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 176
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1#
Thorgard throws a right hand that misses
and Mnusk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thorgard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magnus Thorgard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorgard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mnusk misses with a two punch combination.
Mnusk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thorgard misses with a looping left.
Thorgard throws a hook but Mnusk avoids it easily.
Thorgard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mnusk.
Thorgard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mnusk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mnusk misses with a right hand
and Mnusk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorgard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mnusk pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Mnusk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Elo Mnusk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thorgard misses with a right hand
and Mnusk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thorgard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Thorgard misses its intended target.
Thorgard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mnusk.
The fighters circling - Mnusk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mnusk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mnusk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Thorgard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thorgard lands a nice short elbow.
Mnusk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thorgard.
Thorgard not doing much here.
Mnusk wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Thorgard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mnusk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thorgard on the ground.
Mnusk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thorgard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Thorgard working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mnusk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thorgard.
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!
Thorgard is controlling the pace.
Thorgard thows a huge punch but Mnusk dodges it nicely.
Thorgard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Thorgard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mnusk defends it well. #T3#
Mnusk is trying to stand.
Thorgard is looking to stall here but Mnusk recovers full guard.
Mnusk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thorgard controls the pace.
It looks like Thorgard might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Thorgard prevents Mnusk from getting back to his feet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thorgard controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mnusk throws a jab when Thorgard was well out of range.
Mnusk misses with a looping right.
Thorgard swings widly with a right hand
letting Mnusk counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Thorgard misses the target.
Mnusk throws a lazy right hand but Thorgard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thorgard throws a looping overhand right but Mnusk ducks down to avoid it.
Mnusk misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Thorgard releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mnusk misses with an uppercut.
Mnusk 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. #T5#
Thorgard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mnusk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thorgard.
Mnusk ducks under a wild hook from Thorgard.
Thorgard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mnusk manages to avoid it.
Mnusk is looking to counter punch.
Mnusk throws the left hand but Thorgard avoids the punch easily.
Mnusk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mnusk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorgard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mnusk throws out the jab.
Thorgard slips under a jab from Mnusk.
Thorgard lands a really nice looking cross but Mnusk seems unphased.
Thorgard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mnusk.
Thorgard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mnusk momentarily.
A slow jab from Thorgard misses its intended target. #T6#
Mnusk misses with an uppercut
and Thorgard counters with a stiff right hand.
Thorgard throws a shot from downtown. Mnusk moves away and avoids it.
Mnusk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thorgard misses with an uppercut
and Thorgard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorgard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thorgard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mnusk with a body shot.
Mnusk throws a lazy uppercut
and Thorgard counters with a nice uppercut.
Thorgard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mnusk doesn't seem bothered though.
Thorgard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mnusk had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#CL2#
Thorgard darts in and clinches Mnusk up against the cage.#TD2#
Thorgard pulls guard effortlessly.
Thorgard looking for a sweep. Not yet Thorgard, not yet.
Mnusk wants to get up but he can't break Thorgard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T7##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thorgard throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mnusk uses it to pass to side control.
Thorgard tries to improve position but can't. #SU#
Mnusk decides to stand back up.
Mnusk misses with a hook
and Thorgard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thorgard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thorgard tries to clinch up but Mnusk circles away and keeps his distance.
Thorgard tries for a takedown but Mnusk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thorgard staying out of range there.
Mnusk tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thorgard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T8#
Thorgard throws a poor cross that misses
and Mnusk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mnusk misses with a body shot
and Thorgard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Mnusk gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thorgard to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorgard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thorgard trying to control the position from guard on top but Mnusk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thorgard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T9#
Thorgard trying to control the position from guard on top but Mnusk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thorgard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mnusk controls Thorgard momentarily but Thorgard frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thorgard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Thorgard closes the distance and clinches.
Thorgard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mnusk backwards. #BC#
Mnusk breaks the clinch.
Thorgard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mnusk doesn't seem bothered though.
Thorgard lands a right hook to the body.
Thorgard misses the body punch
and Mnusk counters with a right hand to the body.
Mnusk throws a jab but it's blocked by Thorgard.
Mnusk stuffs the takedown attempt from Thorgard. Thorgard gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorgard jabs Mnusk right on the nose. Mnusk blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Good exchange - Thorgard coming out on top.
Mnusk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thorgard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorgard misses with a body shot.
Mnusk misses with a looping left.
Mnusk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mnusk misses with an uppercut
and Thorgard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mnusk misses with an uppercut. Thorgard saw that one coming.
Mnusk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thorgard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mnusk as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Thorgard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thorgard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mnusk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thorgard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mnusk swings widly with a right hand
and Thorgard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mnusk throws a series of punches but Thorgard moves out of range.
Thorgard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mnusk.
Thorgard ducks under a wild hook from Mnusk.
Mnusk takes one to the chin there.
Mnusk ducks under a wild hook from Thorgard.
Thorgard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mnusk counters with a straight right hand.
Thorgard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T3#
Good exchange - Mnusk coming out on top.
Thorgard slips a straight right by Mnusk.
Magnus Thorgard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thorgard stuns Mnusk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thorgard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thorgard slips a straight right by Mnusk.
Thorgard misses with a wild body shot.
Thorgard slips under a jab from Mnusk.
A little jabbing left from Thorgard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thorgard 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.
Mnusk throws a right hand that misses
and Thorgard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thorgard throws a big shot that misses.
Thorgard throws a poor cross that misses
and Mnusk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thorgard throws a sloppy body shot
and Mnusk counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Nice sprawl there from Mnusk as Thorgard shoots in.
Elo Mnusk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Thorgard.
Thorgard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mnusk is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorgard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mnusk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thorgard lands with a hook. Mnusk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thorgard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thorgard thuds a left hand into Mnusk's body.
Thorgard just misses with a punch to the body.
Mnusk with a jab.
Thorgard tries to close the distance and clinch but Mnusk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mnusk is looking to counter punch.
Thorgard throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Mnusk to counter with a crisp jab. #T5#
Thorgard blocks a jab.
Thorgard now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thorgard misses with a left hand
and Mnusk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thorgard throws a wild body kick that Mnusk sees coming a mile off.
Thorgard goes for a double leg but Mnusk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mnusk continues to drive forward.
Mnusk tries to move into range but Thorgard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thorgard scores with a jab to the head.
Thorgard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mnusk misses with a looping left.
Mnusk lands with a nice combination. Thorgard backs away looking to recover.
Jab, jab by Thorgard - just one landing.
Thorgard digs a good body shot into Mnusk's ribs.#T6#
Thorgard throws a lazy right hand but Mnusk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mnusk misses with a leg kick
and Thorgard counters with a series of strikes. Mnusk will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorgard connects with the punch.
Thorgard misses with a takedown attempt
and Mnusk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thorgard throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Mnusk to counter with a crisp jab.
Thorgard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mnusk throwing a counter right hand but Thorgard manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Thorgard.
Donk. Mnusk catches Thorgard right on the button with a cross.
Mnusk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thorgard counters with a straight right hand.
Mnusk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T7#
Thorgard lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Mnusk misses its intended target.
Thorgard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mnusk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mnusk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mnusk connects with a looping right hand.
Thorgard misses with a right hand
and Mnusk counters with a nice uppercut.
Mnusk throws a big shot that misses.
Thorgard misses with an uppercut
and Mnusk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mnusk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thorgard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thorgard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorgard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thorgard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T8#
A big left from Thorgard misses. #TD2#
Thorgard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thorgard lands in his opponent's guard.

Mnusk wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mnusk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mnusk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thorgard lands with a straight right. Mnusk didn't see that one coming.
Mnusk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mnusk throws a right hand that misses
and Thorgard counters with a right hand to the body.
Thorgard throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T9#
Mnusk misses with a lunging right hand
and Thorgard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thorgard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mnusk.
Thorgard lands a lovely overhand right.
Thorgard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mnusk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thorgard misses with a right hand
letting Mnusk counter with a right hand.
Mnusk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorgard.
Thorgard slips a jab and a cross from Mnusk.
Thorgard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thorgard misses with a left hand
and Mnusk counters with a stiff right hand.
Thorgard moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Magnus Thorgard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Thorgard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thorgard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mnusk thows a leg kick but Thorgard checks it
and Thorgard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thorgard misses with a hook
and Mnusk counters with a series of strikes. Thorgard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mnusk connects with a single shot there.
Mnusk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Thorgard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Mnusk misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorgard scores with a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Mnusk misses its intended target.
Mnusk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mnusk throws a right hand that misses
and Thorgard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Thorgard throws a big shot that misses.
Thorgard digs a good hook to Mnusk's body.
Mnusk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thorgard.
Good shot there by Thorgard.
Thorgard throws a hook but Mnusk avoids it easily.
Thorgard throws a poor cross that misses
and Mnusk counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thorgard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Thorgard moves to clinch but Mnusk breaks away
and Thorgard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorgard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mnusk.
Thorgard jabs Mnusk right on the nose. Mnusk blinks but takes it well.
Mnusk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorgard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Thorgard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thorgard misses with a looping right.
Thorgard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Mnusk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorgard moves out of range as Mnusk strikes.
Thorgard throws a poor cross that misses
and Mnusk counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Thorgard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thorgard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mnusk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thorgard throws a jab but it's blocked by Mnusk.
Mnusk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thorgard on the side of the head.
Thorgard lands with an overhand left.
Mnusk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thorgard.
Thorgard misses with a hook to the body
and Mnusk counters with a straight right hand.
Thorgard scores with a nice right hand.
Thorgard moves out of range as Mnusk strikes.
Thorgard lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Thorgard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mnusk.
Mnusk wants to clinch up but Thorgard keeps it at a distance.
Thorgard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thorgard just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorgard thows a leg kick but Mnusk checks it
and Mnusk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorgard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mnusk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mnusk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorgard.
Nice defenses there by Thorgard.
Thorgard throws out a counter right but Mnusk avoids it with no problem.
Mnusk with a jab.
Mnusk misses with a hook. Thorgard ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Thorgard has taken the fight to the clinch. #T5##TD2#
Thorgard gets control of Mnusk's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thorgard will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Thorgard working for a triangle but Mnusk defends it easily. #SUB2#
Thorgard is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Thorgard isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mnusk stacks Thorgard on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mnusk!
Thorgard is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Thorgard can't do much from the bottom here.
Thorgard manages to get back to half guard.
Thorgard is pressing down on Mnusk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Thorgard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magnus Thorgard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mnusk wants to get up but he can't break Thorgard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T7#
Thorgard is controlling Mnusk's posture.
Thorgard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mnusk is one step ahead there.
Mnusk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thorgard's guard.#SUB2#
Thorgard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mnusk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Thorgard is tightening it up a little... Mnusk has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mnusk reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mnusk taps out! Nice BJJ there by Thorgard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Magnus Thorgard!
Magnus Thorgard thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Elo Mnusk was interviewed post fight and said 'It is what it is'.

Event: TOF 167
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Temple misses with a hook
and Mnusk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mnusk tests Temple's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mnusk throws a jab but it's blocked by Temple.
Mnusk lands with a cross.
A jab from Mnusk misses.
Mnusk seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Temple thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mnusk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Temple is out of range and Mnusk settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temple misses with a lunging right hand
and Mnusk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Temple decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mnusk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Temple thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Temple is trying to control the action in half guard but Mnusk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Temple is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mnusk is looking to escape.
Temple tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mnusk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Temple seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Temple lands strikes from half guard.
Temple wants to pass the guard but Mnusk is defending well.
Temple not doing much here. #T2#
Mnusk has hold of Temple's hands but Temple slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mnusk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Temple on the ground.
Temple stops Mnusk from getting back to his feet.
Temple slows the pace down in half guard.
Temple scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Temple missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mnusk is looking to control Temple's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mnusk avoid being mounted?
Temple not doing much here.
Mnusk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Temple.
Temple scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Temple is looking to advance position but Mnusk won't allow it.
Temple with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mnusk won't allow Temple to pass to mount.
Temple looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mnusk trying to control from the bottom.
Temple working the head and body with strikes.
Temple slips a nice elbow through Mnusk's hands, connecting with Mnusk's forehead.
Temple is trying to control the action in half guard but Mnusk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mnusk is trying to stand up here but Temple is controlling him well.
Temple is keen to just control but Mnusk is a slippery customer.
Mnusk is looking for a sweep. Temple is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Temple is looking to take a break and control but Mnusk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Temple looks to land a left hand but Mnusk moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Mnusk misses the target.#T5#
The crowd cheers as Temple lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mnusk doesn't seem phased though.
Mnusk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Temple.
An attempted straight right counter from Mnusk misses the target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mnusk throws a hook but Temple blocks it.
Mnusk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Temple decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mnusk's guard.
Temple postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mnusk is trying to control the position but Temple postures up.
Mnusk looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Temple puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Temple working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Temple is looking for a kimura but Mnusk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Temple to get the leverage.
Mnusk has hold of Temple's hands but Temple slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T6#
Temple working over Mnusk with some ground and pound. Mnusk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Temple working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Temple performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Temple is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mnusk is just riding it out for now. Temple eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Temple is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mnusk defends it well. #T7##ES#
Mnusk pushes Temple off and gets back to his feet.
Mnusk tests Temple's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mnusk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Temple moves into range and connects with a jab.
Temple shoots in looking for a takedown but Mnusk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Temple's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Temple fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mnusk manages to avoid it.#T8#
Mnusk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Temple.
Temple changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mnusk misses with a straight left.
Elo Mnusk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Temple slips under a jab.
Temple feints the counter takedown.
Temple ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Temple connects with a jab.
Mnusk looks to throw the jab but Temple is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mnusk lands a jab to the head.
Temple dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Temple connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T9#
Temple blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Mnusk misses the target.
Temple uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mnusk.
Temple throws a right and a left that both miss.
Temple has a takedown stuffed.
Mnusk ducks under a wild hook from Temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Temple is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mnusk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Elo Mnusk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Temple.
The fighters circling - Mnusk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Temple dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mnusk scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#It looks like Trent Temple has been cut.
A jab from Mnusk misses.
Mnusk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Temple darts in looking for a takedown but Mnusk gets double underhooks and turns Temple into the cage.
Temple throws an off balance right hand
and Mnusk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Temple has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab lands there for Temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temple shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mnusk as he jumps to the side.
Elo Mnusk is winning the standup battle so far.
Temple swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Temple moves out of range of the strikes.
Mnusk scores with a jab to the head.
Mnusk is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Temple tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mnusk was well out of range. Poor timing from Temple.
Temple cracks a nice hook into Mnusk's ribs.
Mnusk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Temple sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Temple throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mnusk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Temple throws a hook but Mnusk blocks it.
Temple throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mnusk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Temple swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Mnusk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mnusk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Temple throws an overhand right that lands on Mnusk's shoulder, as Mnusk tries to avoid the shot.
Mnusk misses with a looping left.
Temple connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mnusk momentarily.
Mnusk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Temple.
A swing and a miss from Mnusk.
Mnusk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Temple cracks Mnusk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Temple takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mnusk looks to land a right hand but Temple moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Temple throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mnusk is looking to counter punch.
Temple throws a shot to the body.
Mnusk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Temple misses with a looping left.
Mnusk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Temple misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mnusk. #T4#
Temple throws a right hand that misses
and Mnusk counters with a stiff right hand.
Temple connects with a body shot that sends Mnusk's belly button to the back.
Temple cracks Mnusk with an open hand slap.
Temple throws the left hand but Mnusk avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Temple shoots in for a double leg but Mnusk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Elo Mnusk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Temple.
Temple throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mnusk's waist but Mnusk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Temple off to one side.
Temple has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Temple there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from Mnusk misses its intended target.
Temple is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T5#
Mnusk scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mnusk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Temple is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Temple misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Temple drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mnusk keeping moving, preventing Temple from controlling successfully.
Temple makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mnusk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mnusk tries to get out of the position.
Mnusk keeping moving, preventing Temple from controlling successfully. #T6#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Temple accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Temple slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Temple lands a couple of elbows.
Mnusk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mnusk wants to sweep but no luck.
Mnusk can't keep his opponent in guard - Temple advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T7#
Temple is nestled in close to Mnusk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Temple has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nice strikes from Temple there.
Temple is taking a breather. Mnusk says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Temple throwing shots but Mnusk is blocking nicely.
Mnusk is trying to stand up here but Temple is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Temple is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mnusk sees it coming and defends easily.
Trent Temple has got the better of the ground game so far.
Temple content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Temple drops an elbow to the side of Mnusk's head. #T8#
Mnusk is looking to control Temple's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mnusk avoid being mounted?
Temple wants to free his trapped foot but Mnusk is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Mnusk is defending against the submission attempts here by Temple.
Temple scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T9##SUB2#
Temple looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Temple seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mnusk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Temple is working for a kimura but Mnusk is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Temple is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mnusk has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Temple showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trent Temple'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#
Temple misses with a left hand
and Mnusk counters with a straight right hand.
Temple looks to land a combination but Mnusk avoids it well.
Mnusk throwing a counter right hand but Temple manages to avoid it.
Mnusk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Temple darts in looking for a takedown but Mnusk gets double underhooks and turns Temple into the cage.
Mnusk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mnusk slips a jab from Temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temple misses with an uppercut. Mnusk saw that one coming.
Mnusk throwing a counter right hand but Temple manages to avoid it.
Mnusk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Temple's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mnusk under the eye.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Mnusk there.
Temple smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice takedown defense from Mnusk. No joy for Temple on that attempt.
Temple tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mnusk was well out of range. Poor timing from Temple.
Mnusk cracks Temple with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
Temple shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mnusk's guard.
Mnusk keeping moving, preventing Temple from controlling successfully.
Temple lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Temple postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Temple scoring with some ground and pound.
Mnusk working a defensive guard here.
Mnusk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Temple tries to free his leg and advance position but Mnusk is retaining full guard.
Temple lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Temple is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mnusk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Temple controls the pace.#T3#
Mnusk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Temple.
Temple throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mnusk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Temple wants to control from the top but Mnusk keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Temple has his takedown stuffed
and Temple takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Elo Mnusk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Temple.
Mnusk pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Temple misses with a straight right.
Temple misses with a two punch combination.
Mnusk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Temple throws an off balance right hand
and Mnusk counters with a left to the body.
Temple keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mnusk.
Temple tests Mnusk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Temple comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T5#
Mnusk lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Temple has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Mnusk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Temple shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mnusk as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Mnusk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Temple displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mnusk throws out the jab.
Temple slips under a jab.
A big left from Mnusk misses.
Temple steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mnusk.#T6#
Temple slips a jab and a cross from Mnusk.
Temple shoots in but Mnusk avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Temple throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mnusk was covering up waiting for the punch and Temple finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Temple is looking to work some ground and pound but Mnusk has wrist control.
Temple prevents Mnusk from getting back to his feet. #T7#
Temple trying to control but Mnusk is working from the bottom.
Temple seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Temple throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mnusk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Temple postures up and lands a big shot to Mnusk's brow.
Temple trying to control the position from guard on top but Mnusk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Temple scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Temple passes Mnusk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mnusk is not content to let Temple control the position.
Temple moves into full mount! Mnusk won't be happy about that!
Temple raining down hammerfists from mount.
Temple fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mnusk is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #T9#
Elo Mnusk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mnusk tries to hold on but Temple pushes him away.
Temple lands a nice shot to the head.
Temple trying to control but Mnusk is having none of it.
Mnusk is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Temple unloading with bombs!
Trent Temple is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mnusk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trent Temple comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Temple 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trent Temple!
Trent Temple seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Elo Mnusk had this to say: 'It is what it is'.

Event: TOF 161
Date: Oct 13, 2024

#R1#
Mnusk shoots in for a double leg but Dudpops sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dudpops slips under a jab.
Dudpops is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mnusk throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dudpops takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dudpops thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mnusk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mnusk avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudpops just misses with a punch to the body.
Mnusk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mnusk misses with a right hand
and Dudpops counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mnusk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dudpops throws a lazy right hand but Mnusk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Dudpops 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 solid leg kick but Dudpops takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mnusk.
The fighters circling - Dudpops throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Mnusk misses its target.
Dudpops misses with a hook. Mnusk ducked under it nicely.
Mnusk motions for Dudpops to come forward. Mnusk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dudpops looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dudpops scores with a nice head shot.
Mnusk misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Dudpops.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dudpops. Mnusk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mnusk thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Dudpops throws a lazy uppercut
letting Mnusk counter with a right hand.
Mnusk missing with a left hand there. Dudpops was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elo Mnusk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudpops ducks under a wild hook from Mnusk.
Mnusk misses with a looping right.
Dudpops ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mnusk moves away.
Mnusk slips a jab from Dudpops.
Mnusk looks to land a left hand but Dudpops moved out of range nicely.
Dudpops misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Mnusk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mnusk misses with a looping right.#T3#
Dudpops misses with a body punch
and Mnusk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Mnusk there.
Dudpops throws a lazy right hand but Mnusk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mnusk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dudpops lands a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Dudpops.
Dudpops swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mnusk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mnusk lands a jab to the head. #ROC#Dudpops is rocked!
Mnusk walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Dudpops drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Mnusk swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Dudpops's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elo Mnusk!
Elo Mnusk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 154
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1#
Mnusk throws a jab but it's blocked by Price.
It looked like Price was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mnusk.
Price takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Price throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mnusk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Price's head backwards.
Price looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mnusk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Mnusk closes the distance and clinches.
Price blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Mnusk.
Price throws a punch but it's blocked by Mnusk.
Price tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mnusk trying to control the position but instead, Price has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mnusk into the cage.
Mnusk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mnusk trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Mnusk scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1##TD#
Price drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Price looking for a triangle here. Mnusk is fighting it but it looks tight! Price pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mnusk is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pete Price!
Pete Price seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Elo Mnusk had this to say: 'It is what it is'.

Event: TOF 148
Date: Sep 01, 2024

#R1#
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mnusk.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Smith has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mnusk looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Mnusk avoids it well and moves away.
Mnusk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mnusk has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mike Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elo Mnusk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mnusk throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Mnusk tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Mnusk doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Mnusk misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Mnusk. Mnusk gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.
Mnusk misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Mnusk scores with a four punch combination!#T2#
Mnusk looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Mnusk throws a head kick that misses.
Mnusk throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smith cracks Mnusk with a solid left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Mnusk looking to control.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith trying to control but Mnusk is working from the bottom.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith stands up over Mnusk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mnusk has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mnusk's guard. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mnusk defends it well. #T4#
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mnusk wants to get back to full guard but Smith has passed into side control.
Smith grinds an elbow into Mnusk's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mnusk is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it. #SUB#
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith in side control lands a decent elbow.
Smith scoring with punches from side control.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T5#
Smith scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mnusk to see if he's OK.
Mnusk is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Smith scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Mnusk is defending well.
Smith works to advance to full mount. Mnusk defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Smith is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mnusk tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mnusk throwing hammer fists to the chest of Smith. What's that going to do exactly?
Mnusk tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Mnusk is trying to escape the mount. #T6##SUB#
Smith looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mnusk tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith raining down shots from the mount!
The referee warns Mnusk that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mnusk is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Smith looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mnusk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Smith jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mnusk manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mnusk tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
Smith scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mnusk has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mnusk is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smith is controlling him well.
Mnusk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mnusk wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
Smith scoring with punches from side control.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T8##SUB#
Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mnusk is looking to reverse the position.
Mnusk takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smith scoring with punches and elbows.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Mnusk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith lands an elbow.
Smith cracks Mnusk with a big elbow. #T9#
Mnusk is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mnusk's shoulder. That is not cool.
Check out the look on Smith's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Smith scoring with punches and elbows.
Smith cracks Mnusk with a big right hand but Mnusk just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mnusk can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith lands a few punches from side control.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
Mnusk is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mnusk!
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mnusk tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mnusk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mnusk tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Mnusk is looking to clinch.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from Mnusk misses #TD#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Mnusk takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mnusk can do to turn this around?
Mnusk is trying to get back to his feet.
Smith landing strikes.
Smith scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mnusk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1#
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Smith working the ground and pound from side control.
Mnusk can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Mnusk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mnusk gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Smith is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Mnusk is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Smith!
Mike Smith seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Elo Mnusk spoke after the fight, saying 'It is what it is'.

Event: TOF 132
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Mnusk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manfred.
Manfred doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Manfred lands a right hook to the body.
Manfred throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mnusk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manfred is defended easily by Mnusk.
Manfred scores with a three punch combo!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfred fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mnusk manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Manfred or perhaps it was just good defense by Mnusk, which made it look bad. #T1#
Mnusk swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Manfred counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mnusk!
Mnusk is looking to get back to his feet here but Manfred is keeping cool and he's managed to take Mnusk's back.
Manfred is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Mnusk. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Manfred scores with punches to the body.
Mnusk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mnusk tries to break free.
Mnusk takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Manfred missing with strikes from the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Can Mnusk hold on?! Manfred is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Manfred scores with punches to the body. #T2#
Manfred misses with a punch to the head.
Mnusk trying to control the position but Manfred manages to sink in the hooks.
Mnusk covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Manfred scores with strikes from the back.
Mnusk trying to control the action but Manfred just sinks the hooks in.
Mnusk has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Manfred.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T3#
Manfred connects with a big shot to the side of Mnusk's head.
Even with his hooks in, Manfred manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Manfred. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Manfred lands punches and elbows.
Manfred missing with strikes from the back.
Manfred throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Well, with Manfred on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Mnusk is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Manfred trying to control momentarily. #T4#
Good control from Manfred.
Manfred missing with punches from the back.
Mnusk trying to control but not successfully.
Manfred throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Manfred throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB2#
Manfred is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manfred missing with strikes from the back. #T5#
Manfred is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Mnusk up.
Manfred avoiding Mnusk 's attempts to control his hands.
Mnusk is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Manfred.
It looks like Manfred might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Manfred loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Mnusk hold on? #T6#
Mnusk grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Manfred throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Mnusk!
Good control from Manfred.
Mnusk trying to control but not successfully.
Manfred lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Manfred is landing with strikes. Mnusk can't take much more of this.
Manfred has good solid back control here.
Manfred lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Mnusk hold on?! #T7#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Manfred's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Manfred has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manfred controlling from the back.
Manfred punches Mnusk on the ear.
Manfred throwing sloppy strikes.
Manfred throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Mnusk!
What can Mnusk do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Manfred missing with strikes. #T8#
Mnusk takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Manfred lands a shot to the body.
Manfred throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Mnusk!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manfred slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Mnusk is taking damage to the body and head. #SUB2#
Mnusk won't enjoy being in this position. Manfred looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Mnusk is tapping - it's over boys! Manfred picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Klaus Manfred!
A relieved looking Klaus Manfred 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 126
Date: Jun 23, 2024

#R1#
Mnusk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Martin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mnusk. Martin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mnusk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mnusk misses with a body punch
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mnusk stuns Martin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mnusk looks to throw the jab but Martin is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Martin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mnusk stuns Martin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mnusk throws a body shot but no joy.
Martin unleashes a big counter combination but Mnusk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Mnusk catches Martin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mnusk jabs Martin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mnusk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Martin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Martin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Martin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Martin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Martin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A shot to the body from Mnusk misses
and Martin counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Martin.
Martin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Martin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mnusk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mnusk just misses with a punch to the body.
Martin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mnusk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
Martin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Martin slips under a jab from Mnusk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mnusk connects with a body shot that sends Martin's belly button to the back.#T3#
Martin slips a jab and a cross from Mnusk.
Martin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mnusk throws a body punch but Martin moves out of range.
Mnusk darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Pablo Martin has been cut.
Martin slips under a jab from Mnusk.
Mnusk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mnusk punishes Martin's body with a nice straight punch.
Mnusk misses with a right hand
and Martin counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Mnusk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Martin's head backwards.
Martin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab from Mnusk.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Mnusk gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elo Mnusk!
Elo Mnusk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HRL85
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Dukes tries to clinch
and Mnusk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Bubba Dukes has been cut.
Mnusk seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mnusk misses with a few strikes there.
Dukes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dukes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bubba Dukes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mnusk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dukes.
Mnusk walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Dukes drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Mnusk swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Dukes's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elo Mnusk!
Elo Mnusk thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Bubba Dukes had this to say: 'I got to get better. Work harder'.

Event: HRL82
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Dukes throws a sloppy head kick and Mnusk moves out of range easily.
Mnusk is looking to counter punch.
Mnusk lands a nice looking body shot.
Mnusk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick by Dukes misses
and Mnusk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Bubba Dukes has been cut.
Mnusk lands with an uppercut that bounces Dukes off the cage and back into range.#ROC#Dukes is rocked!
Dukes has his takedown stuffed
and Mnusk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dukes looks winded!
Mnusk throws an uppercut from hell that sends Dukes clean off his feet! He's out cold! Mnusk stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elo Mnusk!
A victorious Elo Mnusk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Bubba Dukes was interviewed post fight and said 'I got to get better. Work harder'.

Event: HRL75
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Mnusk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Honeysuckle manages to avoid it.
A big right from Mnusk misses.
Mnusk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Elo Mnusk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mnusk. Honeysuckle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Honeysuckle's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Honeysuckle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mnusk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Honeysuckle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slow jab from Mnusk misses its intended target.
Honeysuckle misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mnusk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Honeysuckle moves away.
It seemed like Honeysuckle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick from Honeysuckle misses. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Mnusk has knocked Honeysuckle down with a huge combo! Mnusk steps away and waves a wobbly Honeysuckle back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Honeysuckle is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Methuselah Honeysuckle has been cut.#T1#
Honeysuckle tries to get into range but Mnusk steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Honeysuckle! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Mnusk scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elo Mnusk!
A very excited looking Elo Mnusk 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.
In defeat, Methuselah Honeysuckle stepped up to the mic, saying 'A bump in the road, I'll be back better and hungrier!'.

Event: HRL70
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Mnusk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Gurgel counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mnusk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gurgel wants to control but Mnusk is keeping him busy.
Gurgel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mnusk is trying to control but can't.
Gurgel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mnusk trying to control here.
Gurgel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mnusk!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gurgel throwing strikes here but Mnusk is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mnusk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gurgel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mnusk in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gurgel throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gurgel thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gurgel thowing shots but they're missing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gurgel misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #T1#
Gurgel punching from mount but Mnusk doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gurgel throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #SUB#
Gurgel jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mnusk is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mnusk and Gurgel has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mnusk wants to control but Gurgel postures up.
Gurgel tries to score with some ground and pound. Mnusk controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gurgel has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gurgel throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gurgel throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mnusk because Gurgel loaded up on that one.
Gurgel throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gurgel throws some wild stikes that Mnusk manages to avoid easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gurgel is working for a guillotine from mount but Mnusk frees his head quite easily. #T2#
Mnusk is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mnusk in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gurgel looking to ground and pound but Mnusk is blocking nicely.
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!
Gurgel unloads with some shots from mount but Mnusk bucks and avoids them well.
Mnusk wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gurgel.
Gurgel sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mnusk holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gurgel tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gurgel throws some wild stikes that Mnusk manages to avoid easily.
Poor strikes thrown by Gurgel there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mnusk is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Gurgel looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mnusk tries to hold on but Gurgel pushes him away.
Mnusk avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gurgel.
Gurgel punching from mount but Mnusk doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gurgel thowing shots but they're missing.
Gurgel controlling his opponent.
Gurgel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mnusk is looking to escape.
Gurgel throwing strikes here but Mnusk is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gurgel landing strikes from the mount and Mnusk is in trouble! #T4#
Mnusk is squirming around, avoiding Gurgel's attempts to control the action.
Poor strikes thrown by Gurgel there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
BOOM! Gurgel connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gurgel lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mnusk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gurgel misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gurgel wants to control but Mnusk has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Gurgel passes the guard and advances to mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Gurgel there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fabio Gurgel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mnusk scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Fabio Gurgel has been cut.#TD#
Mnusk gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gurgel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gurgel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mnusk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mnusk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gurgel throwing strikes from guard but Mnusk blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gurgel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mnusk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mnusk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mnusk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gurgel. #T1#
Mnusk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gurgel.
Gurgel passes into half guard.
Gurgel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gurgel throwing shots but Mnusk is blocking nicely.
Gurgel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mnusk!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mnusk can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gurgel working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Mnusk slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Gurgel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gurgel prevents Mnusk from improving his position.#T2#
Gurgel tries to pass to full mount but Mnusk defends it.
Gurgel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gurgel is nestled in close to Mnusk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mnusk is staying active underneath Gurgel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mnusk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gurgel.
Gurgel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mnusk's head.
Gurgel uses his free foot to push down on Mnusk's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mnusk.
Gurgel working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Mnusk slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Gurgel trying to pass the guard but Mnusk defending well. #T3##SUB#
Gurgel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mnusk defends it well.
Gurgel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gurgel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mnusk can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Gurgel wants to work for an arm triangle but Mnusk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gurgel works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gurgel thowing shots but they're missing.
Gurgel punching from mount but Mnusk doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gurgel 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.
Gurgel looking to ground and pound but Mnusk is blocking nicely. #T4#
Gurgel throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mnusk because Gurgel loaded up on that one.
Gurgel raining down shots from the mount!
Gurgel prevents Mnusk from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Gurgel is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mnusk can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gurgel thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Gurgel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mnusk tries to hold on but Gurgel pushes him away.
Gurgel looking to finish with strikes here! #SUB#
Gurgel has isolated one of Mnusk's arms. Mnusk looking to fight him off but Gurgel twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabio Gurgel!
Fabio Gurgel retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: HRL67
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Mnusk blocks a head kick by Dukes.
Dukes throws a jab but it's blocked by Mnusk.
Mnusk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Bubba Dukes has been cut.#CL2#
Dukes has closed the distance and engaged Mnusk in a clinch.
Dukes keeps control of Mnusk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mnusk lands a shot to the body.
Mnusk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dukes.
Dukes misses with a punch on the inside.
Mnusk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dukes looks winded!#BC2#
Dukes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD#
Mnusk sends Dukes crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mnusk is motioning to the referee to let Dukes up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dukes throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Mnusk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dukes.
A head kick by Dukes misses
and Mnusk rattles Dukes with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Dukes tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Mnusk dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Dukes stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Elo Mnusk!
An out of breath Elo Mnusk thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Bubba Dukes had this to say: 'I got to get better. Work harder'.

Event: HRL63
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Siuta moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Siuta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mnusk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Siuta has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mnusk lands a slapping body shot.
Siuta misses with an uppercut. Mnusk saw that one coming.
Mnusk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mnusk misses with a body shot.
Siuta staying out of range there.
Siuta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mnusk loads up on a big right hand but Siuta slips the punch.
Mnusk seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mnusk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Siuta throws a right hand that misses
letting Mnusk counter with a right hand.
Mnusk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mnusk scores with a shot to the body.
Siuta throws a jab but it's blocked by Mnusk.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mnusk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mnusk misses with a shot to the body
letting Siuta counter with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mnusk.
A swing and a miss from Mnusk.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Siuta! But no joy.#T2#
Mnusk moves forwards but Siuta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mnusk throws an off balance right hand
and Siuta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siuta looks to land a right hand but Mnusk moved out of range.
Mnusk misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Siuta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mnusk slips under a jab from Siuta.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Siuta staying out of range there.
Siuta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body punch from Siuta.
Siuta throws a body punch but Mnusk moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Mnusk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Mnusk misses the shot to the body.
Siuta tries to clinch but Mnusk moves away
and Mnusk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Elo Mnusk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mnusk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Siuta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mnusk misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Siuta! But no joy.
Mnusk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siuta moves away.#CL2#
Siuta moves into the clinch successfully.
Mnusk lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Mnusk blocks a body shot from Siuta.
Siuta misses with the head strike.
Siuta can't find room to land a body shot as Mnusk controls the action.
Siuta tries to work over Mnusk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Siuta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Siuta tries to throw a body punch but Mnusk avoids it by throwing Siuta back against the cage.
Mnusk struggles to land a body shot inside as Siuta controls his hands.
Siuta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Siuta struggles to land a body shot inside as Mnusk controls his hands.
Siuta misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Siuta.
Siuta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mnusk's efforts to push away.
Mnusk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Siuta's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Mnusk.
Siuta takes a shot to the head.
Siuta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mnusk's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mnusk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Siuta working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elo Mnusk dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Siuta moves into the clinch successfully.
Siuta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Siuta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Siuta misses with the head strike.
Siuta prevents a body shot from Mnusk.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siuta.
Siuta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Siuta throws a head punch that misses.
Mnusk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mnusk.
Mnusk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siuta struggles to land a body shot inside as Mnusk controls his hands.
Mnusk blocks an uppercut.
Mnusk tries to throw a body punch but Siuta avoids it by throwing Mnusk back against the cage.
Siuta misses with a punch to the body.
Siuta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Siuta misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Siuta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mnusk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Siuta.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Siuta.
Siuta scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Siuta blocks an uppercut.
Siuta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Siuta misses with a punch to the body.
Siuta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Siuta on the inside.
Siuta scores with a shoulder strike.
Siuta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mnusks head.
Jan Siuta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Siuta digs a right hand into Mnusk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mnusk's gas tank.
Siuta lands a nice uppercut.
Siuta misses with some punches.
Siuta tries a body shot but Mnusk blocks it.
Siuta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mnusk's elbow.
Siuta tries to work over Mnusk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Siuta. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Siuta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Siuta.
Mnusk blocks a body shot from Siuta.
Mnusk blocks an uppercut.
Siuta tries to throw a body punch but Mnusk avoids it by throwing Siuta back against the cage.
Siuta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mnusk backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Siuta.
Mnusk takes a shot to the head.
Siuta has a couple of punches blocked by Mnusk.
Siuta lands a shoulder strike.
Siuta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siuta.
Siuta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Siuta misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Mnusk fails to land.
Siuta tries a body shot but Mnusk blocks it.
Siuta misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Siuta lands a body punch.
Mnusk misses with the head strike.
Mnusk lands a left hand.
Mnusk tries to break free but Siuta pushes him back against the cage.
Siuta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siuta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siuta digs a right hand into Mnusk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mnusk's gas tank.
Mnusk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Siuta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Siuta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Siuta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Siuta misses with some punches.
Mnusk blocks an uppercut.
Siuta lands a shoulder strike.
Siuta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mnusk or not.
Siuta misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siuta.
Siuta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Siuta swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Siuta cracks Mnusk with a nice body shot.
A short right from Siuta on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siuta lands with a light punch inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Siuta in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mnusk lands a hook that snaps the head of Siuta backwards.
A short uppercut from Siuta.
Mnusk misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Siuta.
Siuta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mnusk blocking some punches.
Siuta gets through Mnusk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Siuta pushes Mnusk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Siuta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Siuta tries to throw a body punch but Mnusk avoids it by throwing Siuta back against the cage. #BC2#
Siuta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mnusk's corner calls for a 1-2. Mnusk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mnusk throws an off balance right hand
and Siuta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Siuta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mnusk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Mnusk moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mnusk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mnusk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Siuta finds it's target.
Siuta misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Mnusk misses the target.
Siuta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mnusk throwing a counter right hand but Siuta manages to avoid it.
Elo Mnusk is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Mnusk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Siuta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mnusk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Siuta might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mnusk throws a right hand that misses
and Siuta counters with a left to the body.
Mnusk slips under a jab.
Siuta lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Siuta throws a body shot but no joy.
Siuta slips a straight right by Mnusk.
Siuta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mnusk's head.
Siuta scores with a body shot.
Mnusk throws a looping overhand right but Siuta ducks down to avoid it.
Mnusk ducks under a wild hook from Siuta.
Siuta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mnusk.#T3#
Siuta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mnusk.
Siuta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mnusk misses with a hook
and Siuta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mnusk throws a lazy uppercut
and Siuta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Siuta misses with a left hand
and Mnusk counters with a nice body shot.
Mnusk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Siuta throws a shot to the body.
Siuta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mnusk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Mnusk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Siuta steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mnusk.#CL2#
Mnusk gets tackled into the cage by Siuta. Siuta maintains the clinch.
Siuta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mnusk's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Siuta.
Mnusk lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mnusk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mnusk tries to work over Siuta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Siuta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mnusk misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siuta.
Siuta working aggressively here.
Mnusk presses Siuta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Siuta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Siuta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mnusk.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Siuta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Siuta 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: HRL58
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Forrester Jr throws a nice looking combination but Mnusk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mnusk throws out a counter right but Forrester Jr avoids it with no problem.
Forrester Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thomas Forrester Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forrester Jr ducks under a wild hook from Mnusk.
It looked like Forrester Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Forrester Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Forrester Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Mnusk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Forrester Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Mnusk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Thomas Forrester Jr has been cut.
Forrester Jr ducks under a wild hook from Mnusk.
No joy there for Mnusk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Forrester Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mnusk on the side of the head.
Forrester Jr misses with the combination.
Mnusk misses with a straight right.
Forrester Jr throws a lazy right hand but Mnusk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Forrester Jr misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Forrester Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice cross by Mnusk.
Forrester Jr misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Mnusk to counter with a crisp jab.
Mnusk blocks a jab.
Mnusk fakes the body blow, causing Forrester Jr to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Forrester Jr goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elo Mnusk!
Elo Mnusk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HRL52
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Schultz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Schultz thuds his right hand into Mnusk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Schultz lands a two punch combo. #CL2#
Schultz rushes Mnusk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Schultz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mnusk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Schultz blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Mnusk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Schultz closes the distance and clinches.
Schultz misses with a punch on the inside.
Mnusk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mnusk struggles to land a body shot inside as Schultz controls his hands.
Schultz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Schultz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Schultz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mnusk lands a right hand.
Mnusk working aggressively here.
Schultz has a couple of punches blocked by Mnusk.
Mnusk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schultz stalling.
Mnusk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schultz misses with a punch to the body.
Mnusk can't find room to land a body shot as Schultz controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Mnusk.
A head punch on the inside from Mnusk fails to land.
The referee calls for Schultz to work.
Mnusk misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Mnusk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mnusk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mnusk gets through Schultz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Schultz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Mnusk.
Mnusk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schultz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mnusk avoiding damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schultz.
Schultz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schultz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schultz. #T3#
Mnusk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schultz's elbow.
A short uppercut from Schultz.
Schultz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mnusk misses with a punch to the body.
Mnusk pushes Schultz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mnusk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
Schultz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schultz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mnusk misses with some punches.
Mnusk working aggressively here.
Mnusk swings wildly with an uppercut but Schultz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mnusk. #T4#
Mnusk scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Schultz.
Mnusk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mnusk fails to land.
Mnusk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Schultz blocks a body shot from Mnusk.
Mnusk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mnusk throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Schultz.
Mnusk swings wildly with an uppercut but Schultz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mnusk swings wildly with an uppercut but Schultz uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Elo Mnusk will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mnusk cracks Schultz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Schultz lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab, jab by Mnusk - just one landing.
Schultz lands with a nice body punch.
Schultz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mnusk counters with a big right hand! Oh Schultz is in trouble here! Mnusk follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elo Mnusk!
Our winner, Elo Mnusk, 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: HRL47
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Mnusk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dukes.
Dukes tries to clinch there but Mnusk circles away.
Dukes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dukes fails with the takedown.
Mnusk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dukes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mnusk finds it's way round the side to connect with Dukes's head. #CUT#It looks like Bubba Dukes has been cut.
Mnusk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mnusk misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Dukes clinches up against the cage.
Dukes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mnusk avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Mnusk scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mnusk.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mnusk.#T1#
Mnusk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dukes's elbow.
Dukes 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.
Mnusk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mnusk digs a right hand into Dukes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dukes's gas tank.
Mnusk lands with a short shot to the head.
Dukes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mnusk prevents it.
Mnusk is leaning against Dukes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dukes looks winded!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dukes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mnusk's brow. #BC#
Mnusk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mnusk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Mnusk! Dukes is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elo Mnusk!
Elo Mnusk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Bubba Dukes stepped up to the mic, saying 'I got to get better. Work harder'.

Event: GFC 11: Mnusk vs Landea
Date: Oct 31, 2023

#R1#
Landeau connects with the punch.
Mnusk throws a poor cross that misses
and Landeau counters with a three punch combo that has Mnusk backing up. Mnusk nods at Landeau to acknowledge the strikes.
Mnusk throws a body punch but Landeau moves out of range.
Landeau lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mnusk's sensitive parts.
Landeau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Landeau throws a head kick that misses.
Landeau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Landeau throws a lazy uppercut
letting Mnusk counter with a right hand.
Mnusk misses with a wild body shot.
Landeau misses with a head kick.
Mnusk seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#KD#
Mnusk sends Landeau crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mnusk is motioning to the referee to let Landeau up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like Monte Landeau has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Landeau scores with a kick to the midsection.
Landeau bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mnusk's head backwards.
A slow jab from Mnusk misses its intended target.
Mnusk misses with a hook.
Landeau lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Mnusk staying out of range there.
Mnusk takes a swing at Landeau's ribcage but misses.
Landeau lands a nice hook to Mnusk's body. Mnusk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mnusk lands a lovely overhand right.
Mnusk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Landeau to score with a decent uppercut.
Mnusk takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Landeau instigates a clinch.
Landeau lands a left hand.
Landeau is leaning against Mnusk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Mnusk.
Landeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Mnusk.
A short left from Mnusk.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mnusk.
Landeau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Mnusk.
A head punch on the inside from Landeau fails to land. #T2#
Landeau misses with a punch to the body.
Landeau blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mnusk.
Landeau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Landeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Landeau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mnusk misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mnusk.
Mnusk struggles to land a body shot inside as Landeau controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mnusk.
A right hand to the body from Mnusk.
Landeau prevents a body shot from Mnusk.
Landeau can't find room to land a body shot as Mnusk controls the action.
Mnusk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Landeau.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mnusk.
Mnusk prevents a body shot from Landeau. #T3#
Landeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Landeau.
Landeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Mnusk controls his hands.
Landeau lands a shoulder strike.
Landeau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Landeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mnusk blocking some punches.
Landeau lands a hook to the side of the head.
Landeau misses with some punches.
Landeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Mnusk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Landeau misses with a body punch.
Landeau lands with a light punch inside.
Landeau misses with a body punch.
Landeau works on Mnusk's body with a couple of short punches.
Landeau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mnusk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Mnusk blocks a body shot from Landeau.
Landeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Landeau working aggressively here.
Landeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mnusk tries a body shot but Landeau blocks it.
A short right from Landeau.
Mnusk misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mnusk.
A short right from Landeau.
Landeau tries to work over Mnusk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mnusk.
Landeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mnusk misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Landeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Mnusk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mnusk tries a body shot but Landeau blocks it.
Landeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Mnusk.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Landeau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Monte Landeau's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Landeau throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slow jab from Mnusk misses its intended target.
Landeau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mnusk scores with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Landeau misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Landeau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mnusk slips a jab and a cross from Landeau.
Mnusk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Landeau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Landeau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Mnusk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landeau misses the jab.
Landeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mnusk moves away.
Some wild striking there from Mnusk.
Monte Landeau seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Mnusk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Landeau comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Landeau pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mnusk back to the cage. Landeau follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Elo Mnusk has been cut.
Landeau lands with a kick to the temple. Mnusk shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mnusk lands a lovely overhand right.
Landeau connects with a leg kick.
Mnusk throws an overhand right that lands on Landeau's shoulder, as Landeau tries to avoid the shot.
Landeau drops his hands momentarily and Mnusk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mnusk misses with a body punch
and Landeau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Landeau throws a nice looking combination but Mnusk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mnusk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mnusk lands a right hook to the body.
Landeau takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Mnusk throws a hook but Landeau avoids it easily.
Landeau buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #KD#
Mnusk cracks Landeau with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Landeau looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mnusk finish him? #ROC#Landeau is rocked!
Mnusk is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Landeau flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Landeau is out cold! Mnusk holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elo Mnusk!
Elo Mnusk retains his light heavyweight title!
Elo Mnusk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GFC 8: Rex vs Mnusk
Date: Sep 27, 2023

#R1#
Mnusk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rex.
Mnusk misses the jab.
Rex tries to counter by clinching up but Mnusk breaks away and moves out of range.
A big right from Mnusk misses.
Mnusk works Rex's body with a nice hook.
Rex rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mnusk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mnusk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rex.
Mnusk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rex.
Elo Mnusk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mnusk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mnusk throws a body punch but Rex moves out of range.
As Mnusk tries to get set, Rex tries to push him back and clinch up but Mnusk manages to avoid the attempt.
Rex looks to land a right hand but Mnusk moved out of range.
Rex slips a jab from Mnusk.#T1#
Mnusk lands with a shot to the body.
Mnusk misses with a lunging right hand
and Rex counters with a nice body shot.
Mnusk scores with a nice right hand.
Mnusk throws a body punch but Rex moves out of range.
Rex takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mnusk misses with a straight right.
Mnusk throws a hook but Rex blocks it.
Rex is looking to counter the offense by Mnusk and move into the clinch.
Mnusk drops Rex with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Rex! Mnusk dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elo Mnusk!
Elo Mnusk is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Elo Mnusk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GFC 3: Mnusk vs Falco
Date: Aug 15, 2023

#R1#
Falco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mnusk defends well and Falco ends up having to push Mnusk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mnusk connects with a nice looking jab.
Mnusk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#KD#
Mnusk lands a left and a right that send Falco crashing to the mat, dazed. Mnusk thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Falco is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Sean Falco has been cut.
Mnusk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falco walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Falco limp body while Mnusk jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elo Mnusk!
After winning the bout, Elo Mnusk thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Sean Falco had this to say: 'I want to thank the fans for coming out and supporting me. I know this one is a tough loss but I promise I will come back stronger and better than before. Much respect to my opponent and I wish them the best. Love you all and thank you again. Time to do work!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2023

#R1#
Fedorov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A combination from Fedorov does no damage.
Mnusk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mnusk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fedorov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mnusk thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fedorov! But no joy.
Mnusk throws a big shot that misses.
Mnusk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fedorov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mnusk.
Fedorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mnusk manages to avoid it.
Mnusk scores with a hook to the body. Fedorov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No joy there for Fedorov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fedorov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fedorov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mnusk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mnusk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fedorov. Fedorov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mnusk misses with a jab to the body
and Fedorov counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Mnusk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fedorov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fedorov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mnusk ducks under a wild hook from Fedorov.
A counter left hand to the body from Mnusk misses its target.
Fedorov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fedorov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mnusk.
Fedorov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mnusk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mnusk batters Fedorov with a massive right followed by a huge left! Fedorov is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Mnusk lands a final crushing right hand to drop Fedorov to the mat with a gruesome thud! Mnusk is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Elo Mnusk!
Elo Mnusk 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 18, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mnusk. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Storm.
Mnusk misses the shot to the body.
Mnusk lands with a shot to the body.
Mnusk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mnusk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD#
Mnusk drops Storm with a beautiful combination! Storm stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mnusk is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Sand Storm has been cut.
Storm is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mnusk misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mnusk as he avoids it easily.
Storm takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Storm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Storm looks winded!
Mnusk lands a nice shot that snaps Storm's head back.
Mnusk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#Storm is rocked!
Elo Mnusk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mnusk drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Storm's head, knocking him out cold! Mnusk is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elo Mnusk!
Elo Mnusk 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 14, 2023

#R1#
Mnusk lands a nice looking body shot. #TD2#
GL throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mnusk tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. GL is in Mnusk's guard.
GL throws a big right hand that misses.
Mnusk looking for a sweep. Not yet Mnusk, not yet.
Mnusk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from GL.
GL looking to pass the guard.
Mnusk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
GL looking to pass the guard.
GL trying to control but Mnusk is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
GL is pushing down on Mnusk's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mnusk is fighting to maintain full guard but GL has managed to sneak the leg through.
GL seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Well, if GL is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mnusk blocking the ground and pound attempt from GL. #T1#
GL stalling.
GL works his way into side control. #SUB2#
GL working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mnusk dodges the ground and pound from GL.
GL working the ground and pound but Mnusk is defending the strikes.
Mnusk parries the strikes from GL easily there. GL is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mnusk to escape. #T2#
GL grinds an elbow into Mnusk's temple.
Mnusk is not content to let GL control the position.
GL postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SU2#
GL decides to stand back up.
GL throws a leg kick
and Mnusk counters with a right hand to the body.
Mnusk lands with a nice combination. GL backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Boban GL has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Mnusk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mnusk lands a glancing blow to the side of GL's head.#TD2#
GL shoots in and gets a takedown into Mnusk's guard.
GL looks winded!
Mnusk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mnusk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mnusk tries to get out of the position.
GL trying to control but Mnusk is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
GL is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mnusk wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
GL wants to pass the guard but Mnusk is keeping the position.
GL not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mnusk keeping moving, preventing GL from controlling successfully.
GL working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
GL drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and GL jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
GL postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
GL postures up in Mnusk's guard and throws a big left but Mnusk blocks it.
Mnusk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for GL on the ground.
Mnusk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
GL slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mnusk controls GL momentarily but GL frees himself. #SUB2#
GL drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and GL jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
GL passes Mnusk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
GL wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mnusk keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boban GL dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boban GL'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#
Jab by Mnusk.
GL doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mnusk lands a nice hook to GL's body. GL takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
GL on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mnusk scores with a crisp jab that stopped GL in his tracks.
GL goes for a double leg but Mnusk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mnusk continues to drive forward.
Mnusk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mnusk drops GL with a big left hand! GL is injured, injured bad! Mnusk jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elo Mnusk!
An out of breath Elo Mnusk thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2023

#R1#
Mnusk lands with a hook. Tsiklauri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Tsiklauri drives through and clinches with Mnusk against the cage.
Tsiklauri lands a damaging elbow.
Tsiklauri fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tsiklauri is looking to control Mnusk's arms but Mnusk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tsiklauri has his back to the cage.
Tsiklauri is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tsiklauri is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Mnusk lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Mnusk.
Tsiklauri tries to pull guard but Mnusk forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tsiklauri is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mnusk is defending well.
Elo Mnusk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irakli Tsiklauri.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsiklauri.
Tsiklauri tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mnusk smiles and moves away.
Mnusk lands with a hook. Tsiklauri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tsiklauri wants to clinch up but Mnusk keeps it at a distance.
Tsiklauri misses with a double jab.
Mnusk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tsiklauri wants to clinch.#T1#
Mnusk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tsiklauri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mnusk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice cross by Mnusk.
Mnusk blocks the body kick.
Mnusk is looking to counter punch.
Nice shot by Mnusk.
Tsiklauri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Elo Mnusk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tsiklauri is looking to clinch but Mnusk is avoiding it.
Tsiklauri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mnusk scores with a punch to the head.
Tsiklauri on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#Tsiklauri is rocked!
Tsiklauri drops his hands momentarily. Mnusk doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Tsiklauri staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Tsiklauri doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elo Mnusk!
In his post fight interview, Elo Mnusk gave a big smile as he said 'Follow me on Twi.. hmm, Mike how much do you want for this Buzz thing?'.

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