Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: UFF Fight Night 8
Date: May 03, 2025

#R1#
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick and O'Grady moves out of range easily.
Kuznetsov walks into a jab.
O'Grady avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Kuznetsov clinches up with O'Grady and pushes him back against the cage.
Kuznetsov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
O'Grady avoiding damage as Kuznetsov throws knees to the body.
Kuznetsov jumps guard but O'Grady stands there with Kuznetsov around his waist. Kuznetsov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by O'Grady.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Grady prevents Kuznetsov from breaking the clinch.
O'Grady dodges an elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
O'Grady working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kuznetsov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but O'Grady has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for O'Grady. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from O'Grady.
O'Grady has Kuznetsov pushed against the cage.
O'Grady lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuznetsov tries to pull guard but O'Grady forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Kuznetsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O'Grady lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuznetsov.
O'Grady lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
O'Grady lands a shoulder strike.
O'Grady slows down the pace here.
O'Grady lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from O'Grady.
O'Grady misses with a punch on the inside.
O'Grady throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuznetsovs head.
O'Grady scores with a shot to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
O'Grady scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
O'Grady lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on O'Grady - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The referee is keeping an eye on O'Grady - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Our sources have told us that Kuznetsov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kuznetsov tries to stall but O'Grady uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Still in the clinch, O'Grady scores with a nice short uppercut.
O'Grady lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
O'Grady has Kuznetsov pressed against the cage, preventing Kuznetsov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from O'Grady. #ROC2#Kuznetsov is rocked!
O'Grady working aggressively here.
Oh Kuznetsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
O'Grady throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
O'Grady working aggressively here.
O'Grady misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
O'Grady misses with a short punch on the inside.
O'Grady misses with some punches.
O'Grady misses with a punch on the inside.
O'Grady digs a right hand into Kuznetsov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kuznetsov's gas tank.
O'Grady stalling in the clinch.
O'Grady swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O'Grady has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
O'Grady misses with a hook from the clinch.
O'Grady swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O'Grady has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
O'Grady lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuznetsov.
O'Grady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
O'Grady misses with the head strike. #T3#
O'Grady has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
O'Grady misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
O'Grady working aggressively here.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
O'Grady throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O'Grady misses with the head strike.
O'Grady has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
O'Grady misses with a hook from the clinch.
O'Grady swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
O'Grady has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
O'Grady working aggressively here.
O'Grady fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O'Grady swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O'Grady is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
O'Grady misses with a short punch on the inside.
O'Grady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuznetsov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
O'Grady swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O'Grady throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
O'Grady misses with a hook from the clinch.
O'Grady fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O'Grady working aggressively here.
O'Grady misses with some punches.
O'Grady fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O'Grady working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O'Grady.
O'Grady working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
O'Grady swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O'Grady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O'Grady misses with a hook from the clinch.
O'Grady throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
O'Grady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O'Grady misses with a short punch on the inside.
O'Grady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O'Grady misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
O'Grady misses with some punches.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut. #T4#
O'Grady misses with a short punch on the inside.
O'Grady swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O'Grady.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
O'Grady misses with the head strike.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
O'Grady throws a head punch that misses.
O'Grady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O'Grady swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
O'Grady misses with a punch on the inside.
O'Grady working aggressively here.
O'Grady misses with a hook from the clinch.
O'Grady misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O'Grady.
O'Grady misses with the head strike.
O'Grady working aggressively here.
O'Grady lands a body punch in the clinch.
O'Grady has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
O'Grady misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O'Grady.
O'Grady throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
O'Grady swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O'Grady misses with the head strike.
O'Grady throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O'Grady misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
O'Grady swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
O'Grady fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O'Grady fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
O'Grady misses with a short punch on the inside.
O'Grady working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from O'Grady fails to land.
O'Grady swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O'Grady.
O'Grady misses with a hook from the clinch.
O'Grady working aggressively here.
O'Grady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O'Grady fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O'Grady has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
O'Grady swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toxteth O'Grady dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kuznetsov checks the leg kick.
It looked like Kuznetsov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Kuznetsov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
O'Grady lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
O'Grady lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
O'Grady pushes Kuznetsov against the cage. O'Grady is working some dirty boxing. O'Grady pushes off with a quick right hook! Kuznetsov goes down! Kuznetsov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! O'Grady moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toxteth O'Grady!
An out of breath Toxteth O'Grady thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: UFF Fight Night 8
Date: May 03, 2025

#R1#
A jab from Sayle misses.
Fight has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sayle takes one to the chin there.
Sayle 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.
Sayle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fight counters with a two punch combo.
Fight connects with a jab.
Sayle throws a jab when Fight was well out of range.
Fight lands a lovely overhand right.
Sayle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sayle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sayle misses with a hook.
Sayle lands a glancing blow to the side of Fight's head.
Sayle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fight lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Fight misses.
Sayle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sayle is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T1#
Sayle misses with a hook
and Fight counters with a nice uppercut.
Sayle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sayle wants it to stay on the feet.
Sayle throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fight counters with a straight right hand.
Sayle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sayle lands a jab.
Sayle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fight.
Fight scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sayle ducks under a wild hook from Fight.
Sayle throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Sayle throws a body shot but no joy.
Fight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sayle.
Fight appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sayle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fight throws out the jab.
Fight looks to land a right hand but Sayle moved out of range.
Sayle throws a looping overhand right but Fight ducks down to avoid it.
Fight misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sayle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fight throws out the jab.
Alexei Sayle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sayle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fight throws out the jab.
A jab from Sayle misses.
Sayle swings for the body but Fight moves out of range.
Fight fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prison Fight. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Sayle misses with a right hand
and Fight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sayle with a jab.
Donk. Sayle catches Fight right on the button with a cross.
Sayle moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Sayle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fight swings widly with a right hand
and Sayle counters with a straight right hand.
Fight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fight misses the jab.
Fight throws a lazy right hand but Sayle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Fight finds it's way through Sayle's defenses.
Sayle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fight moves away.
Sayle slips under a jab from Fight.#T4#
Fight misses with a wild body shot.
Sayle looks to score with a jab to the body but Fight is just out of range.
Fight shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sayle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sayle scores with a shot to the body.
Sayle looks to throw the jab but Fight is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Fight 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by Sayle there.
Sayle throws a hook but Fight blocks it.
Fight misses with a hook #KD2#
and Sayle counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fight! Sayle lets Fight back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Fight is rocked!
Sayle throws a looping overhand right but Fight ducks down to avoid it.
Sayle throws a right hand that misses
enabling Fight to counter with a crisp jab.
Fight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Sayle dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sayle throws an overhand right that lands on Fight's shoulder, as Fight tries to avoid the shot.
Fight catches Sayle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sayle staying out of range there.
Sayle swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Fight to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Sayle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fight lands the left hand.
Sayle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sayle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sayle misses with an uppercut
and Fight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sayle misses with a looping left.
Fight appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fight throws a hook to the side of Sayle's head but Sayle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Sayle missing with a left hand there. Fight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sayle ducks under a wild hook from Fight.
Sayle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sayle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fight.
Sayle throws a shot from downtown. Fight moves away and avoids it.
Fight throws a big counter combination but Sayle scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sayle connects with a body shot that sends Fight's belly button to the back.
Sayle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sayle moves out of range as Fight strikes.
Fight is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fight connects with a nice looking jab.
Fight slips under a jab from Sayle.
Fight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sayle.
Fight throws a big counter combination but Sayle scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Sayle tests Fight's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fight slips under a jab from Sayle.
Fight jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fight throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Sayle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sayle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fight was well out of range. Poor timing from Sayle.
Fight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sayle throws out the jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fight.
Sayle throws a poor cross that misses
and Fight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fight needs to keep his hands up - Sayle had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Fight takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fight's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fight duly obliges.
Sayle slips under a jab.
Fight lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fight looks for a takedown but Sayle sprawls well.
Sayle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sayle misses with a looping left.
Sayle misses with a body punch
and Fight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fight misses with a double jab
and Sayle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Fight is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Sayle swings widly with a right hand
and Fight counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab by Fight.
Fight takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fight throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Sayle to counter with a crisp jab.
Sayle scores with a sloppy right hand. Fight should have avoided that one.
Sayle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fight looks to throw the jab but Sayle is out of range.
Sayle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sayle throws a looping overhand right but Fight ducks down to avoid it.
Alexei Sayle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fight misses with a right hand
and Sayle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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 Prison Fight will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Fight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fight throwing a counter right hand but Sayle manages to avoid it.
Fight staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Sayle misses the target.
Sayle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sayle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sayle.
A telegraphed right hand from Fight misses the target.
Fight takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fight darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sayle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fight throws a series of punches but Sayle moves out of range.
Fight misses with a straight left. #T1#
Sayle misses with an uppercut
and Fight counters with a series of strikes. Sayle will be more careful next time no doubt.
A slow jab from Sayle misses its intended target.
Fight wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Some wild striking there from Fight.
Sayle throws the left hand but Fight avoids the punch easily.
Fight misses with a double jab.
Fight throws a shot from downtown. Sayle moves away and avoids it.
Sayle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Sayle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fight ducks under a wild hook from Sayle.
Fight fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Sayle misses with a lunging right hand
and Fight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sayle throws a lazy right hand but Fight sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fight takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fight takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fight is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fight scores with a nice strike.
Sayle stuns Fight with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sayle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sayle lands a lovely overhand right.
Sayle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fight.
Fight swings widly with a right hand
and Sayle counters with a nice uppercut.
Fight moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Fight defending well as Sayle loads up on a big left hand.
Sayle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fight to score with a decent uppercut.
Sayle connects with a single shot there.
Fight connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sayle. Sayle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sayle misses the shot to the body.
Fight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sayle.
Fight throws a big counter combination but Sayle scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sayle scores with a punch to the head.
Oh Fight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fight seems to have got his legs back now.
Fight shoots for a takedown but Sayle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fight moves out of range as Sayle strikes.#T4#
Sayle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fight.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sayle! But no joy.
Sayle misses with a hook.
Sayle swings widly with a right hand
and Fight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sayle throws a looping overhand right but Fight ducks down to avoid it.
Sayle throws an overhand right that lands on Fight's shoulder, as Fight tries to avoid the shot.
Fight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sayle.
Sayle throws a poor cross that misses
letting Fight counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sayle walks into a jab.
Sayle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Sayle looks to move away, Fight throws a big counter combo but Sayle just gets out of the way.
Fight avoids the body shot from Sayle.
An attempted straight right counter from Fight misses the target.
Sayle misses with a hook
and Fight counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexei Sayle.
Well Sayle 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 Topper Green scores the fight 29:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Sayle!
A relieved looking Alexei Sayle 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2025

#R1#
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but Olufsen is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Olufsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Scott shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Scott missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Scott lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Scott knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Olufsen on the ground.
Olufsen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Scott throws a big right hand that misses.
Scott controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olufsen trying to control the position.
Olufsen keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass. #T1#
Scott lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Bang Olufsen has been cut.
Olufsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Olufsen trying to strike off his back.
Olufsen controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself.
Olufsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Scott is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Scott postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Scott lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Olufsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Scott's guard. #REVB#
Scott looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Scott is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Scott looking for a sweep. Not yet Scott, not yet. #T2#
Scott utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Scott on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Scott tries to get out of the position.
Olufsen throws a big elbow that misses.
Olufsen preventing the sweep.
Olufsen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Scott works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Olufsen trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott controlling Olufsen's posture.
Olufsen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Olufsen throws a big right hand that misses.
Olufsen preventing the sweep.
Olufsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Olufsen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Scott pulls Olufsen in to control the position.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Olufsen from controlling successfully.
Olufsen is looking to work some ground and pound but Scott has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Olufsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Olufsen with a jab.
Olufsen misses with a right hand #TD#
so Scott counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Scott wants to control from the top but Olufsen keeps moving.
Scott with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Scott wants to control from the top but Olufsen keeps moving.
Scott lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Scott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Scott lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Olufsen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
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!
Scott avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Olufsen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olufsen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Scott's head.
Olufsen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Scott regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Olufsen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Montgomery Scott dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bang Olufsen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Scott on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Olufsen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Olufsen slips under a jab from Scott.
Olufsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Olufsen thuds his right hand into Scott's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Scott misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Olufsen - just one landing.
Nice uppercut there from Olufsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olufsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Scott clinches.
Olufsen prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olufsen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Scott has him pressed against the cage.#T1##TD#
Scott lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olufsen taking some punishment here, with Scott in his half guard.
Olufsen wants to control but Scott is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Scott.
Olufsen moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott throwing strikes from guard but Olufsen blocks nicely.
Scott landing some decent shots from guard.
Scott content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Olufsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scott.
Scott is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2##SUB#
Scott thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Olufsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scott has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Scott lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Scott with a flurry of punches that miss.
Scott postures up and lands a big shot to Olufsen's brow.
Scott with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Olufsen controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olufsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there. #T3#
Scott throwing strikes but missing.
Scott working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Scott drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Scott jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Scott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Scott 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.
Olufsen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Olufsen trying to control the action but Scott is working from the bottom. #T4#
Scott desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Olufsen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Olufsen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Scott's head.
Scott has his hands clasped together around Olufsen's back. He's all about the action.
Olufsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Scott is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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 Montgomery Scott will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bang Olufsen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Scott misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Olufsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Scott swings for the body but Olufsen moves out of range.
It seemed like Olufsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bang Olufsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Olufsen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scott scrambles back to his feet.
Olufsen lands with a cross.
Olufsen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Scott has time to react.#CL#
Olufsen gets tackled into the cage by Scott. Scott maintains the clinch. #TD#
Scott lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Olufsen trying to control here.
Scott seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Scott seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Scott is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Scott sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Olufsen defending well though.
Olufsen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Olufsen.
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Olufsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Scott postures up.
Olufsen wants to sweep here but Scott controlling him for the moment.
Scott controlling from the top position.
Scott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olufsen can do to turn this around?
Olufsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Olufsen.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Scott 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.
Olufsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Olufsen, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Olufsen is on top in guard. #REVB#
Scott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Olufsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scott pulls Olufsen in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Olufsen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Scott closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bang Olufsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olufsen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Scott wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Olufsen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Scott wants to pass to mount but Olufsen is defending the position.
Montgomery Scott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Scott keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Scott is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Olufsen gets full guard.
Olufsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Montgomery Scott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Olufsen being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Olufsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Montgomery Scott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scott, 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Montgomery Scott!
After the fight, Montgomery Scott 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: CJ x PW Testers: 1
Date: Apr 30, 2025

#R1#
Dennis catches Wackerman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wackerman is looking to clinch.
Wackerman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dennis misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wackerman! But no joy.
A big right from Wackerman misses.
Wackerman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dennis.
Dennis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wackerman throws a right hand that misses
and Dennis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wackerman doesn't manage to clinch there - Dennis circles away.
Dennis throwing a counter right hand but Wackerman manages to avoid it.
Dennis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wackerman.
Wackerman lands with a cross.
Wackerman tries to clinch
and Dennis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wackerman walks into a straight right hand from Dennis.
Dennis scores with a nice head shot.
Dennis ducks under a wild hook from Wackerman.#T1#
Wackerman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dennis lands a really nice looking cross but Wackerman seems unphased.
Nice shot by Dennis.
Wackerman throws a looping overhand right but Dennis ducks down to avoid it.
Dennis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dennis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wackerman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wackerman. Dennis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wackerman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dennis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wackerman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dennis cracks Wackerman with an open hand slap.
Wackerman connects with a jab.
Wackerman blocks a jab.
Wackerman looks to land a combination but Dennis avoids it well. #T2#
Dennis moves away from the strike by Wackerman.
Nice uppercut there from Dennis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dennis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wackerman was well out of range. Poor timing from Dennis.
Dennis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dennis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dennis misses the jab.
Wackerman misses with a hook. Dennis ducked under it nicely.
Chad Wackerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wackerman defending well as Dennis loads up on a big left hand.
Dennis sets himself, and Wackerman steps forward looking for the clinch! Dennis avoids it this time.
Dennis jabs Wackerman right on the nose. Wackerman blinks but takes it well.
Dennis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wackerman doesn't manage to clinch there - Dennis circles away.
Dennis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wackerman counters with a stiff right hand.
Den Dennis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dennis works Wackerman's body with a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Den Dennis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dennis 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Den Dennis!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Den Dennis!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Den Dennis!

Den Dennis wins by unanimous decision!
Den Dennis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2025

#R1#
Boyle throws a right hand that misses
and Boyle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Olufsen defending well as Boyle loads up on a big left hand.
Olufsen staying out of range there.
Olufsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Olufsen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boyle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Olufsen ducks under a wild hook from Boyle.
Boyle lands a head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Bang Olufsen has been cut.
Olufsen slips a jab from Boyle.
Olufsen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boyle but Boyle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boyle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Olufsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boyle looks to land a left hand but Olufsen moved out of range nicely.
Boyle takes one to the side of the head.
Boyle throws a jab when Olufsen was well out of range.
Boyle throws a jab but it's blocked by Olufsen.
Boyle scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boyle swats away the attempt to clinch by Olufsen.
A little jabbing left from Boyle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Boyle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Olufsen loads up on a big right hand but Boyle slips the punch.
Boyle misses with an uppercut.
Boyle throws a lazy uppercut
and Olufsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Olufsen swings for the body but Boyle moves out of range.
Olufsen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boyle's waist but Boyle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Olufsen off to one side. #KD2#
Boyle drops Olufsen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Olufsen looks back up at him and smiles so Boyle waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Olufsen is rocked!
Mario Boyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olufsen drops his hands momentarily. Boyle doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Olufsen staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Olufsen doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mario Boyle!
Mario Boyle spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Hartman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDopeface, pushing him back against the cage.
Hartman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee calls for Hartman to work.
Hartman effectively controlling the action here.
McDopeface misses with a body punch.
McDopeface tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from McDopeface.
McDopeface has a couple of punches blocked by Hartman.
McDopeface using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hartman looks winded!
Hartman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDopeface landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hartman letting McDopeface take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDopeface can't find room to land a body shot as Hartman controls the action.
McDopeface lands a knee to the body.
Hartman blocking some punches.
McDopeface tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McDopeface misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
McDopeface utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hartman prevents a body shot from McDopeface.
McDopeface slows down the pace here.
Hartman blocks an uppercut.
McDopeface misses with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McDopeface tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by McDopeface.
McDopeface scores with a knee to the head.
Hartman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McDopeface lands with a light punch inside.
McDopeface swings wildly with an uppercut but Hartman uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
McDopeface scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Emerson Hartman has been cut.
McDopeface tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDopeface lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
McDopeface working the clinch nicely. Hartman is working for position but McDopeface cracks him with a big knee to the head! Hartman crumples up against the cage and McDopeface lands two more shots before the ref can save Hartman! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Dopey McDopeface!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Price gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shivers letting Price take a breather here.
Price with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Caul Shivers has been cut.
Price working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Price crunches a lovely knee into Shivers's ribcage.
Shivers misses with a knee strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Price as Shivers tries to tie him up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Price obliges.
Shivers is breathing heavily.
Price landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A hook to the body from Price.
Price landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Price drops Shivers with a big knee straight up the middle! Shivers is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Price throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Price lands a jab to Shivers's midsection.
Price throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shivers takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T1##CL2#
Price has managed to clinch.
A right hand to the body from Price.
A nice right hand lands inside from Price. #KD2#
Price drops Shivers with a big knee straight up the middle! Shivers is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Shivers is rocked!#CUT2#Caul Shivers's cut is getting worse.
Price works Shivers's body with a nice hook.
Oh Shivers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Price feints a jab and as Shivers dips his head, Price unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Shivers right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Shivers falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Price smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Fisher Price!

Event: UFF 6: Dje vs Pollard
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1#
Sayle punishes St Clair's body with a nice straight punch.
St Clair swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sayle! But no joy.
Sayle scores with a shot to the body.
Jab from Sayle.
Sayle ducks under a wild hook from St Clair.
Sayle looks to land a right hand but St Clair moved out of range.
Sayle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
St Clair connects with a body shot.
St Clair just misses with a punch to the body.
Sayle throws a jab but it's blocked by St Clair.
St Clair throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St Clair swings widly with a right hand
and Sayle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sayle throws a body shot but no joy.
Sayle 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.
St Clair works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Clair swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sayle throws out a counter right but St Clair avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Jab, jab by Sayle - just one landing.
St Clair tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sayle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sayle jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sayle moves into range and connects with a jab.
St Clair needs to keep his hands up - Sayle had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#St Clair is rocked!
Sayle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St Clair manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from St Clair misses the target.
Oh St Clair is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
St Clair throws a hook but Sayle blocks it.
St Clair seems to have got his legs back now.
St Clair misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Sayle counters with a crisp right hand that drops St Clair! Sayle lets St Clair back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sayle throws a body punch but St Clair moves out of range.
St Clair swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sayle looks to throw the jab but St Clair is out of range.
St Clair misses with a straight left.
Sayle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sayle lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
St Clair misses with an uppercut. Sayle saw that one coming.
St Clair swings for the body but Sayle moves out of range.
St Clair throws a right hand that misses
letting Sayle counter with a right hand.
St Clair definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sayle thuds his right hand into St Clair's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sayle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from St Clair.
Sayle connects with a body shot.
A jab from St Clair misses.
St Clair blocks a jab.
Sayle misses with a straight left.
Sayle throws a body shot but no joy.
St Clair swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
St Clair misses with a hook to the body
and Sayle counters with a straight right hand.
Sayle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Sayle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - St Clair throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sayle appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
St Clair misses the body punch
and Sayle counters with a huge left! St Clair is in big trouble! He's backing up but Sayle isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save St Clair from any more damage. A dominating finish by Sayle!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Sayle!

Event: UFF 5: Tsering vs Gunnarsson
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Grady keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Topia misses with a hook #CL#
and Grady moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Grady.
Grady lands a body shot.
Topia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grady gets through Topia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Topia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grady swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Topia tries to work over Grady's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Topia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Topia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grady scores with a shot to the side of Topia's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grady lands a nice uppercut.
Topia stalling in the clinch but Grady improves position.
Topia is trying to stall.
Topia is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Grady has denied him.
Grady slowing the pace effectively.
Topia swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Grady digs a right hand underneath Topia's ribcage. Topia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grady misses with a punch on the inside.
Topia stalling in the clinch but Grady improves position.
Grady working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Topia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grady has Topia pressed against the cage, preventing Topia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Topia misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Grady.
Topia takes a shot to the head.
Topia misses with a punch to the body.
Topia tries to work over Grady's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grady can't find room to land a body shot as Topia controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grady.
Grady lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Grady lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Topia backwards. #ROC#Topia is rocked!#T2#
Topia blocking some punches.
Grady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Grady.
A head punch on the inside from Grady fails to land.
Grady misses with the head strike.
A short right from Topia.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Topia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Topia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grady misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grady keeps control of Topia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Topia tries to stall but Grady uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grady digs a right hand underneath Topia's ribcage. Topia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grady lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Grady throws a punch but it's blocked by Topia.
The referee calls for Grady to work.
Grady lands a body punch. #T3#
Grady lands with a left to the head.
Topia is still on wobbly legs! Can Grady finish him?
Grady throws a punch but it's blocked by Topia.
Topia seems to have recovered his senses.
Grady lands a shoulder strike.
Topia is looking to control Grady's arms but Grady gets an underhook and turns him. Now Topia has his back to the cage.
Grady lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Topia or not.
Topia scores with a hook to the body.
Grady lands with a right to the head.
Topia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grady can't find room to land a body shot as Topia controls the action.
Grady tries to throw a body punch but Topia avoids it by throwing Grady back against the cage.
Grady goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Grady.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Topia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grady.
Grady scores with a hook to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grady as Topia tries to tie him up. #T4#
Grady swings wildly with an uppercut but Topia uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Topia scores with a shoulder strike.
Grady misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grady misses with a punch on the inside.
Grady misses with a body punch.
Grady can't find room to land a body shot as Topia controls the action.
Topia is trying to stall.
Grady leaning against his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Grady.
Grady tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grady misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Grady fails to land.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Grady misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toxteth Grady dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Topia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grady tries to clinch but Topia moves out of range. #CL#
Grady takes the fight into the clinch.
Grady swings wildly with an uppercut but Topia uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grady effectively controlling the action here.
Topia controlling the action here for a moment.
Grady is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Topia can do to turn this around?
Grady working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grady throws a head punch that misses.
Toxteth Grady has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Topia throws a head punch that misses.
Come on Topia - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Topia tries a body shot but Grady blocks it. #T1#
Grady lands a hook to the side of the head.
Topia working aggressively here.
Grady slowing the pace effectively.
Grady scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grady creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Grady - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Grady throws a head punch that misses.
Topia swings wildly with an uppercut but Grady uses good head movement to avoid it.
Topia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Topia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grady misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Topia stalling in the clinch but Grady improves position.
Topia is looking to control Grady's arms but Grady gets an underhook and turns him. Now Topia has his back to the cage.
Topia seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Grady is pushing Topia up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Topia prevents a body shot from Grady. #T2#
Topia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Topia is trying to stall.
Grady digs a right hand underneath Topia's ribcage. Topia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grady lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Topia backwards.
A short left from Grady.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Grady.
Grady lands a body shot.
Grady tries to work over Topia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grady dips a shoulder and cracks Topia with a mighty uppercut! Topia falls back against the cage and Grady unloads with a barrage of strikes! Topia is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Grady screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toxteth Grady!

Event: UFF 2: Obama vs Grady
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
Grady takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Block Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama lands a nice looking body shot.
Obama lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Obama getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grady looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Obama lands with a good body shot.
Grady throws a sloppy body shot
and Obama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Obama lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grady backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grady throws an off balance right hand
and Obama counters with a nice body shot.
Obama fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grady doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Obama lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #KD#
Obama catches Grady napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Grady to the canvas! #ROC#Grady is rocked!
Obama tries to free his leg and advance position but Grady is retaining full guard.
Grady is still in real trouble! Can Obama finish him?
Obama sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Obama continues to stall.
Grady seems to have recovered his senses.
Grady pulls Obama in close to his closed guard and prevents Obama from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obama trying to control but Grady is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obama controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grady dips to his left and cracks Obama with an uppercut!
Grady throws a right hand that misses
letting Obama counter with a right hand.
Obama 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.
Obama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Obama thuds a left hand into Grady's body.
Obama jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grady with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Obama to score with a decent uppercut.
Obama lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grady at a distance.
Obama lands a lovely overhand right.
Grady throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Obama and Grady goes tumbling to the canvas! Obama follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #T3##SUB#
Obama is trying to work for a kimura but Grady is defending well.
Grady is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grady trying to control from the bottom.
Obama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grady does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Obama is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Obama wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T4##SUB#
Obama jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Grady is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Grady and Obama has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Obama wants to control but Grady is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Obama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grady, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Obama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Grady 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.
Grady is trying to control Obama's posture but Obama avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Block Obama dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Obama.
Grady is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grady swings widly with a right hand
letting Obama counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Obama, as that shot connected.
Grady takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Obama connects with a body shot.
Obama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Obama shoots in but Grady avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grady connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A shot to the liver by Obama. Beautiful body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Obama lands with a hook. Grady tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Toxteth Grady is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Obama lands a jab.
Grady looks to clinch
and Obama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grady throws an off balance right hand
and Obama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grady throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Obama is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Obama lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Grady falls backwards - clearly groggy! Obama dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Block Obama!
Our winner, Block Obama, 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: QFC Tournament 1217 Round 2
Date: Feb 18, 2025

#R1#
Sayle walks into a left hand.
Sayle throws a looping overhand right but Yurchon ducks down to avoid it.
Yurchon misses with a left hand
letting Sayle counter with a right hand.
Yurchon looks to land a left hand but Sayle moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Sayle misses the target.
Yurchon scores with a jab to the body.
Yurchon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sayle was well out of range. Poor timing from Yurchon.
Yurchon misses with a hook. Sayle ducked under it nicely.
Yurchon with a hook.
Sayle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sayle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yurchon manages to avoid it.
Yurchon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sayle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sayle missing with a left hand there. Yurchon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yurchon misses with an uppercut.
Sayle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yurchon misses with a body shot.
A big left from Yurchon misses.
Sayle drops his hands momentarily and Yurchon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sayle ducks under a wild hook from Yurchon.
An attempted straight right counter from Sayle misses the target.
Yurchon throws a shot from downtown. Sayle moves away and avoids it.#T1#
The fighters circling - Sayle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yurchon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yurchon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sayle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yurchon.
Sayle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yurchon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yurchon slips a straight right by Sayle.
Sayle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yurchon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sayle.
Sayle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sayle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yurchon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yurchon looks to land a right hand but Sayle moved out of range.
Yurchon connects with a looping right hand.
Yurchon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sayle manages to avoid it.
Yurchon clobbers Sayle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yurchon misses with an uppercut
and Sayle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yurchon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yurchon throws an off balance right hand
and Sayle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yurchon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Sayle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yurchon misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Sayle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sayle looks to land a left hand but Yurchon moved out of range nicely.
Yurchon misses with a hook
and Sayle counters with a stiff right hand.
Yurchon misses with a jab to the body
and Sayle counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Yurchon misses.
Sayle tries to move into range but Yurchon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yurchon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sayle has time to react.
Sayle is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sayle slips a straight right by Yurchon.
Yurchon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sayle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yurchon's head.
Sayle throws a hook to the side of Yurchon's head but Yurchon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yurchon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sayle, as that shot connected.
Evgeniy Yurchon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yurchon throws a right hand that misses
and Sayle counters with a left to the body.
Yurchon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sayle manages to avoid it.#T3#
Yurchon throws a jab when Sayle was well out of range.
Sayle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yurchon was well out of range. Poor timing from Sayle.
Sayle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yurchon throws a jab when Sayle was well out of range.
Sayle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sayle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yurchon.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yurchon! But no joy.
Sayle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yurchon.
Sayle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yurchon finds it's way round the side to connect with Sayle's head.
Yurchon works the jab nicely.
Yurchon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sayle had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sayle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sayle. Yurchon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yurchon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sayle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yurchon.
Yurchon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sayle.
Sayle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yurchon moves away.
Yurchon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sayle.
Nice jab there from Yurchon. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sayle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sayle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sayle misses the jab.
Sayle just misses with a punch to the body.
Yurchon misses with a hook
and Sayle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Yurchon does it's job there.
Yurchon throws a sloppy body shot
and Sayle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sayle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yurchon.
It looked like Sayle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sayle cracks Yurchon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yurchon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sayle finds it's way round the side to connect with Yurchon's head.
Sayle lands a head shot.
Sayle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sayle takes a swing at Yurchon's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yurchon throws a lazy uppercut
and Sayle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sayle misses with a looping right.
A jab from Yurchon misses.
Yurchon misses the body punch
and Sayle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yurchon thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeniy Yurchon 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#
Nice cross by Sayle.
Yurchon just misses with a punch to the body.
Yurchon misses with a straight left.
Yurchon throws a body shot but no joy.
Sayle throws a hook to the side of Yurchon's head but Yurchon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yurchon throws a hook but Sayle blocks it.
Sayle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good shot there by Yurchon.
Yurchon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sayles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yurchon moves away from the strike by Sayle.
A telegraphed right hand from Sayle misses the target.
Sayle misses with an uppercut. Yurchon saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yurchon throws a shot from downtown. Sayle moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Sayle misses the target.
Sayle throws a hook to the side of Yurchon's head but Yurchon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yurchon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yurchon slips a jab from Sayle.
Yurchon misses with a hook. Sayle ducked under it nicely.
Sayle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yurchon.
Sayle throws a shot from downtown. Yurchon moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Sayle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yurchon.
Yurchon throws an overhand right that lands on Sayle's shoulder, as Sayle tries to avoid the shot.
Sayle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yurchon.
Yurchon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sayle in his tracks.
Sayle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yurchon misses with a hook to the body
and Sayle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yurchon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sayle.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sayle might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Sayle misses the target.
Sayle misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Yurchon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sayle misses with a looping left.
Yurchon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yurchon cracks Sayle with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yurchon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yurchon swings for the body but Sayle moves out of range.
Yurchon misses with an uppercut. Sayle saw that one coming.
Sayle takes one on the button.
Sayle slips under a jab.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Yurchon.
Sayle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Sayle misses.
Yurchon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sayle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yurchon throws the left hand but Sayle avoids the punch easily.
Yurchon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yurchon moves out of range of the strikes.
Yurchon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sayle cracks Yurchon with an open hand slap.
Yurchon throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Sayle counter with a right hand.
Sayle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut lands for Yurchon. That snapped Sayle's head back.
Sayle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yurchon manages to avoid it.
Sayle throws a hook to the side of Yurchon's head but Yurchon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yurchon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sayle.
Sayle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
Jab, jab by Yurchon - just one landing.
Yurchon looks to land a left hand but Sayle moved out of range nicely.
Sayle walks into a stiff left hand from Yurchon.
Nice defenses there by Yurchon.
Sayle scores with a jab to the body.
Evgeniy Yurchon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Sayle misses its intended target.
Sayle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yurchon.
Nice defenses there by Yurchon.
Yurchon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Yurchon.
Sayle misses with an uppercut. Yurchon saw that one coming.
Sayle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yurchon misses with an uppercut
and Sayle counters with a straight right hand.
Yurchon throws a lazy right hand but Sayle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sayle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yurchon. #T4#
Sayle walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yurchon cracks a nice hook into Sayle's ribs.
Yurchon misses with a looping left.
Sayle misses with a hook. Yurchon ducked under it nicely.
Yurchon swings for the body but Sayle moves out of range.
Yurchon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sayle under the eye.
Yurchon thuds a left hand into Sayle's body.
Sayle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yurchon.
Sayle throws a hook but Yurchon blocks it.
Yurchon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sayle.
Sayle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yurchon.
A slow jab from Yurchon misses its intended target.
Yurchon tests Sayle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yurchon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sayle's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeniy Yurchon 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#
Yurchon lands with a right hand.
Yurchon stuns Sayle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sayle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Sayle misses the target.
Sayle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yurchon.
Yurchon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yurchon defending well as Sayle loads up on a big left hand.
Yurchon misses with an uppercut.
Sayle is looking to counter punch.
Yurchon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sayle.
Sayle swings for the body but Yurchon moves out of range.
A jab from Sayle does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yurchon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sayle.
Yurchon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sayle walks into a stiff left hand from Yurchon.
Yurchon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yurchon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sayle doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Yurchon misses with an uppercut. Sayle saw that one coming.
Yurchon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sayle.
Yurchon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sayle.
Yurchon looks to score with a jab to the body but Sayle is just out of range.
Sayle looks to land a right hand but Yurchon moved out of range.
Yurchon throws a lazy right hand but Sayle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yurchon misses with a looping right.
Yurchon connects with a nice looking jab.
Sayle throws out a loose jab but Yurchon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yurchon cracks Sayle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good shot there by Yurchon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yurchon. Sayle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yurchon scores with the left hand. Sayle knows he should have avoided that one.
Sayle just misses with a punch to the body.
Sayle blocks a jab.#T2#
Sayle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sayle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sayle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sayle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yurchon.
Sayle is looking to counter punch.
Sayle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yurchon lands a glancing blow to the side of Sayle's head.
Yurchon misses with a right hand
and Sayle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yurchon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sayle moves away.
Yurchon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yurchon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yurchon lands with a nice body punch.
Sayle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yurchon lands with a cross.
Yurchon slips a jab from Sayle.
Yurchon lands the left hand.
Yurchon throws a hook but Sayle blocks it.
Sayle throwing a counter right hand but Yurchon manages to avoid it.#T3#
Sayle needs to keep his hands up - Yurchon had a free shot at his head there.
Yurchon connects with a body shot that sends Sayle's belly button to the back.
Sayle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sayle avoids the body shot from Yurchon.
Sayle misses the shot to the body.
Yurchon moves out of range as Sayle strikes.
Yurchon throws the left hand but Sayle avoids the punch easily.
Yurchon misses the shot to the body.
Yurchon misses with a looping left.
Sayle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice cross by Yurchon.
Yurchon throws a big shot that misses.
Sayle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Yurchon misses.
Yurchon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sayle.
Sayle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yurchon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Sayle moves away from the strike by Yurchon.
Sayle ducks under a wild hook from Yurchon.
Sayle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yurchon slips under a jab.
Yurchon loads up on a big right hand but Sayle slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Yurchon.
Yurchon misses with a lunging right hand
and Sayle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sayle lands the left hand.
Alexei Sayle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yurchon tests Sayle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yurchon thuds a left hand into Sayle's body.
Yurchon lands with a good body shot.
Sayle misses with an uppercut. Yurchon saw that one coming.
Yurchon loads up on a big right hand but Sayle slips the punch.
Evgeniy Yurchon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yurchon misses with an uppercut. Sayle saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeniy Yurchon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yurchon 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 Paul Tew scores the fight for Evgeniy Yurchon!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Evgeniy Yurchon!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Evgeniy Yurchon!

Evgeniy Yurchon wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 1217 Round 1
Date: Feb 17, 2025

#R1#
Sayle throws a big shot that misses.
Case looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Sayle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Case changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sayle tries to avoid it but Case manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sayle to the ground. Sayle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Case fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sayle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sayle dodges the punch combination from Case.
Case tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sayle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sayle misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut lands for Case. That snapped Sayle's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Case uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sayle.
Sayle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Case. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Case has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Sayle as Case shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sayle! But no joy.
Case misses with a leg kick.
Sayle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sayle misses with a straight right.
Case shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sayle pinned against the cage. Sayle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sayle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#KD2#
Sayle cracks Case with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Case looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Sayle finish him? #ROC2#Case is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sayle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oh Case is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Case is defended easily by Sayle.
Case seems to have got his legs back now.
Sayle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Case manages to avoid it.
Case tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sayle defends well and Case ends up having to push Sayle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sayle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Case's efforts to push away.#BC#
Case breaks from the clinch.
Sayle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Case shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sayle pinned against the cage. Sayle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sayle throws an uppercut from hell that sends Case clean off his feet! He's out cold! Sayle stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexei Sayle!

Event: QFC Tournament 1216 Round 4
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Grady scores with a hook to the body. Alter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alter shoots in but no luck this time.
Alter throws a right hand that misses
and Grady counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alter thinking.
Grady ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alter missing with a left hand there. Grady was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Alter misses the target.
Alter fails with a takedown attempt.
Grady displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezra Alter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grady lands a jab to the nose.
Grady bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Grady.
Alter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grady counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grady dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alter is breathing heavily.
Grady connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Alter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grady counters with a low kick, right behind Alter 's knee.
Alter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grady.
Donk. Grady catches Alter right on the button with a cross.
Grady connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Alter is rocked!
Grady lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Alter head around and knocks him out cold! Grady hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Toxteth Grady!

Event: QFC Tournament 1216 Round 3
Date: Feb 14, 2025

#R1#
Harvey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grady counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harvey thinking.
Grady throws the left hand but Harvey avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Harvey darts in and clinches Grady up against the cage.
A short left from Grady.
Harvey is trying to pull guard but Grady turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Grady working aggressively here.
Harvey tries to pull guard but Grady forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Toxteth Grady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Harvey.
Grady keeps control of Harvey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Harvey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Grady prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grady gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harvey.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grady.
Grady scores with a shot to the side of Harvey's head. #T1#
Harvey tries to pull guard but Grady forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Harvey tries to pull guard but Grady forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Grady is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Grady will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Harvey up against the cage.
Grady misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harvey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grady has him pressed against the cage.
Grady has Harvey pressed against the cage.
Grady just leaning against Harvey, taking a breather.
Grady lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Austin Harvey has been cut.
Harvey is trying to drag Grady to the mat but Grady just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Harvey has had enough of the clinch but Grady keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Grady leaning his opponent against the cage.
Grady pushes Harvey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grady throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harveys head.
Harvey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Harvey is trying to stall.
Harvey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Grady softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harvey wants a takedown.
Grady stalling.
Harvey tries to pull guard but Grady forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Grady leaning against his opponent.
Grady misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3##BC2#
Harvey breaks the clinch.
Austin Harvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Harvey drives through and clinches with Grady against the cage.
Grady gets through Harvey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harvey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grady taking a breather.
Grady lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grady gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harvey.
Grady softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Grady scores with a nice short uppercut.
Harvey wants to take the fight to the mat but Grady manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Grady swings wildly with an uppercut but Harvey uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grady creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Grady managing to block the knees to the body from Harvey.
Grady is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A bit of stalling here from Grady.
Grady swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harvey will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grady up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harvey tries for a takedown. No joy.
Harvey is looking for a takedown.
Harvey misses with a knee to the head.
Harvey blocks an uppercut.
Grady swings wildly with an uppercut but Harvey uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toxteth Grady dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Austin Harvey's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Grady is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harvey.
Harvey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harvey swings for the body but Grady moves out of range.
It looked like Grady wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harvey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grady misses with an uppercut.
Harvey shoots in for a takedown but Grady shows good takedown defense. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harvey is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey tries to circle away but Grady has him pinned against the cage.
Grady scores with a shoulder strike.
Harvey trying to control the position but instead, Grady has worked for underhooks and has pushed Harvey into the cage.
Grady lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Grady lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grady.
Grady lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grady content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Grady lands with a right to the head.
Grady lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harvey backwards.
Grady is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Harvey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grady after a bit of a struggle.
Grady content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Grady working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Harvey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harvey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grady is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Toxteth Grady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Harvey.
Grady lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Grady lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harvey backwards. #ROC#Harvey is rocked!
Grady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harvey is still on wobbly legs! Can Grady finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grady fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harvey seems to have recovered his senses.
Grady throws a big uppercut that drops Harvey! More strikes from Grady and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Harvey lies dazed against the cage as Grady celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toxteth Grady!

Event: QFC Tournament 1216 Round 2
Date: Feb 13, 2025

#R1#
Patrick walks into a straight right hand from Grady.
A decent looking cross lands there for Patrick.
Grady fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patrick manages to avoid it.
Grady scores with a hook.#CL#
Grady closes the distance and clinches.
Grady lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Patrick backwards.
Patrick throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Patrick.
Patrick misses with the head strike.
Patrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Grady controls his hands.
Patrick lands an uppercut.
Grady blocking some punches.
Patrick misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Patrick breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patrick feints and then cracks Grady's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grady down.
That kick from Grady tenderised Patrick's leg. Patrick is trying to keep his angry face on.
A left lands for Patrick.
A head kick misses from Patrick.
Grady scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Patrick throws a hook but Grady blocks it.
Grady thinks about countering with a body kick.
Grady moves out of range of the strikes.
Killian Patrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patrick thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Patrick.
Patrick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Grady moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Grady - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Patrick misses with a body punch.
Patrick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grady backwards.
Grady blocking some punches.
Patrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grady softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grady lands a nice uppercut.
Patrick blocking some punches.
Grady misses with some punches.
Patrick misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Patrick blocks an uppercut.
Grady misses with a punch on the inside.
Grady working aggressively here.
Patrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patrick scores with a shot to the side of Grady's head.
A frustrated look appears on Patrick's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Patrick blocks an uppercut.
Grady lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Patrick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grady misses with a leg kick.
Patrick throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grady lands a right hook to the body.
Patrick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Patrick throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grady.
Grady steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Patrick.
Grady keeps Patrick at a distance using the push kick.
Patrick throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3#
Patrick lands with a nice combination. Grady backs away looking to recover.
Patrick throws out a loose jab but Grady uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Grady on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grady moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#Patrick is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Killian Patrick has been cut.
Patrick throws the left hand but Grady avoids the punch easily.
Grady scores with a nice head shot.
Patrick is still on wobbly legs! Can Grady finish him?
A solid leg kick lands there for Grady.
Patrick switches off momentarily and Grady cracks him with a monster right hand! Patrick topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Grady dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Grady!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Toxteth Grady!

Event: QFC Tournament 1216 Round 1
Date: Feb 12, 2025

#R1#
Grady looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Muratov moves away from the strike by Grady.
Muratov throws a big counter combination but Grady scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Muratov clinches with his opponent.
Grady misses with a body punch.
Grady goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muratov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Muratov tries to pull guard but Grady won't allow it.
Grady has a couple of punches blocked by Muratov.
Grady goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grady gets underhooks to prevent Muratov's takedown attempt.
Muratov lands a body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muratov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Muratov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grady throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Muratov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Muratov gets a clinch. #T1#
Grady fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grady.
Grady throws a punch but it's blocked by Muratov.
Muratov is trying to push Grady away but Grady has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grady throws a head punch that misses.
Grady working aggressively here.
Muratov blocks a body shot from Grady.
Grady scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muratov misses with an elbow over the top.
Grady misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muratov.
Muratov tries for a takedown but Grady manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdulhakim Muratov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grady lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muratov backwards.
Grady tries a body shot but Muratov blocks it.
Grady lands an uppercut.
Grady misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Grady misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grady misses with some punches.
Grady lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muratov backwards.
Grady misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muratov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grady smiles and moves away.
Grady misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Muratov.
A nice side step and Grady releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grady. Muratov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grady throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Muratov sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Muratov rushes Grady and presses him up against the cage.
Muratov is working for takedown but Grady is calmly controlling the position for now.
Muratov is trying to push Grady away but Grady has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grady swings wildly with an uppercut but Muratov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grady misses with the head strike. #T3##BC#
Muratov manages to break the clinch.
Muratov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grady.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Muratov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grady fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grady misses with a punch to the body.
Muratov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grady smiles and moves away.
Grady misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muratov.
Grady looks for the body kick but Muratov saw that one coming.
Muratov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Muratov slips under a jab from Grady.
Grady looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grady displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Muratov. #T4#
Muratov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Abdulhakim Muratov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muratov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Grady moves into range and clinches up with Muratov.
Muratov is trying to pull guard but Grady turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grady misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grady throws a head punch that misses.
Grady lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grady scores with a shot to the side of Muratov's head.
Muratov is trying to pull guard but Grady has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toxteth Grady dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Grady dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Muratov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grady throws out the jab.
Muratov tries for a takedown but Grady sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grady defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Muratov.
Muratov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grady counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdulhakim Muratov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Grady forces Muratov back against the cage and clinches.
Muratov blocks an uppercut.
Muratov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grady is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grady lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grady has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grady lands a shoulder strike.
Grady misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grady misses with a punch to the body.
Grady can't find room to land a body shot as Muratov controls the action.
Grady lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Grady lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grady works on Muratov's body with a couple of short punches.
Grady tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grady misses with some punches.
Grady fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grady softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grady misses with some punches.
Grady throws a punch but it's blocked by Muratov.
Muratov can't get the takedown.
Grady lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muratov backwards.
Grady misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grady throws a punch but it's blocked by Muratov.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Grady in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Grady misses with the head strike.
Muratov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grady has him pressed against the cage.
Muratov fails to pull guard. #T2#
Muratov blocking some punches.
Grady tries to throw a body punch but Muratov avoids it by throwing Grady back against the cage.
Grady scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grady misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grady misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Grady.
Grady lands a hook that snaps the head of Muratov backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grady struggles to land a body shot inside as Muratov controls his hands.
Muratov tries for a takedown but Grady manages to get underhooks.
Grady gets underhooks to prevent Muratov's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grady has a couple of punches blocked by Muratov.
Grady misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toxteth Grady seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grady misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muratov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grady is keeping busy.
A right hand to the body from Grady. #T3#
Grady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grady swings wildly with an uppercut but Muratov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muratov goes for a takedown attempt but Grady pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Muratov fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Grady counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Grady.
Grady misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muratov blocks an uppercut.
Muratov blocking some punches.
Grady gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Muratov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muratov.
Muratov looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muratov. #T4#
Grady misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grady scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Grady.
Muratov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muratov blocking some punches.
Grady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grady throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grady.
Grady lands a nice uppercut.
Muratov can't get the takedown.
Muratov is trying to pull guard but Grady has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grady.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grady tries to throw a body punch but Muratov avoids it by throwing Grady back against the cage.
Grady lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grady digs a right hand into Muratov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Muratov's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toxteth Grady 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##CL2#
Grady has managed to clinch. #BC#
Muratov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muratov dives in and grabs Grady's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grady pushes down on Muratov's head and hops out.
Grady is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Muratov tries to move into range but Grady moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Grady instigates a clinch.
Grady misses with a punch on the inside.
Grady has a couple of punches blocked by Muratov.
Grady throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Muratovs head. #BC#
Muratov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grady digs a good hook to Muratov's body.
Abdulhakim Muratov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muratov tries a head kick but it misses.
And Grady responds with a good body kick, but Muratov manages to step out the way in time.
Muratov checks a leg kick nicely.
Muratov dives in and grabs Grady's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grady pushes down on Muratov's head and hops out.
Grady lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Muratov tries a head kick but it misses.
Grady is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grady misses with a straight right. #CL#
Muratov closes the distance and clinches.
Grady lands with a light punch inside.
Grady has a couple of punches blocked by Muratov.
Grady struggles to land a body shot inside as Muratov controls his hands.
Grady goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Muratov is trying to trip Grady. He has hold of a leg but Grady is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Muratov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Grady has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Grady is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
Muratov has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grady.
Grady is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdulhakim Muratov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muratov fails to pull guard.
Muratov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grady misses with some punches.
Muratov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grady gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Muratov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grady misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Muratov can't get the takedown.
Muratov is working for takedown but Grady is calmly controlling the position for now.
Muratov tries to pull guard but Grady holds him up against the cage and eventually Muratov drops back down to his feet.
Grady tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grady has a couple of punches blocked by Muratov.
Muratov tries to break the clinch but Grady is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grady.
Toxteth Grady is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot in the inside from Grady.
Grady misses with a punch on the inside.
Muratov tries to pull guard but Grady forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muratov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grady is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Abdulhakim Muratov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grady scores with a shot to the side of Muratov's head.
Muratov blocks a body shot from Grady.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toxteth Grady comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grady 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight for Toxteth Grady!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Toxteth Grady!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Toxteth Grady!

Toxteth Grady wins by unanimous decision!

Event: APEX 9
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Hallows lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hubble. Hallows does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hallows with the counter takedown but Hubble avoids it easily.
Hubble moves out of range of the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hallows looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hallows connects with a body shot.
Hallows throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hubble tries to counter with a takedown but Hallows is quick to defend against it.
Hallows throws the kick towards the body but Hubble avoids it.
Hallows gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallows misses with a straight right.
Broady Hallows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Hallows has Hubble up against the cage in a clinch.
Hallows misses with the head strike.
Hallows tries a body shot but Hubble blocks it.
Hallows throws an elbow that misses. #T1#
Hallows misses with an elbow strike.
Hallows swings wildly with an uppercut but Hubble uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Hubble wants the takedown. Hallows is fighting it off but Hubble persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hallows's guard against the cage.

Hallows pushes Hubble off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hallows tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hubble paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hallows looks to land a right hand but Hubble moved out of range.
Hubble moves out of range as Hallows strikes.
Hallows waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hubble.
Hubble slips under a jab from Hallows.
Hallows scores with a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hallows misses with a few strikes there.
Hubble tries to counter with a takedown but Hallows is quick to defend against it.
Hallows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hubble manages to avoid it.
Hubble drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hallows sprawls and moves away.
Hallows listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hubble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hallows.#T2#
Hubble moves out of range as Hallows strikes.
Hubble tries to counter with a takedown but Hallows is quick to defend against it.
Hallows pushes Hubble away with a front kick.
Hubble avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hubble attempts a counter takedown but Hallows avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Hallows clinches with his opponent.
Hallows lands an elbow just above Hubble 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Edwin Hubble has been cut.
Hubble stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hallows throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hallows fails to land.
Hubble lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hallows lands a right hand.
Hubble drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hallows pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hubble gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Hallows tries to bum rush Hubble with a series of wild strikes but Hubble uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hubble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hallows looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Hubble gets tackled into the cage by Hallows. Hallows maintains the clinch.
Hallows lands an elbow that stopped Hubble in his tracks for a moment.
Hubble takes an elbow to the temple. #TD#
Hubble is trying to trip Hallows. He has hold of a leg but Hallows is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hubble persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Hallows has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hubble is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hubble lands with a light punch inside.
Come on Hubble - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hubble is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Hubble breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hallows leaves Hubble with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Hallows looks to land a left hand but Hubble moved out of range nicely.
Hubble drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hallows sprawls and moves away.
Hubble avoids the body shot from Hallows.
Hallows tries to clinch up but Hubble circles away and keeps his distance.
Hallows throws a hook but Hubble blocks it.
Hubble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hallows throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#Edwin Hubble's cut is getting worse.
Hallows throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hallows thuds his shin into the meat of Hubble's side.
Hubble displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hallows throws out the jab.
Hallows throws a push kick but Hubble slaps the foot to one side.
Hallows tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hubble swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hubble appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hallows throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hubble attempts a counter takedown but Hallows avoids it well and moves away.
Hubble on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Broady Hallows dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edwin Hubble's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hubble ducks under a wild hook from Hallows.
Hubble drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hallows sprawls and moves away.
Hallows scores with a nice head shot.
Hallows slips a straight right by Hubble.
Hubble blocks a jab.
Hallows misses with a straight left.
Hallows just misses with a punch to the body.
Hubble tries to counter with a takedown but Hallows is quick to defend against it.
Hubble fails with the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Hallows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallows throws a looping overhand right but Hubble ducks down to avoid it.
Hubble feinted with a counter takedown.
Hallows connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hubble momentarily.
Hubble keeps the fight on the outside.
Hubble feinted with a counter takedown.
Hallows misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Hubble moves out of range as Hallows throws a body kick.
Hallows jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hubble feinted with a counter takedown.
Hallows misses with the combination.
Hubble slips under a jab from Hallows.#CL2#
Hallows closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Hallows.
Hallows trying to land knees to the body.
Hallows creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hubble controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Hallows.
Hallows misses with an elbow strike.
Hubble can't get the takedown. #T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hallows just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hubble's brow.
Hubble is pushing Hallows up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hubble avoiding damage.
Hallows lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
Hubble's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hallows takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hubble leaning against his opponent.
Hubble is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hallows fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hubble doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hubble avoids the elbow strike from Hallows, against the cage.
Hubble blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hubble blocks the elbow strike.
Hallows lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Hallows gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#Edwin Hubble's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#TD#
Hubble gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hallows is trying to keep Hubble in close.
Hallows seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hubble connects with a couple of short punches.
Hubble missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hubble throwing strikes from guard but Hallows blocks nicely.
Hallows is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hubble wants to control from the top but Hallows keeps moving.
Hallows trying to keep a closed guard but Hubble is proving a slippery customer.
Hubble has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hubble 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. #T4##SUB#
Hubble is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hallows trying to keep a closed guard but Hubble is proving a slippery customer.
Hubble being controlled here momentarily.
Hubble throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hallows works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hallows is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hubble slips a straight right by Hallows.
Hallows tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Broady Hallows showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Edwin Hubble's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hallows misses with a series of wild punches.
Hubble feinted with a counter takedown.
Hubble misses the shot to the body.
Hallows misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hallows.
Hubble swats away the attempt to clinch by Hallows.
Hallows misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jab from Hallows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hubble lands with a shot to the body.
Hallows tests Hubble's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hubble misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Hallows throws a body punch but Hubble moves out of range.
Hubble half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hubble moves out of range of the body kick from Hallows.
Hallows has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hubble uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hallows.
Hallows tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hubble manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hallows misses with a straight left.
Hallows throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hubble sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hubble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Hallows misses the target.
Hallows wants to clinch up but Hubble keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Hallows takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hallows throws an elbow but misses.
Hallows lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hubble backwards.
Hallows lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hubble backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Hubble drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hallows pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hubble takes one to the chin there.
Hubble takes one to the chin there.
Hubble looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Edwin Hubble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hallows throws a body punch but Hubble moves out of range.
Hubble slips under a jab from Hallows.
Hallows waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hubble.
Hallows tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Hubble decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hallows's guard.
Hubble wants to pass the guard but Hallows is keeping the position.#ES2#
Hallows has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hubble off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3#
Hubble uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hallows.
Hubble showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hallows.
Hubble tries to counter with a takedown but Hallows is quick to defend against it.
Hubble takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hallows on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hallows with a jab.
Hubble throws the left hand but Hallows avoids the punch easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hallows, as that shot connected.
Hallows throws a right and a left that Hubble avoids nicely.
Hubble attempts a counter takedown but Hallows avoids it well and moves away.
Hallows tries to clinch up.
Broady Hallows seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hallows fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hubble drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hallows sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Hubble takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hubble uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hallows.
Hubble half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hallows throws a looping overhand right but Hubble ducks down to avoid it.
Hallows misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice sprawl there from Hallows as Hubble shoots in.
Hubble takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hallows bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hallows is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Hallows has closed the distance and engaged Hubble in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Broady Hallows comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hallows 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: TOF 51
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Graves takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graves throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.
Hardy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#It looks like Oliver Hardy has been cut.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Nice takedown defense from Graves. No joy for Hardy on that attempt.
Graves cracks Hardy with a good jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Graves.
Graves lands a jab to the nose.
Hardy slips under a jab from Graves.
Hardy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Graves defends it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Graves misses.
Hardy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Graves misses with a series of wild punches.
Graves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Graves misses with a straight right.
Graves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Graves misses.
Hardy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Graves with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Graves misses the jab.
Graves listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Graves is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Graves misses.
Graves swinging wildly here.
Graves looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Hardy feints the counter takedown.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt - Graves sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Hardy fails to land the takedown.
Tyrone Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Hardy.
Hardy throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Hardy manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Graves misses.
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardy.
Graves swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hardy.
Graves misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Hardy misses.
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardy feints the counter takedown.
Graves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Graves duly obliges.
A jab lands there for Graves.
Graves scores with a hook.#T3#
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
And Hardy tries to counter it with a takedown but Graves pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy swings widly with a right hand
and Hardy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
And Hardy tries to counter it with a takedown but Graves pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hardy takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Graves with a jab.
Tyrone Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graves lands with a cross. #TD2#
Hardy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Graves is trying to defend but Hardy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hardy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Graves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hardy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hardy lands with a punch from half guard.
Graves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves tries to roll over but Hardy keeps him under control.
Hardy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Graves wants to improve his position but Hardy is controlling well.
Graves is staying active underneath Hardy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Graves is looking for a sweep. Hardy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hardy controlling the action here.
Graves wants to control but Hardy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hardy trying to control the action but Graves is working from the bottom.
Hardy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Graves defending well though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Graves manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hardy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Graves looking for a sweep. Not yet Graves, not yet. #T5#
Graves has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
Graves wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hardy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hardy trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hardy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T6#
Graves scores with a jab.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Graves as he avoids it easily.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from Hardy misses.
Graves throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hardy swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
It looked like Graves wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardy shoots for a double leg takedown but Graves sprawls well. He's pushed Hardy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Graves throws a big shot that misses.
Graves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves lands a body shot. #T7#
Graves throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Graves sprawls well. Graves wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hardy gets slowly back to his feet.
Hardy slips under a jab from Graves.
Graves lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hardy fails with the takedown.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hardy needs to keep his hands up - Graves had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#That has opened up Oliver Hardy's cut even more.
Graves misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Hardy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Graves napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Graves trying to remain calm as Hardy controls from the top position.#T8#
Graves tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hardy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Graves slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy working some strikes from top position.
Graves wants to sweep here but Hardy controlling him for the moment.
Hardy trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom.
Graves is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Graves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
Graves is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T9#
Hardy is working Graves over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves pulls Hardy in close to his closed guard and prevents Hardy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hardy cracks Graves with a solid left hand.
Graves pulls Hardy in close to prevent any damage.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hardy content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A slow jab from Graves misses its intended target.
Hardy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Graves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oliver Hardy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Hardy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hardy is thwarting Graves's attempts to control the position.
Hardy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Graves defending well though.
Hardy is taking a breather. Graves 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.
Graves has hold of Hardy's hands but Hardy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Graves tries to get to full guard but Hardy has control of the leg.
Hardy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardy can do to turn this around?
Graves is trying to maintain the position but Hardy is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy slips a nice elbow through Graves's hands, connecting with Graves's forehead.
Hardy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hardy prevents Graves from improving his position.
Hardy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Graves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Graves keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Graves trying to hold on to Hardy's head to control him but Hardy postures up.
Hardy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Graves with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hardy controlling the pace.
Hardy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Graves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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. Hardy connects with a nice short shot to Graves's temple.
Graves keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Graves trying to control from the bottom.
Graves is looking for a sweep. Hardy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hardy wants to control but Graves is keeping him busy.
Graves controlling the position well.
Graves trying to control but Hardy postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Graves is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hardy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Graves trying to control from the bottom.
Hardy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graves keeps working.
Hardy controlling the action here.
Graves blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hardy. #T3#
Graves blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hardy.
Graves wants to get back to full guard.
Hardy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hardy lands strikes from half guard.
Graves tries to roll over but Hardy keeps him under control.
Hardy wants to control but Graves is keeping him busy.
Hardy lands strikes from half guard.
Graves wants to get back to full guard.
Graves looks like he's trying to stand up.
Graves is looking for a sweep. Hardy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hardy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Graves blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hardy.
Hardy is trying to control. Graves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Hardy slips a nice elbow through Graves's hands, connecting with Graves's forehead.
Hardy is controlling the pace.
Hardy prevents Graves from improving his position.
Hardy thows a huge punch but Graves dodges it nicely.
Graves wants to improve his position but Hardy is controlling well.
Hardy trying to control from half guard but Graves is working away.
Graves wants to improve his position but Hardy is controlling well.
Graves controlling the position for now.#T5#
Hardy is nestled in close to Graves, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hardy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Graves defending well though.
Oliver Hardy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Graves controlling the position for now.
Graves wants to control but Hardy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hardy thows a huge punch but Graves dodges it nicely.
Hardy wants to take a breather but Graves is having none of it.
Hardy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Graves tries to roll over but Hardy keeps him under control.
Hardy lands strikes from half guard.
Hardy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graves keeps working.
Graves is trying to maintain the position but Hardy is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Graves is not content to let Hardy control the position.
Graves wants to get back to full guard.
Graves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hardy trying to control from half guard but Graves is working away.
Hardy wants to pass the guard but Graves is defending well.
Hardy is thwarting Graves's attempts to control the position.
Graves wants to get back to full guard.
Hardy scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T7#
Hardy is nestled in close to Graves, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hardy prevents Graves from improving his position.
Hardy is controlling the pace.
Graves has hold of Hardy's hands but Hardy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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. Hardy connects with a nice short shot to Graves's temple.
Hardy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hardy is thwarting Graves's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hardy is keen to just control but Graves is a slippery customer.
Hardy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T8#
Graves is trying to maintain the position but Hardy is very close to passing his half guard.
Graves regains full guard. Nicely done.
Graves has his hands on Hardy's head, controlling the position.
Hardy connects with a couple of short punches.
Graves wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hardy is now in half guard.
Hardy is nestled in close to Graves, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hardy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hardy lands strikes from half guard.#T9#
Hardy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Graves trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Hardy seems content to control.
Graves is looking to improve his position.
Hardy is trying to control the action in half guard but Graves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hardy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nice strikes from Hardy there.
Hardy 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy slows the pace down in half guard.
Hardy is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oliver Hardy'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
Graves with a jab.
Hardy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Graves defends it nicely.
Graves scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hardy in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Graves finds it's way round the side to connect with Hardy's head.
Graves lands with a cross.
Hardy misses the body punch
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Graves misses. #T1#
Hardy takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Hardy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hardy misses with a looping right.
Graves cracks a nice hook into Hardy's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Graves.
Graves stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hardy misses with a hook to the body
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardy punishes Graves's body with a nice straight punch.
Tyrone Graves is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Hardy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Graves tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hardy is in Graves's guard.
Hardy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Graves holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Hardy lands a couple of elbows.
Hardy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Graves trying to keep a closed guard but Hardy is proving a slippery customer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy being controlled here momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hardy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Graves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hardy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hardy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Graves controlling Hardy's posture.
Hardy trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom. #T3#
Graves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hardy is one step ahead there.
Hardy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Graves avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Graves is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hardy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Graves connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hardy scrambles back to his feet.
Graves lands a head shot.
Graves misses with a straight left.
Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graves.#T4#
Graves uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hardy has time to react.
Graves throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Hardy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Graves's guard.
Graves trying to control the position here.
Hardy stands and throws Graves's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Graves is letting Hardy control him for a moment.
Graves is looking to reverse the position.
Hardy trying to control the position but Graves is working away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy working away.
Hardy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graves keeps working. #T5#
Hardy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hardy controls the position.
Hardy throwing shots but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Graves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Graves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Graves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hardy gets to mount! Graves was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Graves is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hardy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Graves is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Graves tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
Graves tries to hold on but Hardy postures up.
Hardy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Graves keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hardy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Graves takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Graves 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.
Hardy wants to pass to mount but Graves is defending the position.
Hardy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Graves keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hardy is trying to control. Graves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7#
Graves wants to improve his position but Hardy is controlling well.
Hardy is keen to just control but Graves is a slippery customer.
Hardy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Graves makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Graves.
Graves trying to keep a closed guard but Hardy is proving a slippery customer.
Graves has control of Hardy's left arm, preventing Hardy from doing any damage.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Hardy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Graves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hardy is looking to work some ground and pound but Graves has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.#TD2#
Hardy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hardy is trying to control. Graves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hardy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Graves defending well though.
Graves is staying active underneath Hardy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hardy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Graves is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hardy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hardy's back!
Graves keeps control of the position easily here as Hardy tries to buck him off.
Hardy tries to break free. #T9#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Graves controlling the positon.
Hardy wants to control his opponent's hands but Graves gets his hands free.
Hardy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Graves haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hardy is trying to break free.
Hardy staying busy and making it hard for Graves to control.
Hardy just trying to survive but Graves is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Graves trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hardy doesn't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardy tries to escape but Graves has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!
Tyrone Graves 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: TL Fight Night 28
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tiger is defended easily by Abrazos.
Tiger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tiger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tiger moves in looking to clinch but Abrazos pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger shoots in looking for a takedown. Abrazos tries to sprawl out of it but Tiger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abrazos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pablo Abrazos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashot Tiger.
Abrazos scores with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Abrazos's head coaches at Monkey Magic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Tiger takes a shot to the body in his stride. #KD#
Abrazos lands a left and a right that send Tiger crashing to the mat, dazed. Abrazos thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Ashot Tiger has been cut.
Tiger with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Abrazos counters with a crisp one two that drops Tiger! Abrazos thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tiger to his feet! Tiger is in big trouble!
Tiger looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiger shoots in for a double leg but Abrazos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abrazos lands a body shot.
Abrazos lands with a big left! Tiger is wobbled badly! Abrazos comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Tiger to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pablo Abrazos!
Pablo Abrazos retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Pablo Abrazos, 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: APEX 8
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Black throws a nice inside leg kick.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schwarzschild moves away.
Black moves out of range of the strikes.
Schwarzschild just misses with a punch to the body.
Schwarzschild tries a head kick but it misses.
Schwarzschild throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black's corner calls for a 1-2. Black obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Schwarzschild's shoulder, as Schwarzschild tries to avoid the shot.
Schwarzschild is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black checks a leg kick.
Schwarzschild moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Schwarzschild takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Schwarzschild misses with a straight left.
Schwarzschild avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Black throws a shot from downtown. Schwarzschild moves away and avoids it.
Schwarzschild tries to counter by clinching up but Black breaks away and moves out of range.
Black lands a nice hook to Schwarzschild's body. Schwarzschild takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Schwarzschild is looking to land body kicks.
Black feints the counter takedown.
Schwarzschild moves out of range of the body kick.
Schwarzschild tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Black manages to circle out of the way.
Black slips a jab from Schwarzschild.
Schwarzschild's jab looks to have found its range, popping Black under the eye.#CUT#It looks like Excalam Black has been cut.
Schwarzschild wants to slow Black down by chopping away at his legs.
And Black tries to counter it with a takedown but Schwarzschild pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Schwarzschild looks to land a combination. Black sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Black staying out of range there.
Schwarzschild swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Black with the counter takedown but Schwarzschild avoids it easily.#CL2#
Black pushes Schwarzschild up against the cage in a clinch.
Black blocks an elbow strike.
Schwarzschild can't find room to land a body shot as Black controls the action.
Black blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schwarzschild lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schwarzschild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Black's elbow.
Schwarzschild misses with a punch on the inside.
Schwarzschild can't find room to land a body shot as Black controls the action.
Schwarzschild lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Black avoids a wild elbow strike from Schwarzschild.
Schwarzschild is pushing Black up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Black.
Schwarzschild throws a punch but it's blocked by Black.
Black stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Black breaks from the clinch.
Schwarzschild takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Black 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.
Karl Schwarzschild is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schwarzschild fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Black rushes Schwarzschild and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Black lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Black pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Excalam Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schwarzschild throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Schwarzschild throws a looping overhand right but Black ducks down to avoid it.
Schwarzschild thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schwarzschild dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schwarzschild.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Black throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Schwarzschild tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Black is in Schwarzschild's guard.
Black lands a couple of digs.
Black wants to pass the guard but Schwarzschild is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwarzschild looking for a sweep. Not yet Schwarzschild, not yet.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Schwarzschild is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schwarzschild is on top in guard. #REVR#
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 Karl Schwarzschild will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Excalam Black's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Schwarzschild throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Black sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schwarzschild loads up on a big right hand but Black slips the punch.
Black tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Black scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schwarzschild doesn't seem bothered though.
Black takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Schwarzschild misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Black! But no joy.
Black digs a good hook to Schwarzschild's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black avoids the body shot from Schwarzschild.
Black steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schwarzschild.
Black stuns Schwarzschild with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Black takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Schwarzschild looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Schwarzschild misses with a hook #TD2#
and Black counters with a shoot takedown. Schwarzschild fights it but they end up in guard.
Black throwing strikes from guard but Schwarzschild blocks nicely.
Schwarzschild not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Black is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Schwarzschild trying to control the position.
Black trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schwarzschild wants to sweep but no luck.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Schwarzschild is retaining full guard. #T2#
Schwarzschild trying to keep a closed guard but Black is proving a slippery customer.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Schwarzschild.
Black postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Black scoring with punches to the head and body.
Black passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Black scores with a couple of short elbows.
Black landing a few strikes.
Schwarzschild is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Monkey Magic, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schwarzschild keeps working.
Black tries to score with some ground and pound. Schwarzschild controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3#
Black is putting a hurting on Schwarzschild here, landing some big shots from side control.
Black working the head and body with strikes.
Black with the ground and pound but Schwarzschild regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Black frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Schwarzschild is looking to get to half guard.
Black trying to control but Schwarzschild is having none of it.
Black dominating with strikes here.
Black trying to control but Schwarzschild is having none of it.
Black lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
Schwarzschild is bucking up trying to escape but Black cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Excalam Black has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schwarzschild tries to hold on but Black postures up.
Black landing shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Schwarzschild?
Schwarzschild is working to get back to half guard.
Black with a couple of short strikes.
Black lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Schwarzschild hang on?
Schwarzschild taking shots to the head. #SUB2#
Black jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Schwarzschild manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Schwarzschild is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Excalam Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Excalam Black's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Black has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice elbow from Schwarzschild.
Black has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Black tries to pull guard but Schwarzschild won't allow it.
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Black looking to stall.
Schwarzschild pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Schwarzschild creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Black breaks the clinch.
Schwarzschild swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Black scores with a one two! Schwarzschild had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzschild uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Black.
Excalam Black seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schwarzschild is looking to clinch but Black is avoiding it. #T1#
Black slips a jab from Schwarzschild.
Schwarzschild uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Black.
Schwarzschild with a jab.
Schwarzschild looks to land a left hand but Black moved out of range nicely.
Black changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Schwarzschild lands a jab to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Excalam Black's cut even more.
Schwarzschild ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Schwarzschild.
Schwarzschild tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Black tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
A slow jab from Schwarzschild misses its intended target.
Schwarzschild tries to close the distance and clinch but Black swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Black with the counter takedown but Schwarzschild avoids it easily.
Schwarzschild connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC#Black is rocked!
Black looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schwarzschild is fending him off so far but Black persists. Nope, Schwarzschild circles away and we're back to standing.
Schwarzschild looks to land a right hand but Black moved out of range.
Black fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD2#
Black closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Schwarzschild to the mat! Schwarzschild manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schwarzschild swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Schwarzschild is looking to cinch up a triangle. Black throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Schwarzschild's body to avoid the submission. Schwarzschild has instead reached around Black's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Schwarzschild arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Karl Schwarzschild!
Karl Schwarzschild thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: APEX 8
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
OBrien looks for a takedown but Clerk Maxwell sprawls well.
Clerk Maxwell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
OBrien definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
OBrien instigates a clinch.
Clerk Maxwell told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Clerk Maxwell throws a head punch that misses.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clerk Maxwell misses with an elbow over the top.
OBrien fails to pull guard.
Clerk Maxwell throws a head punch that misses.
Clerk Maxwell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a light punch inside.
Clerk Maxwell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
OBrien has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Clerk Maxwell clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
OBrien thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
OBrien wants to control but Clerk Maxwell is keeping busy.
Even with his hooks in, OBrien manages to miss with strikes from the back.
OBrien throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #T1#
Clerk Maxwell covering up well under a series of strikes from OBrien.
OBrien throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Clerk Maxwell is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get OBrien off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
OBrien is looking to control Clerk Maxwell but Clerk Maxwell is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Clerk Maxwell to escape the position.
OBrien tries to keep control of the position but Clerk Maxwell is staying busy.
Clerk Maxwell tries to escape the position.
OBrien is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. OBrien gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. OBrien gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. OBrien apologises and we restart here on the feet.
No luck for OBrien with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lochlain OBrien. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
OBrien clinches up against the cage.
Clerk Maxwell looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Clerk Maxwell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Clerk Maxwell lands a right hand that snaps the head of OBrien backwards.
OBrien jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clerk Maxwell walks away with a smile on his face. OBrien gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
OBrien shoots and misses #CL2#
and Clerk Maxwell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Clerk Maxwell pushes OBrien back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
OBrien tries to pull guard but Clerk Maxwell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OBrien tries to pull guard but Clerk Maxwell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
OBrien takes a shot to the head.
OBrien jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clerk Maxwell walks away with a smile on his face. OBrien gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Clerk Maxwell closes the distance and pushes OBrien back into the cage.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a short punch on the inside.
OBrien tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clerk Maxwell's elbow.
Clerk Maxwell prevents a body shot from OBrien.
A shot in the inside from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell misses with some punches.
OBrien fails to pull the fight into his guard.
OBrien tries to pull guard but Clerk Maxwell holds him up against the cage and eventually OBrien drops back down to his feet.
Clerk Maxwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
OBrien ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. OBrien no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Clerk Maxwell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clerk Maxwell trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
OBrien controls Clerk Maxwell momentarily but Clerk Maxwell frees himself.
OBrien trying to control the position here.
Clerk Maxwell won't allow OBrien to sweep him here.
OBrien will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
OBrien bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clerk Maxwell's guard. #REVR#
OBrien has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Clerk Maxwell keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
OBrien is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
OBrien postures up. #T4#
OBrien sitting in guard here, content to control.
OBrien trying to control but Clerk Maxwell is working from the bottom.
Clerk Maxwell can't keep his opponent in guard - OBrien advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Clerk Maxwell is trying is best to control the position here.
OBrien sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clerk Maxwell defending well though.
Clerk Maxwell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from OBrien.
Clerk Maxwell tries to roll over but OBrien keeps him under control.
OBrien thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clerk Maxwell's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Clerk Maxwell will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
OBrien moves in looking to clinch but Clerk Maxwell pushes him off.#TD#
OBrien looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Clerk Maxwell!
Clerk Maxwell is trying to control OBrien's posture but OBrien avoids it.
OBrien is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBrien in side control, throwing shots but Clerk Maxwell defends.
OBrien in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Clerk Maxwell dodges the ground and pound from OBrien.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clerk Maxwell is not content to let OBrien control the position.
Clerk Maxwell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but OBrien wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Clerk Maxwell can't do much from the bottom here.
OBrien controls the position.
OBrien is trying to ground and pound but Clerk Maxwell uses the momentary lack of control by OBrien to regain half guard.
OBrien looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
OBrien lands strikes from half guard.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to improve his position.
OBrien not landing any meaningful shots this time.
OBrien seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
OBrien thows a huge punch but Clerk Maxwell dodges it nicely. #T2#
Clerk Maxwell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from OBrien.
OBrien is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Clerk Maxwell wants to control but OBrien is keeping busy.
Clerk Maxwell is not content to let OBrien control the position.
OBrien is just content to waste time from the top position. Clerk Maxwell takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
OBrien sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clerk Maxwell's guard.
Clerk Maxwell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from OBrien.
OBrien thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clerk Maxwell's head. #T3#
OBrien stalling away here and it's allowed Clerk Maxwell to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
OBrien with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
OBrien throws a big right hand that misses.
Clerk Maxwell is pulling down on OBrien's head. It's preventing any offense from OBrien, at least for the moment.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Clerk Maxwell keeps moving.
Clerk Maxwell working a defensive guard here.
OBrien looking to pass the guard.
Clerk Maxwell looking to control. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
OBrien trying to control but Clerk Maxwell is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OBrien throws a big elbow that misses.
Clerk Maxwell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with OBrien. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Clerk Maxwell keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clerk Maxwell but Clerk Maxwell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
OBrien ducks right into an uppercut from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clerk Maxwell but Clerk Maxwell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Clerk Maxwell moves into range and clinches up with OBrien.#TD#
OBrien jumps guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lochlain OBrien dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Clerk Maxwell. No joy for OBrien on that attempt.
OBrien gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a stiff right hand.
Clerk Maxwell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from OBrien.
Clerk Maxwell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lochlain OBrien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clerk Maxwell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clerk Maxwell wants it to stay on the feet.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body punch but OBrien moves out of range.
OBrien wants to clinch.#CL#
OBrien clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clerk Maxwell walks away with a smile on his face. OBrien gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Clerk Maxwell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
OBrien tries to clinch up but Clerk Maxwell circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Clerk Maxwell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a straight left.
Clerk Maxwell looks to throw the jab but OBrien is out of range.
OBrien needs to keep his hands up - Clerk Maxwell had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#OBrien is rocked!
OBrien shoots and misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a huge right that knocks OBrien out cold! Clerk Maxwell is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Clerk Maxwell!
Our winner, James Clerk Maxwell, 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.

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