Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 195
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Sparks.
Stylez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stylez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stylez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sparks defends well and Stylez ends up having to push Sparks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A shot to the body from Stylez misses
and Sparks counters with a nice uppercut.
Sparks slips a straight right by Stylez.
A shot to the body from Sparks misses
and Stylez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Stylez does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stylez throws a series of punches but Sparks avoids them all with ease.
Sparks is looking to counter punch.
Sparks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sparks throws a shot from downtown. Stylez moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Stylez misses the target. #T1#
Stylez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sparks.
Sparks throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Stylez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stylez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stylez looking to pass the guard.
Sparks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stylez throws an elbow that misses. Sparks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stylez's guard. Nice move by Sparks!#REVR#
Sparks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sparks wants to pass the guard but Stylez is keeping the position.
Sparks controlling from the top position. #T2#
Stylez controls Sparks momentarily but Sparks frees himself.
Sparks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sparks controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sparks has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Stylez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sparks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sparks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Sparks preventing the sweep.
Sparks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sparks trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stylez's guard.#SUB2#
Stylez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sparks defends well.#SUB2#
Stylez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sparks passes into half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stylez is trying to get back to full guard.
Stylez is staying active underneath Sparks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stylez trying to hold on to Sparks's head to control him but Sparks postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stylez slips under a jab.
Nice shot by Stylez.
Stylez throws a sloppy body shot
and Sparks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T5#
Stylez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sparks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stylez lands with a hook. Sparks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sparks misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stylez.
Stylez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sparks counters with a stiff right hand.
Stylez misses with a lunging right hand
and Sparks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sparks misses with a jab to the body
and Stylez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stylez moves out of range as Sparks strikes.
Jab by Sparks.
Sparks throws a jab when Stylez was well out of range.#T6#
Horrible takedown attempt by Stylez or perhaps it was just good defense by Sparks, which made it look bad.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparks lands a nice shot to the body.
Stylez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sparks throws a sloppy body shot
and Sparks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Elton Sparks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stylez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sparks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sparks blocks a jab.
Sparks slips under a jab from Stylez.#T7#
Stylez shoots for a double leg takedown but Sparks sprawls well. He's pushed Stylez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Elton Sparks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Stylez.
Stylez misses with an uppercut
and Sparks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sparks throws an off balance right hand
and Stylez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sparks moves away from the strike by Stylez.
A quick step to the side and Sparks tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stylez cracks a nice hook into Sparks's ribs.
Sparks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stylez misses with a body shot
and Sparks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sparks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sparks wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Stylez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stylez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stylez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T8#
Stylez working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stylez is trying to ground and pound but Sparks uses the momentary lack of control by Stylez to regain half guard.
Stylez trying to control from Sparks's half guard. Sparks has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Stylez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stylez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stylez won't allow Sparks to sweep him here. #T9#
Sparks has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stylez wants to control from the top but Sparks keeps moving.
Stylez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stylez throws a big elbow that misses.
Stylez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stylez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Sparks.
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 Elton Sparks will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Stylez with a nice cross.
Elton Sparks is winning the standup battle so far.
Stylez misses with the combination.
Sparks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stylez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sparks throws the left hand but Stylez avoids the punch easily.
Stylez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stylez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sparks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sparks ducks under a wild hook from Stylez.
Stylez slips a jab and a cross from Sparks. #T1#
Stylez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Stylez tries to counter it with a takedown but Sparks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sparks throws a sloppy body shot
and Stylez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sparks misses the shot to the body.
And Stylez tries to counter it with a takedown but Sparks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sparks throws out a loose jab but Stylez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stylez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sparks.
Sparks lands a right hook to the body.
Stylez lands an overhand right.
Stylez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sparks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stylez misses with a left hand
and Sparks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stylez just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Sparks throws a leg kick but Stylez moved away.
Stylez defending well as Sparks loads up on a big left hand.
Stylez throws a hook to the side of Sparks's head but Sparks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stylez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stylez throws a hook but Sparks avoids it easily.
Sparks misses with a right hand
and Stylez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stylez on the side of the head.
A jab from Stylez finds it's way through Sparks's defenses.
Stylez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stylez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Sparks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stylez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sparks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stylez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stylez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sparks pinned against the cage. Sparks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice cross by Stylez.#T4#
Stylez throws a good cross that connects.
Stylez thuds a left hand into Sparks's body.
A jab from Sparks misses.
Stylez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sparks was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sparks misses the jab.
Stylez misses with a left hand
and Sparks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stylez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sparks.
Sparks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stylez swings for the body but Sparks moves out of range. #T5#
Stylez misses the body punch
and Sparks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stylez. Sparks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sparks throws a body shot but no joy.
Sparks slips a straight right by Stylez.
Sparks throws the left hand but Stylez avoids the punch easily.
Sparks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sparks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stylez cracks Sparks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Stylez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T6#
Stylez prevents Sparks from improving his position.
Stylez looks to land a strike but Sparks avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stylez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stylez throws an elbow that misses. Sparks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stylez's guard. Nice move by Sparks!#REVR#
Stylez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T7#
Sparks trying to control the position from guard on top but Stylez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stylez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sparks manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Stylez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stylez throws an elbow that misses. Sparks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stylez's guard. Nice move by Sparks!#REVR#
Sparks trying to control the position from guard on top but Stylez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T8#
Sparks looking to sit in guard and control but Stylez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Stylez prevents Sparks from getting back to his feet.
Stylez stays in close to Sparks's body and controls the position.
Sparks is trying to control the position but Stylez postures up.
Sparks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stylez.
Stylez throws a strike but Sparks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T9##SUB2#
Stylez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Stylez is looking for a triangle but Sparks pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Sparks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stylez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sparks has managed to get both his arms back between Stylez's legs - danger averted.
Stylez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sparks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Elton Sparks will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Sparks scores with a body shot.
Sparks throws a head kick that misses.
Sparks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stylez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sparks misses with a straight right.
Sparks sets himself, and Stylez steps forward looking for the clinch! Sparks avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparks looks to throw the jab but Stylez is out of range.
Sparks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stylez.
Sparks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stylez momentarily. #T1#
Stylez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stylez swats away the attempt to clinch by Sparks.
Stylez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sparks defends well and Stylez ends up having to push Sparks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stylez misses the jab.
Sparks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sparks throws a hook but Stylez blocks it.#CL2#
Stylez has managed to clinch.
Stylez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sparks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Stylez prevents a body shot from Sparks.
Sparks struggles to land a body shot inside as Stylez controls his hands.
Sparks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sparks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stylez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Sparks.
Stylez scores with a shoulder strike.
Sparks landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stylez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sparks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sparks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sparks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sparks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Stylez struggles to land a body shot inside as Sparks controls his hands.
Stylez fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Sparks breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Sparks as Stylez shoots in.
Elton Sparks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Stylez.
A telegraphed right hand from Sparks misses the target.
Sparks throws a series of punches but Stylez avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Stylez rushes Sparks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stylez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sparks backwards.
Stylez lands an elbow just above Sparks 's eye.
Sparks taking a breather.#T4#
A knee to the head by Sparks.
Sparks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sparks looking to slow down the pace here.
Sparks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stylez blocks an uppercut.
Stylez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stylez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stylez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stylez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stylez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sparks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T5#
Stylez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sparks blocks the elbow strike.
Stylez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sparks throws a head punch that misses.
Sparks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sparks avoids a wild elbow strike from Stylez.
Stylez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sparks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Elton Sparks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sparks blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sparks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sparks lands with a short shot to the head. #T6#
A body shot lands from Stylez.
Sparks taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Stylez fails to land.
Sparks missing with knees to the body.
Sparks misses with an elbow over the top.
The referee calls for Stylez to work.
Sparks misses with the head strike.
Sparks tries to stall but Stylez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sparks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stylez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sparks smiles and moves away.
Good exchange - Stylez coming out on top.#T7#
Stylez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sparks throws a lazy uppercut
and Stylez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sparks thinking.
Stylez tries to clinch up.
Bubba Stylez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stylez misses with a looping left.
Sparks throws an off balance right hand
and Stylez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sparks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stylez.
Sparks seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sparks just misses with a punch to the body. #T8#
Sparks tries to clinch up.
Sparks moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stylez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sparks at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sparks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stylez lands a jab to the head. #T9#
Sparks cracks Stylez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stylez scores with a jab.
Sparks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sparks misses with a straight right. #CL#
Sparks clinches up against the cage.
Stylez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sparks with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sparks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sparks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Elton Sparks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sparks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sparks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elton Sparks!
Elton Sparks was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: TOF 181
Date: Dec 15, 2024

#R1#
Sparks throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Vayrynen counters with a single leg into guard. Sparks didn't expect that. #ES#
Sparks pushes Vayrynen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Vayrynen takes a swing at Sparks's ribcage but misses.
Sparks throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#It looks like Paavo Vayrynen has been cut.
Sparks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sparks misses with an uppercut. Vayrynen saw that one coming.
Vayrynen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vayrynen scores with a hook.
Sparks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sparks tries to clinch there but Vayrynen circles away.
Sparks swings for the body but Vayrynen moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vayrynen misses with a takedown attempt - Sparks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Sparks throws a lazy uppercut
and Vayrynen counters with a stiff right hand.
Vayrynen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sparks on the side of the head.
Sparks lands a jab.
Vayrynen's corner calls for a 1-2. Vayrynen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vayrynen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sparks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sparks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vayrynen doesn't seem bothered though.
Vayrynen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sparks throws out a loose jab but Vayrynen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vayrynen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vayrynen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Sparks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vayrynen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparks.
Vayrynen feints the counter takedown.
Vayrynen slips a jab from Sparks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vayrynen throws a jab but it's blocked by Sparks.
Sparks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vayrynen moves away from the strike by Sparks.
Vayrynen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vayrynen looks to land a left hand but Sparks moved out of range nicely.
Vayrynen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from Sparks misses.
Vayrynen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sparks just misses with a punch to the body.
Vayrynen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vayrynen scores with a punch to the head.
Sparks throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Vayrynen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T3#
Sparks is holding on to half guard well.
Sparks regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Vayrynen.
Vayrynen stopping the sweep attempt from Sparks.
Sparks wants to hit a sweep here but Vayrynen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sparks there!
Sparks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparks wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Vayrynen. #SUB2#
Vayrynen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Sparks is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sparks and Vayrynen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T4#
Vayrynen wants to take a breather but Sparks manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Vayrynen.
Sparks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vayrynen wants to control from the top but Sparks keeps moving.
Sparks can't keep his opponent in guard - Vayrynen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vayrynen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vayrynen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T5#
Sparks keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Vayrynen is stalling here. Sparks is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vayrynen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sparks has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Vayrynen is trying to control Sparks's posture but Sparks avoids it.
Sparks remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sparks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vayrynen keeps working. #T6#
Sparks is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Vayrynen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Vayrynen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sparks is looking to take a break and control but Vayrynen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Vayrynen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vayrynen is letting Sparks control him for a moment. #T7##SU#
Sparks stands up and beckons Vayrynen to his feet.
Vayrynen blocks the body kick.
Sparks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vayrynen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sparks's hands.
Sparks misses with a straight left.
Sparks tries to clinch but Vayrynen moves away
and Vayrynen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sparks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sparks misses with a straight left.
Sparks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T8#
Vayrynen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vayrynen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sparks avoids it really well and circles away.
Vayrynen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sparks misses with a wild body shot.
Vayrynen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sparks doesn't manage to clinch there - Vayrynen circles away.
Some wild striking there from Sparks.
Sparks swings widly with a right hand
and Vayrynen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T9#
Vayrynen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparks.
Vayrynen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vayrynen throws a low kick but Sparks moves out of range easily.
Vayrynen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sparks had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sparks throws a jab when Vayrynen was well out of range.
Vayrynen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sparks throwing a counter right hand but Vayrynen manages to avoid it.
Vayrynen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparks moves away.
A combination from Sparks does no damage.
Sparks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab from Vayrynen.
Vayrynen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sparks.
Sparks looks to land a left hand but Vayrynen moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paavo Vayrynen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paavo Vayrynen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Vayrynen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sparks throws out a loose jab but Vayrynen uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Vayrynen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sparks to the mat! Sparks manages to get full guard.
Vayrynen looking to pass the guard.
Sparks has Vayrynen pulled in close to control his posture.
Sparks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vayrynen works over Sparks with some ground and pound from guard.
Vayrynen wants to pass the guard but Sparks is keeping the position.
Vayrynen is looking to work some ground and pound but Sparks has wrist control.#T1#
Sparks wants to sweep but no luck.
Vayrynen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparks has Vayrynen pulled in close to control his posture.
Sparks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vayrynen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vayrynen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sparks wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Vayrynen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sparks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sparks has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Vayrynen is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Sparks stays in close to Vayrynen's body and controls the position.
Paavo Vayrynen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vayrynen is trying to keep Sparks in close.
Sparks preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Vayrynen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vayrynen trying to keep a closed guard but Sparks is proving a slippery customer. #T3##SUB2#
Vayrynen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Vayrynen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Vayrynen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vayrynen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Vayrynen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sparks has passed into half guard! #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sparks trying to control the pace.
Sparks has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vayrynen gets full guard.#T5##SUB2#
Sparks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vayrynen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sparks controls the pace.
Sparks tries to stand but Vayrynen is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sparks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vayrynen is looking to clinch.
Elton Sparks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sparks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vayrynen has time to react.#CUT#That has opened up Paavo Vayrynen's cut even more.
Nice uppercut there from Vayrynen.#T6##TD2#
Vayrynen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sparks's guard.
Vayrynen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sparks wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sparks keeping moving, preventing Vayrynen from controlling successfully. #ES#
Sparks pushes Vayrynen off and scrambles back to his feet.
Paavo Vayrynen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T7#
Sparks lands with an overhand left.
Sparks tries to land a leg kick but Vayrynen saw it coming and moves away.
Vayrynen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sparks defends it well.
Sparks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sparks.
Sparks throws a hook but Vayrynen blocks it.
Sparks looks to land a right hand but Vayrynen moved out of range.
Vayrynen throws an off balance right hand
and Sparks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vayrynen thinking.
Sparks throws a hook but Vayrynen blocks it.
Nice straight punches there by Sparks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sparks.#CUT#The cut above Paavo Vayrynen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T8#
Vayrynen defending well as Sparks loads up on a big left hand.
Vayrynen misses with a body shot.
Vayrynen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vayrynen throws a series of punches but Sparks avoids them all with ease.
Vayrynen throws a nice looking combination but Sparks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice shot lands for Vayrynen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vayrynen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sparks.
Sparks misses with a body shot. #T9#
Vayrynen shoots in looking for a takedown but Sparks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vayrynen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab from Sparks misses.
Sparks lands a slapping body shot.
Vayrynen is breathing heavily.
Sparks throws a jab when Vayrynen was well out of range.
Vayrynen misses with a body shot.
Vayrynen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sparks's head backwards.
A big left from Sparks misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparks throws a hook to the side of Vayrynen's head but Vayrynen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sparks throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sparks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vayrynen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elton Sparks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paavo Vayrynen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Sparks tries a head kick but it misses.
Vayrynen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sparks misses with an uppercut.
Sparks misses the body punch #TD2#
and Vayrynen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sparks's guard.
Sparks wants to get back to his feet but Vayrynen passes into half guard. #REVR#
Well, if Vayrynen 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vayrynen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sparks's head.
Sparks regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Sparks managing to control the position.
Vayrynen lands a couple of elbows.
Vayrynen tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparks is retaining full guard.
Sparks is trying to control the position but Vayrynen postures up.
Vayrynen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sparks working a defensive guard here.
Vayrynen tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparks is retaining full guard.
Sparks trying to control the position.
Sparks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vayrynen on the ground.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vayrynen trying to control but Sparks is working from the bottom.
Vayrynen stopping the sweep attempt from Sparks.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vayrynen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sparks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vayrynen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sparks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Sparks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vayrynen tries to move into range but Sparks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3##TD2#
Vayrynen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sparks is trying to control the position but Vayrynen postures up.
Vayrynen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vayrynen postures up.
Vayrynen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vayrynen is looking to work some ground and pound but Sparks has wrist control.
Vayrynen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Vayrynen wants to control from the top but Sparks keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Vayrynen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sparks wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sparks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vayrynen trying to control but Sparks is working from the bottom.
Sparks wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Sparks working a defensive guard here.
Vayrynen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sparks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sparks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sparks is pulling down on Vayrynen's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sparks throws a body shot but no joy.
Vayrynen moves away from the strike by Sparks.
Sparks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vayrynen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sparks lands with an overhand left.#T6#
Sparks throws a body shot but no joy.
Vayrynen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sparks defends it well.
Sparks throws a looping overhand right but Vayrynen ducks down to avoid it.
Sparks looks to throw the jab but Vayrynen is out of range. #TD2#
Vayrynen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vayrynen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sparks keeping full guard, as Vayrynen tries to pass.
Sparks seems keen to control Vayrynen's posture.
Sparks looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Vayrynen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vayrynen stopping the sweep attempt from Sparks.
Vayrynen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vayrynen wants to control from the top but Sparks keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sparks wants to clinch up but Vayrynen keeps it at a distance.
Vayrynen fails with a takedown attempt.
Sparks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T8#
A solid leg kick lands there for Sparks.
Vayrynen throws a body kick that misses
enabling Sparks to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#Paavo Vayrynen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Sparks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vayrynen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparks.
Vayrynen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sparks cracks Vayrynen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vayrynen lands a nice hook to Sparks's body. Sparks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vayrynen scores with a nice strike.#T9#
Vayrynen throws a hook but Sparks blocks it.
Vayrynen with a jab.
Sparks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sparks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sparks swats away the attempt to clinch by Vayrynen.
Sparks misses with a right hand
and Vayrynen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Sparks misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paavo Vayrynen.
I think Vayrynen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paavo Vayrynen!
After winning the bout, Paavo Vayrynen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 172
Date: Nov 17, 2024

#R1#
Pumpkins walks into a straight right hand from Sparks.
Sparks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pumpkins.
A little jabbing left from Sparks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pumpkins throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Sparks counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pumpkins! Sparks lets Pumpkins back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Pumpkins misses with an uppercut.
Pumpkins throws the left hand but Sparks avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Sparks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sparks slips a jab from Pumpkins.
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!
Sparks misses with an uppercut.
Sparks cracks a nice hook into Pumpkins's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Pumpkins.
Pumpkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Sparks misses with a right hand #CL#
and Pumpkins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pumpkins.
A short left from Pumpkins.
Pumpkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sparks's efforts to push away.
Pumpkins misses with the head strike.
Sparks misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Sparks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pumpkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sparks is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sparks lands a nice hook to Pumpkins's body. Pumpkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sparks throws a hook to the side of Pumpkins's head but Pumpkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Pumpkins tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sparks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pumpkins lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Pumpkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pumpkins missing with a left hand there. Sparks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sparks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pumpkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sparks.
Sparks misses with a looping left.
Sparks misses the jab.
Pumpkins is looking to counter punch.
Sparks misses with a straight left.
Sparks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Sparks scores with a nice strike.
Pumpkins misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Sparks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pumpkins.
Sparks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sparks throws a looping overhand right but Pumpkins ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Pumpkins rushes Sparks and presses him up against the cage.
Sparks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pumpkinss head.
Pumpkins keeps control of Sparks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pumpkins lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Pumpkins's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sparks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pumpkins throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Pumpkins misses with the head strike.
Pumpkins keeps control of Sparks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sparks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pumpkins tries a knee to the head but Sparks blocks it.
Sparks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pumpkins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pumpkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pumpkins misses with a knee to the head.
Sparks misses with a punch to the body.
Sparks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sparks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sparks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sparks fails to land.
Sparks is stalling here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T5#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pumpkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pumpkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sparks tries to break free but Pumpkins pushes him back against the cage.
Sparks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pumpkins tries to work over Sparks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pumpkins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sparks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pumpkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Sparks on the inside.
Pumpkins working aggressively here.
Sparks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pumpkins misses with a body punch.
Pumpkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pumpkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T6#
Pumpkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sparks's elbow. #BC2#
Sparks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pumpkins lands a shot to the body.
Pumpkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Pumpkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pumpkins working aggressively here.
Sparks tries to break free but Pumpkins pushes him back against the cage.
Sparks blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sparks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pumpkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sparks misses with a knee to the head. #T7#
Sparks swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Sparks manages to break the clinch.
Sparks wants to clinch.
Pumpkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pumpkins staying out of range there.
Sparks misses with a jab to the body
and Sparks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T8#
Sparks throws the left hand but Pumpkins avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Pumpkins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sparks.
Pumpkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sparks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sparks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pumpkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sparks counters with a right hand to the body.
Pumpkins throws a hook to the side of Sparks's head but Sparks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sparks throws out a counter right but Pumpkins avoids it with no problem.
Pumpkins slips a jab from Sparks.
Pumpkins slips a jab and a cross from Sparks.
Sparks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pumpkins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sparks.#T9#
Sparks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pumpkins takes one to the side of the head.
Pumpkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sparks.
Pumpkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pumpkins misses with a wild body shot.
Pumpkins takes one on the button.
A punch combination from Pumpkins misses.
Sparks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Elton Sparks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparks's corner calls for a 1-2. Sparks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elton Sparks dominated that round.
That's time! Pumpkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Pumpkins moves away from the strike by Sparks.
Pumpkins ducks under a wild hook from Sparks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparks. Pumpkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pumpkins throws a shot to the body.
Sparks lands the left hand.
Sparks misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pumpkins slips under a jab.
Jab, jab by Sparks - just one landing.
Pumpkins slips a straight right by Sparks.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparks. Pumpkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pumpkins's corner calls for a 1-2. Pumpkins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pumpkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sparks just misses with a punch to the body.
Pumpkins throws a big counter combination but Sparks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Elton Sparks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pumpkins takes a swing at Sparks's ribcage but misses.
Sparks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sparks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Pumpkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Sparks misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Pumpkins counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sparks! Pumpkins lets Sparks back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
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!#KD#
Pumpkins cracks Sparks with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pumpkins has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sparks to stand back up!#ROC#Sparks is rocked!
Pumpkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sparks throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Pumpkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pumpkins has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T2##KD2#
Sparks lands a left and a right that send Pumpkins crashing to the mat, dazed. Sparks thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Pumpkins is rocked!
Sparks tried to score with a low kick but Pumpkins checks it.
Pumpkins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pumpkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sparks scores with a jab.
Oh Pumpkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sparks throws a jab but it's blocked by Pumpkins.
Pumpkins seems to have got his legs back now.
Sparks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pumpkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sparks circles away quickly and effectively.
Sparks avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
A slow jab from Sparks misses its intended target.
Sparks throws a shot to the body.
Sparks throws a series of strikes that have Pumpkins backpedaling.
Pumpkins misses with a shot to the body
and Sparks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pumpkins throws a series of punches but Sparks moves out of range.
A jab from Sparks misses.
Sparks cracks Pumpkins with a hook to the temple - Pumpkins is on wobbly legs here! Sparks swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Pumpkins falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Sparks wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Elton Sparks!
Elton Sparks spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: TOF 159
Date: Oct 06, 2024

#R1#
Sparks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Messing was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparks.
Messing uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Messing shoots for a double leg takedown but Sparks sprawls well. He's pushed Messing's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sparks throws out a loose jab but Messing uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Messing throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Messing shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sparks is staying active underneath Messing, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sparks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messing passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sparks!
Messing looking to finish Sparks with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sparks!#T1#
Sparks tries to hold on but Messing postures up.
Messing content just to control the position here.
Messing raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sparks sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Messing 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.
Ground and pound from Messing. #SUB#
Messing is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sparks sees it coming and defends easily.
We've been hearing that Messing has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sparks wants to control but Messing is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sparks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Messing. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Sparks is staying active underneath Messing, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sparks is trying to maintain the position but Messing is very close to passing his half guard.
Messing wants to pass the guard but Sparks is defending well. #SUB#
Messing is looking for a kimura here.
Messing wants to control but Sparks is keeping him busy.
Sparks trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Sparks wants to get back to full guard.
Messing content to control rather than advance.
Sparks controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sparks takes one to the chin there.
Sparks misses the jab.
Elton Sparks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Messing bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Messing has his takedown stuffed
and Sparks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Gerard Messing has been cut.#T4#
Messing slips a jab from Sparks.#TD#
Sparks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Messing to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Messing not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sparks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Messing is one step ahead there.
Sparks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T5#
Sparks is pulling down on Messing's head to control his posture.
Messing passes Sparks's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sparks trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Messing controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Messing landing strikes, looking to finish!
Messing unloading with bombs!#SUB#
Messing working for a submission but Sparks is keeping him at bay.
Sparks is trying to escape the mount. #T6#
Messing looking to control but Sparks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sparks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Messing avoids the attempt from Sparks to control.
Sparks is squirming around, avoiding Messing's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Sparks is working to get back to half guard.
Messing can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sparks is looking to escape.
Messing lands a couple of good shots and Sparks has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Sparks takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Messing avoiding Sparks 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Messing working for a choke but Sparks is defending well.
Messing gets his hands free as Sparks looks to control. #T8#
Sparks is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Messing is staying active.
Sparks tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Messing is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sparks defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sparks looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T9#
The referee is taking a good look at Sparks as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Messing!
Sparks trying to control the action but Messing just sinks the hooks in.
Messing landing with strikes.
Sparks wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Messing lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gerard Messing dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerard Messing's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice cross by Sparks.
Messing lands a jab.
Sparks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Messing throws out the jab.
Sparks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Messing with a poor takedown
and Sparks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Messing thinking. #CL2#
Sparks moves into range and clinches up with Messing.
Messing leaning his opponent against the cage.
Messing is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sparks can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparks keeps control of Messing as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sparks stops a takedown attempt from Messing.
Sparks controlling the action here for a moment. #T1#
Sparks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Messings head.
Sparks letting Messing take a breather here.#BC#
Messing breaks the clinch.
Messing walks into a jab.
Sparks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Messing on the side of the head.
Sparks blocks a jab.
Elton Sparks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Messing doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Messing looks for a takedown but Sparks sprawls well.
Sparks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerard Messing. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Messing swings for the body but Sparks moves out of range.
It seemed like Sparks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sparks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Messing.
Messing attempts a counter takedown but Sparks avoids it well and moves away.
Messing throws a body shot but no joy.
Sparks swings for the body but Messing moves out of range.
Sparks throws a low kick but it's checked well by Messing.
Messing half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Messing lands a body shot.
Sparks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Messing.
Elton Sparks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sparks enables Messing to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sparks manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T3#
Messing lands a couple of elbows.
Messing looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sparks is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Messing accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Messing pushing down on Sparks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Messing tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sparks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Messing controlling the action here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sparks wants to control but Messing is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Messing looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sparks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sparks tries to kick Messing off but Messing keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Messing is working for a kimura but Sparks is defending it quite comfortably.
Messing seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T5#
Sparks is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Messing is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sparks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Messing.
Messing thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sparks won't allow Messing to pass to mount.
Sparks preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Messing working the head and body with strikes. #T6#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sparks looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Messing is working away from the top position though.
Messing throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Messing throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sparks preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jab from Sparks.#T7#
Messing jabs at Sparks's body.
Sparks lands a nice hook to Messing's body. Messing takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Messing moves away from the strike by Sparks.
Messing shoots in but Sparks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Messing rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sparks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Messing swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sparks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T8#
Sparks misses with a hook.
Messing checks a leg kick.
Messing connects with a single shot there.
Messing moves into range and connects with a jab.
Messing throws a poor cross that misses
and Sparks counters with a straight right hand.
Sparks throws the left hand but Messing avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Sparks misses.
Sparks lands a nice looking body shot.
Messing swings for the body but Sparks moves out of range. #T9#
Sparks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sparks lands with an overhand left.
Sparks throws a hook but Messing avoids it easily.
Messing tries to counter with a takedown but Sparks is quick to defend against it.
Messing fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sparks throws an overhand right that lands on Messing's shoulder, as Messing tries to avoid the shot.
Messing blocks a jab.
Messing half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparks misses with a hook.
Messing moves away from the strike by Sparks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elton Sparks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gerard Messing'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Sparks lands a nice looking body shot.
Sparks throws a body shot but no joy.
Messing feinted with a counter takedown.
Messing gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sparks.
Sparks misses with a straight right.
Messing feinted with a counter takedown.
Sparks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Messing looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sparks is fending him off so far but Messing persists. Nope, Sparks circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparks throws a series of punches but Messing avoids them all with ease.
Messing dives in for a single leg takedown but Sparks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sparks working aggressively here. #TD#
Messing has picked Sparks up - he's going for a ride! Messing dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T1#
Messing is trying to control. Sparks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sparks has hold of Messing's hands but Messing slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sparks is trying to stand.
Messing wants to control but Sparks is keeping him busy.
Messing is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sparks wants to improve his position but Messing is controlling well.
Messing wants to pass the guard but Sparks is defending well.
Messing takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Messing not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Messing throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Messing is trying to control. Sparks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sparks is trying to maintain the position but Messing is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sparks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Messing. Sparks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Messing walks into a stiff left hand from Sparks.#T3#
Sparks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Messing.
Messing misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Sparks.
Messing darts in looking for a takedown but Sparks gets double underhooks and turns Messing into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerard Messing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparks is pressed up against the cage. Messing has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sparks down to the mat. Sparks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Messing misses with a straight right.
Sparks throws a shot from downtown. Messing moves away and avoids it.
Messing just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Sparks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sparks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Messing sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sparks tries to clinch up but Messing circles away and keeps his distance.
Messing changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4##TD#
Messing drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sparks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Messing is one step ahead there.
Messing trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Messing not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sparks working a defensive guard but Messing passes into half guard.
Gerard Messing overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T5#
Messing not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Messing works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sparks tries to hold on but Messing postures up.
Sparks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Messing haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sparks is working to get back to half guard.
Messing working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T6#
Messing with shots to the head and body - Sparks looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC#Sparks is rocked!
Messing is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Sparks goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Messing!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gerard Messing!
Gerard Messing decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: TOF 151
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Sparks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sparks sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hekkala tries to clinch but Sparks is having none of it.
Hekkala ducks under a wild hook from Sparks.
Hekkala lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hekkala moves out of range as Sparks strikes.
Hekkala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sparks misses with a straight left.
Hekkala ducks under a wild hook from Sparks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hekkala wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sparks lands with a cross.
Sparks misses the jab.
Sparks thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Hekkala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sparks is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hekkala's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nice body kick from Hekkala.
Sparks throws a right hand that misses
and Hekkala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hekkala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sparks throws out the jab.
It seemed like Hekkala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sparks keeps the fight on the outside.
Hekkala misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sparks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sparks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sparks walks into a straight right hand from Hekkala.
Sparks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hekkalas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Hekkala blocks a jab.
Sparks throws a hook to the side of Hekkala's head but Hekkala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hekkala clobbers Sparks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Elton Sparks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparks moves out of range of the body kick from Hekkala.
Sparks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hekkala moves away.
Sparks throws a jab when Hekkala was well out of range.
Sparks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hekkala.
Hekkala misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Sparks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab by Hekkala.
Hekkala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sparks.
Hekkala ducks under a wild hook from Sparks.#T3#
Sparks misses with a two punch combination.
Hekkala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sparks.
Sparks misses with a looping left.
Hekkala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sparks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sparks blocks a head kick by Hekkala.
Hekkala scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hekkala throws a hook but Sparks avoids it easily.
Sparks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hekkala looks to throw a body kick
and Sparks counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Horus Hekkala has been cut.
Hekkala with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sparks to score with a decent uppercut.
Hekkala lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Sparks gets tackled into the cage by Hekkala. Hekkala maintains the clinch. #T4#
Hekkala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sparks missing with knees to the body.
Hekkala scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hekkala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hekkala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Sparks's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sparks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Hekkala on the inside.
Hekkala cracks Sparks with a nice body shot.
Sparks missing with knees to the body.
Sparks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hekkala pushes Sparks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sparks is breathing heavily.
Hekkala prevents Sparks from breaking the clinch.
Sparks trying to control the position but instead, Hekkala has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sparks into the cage.#T5#
A short right from Hekkala on the inside.
A short right from Hekkala.
Sparks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hekkala has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sparks. #BC2#
Hekkala manages to break the clinch.
Hekkala circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sparks misses with a shot to the body
and Hekkala counters with a stiff right hand.
Hekkala misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Hekkala misses the target.
Sparks misses with a right hand
and Hekkala counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hekkala works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hekkala with the inside leg kick. #T6#
Hekkala tries to clinch but Sparks moves out of range. #CL2#
Hekkala gets a clinch.
Hekkala throws a punch but it's blocked by Sparks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sparks tries to land knees in the clinch but Hekkala avoids the damage to the body.
Hekkala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sparks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hekkala misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Hekkala fails to land.
Sparks blocks a body shot from Hekkala.
Sparks lands with a light punch inside.
Hekkala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sparks backwards.
Come on Sparks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sparks stalling in the clinch but Hekkala improves position. #T7#
Hekkala misses with the head strike.
Sparks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hekkala has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short body shot lands from Sparks as the two fighters clinch.
Hekkala struggles to land a body shot inside as Sparks controls his hands.
Sparks working aggressively here.
A short right from Sparks.
Sparks tries to land a knee to the head but Hekkala blocks with his arms.
Hekkala pushes Sparks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sparks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hekkala's elbow.
Hekkala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hekkala can't find room to land a body shot as Sparks controls the action.
Sparks blocks an uppercut.
Sparks stalls. #BC#
Sparks breaks the clinch. #T8#
Sparks scores with a nice right hand.
Sparks throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Hekkala counters with a crisp one two that drops Sparks! Hekkala thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sparks to his feet! Sparks is in big trouble!#ROC2#Sparks is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparks leaves his chin hanging out and Hekkala seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Sparks crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Horus Hekkala!
Horus Hekkala decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Elton Sparks had this to say: 'No worries, I just wanted to see what showed up in my TOTT!'.

Event: TOF 141
Date: Aug 11, 2024

#R1#
Merchant moves away from the strike by Sparks.
Sparks misses with a hook #TD#
and Merchant counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sparks won't be happy with that.
Merchant throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sparks is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Merchant has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sparks is looking to regain half guard here but Merchant keeps moving and retains side control.
Merchant fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We've been hearing that Merchant has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The strikes coming from Merchant are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Merchant trying to control the action but Sparks is working from the bottom.
Sparks seems a little lost for a moment, as Merchant dominates the positioning.#T1#
Sparks is trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sparks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Merchant lands a few punches from side control.
Merchant just content to control the position.
Merchant connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sparks some visible discomfort.
Merchant is working Sparks over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Merchant goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sparks rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Merchant's guard! Nice work there by Sparks!
Merchant looking for a sweep. Not yet Merchant, not yet. #T2#
Sparks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Merchant is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Merchant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sparks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sparks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Merchant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sparks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Merchant controls Sparks momentarily but Sparks frees himself. #SU2#
Sparks stands up from Merchant's guard - Sparks perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sparks throws a big shot that misses.
Sparks just misses with a punch to the body.
Sparks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sparks throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Merchant counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Merchant working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Sparks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sparks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Merchant stands up over Sparks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sparks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sparks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merchant is one step ahead there.
Sparks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Merchant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Merchant trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merchant is looking to work some ground and pound but Sparks has wrist control.#T5#
Merchant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparks is keeping the position for now.
Sparks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Merchant won't allow Sparks to get back to his feet.
Merchant postures up and lands a big shot to Sparks's brow.
Merchant 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.
Sparks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Merchant.
Sparks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Merchant content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Merchant trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparks seems keen to control Merchant's posture.
Merchant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sparks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sparks holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Merchant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sparks tries to bum rush Merchant with a series of wild strikes but Merchant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Merchant avoids the body shot from Sparks.
Sparks swings away with a body shot that misses
and Merchant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Merchant's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sparks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Merchant scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#It looks like Devon Merchant has been cut.
Merchant drops his hands momentarily and Sparks takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T7#
Merchant misses with a right hand
and Sparks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sparks thuds a left hand into Merchant's body.
Elton Sparks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Merchant circles away quickly and effectively.
Sparks throws a looping overhand right but Merchant ducks down to avoid it.
Merchant attempts a counter takedown but Sparks avoids it well and moves away.
Sparks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sparks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Merchant moves away.
Sparks missing with a left hand there. Merchant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sparks tries a head kick but it misses. #TD#
Merchant shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Merchant was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Sparks bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T8#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Merchant slips under a jab.
Merchant drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sparks sprawls and moves away.
Sparks swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Merchant counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sparks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Merchant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Merchant is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Merchant throws a big right hand that misses.
Merchant throwing strikes from guard but Sparks blocks nicely.
Sparks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T9#
Sparks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Merchant is looking to work some ground and pound but Sparks has wrist control.
Merchant tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparks is retaining full guard.
Sparks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merchant is one step ahead there.
Merchant wants to control from the top but Sparks keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big left from Merchant misses.
Sparks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Merchant looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Merchant staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Elton Sparks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Devon Merchant's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sparks throws a leg kick but Merchant moved away.
Merchant walks into a stiff left hand from Sparks.
Merchant slips under a jab.
Merchant drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sparks lands with a cross.
Sparks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Sparks misses the target.
Merchant drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sparks sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Merchant.
Merchant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparks moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Merchant. Sparks does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Sparks misses. #T1#
Merchant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sparks.
Sparks slips under a jab.
Sparks is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sparks scores with a body shot.
Merchant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Sparks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Merchant scores with a sloppy right hand. Sparks should have avoided that one.
Nice shot lands for Merchant.
Sparks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Merchant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sparks.
Sparks unleashes a big counter combination but Merchant bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sparks throws a hook but Merchant avoids it easily.
Elton Sparks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sparks throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Merchant to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Sparks lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sparks lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Merchant can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Sparks and Merchant drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Sparks.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elton Sparks!
After the fight, Elton Sparks was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: TOF 129
Date: Jul 06, 2024

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

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

Event: TOF 117
Date: May 26, 2024

#R1#
Strong misses with the body kick
and Strong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Lucaerys Strong has been cut.
Sparks misses with a hook. Strong ducked under it nicely.
Sparks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from Sparks misses.
Strong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sparks throws a big shot that misses.
Strong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sparks looks to land a right hand but Strong moved out of range.
Strong half committed to a counter leg kick.
Strong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sparks.
Strong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparks throws out a loose jab but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strong doesn't manage to clinch there - Sparks circles away.
Sparks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strong fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Strong sizes up Sparks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've been told by Strong's head coaches at Ragnarok\'s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sparks throws a body punch but Strong moves out of range.
Sparks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sparks avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Sparks misses.
Sparks misses with a body shot.
Strong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Strong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sparks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sparks takes a swing at Strong's ribcage but misses.
Sparks checks a leg kick.
Sparks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Strong slips under a jab from Sparks.
Sparks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strong tries to clinch but Sparks is having none of it.
Lucaerys Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Sparks.
Strong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strong scores with a nice head shot.
Strong thuds his shin into the meat of Sparks's side.
Strong throws a low kick, looking for Sparks's leg but Sparks calmly moves out of range.
Strong with the inside leg kick.
Strong's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Strong duly obliges.
Good leg kick by Strong.
Strong scores with a head kick. Sparks tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sparks looks to score with a jab to the body but Strong is just out of range.#T3#
Sparks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strong.
Strong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sparks.
Strong defending well as Sparks loads up on a big left hand.
Strong throws a shot to the body.
Strong throws a shot from downtown. Sparks moves away and avoids it.
Strong tries to clinch up but Sparks circles away and keeps his distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Sparks misses.
Strong is looking to score with low kicks.
Sparks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Strong misses with a wild body shot.
Strong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Strong walks into a stiff left hand from Sparks.
Sparks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T4#
Sparks misses with a hook
and Sparks 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.
Sparks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sparks slips under a jab from Strong.
Strong lands with an uppercut that bounces Sparks off the cage and back into range.
Strong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sparks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sparks scores with a body shot.
Strong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sparks.
A shot to the liver by Strong. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Strong drives through and clinches with Sparks against the cage.
Sparks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strong tries to land knees in the clinch but Sparks avoids the damage to the body. #T5#
Sparks working Strong over with knees to the body.#BC2#
Sparks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Strong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sparks misses with a hook. Strong ducked under it nicely.
Sparks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strong.
Strong throws a push kick but Sparks slaps the foot to one side.
Strong throws a lazy head kick
and Sparks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sparks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strong.
Sparks is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Strong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sparkss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Strong moves out of range of the strikes.
Strong throws a sloppy head kick and Sparks moves out of range easily.
Strong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sparks misses the target. #T6#
Strong blocks a jab.
Strong throws a leg kick but Sparks sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sparks misses with a looping right.
Nice body punch from Sparks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strong throws a leg kick but Sparks moved away.
Sparks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strong.
Strong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sparks is able to avoid easily.
Strong throws a head kick that misses.
Sparks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sparks flicks out a counter leg kick but Strong steps away.
Sparks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strong moves away.
Sparks misses with a straight right.
Strong fakes the leg kick and cracks Sparks in the body. #T7#
Strong misses with a head kick.
Sparks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Sparks misses.
Strong misses with a head kick.
Sparks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strong lands with a kick to the temple. Sparks shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Strong tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Sparks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sparks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Strong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A low kick lands for Strong.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparks. Strong does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Strong.
Strong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sparks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strong lands with a kick to the ribs. #T8#
Sparks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strong.
Strong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparks throws a series of punches but Strong avoids them all with ease.
Sparks missing with a left hand there. Strong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sparks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sparks misses with an uppercut. Strong saw that one coming.
Strong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sparks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Lucaerys Strong's cut is getting worse.
Sparks moves out of range of the body kick.
Sparks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Strong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sparks throws a low kick but Strong moves out of range easily.
Sparks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Strong checks it well.
Nice defenses there by Strong.
Strong goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T9#
Sparks slips a straight right by Strong.
Sparks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sparks.
Strong walks into a left hand.
Strong throws a shot to the body.
A head kick from Strong lands but Sparks takes it in his stride.
Strong misses with a body kick.
Strong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sparks misses with the combination.
Strong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucaerys Strong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucaerys Strong's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sparks lands with a shot to the body.
Sparks throws a body punch but Strong moves out of range.
Strong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sparks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sparks misses the jab.
Strong throws a quick counter head kick but Sparks was just out of range.
Sparks slips a straight right by Strong.
Strong cracks a nice hook into Sparks's ribs.
Sparks throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Strong to counter with a crisp jab.
Sparks throws a leg kick but Strong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sparks blocks a head kick by Strong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Sparks misses
and Strong counters with a head kick. That will keep Sparks thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Strong checks the leg kick.
Strong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sparks sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Sparks throws a big shot that misses.
Sparks looks to land a left hand but Strong moved out of range nicely.
Sparks blocks a low kick nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strong.
Sparks motions for Strong to come forward. Sparks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strong misses with a looping right.
Strong lands with a shot to the body.
Sparks moves out of range of the leg kick from Strong.
A slow jab from Strong misses its intended target.
Sparks is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Strong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sparks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Strong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Strong misses with a hook
and Sparks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Strong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Strong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Strong lands a head kick!
Sparks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strong counters with a low kick, right behind Sparks 's knee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strong throws a head kick that misses
and Sparks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sparks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strong.
Sparks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sparks looks to land a right hand but Strong moved out of range.
Strong slips under a jab from Sparks.
Strong with the inside leg kick.
Sparks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strong counters with a big head kick but Sparks shrugs it off.
Sparks swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Strong counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
Strong avoiding damage as Sparks throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Sparks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sparks lands a nice looking body shot.
Strong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Strong slips a jab and a cross from Sparks.
Strong lands a head kick!
Strong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sparks.
A punch lands to the side of Strong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Strong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sparks manages to avoid it.
Strong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sparks can do to turn this around?
Sparks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lucaerys Strong is winning the standup battle so far.
Sparks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
A head kick by Strong misses
and Sparks counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Lucaerys Strong's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Strong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sparks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strong misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Sparks.
Sparks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Strong under the eye.#ROC2#Strong is rocked!
Sparks moves in close and cracks Strong with a massive right hand! Strong, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Sparks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elton Sparks!
Elton Sparks decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: TOF 102
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Sparks misses the shot to the body. #KD#
Dinu feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sparks sprawling to the canvas! Sparks rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dinu finish him?! #CUT#It looks like Elton Sparks has been cut.
Dinu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sparks.
Sparks lands a nice looking body shot.
Dinu misses with a wild body shot.
Dinu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sparks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Roman Dinu has been cut.
Sparks swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Dinu counter with a right hand.
Sparks misses with a looping left.
Dinu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sparks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dinu throws out the jab.
Roman Dinu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dinu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dinu slips a jab from Sparks.
Nice defenses there by Sparks.
Dinu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sparks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#KD#
Dinu feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sparks sprawling to the canvas! Sparks rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dinu finish him?!
Dinu works Sparks's body with a nice hook.
Dinu throws a quick inside leg kick. #KD#
Dinu cracks Sparks with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sparks looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Dinu finish him? #ROC#Sparks is rocked!#T1#
Sparks avoids the body shot from Dinu.
Sparks is still on wobbly legs! Can Dinu finish him?
Dinu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sparks seems to have recovered his senses.
Dinu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sparks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinu was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparks.
Sparks is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Dinu doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Sparks crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Sparks's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roman Dinu!
In defeat, Elton Sparks stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries, I just wanted to see what showed up in my TOTT!'.

Event: TOF 92
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Sparks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping CleaPain at a distance.
CleaPain ducks under a wild hook from Sparks.
CleaPain slips a jab and a cross from Sparks. #KD#
Sparks cracks CleaPain with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! CleaPain looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Sparks finish him? #ROC#CleaPain is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Gregor CleaPain has been cut.
Sparks goes for a small jab and connects. Now Sparks goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! CleaPain stumbles back but Sparks runs in with a huge uppercut knocking CleaPain to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if CleaPain will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Elton Sparks!
Elton Sparks was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: TOF 83
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Magabi slips a jab from Sparks.
Sparks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Magabi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Magabi moves out of range of the strikes.
Sparks clobbers Magabi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#It looks like Mombasa Magabi has been cut.
Sparks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sparks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Magabi keeps Sparks at a distance using the push kick.
Sparks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sparks looks to land a right hand but Magabi moved out of range.
Magabi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sparks just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magabi scores with a jab.
Sparks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magabi .
Sparks throws an off balance right hand
and Magabi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Magabi looks to have improved his striking defense since 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!
Magabi with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Sparks throws a body shot but no joy.
Magabi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sparks throws a hook but Magabi blocks it.
Sparks is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sparks throws a lazy uppercut
and Magabi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sparks's knee momentarily.
Magabi misses with a low kick.
Magabi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sparks throws out the jab.
Sparks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magabi counters with a nice body shot.
Magabi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sparks. That did some damage!
Magabi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch lands to the side of Sparks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sparks misses with a hook.#T2#
Magabi is looking to slow Sparks down with leg kicks.
Sparks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sparks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Magabi moves out of range of the strikes.
Sparks catches Magabi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sparks lands with an overhand left.
Magabi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magabi slips a jab from Sparks.
Sparks has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Magabi .
Sparks throws a poor cross that misses
and Magabi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magabi connects with the punch.
Sparks misses with a hook
and Magabi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Sparks is rocked!
Magabi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Sparks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magabi with a nice calf kick.
Magabi throws a leg kick which misses Sparks's front leg but catches the back leg as Sparks tries to avoid it.
Sparks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magabi was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparks.
Magabi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Magabi connects with a nice looking jab.
Sparks misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Magabi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sparks! Magabi lets Sparks back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Sparks is still on wobbly legs! Can Magabi finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magabi shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Sparks takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Magabi sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Sparks bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mombasa Magabi !
Elton Sparks spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries, I just wanted to see what showed up in my TOTT!'.

Event: TOF 63
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Sparks jabs at Pumpkins's body.
Sparks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sparks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sparks tries a head kick but it misses.
Pumpkins ducks under a wild hook from Sparks.
Sparks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pumpkins.
Sparks lands a nice looking body shot.
Sparks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice straight punches there by Pumpkins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pumpkins.
Sparks throws a looping overhand right but Pumpkins ducks down to avoid it.
Pumpkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sparks throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Pumpkins.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pumpkins's head backwards.
Sparks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pumpkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sparks.#T1#
A slow jab from Sparks misses its intended target.
Pumpkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sparks.
Sparks throws a hook to the side of Pumpkins's head but Pumpkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pumpkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sparks was well out of range. Poor timing from Pumpkins.
Sparks swings for the body but Pumpkins moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Sparks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sparks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pumpkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pumpkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pumpkins sets himself, and Sparks steps forward looking for the clinch! Pumpkins avoids it this time.
Pumpkins's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pumpkins duly obliges.
Sparks takes a swing at Pumpkins's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Pumpkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sparks wants to clinch up but Pumpkins keeps it at a distance.
Pumpkins looks to throw the jab but Sparks is out of range.
Sparks lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sparks misses the target.
Pumpkins seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Sparks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparks cracks Pumpkins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sparks misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Pumpkins counters by moving into the clinch.
Pumpkins misses with a body punch.
Pumpkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Sparks avoids the damage to the body.
Sparks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sparks is working Pumpkins over against the cage.
Pumpkins tries to work over Sparks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pumpkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Sparks controls his hands.
Sparks is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pumpkins lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Pumpkins fails to land. #T3#
Pumpkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Sparks.
Sparks misses with the head strike.
Sparks struggles to land a body shot inside as Pumpkins controls his hands.
Pumpkins tries to land a knee to the head but Sparks blocks with his arms.
Pumpkins can't find room to land a body shot as Sparks controls the action.
Sparks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pumpkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pumpkins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sparks blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Sparks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sparks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pumpkins on the side of the head.
Sparks throws a body shot but no joy.
Pumpkins misses with a wild body shot.
Sparks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pumpkins doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
The fighters circling - Sparks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Pumpkins misses its intended target.
Sparks is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Sparks tries to keep at a distance but Pumpkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pumpkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sparks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pumpkins backwards.
Pumpkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
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!
Pumpkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Sparks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sparks misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Pumpkins on the inside.
Sparks is looking to control Pumpkins's arms but Pumpkins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sparks has his back to the cage.
Pumpkins working aggressively here. #BC2#
Sparks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pumpkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sparks appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T5#
Sparks misses with a body shot.
Pumpkins connects with a crisp jab.
Pumpkins takes a swing at Sparks's ribcage but misses.
Pumpkins misses with a body shot.
Pumpkins misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Sparks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pumpkins doesn't seem phased though.
Pumpkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sparks throws out a counter right but Pumpkins avoids it with no problem.
Pumpkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sparks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sparks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pumpkins ducks under a wild hook from Sparks.
Pumpkins slips under a jab from Sparks.
Pumpkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparks moves away.
Sparks is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pumpkins had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sparks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A lazy left from Sparks finds it's target.
Sparks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pumpkins. #T6#
Pumpkins needs to keep his hands up - Sparks had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Sparks as he connects with a hook.
Sparks throws a right hand that Pumpkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Pumpkins also avoids with ease.
Pumpkins misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Sparks.
Pumpkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sparks.
Sparks misses with a straight left.
Sparks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sparks takes a swing at Pumpkins's ribcage but misses.
Sparks slips a jab from Pumpkins.
Sparks lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pumpkins backs up against the cage.
Sparks throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Sparks. #T7#
Pumpkins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Sparks misses.
Pumpkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sparks.
Sparks scores with a nice head shot.
Pumpkins staying out of range there.
Pumpkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sparks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sparks misses with a straight left.
Sparks scores with the left hand. Pumpkins knows he should have avoided that one.
Pumpkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pumpkins slips a straight right by Sparks.
Pumpkins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sparks catches Pumpkins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pumpkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pumpkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Sparks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T8#
Sparks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pumpkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sparks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Sparks.
Sparks swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Pumpkins counters by clinching up.
Pumpkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sparks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sparks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sparks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sparks lands with a light punch inside.
Pumpkins working aggressively here.
Sparks tries to stall but Pumpkins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pumpkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sparks takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sparks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T9#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pumpkins.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pumpkins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sparks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sparks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pumpkins letting Sparks take a breather here.
Pumpkins digs a right hand underneath Sparks's ribcage. Sparks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sparks looks winded!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pumpkins missing with knees to the body.
Pumpkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elton Sparks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pumpkins looks to land a left hand but Sparks moved out of range nicely.
Pumpkins misses with a looping left.
Pumpkins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pumpkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparks moves away.
Sparks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pumpkins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sparks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pumpkins is looking to counter punch.
Pumpkins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pumpkins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sparks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pumpkins has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sparks throws an overhand right that lands on Pumpkins's shoulder, as Pumpkins tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Pumpkins misses
and Sparks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sparks scores with a sloppy right hand. Pumpkins should have avoided that one.
Elton Sparks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sparks lands a body shot.
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!
Pumpkins misses with a hook. Sparks ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Sparks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pumpkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Pumpkins misses the target.
Pumpkins avoids the body shot from Sparks.
Sparks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pumpkins manages to avoid it.
Sparks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pumpkins moves away.
The fighters circling - Sparks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Sparks.
Sparks lands with a hook. Pumpkins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pumpkins throws out a loose jab but Sparks uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Sparks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pumpkins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pumpkins misses with an uppercut
and Sparks counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Pumpkins clinches with his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sparks as Pumpkins tries to tie him up.
Sparks lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Sparks blocking some punches.
Sparks lands with a short shot to the head.
Sparks has had enough of the clinch but Pumpkins keeps him there for the moment.
Pumpkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pumpkins.
Sparks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pumpkins is keeping busy.
Sparks tries to throw a body punch but Pumpkins avoids it by throwing Sparks back against the cage.
Sparks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparks blocks the elbow strike.
Pumpkins misses with the head strike.
Sparks trying to control the position but instead, Pumpkins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sparks into the cage.
Pumpkins landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Elton Sparks has been cut.#T3#
Pumpkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sparks has a couple of punches blocked by Pumpkins.
Sparks is looking to break free of the clinch but Pumpkins has double underhooks.
Carl Pumpkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sparks misses with some punches.
Pumpkins throws a head punch that misses.
Sparks misses with the head strike.
Sparks working aggressively here.
Pumpkins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pumpkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Sparks swings wildly with an uppercut but Pumpkins uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Sparks tries to break free but Pumpkins pushes him back against the cage.
Sparks misses with the head strike.
Sparks misses with some punches.
Sparks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pumpkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sparks is defending well for now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pumpkins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pumpkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pumpkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pumpkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sparks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pumpkins backwards.
Sparks is working Pumpkins over against the cage.#T5#
Pumpkins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sparks's face.
Pumpkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pumpkins.
Pumpkins is stalling here.
Sparks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pumpkins blocking some punches.
Pumpkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pumpkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sparks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sparks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sparks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pumpkins has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sparks fails to land. #T6#
Pumpkins misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sparks.
Sparks misses with the head strike.
Sparks blocking some punches.
Sparks has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pumpkins seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sparks can turn it around.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sparks fails to land.
Sparks swings wildly with an uppercut but Pumpkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pumpkins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sparks blocks it with crossed arms.
Sparks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sparks tries to circle away but Pumpkins has him pinned against the cage.
Sparks working aggressively here. #T7##BC2#
Sparks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sparks pushes Pumpkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pumpkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sparks backwards.
Sparks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sparks throws a punch but it's blocked by Pumpkins.
Sparks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pumpkins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sparks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pumpkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pumpkins misses with a hook to the ribs. #T8#
Pumpkins leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pumpkins pushes Sparks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sparks fails to land.
Sparks swings wildly with an uppercut but Pumpkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pumpkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sparks's elbow.
Sparks blocks a body shot from Pumpkins.
Sparks tries a body shot but Pumpkins blocks it.
Pumpkins working aggressively here.
Sparks throws a head punch that misses.
Sparks misses with a punch to the body. #T9#
Pumpkins throws a head punch that misses.
Pumpkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pumpkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Pumpkins misses with a punch to the body.
Sparks throws a punch but it's blocked by Pumpkins.
Sparks lands with a right to the head.
Pumpkins missing with knees to the body.
Pumpkins has a couple of punches blocked by Sparks.
Sparks misses with the head strike.
Pumpkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Sparks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pumpkins misses with a knee to the head.
A short left from Pumpkins.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Elton Sparks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Elton Sparks's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Pumpkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sparks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pumpkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Sparks is just out of range.
A jab from Pumpkins misses.
Sparks throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pumpkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sparks throws a lazy head kick
and Pumpkins counters with a right hand to the body.
Pumpkins misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Pumpkins misses.
Pumpkins moves away from the strike by Sparks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pumpkins misses the shot to the body.
Sparks lands a nice looking body shot.
Pumpkins ducks under a wild hook from Sparks.
Pumpkins is looking to counter punch.
Pumpkins slips under a jab.#T1#
Sparks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pumpkins looks to throw the jab but Sparks is out of range.
Pumpkins takes a swing at Sparks's ribcage but misses.
Pumpkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Sparks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sparks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Pumpkins counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparks. Pumpkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sparks misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparks. Pumpkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sparks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pumpkins.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pumpkins.
Sparks misses with a looping right.
Pumpkins 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.
Sparks looks to land a right hand but Pumpkins moved out of range.#T2#
Sparks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sparks misses with a hook
and Pumpkins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sparks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pumpkins wants to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Sparks misses.
Pumpkins tries to clinch up.
Sparks throws out a counter right but Pumpkins avoids it with no problem.
Pumpkins avoids the body shot from Sparks.
Pumpkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Sparks misses the target.
Sparks just misses with a punch to the body.
Pumpkins is looking to counter the offense by Sparks and move into the clinch.
Sparks connects with a looping right hand.
Sparks with a hook.
A jab from Sparks finds it's way through Pumpkins's defenses. #T3#
Pumpkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sparks ducks under a wild hook from Pumpkins.
Sparks is looking to clinch.
Pumpkins appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sparks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pumpkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sparks cracks Pumpkins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sparks lands a lovely overhand right.
Sparks takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Pumpkins forces Sparks back against the cage and clinches.
Pumpkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sparks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pumpkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sparks backwards.
Pumpkins working aggressively here.
Sparks working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Sparks struggles to land a body shot inside as Pumpkins controls his hands.
Pumpkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sparks.
Sparks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pumpkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sparks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pumpkins's elbow.
Pumpkins presses Sparks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sparks is looking to control Pumpkins's arms but Pumpkins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sparks has his back to the cage.
Sparks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pumpkins misses with a body punch.
Sparks swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T5#
Sparks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pumpkins's elbow.
Sparks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pumpkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Pumpkins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sparks is trying to maintain a safe position but Pumpkins gets an underhook and turns Sparks into the cage.
Sparks misses with some punches.
Pumpkins misses with a knee to the head.
Sparks throws a punch but it's blocked by Pumpkins.
Pumpkins lands a left hand.
Pumpkins misses with a body punch.
Sparks misses with a punch to the body.
Pumpkins lands a right hand.
Sparks misses with a body punch. #T6#
A head punch on the inside from Pumpkins fails to land.
Sparks misses with the head strike.
Pumpkins misses with a punch to the body.
Sparks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sparks has a couple of punches blocked by Pumpkins.
Pumpkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Sparks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sparks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sparks slips under a jab.
Sparks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pumpkins.
Sparks tries to land a front kick but Pumpkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pumpkins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sparks.
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 telegraphed right hand from Pumpkins misses the target.
Sparks scores with a hook.#T7#
Sparks scores with a jab to the head.
Pumpkins lands an overhand right.
Sparks lands a nice shot to the body.
Sparks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pumpkins.
The fighters circling - Sparks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sparks connects with a jab.
Pumpkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Sparks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pumpkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparks.
Pumpkins misses with a straight left.
Sparks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Pumpkins tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carl Pumpkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pumpkins scores with a punch to the head.
Sparks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pumpkins at a distance. #T8#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sparks, as that shot connected.
Pumpkins swings for the body but Sparks moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Sparks.
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!
Sparks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pumpkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pumpkins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pumpkins jabs at Sparks's body.
Sparks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sparks finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pumpkins misses with a right hand
and Sparks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pumpkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sparks.
Sparks slips under a jab.#T9#
Pumpkins fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Sparks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Sparks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pumpkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sparks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Pumpkins misses.
Sparks tries to clinch up.
Pumpkins walks into a left hand.
Sparks lands a lovely overhand right.
Sparks tries to clinch but Pumpkins moves out of range.
Sparks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pumpkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch combination from Pumpkins misses.
Pumpkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Elton Sparks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sparks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Elton Sparks.
I've got Sparks 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elton Sparks!
A less than humble Elton Sparks misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Sparks defending well as Sanregre loads up on a big left hand.
Sanregre darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sparks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Sparks has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from Sanregre.
Sanregre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanregre.
Sanregre should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sanregre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanregre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sparks can't find room to land a body shot as Sanregre controls the action.
Sparks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sanregre gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sanregre lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanregre swings wildly with an uppercut but Sparks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sparks has a couple of punches blocked by Sanregre.
Sparks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanregre's elbow. #T1#
Sparks keeps control of Sanregre as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sparks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanregre gets underhooks to prevent Sparks's takedown attempt.
Sanregre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sparkss head.
Sparks controlling the action here for a moment.
Sanregre lands with a right to the head.
Sparks has Sanregre pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sanregre manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elton Sparks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Sparks fails to land.
Sanregre prevents a body shot from Sparks.
Sparks can't find room to land a body shot as Sanregre controls the action. #BC#
Sparks breaks the clinch.
Sanregre throws the left hand but Sparks avoids the punch easily.
Sparks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanregre's waist but Sanregre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sparks off to one side.
Sanregre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparks.
Sanregre slips a jab from Sparks.
Sparks looks to throw the jab but Sanregre is out of range.
Sanregre tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Sparks ducks under a wild hook from Sanregre.
A big left from Sanregre misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanregre darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dilian Sanregre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparks slips under a jab.
Dilian Sanregre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanregre lands a right hook to the body.
Sanregre lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanregre stuffs the takedown.
The fighters circling - Sparks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sparks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanregre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sparks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sparks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanregre throws out the jab.
Sanregre throws an overhand right that lands on Sparks's shoulder, as Sparks tries to avoid the shot.
Sparks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanregre.
Sanregre connects with a jab.
Sanregre slips a straight right by Sparks.
Sparks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanregre.
Sparks looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanregre is just out of range.
Sanregre tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanregre as he connects with a hook.
Sanregre misses with an uppercut. #T3#
A big left from Sparks misses.
Sanregre misses with a hook. Sparks ducked under it nicely.
Sanregre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sparks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sparks misses with a wild body shot.
Sanregre throws the left hand but Sparks avoids the punch easily.
Sanregre throws an overhand right that lands on Sparks's shoulder, as Sparks tries to avoid the shot.
Sanregre misses with an uppercut.
Sanregre ducks under a wild hook from Sparks.
Sanregre fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sparks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanregre throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanregre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanregre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sparks shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanregre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sparks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sparks blocks a jab.
Sparks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanregre manages to avoid it.
Sparks swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sanregre with the counter takedown but Sparks avoids it easily.
Sparks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanregre.#T4#
Sparks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanregre changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanregre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sparks doesn't seem bothered though.
Sparks misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Sanregre finds it's way through Sparks's defenses.
Sparks looks for a takedown but Sanregre sprawls well.
Sparks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sparks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sparks misses with a straight left.
Sanregre fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sparks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circling - Sanregre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanregre scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sanregre catches Sparks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Sparks.
An attempted straight right counter from Sparks misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dilian Sanregre dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A big left from Sanregre misses.
Sparks looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanregre is just out of range.
Sanregre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sanregre throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sparks on the side of the head.
Dilian Sanregre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Sparks misses.
Sparks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sanregre looks to land a left hand but Sparks moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Sparks misses the target.
Sanregre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sparks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanregre throws out the jab.
Sparks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sparks misses with a hook. Sanregre ducked under it nicely.
Sanregre blocks a head kick by Sparks.
Sanregre misses with a hook. Sparks ducked under it nicely.
Sanregre throws a hook but Sparks blocks it.
Sanregre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sparks.
Sanregre 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.
Sanregre connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sparks momentarily.
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!
Sanregre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanregre throws out a loose jab but Sparks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanregre lands with a straight right. Sparks didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Sanregre lands with a nice body punch.
Sanregre misses with a body shot.
Sparks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sparks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sparks blocks a jab.
Sanregre's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanregre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sanregre digs a good body shot into Sparks's ribs.
Sparks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sparks moves out of range of the strikes.
Sparks misses with an uppercut. Sanregre saw that one coming.
Sanregre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A swing and a miss from Sanregre.
Sanregre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanregre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanregre connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sanregre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sparks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparks throws a hook but Sanregre blocks it.
Sparks takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Sanregre throws the left hand but Sparks avoids the punch easily.
Sparks is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Sanregre. No joy for Sparks on that attempt.
Sparks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sparks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sparks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sparks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanregre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sparks swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sanregre moves out of range of the body kick from Sparks.
Sanregre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sparks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanregre punishes Sparks's body with a nice straight punch.
Sparks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanregre.
The fighters circling - Sanregre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanregre slips a jab from Sparks.
Sanregre lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sanregre with a nice cross.
Nice defenses there by Sparks.
Sanregre scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Sparks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sanregre throws a lazy right hand but Sparks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanregre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sparks.
Sanregre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Sanregre misses.
Sparks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanregre.
Sparks missing with a left hand there. Sanregre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sparks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanregre.
Sanregre throws a jab when Sparks was well out of range.
Sparks misses with a body kick.
Sparks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sparks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sparks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Sanregre.
Sanregre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanregre jabs at Sparks's body.
Sparks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sparks walks into a stiff left hand from Sanregre.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanregre throws a lazy right hand but Sparks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sparks ducks under a wild hook from Sanregre.
Sparks slips a jab from Sanregre.
Sparks misses with a straight left.
Sanregre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sparks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanregre slips a jab from Sparks.
Sanregre blocks a jab.
Sparks misses with a looping left.
A punch lands to the side of Sparks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sanregre throws a jab but it's blocked by Sparks.
Sparks thinks about countering with a body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanregre.
Sanregre works Sparks's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sparks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanregre throws out the jab.
Sanregre moves away from the strike by Sparks.
Sparks lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanregre's head.
Sparks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dilian Sanregre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sparks throws out a leg kick but Sanregre moves out of range and Sparks only half commits.
Elton Sparks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanregre misses the jab.
A big left from Sparks misses.
Sparks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanregre.
Sanregre lands an overhand right.
Sparks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Sanregre misses its intended target.
Sanregre lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanregre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sparks manages to avoid it.
Sanregre missing with a left hand there. Sparks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sparks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sanregre scores with a sloppy right hand. Sparks should have avoided that one.
Sparks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sparks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparks. Sanregre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanregre throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Sparks to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanregre.
A jab from Sanregre does it's job there.#T1#
Sparks needs to keep his hands up - Sanregre had a free shot at his head there.
Decent striking displayed by Sanregre there.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanregre misses the target.
Sparks swinging wildly here.
Sparks slips under a jab.
A big left from Sparks misses.
Sparks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanregre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanregre scores with a jab to the body.
Sanregre 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.
Sanregre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanregre loads up on a big right hand but Sparks slips the punch.
Sanregre throws an overhand right that lands on Sparks's shoulder, as Sparks tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Sparks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanregre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sparks doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Sparks misses.
Sanregre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparks fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Sparks loads up on a big right hand but Sanregre slips the punch.
Sparks closes the distance and clinches up with Sanregre, looking for a takedown. Sparks pushes Sanregre against the cage but Sanregre circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sparks moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanregre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sparks.
Sanregre throws a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanregre checks a leg kick.
Sanregre moves away from the strike by Sparks.
Sparks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanregre.
Sparks misses the shot to the body.
Sparks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sparks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sanregre jabs at Sparks's body.
Sparks ducks right into an uppercut from Sanregre.
Sanregre scores with a shot to the body.
Sanregre lands with a shot to the body.
Sanregre misses with a looping right.#T3#
Sanregre stuns Sparks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sanregre throws an overhand right that lands on Sparks's shoulder, as Sparks tries to avoid the shot.
Sanregre throws the left hand but Sparks avoids the punch easily.
Sanregre misses with a straight right.
Sanregre's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanregre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sparks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sanregre fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sparks ducks right into an uppercut from Sanregre.
Nice jab there from Sanregre. #CL#
Sanregre gets tackled into the cage by Sparks. Sparks maintains the clinch.
Sanregre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanregre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sanregre fails to land. #BC#
Sparks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sparks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Sanregre catches Sparks right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Sanregre scores with a punch to the head.
Sanregre slips under a jab.
Sparks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilian Sanregre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sparks misses with a straight left.
Sanregre changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sanregre with a hook.
Sanregre scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sparks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab by Sanregre.
Sanregre swats away the attempt to clinch by Sparks.
A jab from Sanregre does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice jab there from Sanregre.
Sparks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanregre.
Sanregre cracks a nice hook into Sparks's ribs.
Sanregre lands with a straight right. Sparks didn't see that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dilian Sanregre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanregre 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dilian Sanregre!
In defeat, Elton Sparks stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries, I just wanted to see what showed up in my TOTT!'.

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