Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Cedillo vs Dreth
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Silver scores with a shot to the body.
Vera throws a hook to the side of Silver's head but Silver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vera lands with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Silver.
Silver lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silver dips to his left and cracks Vera with an uppercut!
Silver takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vera has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Vera avoids the body shot from Silver.
Silver connects with a leg kick.
Vera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vera connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silver 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.
Vera tests Silver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Vera misses with the combination.
Vera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silver.
A punch combination from Vera misses.
Silver unleashes a big counter combination but Vera bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Silver avoids the body shot from Vera.
Marco Vera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silver manages to avoid it.
Vera lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Silver looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Vera misses.
No joy there for Silver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vera misses with an uppercut
and Silver counters with a body kick that stops Vera in his tracks momentarily.
Silver lands the left hand.#T2#
Vera throws a combination. Silver tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vera has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vera misses with an uppercut. Silver saw that one coming.
A shot to the body from Vera misses
and Silver makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Some wild striking there from Vera.
Vera loads up on a big right hand but Silver slips the punch.
Silver pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vera back to the cage. Silver follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vera throws a body shot but no joy.
Vera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silver counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vera thinking.
Silver lands a jab.
Silver misses with a looping left.#T3#
Silver lands a body shot.
Silver looks to land a combination but Vera avoids it well.
Vera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silver counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Silver does it's job there.
Vera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silver.
Silver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vera.
Vera throws a poor cross that misses
and Silver counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Vera is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Marco Vera has been cut.
Vera scores with a nice strike.#KD2#
Silver lands a left and a right that send Vera crashing to the mat, dazed. Silver thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Vera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silver dances in with a quick combination. Vera is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Silver snaps Vera's head back. Vera stumbles backwards against the cage. Silver steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Vera's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Vera just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Terry Silver!
Terry Silver very nearly forgot to thank 30th Century Beer Store amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: SMASH: Cedillo vs Dreth
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Babel wants to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Stukov.
Babel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stukov throws a hook to the side of Babel's head but Babel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stukov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babel moves away.
Babel with the counter takedown but Stukov avoids it easily.
Babel looks for a takedown but Stukov sprawls well.
Stukov is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stukov lands a right hook to the body.
Babel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stukov. #T1#
Babel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stukov as he jumps to the side.
Babel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stukov defends well and Babel ends up having to push Stukov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stukov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Petr Stukov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nino Babel.
Stukov works the jab nicely.
Babel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Babel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Babel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stukov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Babel.
Babel takes one on the button.
Babel doesn't manage to clinch there - Stukov circles away.
Stukov lands a nice shot to the body.
A lazy left from Stukov finds it's target.
Stukov keeps the fight on the outside.
Babel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Stukov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Petr Stukov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Stukov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stukov.
Petr Stukov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stukov throws out a powerful jab.
Stukov misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Babel counters with a shoot takedown. Stukov fights it but they end up in guard.
Stukov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Babel dives into side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Babel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
My spies in Gym inform me that Babel has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babel is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stukov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3##SUB2#
Babel is trying to get an arm triangle but Stukov is defending well.
Stukov trying to control but Babel flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB2#
Babel patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Babel has got one arm under Stukov's chin. This could be trouble... Stukov trying to control the other hand but Babel gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Stukov has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nino Babel!
Nino Babel tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: CCC 51 : Fedetenko vs Hulk
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Dresner moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Dresner manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Dresner has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Dresner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dresner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dresner has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dresner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dresner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Our spies down at at Marquis Training Center inform us that Dresner has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dresner trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer. #T1##SUB2#
Dresner has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Brown should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dresner has tightened it up now! Brown should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Christian Dresner!
A very excited looking Christian Dresner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: BE FN 2: Alyoshin vs Kuzmin
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Beneke staying out of range there.
Rhat misses with a head kick.
Beneke throws a shot from downtown. Rhat moves away and avoids it.
Rhat is looking to chop away at Beneke's legs.
Beneke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rhat looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rhat throws a wild body kick that Beneke sees coming a mile off.
Beneke blocks a head kick by Rhat.
A jab from Beneke misses.
A swing and a miss from Rhat.#TD#
Beneke shoots in and bounces Rhat off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Beneke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhat is keeping the position for now.
Rhat wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhat is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Beneke is looking to stand up but Rhat won't let him.
Rhat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rhat is on top in guard. #REVB#
Beneke wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Rhat trying to move into half guard but instead Beneke has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Rhat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beneke is one step ahead there.
Beneke tries to stand but Rhat is controlling from the bottom.
Rhat is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rhat is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rhat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beneke is keeping the position for now.
Beneke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rhat is one step ahead there.
Beneke wants to get back to his feet but Rhat is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2##ES#
Beneke has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Rhat has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Beneke manages to break the clinch.
Beneke blocks the body kick. #TD2#
Rhat shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rhat showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Beneke won't allow Rhat to pass to mount.
Beneke manages to get to full guard.
Beneke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Rhat trying to move into half guard but instead Beneke has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Beneke preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Rhat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rhat looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhat, not yet.
Beneke would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rhat is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rhat is trying to keep Beneke in close. #SU#
Beneke stands and steps away. Rhat gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The fighters circling - Beneke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beneke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Rhat shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rhat takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rhat takes one on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beneke.
Beneke throws a lazy right hand but Rhat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rhat misses the jab.
Beneke misses with a looping left.
Beneke misses with a wild body shot.
Rhat avoids the body shot from Beneke.
Beneke misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beneke. Rhat does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhat lets loose with a powerful body kick. Beneke will feel that in the morning.
Rhat throws a hook but Beneke avoids it easily.
A big left from Rhat misses.
Rhat closes the distance and clinches up with Beneke, looking for a takedown. Rhat pushes Beneke against the ropes but Beneke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beneke lands with a right hand.
Beneke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rhat circles away quickly and effectively.
Beneke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rhat.
Beneke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rhat missing with a left hand there. Beneke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Beneke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Beneke is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rhat's half guard.#SU#
Beneke stands up and beckons Rhat to join him on the feet.
Beneke blocks a jab.
Beneke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rhat is defended easily by Beneke.
Rhat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beneke's waist but Beneke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rhat off to one side. #TD#
Beneke scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SU#
Beneke stands up out of the half guard.
Beneke moves out of range of the strikes.
Beneke lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beneke slaps away a takedown attempt from Rhat, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mark Beneke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Rhat.
Beneke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rhat.
Rhat throws a wild body kick that Beneke sees coming a mile off.
Rhat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beneke.
Beneke throws a series of punches but Rhat moves out of range. #T1#
Rhat lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Rhat misses.
Beneke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Beneke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Beneke misses.
Beneke lands a head shot.#TD2#
Rhat throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Beneke was covering up waiting for the punch and Rhat finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rhat throws a big elbow that misses.
Rhat sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Beneke's guard.
Rhat is trying to control. Beneke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rhat wants to advance to full mount but Beneke doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Beneke working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Rhat trying to control but Beneke is working from the bottom.
Rhat is looking to advance position but Beneke has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhat working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SU#
Beneke stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
A big left from Rhat misses.
Rhat misses with a looping right.
A leg kick checked by Beneke.
Mark Beneke is winning the standup battle so far.
Beneke pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Rhat takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rhat shoots in looking for a takedown but Beneke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rhat's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Beneke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rhat shoots in looking for a takedown but Beneke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rhat's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Beneke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rhat momentarily.
Beneke throws a hook but Rhat blocks it.
Beneke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rhat walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rhat ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Beneke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhat manages to avoid it.
Rhat was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Good shot there by Beneke.
Beneke throws a jab when Rhat was well out of range.#TD#
Beneke closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rhat to the mat! Rhat manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhat is trying to keep Beneke in close.
Rhat wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Rhat is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Rhat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beneke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beneke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Beneke stopping the sweep attempt from Rhat.
Beneke tries to stand but Rhat is controlling from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rhat looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Beneke puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Beneke is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Rhat manages to get to full guard.
Beneke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Rhat working for a triangle but Beneke defends it easily. #SUB2#
Rhat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Beneke dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rhat.#TD2#
Rhat scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rhat tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rhat working the ground and pound but Beneke is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Rhat looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Rhat thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Beneke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rhat can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beneke wants to get back to his feet but Rhat drags him back down.#T1#
Beneke tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Rhat goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Beneke has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rhat but great work by Beneke.
Rhat is trying to get back to half guard.#SU#
Beneke decides to stand back up. Beneke steps back and let's Rhat get back to his feet.
Beneke misses with a few strikes there.
Beneke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhat moves away.
Rhat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Beneke throws a big shot that misses.
Beneke swings for the body but Rhat moves out of range.
Beneke throws a body shot but no joy.
Beneke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Beneke slips a straight right by Rhat.
Rhat walks into a stiff left hand from Beneke.
Rhat moves forwards but Beneke connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Beneke tries to sprawl but Rhat drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rhat frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rhat looking to land elbow strikes but Beneke uses the position to regain half guard.
Jim Rhat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rhat prevents Beneke from standing back up.
Rhat throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Beneke to regain full guard.
Beneke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rhat is controlling him.
Rhat tries to free his leg and advance position but Beneke is retaining full guard.
Rhat postures up in Beneke's guard and throws a big left but Beneke blocks it.
Rhat prevents Beneke from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Rhat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beneke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rhat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beneke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beneke wants to stand up but Rhat is controlling him.
Rhat throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rhat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rhat loads up on a big right hand but Beneke slips the punch.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rhat throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rhat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Rhat lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beneke doesn't seem phased though.
Rhat throws a body kick that misses.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Beneke blocks the leg kick.
Beneke sizes up Rhat with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rhat throws a chopping leg kick but Beneke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rhat tries a head kick but it misses.
Rhat's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beneke under the eye.
Beneke catches Rhat with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rhat gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rhat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Beneke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rhat feints a counter leg kick.
Mark Beneke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beneke.
Rhat loads up on a big right hand but Beneke slips the punch.
Beneke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rhat in his tracks.
A slow jab from Rhat misses its intended target.
Beneke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beneke checks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mark Beneke.
Well Beneke has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Mark Beneke!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Mark Beneke!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Mark Beneke!

Mark Beneke wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Mark Beneke rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: TOF 131
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Charles digs a good hook to Pushkin's body.
Charles takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Charles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pushkin throws a nice looking combination but Charles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Charles swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Charles keeps the fight on the outside.
Charles looks to land a right hand but Pushkin moved out of range.
Charles checks a low kick from Pushkin.
Charles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Charles scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pushkin.
Pushkin is looking for the big counter here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Charles.
Charles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pushkin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reggie Charles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Charles throws a sloppy body shot
and Pushkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Reggie Charles has been cut.
Pushkin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Charles misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Pushkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Charles misses its target.
Pushkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Charles throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pushkin on the side of the head.
Charles throws a hook to the side of Pushkin's head but Pushkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pushkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Charles throws out the jab.
Charles dives in for a single leg takedown but Pushkin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Charles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pushkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Charles. #T2#
Charles lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Charles is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pushkin to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Charles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Charles content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Charles throws a head punch that misses.
Charles throws a head punch that misses.
Pushkin has a couple of punches blocked by Charles.
Charles blocking some punches.
Pushkin misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Charles pulls Pushkin into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Charles has a closed guard, preventing Pushkin from standing up. #SUB#
Charles had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pushkin defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Charles has a closed guard, preventing Pushkin from standing up.
Pushkin stopping the sweep attempt from Charles.
Pushkin wants to stand but Charles is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Charles avoids a punch combination nicely.
Charles misses with a body shot.
Charles backing away here, and Pushkin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pushkin scores with a nice head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pushkin.
Pushkin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pushkin throws a hook to the side of Charles's head but Charles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Charles misses the target.
Pushkin scores with a sloppy right hand. Charles should have avoided that one.
Charles misses with an uppercut. Pushkin saw that one coming.
Charles throws an overhand right that lands on Pushkin's shoulder, as Pushkin tries to avoid the shot.
Pushkin looks to land a right hand but Charles moved out of range.
Pushkin walks into a jab.
A slow jab from Charles misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Pushkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T5#
Charles fails to land the takedown.
Pushkin flicks out a counter leg kick but Charles steps away.
Pushkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Charles tries to land a leg kick but Pushkin saw it coming and moves away.
Pushkin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pushkin misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Pushkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Charles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pushkin.
Pushkin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Charles chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pushkin can pounce on him.
Pushkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Charles lunges at Pushkin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pushkin's hand.
Charles shoots in for a double leg but Pushkin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T6#
Charles throws a leg kick
and Pushkin counters with an outside leg kick.
Charles clobbers Pushkin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Charles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pushkin has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Pushkin wants to clinch.
Pushkin moves forwards but Charles connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Pushkin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T7##BC2#
Pushkin breaks from the clinch.
Charles misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Pushkin rushes Charles and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pushkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Charles.
Charles slowing the pace effectively.
Pushkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pushkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Charles is trying to break the clinch but Pushkin is controlling him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pushkin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pushkin.
Charles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Charles successfully pulls guard.
Charles wants to sweep here but Pushkin controlling him for the moment.
Pushkin wants to stand but Charles has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T8##SU2#
Pushkin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Charles, up you get!
Charles throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pushkin.
Charles swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pushkin with a nice calf kick.
Charles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pushkin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pushkin tries to clinch up.
Pushkin avoids a kick to the body.
Charles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pushkin.
Charles lands a nice shot that snaps Pushkin's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Charles avoids the head kick by Pushkin.
A counter left hand to the body from Charles misses its target.#T9#
Charles shoots in and drives through. Pushkin sprawls well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pushkin.
Pushkin throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Charles counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pushkin wants to stand up but Charles is controlling him.
Charles trying to control the position from guard on top but Pushkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Charles thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #ES2#
Pushkin pushes Charles off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zap Pushkin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reggie Charles's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Charles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pushkin slips under a jab.
Charles missing with a left hand there. Pushkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pushkin! But no joy.
Pushkin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pushkin.
Charles lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles misses with a hook
and Pushkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Charles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pushkin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Charles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pushkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Charles.
Charles throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Charles misses with a hook to the body
and Pushkin counters with a straight right hand.
Pushkin scores with a shot to the body.
Charles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Charles scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Charles closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pushkin wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Pushkin kicks Charles off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Charles throws a jab when Pushkin was well out of range.
Pushkin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Charles lunges at Pushkin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pushkin's hand. #T2#
Charles misses with an uppercut
and Pushkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Charles misses with a low kick.
Pushkin moves out of range as Charles strikes.
Pushkin moves out of range as Charles strikes.
Pushkin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zap Pushkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Charles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Charles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pushkin as he jumps to the side.
Zap Pushkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Charles misses with a low kick as Pushkin jumps back.
Charles throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Charles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pushkin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pushkin jabs at Charles's body.
Pushkin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Charles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Charles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pushkin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Charles looks to throw a body kick
and Pushkin counters with a one-two to the body.
Pushkin throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Charles counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pushkin can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pushkin wants to stand and escape but Charles is having none of it.
Charles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pushkin is keeping the position for now.
Charles won't allow Pushkin to get back to his feet. #T4#
Charles wants to pass the guard but Pushkin is keeping the position.
Pushkin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Charles is controlling him.
Pushkin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pushkin wants to stand up but Charles is controlling him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Charles trying to control the position from guard on top but Pushkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pushkin misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Charles misses the target.
Charles misses with a hook. Pushkin ducked under it nicely.
Pushkin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Charles throws a body punch but Pushkin moves out of range.
Pushkin flicks out a counter leg kick but Charles steps away.
Charles tries for a takedown but Pushkin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T5#
Charles throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL2#
Pushkin instigates a clinch.
Pushkin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pushkin lands a body shot.
Pushkin swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Pushkin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pushkin throws a sloppy head kick
and Charles counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pushkin moves out of range as Charles throws a body kick.
Pushkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pushkin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Charles thuds a left hand into Pushkin's body.
Charles swings widly with a right hand
and Pushkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T6##KD2#
Pushkin lands a left and a right that send Charles crashing to the mat, dazed. Pushkin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Charles is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charles throws a lazy uppercut
and Pushkin counters with a low kick, right behind Charles 's knee.
Charles moves away from the strike by Pushkin.
Charles tries to work over Pushkin's front leg with a kick but Pushkin checks it.
Charles backing away here, and Pushkin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pushkin leaves Charles with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Charles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Charles throws a looping overhand right but Pushkin ducks down to avoid it.
Pushkin moves away from the strike by Charles.
Pushkin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Charles misses with a body shot. #T7#
Pushkin misses with a wild body shot.
Charles shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pushkin pinned against the cage. Pushkin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pushkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pushkin leaves Charles with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Charles backing away here, and Pushkin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pushkin.
Pushkin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T8#
Pushkin is looking to score with low kicks.
Charles misses with a body shot.
Pushkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pushkin misses with a leg kick.
Charles smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pushkin lands a jab to Charles's midsection.#TD#
Charles drives through with a takedown into Pushkin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Pushkin pushes Charles off and scrambles back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Charles. Pushkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Charles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pushkin manages to avoid it.
Pushkin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Charles with a body shot.#T9##CL2#
Pushkin rushes Charles and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Charles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Charles looking to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Charles blocks an uppercut.
Pushkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pushkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pushkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pushkin tries a body shot but Charles blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pushkin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Charles is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pushkin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pushkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Charles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zap Pushkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Reggie Charles's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Charles has a takedown stuffed.
Pushkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pushkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Pushkin rushes Charles and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pushkin throws a head punch that misses.
Pushkin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Charles drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pushkin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Charles avoids the head kick by Pushkin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pushkin checks a leg kick.
Charles tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pushkin swivels and escapes.
Pushkin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Charles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pushkin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Charles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Charles lands with a cross.
Pushkin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pushkin misses with a straight left.
Pushkin fails to land with a series of punches.
Pushkin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Charles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Pushkin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Charles tries to move into range but Pushkin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Charles closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pushkin circles away.
A little jabbing left from Pushkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Charles takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Charles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Despite the aggression on Pushkin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Charles keeps the fight on the outside.
Charles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pushkin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Charles connects with a nice looking jab.
Charles fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pushkin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pushkin throws a series of punches but Charles avoids them all with ease.
Charles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pushkin manages to avoid it.
Charles takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Charles throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pushkin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pushkin! But no joy.
Pushkin looks to land a left hand but Charles moved out of range nicely.
Charles appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Charles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pushkin.
Pushkin throws out a counter right but Charles avoids it with no problem.
Charles throws a push kick but Pushkin slaps the foot to one side.
Charles shoots in for a double leg but Pushkin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Charles backing away here, and Pushkin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Charles shoots and misses
and Pushkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Charles tries to land a body kick
and Pushkin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Charles is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Pushkin scores with a decent looking hook.
A low kick from Pushkin is predictable there #TD#
and Charles counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Pushkin manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4#
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!
Charles misses with an uppercut
letting Pushkin counter with a right hand.
Oh Charles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pushkin checks a leg kick.
Charles misses with a left hand
and Pushkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pushkin throws an overhand right that drops Charles like a sack of potatoes! Pushkin dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zap Pushkin!
Zap Pushkin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C321: Marley vs Savisto
Date: Jul 07, 2024

#R1#
Davis tries to clinch up but Nakamura circles away and keeps his distance.
Nakamura tests Davis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nakamura throws a series of punches but Davis moves out of range.
Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Nakamura half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nakamura lands with a good body shot.
Davis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nakamura is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakamura moves away.
A slow jab from Nakamura misses its intended target.
Nakamura walks into a stiff left hand from Davis.
Davis throws a body punch but Nakamura moves out of range.
Davis 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.
Nakamura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis scores with a hook to the body. Nakamura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Davis loads up on a big right hand but Nakamura slips the punch.
Nakamura misses with a body shot.
Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab from Davis.
We've been hearing reports that Nakamura has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Nakamura throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range.
Davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakamura is looking to wear down Davis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nakamura throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Davis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Davis scores with a hook.
Nakamura fails to land with a series of punches.
Davis misses with a looping left.#TD#
Nakamura drives through with a takedown into guard.
Davis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura won't allow Davis to get back to his feet.
Davis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Davis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakamura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Davis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Davis content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Nakamura is looking to sweep but instead, Davis has passed into half guard.
Nakamura gets back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis preventing the sweep.
Davis looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Nakamura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Davis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Davis preventing the sweep.
Nakamura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##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.
Nakamura scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Davis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nakamura.
Ground and pound from Nakamura.
Davis 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.
Davis is trying to stand back up but Nakamura is controlling him
Davis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nakamura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nakamura is trying to control the action in half guard but Davis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nakamura throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Davis to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura stops Davis from standing up.
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 Gurizuri Nakamura will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nakamura cracks Davis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Danny Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davis is looking to clinch.
Nakamura throws a hook to the side of Davis's head but Davis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Davis has managed to clinch.
Davis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Nakamura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davis tests Nakamura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Davis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nakamura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nakamura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danny Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis moves in looking to clinch but Nakamura pushes him off.
Davis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Davis tries to clinch but Nakamura is having none of it.
Nakamura keeps the fight on the outside.
Nakamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Davis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away.
Davis misses the jab.#T1#
Davis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nakamura swats away the attempt to clinch by Davis.
Nakamura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Davis avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Davis misses with a body shot.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Nakamura fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Davis to the ground. Nakamura is now in Davis's guard.
Nakamura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nakamura with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakamura lands a couple of digs.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.
Nakamura cracks Davis with a solid left hand.
Nakamura tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.
Nakamura throws an elbow that misses. Davis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nakamura's guard. Nice move by Davis!#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura wants to hit a sweep here but Davis passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nakamura there!
Nakamura is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Nakamura is working hard here to advance position.
Gurizuri Nakamura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Davis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nakamura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nakamura bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Nakamura is looking to work some ground and pound but Davis has wrist control.
Nakamura 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gurizuri Nakamura dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Davis throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Nakamura counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nakamura.
Nakamura is looking to work some ground and pound but Davis has wrist control.
Davis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nakamura preventing the sweep.
Nakamura throws an elbow that misses. Davis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nakamura's guard. Nice move by Davis!#REVB#
Nakamura will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nakamura has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Davis has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura tries to bench press Davis off him but Davis keeps the position.
Davis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nakamura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nakamura is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Davis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Nakamura is refusing to be controlled, as Davis sits in half guard.
Nakamura tries to roll over but Davis keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nakamura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nakamura wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.
Nakamura throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Danny Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Davis advances to half guard.
Nakamura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nakamura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davis's guard. #REVR#
Davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Davis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nakamura trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Nakamura postures up. #T3#
Davis keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Nakamura looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Davis needs to keep his hands up - Nakamura had a free shot at his head there.
Davis stalks Nakamura and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nakamura's face. Nakamura staggers backwards, shaken.
Nakamura misses with a body shot
and Davis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Nakamura.
Davis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakamura lands with a nice body punch.
Davis looks to land a left hand but Nakamura moved out of range nicely.
Nakamura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Nakamura ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
A swing and a miss from Davis.
Nakamura with a lazy takedown attempt
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Nakamura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Davis doesn't seem phased though.
Nakamura takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Davis throws a series of punches but Nakamura avoids them all with ease.
Nakamura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nakamura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.
Davis avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a body shot but no joy.
Davis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gurizuri Nakamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nakamura swats away the attempt to clinch by Davis.
Nakamura half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davis thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Nakamura scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Danny Davis.
I think Nakamura has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gurizuri Nakamura!

Event: SYN 1079 Brown vs Larsen
Date: Jun 30, 2024

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Stronk misses the target.
Stronk tries to clinch up
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stronk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takala throwing a counter right hand but Stronk manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stronk tries to clinch up but Takala circles away and keeps his distance.
Stronk swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Takala counter with a right hand. #T1#
Stronk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takala counters with a straight right hand.
Takala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takala swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stronk swings widly with a right hand
and Takala counters with a nice leg kick.
Takala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stronk.
Takala appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stronk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stronk 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.
Stronk closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stronk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Stronk misses with a jab to the body
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
Takala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stronk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takala.
Stronk pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Takala back to the cage. Stronk follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL2#
Stronk takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stronk fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Takala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Stronk moves into the clinch.
Takala has had enough of the clinch but Stronk keeps him there for the moment.#T3##BC#
Takala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stronk misses the body punch
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stronk. Takala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takala circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takala looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stronk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takala seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stronk swings widly with a right hand
and Stronk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takala is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Takala takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stronk connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Stronk connects with the punch.
Stronk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stronk throws a lazy uppercut
and Takala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stronk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stronk just misses with a punch to the body.
Takala is looking for a counter combo.
Stronk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Takala avoids the body shot from Stronk.
Stronk is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Takala rather than just go for the knockout.
Takala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takala appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ian Stronk will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Stronk throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Stronk has Takala up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Takala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ian Stronk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stronk is looking to clinch.
Tino Takala is winning the standup battle so far.
Stronk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takala stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Takala walks into a stiff left hand from Stronk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stronk throws a shot from downtown. Takala moves away and avoids it.
Stronk scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Stronk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Takala's head.
Tino Takala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stronk throws a body punch but Takala moves out of range.
Stronk tries to clinch up.
Takala swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stronk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stronk throws out the jab.
Takala is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stronk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takala's hands.
Stronk misses the shot to the body.
Takala throws a big counter combination but Stronk scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2##CL2#
Stronk drives through and clinches with Takala against the cage.
Takala is trying to break the clinch but Stronk has him pressed against the cage.
Stronk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takala has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Takala working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Takala breaks the clinch.
Stronk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takala is looking for a counter combo.
Stronk misses with an uppercut.
Stronk misses with a jab to the body
and Takala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stronk throws a hook but Takala blocks it.#T3#
Takala takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stronk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stronk just misses with a punch to the body.
Takala throws a big counter combination but Stronk scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stronk swings for the body but Takala moves out of range.
Stronk throws a looping overhand right but Takala ducks down to avoid it.
Stronk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stronk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takala. #T4#
Some wild striking there from Stronk.
Stronk misses the shot to the body.
Takala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takala feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Stronk throws a hook but Takala avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stronk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stronk cracks a nice hook into Takala's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Stronk 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#
Stronk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Takala momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Stronk.
Stronk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takala manages to avoid it.
As Stronk looks to move away, Takala throws a big counter combo but Stronk just gets out of the way.
Stronk throws a poor cross that misses
and Takala counters with a nice body kick.
Stronk scores with the left hand. Takala knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Stronk has closed the distance and engaged Takala in a clinch.
Stronk misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Takala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stronk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Stronk. Takala does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Stronk backs away, Takala returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stronk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
Stronk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takala.
Stronk misses with a body punch
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stronk misses with an uppercut
and Takala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stronk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Takala misses the target.
Stronk throws a jab but it's blocked by Takala.
Takala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tino Takala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stronk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takala was well out of range. Poor timing from Stronk.
Stronk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takala.
Takala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stronk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takala manages to avoid it.
Stronk swings widly with a right hand
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand.
Stronk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Stronk forces Takala back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Takala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Stronk misses the shot to the body.
Stronk throws a series of punches but Takala avoids them all with ease.
Takala seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stronk throws a lazy uppercut
and Takala counters with a left to the body.
Stronk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stronk tries to bum rush Takala with a series of wild strikes but Takala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takala is looking for a counter combo.
Ian Stronk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stronk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stronk just misses with a punch to the body.
Takala went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stronk scores with a hook.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Stronk misses the target.
Takala throwing a counter right hand but Stronk manages to avoid it.
Stronk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stronk takes a swing at Takala's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Takala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stronk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takala counters with a straight right hand.
Stronk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takala ducks under a wild hook from Stronk.
Takala is looking to counter punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stronk throws a poor cross that misses
and Takala counters with a left and a right that stings Stronk.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stronk closes the distance and lands a one-two.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Stronk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stronk 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Stronk!
A very excited looking Ian Stronk rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: BE 11: Kruglov vs Arnason
Date: Jun 20, 2024

#R1#
Knuckles misses with the combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rhat!
Rhat connects with an inside leg kick.
Knuckles misses with a straight left.
Knuckles tried to score with a low kick but Rhat checks it.
Knuckles throws a big shot that misses.
Knuckles lands a nice looking body shot.
A low kick from Rhat misses
and Rhat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Rhat.
Rhat tries a low kick but Knuckles avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhat moves away.#TD2#
Rhat changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Knuckles looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhat is looking to take a break and control but Knuckles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knuckles looking for a sweep but Rhat has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T1#
Rhat looking to take Knuckles's back but Knuckles rolls and after a scramble, Knuckles ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Knuckles to escape a tricky position.
Knuckles controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Rhat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Knuckles won't allow Rhat to sweep him here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Rhat is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Knuckles frees his head nicely. Oh but Rhat has switched to an armbar! Knuckles is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jim Rhat!
Jim Rhat gave a mention to FUClothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: SMASH: Rodrigues v Hohenthal 2
Date: Jun 16, 2024

#R1#
Ro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Babel misses with an uppercut
and Ro counters with a nice uppercut.
Babel tries to clinch but Ro moves out of range. #CL2#
Babel instigates a clinch.
Babel is trying to pull guard but Ro has him pressed against the cage.
Ro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Ro.
Ro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ro scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Ro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Babel staying out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Ro.
Babel misses with a combination
and Babel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Ro is stalking Babel. Babel circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Ro, and it's lights out! Babel really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pate Ro!
A victorious Pate Ro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CCC 38 : Creenshaw vs Paulson
Date: Jun 16, 2024

#R1#
Scott slips under a jab.
Scott pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Lancaster looking to score a takedown here. Scott is defending well but Lancaster drives through and ends up in Scott's guard.
Lancaster won't allow Scott to sweep him here.
Lancaster postures up and lands a big shot to Scott's brow.
Lancaster cracks Scott with a solid left hand.
Scott has momentary wrist control but Lancaster slips an elbow through the middle.
Scott utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Scott working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lancaster.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott working a defensive guard here.
Lancaster throwing strikes from guard but Scott blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster won't allow Scott to sweep him here.
Scott working a defensive guard here.
Scott is really struggling to control Lancaster but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Lancaster keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Scott's head.
Lancaster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lancaster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Scott seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lancaster working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Lancaster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scott has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lancaster has managed to get both his arms back between Scott's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Lancaster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scott has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lancaster has managed to get both his arms back between Scott's legs - danger averted.
Lancaster with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Scott has momentary wrist control but Lancaster slips an elbow through the middle.
Scott trying to keep a closed guard but Lancaster is proving a slippery customer.
Lancaster loads up on a big left hand. Scott felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Lancaster looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Scott can't hide his disappointment, as Lancaster celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Lancaster!
Shane Lancaster thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CCC 37 : Hernandez vs Eclaro
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Averescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
and Averescu counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Averescu counters with a stiff right hand.
Averescu moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Averescu is out of range.
Averescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Averescu throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Averescu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Averescu. #T1#
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Averescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown scores with a kick to the body.
Averescu misses with a looping right.
Averescu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Averescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brown misses with an uppercut
and Averescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown pushes Averescu away with a front kick.
Brown turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brown with a nice calf kick.
Brown scores with a body shot.
Jackson Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T2#
Brown throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown throws a jab when Averescu was well out of range.
Brown throws a push kick but Averescu slaps the foot to one side.
Averescu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Averescu, as that shot connected.
That kick from Brown tenderised Averescu's leg. Averescu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brown connects with a jab.
Brown moves out of range as Averescu strikes.
Averescu throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Averescu's head.
Averescu checks a low kick from Brown.
Averescu staying out of range there.
Averescu looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Averescu misses with a hook
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Averescu is out of range.
Averescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brown throws a half hearted mid kick.
Averescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brown takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown cracks Averescu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Averescu misses with a straight right.
Brown quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Averescu blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Averescu! But no joy.
Averescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Averescu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brown.#T4#
Averescu throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brown with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brown's corner calls for a 1-2. Brown obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Averescu throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Averescu misses its intended target.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brown, as that shot connected.
Averescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Averescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Averescu moves forwards but Brown connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Brown 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#
Averescu ducks right into an uppercut from Brown.
Brown is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Averescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Averescu throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown with a nice calf kick.
Brown misses with an uppercut
and Averescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown thows a leg kick but Averescu checks it
and Averescu counters with a stiff right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Averescu blocks the leg kick.
Brown throws a leg kick but Averescu moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Averescu! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throws a push kick but Averescu slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown misses with a hook
and Averescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Averescu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
The fighters circling - Averescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown looks for the body kick but Averescu saw that one coming.
Averescu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Averescu is out of range.
Averescu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Averescu moves away from the strike by Brown.
Brown swings widly with a right hand
and Averescu counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Averescu might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Brown has got the better of the exchanges.
Averescu thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Averescu misses.
Averescu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab. #T2#
Brown blocks a jab.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Averescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Averescu moves forwards but Brown connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Averescu throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Averescu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Averescu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big left from Averescu misses. #T3#
Brown delivers a nice body kick.
Brown misses with a straight right.
Averescu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brown! #CUT#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Averescu throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Averescu throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
A jab from Averescu misses.
Averescu throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Brown scores with a sloppy right hand. Averescu should have avoided that one. #T4#
Averescu swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a body kick.
Averescu slips under a jab from Brown.
Brown jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Averescu throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown throws a right hand that Averescu ducks under and follows up with a left that Averescu also avoids with ease.
Brown swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Averescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown throws a push kick but Averescu slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Averescu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown delivers a nice body kick.
Brown moves away from the strike by Averescu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Averescu slips under a jab from Brown.
Brown scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice cross by Averescu.
Averescu throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Brown half committed to a counter leg kick.
Averescu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Averescu moves out of range of the body kick from Brown.
A little jabbing left from Averescu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Averescu.
Averescu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Averescu throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Averescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Averescu.
Averescu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Brown lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Brown throws a leg kick but Averescu checks it.
Averescu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Averescu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown with a hook.
Brown throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Averescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Averescu.
Brown scores with a hook to the body. Averescu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Averescu avoids the body shot from Brown.
Brown scores with a jab to the head.
Averescu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Averescu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Averescu takes one to the chin there.
Averescu slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Averescu looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Brown swinging wildly here. #T3#
Brown misses with a body kick.
Averescu misses with a looping right.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Averescu manages to avoid it.
Brown motions for Averescu to come forward. Brown throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Averescu saw that one coming.
Averescu moves out of range as Brown strikes.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Averescu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brown throws a right hand that Averescu ducks under and follows up with a left that Averescu also avoids with ease.
Brown lets loose with a powerful body kick. Averescu will feel that in the morning.
Brown lands with a nice body kick.
Averescu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Averescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Averescu.
Averescu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Dan Averescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Averescu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brown.
Averescu avoids a kick to the body.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Averescu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Averescu misses with a looping left.
Averescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Brown!
A very excited looking Jackson Brown rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Dredd 3
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1#
Vera throws a lazy right hand but Tragedy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tragedy looks to score with a jab to the body but Vera is just out of range.
Tragedy misses with a left hand
and Vera counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vera misses with a looping right.
Trage Tragedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vera lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tragedy backs up against the cage. #CUT#It looks like Trage Tragedy has been cut.
Vera scores with a jab. Tragedy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tragedy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vera.
Vera swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vera cracks Tragedy with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vera throws a body punch but Tragedy moves out of range. #KD#
Vera waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Tragedy. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Tragedy to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC#Tragedy is rocked!
Vera sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tragedy is still in real trouble! Can Vera finish him?
Vera wanted to stand there but Tragedy had control of the position.
Tragedy seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Vera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vera 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.#SU#
Vera gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vera ducks under a wild hook from Tragedy.
Vera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vera scores with a hook to the body. Tragedy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tragedy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
A punch combination from Tragedy misses.
Vera slips under a jab from Tragedy.
Vera moves in looking to clinch but Tragedy pushes him off.
Tragedy walks into a stiff left hand from Vera.
Vera misses with a looping left.
Tragedy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tragedy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vera is looking to counter punch.
Vera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tragedy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vera throws a looping overhand right but Tragedy ducks down to avoid it.
Tragedy lands a jab to the head.
Vera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tragedy throws a leg kick which misses Vera's front leg but catches the back leg as Vera tries to avoid it.
Vera throws a series of punches but Tragedy moves out of range.
Vera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tragedy throws a front kick aimed at Vera's knee but Vera avoids it well. #T3#
Tragedy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tragedy tries a low kick but Vera avoids it.
Vera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tragedy moves away.
Nice defenses there by Vera.
Tragedy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tragedy.
Tragedy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tragedy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tragedy lands a nice shot that snaps Vera's head back.
Tragedy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vera.#CUT#That has opened up Trage Tragedy's cut even more.
Tragedy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vera dips to his left and cracks Tragedy with an uppercut!
Vera scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Vera catches Tragedy right on the button with a cross.#ROC#Tragedy is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Tragedy.
Tragedy is still on wobbly legs! Can Vera finish him?#T4#
Vera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tragedy.
Tragedy seems to have recovered his senses.
Tragedy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tragedy throws a low kick but Vera avoids it.
Vera checks a low kick from Tragedy.
Vera staying out of range there.
Tragedy throws a head kick that misses
and Vera counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#The cut above Trage Tragedy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheers as Vera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tragedy doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Vera misses.
Vera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tragedy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tragedy misses with a wild body shot.
Vera lands a slapping body shot.
Tragedy takes a shot right to the bread basket.#KD#
Vera throws a left that rocks Tragedy and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Vera dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Tragedy regain composure!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Vera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trage Tragedy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Vera just misses with a punch to the body.
Tragedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vera.
Jab from Vera.
Vera scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vera misses with a double jab.
As Vera backs off Tragedy throws a huge counter combo but Vera manages to avoid it all.
The fighters circling - Vera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tragedy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vera throws a hook but Tragedy blocks it.#KD#
Vera lands a left and a right that sends Tragedy crashing to the canvas! Vera dives into mount looking to finish!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tragedy is trying to stand up.
Vera controlling his opponent. #T1#
Vera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tragedy can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vera has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tragedy tries to buck Vera off but he can't manage it. #T3#
Vera controlling from mount.
Vera won't let Tragedy get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Vera looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Vera.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Vera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Trage Tragedy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A cross from Tragedy lands.
Vera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tragedy.
A little feinted left hand from Vera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tragedy throws a leg kick
and Vera counters with a three punch combo that has Tragedy backing up. Tragedy nods at Vera to acknowledge the strikes.
Vera connects with a jab.#CUT#Trage Tragedy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A big left from Tragedy misses.
Vera misses with a hook
and Vera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vera scores with a three punch combo!
Tragedy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tragedy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vera avoids the head kick by Tragedy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tragedy gets cracked there but stands up to it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marco Vera!

Event: TOF 118
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1#
House cracks a nice hook into Charles's ribs.
Charles avoids the body shot from House.
An inside leg kick from Charles misses.
House displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Charles throws out the jab.
Charles scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
House uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Charles.
House jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from House misses.
House lands with an overhand left.
House lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
House throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Charles counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
House definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Charles with a poor takedown
and Charles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from House. No joy for Charles on that attempt.
Charles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from House. No joy for Charles on that attempt.
Max House has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Charles.
Charles moves away from the strike by House.
Charles tries to land a leg kick but House saw it coming and moves away.
Charles throws a hook but House blocks it.
House blocks the body kick.
Charles takes a swing at House's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. House darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Charles throws a body shot but no joy.
Reggie Charles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Charles is clearly trying to counter these attacks from House with a body shot.
House lands a nice shot to the body.
A slow jab from House misses its intended target.
House keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
House ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
House misses with a hook.
House cracks Charles with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Charles misses with a takedown attempt
enabling House to counter with a crisp jab.
Charles is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down House rather than just go for the knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
House bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Charles tries to move into range but House moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Charles misses with a lunging right hand
letting House counter with a right hand.
House moves out of range of the strikes.
House throwing a counter right hand but Charles manages to avoid it.
Charles connects with a body shot.
House lands a glancing blow to the side of Charles's head.
A big left from House misses.
House connects with a jab.#T3#
A jab from House does it's job there.
House is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
House misses with a straight left.
Charles with the counter takedown but House avoids it easily.
Charles throws a push kick but House slaps the foot to one side.
House throws a big counter combination but Charles scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Charles is trying hard to land a takedown here. House sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
House looks to score with a jab to the body but Charles is just out of range.
Charles defending well as House loads up on a big left hand.
Charles misses with a wild body shot.
House misses with an uppercut.
Charles needs to keep his hands up - House had a free shot at his head there.
House looks to land a right hand but Charles moved out of range.
Charles changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Charles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Charles looks to throw the jab but House is out of range. #T4#
Charles gets cracked with a nice right hand there by House.
Charles throws a good cross that connects.
House misses with an uppercut. Charles saw that one coming.
Charles feints the counter takedown.
Charles misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from House misses the target.
Charles staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Charles misses.
House misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Charles misses
and House cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
House uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Charles.
Charles changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. House tries to avoid it but Charles manages to keep hold of a leg and drag House to the ground. House escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Charles misses with a looping left.
House stalks Charles and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Charles's face. Charles staggers backwards, shaken.#T5#
House stalks Charles and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Charles's face. Charles staggers backwards, shaken.
Charles misses with a wild body shot.
Charles tries to land a front kick but House steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Charles slips a jab from House.
House falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Charles counter with a right hand.
Charles throws a leg kick
and House counters with a nice uppercut.
Charles misses with an uppercut. House saw that one coming.
Charles misses the shot to the body.
House punishes Charles's body with a nice straight punch.
House pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
House needs to keep his hands up - Charles had a free shot at his head there.#T6#
House ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
House misses with a jab to the body
and Charles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
House throws a jab when Charles was well out of range.
House sizes up Charles with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
House jabs Charles right on the nose. Charles blinks but takes it well.
House misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Charles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Max House is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Charles throws a looping overhand right but House ducks down to avoid it.
Charles misses with a body shot.
House uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Charles.
Charles fakes a jab and throws a low kick but House checks it well.
Charles misses with a body punch
and House cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Charles slips a straight right by House.#T7#
House jabs at Charles's body.
House connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
House throws a lazy right hand but Charles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
House misses with an uppercut.
House looks to land a right hand but Charles moved out of range.
Charles changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
House is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Charles swings and misses with a shot to the body
and House counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Charles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
House checks a low kick from Charles.
Charles misses with a hook
and House counters with a stiff right hand.
House swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
House is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Charles.
House avoids the body shot from Charles. #T8#
House ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Charles on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Charles misses with a left hand
and House counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Charles misses with a telegraphed body shot
and House counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Charles has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Charles throws a poor cross that misses
and House counters with a nice body shot.
House waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Charles.
Nice defenses there by House.
Charles looks to land a right hand but House moved out of range.
House was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Charles throws a sloppy body shot
and Charles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Charles throws the left hand but House avoids the punch easily.
House looks to land a right hand but Charles moved out of range.
Charles misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from House on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T9#
Charles feints and then cracks House's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow House down.
Charles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and House counters with a stiff right hand.
Charles throws a leg kick that is checked
and Charles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from House. Charles does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Charles misses.
Nice straight punches there by House. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of House.
House swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
House gets caught flat footed, as Charles shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
House has Charles pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max House dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Charles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from House.
House looks to land a combination but Charles avoids it well.
Charles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from House misses its intended target.
House jabs Charles to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Charles misses with an uppercut
and House counters with a straight right hand.
House checks a leg kick nicely.
Charles takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
House misses with a few strikes there.
Charles looks to score with a jab to the body but House is just out of range.
House avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Charles is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Max House is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
House scores with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by House as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as House lands an impressive looking overhand right. Charles doesn't seem phased though.
House is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Charles can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Charles. House does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and House tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charles takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
House moves out of range as Charles strikes.
House throwing a counter right hand but Charles manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Charles misses
and House counters with a straight right hand.
House shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Charles eats them both and turns towards House to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Some wild striking there from House.
Charles throws out a counter right but House avoids it with no problem.
Charles looks for a takedown but House sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from House misses the target.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
House moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC#Charles is rocked!
House stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Charles is still on wobbly legs! Can House finish him?
Charles throws a leg kick
and House counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
House throws a hook to the side of Charles's head but Charles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
House throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Charles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Charles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting House counter with a right hand.
Charles fails with a takedown attempt.
Charles misses with a body shot
and House counters with a crisp right that sends Charles to the canvas! House follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max House!
Max House decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Cedillo
Date: May 26, 2024

#R1#
Tonon defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Tonon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov 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.
Tonon swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Tonon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Petrov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Petrov works Tonon's body with a nice hook.
Tonon looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
Petrov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Petrov throws out a leg kick but Tonon moves out of range and Petrov only half commits.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tonon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tonon manages to avoid it.
Tonon tries for a takedown but Petrov circles away easily
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petrov.
Tonon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tonon 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.
Petrov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tonon's hands.
Petrov walks into a straight right hand from Tonon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Petrov.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petrov as he jumps to the side.
Petrov feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petrov lands a nice looking body shot.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Tonon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Petrov defends it nicely.
Tonon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Damian Tonon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab lands there for Petrov.
Tonon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonon.
Tonon 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.
Petrov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tonon looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range. #T2#
Petrov connects with a body shot that sends Tonon's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonon. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov connects with a solid leg kick.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonon is just out of range.
Tonon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Petrov swings for the body but Tonon moves out of range.
Tonon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Petrov.
Tonon misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Tonon misses
and Petrov counters with a low kick, right behind Tonon 's knee. #CL#
Tonon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tonon blocks a body shot from Petrov.
Petrov lands an elbow inside.
Petrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tonon goes for a takedown attempt but Petrov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tonon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petrov to score with a decent uppercut.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonon.#T3#
Tonon lands with a cross.
Tonon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Tonon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD#
Tonon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Petrov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tonon takes a little break here. Petrov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Petrov wants to control but Tonon postures up.
Tonon taking a breather here.
Petrov prevents Tonon from improving position. #T4#
Tonon taking a breather here. #SUB#
Tonon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Petrov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Petrov has one of Tonon's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Tonon works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov 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#
Tonon misses the body punch
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck for Tonon with that takedown attempt.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Tonon.
Petrov throws a big counter head kick but Tonon avoids it with no problem.
That kick from Petrov tenderised Tonon's leg. Tonon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tonon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Petrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Petrov. No joy for Tonon on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Tonon misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon tries for a takedown but Petrov circles away easily
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tonon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tonon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Petrov stuffs the takedown attempt from Tonon. Tonon gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Tonon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonon shoots and misses
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Tonon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Petrov wants to control but Tonon is keeping busy.
Tonon not doing much here. #T2#
Tonon is stalling here. Petrov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tonon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Petrov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Tonon is looking for a sweep.
Petrov working away.
Tonon is not content to let Petrov control the position.
Tonon can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Petrov wants to control but Tonon is keeping him busy.
Tonon is trying to get back to half guard.
Petrov working away.
Tonon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Petrov is looking for a sweep. Tonon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Tonon is keen to just control but Petrov is a slippery customer.
Tonon is stalling here. Petrov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tonon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Petrov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Tonon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petrov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
What's Tonon going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov wants to control but Tonon is keeping him busy.
Tonon struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Tonon throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Petrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrov but Petrov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Tonon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petrov defends well and Tonon ends up having to push Petrov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Petrov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tonon is working for takedown but Petrov is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov stops a takedown attempt from Tonon.
Petrov is pressed up against the cage. Tonon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Petrov down to the mat. Petrov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tonon is looking to wear down Petrov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Petrov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tonon's head backwards.
Petrov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Petrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tonon looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov lands a lovely overhand right.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov scores with a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Petrov as Tonon shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Petrov scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Tonon tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crunch! Petrov slams his shin into Tonon's torso.
Petrov misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Tonon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Petrov.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrov but Petrov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Tonon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Petrov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tonon stays in close to Petrov's body and controls the position.
Tonon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Damian Tonon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tonon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Petrov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Tonon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Tonon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Petrov defends it nicely.#TD#
Tonon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Petrov's guard.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully. #T4#
Petrov has control of Tonon's left arm, preventing Tonon from doing any damage.
Tonon is looking to work some ground and pound but Petrov has wrist control.
Petrov is adopting a defensive guard.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonon with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Grigoriy Petrov.
I've got Petrov 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
Grigoriy Petrov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 114
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1##CL#
Otgonbayar has Fallas up against the cage in a clinch.
Fallas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fallas.
Fallas blocks an uppercut.
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Otgonbayar.
Still in the clinch, Otgonbayar scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Fallas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Fallas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fallas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otgonbayar.
Fallas blocking some punches.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fallas blocking some punches.
Fallas is trying to pull guard but Otgonbayar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Otgonbayar lands with a light punch inside.
Fallas blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Otgonbayar lands a shoulder strike.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
Otgonbayar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fallas backwards.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Fallas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fallas.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Fallas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fallas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fallas looking for a sweep. Not yet Fallas, not yet.
Otgonbayar wanted to stand there but Fallas had control of the position.
Otgonbayar preventing the sweep.
Otgonbayar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fallas throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fallas pulls Otgonbayar in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fallas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Otgonbayar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fallas circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Fallas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Otgonbayar won't be happy with that.
Fallas controlling the position from side mount.
Fallas tries to advance to mount but Otgonbayar denies him.
Fallas throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T5#
Fallas takes a little break here. Otgonbayar wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Let's hope that Fallas has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Fallas might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Otgonbayar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Otgonbayar tries to get out of the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Otgonbayar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fallas.
Otgonbayar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Batu Otgonbayar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fallas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Otgonbayar on the side of the head.
Otgonbayar wants to clinch up but Fallas keeps it at a distance.
Fallas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Otgonbayar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Fallas.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Fallas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fallas takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fallas.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Fallas. #T7#
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Fallas wants to take the fight to the mat but Otgonbayar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Batu Otgonbayar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistair Fallas.
Fallas blocking some punches.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fallas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otgonbayar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fallas backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fallas. #TD2#
Fallas pulls Otgonbayar into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Fallas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Otgonbayar wanted to stand there but Fallas had control of the position.
Fallas is pulling down on Otgonbayar's head to control his posture. #T9#
Fallas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Otgonbayar fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab lands there for Fallas.
Batu Otgonbayar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Otgonbayar wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Otgonbayar wants to clinch.
Fallas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Otgonbayar defends it well.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fallas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batu Otgonbayar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Otgonbayar tries to clinch up but Fallas circles away and keeps his distance.
Fallas throws out a powerful jab.
Otgonbayar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fallas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Otgonbayar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fallas can do to turn this around?
Otgonbayar is looking to clinch.
Otgonbayar is looking to clinch but Fallas is avoiding it.
Otgonbayar ducks under a wild hook from Fallas.
Fallas lands with a right hand.
Fallas lands with a straight right. Otgonbayar didn't see that one coming.
Otgonbayar tries to close the distance and clinch but Fallas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fallas.
Otgonbayar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fallas throws out the jab.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch but Fallas is having none of it.
Fallas with the counter takedown but Otgonbayar avoids it easily.
Fallas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Otgonbayar clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fallas.
A short body shot lands from Fallas as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Fallas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fallas.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Fallas blocks an uppercut.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Fallas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Fallas. #TD2#
Fallas gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T2#
Fallas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Otgonbayar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Alistair Fallas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fallas not doing much here. #T3#
Fallas 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.
Otgonbayar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fallas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Otgonbayar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fallas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch up.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch up but Fallas circles away and keeps his distance.
Otgonbayar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch up but Fallas circles away and keeps his distance.
And Fallas tries to counter it with a takedown but Otgonbayar pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Otgonbayar doesn't manage to clinch there - Fallas circles away.
Fallas feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Otgonbayar closes the distance and clinches.
Fallas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Fallas.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Otgonbayar lands a left hand.
Fallas blocking some punches. #TD2#
Fallas wants the takedown. Otgonbayar is fighting it off but Fallas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Otgonbayar's guard against the cage.
Otgonbayar wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Fallas manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Fallas slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
Otgonbayar wants to get back to his feet.
Fallas slows the pace down in half guard.
Fallas stops Otgonbayar from getting back to his feet.
Fallas works his way into full mount!
Fallas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fallas misses with a head shot.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fallas cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T7#
Otgonbayar wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Fallas controlling the pace for now. #T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
My spies in Gym inform me that Fallas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
More stalling from Fallas.
Fallas is continuing to stall.#T9#
Fallas with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
The adventures of Fallas the control monster continue. Boring.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Fallas 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Otgonbayar tries to clinch but Fallas moves out of range.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch there but Fallas circles away.
Fallas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Otgonbayar is looking to clinch.
And Fallas tries to counter it with a takedown but Otgonbayar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch but Fallas moves out of range.
Fallas is looking to slow Otgonbayar down with leg kicks.
Danga de danga de dang - Fallas scores with a four punch combination!
Fallas misses with the combination.
Fallas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Otgonbayar circles away quickly and effectively.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Otgonbayar wants to clinch up but Fallas keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Otgonbayar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otgonbayar is looking to clinch.
Otgonbayar tries to close the distance and clinch but Fallas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Otgonbayar instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Otgonbayar is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fallas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Otgonbayar to the mat. Otgonbayar regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES#
Otgonbayar is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1#
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Fallas blocking some punches.
Fallas blocking some punches.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Otgonbayar stops a takedown attempt from Fallas.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Fallas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batu Otgonbayar has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Fallas.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Fallas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fallas.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fallas.
Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches. #T3#
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Fallas.
Fallas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Fallas.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
Fallas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Otgonbayar has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fallas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fallas goes for a takedown attempt but Otgonbayar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T4#
Otgonbayar wants to clinch.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch up but Fallas circles away and keeps his distance.
Fallas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Otgonbayar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Otgonbayar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fallas can pounce on him.
Fallas swats away the attempt to clinch by Otgonbayar.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fallas throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Fallas breaks the clinch. #CL#
Otgonbayar clinches.
Fallas blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Fallas. #T5#
Fallas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fallas trying to land knees to the body.
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Fallas.
Fallas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
Fallas takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar. #TD2#
Fallas tightens his grip and picks Otgonbayar up, before dumping him to the ground. Otgonbayar manages to land in guard.
Otgonbayar wants to stand and escape but Fallas is having none of it.
Fallas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fallas advances position into side control!#T6#
Otgonbayar seems a little lost for a moment, as Fallas dominates the positioning.
Otgonbayar bucks up and tries to throw Fallas off but instead Fallas has got his back!#T7#
Fallas biding his time, looking for the opening. #T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fallas scores with strikes from the back.
Fallas biding his time, looking for the opening.
Otgonbayar is trying to get back to his feet but Fallas has full control of the position and if anything, Otgonbayar has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T9#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Otgonbayar is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Batu Otgonbayar!
During a confident post fight interview, Batu Otgonbayar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Drake vs Tryastsyn
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
Tamburello connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Babel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tamburello throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tamburello doesn't manage to clinch there - Babel circles away.
Chris Tamburello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tamburello.
Babel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Babel feinted with a counter takedown.
Tamburello throws out a loose jab but Babel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babel tries to counter with a takedown but Tamburello is quick to defend against it.
Tamburello missing with a left hand there. Babel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Babel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tamburello sprawls and moves away.
Babel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Tamburello moves into the clinch.
Tamburello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Tamburello.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamburello misses with a punch to the body.
Babel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tamburello walks away with a smile on his face. Babel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Tamburello rushes Babel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Babel has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tamburello uses from the top position.
Tamburello postures up. #T1#
Tamburello loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Babel looking to control. #SUB#
Babel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Babel looking for a guillotine here but Tamburello defends easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Babel's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tamburello scoring with some ground and pound.
Tamburello postures up and lands a big shot to Babel's brow.
Babel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tamburello.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tamburello makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tamburello distracts Babel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Babel trying to keep a closed guard but Tamburello is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Babel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Tamburello is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tamburello trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tamburello scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tamburello's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tamburello with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tamburello throws a big elbow that misses.
Babel trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Babel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tamburello can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Tamburello avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Babel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tamburello doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tamburello manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Tamburello throws a big right hand that misses.
Babel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tamburello throws a big elbow that misses.
Babel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Babel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamburello postures up in Babel's guard and throws a big left but Babel blocks it.
Tamburello with a nice head shot there.
Tamburello working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Babel is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Tamburello postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Tamburello stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Babel has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Tamburello manages to get his head free but now Babel has transitioned to an armbar! Tamburello grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Babel! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nino Babel!
Nino Babel decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: TOF 113
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
Gibbons misses with a hook.
Gibbons throws a right hand that misses
and Charles counters with a right hand to the body.
Charles throws an off balance right hand
enabling Gibbons to counter with a crisp jab.
Gibbons feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Charless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gibbons takes a jab right on the kisser.
Charles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gibbons.
Charles jabs Gibbons to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gibbons misses with a looping left.
Gibbons throws a hook but Charles blocks it.
Gibbons throws out a loose jab but Charles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reggie Charles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gibbons throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Charles counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Gibbons has his feet on Charles's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gibbons leaves Charles with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Charles there.#TD2#
Charles fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gibbons to the ground. Charles is now in Gibbons's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Gibbons working for a triangle but Charles defends it easily.
Charles is looking to work some ground and pound but Gibbons has wrist control.
Charles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gibbons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Charles.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibbons trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Charles tries to free his leg and advance position but Gibbons is retaining full guard.
Charles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Charles postures up and lands a big shot to Gibbons's brow.
Charles is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gibbons keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gibbons has his foot on Charles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Charles works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Charles 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.
Charles wants to pass the guard but Gibbons is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Charles has his takedown stuffed
and Gibbons counters with a series of strikes. Charles will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gibbons definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gibbons scores with a jab.
Charles fails with a takedown attempt.
Roydell Gibbons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Charles.
Charles misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Charles misses with an uppercut
and Gibbons counters with a straight right hand.
Gibbons missing with a left hand there. Charles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Charles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gibbons lands a jab.
Gibbons lands a head shot.
Gibbons looks to land a right hand but Charles moved out of range.
Gibbons takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Charles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Gibbons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gibbons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Charles.
Gibbons throws a big shot that misses.
Charles on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gibbons thuds his right hand into Charles's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T5#
Charles shoots for a double leg takedown but Gibbons sprawls well. He's pushed Charles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gibbons thuds his right hand into Charles's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A bone on bone clash there as Gibbons blocks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Gibbons tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Charles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gibbons blocks the body kick.
Gibbons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Charles throws out the jab.
Roydell Gibbons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gibbons throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gibbons throws the left hand but Charles avoids the punch easily.
Charles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Charles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T6#
Charles throws a leg kick but Gibbons sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gibbons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gibbons goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Charles dodges the punch combination from Gibbons.
Charles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gibbons.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as Gibbons blocks the low kick.
Gibbons feints a jab promting Charles to slip. Gibbons then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Charles slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gibbons connects with a nice looking jab.
Charles finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Gibbons misses the target.
Charles shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gibbons defends it nicely.#T7#
Gibbons throws a jab but it's blocked by Charles.
Gibbons misses with a left hand
and Gibbons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gibbons throws a hook but Charles avoids it easily.
Charles swings for the body but Gibbons moves out of range.
Gibbons blocks a leg kick.
Charles looks to throw the jab but Gibbons is out of range.
Nice body punch from Charles.
Gibbons misses with an uppercut
and Charles counters with a nice uppercut.
Charles scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Charles misses with a straight right. #T8#
A punch lands to the side of Charles 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gibbons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gibbons throws a body punch but Charles moves out of range.
Charles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gibbons manages to avoid it.
Charles tries for a takedown but Gibbons circles away easily
and Charles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gibbons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charles was well out of range. Poor timing from Gibbons.
Charles takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gibbons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Charles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gibbons misses with a straight left.
Charles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gibbons throws a hook but Charles blocks it.
Charles staying out of range there.#T9#
Charles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gibbons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Charles.
Gibbons slips a straight right by Charles.
Gibbons takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gibbons takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Charles gets the takedown into side control.
Gibbons taking a bit of punishment here - Charles scoring with strikes.
Gibbons is trying to control Charles's posture but Charles avoids it.
Charles controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Gibbons's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roydell Gibbons dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Charles tries to land a leg kick but Gibbons saw it coming and moves away.
Gibbons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gibbons ducks under a wild hook from Charles.
Gibbons appears to be looking for a big counter.
Roydell Gibbons is winning the standup battle so far.
Gibbons missing with a left hand there. Charles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gibbons throws a series of punches but Charles moves out of range.
Gibbons throws a looping overhand right but Charles ducks down to avoid it.
Gibbons moves out of range as Charles strikes.
Charles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Gibbons misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles misses with a hook
and Gibbons counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gibbons takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gibbons thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Charles throws a lazy right hand but Gibbons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Charles takes a swing at Gibbons's ribcage but misses.
Gibbons loads up on a big right hand but Charles slips the punch.
Charles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gibbons.
Charles throws a jab when Gibbons was well out of range.
Charles misses with a wild body shot.
Charles throws the left hand but Gibbons avoids the punch easily.
Charles slips under a jab.
Gibbons scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slow jab from Gibbons misses its intended target.
Charles is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Charles throws out a loose jab but Gibbons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gibbons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Gibbons staying out of range there.
Gibbons misses with a hook. Charles ducked under it nicely.
Charles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charles scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gibbons throws a hook to the side of Charles's head but Charles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Gibbons.
Charles drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gibbons defends it well.
Charles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gibbons at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Charles takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Charles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gibbons appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gibbons takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Charles pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Gibbons finds it's way through Charles's defenses. #T3#
Charles fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gibbons on the side of the head.
Charles looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gibbons lands a jab.
Charles closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gibbons swings widly with a right hand
enabling Charles to counter with a crisp jab.
Gibbons throws an off balance right hand
and Charles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gibbons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Charles can do to turn this around?
Charles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Gibbons misses.
Gibbons has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gibbons there as he acknowledges the shot.
Charles throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gibbons is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
Gibbons lands with an overhand left.
A swing and a miss from Gibbons.
Charles throws a shot from downtown. Gibbons moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gibbons looks to score with a jab to the body but Charles is just out of range.
Gibbons throws a series of punches but Charles avoids them all with ease.
Gibbons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Charles wants to slow Gibbons down by chopping away at his legs.
Gibbons tries to bum rush Charles with a series of wild strikes but Charles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gibbons takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Charles wants to slow Gibbons down by chopping away at his legs.
Charles slips a jab and a cross from Gibbons.
Charles throws a leg kick
and Gibbons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T5#
Gibbons throws an overhand right that lands on Charles's shoulder, as Charles tries to avoid the shot.
Charles misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Gibbons misses the target.
Charles has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gibbons lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Charles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Charles misses.
Gibbons was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Charles misses with a wild body shot.
Charles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charles misses the shot to the body.
Charles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gibbons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charles was well out of range. Poor timing from Gibbons.
Gibbons throws a right and a left that both miss.#T6#
Charles misses with a jab to the body
and Gibbons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Charles misses with a lunging right hand
and Charles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gibbons misses with a hook
and Charles counters with a straight right hand.
Charles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Charles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gibbons.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Charles lands a right hook to the body.
Charles shoots in looking for a takedown but Gibbons manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Charles's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gibbons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Charles circles away quickly and effectively.
Charles fails with the takedown
and Gibbons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gibbons throws a shot from downtown. Charles moves away and avoids it.#T7#
Charles shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gibbons defends it nicely.
Roydell Gibbons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Charles.
Nice jab there from Charles.
A lazy left from Gibbons finds it's target.
Charles throws a hook but Gibbons avoids it easily.
Gibbons moves out of range of the body kick from Charles.
A swing and a miss from Gibbons.
Charles misses with a straight right. #T8#
Gibbons loads up on a big right hand but Charles slips the punch.
Charles will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gibbons misses with a looping right.
Gibbons misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Charles. Gibbons does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Gibbons was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Charles.
Charles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gibbons.
Charles throws a lazy uppercut
and Gibbons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Charles throws an off balance right hand
and Gibbons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Charles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Charles is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Charles throws a leg kick but Gibbons sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Charles stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gibbons scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T9#
Gibbons looks to score with a jab to the body but Charles is just out of range.
Charles drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gibbons defends it well.
Charles misses with a body kick.
Gibbons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gibbons blocks a leg kick.
Gibbons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Charles.
The fighters circling - Charles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good exchange - Gibbons coming out on top.
Charles finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gibbons just misses with a punch to the body.
Charles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gibbons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roydell Gibbons dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Charles closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice uppercut lands for Charles. That snapped Gibbons's head back.
Charles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Charles tries for a takedown but Gibbons sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Charles slips a jab from Gibbons.
Jab, jab by Gibbons - just one landing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gibbons!
Charles scores with a nice head shot.
Charles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gibbons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gibbons moves out of range as Charles strikes.
Gibbons swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Charles throws a leg kick
letting Gibbons counter with a right hand. #ROC#Charles is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Charles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gibbons throws out the jab.
Charles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Charles is still on wobbly legs! Can Gibbons finish him?#T1#
Charles tries to land a front kick but Gibbons steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gibbons works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Charles ducks under a wild hook from Gibbons.
Gibbons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Charles defending well as Gibbons loads up on a big left hand.
Gibbons misses with a straight right.
Charles throws a big shot that misses.
Charles seems to have recovered his senses.
Charles ducks under a wild hook from Gibbons.
A slow jab from Gibbons misses its intended target.
Charles looks to land a right hand but Gibbons moved out of range.
Good work by Gibbons as he checks the leg kick.
Gibbons lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gibbons.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gibbons.#T2#
Gibbons looks to land a combination but Charles avoids it well.
Gibbons throws a jab but it's blocked by Charles.
Charles connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charles slips under a jab from Gibbons.
Charles throws a hook to the side of Gibbons's head but Gibbons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Charles throws a leg kick but Gibbons sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD2#
Charles throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gibbons tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Charles is in Gibbons's guard.
Gibbons working a defensive guard here.
Charles wants to control from the top but Gibbons keeps moving. #T3#
Charles tries to free his leg and advance position but Gibbons is retaining full guard.
Gibbons is trying to control the position but Charles postures up. #SUB#
Gibbons working for a triangle but Charles defends it easily. #SUB#
Gibbons had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Charles defends it easily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Charles trying to control but Gibbons is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Charles slips under a jab from Gibbons.
Charles with the counter takedown but Gibbons avoids it easily.
Gibbons throws a body shot but no joy.
Gibbons needs to keep his hands up - Charles had a free shot at his head there.
Gibbons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Charles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gibbons defending well as Charles loads up on a big left hand.
Gibbons misses with a right hand
and Charles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Charles misses with a body shot.
Charles with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gibbons to score with a decent uppercut.
Charles misses with a looping left.#T5#
Gibbons feints a jab promting Charles to slip. Gibbons then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Charles slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Charles takes a swing at Gibbons's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Gibbons misses its target.
A low kick from Charles is predictable there
and Gibbons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Charles ducks under a wild hook from Gibbons.
Charles misses with a shot to the body
and Gibbons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gibbons throws a looping overhand right but Charles ducks down to avoid it.
Gibbons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charles was well out of range. Poor timing from Gibbons.
Gibbons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gibbons swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gibbons misses with a looping left.
Charles tries to land a front kick but Gibbons steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gibbons throws a big counter combination but Charles scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gibbons defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Charles.#T6#
A telegraphed right hand from Charles misses the target.
Gibbons was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Charles throws a looping overhand right but Gibbons ducks down to avoid it.
Gibbons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Charles.
Charles misses with a body shot.
Gibbons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Charles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Charles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roydell Gibbons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Charles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charles moves out of range as Gibbons strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Charles! But no joy.
Charles's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gibbons connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Charles scrambles back to his feet.
Gibbons throws the left hand but Charles avoids the punch easily.
Charles misses with a straight left.
Charles misses with a lunging right hand
and Gibbons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T7#
Gibbons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gibbons throws a hook but Charles blocks it.
A nice side step and Charles releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Charles gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gibbons.
Gibbons throws a hook but Charles blocks it.
Charles misses the shot to the body.
Charles misses with a leg kick
and Gibbons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gibbons scores with a nice strike.
Charles lands a right hook to the body.
Charles dives in for a single leg takedown but Gibbons sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gibbons, as that shot connected. #T8#
Gibbons feints with a jab and clips Charles right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Charles is sent crashing into the canvas and Gibbons leaps in for the kill! Charles tries to get to his feet but Gibbons is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Charles is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roydell Gibbons!
A victorious Roydell Gibbons thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 1069 Stark vs Stonk II
Date: May 10, 2024

#R1#
Stronk throws a big shot that misses.
Stark half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Stronk moves into the clinch successfully.
Stronk stops a takedown attempt from Stark.
Stronk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stark.
Stark tries to score a body lock takedown but Stronk shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stronk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stronk misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Stronk is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stark is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Stronk to the mat. Stronk regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Stark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stronk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stronk trying to keep a closed guard but Stark is proving a slippery customer.
Stark postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Stark throws a big elbow that misses.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but Stronk is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stronk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stark with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stronk swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Stronk wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Stark has taken Stronk's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Stronk has been forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tony Stark!

Event: BE 8: Chenevert vs Cabral
Date: May 08, 2024

#R1#
Rhat throws a jab but it's blocked by Takanori.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rhat.
Decent striking displayed by Rhat there.
Rhat shoots in looking for a takedown. Takanori tries to sprawl out of it but Rhat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Takanori manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rhat backing away here, and Takanori unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Takanori throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Donk. Takanori catches Rhat right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Takanori - that will leave a mark!
Takanori lands a jab to the nose.
Takanori throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rhat.#T1#
Rhat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rhat misses with a lunging right hand
and Takanori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rhat misses with a left hand
and Takanori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takanori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Takanori responds with a good body kick, but Rhat manages to step out the way in time.
Nice sprawl there from Takanori as Rhat shoots in.
Takanori thinks about the counter body kick.
Rhat lands with an uppercut that bounces Takanori off the ropes and back into range.
Rhat cracks Takanori with an open hand slap.
Rhat tests Takanori's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takanori blocks the body kick.
Rhat shoots and misses #KD2#
and Takanori counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rhat! Takanori lets Rhat back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Rhat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Rhat misses with a head kick.
Takanori misses with an uppercut. Rhat saw that one coming.
Takanori steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhat.#T2#
Rhat takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rhat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Takanori only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rhat throws a sloppy head kick
and Takanori counters with a stiff right hand.
A leg kick checked by Takanori.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takanori! But no joy.#CL2#
Takanori clinches up against the ropes.
Takanori is working Rhat over against the ropes.
Rhat is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Takanori gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Takanori lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Takanori creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rhat tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A right hook to the body lands for Takanori.
Takanori stops a takedown attempt from Rhat.
Rhat definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rhat is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Takanori is defending well.
Rhat is breathing heavily.
Takanori misses with a body punch.
Takanori gets through Rhat's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takanori. #T3##BC#
Rhat breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Rhat.
Rhat throws a head kick that misses.
Takanori throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rhat moves out of range of the body kick.
Rhat throws a lazy body kick
and Takanori counters with a thumping low kick.
Takanori throws a leg kick which misses Rhat's front leg but catches the back leg as Rhat tries to avoid it.
Rhat is looking to slow Takanori down with leg kicks.
Takanori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rhat.
It seemed like Takanori was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rhat has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takanori.#TD#
Rhat shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Takanori looking to control. #T4#
Takanori has Rhat pulled in close to control his posture.
Rhat pushes down on Takanori's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takanori wants to improve his position but Rhat is controlling well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Takanori keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Takanori won't allow Rhat to pass to mount.
Rhat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rhat wants to take a breather but Takanori is having none of it. #T5##SUB#
Rhat is looking for a kimura but Takanori is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rhat to get the leverage. #SUB#
Rhat is looking for a kimura here.
Takanori is looking to control Rhat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takanori avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rhat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takanori keeps working.
Rhat works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Takanori's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Takanori holds on to Rhat's head and controls the position momentarily. #SUB#
Rhat is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takanori knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T6##SUB#
Rhat tries for a kimura but Takanori is defending well.
Takanori really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rhat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Rhat is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takanori knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Rhat is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takanori knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Takanori is trying to get back to half guard.#T7#
Rhat working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Takanori taking punishment in the form of punches.
An elbow from Rhat crashes against the mat.
Takanori tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Rhat is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takanori knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Rhat tries for a kimura but Takanori is defending well. #SUB#
Rhat tries for a kimura but Takanori is defending well. #T8#
You can see the frustration on Takanori's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Rhat is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Takanori is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Takanori is looking to regain half guard here but Rhat keeps moving and retains side control.
Rhat landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Takanori is looking for a sweep.
Rhat in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Rhat wants to control but Takanori is keeping him busy. #T9##SUB#
Rhat is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Takanori is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Rhat is trying to get an arm triangle but Takanori is defending well.
Rhat trying to control the action but Takanori is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rhat tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Rhat thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Koba Takanori will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Takanori lands with a good body shot.
Jab from Rhat.
Rhat closes the distance and clinches up with Takanori, looking for a takedown. Rhat pushes Takanori against the ropes but Takanori circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Koba Takanori seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD2#
Takanori lands a big head kick that sends Rhat tumbling to the mat! Takanori takes a step backwards and waves Rhat back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Rhat is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jim Rhat has been cut.
Rhat misses with the body kick
and Takanori counters with a right hand from hell and Rhat is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koba Takanori!
A very excited looking Koba Takanori made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TOF 107
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1##TD#
Wolford looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fallas!
Wolford moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Fallas is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Wolford wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fallas, who protects the arm well.
Wolford is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fallas's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolford throws an elbow but Fallas slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wolford misses with the ground and pound.
Wolford is looking to take a break and control but Fallas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Wolford looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
An elbow from Wolford crashes against the mat.
Fallas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Wolford is working for a submission of some sort.
Wolford throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wolford trying to control from Fallas's half guard. Fallas has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Fallas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fallas postures up.
Wolford is controlling Fallas's posture.
Fallas preventing the sweep.
Wolford seems keen to control Fallas's posture.
Wolford trying to keep a closed guard but Fallas is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Wolford looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fallas is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Wolford working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fallas has passed into half guard!
Wolford tries to roll over but Fallas keeps him under control.
My spies in Gym inform me that Fallas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wolford is refusing to be controlled, as Fallas sits in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fallas wants to free his trapped foot but Wolford is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fallas prevents Wolford from improving his position.
Wolford wants to control but Fallas is keeping busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wolford misses with a looping left.#TD#
Wolford closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fallas quickly recovers to half guard.
Wolford missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fallas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wolford's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wolford's back!
Fallas is hanging on to Wolford's back as he tries to escape.
Wolford trying to control the hands but Fallas won't let him. #T5#
Fallas lands strikes to the head.
Fallas doesn't have the hooks in and Wolford manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolford stopping the sweep attempt from Fallas.
Wolford wants to control from the top but Fallas keeps moving.
Wolford throwing strikes from guard but Fallas blocks nicely.
Wolford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Wolford 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.
Fallas wants to sweep here but Wolford controlling him for the moment.
Fallas wants to hit a sweep here but Wolford passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fallas there!
Wolford working Fallas over with strikes here.
Fallas tries to reverse the position but Wolford maintains control.
Wolford lands with some strikes.
Wolford raining down shots from the mount!#T7#
Fallas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wolford landing strikes from the mount.#ROC#Fallas is rocked!
Wolford landing strikes from the mount.
Fallas is still in real trouble! Can Wolford finish him?
Fallas wants to hold on but Wolford pushes him away.
Fallas seems to have recovered his senses.
Wolford thowing shots but they're missing.
Wolford connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wolford with a couple of short strikes.
Wolford is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fallas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wolford lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Fallas! Wolford sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Fallas and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rodney Wolford!
Rodney Wolford decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SMASH: Prescott vs Thai 3
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Tonon misses with an uppercut. Dan saw that one coming.
Dan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tonon 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.
Tonon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dan . #CL#
Tonon clinches.
Tonon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tonon wants a takedown. #TD#
Tonon is trying to trip Dan . He has hold of a leg but Dan is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tonon persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Dan wants to sweep but no luck.
Tonon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tonon postures up.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Dan is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tonon controls the pace.
Tonon works over Dan with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Tonon passes Dan 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tonon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dan !
Dan 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.
Tonon tries to control but Dan wriggling away.
Dan tries to reverse the position but Tonon maintains control.
Tonon controlling his opponent.
Tonon tries to control but Dan wriggling away.
Tonon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Tonon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonon raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tonon content just to control the position here.
BOOM! Tonon connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tonon landing strikes from the mount.
Dan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tonon has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dan 's face. #T3#
Tonon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Further stalling from Tonon.
Tonon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dan for as long as he can get away with.
Tonon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dan is looking to escape.
Dan tries to hold on but Tonon pushes him away.
Dan tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tonon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dan wants to control but Tonon is having none of it.
Dan is trying to escape the mount.
Tonon 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.
Tonon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dan tries to hold on but Tonon postures up.
Tonon looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonon looking to finish Dan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dan !
Dan throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Tonon dominated that 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.#R2#
Dan shoots in for a double leg but Tonon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sickwat Dan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tonon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dan sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Tonon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tonon showed some decent athleticism there.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but Dan defending well. #SUB2#
Dan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tonon drops an elbow to the side of Dan 's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1##SUB2#
Dan actively working from the bottom here.
Dan trying to control here.
Tonon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Tonon is looking for a kimura here.
Tonon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tonon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tonon is trying to control. Dan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dan is looking for a sweep. Tonon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tonon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tonon is thwarting Dan 's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Tonon is looking for a kimura but Dan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tonon to get the leverage. #SUB#
Tonon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dan is just riding it out for now. Tonon eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Tonon is looking to take a break and control but Dan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tonon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tonon trying to control but Dan is having none of it.
Dan is bucking up trying to escape but Tonon cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tonon scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dan ? #T4#
Dan is looking to get to half guard.
The referee warns Dan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tonon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Tonon dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tonon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tonon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tonon somewhat.
Dan wants to counter the offense by Tonon and move into the clinch position.
Dan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Tonon gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Dan 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dan is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Tonon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tonon working away.
Tonon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dan can do to turn this around?
Tonon is looking to take a break and control but Dan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tonon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dan 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tonon advances to mount.
Tonon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dan is in a horrible position here. Tonon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tonon looking to control but Dan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tonon controlling the position easily from mount.
Tonon prevents Dan from getting the reversal.
Dan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tonon controlling the position easily from mount.
Sickwat Dan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damian Tonon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Tonon lands a nice shot to the head.
Tonon content just to control the position here.
Tonon wants to control the pace but Dan is squirming around nicely.
Tonon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Damian Tonon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Dan is trying desperately to improve position.
Tonon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tonon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tonon.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:25
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Tonon!
Damian Tonon gave a mention to FUClothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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