Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF Fight Night 57
Date: Jan 29, 2025

Joachim Murat had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 156.1, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Kevin Hart was cancelled.

Event: NYF 98: Deiveredo vs Hopson
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Borrisinov throws an overhand right that lands on Murat's shoulder, as Murat tries to avoid the shot.
Borrisinov throws a looping overhand right but Murat ducks down to avoid it.
Borrisinov misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Murat misses the target.
A big right from Borrisinov misses.
Borrisinov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Borrisinov.
Borrisinov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Murat is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD2#
Murat gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Borrisinov throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murat is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Murat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Borrisinov preventing the sweep.
Murat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borrisinov.
Borrisinov preventing the sweep.
Murat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murat has Borrisinov pulled in close to control his posture.
Borrisinov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murat's head.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borrisinov is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Borrisinov scores with a shot to the body.
Borrisinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murat manages to avoid it.
Murat was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Borrisinov misses with an uppercut. Murat saw that one coming.
Borrisinov misses with a looping right.
Murat appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murat as he avoids it easily.
Murat was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murat takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Borrisinov misses with a body shot.
Murat fails with a takedown attempt.
Borrisinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Borrisinov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murat is fending him off so far but Borrisinov persists. Nope, Murat circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Murat was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Borrisinov.
Borrisinov scores with a sloppy right hand. Murat should have avoided that one.
Borrisinov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murat avoids it really well and circles away.
Joachim Murat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodimir Borrisinov.
Borrisinov with a poor takedown
and Murat counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Borrisinov swings for the body but Murat moves out of range.
It looked like Murat wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Borrisinov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Murat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Murat.
Murat wants to sweep but no luck.
Borrisinov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borrisinov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murat is on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borrisinov wants to sweep here but Murat controlling him for the moment.
Borrisinov looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Volodimir Borrisinov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Borrisinov looks to land a left hand but Murat moved out of range nicely.
Murat appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murat wants it to stay on the feet.
Borrisinov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murat counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown but Murat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Borrisinov misses the shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Borrisinov or perhaps it was just good defense by Murat, which made it look bad.
It looked like Murat wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joachim Murat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodimir Borrisinov.
Nice shot by Borrisinov.
Murat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Borrisinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murat.
It looked like Murat was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Borrisinov.#T1#
Borrisinov tries for a takedown but Murat circles away easily
letting Murat counter with a right hand. #TD#
Murat gets a double leg takedown into Borrisinov's guard.
Borrisinov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Murat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Borrisinov wants to sweep but no luck.
Murat throwing strikes but missing.
Murat scoring with punches to the head and body.
Murat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Murat's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Borrisinov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Borrisinov keeping full guard, as Murat tries to pass. #T2#
Murat trying to control but Borrisinov is working from the bottom.
Murat slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Murat is looking to pass into half guard but Borrisinov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Borrisinov is in guard.#REVB#
Borrisinov wants to pass the guard but Murat is keeping the position.
Murat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borrisinov is one step ahead there. #T3#
Borrisinov trying to control but Murat is working from the bottom.
Murat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Borrisinov cracks Murat with a solid left hand.
Murat looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Murat is really struggling to control Borrisinov but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Borrisinov misses with an uppercut
and Murat counters with a stiff right hand.
Borrisinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Murat tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borrisinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borrisinov throws a shot from downtown. Murat moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Borrisinov throws a lazy uppercut
and Murat counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Borrisinov thinking. #TD#
Borrisinov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Murat postures up.
Murat trying to control the position from guard on top but Borrisinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borrisinov keeping full guard, as Murat tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murat content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joachim Murat dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Murat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Borrisinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murat manages to avoid it.
Murat is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Borrisinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Murat attempts a counter takedown but Borrisinov avoids it well and moves away.
Borrisinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volodimir Borrisinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Borrisinov connects with a right hand. Murat shakes it off.
Murat shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Borrisinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murat swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Borrisinov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murat is looking to counter punch.
Borrisinov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Borrisinov misses with a takedown attempt
and Murat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Borrisinov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Borrisinov cracks Murat with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murat throws a hook but Borrisinov avoids it easily.
Borrisinov misses with a jab to the body
and Murat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Borrisinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murat drops down looking for a counter takedown but Borrisinov sprawls and moves away.
Murat takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Borrisinov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murat on the side of the head.
Borrisinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murat attempts a counter takedown but Borrisinov avoids it well and moves away.
Borrisinov misses the shot to the body.
Murat slips a jab from Borrisinov.
A little feinted left hand from Murat on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murat takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Borrisinov misses with a right hand
and Murat counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Borrisinov misses with a shot to the body
and Murat counters with a left to the body.
Murat lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the body from Borrisinov misses
and Borrisinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borrisinov swings widly with a right hand
letting Murat counter with a right hand.
Murat takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Murat.
Borrisinov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Borrisinov has a takedown stuffed.
Murat swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Volodimir Borrisinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Borrisinov misses
and Murat counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Borrisinov misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Murat counters with a nice double leg into side control. Borrisinov won't be happy with that.
Joachim Murat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodimir Borrisinov.
Borrisinov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Murat content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Borrisinov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Murat working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Borrisinov's thigh. Borrisinov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Murat wants to control from the top but Borrisinov keeps moving. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Borrisinov is on top in guard. #REVB#
Murat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murat tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Murat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borrisinov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murat pulls Borrisinov in close to prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joachim Murat.
I think Murat has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Just some fights 6
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Toal looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River throws a leg kick that misses.
Toal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
River throws a lazy uppercut
and Toal counters with a straight right hand.
River lands a two punch combo.
River scores with a jab.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toal manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
River keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
River throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Toal counters with a nice double leg into side control. River won't be happy with that. #T1##SUB#
Toal working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
River is trying to control Toal's posture but Toal avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River gets back to half guard.
Toal stalling.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if River can do anything to dispel that myth.
Toal's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
River tries to roll over but Toal keeps him under control.
River trying to control here.
We've been hearing that Toal has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
River tries to get to full guard but Toal has control of the leg.
Toal not doing much here.
Toal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
River holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Toal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
River controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3#
River is trying to maintain the position but Toal is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Toal in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
River misses the jab.
River scores with a decent looking hook.
River just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
River lands a head shot.
River throws a push kick but Toal slaps the foot to one side.
Toal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Toal dives in and grabs River's left leg, looking for a takedown. River pushes down on Toal's head and hops out.
River misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Toal misses the target.
River missing with a left hand there. Toal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Toal attempts a counter takedown but River avoids it well and moves away.
Toal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
River lands a head kick. Toal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
River throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy River dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
River walks forward, straight into a front kick from Toal.
River thumps Toal with a low kick.
Toal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from River.
An attempted straight right counter from Toal misses the target.
Toal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River throws the left hand but Toal avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Toal does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River throws a poor cross that misses
and Toal counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. River darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
River scores with a sloppy right hand. Toal should have avoided that one. #T1#
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Toal slips a straight right by River.
Guy River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Toal.
River throws a half hearted mid kick.
Toal wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
River misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Toal misses the target.
River looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Toal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Toal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
River scores with a punch to the head.
Toal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
River misses with a double jab.
Guy River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toal blocks a head kick by River.
Toal jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
River scores with a hook to the body. Toal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A low kick from River is predictable there
and Toal counters with an outside leg kick.
River looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Toal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
A quick step to the side and Toal tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. River manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
River moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from River misses.
River connects with a body shot that sends Toal's belly button to the back.
River misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Toal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
River throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Toal counters with a straight right hand.
River darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
River catches Toal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Toal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Toal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Toal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River scores with a jab. Toal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
River is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
River motions for Toal to come forward. River throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toal is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from River.
Toal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toal.
Toal is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
River lands with a hook. Toal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy River 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#
Toal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Toal ducks under a wild hook from River.
It looked like Toal was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from River.
River misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Toal is just out of range.
Toal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Toal looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
River throws a body kick that misses.
Toal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River is looking to slow Toal down with leg kicks. #T1#
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toal.
River attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, jab by River - just one landing.
Toal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
River pulls out of a head kick attempt.
River works Toal's body with a nice hook.
Toal throws a big shot that misses.
River is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Toal with a body shot.
River misses the jab.#T2#
River pivots, looking for a leg kick but Toal is out of range and River settles back down.
Toal looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
Toal avoids the body shot from River.
Guy River is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Good exchange - River coming out on top.
River throws a body punch but Toal moves out of range.
Toal is looking to counter punch.
A jab from River misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Toal misses the target.
River throws a jab when Toal was well out of range.
Toal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
River looks to throw the jab but Toal is out of range.
Toal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
River scores with a leg kick.
River scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Toal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice cross by River.
Toal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
Keir Toal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guy River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toal staying out of range there.
Toal swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
River misses with an attempted mid kick.
Toal throws a quick counter kick to the body but River avoids it.
A low kick from River misses
and Toal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
River fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Toal is out of range. #T4#
A big right from River misses.
Toal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
River thinks about the counter body kick.
River tests Toal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
River misses with a body shot.
It appears Toal was looking to counter with a kick there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
River looks to land a body kick but Toal moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Toal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
River scores with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guy River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got River 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy River!
Guy River seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Keir Toal was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be better!'.

Event: Just some fights 3
Date: Dec 15, 2024

#R1#
Dismantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toal was well out of range. Poor timing from Dismantle.
Dismantle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Toal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dismantle throws the left hand but Toal avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Toal misses.
Dismantle throws a looping overhand right but Toal ducks down to avoid it.
Toal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dismantle.
Dismantle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Toal checks a leg kick.
Toal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good shot there by Dismantle.
Toal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Toal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Toal lands a leg kick that knocks Dismantle off balance momentarily.
Dismantle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Toal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dismantle blocks a jab.
Dismantle lands a glancing blow to the side of Toal's head.
Toal fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dismantle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dismantle drops his hands momentarily and Toal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Dismantle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Toal forces Dismantle back against the cage and clinches.
Dismantle can't find room to land a body shot as Toal controls the action.
A short right from Toal.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Toal.
Toal struggles to land a body shot inside as Dismantle controls his hands.
Dismantle working aggressively here.
Dismantle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dismantle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Toal backwards.
Toal works on Dismantle's body with a couple of short punches.
Dismantle swings wildly with an uppercut but Toal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dismantle misses with a body punch.
Dismantle swings wildly with an uppercut but Toal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dismantle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dismantle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toal backwards. #T2#
Toal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dismantle lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toal misses with a punch to the body.
Toal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dismantle prevents the takedown attempt.
Dismantle lands a body shot.
Dismantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dismantle misses with a punch on the inside.
Toal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dismantle can't find room to land a body shot as Toal controls the action.
Dismantle has a couple of punches blocked by Toal.
Dismantle lands a body shot.
Dismantle lands a left hand.
Dismantle swings wildly with an uppercut but Toal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dismantle misses with a punch on the inside.
Toal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dismantle misses with the head strike. #T3#
Dismantle gets through Toal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dismantle lands with a short shot to the head.
Dismantle working aggressively here.
Dismantle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Toal backwards.
A short body shot lands from Dismantle as the two fighters clinch.
Dismantle misses with a punch on the inside.
Toal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dismantle's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Toal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dismantle can't find room to land a body shot as Toal controls the action.
Dismantle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dismantle lands a right hand.
Dismantle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Toal misses with a body punch.
Toal takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dismantle.
Dismantle struggles to land a body shot inside as Toal controls his hands.
Toal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Toal lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Toal working aggressively here.
Dismantle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dismantle throws a head punch that misses.
Dismantle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toal struggles to land a body shot inside as Dismantle controls his hands.
Dismantle misses with a punch to the body.
Toal blocking some punches.
Dismantle prevents the takedown attempt.
Dismantle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dismantle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Toal backwards.
Toal tries a body shot but Dismantle blocks it.
Toal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dismantle's elbow.
Dismantle lands with a left to the head.
Dismantle lands a hook that snaps the head of Toal backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Dismantle fails to land.
Dismantle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toal's elbow.
Toal tries to work over Dismantle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Dismantle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dismantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toal was well out of range. Poor timing from Dismantle.
Toal throws a body punch but Dismantle moves out of range.
A head kick by Dismantle misses
and Toal counters with a straight right hand.
Dismantle scores with a one two! Toal had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dismantle misses with a hook to the body
and Toal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Toal throws a hook but Dismantle blocks it.
Dismantle lands a nice shot to the body.
Dismantle looks to score with a jab to the body but Toal is just out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Toal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dismantle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dismantle lands an overhand right.
Toal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dismantle.
Toal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dismantle tries to clinch but Toal is having none of it.
Dismantle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Toal. That did some damage!
Dismantle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toal can do to turn this around?
A thudding body kick lands there by Dismantle!
Dismantle connects with a right hand. Toal shakes it off.#T1##CL#
Dismantle closes the distance and clinches.
Dismantle misses with a punch to the body.
Dismantle lands a nice shot to the body.
Dismantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dismantle misses with a body punch.
Toal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Toal blocking some punches.
Dismantle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dismantle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Toal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dismantle blocks a body shot from Toal.
Mickey Dismantle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dismantle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dismantle lands a shoulder strike.
Dismantle throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Toal.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dismantle.
A short uppercut from Toal. #T2#
Dismantle swings wildly with an uppercut but Toal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dismantle misses with a body punch.
Dismantle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Dismantle.
Dismantle misses with a punch to the body.
Toal scores with a shot to the side of Dismantle's head.
Toal lands a hook that snaps the head of Dismantle backwards.
Dismantle misses with the head strike.
Toal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dismantle misses with some punches.
Dismantle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Toal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toal wants a takedown.
Dismantle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Dismantle.
Toal tries to score a body lock takedown but Dismantle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
A short right from Toal on the inside.
Toal is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mickey Dismantle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keir Toal.
Dismantle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Dismantle.
Dismantle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toal backwards.
Toal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Toal misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Toal.
Toal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dismantle.
Dismantle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dismantle blocks a body shot from Toal.
Toal gets through Dismantle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Toal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dismantle can't find room to land a body shot as Toal controls the action.
Dismantle working aggressively here. #T4#
Dismantle tries a body shot but Toal blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Toal.
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!
Dismantle lands a nice uppercut.
Dismantle misses with a punch to the body.
Dismantle lands a hook that snaps the head of Toal backwards.
Dismantle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dismantle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dismantle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dismantle pushes Toal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Toal is rocked!
Toal tries a body shot but Dismantle blocks it.
Toal is still on wobbly legs! Can Dismantle finish him?
Dismantle has a couple of punches blocked by Toal.
Toal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Toal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dismantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toal seems to have recovered his senses.
Dismantle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toal's elbow.
Toal can't find room to land a body shot as Dismantle controls the action.
Toal struggles to land a body shot inside as Dismantle controls his hands.
Dismantle throws a head punch that misses.
Dismantle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Dismantle dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Toal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dismantle lands a nice shot to the body.
Mickey Dismantle is winning the standup battle so far.
Dismantle misses with a hook.
Dismantle misses with a low kick.
Dismantle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Toal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Toal throws a body punch but Dismantle moves out of range. #CL2#
Toal clinches.
Dismantle throws a head punch that misses.
Dismantle throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dismantle fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dismantle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dismantle throws a head punch that misses.
Dismantle scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dismantle.
Dismantle misses with the head strike. #T1#
Toal blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dismantle.
Toal struggles to land a body shot inside as Dismantle controls his hands. #TD2#
Toal has hold of one of Dismantle's legs. Dismantle is fighting the takedown attempt but Toal gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Toal trying to control the position from guard on top but Dismantle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dismantle is trying to control the position but Toal postures up.
Toal throws a big right hand that misses.
Toal throwing strikes from guard but Dismantle blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toal wants to control from the top but Dismantle keeps moving.
Toal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dismantle throws a jab but it's blocked by Toal.
Toal throws a jab when Dismantle was well out of range.
Dismantle slips a jab from Toal.
Dismantle misses with a left hand
and Toal finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dismantle misses with a jab to the body
and Toal counters with a right hand to the body.
Toal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dismantle walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dismantle throws a lazy right hand but Toal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Toal misses with a left hand
and Dismantle counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Dismantle.
Dismantle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dismantle connects with a body shot that sends Toal's belly button to the back.
Dismantle takes a swing at Toal's ribcage but misses.
Toal throws a body kick that misses.
Toal looks to score with a jab to the body but Dismantle is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dismantle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Toal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Keir Toal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dismantle checks a leg kick.
Dismantle appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Toal.
Toal misses with a low kick as Dismantle jumps back.
Dismantle throwing a counter right hand but Toal manages to avoid it.
Mickey Dismantle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Dismantle clinches up against the cage.
Dismantle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dismantle swings wildly with an uppercut but Toal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dismantle misses with some punches. #T4#
Toal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Toal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dismantle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dismantle throws a head punch that misses.
Dismantle misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Dismantle.
Dismantle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dismantle lands a shoulder strike.
Toal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dismantle prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dismantle misses with the head strike.
Dismantle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dismantle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dismantle blocks an uppercut.
Toal prevents a body shot from Dismantle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Dismantle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dismantle, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Dismantle!
Our winner, Mickey Dismantle, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Keir Toal stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be better!'.

Event: NYF Fight Night 50
Date: Dec 04, 2024

#R1#
Blades takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Blades slips a straight right by Murat.
A combination from Blades does no damage.
No joy there for Blades, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murat shoots in and drives through. Blades sprawls well.#TD2#
Murat shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Murat won't allow Blades to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murat content to stall in guard here.
Blades wants to stand up but Murat is controlling him. #T1#
Blades working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Murat.
Murat trying to control the position from guard on top but Blades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blades keeping full guard, as Murat tries to pass.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Murat is looking to advance position but Blades has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blades content just to control the position here. #T2#
Blades trying to control but Murat is having none of it.
Murat tries to hold on but Blades postures up.
Murat is trying to escape the mount.
Blades looking to control and managing it successfully.
Blades wants to control the pace but Murat is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Murat 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.
Murat is doing well to control the position and prevent Blades from advancing to side control.
Murat trying to control here.
Murat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murat has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Blades wants to stand up but Murat has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Murat moves into full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Murat 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.
Murat is pulling down on Blades's head. It's preventing any offense from Blades, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blades takes a swing at Murat's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Murat was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murat shoots in but no luck this time.
Blades seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blades thuds his right hand into Murat's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Murat clinches up with Blades and pushes him back against the cage.
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 Pablo Blades will probably get the nod.
That's time! Blades's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Murat throws an overhand right that lands on Blades's shoulder, as Blades tries to avoid the shot.
Blades feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Murat takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blades uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murat.
Blades misses the jab.
And Murat tries to counter it with a takedown but Blades pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Blades misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Murat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blades misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murat shoots in but no luck this time.
We've been told by Blades's head coaches at California Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blades throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut there from Murat.#T1#
Blades throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murat sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Murat rushes Blades and presses him up against the cage.
Blades landing knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blades.
Blades lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blades.
Blades lands an elbow inside.
Murat misses with the head strike.
Blades crunches a lovely knee into Murat's ribcage.
Blades misses with a knee strike.
Blades lands a damaging elbow.
Murat dodges an elbow strike from Blades.
Blades prevents a body shot from Murat. #T2#
Murat is working for takedown but Blades is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blades tries a knee to the head but Murat blocks it.
Blades lands an elbow that stopped Murat in his tracks for a moment.
Murat is trying to drag Blades to the mat but Blades just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pablo Blades has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joachim Murat.
Blades with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blades's elbow.
Blades lands a nice elbow.
Blades lands an elbow that stopped Murat in his tracks for a moment.
Blades is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murat can do to turn this around?
Murat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blades misses with a knee strike.
Blades misses with a knee strike.
Pablo Blades has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blades blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murat blocks an elbow strike from Blades. #TD2#
Murat is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Blades can't fight it off and eventually Murat manages to take the fight to the floor. Blades looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T3#
Blades is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Murat trying to control but Blades is working from the bottom.
Murat looking to sit in guard and control but Blades gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Blades is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Murat has a closed guard, preventing Blades from standing up. #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.
Murat is pulling down on Blades's head to control his posture.
Pablo Blades overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blades tries to stand but Murat is controlling from the bottom.
Murat pulls Blades in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Blades dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Murat tries to move into range but Blades moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blades lands a lovely overhand right.
Blades looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blades throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murat.
A nice side step and Murat releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Blades misses with a wild combination.
Murat throws out a counter right but Blades avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murat connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Murat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blades manages to avoid it.
Blades throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blades takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A swing and a miss from Blades.
Murat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blades.
Murat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Blades uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murat.
Murat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blades keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Blades on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murat slips under a jab from Blades.
Blades throws a series of punches but Murat avoids them all with ease.
Pablo Blades is winning the standup battle so far.
Murat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pablo Blades is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blades throws a right and a left that Murat avoids nicely. #T3#
Murat connects with a right hand. Blades shakes it off.
Murat throws a body shot but no joy.
Blades goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Blades throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pablo Blades is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murat lands with a good body shot.
Murat lands a really nice looking cross but Blades seems unphased.
Blades throws a nice looking combination but Murat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Blades misses with a two punch combination.
A nice side step and Murat releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Blades stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blades wants it to stay on the feet.
Murat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blades throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murat looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blades wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blades misses with an uppercut. Murat saw that one coming.
Joachim Murat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pablo Blades is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blades throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murat on the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Blades!
Pablo Blades tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: NYF Fight Night 46
Date: Oct 23, 2024

#R1#
Murat fails with the takedown.
Harris feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murats jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've been hearing reports that Harris has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Harris throws a nice outside leg kick.
Harris darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Harris throws a combination. Murat tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Murat gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Harris throws a series of strikes that have Murat backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris misses with a looping left.
Murat scores with a jab to the head.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt - Murat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Harris dives in and grabs Murat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murat pushes down on Harris's head and hops out.
Murat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harris throws out the jab.
Murat throws out a counter right but Harris avoids it with no problem.
Murat avoids the body shot from Harris.
A countering left hand to the body from Murat misses.
Murat shoots in looking for a takedown. Harris tries to sprawl out of it but Murat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Murat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harris sprawls well. Harris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murat gets slowly back to his feet.
Benjamin Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joachim Murat.
Harris looks for the body kick but Murat saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Murat misses.
Harris throws a right and a left that Murat avoids nicely. #T2#
Murat throws a hook but Harris avoids it easily.
Harris appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Harris is defended easily by Murat.
Murat misses with a body shot.
Harris shoots for a takedown but Murat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Murat with the counter takedown but Harris avoids it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Harris!
Murat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harris is fending him off so far but Murat persists. Nope, Harris circles away and we're back to standing.
Murat fails with a takedown attempt.
Harris shoots in for a double leg but Murat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Murat doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Benjamin Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Murat works Harris's body with a nice hook.
Harris looks for a takedown but Murat sprawls well.
Murat appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Murat shoots in for a double leg but Harris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harris swings for the body but Murat moves out of range.
It seemed like Murat was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Harris tries a head kick but it misses.
Murat wants to clinch up but Harris keeps it at a distance.
Harris went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Murat on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Harris gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murat counters with a stiff right hand.
Murat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murat slaps away a takedown attempt from Harris, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Murat takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Harris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Harris wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harris throws a head kick but Murat moves out of range.
Harris misses with a body shot.
Murat is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Harris with a body shot.
Harris misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Murat was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Harris.
Harris goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Harris punishes Murat's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Harris dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Murat blocks a head kick by Harris.
Murat appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Murat takes a swing at Harris's ribcage but misses.
Harris pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Harris looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Murat!
Harris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murat can do to turn this around?
Murat is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Harris thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Harris is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Murat knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murat manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1##SUB#
Harris is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Murat regains full guard. Nicely done.
Murat looking for a sweep. Not yet Murat, not yet.
Murat is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Harris postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Murat is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Harris, into his guard. #REVB#
Murat looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Murat trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris has Murat pulled in close to control his posture.
Harris 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.
Murat trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Murat passes Harris's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Harris manages to get to full guard.
Murat 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.
Harris trying to control the position here.
Murat passes Harris's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Murat not doing much here.
Harris is not content to let Murat control the position.
Murat stops Harris from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harris throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Murat counters with a single leg into guard. Harris didn't expect that.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murat prevents Harris from getting back to his feet.
Murat scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joachim Murat will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Harris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benjamin Harris is winning the standup battle so far.
Harris scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice defenses there by Harris.
Murat misses with a body shot.
Murat punishes Harris's body with a nice straight punch.
Murat misses the body punch
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Harris misses.
Murat looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murat's waist but Murat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harris off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murat ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harris throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Murat decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Harris's guard.
Murat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Harris manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Murat manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Murat wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment.
Murat seems keen to control Harris's posture.
Murat lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Murat passes into half guard.
Harris is looking for a sweep. Murat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Harris is staying active underneath Murat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Harris wants to control but Murat is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Murat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harris is looking to improve his position.
Harris is controlling Murat's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Murat connects with a nice short shot to Harris's temple.
Murat working Harris over with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Murat in particular looking to stall.
Murat trying to pass the guard but Harris defending well. #T3##ES#
Harris has one foot on Murat's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Harris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murat tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Harris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murat slips a straight right by Harris.
Harris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Murat tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Harris misses.
Murat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murat changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
Murat takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick by Harris misses
and Murat counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Harris throws a head kick that misses.
Harris throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Murat counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Harris is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Murat lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Harris is staying active underneath Murat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Harris is controlling Murat's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Well, if Murat 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.
Harris moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joachim Murat.
I think Murat 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 Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: OFK 443 -
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Toal throws out a powerful jab.
Dilbrandt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Toal tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dilbrandt is able to avoid easily.
Toal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
Toal just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dilbrandt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dilbrandt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Toal.
Dilbrandt with the counter takedown but Toal avoids it easily.
Toal slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
Toal takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses.
Toal throws a hook but Dilbrandt avoids it easily.
Toal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick.
Good work by Toal as he checks the leg kick.
Toal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Toal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Dilbrandt lands a right hook to the body.
Toal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dilbrandt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Toal is looking to wear down Dilbrandt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Toal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dilbrandt.
Toal tries to land a leg kick but Dilbrandt saw it coming and moves away.
Dilbrandt throws out a leg kick but Toal moves out of range and Dilbrandt only half commits.
Toal throws a right and a left that Dilbrandt avoids nicely. #CL#
Toal moves into range and clinches up with Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dilbrandt tries to stall but Toal uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Toal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dilbrandt or not.
Toal works on Dilbrandt's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Toal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Toal lands with a right to the head.
Dilbrandt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Dilbrandt taking a breather.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Dilbrandt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick, looking for Toal's leg but Toal calmly moves out of range.
Toal throws a looping overhand right but Dilbrandt ducks down to avoid it.
Toal takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses.
Toal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dilbrandt's waist but Dilbrandt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Toal off to one side.
Toal checks the leg kick.
Dilbrandt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilbrandt checks a low kick from Toal.#T3#
Toal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dilbrandt to score with a decent uppercut.
Toal defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand.
Damian Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toal checks the leg kick.
Toal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Toal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Toal throws a jab when Dilbrandt was well out of range.
Toal moves out of range of the leg kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Toal is able to avoid easily.
A little feinted left hand from Toal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the head.
Dilbrandt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Toal swings for the body but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt wants to clinch but Toal slips to the side
and Toal counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
A head kick misses from Toal.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Toal avoids the punch easily.
Toal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dilbrandt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Toal tries to land a body kick
and Dilbrandt counters with a left to the body.
Toal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt lands with a good body shot.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Toal is just out of range.
Dilbrandt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dilbrandt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. Toal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Toal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dilbrandt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toal.
Toal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Toal tries to land a front kick but Dilbrandt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dilbrandt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Toal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dilbrandt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Toal ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Toal checks the leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Toal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Toal digs a good hook to Dilbrandt's body.
Toal throws a big shot that misses.
Dilbrandt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Toal cracks a nice hook into Dilbrandt's ribs.
Dilbrandt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Toal avoids the punch easily.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Dilbrandt.
A head kick misses from Toal.
Dilbrandt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dilbrandt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Toal swings for the body but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
A big right from Dilbrandt misses.
A quick step to the side and Toal tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Damian Dilbrandt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toal lands a jab.#T2#
Toal takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Toal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Toal misses.
Dilbrandt leaves Toal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dilbrandt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Toal doesn't seem bothered though.
Dilbrandt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Toal.
Toal staying out of range there.
Toal appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dilbrandt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Toal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Toal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Toal throws a body shot but no joy.
Toal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt wants to counter the offense by Toal and move into the clinch position.
Toal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dilbrandt.
The fighters circling - Toal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Toal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC2#Toal is rocked!
Dilbrandt scores with a decent looking hook.
Oh Toal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dilbrandt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Toal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Toal tries to get into range but Dilbrandt steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Toal! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Dilbrandt scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damian Dilbrandt!
A victorious Damian Dilbrandt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Keir Toal had this to say: 'I will be better!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Demuss moves out of range as De Boise strikes.
Demuss appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
De Boise throws a poor cross that misses
and Demuss counters with a good low kick that De Boise was not able to check.
De Boise lands with an uppercut that bounces Demuss off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Jake Demuss has been cut.
Cedric De Boise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Boise swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demuss was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
De Boise plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
De Boise loads up on a big right hand but Demuss slips the punch.
De Boise misses with a right hand
enabling Demuss to counter with a crisp jab.
De Boise has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
De Boise just misses with a punch to the body.
Demuss is looking to counter with a body kick.#KD2#
De Boise moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Demuss goes down! Can De Boise finish him!?#ROC2#Demuss is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Demuss pulls De Boise in close to prevent any damage.
Oh Demuss is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Demuss is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but De Boise frees his head nicely. Oh but Demuss has switched to an armbar! De Boise is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jake Demuss!
An out of breath Jake Demuss thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MFC-17
Date: Sep 10, 2024

#R1#
Demuss ducks under a wild hook from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson scores with a shot to the body.
Demuss staying out of range there.
Demuss is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bjornsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Demuss throws a head kick but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Bjornsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Demuss sizes up Bjornsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bjornsson lands with a cross. #CUT#It looks like Jake Demuss has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demuss manages to avoid it.
Demuss counters with a body kick.
Eddie Bjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demuss takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bjornsson misses the shot to the body.
Bjornsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Demuss's head.#T1#
Demuss throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Bjornsson counters with a single leg into guard. Demuss didn't expect that.
Demuss being controlled here, momentarily.
Demuss looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bjornsson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bjornsson is pressing down on Demuss's thigh, looking to free his foot. Demuss is holding on for now.
Demuss felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Well, if Bjornsson 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Bjornsson working over Demuss with some ground and pound. Demuss looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bjornsson stalling.
Bjornsson lands strikes from half guard.
Bjornsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Demuss tries to get to full guard but Bjornsson has control of the leg.
Bjornsson is taking a breather. Demuss 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.#T3#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Demuss controlling the position for now.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bjornsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demuss. #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.
The fighters circling - Bjornsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bjornsson backing away here, and Demuss unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bjornsson swings for the body but Demuss moves out of range.
Bjornsson shoots and misses
and Demuss counters with a stiff right hand.
Demuss drops his hands momentarily and Bjornsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bjornsson throws a looping overhand right but Demuss ducks down to avoid it.
Demuss lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Demuss staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Demuss's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bjornsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bjornsson misses with a hook. Demuss ducked under it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjornsson slips under a jab from Demuss.
Bjornsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bjornsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Demuss counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Demuss's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Demuss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Demuss takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bjornsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Demuss doesn't seem bothered though.
Demuss tries a head kick but it misses.
Bjornsson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Demuss manages to circle out of the way.
Bjornsson looks to throw the jab but Demuss is out of range.
Demuss is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bjornsson takes a swing at Demuss's ribcage but misses.
Demuss wants to counter the offense by Bjornsson and move into the clinch position.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Demuss.
The crowd cheers as Bjornsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Demuss doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bjornsson. Demuss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bjornsson misses with a straight right.
Demuss doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bjornsson throws the left hand but Demuss avoids the punch easily.
Eddie Bjornsson is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Demuss slips a straight right by Bjornsson.
Demuss is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bjornsson with a body shot.
Demuss walks into a stiff left hand from Bjornsson.#CUT#That has opened up Jake Demuss's cut even more.
Bjornsson connects with a body shot that sends Demuss's belly button to the back.
Bjornsson misses with a hook to the body
and Demuss counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bjornsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Demuss, which made it look bad.
Demuss dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bjornsson. That did some damage!#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Bjornsson misses the target.
Bjornsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Demuss has time to react.
Bjornsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Demuss can do to turn this around?#TD#
Bjornsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Demuss's 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!
Bjornsson wants to pass the guard but Demuss is keeping the position.
We've been hearing that Bjornsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjornsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Demuss tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bjornsson postures up.
Demuss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bjornsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Demuss can't keep his opponent in guard - Bjornsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bjornsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bjornsson is looking to advance position but Demuss won't allow it.
Bjornsson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bjornsson uses his free foot to push down on Demuss's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Demuss. #T4#
Bjornsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Demuss is looking to get to half guard.
Bjornsson controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demuss can't escape the position.
Demuss tries to lock up and control but Bjornsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jake Demuss's cut.
That's time! Bjornsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Demuss throws the kick towards the body but Bjornsson avoids it.#CL#
Bjornsson has closed the distance and engaged Demuss in a clinch.
Bjornsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bjornsson misses with the head strike.
Demuss misses with a knee strike.
Bjornsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Demuss.
Demuss misses with the head strike.
Bjornsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bjornsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demuss's elbow.
Bjornsson lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Demuss avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bjornsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bjornsson as Demuss tries to tie him up.
Bjornsson is struggling to control the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Bjornsson.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Bjornsson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T1#
Bjornsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Demuss.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Demuss.
Demuss is trying to maintain a safe position but Bjornsson gets an underhook and turns Demuss into the cage.
Bjornsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bjornsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Demuss fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Demuss throws a leg kick which misses Bjornsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Bjornsson tries to avoid it.
Demuss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bjornsson. #CL#
Bjornsson clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bjornsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bjornsson taking a breather.#T2#
Bjornsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Demuss backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bjornsson.
Demuss prevents a body shot from Bjornsson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bjornsson as Demuss tries to tie him up.
Demuss lands with a left to the head.
Bjornsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demuss's elbow.
Demuss lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT2#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Bjornsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Demuss.
Bjornsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Demuss backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjornsson throws a head punch that misses.
Demuss is looking to control Bjornsson's arms but Bjornsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Demuss has his back to the cage.
Bjornsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demuss's elbow.
Demuss lands a knee to the head. #T3#
Demuss is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bjornsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Demuss backwards. #CUT#The cut above Jake Demuss's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Demuss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Demuss looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demuss.
Demuss misses with a punch to the body.
Bjornsson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bjornsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bjornsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Demuss prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjornsson misses with a punch to the body.
Bjornsson has Demuss pressed against the cage.
Bjornsson leaning against his opponent. #T4#
Demuss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Demuss is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bjornsson is defending well for now.
Bjornsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bjornsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Demuss stops a takedown attempt from Bjornsson.
Demuss with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bjornsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demuss's elbow.
Bjornsson misses with the head strike.
Bjornsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bjornsson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bjornsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demuss.
Demuss prevents a body shot from Bjornsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Bjornsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bjornsson misses with an uppercut
and Demuss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bjornsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bjornsson throws a right hand that misses
and Demuss counters with a solid body kick.
Demuss digs a good hook to Bjornsson's body.
Bjornsson throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Demuss holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bjornsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demuss misses with a knee strike.
Bjornsson tries to work over Demuss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bjornsson misses with a punch to the body.
Demuss prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Bjornsson.
Demuss is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Bjornsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Demuss with a knee to the head.
Demuss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Demuss on the inside.
Bjornsson lands with a right to the head.
Demuss blocking some punches.
Bjornsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bjornsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bjornsson lands with a right to the head.
Bjornsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Demuss blocks a body shot from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Demuss tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bjornsson lands a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Demuss. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demuss stalling in the clinch but Bjornsson improves position.
Bjornsson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Demuss gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bjornsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Demuss up against the cage.
Bjornsson lands a shot to the body.
Bjornsson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Demuss is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Demusss head.
Demuss takes a shot to the head.
Bjornsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bjornsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Demuss fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bjornsson throws the left hand but Demuss avoids the punch easily.#KD#
Bjornsson lands a big uppercut and Demuss crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Demuss looks OK. Bjornsson waves Demuss back to his feet!#ROC#Demuss is rocked!#T3#
Bjornsson connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Demuss out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie Bjornsson!
Eddie Bjornsson retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Eddie Bjornsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Jake Demuss was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back. Believe you me!'.

Event: OFK 435 - Johnson Vs Durant
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Dokov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Toal tries to avoid it but Dokov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Toal to the ground. Toal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Toal tries to keep at a distance but Dokov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Toal throws a punch but it's blocked by Dokov.
Toal goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Dokov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch but Toal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Dokov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Toal can't find room to land a body shot as Dokov controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toal can't find room to land a body shot as Dokov controls the action.
Toal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Toal presses Dokov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Toal pushes Dokov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toal has a couple of punches blocked by Dokov.
Dokov wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Dokov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Toal has closed the distance and engaged Dokov in a clinch.
Toal misses with the head strike.
Dokov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toal scores with a hook to the body.
Dokov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Toal lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Toal lands with a light punch inside.
Toal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dokov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Toal blocking some punches.
Toal prevents Dokov from breaking the clinch.
Dokov lands a right hand.
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!
Toal throws a head punch that misses.
Toal can't find room to land a body shot as Dokov controls the action.
Toal scores with a shot to the side of Dokov's head.
Toal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dokov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toal's elbow. #T3#
Toal misses with a body punch.
Toal misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Toal. #TD2#
Toal wants the takedown. Dokov is fighting it off but Toal persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dokov's guard against the cage.
Toal scoring with punches to the head and body.
Toal slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Dokov.
Toal content to control rather than advance.
Toal working Dokov over with strikes.
Toal is figuring out what he wants to do next.#ES#
Dokov pushes Toal off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
Dokov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Toal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dokov blocks a head kick by Toal.
Dokov throws a big counter combination but Toal scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dokov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Toal finds it's way round the side to connect with Dokov's head.
Doko Dokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Toal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Toal keeps the fight on the outside.
Toal takes a swing at Dokov's ribcage but misses.
Toal keeps the fight on the outside.
Dokov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toal.
As Toal looks to move away, Dokov throws a big counter combo but Toal just gets out of the way.#CL#
Dokov instigates a clinch.
Dokov blocks an uppercut.
Toal misses with a body punch.
Toal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keir Toal dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dokov wants to clinch but Toal slips to the side
letting Toal counter with a right hand.
Toal with the inside leg kick.
We've been told by Dokov's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Toal throws a body punch but Dokov moves out of range.
Dokov is looking for a counter combo.
Dokov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Toal counters with a straight right hand.
Dokov throws a hook but Toal blocks it.#CL#
Dokov clinches with his opponent.
Toal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dokov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toal tries to work over Dokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dokov has a couple of punches blocked by Toal.
A shot in the inside from Toal.
Toal struggles to land a body shot inside as Dokov controls his hands. #T1#
Toal avoids the elbow strike from Dokov, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Toal fails to land.
Toal digs a right hand underneath Dokov's ribcage. Dokov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Toal lands a shot to the body.
Toal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dokov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Toal.
Dokov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toal digs a right hand into Dokov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dokov's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Toal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dokov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Toal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keir Toal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dokov working aggressively here.
Dokov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Toal fails to land.
Toal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Toal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dokov tries a body shot but Toal blocks it.
Dokov is trying to pull guard but Toal has him pressed against the cage.
Dokov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Toal up against the cage.
Toal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Dokov has Toal pushed against the cage.
Dokov tries to break free but Toal pushes him back against the cage.
Toal blocks a body shot from Dokov.
Dokov throws a head punch that misses.
Toal blocks an uppercut.
Dokov working hard to break the clinch.
Dokov can't find room to land a body shot as Toal controls the action.
Dokov blocking some punches.
Dokov just leaning against Toal, taking a breather.
Dokov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Toal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dokov misses with some punches.
Dokov blocking some punches.
Dokov jumps guard but Toal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doko Dokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toal lands a hook that snaps the head of Dokov backwards. #TD2#
Toal has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dokov is trying to keep an underhook but Toal manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Dokov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dokov staying out of range there.
Toal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dokov was well out of range. Poor timing from Toal.
As Toal looks to move away, Dokov throws a big counter combo but Toal just gets out of the way.
Dokov throws a combination that misses
and Toal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dokov fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keir Toal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dokov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Toal misses with a wild body shot.
Toal misses with a kick to the body.
As Toal looks to move away, Dokov throws a big counter combo but Toal just gets out of the way.
The crowd cheers as Toal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dokov doesn't seem phased though.
Doko Dokov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Toal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dokov tries for a takedown but Toal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dokov goes for a double leg but Toal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Toal continues to drive forward.
Toal lands a shoulder strike.
Toal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dokov is trying to break the clinch but Toal is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dokov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Toal walks away with a smile on his face. Dokov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doko Dokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Toal drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Dokov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
A combination from Dokov does no damage.
Toal misses with a body shot.
Dokov darts in trying to clinch
letting Toal counter with a right hand.
Toal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dokov fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dokov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch but Toal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dokov tries to clinch but Toal moves away
and Toal counters with an inside leg kick.
Dokov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Toal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Toal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dokov goes for a double leg but Toal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Toal continues to drive forward.
Dokov prevents a body shot from Toal.
A hook to the body from Toal.
Toal cracks Dokov with a nice body shot.
Doko Dokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dokov.
Dokov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toal misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Toal.
Keir Toal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Toal lands a left hand.
Toal can't find room to land a body shot as Dokov controls the action.
Dokov misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Toal gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dokov lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Dokov trying to control from the bottom.
Toal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dokov misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T4#
Toal blocks the strikes from Dokov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dokov missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Dokov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Toal in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Dokov. Those never looked like landing.
Toal throws a wild body kick that Dokov sees coming a mile off.
Toal lands with a good body shot.
Toal looks to land a combination but Dokov avoids it well.
Toal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Toal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keir Toal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Toal 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keir Toal!
A relieved looking Keir Toal thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MFC- 14
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Demuss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Demuss.
Bjornsson throws a right hand that misses
and Demuss makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bjornsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Demuss manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bjornsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bjornsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Demuss looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Demuss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bjornsson.
Demuss is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demuss lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Demuss is looking to clinch.
Bjornsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Demuss tries to sprawl out of it but Bjornsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Demuss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Demuss closes the distance and clinches.
Demuss lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Bjornsson misses with the head strike.
Demuss goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Bjornsson tightens his grip and picks Demuss up, before dumping him to the ground. Demuss manages to land in guard.
Bjornsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Demuss is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing that Bjornsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bjornsson controlling from the top position. #T2##SUB2#
Demuss has his foot on Bjornsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bjornsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Bjornsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bjornsson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Demuss for as long as he can get away with.
Bjornsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Bjornsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bjornsson dives in and grabs Demuss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Demuss pushes down on Bjornsson's head and hops out.
Bjornsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice shot lands for Bjornsson.
Demuss thows a left - swing and a miss!
Demuss throws out a loose jab but Bjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bjornsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Demuss doesn't seem bothered though.
Bjornsson lands a jab to the head.
Eddie Bjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demuss throws a low kick but Bjornsson avoids it.#T4#
Bjornsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Demuss is fending him off so far but Bjornsson persists. Nope, Demuss circles away and we're back to standing.
A shot to the body from Bjornsson misses
enabling Demuss to counter with a crisp jab.
Demuss misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Bjornsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Demuss!
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!
Demuss is looking for a sweep.
Demuss wants to control but Bjornsson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjornsson 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.
Check out the look on Bjornsson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjornsson cracks Demuss with a big elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jake Demuss will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson'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#
Bjornsson misses with a looping left.
Demuss appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bjornsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Demuss sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Demuss leaves Bjornsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bjornsson tests Demuss's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Jake Demuss has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Demuss counter with a right hand.
Demuss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bjornsson.
A head kick misses from Demuss. #T1#
Demuss connects with a body shot.
Demuss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson throwing a counter right hand but Demuss manages to avoid it.
Bjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jake Demuss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bjornsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bjornsson throws a looping overhand right but Demuss ducks down to avoid it.
Bjornsson checks a leg kick.
Bjornsson digs a good hook to Demuss's body. #TD#
Bjornsson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Bjornsson 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.
Bjornsson advances nicely into full mount.
Bjornsson controlling the position easily from mount.
Bjornsson lands a big elbow.
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!
BOOM! Bjornsson connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T3#
Bjornsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Eddie Bjornsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bjornsson continues to stall.
Demuss manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Demuss gets full guard.#SUB2#
Demuss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bjornsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Demuss looking to control.
Bjornsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bjornsson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Demuss 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Demuss is looking for a triangle here but Bjornsson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Bjornsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3##TD#
Bjornsson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Demuss sprawls well initially but Bjornsson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bjornsson controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demuss tries to roll over but Bjornsson keeps him under control.#T1#
Bjornsson content to control rather than advance.
Demuss wants to get back to full guard.
Bjornsson controlling the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Demuss leaves Bjornsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Bjornsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bjornsson.
Bjornsson misses with a right hand
and Demuss makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bjornsson really felt that one!
Bjornsson misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Demuss holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Demuss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Demuss stops a takedown attempt from Bjornsson.
Nice body punch from Demuss - that landed with a thud.
Bjornsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bjornsson working aggressively here. #T3#
Bjornsson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Demuss gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Demuss with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bjornsson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Demuss gets underhooks to prevent Bjornsson's takedown attempt.
Demuss looking to throw knees to the head but Bjornsson is blocking nicely.
Bjornsson is looking to control Demuss's arms but Demuss gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bjornsson has his back to the cage.
Demuss blocks an uppercut.
Bjornsson trying to stall but Demuss improves his position.
Demuss effectively controlling the action here.
Demuss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bjornsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Demuss pulls his leg out and moves away. #T4#
Bjornsson throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Demuss misses.
Bjornsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Demuss throws a sloppy head kick and Bjornsson moves out of range easily.
As Demuss tries to get set, Bjornsson tries to push him back and clinch up but Demuss manages to avoid the attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bjornsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bjornsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Demuss.
Demuss wants to counter with a clinch but Bjornsson pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bjornsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Demuss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Demuss lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jake Demuss just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Bjornsson looks to throw the jab but Demuss is out of range.
Demuss flicks out a counter leg kick but Bjornsson steps away.#TD#
Demuss gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bjornsson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bjornsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bjornsson advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demuss is looking to reverse the position.
Bjornsson controls the position from side control.
Demuss takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T1#
Demuss is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bjornsson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Demuss is looking to get to half guard.
Bjornsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Demuss is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bjornsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Further stalling from Bjornsson.
Demuss is trying desperately to improve position.
Bjornsson controlling the position easily from mount.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Bjornsson is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T3#
Demuss is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bjornsson controlling the pace for now.
Bjornsson scoring with strikes but Demuss is staying in there.
Bjornsson content just to control the position here.
Bjornsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Demuss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bjornsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Demuss can't escape the position.
Bjornsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Demuss tries to hold on but Bjornsson pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bjornsson controlling from the full mount.
Bjornsson landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson had his way with Jake Demuss in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Bjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Bjornsson instigates a clinch.
Demuss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Demuss misses with a punch on the inside.
Demuss landing knees to the head.
Bjornsson can't find room to land a body shot as Demuss controls the action.
Knees to the body from Demuss.
Demuss controlling the action here for a moment.
Bjornsson just leaning against Demuss, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demuss taking a breather.
Demuss misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Bjornsson has a couple of punches blocked by Demuss.
Bjornsson is trying to drag Demuss to the mat but Demuss just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bjornsson can't get the takedown.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A hook to the body from Bjornsson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bjornsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Demuss can do to turn this around?
Demuss with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bjornsson being controlled against the cage.
Demuss blocks an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Demuss.
Demuss scores with a shoulder strike.
Demuss misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Demuss lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bjornsson backwards.
Bjornsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Demuss shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demuss with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Demuss lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT2#Eddie Bjornsson's cut is getting worse.
A nice left hand lands by Demuss.
Bjornsson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jake Demuss seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demuss is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bjornsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Demuss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bjornsson managing to block the knees to the body from Demuss.
Bjornsson gets through Demuss's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bjornsson misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bjornsson tries for a takedown but Demuss manages to get underhooks. #T3#
Demuss landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bjornsson blocks a body shot from Demuss.
Bjornsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bjornsson letting Demuss take a breather here.
Demuss lands a shoulder strike.
Demuss missing with knees to the body.
Demuss lands a knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Demuss.
Demuss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bjornsson's elbow.
Demuss misses with a punch to the body.
Demuss blocks an uppercut.
Demuss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Demuss lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2#Eddie Bjornsson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T4#
Bjornsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Demuss.
Demuss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Demuss prevents a body shot from Bjornsson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bjornsson as Demuss tries to tie him up.
Bjornsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Demuss.
Demuss lands a body shot.
Demuss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Demuss.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Demuss taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demuss content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bjornsson lands with a short shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Demuss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Demuss 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 47:48
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 47:47

The fight is ruled a draw!
Eddie Bjornsson retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: OFK 430 - Orsic Vs Martin
Date: Aug 18, 2024

#R1#
Toal connects with a body shot.
Pugsley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Toal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pugsley.
Toal throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Pugsley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Toal kicks off Pugsley and gets to his feet.
Pugsley moves away from the strike by Toal.
Pugsley changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Toal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pugsley.
Pugsley drops down looking for a counter takedown but Toal sprawls and moves away.
Toal connects with a body shot that sends Pugsley's belly button to the back.
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 jab from Toal finds it's way through Pugsley's defenses. #CL#
Pugsley moves into range and clinches up with Toal.
Toal misses with a punch to the body.
Toal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Toal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD2#
Toal is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pugsley can't fight it off and eventually Toal manages to take the fight to the floor. Pugsley looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1##SUB#
Pugsley is looking for a triangle but Toal pushes his legs off easily.
Toal showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Pugsley has his foot on Toal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Toal works his way back into a safe position though.
Pugsley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Toal controls the pace.#SUB#
Pugsley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Toal is aware though and is defending well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Toal working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Pugsley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toal defends it easily.
Toal wants to control from the top but Pugsley keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pugsley is keeping the position for now.
Toal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Toal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pugsley looking to control. #T3#
Toal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pugsley keeping moving, preventing Toal from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Keir Toal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Toal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pugsley to the mat! Pugsley manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Pugsley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Toal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Pugsley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toal defends it easily.
Pugsley is trying to keep Toal in close. #T4#
Toal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pugsley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Toal's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Toal sitting in guard here, content to control.
Toal stopping the sweep attempt from Pugsley.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Pugsley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Toal defends well.
Pugsley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keir Toal dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Toal decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Toal missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Pugsley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Toal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Toal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pugsley wants to control but Toal is keeping busy.
Pugsley is looking for a sweep. Toal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pugsley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pugsley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Toal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1##SUB#
Pugsley actively working from the bottom here.
Keir Toal has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Pugsley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toal pulls his head out easily.
Pugsley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Toal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Toal looking to sit in guard and control but Pugsley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Pugsley wants to control from the top but Toal keeps moving. #T2#
Pugsley tries to free his leg and advance position but Toal is retaining full guard.
Toal controlling the position.
Toal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pugsley trying to control the position from guard on top but Toal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Toal swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Toal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pugsley to the mat! Pugsley manages to get full guard. #T3#
Pugsley keeping moving, preventing Toal from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Pugsley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Toal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Toal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Pugsley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Pugsley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Pugsley working for submissions but it's allowed Toal to get to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Toal is looking to take a break and control but Pugsley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Toal working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pugsley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pugsley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toal is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toal trying to control from half guard but Pugsley is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keir Toal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Toal lands a nice hook to Pugsley's body. Pugsley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pugsley wants to clinch but Toal slips to the side
and Toal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Toal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pugsley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pugsley wants to clinch up but Toal keeps it at a distance.
Pugsley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toal jabs Pugsley right on the nose. Pugsley blinks but takes it well.#TD2#
Toal drives through with a takedown into Pugsley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1##SUB#
Pugsley is looking to cinch up a triangle. Toal throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Pugsley's body to avoid the submission. Pugsley has instead reached around Toal's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Pugsley arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arthur Pugsley!
Keir Toal was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be better!'.

Event: MFC-12
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1#
Albertson shoots and misses
and Demuss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Demuss throws a leg kick which misses Albertson's front leg but catches the back leg as Albertson tries to avoid it.
Albertson shoots in for a double leg but Demuss sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Demuss quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Albertson shoots and misses
and Demuss counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jake Demuss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Albertson.
Demuss throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Albertson has his takedown stuffed
and Demuss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Albertson misses with a takedown attempt
and Demuss counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albertson moves to clinch but Demuss breaks away
and Demuss counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Albertson looks winded!
Albertson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Demuss connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jake Demuss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##KD#
Demuss connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Albertson to the floor! Demuss dives in looking for the finish!#ROC#Albertson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like John Albertson has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Demuss in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Albertson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Demuss!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Demuss!
A very excited looking Jake Demuss made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: MFC-10
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Pudzianowski throws out a leg kick but Demuss moves out of range and Pudzianowski only half commits.
Pudzianowski tries to score with a low kick but Demuss moves his leg out of the way.
Pudzianowski has his takedown stuffed
and Demuss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Demuss.
Demuss swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick
and Demuss counters with a nice body kick.
Pudzianowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Demuss counters with a low kick, right behind Pudzianowski 's knee.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick
and Demuss counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Demuss connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudzianowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Demuss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jake Demuss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariusz Pudzianowski.
A low kick from Pudzianowski is predictable there
and Demuss counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Demuss checks a low kick from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick. #T1#
A low kick from Pudzianowski misses #CL#
and Demuss counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Demuss.
Demuss with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Mariusz Pudzianowski has been cut.
Pudzianowski looking to stall.
Demuss lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pudzianowski misses with an elbow over the top.#KD#
Demuss lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and Pudzianowski goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Demuss in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demuss controls the position.#SUB#
Demuss working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pudzianowski being controlled for a moment. #T2##SUB#
Demuss tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pudzianowski is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3##SUB#
Demuss has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Pudzianowski is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Demuss yanks on the arm and Pudzianowski is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Demuss.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Demuss!
Jake Demuss seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MFC-8
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Bjornsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Demuss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Demuss doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bjornsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Demuss circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bjornsson is defended easily by Demuss.
Bjornsson backing away here, and Demuss unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bjornsson.
Demuss is trying to control Bjornsson's posture but Bjornsson avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demuss is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Bjornsson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Demuss will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bjornsson works to advance to full mount. Demuss defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bjornsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bjornsson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Demuss for as long as he can get away with.
We've been hearing that Bjornsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bjornsson raining down hammerfists from mount.#T2#
Demuss is looking to improve his position but Bjornsson isn't that keen on the idea.
Bjornsson dominating with strikes here.
Demuss is desperately trying to improve his position but Bjornsson has a good base and remains in mount.
Bjornsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bjornsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bjornsson continues to stall.#T3#
Demuss is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bjornsson controlling his opponent.
Demuss is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Demuss felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bjornsson with the ground and pound from mount.
Bjornsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bjornsson misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Demuss counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Demuss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bjornsson lands a left hand. #CUT#It looks like Jake Demuss has been cut.
Bjornsson is working for takedown but Demuss is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bjornsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bjornsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Demuss is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Demuss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bjornsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demuss misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson managing to block the knees to the body from Demuss.
Demuss lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bjornsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bjornsson stalling against the cage.
Bjornsson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Bjornsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bjornsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Demuss blocks an uppercut.
Bjornsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Demuss avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Demuss fails to land.
Bjornsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Demuss blocks a body shot from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson wants to take the fight to the mat but Demuss manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bjornsson throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Bjornsson.
Demuss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Demuss stops a takedown attempt from Bjornsson.
Jake Demuss seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bjornsson wants a takedown. #T2#
Demuss misses with a punch on the inside.
Bjornsson can't find room to land a body shot as Demuss controls the action.
Bjornsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bjornsson avoiding damage.
Demuss scores a nice knee to the body.
Demuss tries a body shot but Bjornsson blocks it.
Bjornsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Demuss with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bjornsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Demuss shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Bjornsson lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjornsson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Demuss looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eddie Bjornsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bjornsson looking to pass the guard.
Bjornsson is stalling in the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Demuss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Demuss is trying to counter with his kicks.
A jab lands there for Bjornsson.
Bjornsson misses with a body shot.
Demuss misses with a hook #TD#
so Bjornsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bjornsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jake Demuss's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Demuss slips a straight right by Bjornsson.
Decent striking displayed by Bjornsson there.#TD#
Bjornsson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Demuss tries to get to full guard but Bjornsson has control of the leg.
Bjornsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Demuss with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bjornsson trying to pass the guard but Demuss defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demuss taking some punishment here, with Bjornsson in his half guard.
Demuss wants to control but Bjornsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bjornsson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Demuss is looking for a sweep. Bjornsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bjornsson is looking to advance position but Demuss won't allow it.
Demuss moves into full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Demuss being controlled here, momentarily.
Bjornsson stands and throws Demuss's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Demuss's face as Bjornsson controls the position. #SUB#
Bjornsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Demuss is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bjornsson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Bjornsson tries to advance to mount but Demuss denies him.
Demuss can't do much from the bottom here.
Demuss is looking to reverse the position.
Demuss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bjornsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjornsson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Demuss's shoulder. That is not cool. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bjornsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Demuss as he avoids it easily.
Demuss slips under a jab.
Bjornsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Demuss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bjornsson misses with an uppercut
and Demuss counters with a low kick, right behind Bjornsson 's knee.
Bjornsson misses with a hook.
Demuss doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bjornsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Demuss counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bjornsson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Demuss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bjornsson.
Demuss wants to counter the offense by Bjornsson and move into the clinch position.
Demuss blocks a jab.
Demuss takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Demuss's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Bjornsson lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
Bjornsson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Demuss quickly recovers to half guard.
Bjornsson is controlling the pace.
Bjornsson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demuss tries to reverse the position but Bjornsson maintains control.
Bjornsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Demuss is desperately trying to improve his position but Bjornsson has a good base and remains in mount.
Bjornsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bjornsson with a couple of short strikes.
Bjornsson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T2#
Bjornsson controlling the position easily from mount.
Demuss is trying to escape the mount.
Bjornsson controlling the pace for now.
Demuss is bucking up trying to escape but Bjornsson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bjornsson controlling the position easily from mount.
Bjornsson landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Bjornsson lands a nice shot to the head.
Bjornsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bjornsson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bjornsson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Demuss?
Bjornsson controlling the pace for now.
Bjornsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Demuss can do to turn this around?
Demuss is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Bjornsson controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bjornsson lands a nice shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson had his way with Jake Demuss in that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Demuss's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Bjornsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Demuss tries to avoid it but Bjornsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Demuss to the ground. Demuss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Demuss appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bjornsson clobbers Demuss with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#That has opened up Jake Demuss's cut even more.#TD#
Bjornsson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Demuss to the mat! Demuss manages to get full guard.
Bjornsson passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Bjornsson seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demuss wants to improve his position but Bjornsson is controlling well. #T1#
Bjornsson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bjornsson is pressing down on Demuss's thigh, looking to free his foot. Demuss is holding on for now.
Bjornsson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
More hug and hope from Bjornsson.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bjornsson misses with a right hand
and Demuss counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Demuss. That snapped Bjornsson's head back.
Bjornsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bjornsson throws a hook but Demuss blocks it.
Bjornsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Demuss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Demuss lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bjornsson will feel that in the morning.#T3##TD#
Bjornsson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Demuss tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bjornsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bjornsson happy to just control the position for now.
Eddie Bjornsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Demuss tries to bench press Bjornsson off him but Bjornsson keeps the position.
Jake Demuss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Demuss trying to remain calm as Bjornsson controls from the top position.
A control attempt from Demuss but he's now mounted!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bjornsson controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Bjornsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bjornsson, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Bjornsson!
Eddie Bjornsson retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Eddie Bjornsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Jake Demuss had this to say: 'I will be back. Believe you me!'.

Event: MFC-6
Date: Jul 01, 2024

#R1#
Batdorani has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Demuss finds it's way round the side to connect with Batdorani's head.
Batdorani fails with the takedown
and Demuss counters with a big head kick but Batdorani shrugs it off.
Jugabu Batdorani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batdorani shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Demuss counters with a head kick. That will keep Batdorani thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Batdorani misses with a takedown #CL#
and Demuss counters by moving into the clinch.
Jake Demuss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jugabu Batdorani.#KD#
Demuss has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Batdorani goes down! Demuss dives on top of him - Batdorani manages to get guard. #ROC#Batdorani is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jugabu Batdorani has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demuss working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Demuss sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Batdorani working for a triangle but Demuss defends it easily. #T1#
Demuss loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Batdorani is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Batdorani can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Demuss controls the pace.
Demuss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Batdorani is keeping the position for now.
Demuss 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Batdorani is trying to keep Demuss in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Demuss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Demuss wants it to stay on the feet.
Demuss throws a quick counter kick to the body but Batdorani avoids it.
Batdorani with a lazy takedown attempt
and Demuss counters with a right hand to the body.
Batdorani fails with the takedown
and Demuss counters with a right hand to the body.
Batdorani takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Batdorani with a lazy takedown attempt
and Demuss counters with a leg kick.
Batdorani looks winded!
Batdorani shoots and misses
and Demuss counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Demuss scores with a leg kick.
Batdorani with a poor takedown
and Demuss counters with a big head kick but Batdorani shrugs it off.
Batdorani misses with a takedown attempt
and Demuss counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Demuss drops Batdorani with a straight right hand, right on the button! Demuss follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Demuss!
After winning the bout, Jake Demuss thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 416 - Mfer Vs English
Date: Jun 30, 2024

#R1#
Toal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've been told by Yamamoto's head coaches at Mighty MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Toal swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Yamamoto moves into the clinch.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Toal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Toal.
Toal avoids a wild elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Toal misses with the head strike.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow strike.
Yamamoto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yamamoto.
Toal blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto tries to throw a body punch but Toal avoids it by throwing Yamamoto back against the cage.
Yamamoto throws an elbow that misses.
Yamamoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Toal tries to work over Yamamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow strike.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yamamoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Toal blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yamamoto throws an elbow but misses.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Toal misses with a body punch.
Yamamoto throws an elbow that misses.
Toal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toal misses with a body punch.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow over the top.
Yamamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toal's elbow.
Yamamoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Toal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yamamoto tries to throw a body punch but Toal avoids it by throwing Yamamoto back against the cage.
Toal tries a body shot but Yamamoto blocks it.
Toal lands a left hand.
Yamamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Toal controls the action.
Yamamoto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Keir Toal has been cut.#T2#
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Toal takes an elbow to the temple.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Toal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yamamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamamoto throws an elbow that misses.
Toal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamamoto's elbow.
Toal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toal tries a body shot but Yamamoto blocks it.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Toal blocks the elbow strike.
A short left from Toal.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Toal misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto tries a body shot but Toal blocks it. #T3#
Toal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yamamoto tries to throw a body punch but Toal avoids it by throwing Yamamoto back against the cage.
Yamamoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Toal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yamamoto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yamamoto prevents a body shot from Toal.
Yamamoto presses Toal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yamamoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Toal blocks an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Toal controls the action.
Toal dodges an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamamoto misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto scores with a hook to the body.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yamamoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Toal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
A body shot lands from Toal.
Yamamoto lands a damaging elbow.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow over the top.
Good body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto blocks an uppercut.
Yamamoto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Toal's defenses.
Toal avoids a wild elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yamamoto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Toal struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamamoto controls his hands.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Toal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Toal lands a shot to the body.
Toal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards.
Yamamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yamamoto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rogerio Yamamoto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keir Toal's cut.
That's time! Yamamoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Toal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yamamoto avoids the body shot from Toal.
Yamamoto throws a quick counter head kick but Toal was just out of range.
Toal misses with a body shot.
Yamamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Toal.
Yamamoto lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Toal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yamamoto wants to clinch up but Toal keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Toal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Toal lands with a slapping head kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Toal avoids a wild elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Toal digs a right hand underneath Yamamoto's ribcage. Yamamoto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamamoto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Toal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside.
Yamamoto misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Yamamoto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Toal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yamamoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Toal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rogerio Yamamoto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Yamamoto lands an elbow that stopped Toal in his tracks for a moment.
Toal avoids the elbow strike from Yamamoto, against the cage.
Yamamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toal blocks a body shot from Yamamoto.
Toal takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yamamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Toal fails to land.
Yamamoto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Toal misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toal can do to turn this around?
Yamamoto misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Yamamoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Toal misses with some punches.
Yamamoto blocking some punches.
Yamamoto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toal can't get the takedown.
Yamamoto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Toal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yamamoto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow strike.
Toal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yamamoto misses with a punch to the body.
Toal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yamamoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Toal dodges an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Toal lands an uppercut.#T3#
Yamamoto misses with an elbow strike.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow strike.
Yamamoto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yamamoto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Toal tries to work over Yamamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toal blocks an elbow strike.
Toal blocks the elbow strike.
Yamamoto blocks a body shot from Toal.
Yamamoto digs a right hand into Toal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Toal's gas tank.
Toal blocks the elbow strike.
Toal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yamamoto misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto throws an elbow that misses.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Toal dodges an elbow strike from Yamamoto. #T4#
Toal dodges an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Toal blocks an elbow strike.#TD2#
Toal gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Yamamoto is trying to stand up here but Toal is controlling him well. #ES#
Yamamoto makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toal just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Toal gets tackled into the cage by Yamamoto. Yamamoto maintains the clinch.
Yamamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yamamoto throws an elbow that misses.
Toal dodges an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Toal prevents a body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside.
Yamamoto throws an elbow that misses.
Yamamoto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rogerio Yamamoto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keir Toal's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Toal is having none of it.
Toal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Toal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Toal circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Yamamoto takes the fight into the clinch.
Toal blocks the elbow strike.
Toal avoids the elbow strike from Yamamoto, against the cage.
Yamamoto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow strike.
Yamamoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toal has a couple of punches blocked by Yamamoto.
Toal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Toal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Toal can't find room to land a body shot as Yamamoto controls the action. #T1#
Yamamoto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yamamoto tries to work over Toal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamamoto blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yamamoto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Toal's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yamamoto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Toal's brow.
Yamamoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Toal is working for takedown but Yamamoto is calmly controlling the position for now.
Toal lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Toal - that landed with a thud.
Toal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamamoto's elbow.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Toal has Yamamoto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yamamoto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rogerio Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keir Toal.
Toal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Yamamoto blocks an uppercut.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Toal avoids a wild elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Toal.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yamamoto throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yamamoto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Toal's brow.
Toal blocks an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yamamoto throws an elbow but misses.
Toal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards.
Yamamoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Toal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Yamamoto as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toal tries to work over Yamamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside that Toal shrugs off. #T3#
Yamamoto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Toal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Toal has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yamamoto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow over the top.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow.
Yamamoto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Yamamoto blocks an uppercut.
Yamamoto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Keir Toal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toal blocks the elbow strike.
Yamamoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yamamoto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Toal fails to land.
Toal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toal wants a takedown.
Yamamoto throws an elbow that misses.
Toal blocks an elbow strike.
Toal lands a body punch. #T4#
Yamamoto throws an elbow that misses.
Yamamoto blocks a body shot from Toal.
Toal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yamamoto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Toal takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamamoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yamamoto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Toal dodges an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Toal controls the action.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow. #ROC#Toal is rocked!
Toal is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Toal is still on wobbly legs! Can Yamamoto finish him?
Nice elbow from Yamamoto.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yamamoto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Toal's brow.
Toal prevents a body shot from Yamamoto.
Toal takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yamamoto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rogerio Yamamoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Toal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamamoto's elbow.
Yamamoto lands an elbow just above Toal 's eye.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rogerio Yamamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yamamoto, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rogerio Yamamoto!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rogerio Yamamoto thanked NARCOS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Keir Toal was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be better!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2024

#R1#
Khan punishes Demuss's body with a nice straight punch.
Khan misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Khan thows a leg kick but Demuss checks it
and Demuss counters with a thumping low kick.
Khan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Demuss on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Demuss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khan.
A quick step to the side and Demuss tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demuss takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#It looks like Jake Demuss has been cut.
Demuss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demuss feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Khan throws a poor cross that misses
and Demuss counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Khan misses the body punch
and Demuss counters with an outside leg kick. #CL2#
Khan forces Demuss back against the cage and clinches.
We've been informed that Khan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Khan misses with a punch to the body.
Demuss using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Demuss blocking some punches.
Khan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Khan struggles to land a body shot inside as Demuss controls his hands.
Khan misses with a body punch.
Khan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Demuss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Khan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Demuss's brow.
Khan presses Demuss against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Khan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Demuss blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Khan throws an elbow that misses.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Demuss misses with the head strike.
Demuss blocks a body shot from Khan.
Khan misses with a punch to the body.
Demuss trying to stall but Khan improves his position.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Demuss.
Demuss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khans head.
Demuss tries a knee to the head but Khan blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Khan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Khan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Demuss is breathing heavily.
Demuss tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Khan is leaning against Demuss and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Demuss tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Khan misses with a knee to the head.
Khan looking to throw knees to the head but Demuss is blocking nicely.
Khan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Demuss is defending well for now.
Khan throws an elbow that misses. #T3#
Khan tries to throw a body punch but Demuss avoids it by throwing Khan back against the cage.
Khan misses with a punch on the inside.
Demuss tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Demuss blocks a body shot from Khan.
Demuss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khan lands an uppercut.
Demuss lands a body shot.
Khan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Demuss trying to land knees to the body.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Demuss lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khan misses with the head strike.
Khan lands with a short shot to the head.
Khan tries to land knees in the clinch but Demuss avoids the damage to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Demuss.
Demuss wants to stall. #T4#
Demuss dodges an elbow strike from Khan.
Khan misses with a punch to the body.
Khan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from Demuss on the inside.
Khan throws an elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Khan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Demuss lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Demuss.
Khan misses with a punch on the inside.
Demuss unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Demuss managing to block the knees to the body from Khan.
Demuss swings wildly with an uppercut but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demuss tries a knee to the head but Khan blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Genghis Khan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Demuss's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Khan throws a looping overhand right but Demuss ducks down to avoid it.
Khan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Demuss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Demuss counters with a quick kick to the body but Khan blocks it.
A jab from Khan misses.
Demuss appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Khan throws a hook but Demuss avoids it easily.
As Khan tries to get set, Demuss tries to push him back and clinch up but Khan manages to avoid the attempt.
Khan tries to land a front kick but Demuss steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demuss manages to avoid it.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
Khan throws a lazy uppercut
and Demuss counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Khan thinking. #T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Demuss checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Demuss is just out of range.
Khan throws a wild body kick that Demuss sees coming a mile off.
Demuss is looking to counter the offense by Khan and move into the clinch.
Khan lands with a straight right. Demuss didn't see that one coming.
Khan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Demuss appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Khan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Khan looks to throw the jab but Demuss is out of range.
Demuss is looking to counter the offense by Khan and move into the clinch.
Demuss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demuss half committed to a counter leg kick.
A jab from Khan misses.
Demuss is looking to counter punch.
Genghis Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Demuss thinks about countering with a head kick.
Genghis Khan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khan misses with a left hand
and Demuss counters with a solid body kick.
A lazy body kick from Khan
and Demuss counters with a good low kick that Khan was not able to check.
Khan throws a jab but it's blocked by Demuss.
Demuss throwing a counter right hand but Khan manages to avoid it.
Khan throws a leg kick but Demuss sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Demuss checks the leg kick nicely there. #T3#
Demuss slips a jab from Khan.
Khan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Khan misses with a hook. Demuss ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Demuss on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Demuss moves out of range of the strikes.
Demuss moves out of range as Khan strikes.
Demuss tried to counter with a leg kick but Khan avoided it.
Khan looks to throw a body kick
and Demuss counters with a thumping low kick.
Khan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khan misses with a body kick.#T4#
Demuss moves out of range as Khan strikes.
It appears Demuss was looking to counter with a kick there.
Khan throws a body shot but no joy.
Demuss thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Demuss.
Nice cross by Khan.
Demuss avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Demuss swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Khan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demuss moves away.
Demuss feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khan takes a swing at Demuss's ribcage but misses.
Demuss thinks about countering with a head kick.
Khan misses with a hook.
Demuss fires out a quick counter leg kick but Khan just manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Genghis Khan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Demuss's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Khan throws a poor cross that misses
and Demuss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Demuss counters with a body kick.
Khan throws a leg kick but Demuss moved away.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Demuss swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Khan is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demuss was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
A counter left hand to the body from Demuss misses its target.
Khan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Demuss on the side of the head.
Khan misses with a hook.
Demuss was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Demuss has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Demuss there as he acknowledges the shot.
Demuss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Demuss was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Khan scores with a nice head shot.
Khan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Demuss checks it well.
Demuss seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Khan misses with a body punch
and Demuss counters with a series of strikes. Khan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Demuss was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Khan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Khan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Demuss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan. #T2#
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Demuss counters with a quick kick to the body but Khan blocks it.
Khan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khan throws a right hand that misses
and Demuss counters with a leg kick.
Khan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Demuss counters with a slapping leg kick.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demuss.
Demuss half committed to a counter leg kick.
Khan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Khan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demuss has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Demuss there as he acknowledges the shot.
A low kick from Khan misses
and Demuss counters with an outside leg kick.
Khan misses with a jab to the body
and Demuss counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A leg kick checked by Demuss.
Demuss tried to counter with a leg kick but Khan avoided it.#T3#
Khan misses the jab.
Demuss is looking to counter with a body kick.
Khan misses with a body punch
and Demuss counters with a good low kick that Khan was not able to check.
Khan throws a big shot that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Demuss checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Demuss appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Demuss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demuss looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Khan throws the left hand but Demuss avoids the punch easily.
Demuss seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Khan lands a head shot.
An inside leg kick from Khan misses.
Jake Demuss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Khan misses with a jab to the body
and Demuss counters with a body kick.
Demuss tries a low kick but Khan avoids it.
Khan throws a body punch but Demuss moves out of range.
Khan motions for Demuss to come forward. Khan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Khan backs away, Demuss returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Khan moves into range and clinches up with Demuss.
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
Khan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Demuss lands a body shot in the clinch.
Demuss with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Khan misses with a punch on the inside.
Genghis Khan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Khan misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Genghis Khan.
Well Khan 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: OFK403-Ekouba - Dobrosavljevic
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Toal cracks a nice hook into Alawi's ribs.
Toal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Alawi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Toal holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Alawi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Toal trying to control but Alawi postures up.
Toal told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Toal wants to improve his position but Alawi is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alawi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Alawi is pressing down on Toal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Toal is holding on for now. #T1##SUB#
Alawi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alawi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Alawi is working for a kimura but Toal is defending it quite comfortably.
Toal is trying to control but can't. #T2#
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.
Alawi is looking to advance position but Toal won't allow it. #SUB#
Alawi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Toal has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alawi is just content to waste time from the top position. Toal takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Alawi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Toal is trying to control the position but Alawi postures up.
Alawi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alawi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Keir Toal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alawi fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Toal doesn't manage to clinch there - Alawi circles away.
Alawi attempts a counter takedown but Toal avoids it well and moves away.
Alawi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Toal swivels and escapes.
Toal cracks a nice hook into Alawi's ribs.
Alawi goes for a double leg but Toal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Toal continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tahboule Alawi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alawi can't get the takedown. #TD#
Alawi jumps into guard, dragging Toal to the mat.
Toal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Toal trying to control the position from guard on top but Alawi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alawi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Toal controls the pace.
Alawi managing to control the position. #T4#
Toal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Toal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Toal is fighting to break Alawi's control of his arms but Alawi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Toal won't allow Alawi to sweep him here.
Toal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toal tries to clinch up#TD#
and Alawi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Toal!
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 Tahboule Alawi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Alawi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Toal is fending him off so far but Alawi persists. Nope, Toal circles away and we're back to standing.
Toal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alawi.
Nice body kick from Toal.
Toal darts in looking for a takedown but Alawi gets double underhooks and turns Toal into the cage.
Toal misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Alawi counters with a single leg into guard. Toal didn't expect that.
Alawi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toal trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alawi 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. #T1#
Alawi advances position into side control!
Toal is not content to let Alawi control the position.
Toal tries to buck Alawi off but Alawi is having none of it.
Alawi trying to control the action but Toal is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Toal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alawi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Alawi wants to control but Toal is keeping him busy.
Toal seems a little lost for a moment, as Alawi dominates the positioning.
Toal wants to control but Alawi postures up.
Alawi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Toal's legs.
Toal is not content to let Alawi control the position. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alawi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toal. Alawi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Toal cracks Alawi with a good jab.
Alawi shoots for a double leg takedown but Toal sprawls well. He's pushed Alawi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Toal misses with a hook.#T4#
Toal lands a jab to the head. #TD#
Alawi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Toal's guard.

Toal is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alawi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Toal prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tahboule Alawi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alawi has Toal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Toal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Toal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alawi is trying to pull guard but Toal has him pressed against the cage.
Alawi is looking for a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alawi tries to pull guard but Toal holds him up against the cage and eventually Alawi drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Alawi has hold of one of Toal's legs. Toal is fighting the takedown attempt but Alawi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Toal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Keir Toal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Alawi shoots in but no luck this time.
Alawi with a poor takedown
and Toal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Toal can't find room to land a body shot as Alawi controls the action. #TD#
Alawi successfully pulls guard.
Alawi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toal is one step ahead there.
Toal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alawi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Toal manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Alawi trying to control the position from guard on top but Toal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alawi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toal swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Alawi is fighting to break Toal's control of his arms but Toal is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alawi passes into half guard.
Alawi not doing much here.
Alawi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Toal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Toal keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alawi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tahboule Alawi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alawi is looking to take a break and control but Toal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Toal connects with a looping right hand.
Toal lands a nice looking body shot.
Toal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alawi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tahboule Alawi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alawi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Toal as he jumps to the side.
Alawi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alawi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Alawi misses with a takedown attempt - Toal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Toal looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Toal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Toal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alawi.
Alawi shoots in for a takedown but Toal shows good takedown defense.
Toal misses with a right hand
and Alawi counters with a straight right hand.
Toal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alawi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toal plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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!
Toal misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keir Toal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Toal 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keir Toal!
A very excited looking Keir Toal made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HC KT 9
Date: May 14, 2024

#R1##CL#
Saunders closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Demuss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saunders is trying to break the clinch but Demuss is controlling him.
Demuss trying to stall but Saunders improves his position.
Saunders prevents Demuss from breaking the clinch.
Demuss lands with a light punch inside.
Saunders can't find room to land a body shot as Demuss controls the action. #BC#
Saunders breaks the clinch.
Eron Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demuss moves out of range of the body kick from Saunders.
A countering left hand to the body from Demuss misses.#CL#
Saunders clinches up with Demuss and pushes him back against the ropes.
Demuss swings wildly with an uppercut but Saunders uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Saunders's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders tries to work over Demuss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demuss misses with some punches.
Saunders lands a nice uppercut.
Saunders lands an elbow just above Demuss 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Jake Demuss has been cut.#T1#
Saunders lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Saunders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Demuss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Demuss avoids the body shot from Saunders.
Despite the aggression on Demuss's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Demuss avoids a punch combination nicely.
Demuss appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Demuss keeps the fight on the outside.
Saunders backing away here, and Demuss unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Saunders scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Saunders tries to clinch
and Demuss counters with a low kick, right behind Saunders 's knee.
Saunders works Demuss's body with a nice hook.
Saunders works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Saunders moves into range and clinches up with Demuss.#T2#
Demuss scores with a shot to the side of Saunders's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Saunders escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saunders tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Demuss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Demuss throws a big counter head kick but Saunders avoids it with no problem.
Demuss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saunders throws out the jab.
Demuss looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Saunders doesn't manage to clinch there - Demuss circles away.
Saunders throws a combination. Demuss tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Saunders throws a good cross that connects.
Saunders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demuss manages to avoid it.
Demuss is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Demuss checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Demuss keeps the fight on the outside.
Demuss steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Saunders wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eron Saunders dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Demuss's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Saunders throws a body punch but Demuss moves out of range.
Saunders tries to bum rush Demuss with a series of wild strikes but Demuss uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saunders closes the distance but Demuss moves to the side
and Demuss counters with an inside leg kick.
Saunders tries to clinch up
and Demuss counters with a head kick.
Eron Saunders is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saunders tries to clinch there but Demuss circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Saunders gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saunders blocking some punches.
Demuss blocks the elbow strike.
Demuss avoids a wild elbow strike from Saunders.#T1##BC#
Saunders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saunders throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Demuss counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Demuss has a couple of punches blocked by Saunders.
Saunders lands a hook that snaps the head of Demuss backwards. #BC#
Saunders's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eron Saunders is winning the standup battle so far.
Saunders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demuss manages to avoid it.
Demuss is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Demuss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Saunders backs off Demuss throws a huge counter combo but Saunders manages to avoid it all.
Saunders really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saunders misses with an uppercut
and Saunders takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saunders misses with a leg kick.
Demuss looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saunders moves in looking to clinch but Demuss pushes him off.
Demuss wants to counter with a clinch but Saunders pushes him away.
Saunders throws a leg kick
and Demuss finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T2#
Saunders looks to clinch
and Demuss counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Saunders is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Demuss can do to turn this around?
Saunders misses with a hook to the body
and Demuss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saunders tries to clinch there but Demuss circles away.
Saunders misses with a low kick.
Saunders lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Demuss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saunders 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.
Saunders swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Saunders misses with a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Saunders.
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 Eron Saunders will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake Demuss's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3##CL#
Saunders moves into the clinch.
Demuss misses with the head strike. #BC#
Saunders breaks the clinch.
Saunders moves in looking to clinch but Demuss pushes him off.
Demuss lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters circling a little - Demuss finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Saunders takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saunders fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Saunders has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Demuss breaks the clinch.
Saunders connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Saunders rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Demuss moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Saunders tries to clinch up but Demuss circles away and keeps his distance.
Demuss thinks about the counter body kick.
Saunders throws an overhand right that lands on Demuss's shoulder, as Demuss tries to avoid the shot.
Saunders feints and then cracks Demuss's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Demuss down.
Saunders tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Saunders drives through and clinches with Demuss against the ropes.
Demuss fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Saunders's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saunders.
Demuss throws out a counter right but Saunders avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Saunders closes the distance and clinches.
Demuss misses with the head strike.
Saunders misses with the head strike.
Saunders lands a body punch. #T2#
Saunders creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Demuss's defenses.
Saunders lands an elbow that stopped Demuss in his tracks for a moment.
Saunders is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Demuss trying to land knees to the body.
Demuss tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saunders avoids it.
Demuss avoids the elbow strike from Saunders, against the ropes.
Demuss misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Saunders breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saunders tries to score with a low kick but Demuss moves his leg out of the way.
Saunders throws a left and a right that both miss
and Demuss counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Saunders closes the distance looking to clinch
and Demuss makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eron Saunders clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Demuss's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R4#
Saunders closes the distance but Demuss moves to the side
and Demuss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Demuss swats away the attempt to clinch by Saunders.
Demuss looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saunders doesn't manage to clinch there - Demuss circles away.
As Saunders backs off Demuss throws a huge counter combo but Saunders manages to avoid it all.
Saunders moves in looking to clinch but Demuss pushes him off.
Saunders misses with the combination.
Demuss is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Saunders. Those never looked like landing.
Demuss appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Demuss jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Saunders forces Demuss back against the ropes and clinches.
Saunders is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Saunders lands a damaging elbow.
Demuss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Demuss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Demuss looking to throw knees to the head but Saunders is blocking nicely.
Saunders working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Saunders breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Demuss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saunders tries to clinch there but Demuss circles away.
Saunders fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Saunders misses the shot to the body.
Demuss takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Demuss swats away the attempt to clinch by Saunders.
Jake Demuss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Saunders misses with a hook. Demuss ducked under it nicely.
Saunders throws a right hand that misses
and Demuss counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Saunders misses with a body kick.
Demuss raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sloppy strikes from Saunders. Those never looked like landing.
Saunders tries to clinch but Demuss moves away
and Demuss counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saunders fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Demuss checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Saunders drives through and clinches with Demuss against the ropes.
Demuss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Eron Saunders is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saunders blocks a punch to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 40:36
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 40:36
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 40:36

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eron Saunders!
After the fight, Eron Saunders 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: CCC 25 : Francis vs Wilder II
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Svedberg blocks a jab.
Stonebridge backing away here, and Svedberg unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stonebridge throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Stonebridge drives through and clinches with Svedberg against the cage.
Stonebridge presses Svedberg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stonebridge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Svedberg's elbow.
Stonebridge throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Svedberg fails to land.
Stonebridge is trying to break the clinch but Svedberg is controlling him.
Svedberg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svedberg scores with a shot to the side of Stonebridge's head. #BC#
Stonebridge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stonebridge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stonebridge takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bobathy Stonebridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Stonebridge uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stonebridge misses with a lunging right hand
and Svedberg counters with a nice body shot.
Stonebridge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svedberg manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Stonebridge. Those never looked like landing.
Despite the aggression on Svedberg's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Svedberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stonebridge, as that shot connected.
Svedberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stonebridge scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Stonebridge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Svedberg is trying to counter with his kicks.
A clash of legs there as Svedberg blocks the low kick.
Stonebridge works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stonebridge lands a leg kick that knocks Svedberg off balance momentarily.#T2#
Svedberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stonebridge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Svedberg.
Stonebridge misses with a left hand
and Svedberg counters with a thumping low kick.
Svedberg checks the leg kick.
Stonebridge throws a shot from downtown. Svedberg moves away and avoids it.
A left lands for Stonebridge.
Svedberg staying out of range there.
Svedberg is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Stonebridge comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stonebridge stuns Svedberg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stonebridge.
Stonebridge misses with a double jab
and Svedberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Stonebridge misses with a looping right.
Stonebridge cracks Svedberg with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheers as Stonebridge lands an impressive looking overhand right. Svedberg doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#Svedberg is rocked!#CL#
Stonebridge takes the fight into the clinch.
Svedberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Stonebridge finish him?
Stonebridge creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Svedberg with a big uppercut! Svedberg tries to clinch up but Stonebridge pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Svedberg to the mat! Svedberg covers up and Stonebridge unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bobathy Stonebridge!
Johan Svedberg spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be better!'.

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