.
Bronze landing with the ground and pound.
Bronze is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Socippo wants to get back to his feet but Bronze is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Socippo throws a nice looking combination but Bronze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bronze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronze throws a right hand that misses
and Socippo counters with a head kick.
Bronze ducks under a wild hook from Socippo.
Bronze dives in and grabs Socippo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Socippo pushes down on Bronze's head and hops out.#T5#
Socippo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bronze.
Socippo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bronze goes for a double leg but Socippo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Socippo continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Socippo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Bronze gets the takedown into side control.
Socippo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bronze working the ground and pound.
Bronze trying to control the action but Socippo is working from the bottom.
Bronze tries to advance to mount but can't. #T6#
Bronze prevents Socippo from escaping the position.#ES2#
Socippo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nice shot lands for Socippo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Socippo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronze is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Socippo.
Socippo thuds a left hand into Bronze's body.
Socippo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronze moves away.
Bronze takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T7#
A combination from Socippo does no damage.
Bronze tries to counter by clinching up but Socippo breaks away and moves out of range.
Socippo misses with a looping right.
Socippo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Socippo lands a slapping body shot.
Bronze tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Socippo swivels and escapes.
A little jabbing left from Socippo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Socippo stuffs the takedown attempt from Bronze. Bronze gets slowly back to his feet.
Socippo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Socippo swings for the body but Bronze moves out of range.
Bronze is trying hard to land a takedown here. Socippo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T8#
Socippo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Socippo throws a series of punches but Bronze avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Bronze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Socippo lands a lovely overhand right.
Bronze throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Socippo's waist but Socippo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bronze off to one side.
Socippo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bronze on the side of the head.
Socippo lands a jab to Bronze's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronze fails with the takedown
and Socippo counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Socippo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronze manages to avoid it.
Socippo avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T9#
Socippo lands a glancing blow to the side of Bronze's head.
Socippo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bronze takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bronze takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Socippo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bronze on the side of the head. #TD#
Bronze fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Socippo sprawls well initially but Bronze persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Socippo is trying to stand back up but Bronze is controlling him
Bronze sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Socippo looks like he's trying to stand up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luther Socippo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Socippo 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luther Socippo!
An out of breath Luther Socippo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Grady Bronze was interviewed post fight and said 'Well I think it's about time to let the young guys take over. I don't feel the drive to fight anymore. I'm just happy I had the opportunity to fight along some of the scariest opponents TOF has to offer.'.

Event: TOF 116
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Socippo misses with a left hand
and Barkley counters with a good, hard body kick but Socippo shrugs it off.
Socippo throws a hook to the side of Barkley's head but Barkley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Socippo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barkley counters with a body kick.
No joy there for Socippo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Socippo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Socippo scores with a hook to the body. Barkley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Socippo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barkley misses with the body kick
and Socippo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barkley looks for the body kick but Socippo saw that one coming.
Luther Socippo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barkley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socippo looks to land a left hand but Barkley moved out of range nicely.
Barkley lands a nice looking body kick.
Socippo cracks Barkley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Socippo. Barkley does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Socippo misses with a looping right.
Socippo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barkley was well out of range. Poor timing from Socippo.
Barkley connects with a solid leg kick.
Socippo misses with a body shot.
Barkley flicks out a counter leg kick but Socippo steps away.
Barkley moves out of range of the body kick.
Socippo misses with a head kick.
Socippo tries to move into range but Barkley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Socippo blocks the body kick.
Barkley throws a head kick but Socippo moves out of range.
Barkley throws a sloppy head kick
and Socippo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Socippo scores with a jab. Barkley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Socippo throws a head kick that misses.
Barkley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good standup being displayed there by Socippo as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Socippo avoids the head kick by Barkley.
Socippo misses with a straight right.
Socippo blocks a head kick by Barkley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barkley slips a jab from Socippo.
Socippo lands a leg kick that knocks Barkley off balance momentarily.
Socippo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barkley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barkley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Socippo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Socippo digs a good body shot into Barkley's ribs.
Barkley misses with a body kick.
Socippo throws a right hand that misses
and Barkley counters with a body kick.
Socippo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barkley. #T3#
Barkley throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#It looks like Luther Socippo has been cut.#CL2#
Barkley moves into range and clinches up with Socippo.#TD2#
Barkley jumps into guard, dragging Socippo to the mat.
Socippo wants to stand and escape but instead Barkley has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Barkley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Socippo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Socippo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barkley.
Socippo wants to get back to his feet but Barkley passes into half guard.
Barkley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Barkley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4##ES#
Socippo has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Barkley is on him like a limpet, forcing Socippo back against the cage.
Barkley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Socippo walks away with a smile on his face. Barkley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Socippo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Socippo moves out of range as Barkley throws a body kick.
Socippo scores with a hook to the body. Barkley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Barkley.
Socippo lands a slapping body shot.
Socippo takes a swing at Barkley's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barkley.
Socippo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T5#
Socippo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barkley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Socippo throws a sloppy head kick and Barkley moves out of range easily.
Socippo throws a head kick but Barkley moves out of range.
Barkley steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Socippo.
Barkley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barkley lands a nice looking body kick.
Barkley scores with a push kick.
Socippo is breathing heavily.
Socippo misses with an uppercut
and Barkley counters with an inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barkley.
A swing and a miss from Socippo.#T6#
Barkley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Socippo. That did some damage!
Barkley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Socippo will feel that in the morning.
Barkley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barkley.
Socippo throws the left hand but Barkley avoids the punch easily.
Barkley throws a head kick that half lands.
Barkley dips to his left and cracks Socippo with an uppercut!
Socippo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barkley throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Socippo misses the target.
Socippo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Socippo stuns Barkley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T7#
Barkley throws a head kick that misses.
Socippo throws a big counter combination but Barkley scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Socippo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Socippo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barkley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Socippo.
Socippo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barkley.
Socippo connects with a right hand. Barkley shakes it off.
Socippo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barkley tries to land a front kick but Socippo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Socippo looks to throw the jab but Barkley is out of range.
Barkley looks to throw a body kick
letting Socippo counter with a right hand.
Socippo with a hook.
A jab from Socippo does it's job there.
A telegraphed right hand from Socippo misses the target. #T8#
Socippo scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Socippo misses its intended target.
Socippo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barkley.
Socippo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Socippo lands a leg kick that knocks Barkley off balance momentarily.
Socippo throws a right hand that Barkley ducks under and follows up with a left that Barkley also avoids with ease.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barkley - that will leave a mark!
Socippo misses with the body kick
and Barkley counters with a nice kick to the body.
Barkley lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Barkley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barkley feints and then cracks Socippo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Socippo down. #T9#
Sloppy strikes from Socippo. Those never looked like landing.
Barkley tries a head kick but it misses.
Socippo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Socippo thuds a left hand into Barkley's body.
Barkley throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice uppercut there from Barkley.
Socippo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barkley.
Socippo takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC2#Socippo is rocked!#CUT2#Luther Socippo's cut is getting worse.
Socippo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barkley.
Barkley slips a straight right by Socippo.
Barkley wants to counter with a clinch but Socippo pushes him away.
Barkley throws the left hand but Socippo avoids the punch easily.
Barkley avoids the body shot from Socippo.
Barkley steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Socippo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
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 Luther Socippo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luther Socippo's cut.
That's time! Socippo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Barkley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barkley throws out a loose jab but Socippo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Socippo throws a series of punches but Barkley moves out of range.
Barkley wants to counter the offense by Socippo and move into the clinch position.
Luther Socippo is winning the standup battle so far.
Socippo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barkley momentarily.
Crunch! Barkley slams his shin into Socippo's torso.
Barkley misses with a low kick.
Barkley scoring well with a low kick there.
Barkley thuds his shin into the meat of Socippo's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socippo misses with a lunging right hand
and Barkley counters with a body kick that stops Socippo in his tracks momentarily.
Barkley misses with an uppercut.
Barkley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barkley throws a head kick that Socippo semi-blocks. #T1#
Socippo checks a leg kick.
Barkley throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Socippo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barkley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Barkley lands with a slapping head kick.
Oh Socippo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barkley throws the kick towards the body but Socippo avoids it.
Barkley slips under a jab from Socippo.
Barkley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Socippo.
Barkley feints and then cracks Socippo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Socippo down.
Socippo seems to have got his legs back now.
Barkley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Socippo is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Socippo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Socippo misses the jab.
Barkley tries to counter with a clinch but Socippo shakes him off and moves away.
Socippo looks to land a right hand but Barkley moved out of range.
Socippo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barkley counters with a body kick. #T2#
Barkley throws a leg kick which misses Socippo's front leg but catches the back leg as Socippo tries to avoid it.
Barkley throws a chopping leg kick but Socippo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Socippo misses with a wild body shot.
Barkley scores with a spinning back kick!
Barkley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Socippo keeps the fight on the outside.
Barkley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barkley scores with a head kick. Socippo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Socippo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Socippo loads up on a big right hand but Barkley slips the punch.
Socippo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barkley counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T3#
Barkley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Socippo.
Socippo takes a swing at Barkley's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Barkley.
Socippo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Socippo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barkley manages to avoid it.
Barkley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Socippo.
Barkley throws a head kick but Socippo moves out of range.
Socippo misses the body punch
and Barkley counters with a thumping low kick.
Socippo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barkley throws a low kick but Socippo moves out of range easily.
That kick from Barkley tenderised Socippo's leg. Socippo is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Socippo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barkley is out of range and Socippo settles back down.
Socippo misses with an uppercut. Barkley saw that one coming.
Barkley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Socippo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barkley bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Socippo throws a looping overhand right but Barkley ducks down to avoid it.
Socippo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barkley throws a big shot that misses.
Socippo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Socippo misses with a hook
and Barkley makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Socippo really felt that one!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Socippo throws a shot from downtown. Barkley moves away and avoids it.#T5#
Barkley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Socippo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Socippo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Socippo stalks Barkley and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barkley's face. Barkley staggers backwards, shaken.
Socippo punishes Barkley's body with a nice straight punch.
Socippo missing with a left hand there. Barkley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Socippo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Socippo misses with a double jab.
Socippo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barkley was well out of range. Poor timing from Socippo.
Barkley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Good work by Socippo as he checks the leg kick.
Socippo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Socippo throws a body punch but Barkley moves out of range. #T6#
Barkley throws a lazy right hand but Socippo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Socippo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barkley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Socippo.
Barkley throws a lazy body kick
and Socippo counters with a stiff right hand.
Barkley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barkley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barkley lands a nice looking body kick.
Socippo cracks Barkley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Socippo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barkley follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Socippo throws a sloppy body shot
and Barkley counters with a head kick. #CUT2#Luther Socippo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Socippo misses the jab.#T7#
Socippo just misses with a punch to the body.
Socippo lunges at Barkley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barkley's hand.
Socippo takes one to the side of the head.
Socippo jabs Barkley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barkley throws a lazy head kick
and Socippo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Socippo throws a head kick that misses
and Barkley counters with a good low kick that Socippo was not able to check.
Barkley walks into a jab.
Barkley thuds his shin into the meat of Socippo's side.
Socippo avoids the head kick by Barkley.
Socippo throws a nice looking combination but Barkley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T8#
Socippo moves out of range of the body kick from Barkley.
Barkley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice shot by Socippo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barkley connects with a jab.
Socippo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Socippo moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBarkley.
Socippo throws a head kick but Barkley moves out of range.
Barkley slips a jab from Socippo.
Socippo blocks a head kick by Barkley.
Barkley scores with a jab to the body.
Barkley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Socippo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Socippo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barkley throws a sloppy head kick and Socippo moves out of range easily. #T9#
Barkley throws a body kick that misses
and Socippo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barkley misses with a combination
and Socippo counters with a nice body shot.
A solid body kick from Socippo.
Socippo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barkley misses with a head kick.
Barkley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barkley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Socippo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barkley scoring well with a low kick there.
Socippo 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zavian Barkley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Luther Socippo'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Barkley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barkley throws a jab but it's blocked by Socippo.
Barkley lands a head kick!
Socippo works the jab nicely.
Socippo punishes Barkley's body with a nice straight punch.
Socippo digs a good body shot into Barkley's ribs.
Socippo lands with an uppercut that bounces Barkley off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socippo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barkley throws a fast counter high kick but Socippo manages to duck under it in time.
Barkley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Socippo.
Barkley throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Socippo's head.#T1#
A low kick from Socippo misses
and Barkley counters with a nice kick to the body.
Socippo throws a looping overhand right but Barkley ducks down to avoid it.
Barkley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barkley misses with a head kick.
Socippo misses with an uppercut
and Barkley counters with a leg kick.
Socippo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barkley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Socippo.
Barkley throws a nice head kick!
Socippo swings for the body but Barkley moves out of range.
Barkley shapes to counter with a head kick.
Barkley throws a body kick that misses
and Socippo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Barkley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Socippo works over Barkley's head and body with a nice combination.
Barkley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barkley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Socippo scores with a hook to the body. Barkley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Socippo moves out of range as Barkley throws a body kick.
Barkley throws a sloppy head kick
and Socippo counters with a stiff right hand.
Barkley tries a head kick but it misses.
Socippo misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Socippo avoids the head kick by Barkley. #T3#
Socippo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barkley throws a solid leg kick but Socippo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barkley.
Socippo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barkleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Socippo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barkley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barkley.
Barkley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Socippo.
Socippo with a hook.
Barkley misses with a low kick.
Socippo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Barkley moves away from the strike by Socippo.
A left lands for Socippo.#T4#
Socippo misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barkley - that will leave a mark!
Barkley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Socippo.
Barkley throws a fast counter high kick but Socippo manages to duck under it in time.
Barkley keeps Socippo at a distance using the push kick.
Socippo lands with a straight right. Barkley didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barkley swinging wildly here.
Barkley throws a wild body kick that Socippo sees coming a mile off.
Barkley throws a head kick that misses
and Socippo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Socippo swings for the body but Barkley moves out of range. #T5#
Socippo swings for the body but Barkley moves out of range.
Socippo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barkley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barkley keeps Socippo at a distance using the push kick.
Socippo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Socippo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barkley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barkley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Socippo just misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley throws a head kick that half lands. #T6#
Barkley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Socippo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barkley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barkley connects with an inside leg kick.
Barkley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley tries a head kick but it misses.
Barkley looks to land a right hand but Socippo moved out of range.
Socippo jabs Barkley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barkley misses with a kick to the body.
Socippo misses with a hook. Barkley ducked under it nicely.
Socippo swings for the body but Barkley moves out of range.
Socippo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T7#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Socippo 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 Barkley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barkley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barkley throws a head kick that misses.
Barkley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Socippo stuns Barkley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Socippo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Socippo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barkley bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Socippo misses the body punch
and Barkley counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CUT2#Jeez, Luther Socippo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Barkley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Socippo misses with a straight left. #T8#
Socippo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Socippo.
Socippo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Socippo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch combination from Socippo misses.
Socippo cracks Barkley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barkley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Socippo throws a body punch but Barkley moves out of range.
Barkley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Socippo.
Barkley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barkley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Socippo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T9#
Socippo misses with a low kick.
Socippo lands a jab to the nose.
Barkley throws a wild body kick that Socippo sees coming a mile off.
Barkley throws a sloppy head kick and Socippo moves out of range easily.
A big right from Socippo misses.
Barkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barkley has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Socippo.
Socippo blocks a head kick by Barkley.
Barkley lands with a kick to the temple. Socippo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zavian Barkley!
During a confident post fight interview, Zavian Barkley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 109
Date: May 03, 2024

#R1#
Marks blocks a jab.
Marks throws a head kick but Socippo moves out of range.
Socippo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marks misses with a head kick.
Socippo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A solid leg kick lands there for Socippo.
Socippo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marks checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Marks swings for the body but Socippo moves out of range.
Marks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Socippo.
Marks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Marks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Socippo misses.
Marks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socippo jabs Marks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marks throws a leg kick
and Socippo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Socippo throws an overhand right that lands on Marks's shoulder, as Marks tries to avoid the shot.
Marks lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Socippo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Socippo misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Marks scores with a head kick. #CUT#It looks like Luther Socippo has been cut.
Socippo throws a body punch but Marks moves out of range.
Marks misses with a body punch
and Socippo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Socippo misses with a hook. Marks ducked under it nicely.
Socippo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marks's hands.
Marks dodges the punch combination from Socippo.
Socippo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Socippo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marks counters with a low kick, right behind Socippo 's knee.
Marks throws a head kick but Socippo moves out of range.
A combination from Socippo does no damage.
Marks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Socippo scores with a hook to the body. Marks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Marks cracks Socippo with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Socippo jabs Marks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marks connects with a leg kick.
Socippo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marks circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick from Marks misses
and Socippo counters with a nice leg kick.
Socippo throws a shot from downtown. Marks moves away and avoids it.
Marks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Socippo has time to react.
Socippo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marks was well out of range. Poor timing from Socippo.
Socippo takes one to the side of the head.
Marks slips a jab from Socippo.
Marks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Socippo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marks scores with a nice right hand.
Marks staying out of range there.
Marks fires out a quick counter leg kick but Socippo just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Socippo misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Marks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Socippo.
Socippo scores with a nice strike.
Socippo throws a sloppy head kick and Marks moves out of range easily.
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marks.
Marks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marks needs to keep his hands up - Socippo had a free shot at his head there.
Socippo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Socippo throws a jab when Marks was well out of range.
Socippo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marks throws a head kick that misses.
Socippo throws a shot to the body.
Marks gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marks scores with a head kick. Socippo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Marks wants to slow Socippo down by chopping away at his legs.
Socippo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marks shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick misses from Marks.
A cross from Socippo lands.
Socippo tests Marks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Socippo tries a head kick but it misses.
Marks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Socippo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Socippo swinging wildly here.
Marks thinks about countering with a head kick.
Socippo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marks was well out of range. Poor timing from Socippo.#T5#
Marks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marks lands a jab to the nose.
Marks moves away from the strike by Socippo.
Marks staying out of range there.
Good work by Socippo as he checks the leg kick.
Socippo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Socippo throws out a powerful jab.
Socippo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#That has opened up Luther Socippo's cut even more.
Socippo looks to land a combination but Marks avoids it well.
Marks misses with a jab to the body
and Socippo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Socippo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Socippo looks to score with a jab to the body but Marks is just out of range.
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T6#
Marks throws a big shot that misses.
Socippo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Socippo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Socippo misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marks.
Marks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marks throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Socippo scores with the left hand. Marks knows he should have avoided that one.
Socippo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marks.
Marks is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Socippo throws the kick towards the body but Marks avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Socippo as he connects with a hook.
Socippo throws out a loose jab but Marks uses good head movement to avoid it. #T7#
Marks ducks right into an uppercut from Socippo.
Marks lands a big head kick that sends Socippo to the canvas! Marks follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Marks!
Our winner, Jeremy Marks, 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 75
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Hippolytos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Socippo to score with a decent uppercut.
Hippolytos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Socippo scores with a one two! Hippolytos had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Niache Hippolytos has been cut.
Hippolytos digs a good body shot into Socippo's ribs.
Socippo lands a right hook to the body.
Socippo throws a body punch but Hippolytos moves out of range.
Socippo throws a body punch but Hippolytos moves out of range.
Socippo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hippolytos under the eye.
Hippolytos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot by Socippo.
Socippo scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Socippo. That snapped Hippolytos's head back.
Hippolytos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hippolytos ducks under a wild hook from Socippo.
Hippolytos throws a poor cross that misses
and Socippo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Socippo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hippolytos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hippolytos ducks under a wild hook from Socippo.#T1#
Hippolytos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Socippo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Socippo tests Hippolytos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Socippo.
Socippo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hippolytos throws a body shot but no joy.
Socippo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Socippo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Hippolytos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hippolytos misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hippolytos.
Socippo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hippolytos throws a punch but it's blocked by Socippo.
Hippolytos misses with a knee to the head.
Socippo wants to get back to striking at distance but Hippolytos won't allow it. #T2#
Socippo is trying to maintain a safe position but Hippolytos gets an underhook and turns Socippo into the cage.
Socippo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Socippo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hippolytos lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hippolytos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hippolytos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Socippo backwards.
Socippo dodges an elbow strike from Hippolytos.
Socippo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hippolytos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hippolytos pushes Socippo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hippolytos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Socippo scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Socippo is looking to control Hippolytos's arms but Hippolytos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Socippo has his back to the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Socippo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Socippo is looking to break free of the clinch but Hippolytos has double underhooks.
Hippolytos keeps control of Socippo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hippolytos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Socippo has Hippolytos pushed against the cage.
Socippo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hippolytos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Socippo has had enough of the clinch but Hippolytos keeps him there for the moment.
Socippo trying to stall but Hippolytos improves his position.
Hippolytos misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Socippo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hippolytos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Socippo.
Hippolytos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Socippo avoids it.
Hippolytos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Socippo's defenses.
Hippolytos lands with a right to the head.
Socippo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Socippo stalling in the clinch but Hippolytos improves position.
Come on Socippo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hippolytos lands with a short shot to the head.
Hippolytos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Socippo's elbow. #BC2#
Socippo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hippolytos closes the distance but Socippo moves to the side
and Socippo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A lazy body kick from Hippolytos
and Socippo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T5#
Hippolytos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hippolytos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hippolytos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Socippo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hippolytos ducks right into an uppercut from Socippo.
Hippolytos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Socippo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Socippo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hippolytos doesn't seem bothered though.
Socippo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hippolytos on the side of the head.
Socippo connects with a crisp jab.
Hippolytos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Socippo throws out the jab.
Socippo with a nice cross.
Hippolytos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Socippo checks a low kick from Hippolytos.
Socippo scores with a nice strike.#T6#
Socippo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hippolytos.
Socippo lands with a good body shot.
Socippo jabs Hippolytos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hippolytos misses with an uppercut
and Socippo counters with a right hand to the body.
Socippo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hippolytos manages to avoid it.
Hippolytos walks into a left hand.
Hippolytos throws a lazy right hand but Socippo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hippolytos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Socippo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Socippo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hippolytos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Socippo slips a jab from Hippolytos.
Socippo scores with a jab.
Socippo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hippolytos momentarily. #T7#
Hippolytos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Socippo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Hippolytos is rocked!
Crack! Socippo connects with the perfect overhand right and Hippolytos falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Socippo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luther Socippo!
Luther Socippo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TOF 67
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Socippo misses with a left hand
and Kalambay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Socippo.
Socippo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A low kick lands for Socippo.
Socippo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kalambay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Socippo.
Socippo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Socippo is looking to land body kicks.
Socippo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kalambay ducks right into an uppercut from Socippo.
Socippo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Socippo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Socippo misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Socippo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kalambay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Socippo.
Kalambay lands a nice looking body shot.
Luther Socippo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Socippo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kalambay throws a body punch but Socippo moves out of range.
Socippo throws the left hand but Kalambay avoids the punch easily.
Kalambay is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Socippo with a body shot.
Socippo on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#It looks like Luther Socippo has been cut.
Kalambay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Socippo throws a head kick that misses
and Kalambay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Socippo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Socippo lunges at Kalambay with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kalambay 's hand. #T2#
Socippo throws a combination that misses
and Kalambay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalambay staying out of range there.
It seemed like Kalambay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kalambay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Socippo misses with a hook.
Kalambay scores with a hook to the body. Socippo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kalambay blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Socippo. Kalambay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalambay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Socippo misses the jab.
Socippo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kalambay digs a good body shot into Socippo's ribs.
Socippo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kalambay counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Socippo misses with a hook
and Kalambay counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Kalambay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kalambay misses with some punches.
Kalambay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Socippo's efforts to push away.
Kalambay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kalambay lands a shoulder strike.
Kalambay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Socippo's elbow.
Good body shot from Kalambay .
Socippo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kalambay lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Kalambay .
Socippo misses with the head strike.
Kalambay swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Kalambay stalls.
Kalambay lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Socippo or not.
Kalambay pushes Socippo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kalambay is working Socippo over against the cage.
Socippo is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalambay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kalambay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kalambay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Socippo backwards.
Kalambay effectively controlling the action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kalambay as Socippo tries to tie him up.
Socippo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kalambay cracks Socippo with a nice body shot.
Kalambay stalling the fight.
Kalambay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Socippo backwards.
A right hand to the body from Kalambay . #T5#
Kalambay stalling against the cage.
Kalambay stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kalambay misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Kalambay on the inside.
Kalambay lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Socippo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Socippo scores with a hook.
Socippo misses with a wild combination.
Socippo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good exchange - Socippo coming out on top.#T6#
Socippo works Kalambay 's body with a nice hook.
Kalambay lands a nice looking body shot.
Socippo misses with a body shot.
Kalambay doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Socippo throws a lazy uppercut
and Kalambay counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Socippo swings for the body but Kalambay moves out of range.
Socippo misses with a hook to the body
and Kalambay counters with a nice uppercut.
Kalambay moves out of range as Socippo strikes.
Kalambay appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#KD2#
Kalambay cracks Socippo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kalambay has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Socippo to stand back up!#ROC2#Socippo is rocked!#CUT2#Luther Socippo's cut is getting worse.
A slow jab from Socippo misses its intended target.
Oh Socippo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kalambay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Socippo.
Kalambay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kalambay lands a nice hook to Socippo's body. Socippo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T7##KD2#
Kalambay cracks Socippo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Socippo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kalambay finish him?
Socippo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kalambay counters with a left to the body.
Kalambay looks to throw the jab but Socippo is out of range.
Kalambay throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kalambay lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sumbu Kalambay !

Event: TOF 57
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Moore scoring well with a low kick there.
Moore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Socippo throws out the jab.
Socippo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Socippo throws a looping overhand right but Moore ducks down to avoid it.
Moore takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Socippo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Moore swinging wildly here.
Socippo misses with a looping left.
Moore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Socippo throws a hook but Moore blocks it.
Moore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Socippo.
Socippo 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.
Socippo cracks Moore with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Socippo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Socippo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moore scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Socippo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Socippo looks to land a left hand but Moore moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Moore misses with the body kick
and Socippo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Socippo thuds a left hand into Moore's body.
Socippo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Moore takes a step back to recover.
Socippo just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Moore.#CUT#It looks like Luther Socippo has been cut.
Socippo lands with a good body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Moore. Socippo shrugs it off though.
Socippo dodges the punch combination from Moore.
Moore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Socippo.
Moore missing with a left hand there. Socippo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Socippo scores with a jab to the head.
Socippo loads up on a big right hand but Moore slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Socippo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Socippo scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Moore misses with a lunging right hand
and Socippo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moore thinking.
Socippo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Socippo swings widly with a right hand
and Moore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moore dips to his left and cracks Socippo with an uppercut!
Socippo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Moore.
Moore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moore throws a body shot but no joy.
Socippo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Moore misses with a hook. Socippo ducked under it nicely.
Moore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Socippo.
Socippo slips under a jab from Moore.
Socippo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Moore takes a swing at Socippo's ribcage but misses.
Socippo just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Socippo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Socippo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice body punch from Moore.
Socippo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moore.
Moore avoids the body shot from Socippo.
Moore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Socippo.
Moore throws a sloppy head kick and Socippo moves out of range easily.
Socippo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A right-left combo lands from Socippo.
Moore slips under a jab from Socippo.
Moore lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Socippo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Moore takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Socippo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Moore to score with a decent uppercut.
Socippo slips a straight right by Moore.
Socippo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Socippo looks to land a right hand but Moore moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Socippo misses the target.
Moore is looking to counter punch.
Moore is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Moore throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Socippo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moore.
Socippo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Moore takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Socippo misses with a body punch
and Moore counters with a solid body kick.
Moore throws a series of punches but Socippo avoids them all with ease.
Moore throws the left hand but Socippo avoids the punch easily.
Moore looks to score with a jab to the body but Socippo is just out of range.
It seemed like Socippo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T5#
Socippo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Socippo throws a combination that misses
and Moore makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Socippo.
Socippo throws a lazy body kick
and Moore counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Socippo misses.
Socippo blocks the body kick.
Socippo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moore.
Moore throws a lazy right hand but Socippo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab by Socippo.
Socippo throws a right hand that Moore ducks under and follows up with a left that Moore also avoids with ease.
Socippo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Moore.
Moore walks into a straight right hand from Socippo.
Socippo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moore counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Socippo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Socippo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T6#
Moore throws out a loose jab but Socippo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Socippo.
A countering left hand to the body from Socippo misses.
Moore throws a body punch but Socippo moves out of range.
A big right from Moore misses.
Socippo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Socippo throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range.
Moore throws a shot from downtown. Socippo moves away and avoids it.
Socippo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moore.
Socippo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moore has time to react.
Moore 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.
Socippo throws a sloppy head kick and Moore moves out of range easily.
Moore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T7#
Moore misses with a series of wild punches.
Socippo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Socippo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Moore dodges the punch combination from Socippo.
Moore just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Socippo. Beautiful body shot.
Socippo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Moore throws a lazy right hand but Socippo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Socippo scores with a hook.
Moore jabs Socippo to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T8#
A jab from Socippo does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Socippo misses with a hook
and Moore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moore throws a head kick but Socippo moves out of range.
Socippo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Moore to score with a decent uppercut.
Socippo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Socippo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moore connects with a looping right hand.
Moore takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A left lands for Moore.
Nice defenses there by Socippo.
Moore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Socippo.
Socippo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T9#
Socippo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Socippo takes one to the chin there.
Socippo swings for the body but Moore moves out of range.
Socippo is looking to chop away at Moore's legs.
Moore went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Moore thuds his right hand into Socippo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Socippo throws a hook but Moore avoids it easily.
Socippo swings for the body but Moore moves out of range.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Socippo moves away.
Moore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Socippo tries a quick counter leg kick but Moore is wise to it.
Moore throws a right and a left that Socippo avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Socippo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Socippo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moore seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A swing and a miss from Moore.
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 Peyton Moore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luther Socippo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Socippo works Moore's body with a nice hook.
Moore feints and then cracks Socippo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Socippo down.
Moore has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Socippo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Moore.
Socippo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Socippo scores with a jab.
Socippo misses with a straight right.
Peyton Moore is winning the standup battle so far.
Moore throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Socippo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore tests Socippo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moore slips under a jab.
Moore swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Moore. Socippo shrugs it off though.
Moore misses with a hook. Socippo ducked under it nicely.
Moore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Socippo can pounce on him. #T1#
Moore moves out of range as Socippo strikes.
Moore checks the leg kick nicely there.
Socippo avoids the head kick by Moore.
Moore misses with a kick to the body
and Socippo counters with a thumping low kick.
Moore connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Moore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Socippo.
Socippo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Socippo.
Moore misses the shot to the body.
Socippo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moore.
Moore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Socippo.
Socippo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moore throws a shot from downtown. Socippo moves away and avoids it.
Moore swings for the body but Socippo moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Socippo.#T2#
A jab from Socippo finds it's way through Moore's defenses.
Moore gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Socippo.
Socippo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moore.
Socippo misses with a wild body shot.
Socippo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Moore's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Moore duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore just misses with a punch to the body.
Moore connects with the punch.
Moore takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab by Socippo.
Nice shot by Moore.
Socippo throws a low kick, looking for Moore's leg but Moore calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Socippo misses with a hook. Moore ducked under it nicely.
Socippo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Socippo duly obliges.
Socippo throws a series of punches but Moore avoids them all with ease.
Socippo lands a lovely overhand right.
Moore walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Moore.
Socippo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moore misses with an uppercut
letting Socippo counter with a right hand.
Socippo connects with a nice looking jab.
Moore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Socippo throws out the jab.
Socippo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moore can pounce on him.
Socippo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moore can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Moore throws a hook to the side of Socippo's head but Socippo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moore scores with a hook to the body. Socippo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Socippo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moore.
Moore misses with a straight left.
Socippo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Moore misses with an uppercut. Socippo saw that one coming.
Moore throws a head kick that misses.
Socippo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Socippo misses with a right hand
and Moore makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Socippo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Socippo tries to move into range but Moore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Socippo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Socippo swings for the body but Moore moves out of range. #T5#
Socippo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moore.
Moore throws a looping overhand right but Socippo ducks down to avoid it.
Socippo avoids a kick to the body.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moore thinks about countering with a head kick.
Moore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Socippo throws a lazy right hand but Moore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moore throws a quick inside leg kick.
Moore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Socippo avoids the body shot from Moore.
Socippo unleashes a big counter combination but Moore bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Socippo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Moore's head.
Socippo thows a leg kick but Moore checks it
and Moore counters with a straight right hand.
Moore moves out of range of the body kick.#T6#
Socippo avoids a kick to the body.
Socippo slips under a jab from Moore.
Socippo loads up on a big right hand but Moore slips the punch.
Moore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Socippo.
Socippo misses with a right hand
and Moore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moore throws a jab but it's blocked by Socippo.
Moore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moore uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Moore misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moore. Socippo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moore misses with a hook.
Socippo lands with a cross. #T7#
Moore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Socippo lands a head shot.
Moore looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Moore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Socippo.
Moore blocks a head kick by Socippo.
Socippo swings for the body but Moore moves out of range.
Socippo looks for the body kick but Moore saw that one coming.
Socippo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Socippo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moore. Moore circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Moore throws a body shot but no joy.
Socippo misses with a looping right.#T8#
Moore lands a nice hook to Socippo's body. Socippo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Moore lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Socippo misses with a leg kick
and Moore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Socippo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moore.
Moore throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Socippo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Moore counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Socippo is breathing heavily.
Socippo misses with a wild body shot.
Moore looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Moore throws a front kick that sends Socippo stumbling back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Moore.
Moore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moore works the jab nicely.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Socippo.#T9#
Moore throws a head kick but Socippo moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Socippo misses.
Moore slips under a jab from Socippo.
Socippo checks a leg kick.
Socippo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Socippo moves out of range of the body kick from Moore.
Moore backing away here, and Socippo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Socippo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moore.
Socippo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Socippo misses with a wild body shot.
Moore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moore throws a solid leg kick but Socippo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Moore.
Socippo thinks about the counter body kick.
Moore moves out of range as Socippo throws a body kick.
Socippo misses with a jab, cross combination.
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 Peyton Moore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luther Socippo'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#
Socippo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Socippo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moore counters with a series of strikes. Socippo will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#Socippo is rocked!
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Socippo was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
Socippo is still on wobbly legs! Can Moore finish him?
Moore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Socippo.
Socippo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Moore is out of range.
Socippo seems to have recovered his senses.
Moore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Socippo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socippo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Moore's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Socippo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Moore scrambles back to his feet.
Socippo lands a jab to Moore's midsection.
Socippo just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Socippo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moore.
A clash of legs there as Socippo blocks the low kick.
Moore attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Socippo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Moore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Socippo.
Socippo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Moore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Moore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Socippo.
A right-left combo lands from Socippo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moore. Socippo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Socippo misses with an uppercut. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Socippo.
Moore blocks a head kick by Socippo.
Moore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Socippo avoids the body shot from Moore.
Socippo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Moore with a body shot.
Socippo connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moore throws an overhand right that lands on Socippo's shoulder, as Socippo tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Socippo misses.
Socippo avoids a kick to the body.
Socippo takes a swing at Moore's ribcage but misses.
Socippo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moore moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Socippo slips a jab from Moore.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Socippo needs to keep his hands up - Moore had a free shot at his head there.
Nice straight punches there by Moore. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moore.
Moore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Socippo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Moore bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Socippo's head.
Socippo throws a leg kick
and Moore counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Socippo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moore scores with a nice right hand.
Socippo lands a head shot.
Moore fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Socippo misses with a double jab.
Moore misses the shot to the body.
Moore misses the jab.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Socippo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moore cracks Socippo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Socippo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Moore.
Socippo throws a poor cross that misses
and Moore makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Moore throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moore takes a swing at Socippo's ribcage but misses.
Moore throws a body kick that misses.
Moore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Socippo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Moore gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Moore throws a shot to the body.
Moore feints a jab promting Socippo to slip. Moore then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Socippo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Moore misses with a wild body shot. #T5#
Socippo misses with an uppercut.
Moore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Socippo is looking to land body kicks.
Moore throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Socippo counter with a right hand.
Moore staying out of range there.
Socippo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Moore misses the target.
Socippo scores with a punch to the head.
Socippo throws a poor cross that misses
and Moore counters with a stiff right hand.
Moore connects with a crisp jab.
Socippo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Moore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Socippo.
Socippo throws a sloppy body shot
letting Moore counter with a right hand. #T6#
Moore defending well as Socippo loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Socippo.
Socippo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Socippo misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Socippo finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Moore's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Socippo falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peyton Moore!
Peyton Moore tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: TOF 51
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
McManus staying out of range there.
Socippo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Socippo thuds a left hand into McManus's body.
Socippo throws a jab but it's blocked by McManus.
McManus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Socippo finds it's way round the side to connect with McManus's head.
McManus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Luther Socippo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Socippo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McManuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Socippo scores with the left hand. McManus knows he should have avoided that one.
Socippo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McManus manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socippo 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.
Socippo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Socippo throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Socippo works McManus's body with a nice hook.
McManus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Socippo.
As Socippo tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Socippo manages to avoid the attempt.
McManus moves away from the strike by Socippo.
As Socippo backs away, McManus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A leg kick checked by McManus.
McManus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McManus moves in looking to clinch but Socippo pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Socippo! But no joy.
Socippo lands with a nice body punch.
Socippo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Socippo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Socippo misses its intended target.
Socippo throws an off balance right hand
and McManus counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Socippo swings widly with a right hand
and McManus counters with a nice leg kick.
Socippo scores with a crisp jab that stopped McManus in his tracks.
McManus slips a jab from Socippo.
McManus doesn't manage to clinch there - Socippo circles away.
A punch lands to the side of McManus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Socippo throws a big shot that misses.
Socippo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Socippo throws a series of punches but McManus avoids them all with ease.
Socippo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McManus tried to counter with a leg kick but Socippo avoided it.
Socippo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McManus ducks under a wild hook from Socippo.#T3#
McManus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Socippo throws a hook but McManus avoids it easily.
It looked like McManus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Socippo swings for the body but McManus moves out of range.
It looked like McManus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McManus blocks a head kick by Socippo.
Socippo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Socippo misses with a body shot #CL#
and McManus moves into the clinch.#BC#
McManus breaks the clinch.
McManus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Socippo throws a right hand that McManus ducks under and follows up with a left that McManus also avoids with ease.
McManus lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jab from Socippo.#T4#
Socippo jabs McManus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McManus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McManus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Socippo scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Socippo throws a predictable looking body shot
and McManus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Socippo lands a body shot.
Socippo thumps McManus with a low kick.
Socippo misses with a hook.
McManus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McManus moves in looking to clinch but Socippo pushes him off.#T5#
Socippo lands a lovely overhand right.
McManus is looking to chop away at Socippo's legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Socippo! But no joy.
McManus ducks under a wild hook from Socippo.
Socippo misses the shot to the body.
McManus needs to keep his hands up - Socippo had a free shot at his head there.
Socippo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McManus at a distance.
McManus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donk. Socippo catches McManus right on the button with a cross.
McManus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T6#
Socippo misses with a shot to the body
and McManus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Socippo thinking.
Socippo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Socippo throws a predictable looking body shot
and McManus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Socippo misses with an uppercut
and McManus counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Socippo scores with a shot to the body.
Socippo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Socippo misses with an uppercut.
McManus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Socippo takes a swing at McManus's ribcage but misses.
Socippo misses with a hook
and McManus counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
McManus has closed the distance and engaged Socippo in a clinch. #T7#
Socippo tries to break the clinch but McManus is controlling the position. #BC2#
Socippo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Socippo swings for the body but McManus moves out of range.
A jab from Socippo misses.
Socippo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Socippo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Socippo throws a shot from downtown. McManus moves away and avoids it.
Socippo misses with a few strikes there.
McManus throws a big counter combination but Socippo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Socippo scores with a hook to the body. McManus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McManus avoids the head kick by Socippo. #T8#
Socippo throws a hook but McManus blocks it.
Socippo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McManus.
As Socippo tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Socippo manages to avoid the attempt.
Socippo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Socippo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McManus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Socippo just manages to avoid it.
Socippo misses with a wild combination.
McManus takes one to the side of the head.
Socippo throws a hook but McManus avoids it easily.
McManus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McManus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T9#
McManus throws out a leg kick but Socippo moves out of range and McManus only half commits.
Socippo throws a series of punches but McManus moves out of range.
McManus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McManus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Socippo.
McManus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Socippo manages to circle out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Socippo.
Socippo misses with a wild body shot.
Socippo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McManus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McManus misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Socippo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Socippo finds it's way through McManus's defenses.
Socippo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McManus.
Socippo lands a jab to McManus's midsection.#CL#
McManus clinches up with Socippo and pushes him back against the cage.
McManus misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Socippo breaks from the clinch.
Socippo throws a hook to the side of McManus's head but McManus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McManus is looking to counter the offense by Socippo and move into the clinch.
McManus doesn't manage to clinch there - Socippo circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socippo misses with a straight right.
A left and a right from Socippo both land. Nice combination.
Socippo throws out a loose jab but McManus uses good head movement to avoid it.
McManus half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
McManus wants to clinch up but Socippo keeps it at a distance.
Socippo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McManus.
Socippo throws a body punch but McManus moves out of range.
Socippo throws a nice looking combination but McManus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Luther Socippo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Socippo scores with a sloppy right hand. McManus should have avoided that one.
McManus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Socippo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McManus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Socippo.
A right-left combo lands from Socippo.
McManus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McManus moves out of range of the strikes.
McManus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
McManus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McManus has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Socippo misses with a jab to the body
and McManus counters with an outside leg kick.
Socippo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Socippo throws a hook to the side of McManus's head but McManus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McManus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Socippo misses with a straight right.
Socippo misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Socippo misses.
As Socippo looks to move away, McManus throws a big counter combo but Socippo just gets out of the way.
McManus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Socippo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McManus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Socippo counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Socippo throws a lazy head kick
and McManus counters with a one-two to the body.
Socippo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McManus manages to avoid it.
Socippo throws a shot from downtown. McManus moves away and avoids it.
McManus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McManus wants to clinch.
Socippo throws a sloppy head kick and McManus moves out of range easily. #T4#
Socippo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McManus.
McManus thinks about countering with a head kick.
Socippo lands a head kick!
Socippo wants to slow McManus down by chopping away at his legs.
Socippo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good exchange - Socippo coming out on top.
Socippo takes a swing at McManus's ribcage but misses.
McManus tries to counter by clinching up but Socippo breaks away and moves out of range.
Socippo misses with a double jab
and McManus counters with a right hand to the body.
Socippo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Socippo lands a lovely overhand right.
Socippo throws a big shot that misses.#T5#
McManus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Socippo loads up on a big right hand but McManus slips the punch.
A big right from Socippo misses.
McManus tries to close the distance and clinch but Socippo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Socippo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Socippo looks to score with a jab to the body but McManus is just out of range.
McManus avoids the body shot from Socippo.
McManus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McManus slips under a jab from Socippo.
Socippo tries to land a front kick but McManus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T6#
McManus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Socippo throws out the jab.
Socippo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Socippo.
Socippo throws a hook to the side of McManus's head but McManus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Socippo with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - McManus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Socippo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Socippo checks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Socippo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McManus blocks a jab.
As Socippo backs away, McManus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Socippo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McManus is looking to counter with head kicks.
Socippo scores with a jab to the body.#T7#
Socippo misses with a lunging right hand
and McManus counters with a slapping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Socippo checks a leg kick.
Socippo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McManus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Socippo just manages to avoid it.
McManus avoids the body shot from Socippo.
Socippo pivots, looking for a leg kick but McManus is out of range and Socippo settles back down.
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McManus ducks under a wild hook from Socippo.
McManus avoids the body shot from Socippo.
Socippo misses with a body shot.
As Socippo looks to move away, McManus throws a big counter combo but Socippo just gets out of the way.
Socippo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McManus throwing a counter right hand but Socippo manages to avoid it.#T8#
Socippo lunges at McManus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McManus's hand.
McManus connects with an inside leg kick.
Socippo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McManus was well out of range. Poor timing from Socippo.
Socippo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McManus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Socippo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Socippo just misses with a punch to the body.
Socippo misses with a double jab #CL#
and McManus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Socippo manages to break the clinch.
Socippo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Socippo just misses with a punch to the body.
McManus feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T9#
Socippo connects with the punch.
Socippo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McManus is out of range.
Socippo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Socippo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Socippo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Socippo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fight stays on the outside here - McManus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Socippo throws out a counter right but McManus avoids it with no problem.
McManus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McManus 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.

Luther Socippo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
McManus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Socippo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Socippo throws the left hand but McManus avoids the punch easily.
McManus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McManus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Socippo.
McManus went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Socippo digs a good body shot into McManus's ribs.
Socippo throws a right hand that misses
and McManus counters with an outside leg kick.
McManus slips a straight right by Socippo.
McManus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socippo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McManus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Socippo misses with a lunging right hand
enabling McManus to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Socippo throws the left hand but McManus avoids the punch easily.
McManus throwing a counter right hand but Socippo manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Socippo.
McManus checks a leg kick.
McManus tries to counter by clinching up but Socippo breaks away and moves out of range.
Socippo needs to keep his hands up - McManus had a free shot at his head there.
Socippo throws a combination. McManus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Socippo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McManus was well out of range. Poor timing from Socippo.
And McManus counters with a quick kick to the body but Socippo blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Socippo. McManus does a little dance to reset his feet.
McManus is looking to counter with head kicks.
Socippo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McManus throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Socippo throws a hook to the side of McManus's head but McManus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Socippo tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Socippo manages to avoid the attempt.
Socippo misses with a lunging right hand
and McManus counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by McManus.
McManus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Socippo's corner calls for a 1-2. Socippo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Socippo.
McManus is looking to counter the offense by Socippo and move into the clinch.
McManus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McManus tries to clinch there but Socippo circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Socippo! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Socippo.
McManus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Socippo throws a hook but McManus blocks it.
McManus throws a quick counter head kick but Socippo was just out of range.#T3#
Socippo throws a body punch but McManus moves out of range.
Socippo swats away the attempt to clinch by McManus.
Socippo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McManus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Socippo's jab looks to have found its range, popping McManus under the eye.
McManus dodges the punch combination from Socippo.
Socippo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
McManus tries to clinch up.#CL#
McManus clinches up against the cage.#BC#
McManus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Socippo jabs McManus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Socippo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Socippo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Socippo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Socippo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As Socippo looks to move away, McManus throws a big counter combo but Socippo just gets out of the way.
Socippo throws a body punch but McManus moves out of range. #T5#
Socippo tries to work over McManus's front leg with a kick but McManus checks it.
Nice defenses there by McManus.
Socippo throws a body shot but no joy.
Socippo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McManus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Socippo finds it's way round the side to connect with McManus's head.
Socippo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Socippo. McManus does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from McManus misses its target.
Socippo lands with a right hand.
Socippo misses with a body shot
and McManus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Socippo's knee momentarily.#T6#
Socippo cracks McManus with a good jab.
Socippo throws a hook to the side of McManus's head but McManus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Socippo throws a poor cross that misses
and McManus counters with a good low kick that Socippo was not able to check.
McManus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Socippo.
McManus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McManus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Socippo.
McManus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Socippo misses with a body kick.
McManus lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Socippo avoids the head kick by McManus.
A countering left hand to the body from Socippo misses.
A jab from Socippo misses.
A little feinted left hand from McManus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Socippo dips to his left and cracks McManus with an uppercut!#T7#
Socippo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Socippo tries to bum rush McManus with a series of wild strikes but McManus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A leg kick checked by McManus.
A counter left hand to the body from McManus misses its target.
McManus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Socippo to score with a decent uppercut.
Socippo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McManus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Socippo finds it's target.
Socippo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McManus moves away.
Socippo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T8#
McManus tries to clinch up.
Socippo throws a lazy head kick
and McManus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Socippo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Socippo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Socippo tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Socippo manages to avoid the attempt.
Socippo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Socippo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McManus was well out of range. Poor timing from Socippo.
Socippo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Socippo jabs McManus right on the nose. McManus blinks but takes it well.
Socippo misses with a low kick.#T9#
McManus moves to clinch but Socippo breaks away
and Socippo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Justice McManus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Socippo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Socippo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McManus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McManus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McManus blocks a head kick by Socippo.
McManus wants to clinch up but Socippo keeps it at a distance.
Socippo tries a quick counter leg kick but McManus is wise to it.
Socippo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Socippo lands a nice shot to the body.

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

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

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

Event: TOF 44
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Soderberg throws a right and a left that Socippo avoids nicely.
Soderberg ducks under a wild hook from Socippo.
Soderberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Socippo throws out the jab.
Soderberg doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Socippo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Socippo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Soderberg.#CUT2#It looks like Luther Socippo has been cut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Socippo.
Socippo misses with a straight right.
Socippo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Soderberg misses with an uppercut.
Socippo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Socippo misses with a straight right.
Socippo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soderberg.
Socippo thuds his right hand into Soderberg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Socippo misses with a hook. Soderberg ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Soderberg misses.
Socippo sizes up Soderberg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stefan Soderberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soderberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Soderberg looks to land a left hand but Socippo moved out of range nicely.
Socippo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Soderberg ducks under a wild hook from Socippo.#T1#
Soderberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Socippo throws a body shot but no joy.
Socippo moves out of range of the strikes.
Soderberg looks to land a left hand but Socippo moved out of range nicely.
Socippo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Socippo throws a right and a left that Soderberg avoids nicely.
Soderberg looks to land a right hand but Socippo moved out of range.
Soderberg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Soderberg scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Soderberg misses with a few strikes there.
Soderberg throws a good cross that connects.
Socippo scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Socippo misses with a straight right.
Socippo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Soderberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Soderberg.
Soderberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Soderberg throws out a loose jab but Socippo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Socippo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Soderberg throws a shot to the body.
Socippo moves out of range as Soderberg strikes.
Socippo misses with a body punch
and Soderberg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Socippo thinking.
Soderberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Socippo counters with a nice body kick.
Soderberg swinging wildly here.
Socippo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Soderberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Soderberg slips a jab from Socippo.
Socippo scores with a body shot.
Socippo swings for the body but Soderberg moves out of range.
Soderberg appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Soderberg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Soderberg swings for the body but Socippo moves out of range. #T3#
Socippo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Soderberg counter with a right hand.
Soderberg takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Soderberg loads up on a big right hand but Socippo slips the punch.
Socippo misses with an uppercut.
Soderberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Socippo missing with a left hand there. Soderberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soderberg throws the left hand but Socippo avoids the punch easily.
Socippo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Soderberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Socippo.
Soderberg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Soderberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Socippo misses with a wild combination.
Socippo dodges the punch combination from Soderberg.
Socippo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soderberg throws out the jab. #T4#
Soderberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Socippo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Socippo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Soderberg finds it's way round the side to connect with Socippo's head.
Socippo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Soderberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Socippo moves away.
Socippo throws a body punch but Soderberg moves out of range.
Soderberg slips a straight right by Socippo.
Soderberg throws a looping overhand right but Socippo ducks down to avoid it.
Socippo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Socippo thows a body kick. Soderberg tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Soderberg scores with a hook.
Socippo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Soderberg misses with a hook. Socippo ducked under it nicely.
Socippo is looking to counter punch.
Socippo just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Socippo.
Soderberg scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Socippo throws a jab when Soderberg was well out of range.#T5#
Socippo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A left and a right from Soderberg both land. Nice combination.
Soderberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Socippo lands a jab to Soderberg's midsection.
Soderberg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Soderberg lands with a nice body punch.
Socippo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soderberg counters with a nice body shot.
Soderberg misses the jab.
Soderberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soderberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Socippo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Socippo lands with a kick to the temple. Soderberg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soderberg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Socippo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice defenses there by Socippo.
A little feinted left hand from Socippo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Soderberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soderberg swings for the body but Socippo moves out of range. #T6#
Socippo throws the left hand but Soderberg avoids the punch easily.
Socippo takes a swing at Soderberg's ribcage but misses.
Socippo throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Soderberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Soderberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Soderberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Soderberg misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Socippo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Socippo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soderberg.
It seemed like Soderberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Soderberg misses.
Socippo misses with a hook.
Soderberg misses with a wild combination.
Socippo throwing a counter right hand but Soderberg manages to avoid it.
Socippo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Socippo duly obliges.
Soderberg scores with a jab to the jaw.#T7#
Soderberg throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Socippo to counter with a crisp jab.
Soderberg throws a combination that misses
and Socippo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Socippo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Socippo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soderberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soderberg scores with a hook to the body. Socippo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Soderberg misses with an uppercut.
Socippo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Soderberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Soderberg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big left from Socippo misses.
Soderberg throws a counter combo.
Soderberg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Socippo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slow jab from Soderberg misses its intended target.
Soderberg misses with an uppercut. Socippo saw that one coming.
Socippo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Socippo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T8#
Soderberg lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soderberg slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Soderberg misses.
Socippo throws a hook to the side of Soderberg's head but Soderberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soderberg appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Soderberg takes a jab right on the kisser.
Socippo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soderberg.
Soderberg now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Soderberg lands a lovely overhand right.
Socippo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Socippo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Soderberg slips a jab from Socippo.
Socippo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soderberg misses with an uppercut.
Socippo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Socippo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Soderberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Soderberg blocks a jab.
A shot to the body from Socippo misses
and Soderberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T9#
Soderberg dips to his left and cracks Socippo with an uppercut!
Soderberg checks a leg kick.
Socippo misses with a hook to the body
and Soderberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Soderberg cracks Socippo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Socippo misses with a looping right.
Socippo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Socippo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Socippo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Soderberg misses with a hook
and Socippo counters with a series of strikes. Soderberg will be more careful next time no doubt.
Soderberg avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Soderberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Socippo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Socippo misses with a hook
and Soderberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Socippo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soderberg.
Socippo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soderberg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stefan Soderberg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luther Socippo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Soderberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Socippo.
Socippo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soderberg.
Socippo misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Soderberg releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Socippo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Soderberg on the side of the head.
Socippo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Soderberg misses with an uppercut. Socippo saw that one coming.
Soderberg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Soderberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soderberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Socippo missing with a left hand there. Soderberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socippo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Socippo misses the shot to the body.
Soderberg misses the shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Socippo - that will leave a mark!
Soderberg misses with a straight left. #T1#
Soderberg looks to land a left hand but Socippo moved out of range nicely.
Socippo misses with a hook
and Soderberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Soderberg misses.
Socippo lands a slapping body shot.
Soderberg blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soderberg. Socippo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Socippo misses with a body shot.
Soderberg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Socippo jabs Soderberg right on the nose. Soderberg blinks but takes it well.
Socippo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Soderberg clobbers Socippo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Socippo misses with a jab to the body
and Soderberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Socippo throws a right hand that Soderberg ducks under and follows up with a left that Soderberg also avoids with ease.
Soderberg slips a straight right by Socippo.
Soderberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Socippo.
Socippo throws a counter high kick but Soderberg was just alert enough to avoid it.#T2#
Socippo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soderberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soderberg works Socippo's body with a nice hook.
A low kick lands for Socippo.
Soderberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Socippo is just out of range.
Socippo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soderberg cracks Socippo with an open hand slap.
Socippo misses the shot to the body.
Socippo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Socippo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Socippo motions for Soderberg to come forward. Socippo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Soderberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Socippo throws a hook to the side of Soderberg's head but Soderberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Socippo throws a sloppy body shot
and Soderberg counters with a straight right hand.
Socippo moves out of range of the strikes.
Soderberg throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Soderberg connects with a crisp jab.
Soderberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soderberg misses with the combination.
Socippo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Soderberg misses.
Socippo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Socippo lunges at Soderberg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Soderberg's hand.
Soderberg scores with a nice head shot.
Soderberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good exchange - Soderberg coming out on top.
Soderberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Socippo is just out of range.
Socippo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Socippo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soderberg appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Soderberg misses with an uppercut
and Socippo counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Socippo misses with a shot to the body
and Soderberg counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Socippo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soderberg ducks under a wild hook from Socippo.
Socippo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Soderberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Soderberg throws a jab when Socippo was well out of range.
Soderberg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Socippo counter with a right hand.
Soderberg moves out of range as Socippo strikes.
Soderberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soderberg works Socippo's body with a nice hook.
Soderberg misses with a wild body shot.
Socippo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Socippo throws a lazy right hand but Soderberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Soderberg moves out of range of the body kick from Socippo.
Socippo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T5#
Soderberg misses the shot to the body.
Socippo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Socippo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Soderberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Socippo moves away.
It looked like Socippo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Soderberg misses with an uppercut. Socippo saw that one coming.
Socippo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Socippo connects with a nice looking jab.
Soderberg with a jab.
Soderberg staying out of range there.
A jab from Socippo misses.
Soderberg cracks Socippo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Socippo keeps Soderberg at a distance using the push kick.
Stefan Soderberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Soderberg misses with a shot to the body
and Socippo counters with a leg kick.
Good work by Soderberg as he checks the leg kick.#T6#
Socippo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soderberg.
Socippo lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Socippo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soderberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soderberg throws a series of punches but Socippo moves out of range.
Soderberg misses with a right hand
and Socippo counters with a straight right hand.
Socippo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soderberg manages to avoid it.
Socippo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Socippo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soderberg cracks Socippo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Soderberg lands the left hand.
Soderberg throws a nice looking combination but Socippo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Socippo misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Soderberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Soderberg slips under a jab.
Socippo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T7#
Soderberg loads up on a big right hand but Socippo slips the punch.
Socippo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Socippo throws the kick towards the body but Soderberg avoids it.
Soderberg swinging wildly here.
It looked like Socippo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Socippo misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Socippo. Beautiful body shot.
Socippo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big right from Socippo misses.
Soderberg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Soderberg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Socippo takes one to the chin there.
Soderberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Socippo.
Soderberg has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Socippo.
Socippo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soderberg.
Socippo throws a counter high kick but Soderberg was just alert enough to avoid it.
Socippo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Soderberg throws out a counter right but Socippo avoids it with no problem.#T8#
Soderberg defending well as Socippo loads up on a big left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Soderberg. Those never looked like landing.
A slow jab from Soderberg misses its intended target.
Soderberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Socippo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soderberg lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soderberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Socippo takes a swing at Soderberg's ribcage but misses.
Soderberg let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Socippo swings widly with a right hand
letting Soderberg counter with a right hand.
Socippo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Socippo needs to keep his hands up - Soderberg had a free shot at his head there.
Soderberg misses the jab.
Soderberg avoids the head kick by Socippo.
Soderberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Socippo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Soderberg throws a body punch but Socippo moves out of range. #T9#
Socippo throws a body shot but no joy.
Socippo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soderberg.
Soderberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the body from Soderberg misses
and Socippo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soderberg swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Soderberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soderberg throws a body punch but Socippo moves out of range.
Socippo slips a straight right by Soderberg.
Socippo throws a hook but Soderberg avoids it easily.
Soderberg throws a lazy right hand but Socippo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Soderberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Socippo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soderberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Socippo defending well as Soderberg loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Socippo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soderberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stefan Soderberg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Luther Socippo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Socippo punishes Soderberg's body with a nice straight punch.
Socippo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soderberg throws out the jab.
Soderberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soderberg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Socippo jabs at Soderberg's body.
Soderberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Socippo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Soderberg momentarily.
Socippo misses the jab.
Soderberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Socippo misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Socippo misses.
Soderberg misses with a wild body shot.
Soderberg throws an overhand right that lands on Socippo's shoulder, as Socippo tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Soderberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Socippo throwing a counter right hand but Soderberg manages to avoid it.
Socippo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Soderberg throws a nice looking combination but Socippo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Socippo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Socippo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Socippo throws a shot to the body.
Socippo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big left from Socippo misses.
Soderberg let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Socippo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Socippo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Soderberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Soderberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soderberg lands a nice looking body shot.
Socippo slips a straight right by Soderberg.
Socippo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Socippo moves out of range of the strikes.
Soderberg motions for Socippo to come forward. Soderberg throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Socippo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Soderberg is looking for the big counter here.
Soderberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soderberg ducks under a wild hook from Socippo.
It seemed like Soderberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Soderberg throws a one two combo. #CL2#
Soderberg instigates a clinch.
Socippo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Soderberg backwards.
Soderberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Socippo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Soderberg misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soderberg. Socippo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Socippo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Socippo walks into a jab.#T3#
Soderberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Soderberg slips under a jab from Socippo.
A little jabbing left from Soderberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Soderberg avoids the body shot from Socippo.
No joy there for Soderberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soderberg throws a lazy right hand but Socippo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick from Socippo lands but Soderberg takes it in his stride.
Soderberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Socippo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Soderberg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Soderberg thuds a left hand into Socippo's body.
Soderberg looks to land a left hand but Socippo moved out of range nicely.
Socippo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Soderberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soderberg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Soderberg has Socippo up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soderberg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soderberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Socippo.
Socippo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A shot in the inside from Soderberg.
Soderberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Socippo.
Soderberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soderberg lands a hook that snaps the head of Socippo backwards. #ROC2#Socippo is rocked!
Soderberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Socippo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soderberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Soderberg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Soderberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Socippo backwards.
Socippo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stefan Soderberg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T5#
A shot in the inside from Soderberg.
Socippo is trying to break the clinch but Soderberg is controlling him.
Soderberg lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Soderberg.
Soderberg dips a shoulder and cracks Socippo with a mighty uppercut! Socippo falls back against the cage and Soderberg unloads with a barrage of strikes! Socippo is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Soderberg screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stefan Soderberg!
A relieved looking Stefan Soderberg 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 38
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Socippo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Justice McManus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Socippo moves out of range as McManus throws a body kick.
Socippo attempts a counter takedown but McManus avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from McManus. Socippo does a little dance to reset his feet.
McManus misses with a head kick.
Socippo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McManus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McManus throws a wild body kick that Socippo sees coming a mile off.#T1#
McManus misses with a wild body shot.
Socippo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Socippo avoids a kick to the body.
McManus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Socippo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McManus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McManus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Socippo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
McManus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Socippo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McManus tries to score with a low kick but Socippo moves his leg out of the way.
Socippo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McManus throws a nice head kick!
McManus is looking to land body kicks.
Socippo feinted with a counter takedown.
McManus tries to land a front kick but Socippo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Some wild striking there from McManus.
Socippo attempts a counter takedown but McManus avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
McManus works Socippo's body with a nice hook.
McManus misses with a double jab.
Socippo drops down looking for a counter takedown but McManus sprawls and moves away.
McManus has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Socippo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Socippo moves out of range as McManus throws a body kick.
Socippo attempts a counter takedown but McManus avoids it well and moves away.
Socippo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#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.
Socippo avoids the head kick by McManus.
A looping hook to the body misses from McManus. Socippo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Socippo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McManus tries to land a front kick but Socippo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Socippo tries to counter with a takedown but McManus is quick to defend against it.
A head kick misses from McManus.
McManus swings for the body but Socippo moves out of range.
Socippo feinted with a counter takedown.
Justice McManus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from McManus misses the target.
Socippo feinted with a counter takedown.#T5#
McManus throws the kick towards the body but Socippo avoids it.
Socippo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McManus looks to land a right hand but Socippo moved out of range.
Socippo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McManus lands a nice looking body shot.
McManus misses with a straight left.
McManus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Socippo tries to counter with a takedown but McManus is quick to defend against it.#T6#
McManus 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.
Socippo tries to counter with a takedown but McManus is quick to defend against it.
McManus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Socippo checks a low kick from McManus.
Socippo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Socippo moves out of range of the body kick from McManus.
Socippo feinted with a counter takedown.
McManus digs a good body shot into Socippo's ribs.
McManus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T7#
McManus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Socippo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McManus is looking to chop away at Socippo's legs.
Socippo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McManus.
Socippo moves out of range as McManus throws a body kick.
Socippo attempts a counter takedown but McManus avoids it well and moves away.
McManus throws the kick towards the body but Socippo avoids it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T8#
McManus throws a jab when Socippo was well out of range.
Socippo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McManus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Socippo attempts a counter takedown but McManus avoids it well and moves away.
McManus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McManus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Socippo.
McManus throws a body shot but no joy.
Socippo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T9#
McManus throws a head kick but Socippo moves out of range.
McManus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Socippo was well out of range. Poor timing from McManus.
McManus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Socippo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from McManus tenderised Socippo's leg. Socippo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Socippo blocks a head kick by McManus.
Socippo drops down looking for a counter takedown but McManus sprawls and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Justice McManus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McManus just misses with a punch to the body.
Socippo tries to counter with a takedown but McManus is quick to defend against it.
A swing and a miss from McManus.
A head kick misses from McManus.
McManus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Socippo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McManus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Socippo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McManus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
McManus looks for the body kick but Socippo saw that one coming.
Socippo drops down looking for a counter takedown but McManus sprawls and moves away.
McManus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Socippo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Socippo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McManus throws a series of punches but Socippo moves out of range.
McManus scores with a jab to the body.
Socippo moves out of range as McManus throws a body kick.
Socippo feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
McManus misses with a low kick as Socippo jumps back.
Socippo moves out of range of the body kick from McManus.
Socippo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McManus throws a low kick, looking for Socippo's leg but Socippo calmly moves out of range.
Socippo drops down looking for a counter takedown but McManus sprawls and moves away.
McManus looks to land a combination but Socippo avoids it well.
Socippo drops down looking for a counter takedown but McManus sprawls and moves away.
McManus throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Socippo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McManus's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
McManus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Socippo trying to stand up but can't free himself from McManus's guard.
McManus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Socippo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
McManus advances position into side control!#SUB2#
McManus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Socippo, who protects the arm well.
Socippo is trying to buck McManus off.#T4#
McManus trying to control the action but Socippo is working from the bottom.
McManus working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Socippo is trying to get back to his feet.
McManus works to advance to full mount. Socippo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
McManus punching from mount but Socippo doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB2#
McManus is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Socippo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Socippo tries to buck McManus off but he can't manage it. #T5#
McManus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Socippo is looking to escape.
Socippo squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #SUB2#
McManus working for a guillotine from mount but Socippo is in no mood to give up.
McManus throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Socippo because McManus loaded up on that one.
McManus controlling his opponent.
McManus working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
McManus jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Socippo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
McManus working the strikes but Socippo uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
McManus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Socippo defending well though.
Socippo is trying to stand back up but McManus is controlling him
McManus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Socippo won't allow McManus to pass to mount.
McManus trying to control the action but Socippo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T7#
Socippo moves out of range as McManus strikes.
Socippo avoids the head kick by McManus.
Socippo attempts a counter takedown but McManus avoids it well and moves away.
McManus misses with a wild body shot.
Socippo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Socippo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luther Socippo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some bone on bone action there as Socippo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Socippo slips under a jab from McManus.
Socippo blocks the body kick.
Socippo drops down looking for a counter takedown but McManus sprawls and moves away.
Socippo moves out of range of the body kick.
McManus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Socippo tries to counter with a takedown but McManus is quick to defend against it.
McManus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Socippo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T9#
Socippo blocks a leg kick.
Socippo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McManus throws a head kick but Socippo moves out of range.
Socippo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McManus throws a leg kick that misses.
McManus is looking to land body kicks.
Socippo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Socippo blocks the body kick.
Socippo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Justice McManus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Socippo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
McManus wants to land a leg kick but Socippo is out of range.
McManus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Socippo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Socippo moves out of range as McManus throws a body kick.
McManus lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socippo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Socippo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
McManus throws a head kick that misses.
Socippo moves out of range as McManus throws a body kick.
Socippo feinted with a counter takedown.
Justice McManus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Socippo slips a jab and a cross from McManus.
Socippo drops down looking for a counter takedown but McManus sprawls and moves away.
McManus just misses with a punch to the body.
McManus pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McManus throws a right and a left that both miss.
McManus throws a head kick but Socippo moves out of range.
McManus throws a big shot that misses.
McManus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Socippo is out of range.
Socippo tries to counter with a takedown but McManus is quick to defend against it.
Socippo checks the leg kick.
Socippo attempts a counter takedown but McManus avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
A good leg kick by McManus.
Socippo 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.
McManus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McManus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McManus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
McManus with a nice calf kick.
McManus looks to score with a jab to the body but Socippo is just out of range.
McManus throws a front kick aimed at Socippo's knee but Socippo avoids it well.
Socippo attempts a counter takedown but McManus avoids it well and moves away.
McManus looks to throw the jab but Socippo is out of range.
McManus throws a leg kick but Socippo sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T5#
McManus wants to land a leg kick but Socippo is out of range.
Socippo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McManus throws a body punch but Socippo moves out of range.
Socippo attempts a counter takedown but McManus avoids it well and moves away.
McManus throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Socippo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McManus!
McManus looks to move to half guard but instead Socippo has passed into mount! Damn!
Socippo is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. #T6#
McManus is looking to improve his position but Socippo isn't that keen on the idea.#SU#
Socippo is standing up, even though he is in mount.
McManus throws the kick towards the body but Socippo avoids it.
Socippo feinted with a counter takedown.
McManus throws the kick towards the body but Socippo avoids it.
Socippo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Socippo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T7#
McManus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Socippo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McManus connects with a body shot that sends Socippo's belly button to the back.
Socippo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McManus.
Socippo tries to counter with a takedown but McManus is quick to defend against it.
McManus looks for the body kick but Socippo saw that one coming.
McManus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Socippo feinted with a counter takedown.#T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McManus scores with a nice head shot.
McManus misses with a body kick.
Socippo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McManus misses with a looping left.
Socippo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McManus throws a series of punches but Socippo avoids them all with ease.
Socippo feinted with a counter takedown.
Justice McManus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Socippo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McManus throws out the jab.
Socippo feinted with a counter takedown.#T9#
McManus swings for the body but Socippo moves out of range.
McManus is looking to land body kicks.
Socippo feinted with a counter takedown.
McManus scores with a shot to the body.
McManus throws a front kick aimed at Socippo's knee but Socippo avoids it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McManus with a nice calf kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justice McManus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McManus 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1##KD#
Socippo drops Dukes with a beautiful combination! Dukes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Socippo is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Dude Dukes has been cut.
Dukes shoots and misses
and Socippo counters with a nice uppercut.
Dukes fails with the takedown#KD#
and Socippo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dukes! Socippo lets Dukes back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Dukes is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dukes is aggressively charging in as Socippo backs up avoiding any damage. Socippo tosses out a jab and Dukes runs right into it face first! Dukes is out cold! Socippo dropped down on all fours and is barking in Dukes's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luther Socippo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2023

#R1#
Shrute shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Socippo as he avoids it easily. #KD#
Socippo cracks Shrute with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Shrute looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Socippo finish him? #ROC#Shrute is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Dwight Shrute has been cut.
Shrute ducks into an uppercut from Socippo and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luther Socippo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
Socippo is looking to clinch.
Young swats away the attempt to clinch by Socippo.
A little feinted left hand from Young on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Young circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Young wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Socippo moves into the clinch.
A short left from Young. #CUT#It looks like Luther Socippo has been cut.
Socippo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Socippo misses with a punch on the inside.
Socippo misses with some punches.
Socippo pushes Young back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Socippo smiles and moves away.
Socippo wants to clinch
letting Young counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Socippo clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Socippo lands with a short shot to the head.
Young is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Socippo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Socippo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Socippo.
Young tries to pull guard but Socippo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Young is trying to force a seperation but Socippo has the dominant position.
Socippo swings wildly with an uppercut but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young tries to pull guard but Socippo holds him up against the cage and eventually Young drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Young. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Socippo misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Young pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Socippo darts in trying to clinch
and Young counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luther Socippo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Young jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Socippo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Young keeps the fight on the outside.
Socippo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Young wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Socippo darts in trying to clinch
and Young counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Socippo closes the distance and pushes Young back into the cage.
Socippo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Young backwards.
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!
Socippo scores with a shoulder strike.
Young blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Socippo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Young's efforts to push away.
Socippo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Socippo lands a nice uppercut.
Socippo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Socippo throws a punch but it's blocked by Young.
Socippo misses with a punch on the inside.
Young has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Socippo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Socippo gets through Young's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Socippo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Socippo lands with a short shot to the head.
Socippo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Socippo fails to land.
Young can't get the takedown.
Socippo misses with some punches.
Young takes a shot to the head.
Young wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Socippo has him pressed against the cage.
Young is trying to break the clinch but Socippo is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Socippo.
Young is breathing heavily.#T4#
Socippo lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Socippo.
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!
Young wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Socippo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Young takes a shot to the head.
Socippo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Socippo gets through Young's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Socippo has a couple of punches blocked by Young.
Socippo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Socippo lands a right hand.
Socippo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Socippo lands a nice uppercut.
Socippo throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Socippo.
Socippo misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Young has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Socippo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Socippo is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Socippo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luther Socippo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Socippo closes the distance and clinches.
Young tries to score a body lock takedown but Socippo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Socippo.
A nice left hand lands by Socippo.
Socippo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Socippo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Socippo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Socippo gets through Young's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Socippo misses with the head strike.
Socippo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Socippo working aggressively here.
Socippo misses with some punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Socippo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Socippo lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Socippo.
Socippo lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Socippo working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Socippo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Socippo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Socippo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Socippo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Socippo throws a head punch that misses.
Socippo throws a punch but it's blocked by Young.
Socippo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Socippo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Socippo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Socippo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Socippo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Socippo lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Socippo.
Socippo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Socippo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Socippo lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Young blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Socippo.
Young takes a shot to the head.
Socippo scores with a shoulder strike.
Socippo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Socippo.
Socippo lands a left hand.
Socippo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Young tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Socippo smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Socippo clinches up against the cage.
Socippo working aggressively here.
Socippo lands with a left to the head.
Socippo pushes Young back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Young blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Socippo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Socippo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Socippo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Socippo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Young blocks an uppercut.
Socippo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Young.
Socippo has a couple of punches blocked by Young.
Socippo scores with a shot to the side of Young's head.
Young blocking some punches.
Socippo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Socippo working aggressively here.
Socippo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Socippo on the inside.
Socippo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Socippo on the inside.
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!
Socippo has a couple of punches blocked by Young. #T4#
Socippo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Socippo scores with a shot to the side of Young's head.
Socippo pushes Young back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Socippo.
A shot in the inside from Socippo.
Socippo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Socippo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Young lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Socippo throws a punch but it's blocked by Young.
Socippo lands a left hand.
Socippo misses with the head strike.
Socippo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Socippo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Socippo lands a hook that snaps the head of Young backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Socippo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Socippo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Socippo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Socippo gets through Young's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Socippo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luther Socippo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Socippo clinches.
Socippo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Young blocks an uppercut.
Socippo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Socippo fails to land.
Socippo throws a head punch that misses.
Young blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Socippo.
Socippo throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Socippo.
Young wants to get back to striking at distance but Socippo won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socippo lands a hook that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Socippo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Socippo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Socippo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Socippo lands with a short shot to the head.
Socippo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Young. #T1#
Young blocking some punches.
Socippo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Socippo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Socippo lands with a left to the head.
Socippo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Socippo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Young blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Socippo swings wildly with an uppercut but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Young tries to pull guard but Socippo won't allow it.
Socippo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Socippo scores with a shot to the side of Young's head.
Socippo swings wildly with an uppercut but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Socippo misses with some punches. #T2#
Socippo working aggressively here.
Socippo missing with knees to the body.
Young on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Socippo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Socippo lands a good knee to the midsection. Young won't want to take too many of those.
Socippo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Socippo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Socippo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Socippo lands with a light punch inside.
Socippo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Socippo.
Socippo lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Socippo.
Socippo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Socippo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Socippo prevents Young from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Young is trying to break free.
Socippo gets through Young's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Young.
Luther Socippo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Socippo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Young.
Socippo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Socippo pushes Young back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Socippo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Socippo misses with the head strike.
Socippo misses with some punches.
Socippo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Socippo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Socippo throws a head punch that misses.
Socippo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Socippo lands a nice uppercut.
Socippo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Socippo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Young backwards. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Socippo.
Socippo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Socippo lands a shoulder strike.
Socippo lands an uppercut.
Luther Socippo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Socippo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Socippo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Young blocks an uppercut.
Socippo swings wildly with an uppercut but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Socippo misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luther Socippo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Socippo 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luther Socippo!

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