Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

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).

Event: TOF 100
Date: Apr 12, 2024

#R1#
Dankovich throws a body punch but Raivo moves out of range.
Raivo looks to land a body kick but Dankovich moved away.
Dankovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dankovich tries to land a leg kick but Raivo saw it coming and moves away.
Raivo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Dankovich. That snapped Raivo's head back. #CUT#It looks like Rabies Raivo has been cut.
Dankovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raivo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raivo lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raivo swings for the body but Dankovich moves out of range.
It looked like Dankovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dankovich lunges at Raivo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raivo's hand.
Raivo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Vasil Dankovich has been cut.#T1#
Dankovich throws a body kick that misses
and Raivo counters with a stiff right hand.
Raivo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dankovich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dankovich there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Raivo clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Dankovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dankovich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raivo on the side of the head.
Dankovich throws out a leg kick but Raivo moves out of range and Dankovich only half commits.
Raivo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dankovich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've been told by Dankovich's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Dankovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raivo.
Dankovich looks to land a left hand but Raivo moved out of range nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Dankovich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dankovich.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dankovich blocks a low kick nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dankovich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Raivo swings for the body but Dankovich moves out of range.
Dankovich misses with a left hand
and Raivo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raivo. That's going to slow Dankovich down. #T3#
The fighters circling - Dankovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raivo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Raivo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dankovich - the referee stops the clock and Raivo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dankovich. Raivo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dankovich looks for the body kick but Raivo saw that one coming.
Dankovich takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dankovich. Raivo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raivo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Dankovich counters by clinching up.
A right hand to the body from Raivo.
Dankovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raivo misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Raivo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dankovich lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Dankovich.
Dankovich lands with a left to the head.
Dankovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raivo blocks a body shot from Dankovich.
Raivo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dankovich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dankovich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Raivo.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dankovich tries to stall but Raivo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Raivo avoiding damage.
Dankovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Raivo.
Dankovich lands with a right to the head.
Dankovich slows down the pace here.
Dankovich leaning against his opponent. #T5#
Raivo can't find room to land a body shot as Dankovich controls the action.
Raivo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raivo.
Raivo tries a body shot but Dankovich blocks it.
Dankovich misses with the head strike.
Dankovich throws a head punch that misses.
Dankovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dankovich taking a breather.#BC2#
Raivo breaks from the clinch.
Dankovich slips under a jab.
A low kick from Dankovich is predictable there
and Raivo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dankovich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T6#
Dankovich takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Raivo gets tackled into the cage by Dankovich. Dankovich maintains the clinch.
Dankovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Dankovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Raivo to work.
Raivo tries to work over Dankovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dankovich is trying to break the clinch but Raivo has him pressed against the cage.
Raivo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dankovich's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dankovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dankovich is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dankovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dankovich. #T7#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dankovich has a couple of punches blocked by Raivo.
Raivo works on Dankovich's body with a couple of short punches.
Raivo tries to throw a body punch but Dankovich avoids it by throwing Raivo back against the cage.
Raivo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dankovich backwards.
Raivo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raivo.
Raivo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raivo lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Raivo manages to break the clinch.
Dankovich lands a nice looking body shot.
Raivo lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#Vasil Dankovich's cut is getting worse.
Dankovich staying out of range there.
Dankovich is looking to counter punch.
Dankovich misses with a jab to the body
and Raivo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T8#
Dankovich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raivo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Raivo closes the distance and clinches.
Dankovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Raivo. #BC2#
Raivo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dankovich takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T9#
Dankovich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good exchange - Dankovich coming out on top.#CL#
Dankovich closes the distance and pushes Raivo back into the cage.
Come on Raivo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Dankovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Dankovich.#CUT#That has opened up Rabies Raivo's cut even more.
Dankovich throws a half hearted mid kick.
Raivo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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 Vasil Dankovich will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dankovich misses with a straight left.
Dankovich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raivo thumps Dankovich with a low kick.
Dankovich cracks Raivo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raivo throws a body kick that misses
and Dankovich 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.
Nice uppercut there from Raivo.
Dankovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Dankovich gets tackled into the cage by Raivo. Raivo maintains the clinch. #T1#
Dankovich trying to stall but Raivo improves his position. #BC2#
Raivo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raivo slips a straight right by Dankovich.
Rabies Raivo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raivo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dankovich if he has to take too many more of those.
Dankovich avoids the head kick by Raivo.
Dankovich misses with a lunging right hand
and Raivo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dankovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raivo lands with an uppercut that bounces Dankovich off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Raivo just misses with a punch to the body.
Raivo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raivo.
Raivo just misses with a punch to the body.
Dankovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raivo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dankovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Dankovich.
Raivo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Dankovich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Raivo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raivo lands the left hand.
Dankovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raivo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dankovich missing with a left hand there. Raivo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raivo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Raivo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dankovich's head.
Raivo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dankovich lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
Dankovich throws out a loose jab but Raivo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raivo thinks about the counter body kick.
Dankovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raivo.
Raivo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dankovich.
Dankovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Raivo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dankovich thinking.
A head kick misses from Raivo. #KD2#
Raivo lands a big head kick that sends Dankovich tumbling to the mat! Raivo takes a step backwards and waves Dankovich back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Dankovich is rocked!#CUT2#Vasil Dankovich's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dankovich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T5#
Dankovich scores with the left hand. Raivo knows he should have avoided that one.
Raivo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dankovich lands a nice shot that snaps Raivo's head back.
Raivo looks to land a left hand but Dankovich moved out of range nicely.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Raivo! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rabies Raivo!
A victorious Rabies Raivo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 1066 Cruz vs Ocampo
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Stronk closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Pinks breaks from the clinch.
Stronk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pinks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stronk scores with a hook to the body. Pinks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Stronk closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Stronk.
Pinks blocks a body shot from Stronk.
Pinks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stronk after a bit of a struggle.
A hook to the body from Stronk.
Pinks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stronk up against the cage.
Stronk pushes Pinks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stronk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pinks is trying to push Stronk away but Stronk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pinks 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.
Pinks stalls.
Pinks takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Pinks successfully pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinks is trying to keep Stronk in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Stronk stopping the sweep attempt from Pinks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stronk prevents Pinks from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Pinks working for submissions but it's allowed Stronk to get to half guard.
Stronk sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Pinks actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stronk wants to control but Pinks is keeping him busy.
Pinks wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pinks has Stronk pressed against the cage, preventing Stronk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pinks blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Pinks jumps into guard, dragging Stronk to the mat.
Stronk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pinks has control of Stronk's left arm, preventing Stronk from doing any damage.
Pinks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stronk is one step ahead there. #T3#
Pinks is trying to control the position but Stronk postures up.
Stronk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pinks throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Pinks wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pinks striking off his back but it's not causing Stronk any problems. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stronk works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stronk doesn't manage to clinch there - Pinks circles away. #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.
Pinks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stronk circles away.
Stronk tries to close the distance and clinch but Pinks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stronk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pinks throws a quick counter head kick but Stronk was just out of range.
Stronk tries to clinch but Pinks is having none of it. #CL2#
Stronk clinches.
Stronk works on Pinks's body with a couple of short punches.
Pinks fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devonte Pinks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stronk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinks looking for a takedown.
Stronk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pinks is trying to pull guard but Stronk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stronk is trying to maintain a safe position but Pinks gets an underhook and turns Stronk into the cage.
A short uppercut from Stronk.
Stronk misses with the head strike.
Pinks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stronk just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Stronk 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#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pinks.
Stronk doesn't manage to clinch there - Pinks circles away.
Pinks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stronk is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Stronk moves into the clinch.
Pinks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stronk prevents it.
Stronk misses with a punch to the body.
Pinks can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devonte Pinks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinks is working for takedown but Stronk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pinks tries to throw a body punch but Stronk avoids it by throwing Pinks back against the cage.
Stronk throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stronk swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stronk prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pinks tries to pull guard but Stronk forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stronk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pinks backwards.
Stronk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Stronk lands a nice uppercut.
Stronk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stronk swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stronk misses with a punch on the inside.
Stronk is trying to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stronk.
Pinks is working for takedown but Stronk is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinks. #BC#
Pinks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Stronk gets a clinch.
Pinks tries to pull guard but Stronk holds him up against the cage and eventually Pinks drops back down to his feet.
Stronk lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Pinks manages to break the clinch.
Stronk fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Pinks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stronk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stronk swings for the body but Pinks moves out of range.
Stronk wants to clinch.
Ian Stronk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stronk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pinks swats away the attempt to clinch by Stronk.
Pinks fails to land the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stronk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from Stronk as Pinks shoots in.
A head kick misses from Pinks.
Stronk wants to counter the offense by Pinks and move into the clinch position.
Stronk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pinks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pinks shoots in but no luck this time. #T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pinks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stronk is looking to clinch.
Pinks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stronk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stronk throws a series of strikes that have Pinks backpedaling.
Stronk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#Pinks is rocked!
Stronk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinks.
Oh Pinks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pinks tries to clinch up but Stronk circles away and keeps his distance.
Stronk doesn't manage to clinch there - Pinks circles away.
Stronk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Stronk moves into the clinch.
Stronk pushes Pinks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stronk lands a hook that snaps the head of Pinks backwards.
Pinks being controlled against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stronk dips a shoulder and cracks Pinks with a mighty uppercut! Pinks falls back against the cage and Stronk unloads with a barrage of strikes! Pinks is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Stronk screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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: TOF 98
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
The fighters circling - Hammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fallas slips a straight right by Hammer.
Fallas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Fallas does no damage.
A head kick misses from Fallas.
Hammer lands the left hand.
Hammer lands a jab.#ROC#Fallas is rocked!
The fighters circle momentarily. Fallas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fallas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fallas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammer.
Fallas slips a straight right by Hammer.
Fallas feints the counter takedown.
Fallas throws a leg kick #KD#
and Hammer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fallas! Hammer lets Fallas back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fallas is still on wobbly legs! Can Hammer finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer tries to clinch there but Fallas circles away.
Fallas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hammer defends it well.
Hammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Fallas tried to score with a low kick but Hammer checks it.
Fallas seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Hammer moves into range and clinches up with Fallas.
Hammer fails to pull guard.
Hammer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Hammer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hammer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Hammer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fallas is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hammer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fallas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Fallas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fallas wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Fallas tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammer is retaining full guard. #T2#
Hammer managing to control the position.
Hammer wants to control the position but Fallas says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Hammer actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hammer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fallas sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hammer is refusing to be controlled, as Fallas sits in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Hammer looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Fallas pushes past his half guard into mount!
Fallas prevents Hammer from getting the reversal.
Hammer tries to hold on but Fallas postures up.
Hammer is trying desperately to improve position.
Hammer wants to hold on but Fallas pushes him away.
Fallas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fallas connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T4#
Fallas landing strikes from the mount.
Hammer wants to hold on but Fallas pushes him away.
Hammer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fallas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fallas wants to control the pace but Hammer is squirming around nicely.
Hammer wants to hold on but Fallas pushes him away.
Fallas landing punches.
Hammer tries to hold on but Fallas postures up.#T5#
Fallas putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hammer is squirming around, avoiding Fallas's attempts to control the action.
Hammer tries to hold on but Fallas postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
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!
Fallas prevents Hammer from getting the reversal.
Fallas avoids the attempt from Hammer to control.
Hammer is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Fallas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hammer is desperately trying to improve his position but Fallas has a good base and remains in mount.
Hammer wants to control but Fallas is having none of it.
Fallas looking to control but Hammer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Fallas looking to control and managing it successfully.
A nice elbow there by Fallas.
Hammer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hammer is looking to improve his position but Fallas isn't that keen on the idea.
Fallas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fallas lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T8#
Fallas tries to control but Hammer wriggling away.
Fallas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hammer is squirming around, avoiding Fallas's attempts to control the action.
Fallas avoids the attempt from Hammer to control.
Fallas punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hammer tries to lock up and control but Fallas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9#
Hammer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fallas avoids the attempt from Hammer to control.
Fallas raining down hammerfists from mount.
A nice elbow there by Fallas.
Fallas avoids the attempt from Hammer to control.
Fallas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fallas avoids the attempt from Hammer to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Fallas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Fallas lands a nice shot to the body.
Fallas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fallas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hammer.
Hammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy body kick from Fallas
and Hammer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chad Hammer is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Hammer drives through and clinches with Fallas against the cage.
Hammer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fallas to keep the fight standing.
Hammer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hammer.
Hammer lands a left hand.
Hammer tries to pull guard but Fallas won't allow it.
Hammer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fallas smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hammer misses with a straight left.
Fallas throws an off balance right hand
and Hammer counters with a nice uppercut.
Fallas throws an off balance right hand
and Hammer counters with a straight right hand.
Hammer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Hammer.
Fallas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammer.
Fallas cracks Hammer with an open hand slap.
Hammer staying out of range there.
Hammer is looking for a counter combo.
Hammer connects with a crisp jab.
Hammer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Fallas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fallas throws a shot from downtown. Hammer moves away and avoids it.
Fallas tries for a takedown but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fallas throws a body kick that misses.
Hammer throws a looping overhand right but Fallas ducks down to avoid it.
Fallas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammer manages to avoid it.
Fallas misses with a left hand
and Hammer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hammer moves out of range as Fallas strikes.
Fallas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Hammer closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Hammer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fallas wants a takedown but no success here.
Hammer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fallas to keep the fight standing.
Fallas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T3##TD#
Hammer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Hammer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fallas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Hammer throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fallas escapes and throws Hammer's legs to the side, diving into side control!
A lull in the action here as Fallas stalls from top position.
Hammer tries to control but Fallas manages to take his back.
Fallas avoiding Hammer 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
Fallas is looking to control Hammer but Hammer is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hammer is covering up but some of the strikes from Fallas are getting through and doing damage. #SUB2#
Hammer defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Fallas just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Fallas gets his hands free as Hammer looks to control.
Hammer is keeping busy.
Alistair Fallas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammer trying to control the hands but Fallas won't let him. #T5#
Hammer tries to escape but Fallas has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hammer looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Fallas is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Hammer up.
Fallas trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hammer doesn't escape. #T6#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fallas lands with a hammerfist to the side of Hammer's head.
I really don't envy Hammer right now.
Hammer trying to control the action but Fallas just sinks the hooks in.
Hammer tries to escape the position.
Hammer prevents Fallas from getting a body triangle.
Hammer is in bad spot here.
Fallas avoiding Hammer 's attempts to control his hands. #T7#
Fallas lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Hammer prevents Fallas from getting a body triangle.
Hammer trying to control the position but Fallas manages to sink in the hooks. #T8#
Fallas wants to control but Hammer manages to buck him off and is now in Fallas's guard! Nice work there by Hammer!
Hammer wants to pass the guard but Fallas is keeping the position.#T9#
Fallas controlling Hammer's posture.
Hammer stands and throws Fallas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fallas struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fallas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hammer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alistair Fallas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hammer cracks a nice hook into Fallas's ribs.
Fallas lands with a hook. Hammer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fallas throws a poor cross that misses
and Hammer counters with a nice uppercut.
Hammer wants to clinch.
Fallas swings widly with a right hand
and Hammer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fallas thinking. #CL#
Hammer instigates a clinch.
Hammer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer swings wildly with an uppercut but Fallas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fallas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hammer prevents Fallas from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Hammer tries to pull guard but Fallas holds him up against the cage and eventually Hammer drops back down to his feet.
Hammer scores with a shot to the side of Fallas's head.
Hammer tries to pull guard but Fallas won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fallas backwards.
Hammer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fallas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hammer is trying to pull guard but Fallas has him pressed against the cage.
Hammer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hammer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammer is trying to pull guard but Fallas has him pressed against the cage.
Chad Hammer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hammer lands a hook that snaps the head of Fallas backwards. #TD#
Hammer jumps guard. #T2#
Fallas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fallas chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammer pulls Fallas in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Hammer working for a triangle but Fallas defends it easily.
Fallas is stalling in the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Hammer has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Fallas doesn't defend quickly enough and Hammer has managed to lock this one up! Can Fallas escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hammer on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chad Hammer!
An out of breath Chad Hammer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 98
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Charles fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Charles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Charles loads up on a big right hand but Couture slips the punch.
As Charles looks to move away, Couture throws a big counter combo but Charles just gets out of the way.
Couture lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Charles connects with a body shot.#CL#
Couture fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Charles, pushing him back against the cage.
Couture avoiding damage.
A head punch on the inside from Couture fails to land.
Couture misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charles.
Couture prevents a takedown attempt there.
Charles's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture lands a left hand that snaps the head of Charles backwards.
Couture working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Couture manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Couture doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Couture.
Couture tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Couture is trying to maintain a safe position but Charles gets an underhook and turns Couture into the cage.
Charles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Couture's elbow.
Couture trying to control the position but instead, Charles has worked for underhooks and has pushed Couture into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Couture.
Charles has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Couture seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Charles can turn it around.
Charles drops down looking for an ankle pick but Couture pulls his leg out and moves away.
Couture throws a lazy right hand but Charles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Charles swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Couture counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Charles misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Charles.
Charles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Couture sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Charles ducks under a wild hook from Couture.#T2#
Charles scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Couture gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Couture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Couture can't find room to land a body shot as Charles controls the action.
Nice body punch from Couture - that landed with a thud.
Couture's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Charles lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Charles blocks a body shot from Couture.
Charles blocks a body shot from Couture.
Couture stalling the fight.
Charles is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Couture tries a body shot but Charles blocks it.
Charles blocks a body shot from Couture.
Couture definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Couture pushes Charles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Couture pushes Charles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Charles tries a body shot but Couture blocks it.
Couture goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Couture blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charles.
Charles trying to stall but Couture improves his position.
Charles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Charles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Couture goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Charles's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Couture misses with a short punch on the inside.
Couture is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Charles is keeping busy.
Charles blocks a body shot from Couture.
Couture swings wildly with an uppercut but Charles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charles pushes Couture back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Couture prevents a body shot from Charles.
Charles swings wildly with an uppercut but Couture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charles tries a body shot but Couture blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Couture fails to land.
Charles has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Couture after a bit of a struggle.
Emmanuel Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Charles.
Charles jumps guard but Couture stands there with Charles around his waist. Charles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Charles misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Charles.
Couture stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Couture swings wildly with an uppercut but Charles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charles blocks a body shot from Couture.
Charles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T5#
Couture lands a left hand that snaps the head of Charles backwards.
Couture misses with a short punch on the inside.
Couture misses with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Couture working aggressively here.
Charles working aggressively here. #BC2#
Charles breaks from the clinch.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch but Charles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Couture pushes Charles up against the cage in a clinch.
Charles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Couture dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Couture tries to stall but Charles uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Charles is working Couture over against the cage.
A short left from Charles.
Couture working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T6#
Charles leaning his opponent against the cage.
Charles looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Couture tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Charles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Couture leaning his opponent against the cage.
Charles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Charles lands a left hand.
Charles pushes Couture back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charles is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Charles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Couture lands with a left to the head.
Charles has a couple of punches blocked by Couture. #T7#
Charles stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Couture can't find room to land a body shot as Charles controls the action.
Couture stalling against the cage.
Charles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Couture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Charles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Couture goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Couture misses with a punch on the inside.
Couture is stalling here.
Couture misses with a body punch.
Charles effectively controlling the action here.
Couture misses with a short punch on the inside. #T8#
Charles is trying to push Couture away but Couture has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Couture dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Couture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Charles blocks an uppercut.
Charles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Couture misses with a punch on the inside.
Couture holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Couture prevents a body shot from Charles. #TD2#
Charles gets control of Couture's arms and successfully pulls guard. Charles will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Couture is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Charles has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Couture is looking to defend but Charles has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Couture! Charles pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Couture taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Reggie Charles!

Event: DC 141 Savisto v Billingsly
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Marka.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Davis.
Marka 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.
Marka loads up on a big right hand but Davis slips the punch.#CL#
Davis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good body shot from Marka.
Good body shot from Davis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marka.
Nice body punch from Davis - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marka misses with a lunging right hand
and Davis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marka throws a hook but Davis avoids it easily.
It looked like Davis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marka.
Davis cracks Marka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marka throws a jab but it's blocked by Davis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Davis moves into the clinch.
Davis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marka lands a right hand.
Davis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marka backwards.
Marka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marka looks winded!#BC#
Davis manages to break the clinch.
Marka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marka lands with a straight right. Davis didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Davis closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Davis lands a nice uppercut.
Davis is working Marka over against the cage.
Davis lands a right hand.
Marka takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Davis.
Davis lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Davis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Davis lands a jab to Marka's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis cracks Marka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#Marka is rocked!
Davis dances in with a quick combination. Marka is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Davis snaps Marka's head back. Marka stumbles backwards against the cage. Davis steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Marka'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. Marka just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Danny Davis!
Danny Davis was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DC 141 Savisto v Billingsly
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Ebe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ebe misses the shot to the body.
Babel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Babel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ebe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ebe looks to score with a jab to the body but Babel is just out of range.
Babel feinted with a counter takedown.
Ebe stuns Babel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ebe takes a swing at Babel's ribcage but misses.
Ebe throws a big shot that misses.
Babel feinted with a counter takedown.
Babel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body punch from Ebe.
Babel 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Babel staying out of range there.
Babel shoots in for a takedown but Ebe shows good takedown defense.
Ebe misses with a combination #TD#
and Babel counters with a single leg into guard. Ebe didn't expect that. #T1#
Ebe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Babel tries to free his leg and advance position but Ebe is retaining full guard.
Babel wants to control from the top but Ebe keeps moving.
Babel postures up. #SUB#
Babel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Babel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Babel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ebe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Babel has managed to get both his arms back between Ebe's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Ebe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ebe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ebe is continuing to stall.
Babel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ebe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Ebe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Babel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ebe pulls Babel in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ebe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Babel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ebe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Babel trying to control the position from guard on top but Ebe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ebe is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Babel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Babel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ebe sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Babel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Ebe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Babel goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ebe rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Babel's guard! Nice work there by Ebe!
Ebe trying to control the position from guard on top but Babel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Ebe controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Babel is looking for a triangle but Ebe pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Babel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Babel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ebe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ebe wants to control from the top but Babel keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Babel is looking for a triangle but Ebe pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Babel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Isaac Ebe will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ebe leaves Babel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ebe looks to throw the jab but Babel is out of range. #TD#
Babel shoots in and bounces Ebe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Ebe working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Babel has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ebe wants to control but Babel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebe is looking to improve his position.
Babel passes to full mount!
Babel wants to control the pace but Ebe is squirming around nicely. #T1##SUB#
Babel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Babel avoids the attempt from Ebe to control.
Ebe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ebe wants to hold on but Babel pushes him away.
Ebe tries to reverse the position but Babel maintains control.#SUB#
Babel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Babel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ebe is surviving well by controlling Babel's body position as best he can. #T2#
Babel controlling the pace for now.
Babel avoids the attempt from Ebe to control.
Ebe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Babel avoids the attempt from Ebe to control.#SUB#
Babel is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ebe can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB#
Babel is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ebe can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ebe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Babel is looking to work his way around to Ebe's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ebe tries to lock up and control but Babel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Babel looking for a guillotine from mount but Ebe is having none of it.
Ebe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ebe tries to lock up and control but Babel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ebe reaches up to try and control the position but Babel seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Ebe rolls and tries to escape and now Babel has his back! #SUB#
Ebe showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Babel working for a choke but Ebe is defending well. #T4#
Ebe just trying to survive but Babel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Babel is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Babel gets his hands free as Ebe looks to control.
Ebe tries to roll but Babel sticks to his back. #SUB#
Babel is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ebe is defending well though. Babel let's go of the attempt for now.
Babel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ebe can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ebe trying to control the hands but Babel breaks the grip. #SUB#
Babel is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nino Babel dominated that second round.
That's time! Babel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Babel shoots in for a takedown but Ebe shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed right hand from Babel misses the target.
Ebe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babel manages to avoid it.
Ebe is looking to land body kicks.
Babel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ebe misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Babel counters with a takedown into side control.
Ebe struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Babel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ebe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Ebe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebe has one of Babel's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T1##SUB#
Babel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ebe wants to control but Babel postures up.
Babel tries to move to mount but Ebe blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Ebe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nino Babel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Babel tries for a kimura but Ebe is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Babel wants to control but Ebe is keeping him busy.
Ebe is trying to control Babel's posture but Babel avoids it.
Babel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ebe keeps working. #SUB#
Babel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Babel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ebe struggling a bit here.#T3#
Ebe is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Babel is staying active.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ebe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ebe throws a big shot that misses.
Ebe slaps away a takedown attempt from Babel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice body punch from Ebe.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ebe.
Isaac Ebe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Babel dives in and grabs Ebe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ebe pushes down on Babel's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nino Babel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Ebe lands a jab to the nose.
Ebe keeps Babel at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Ebe misses.
Babel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ebe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Babel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ebe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ebe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Isaac Ebe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ebe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Babel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ebe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Babel scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babel wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Ebe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ebe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Ebe!
A very excited looking Isaac Ebe 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 6: Smithers vs Axelsen
Date: Mar 22, 2024

#R1#
Rhat tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arnason is able to avoid easily.
We've been told by Arnason's head coaches at Makweingdo Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rhat looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A low kick from Rhat is predictable there
and Rhat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arnason takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Arnason lands the left hand.
Arnason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rhat on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rhat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arnason was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rhat attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Arnason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arnason misses with a body shot.
Rhat is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Arnason takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arnason lands a head shot.
Arnason lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Arnason.
Rhat tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Arnason defends well and Rhat ends up having to push Arnason into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arnason. Rhat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arnason scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Arnason takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arnason misses the jab.
Arnason stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arnason wants it to stay on the feet.
Arnason throwing a counter right hand but Rhat manages to avoid it.
Rhat lands the left hand.
Arnason just misses with a punch to the body.
And Rhat tries to counter it with a takedown but Arnason pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Rhat does it's job there.
Rhat throws a head kick that misses.
Arnason misses the shot to the body.
Arnason misses with an uppercut.
Rhat throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Arnason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rhat throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Arnason to counter with a crisp jab.
Jeremy Arnason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rhat looks to land a body kick but Arnason moved away.
An inside leg kick from Rhat misses.
Arnason takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rhat dives in for a single leg takedown but Arnason sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Jeremy Arnason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Rhat.
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 does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T2#
Good exchange - Arnason coming out on top.
Arnason goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rhat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rhat fails with the takedown.
Arnason swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jim Rhat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arnason lands with a shot to the body.
Arnason keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rhat misses with an uppercut
and Arnason makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rhat throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Arnason to counter with a crisp jab.
Rhat looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Arnason throws a hook but Rhat blocks it.
Rhat looks to throw the jab but Arnason is out of range.
Arnason scores with a hook.
Rhat misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rhat.
Arnason throws a jab but it's blocked by Rhat. #T3#
Arnason takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rhat misses with a leg kick.
Rhat drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rhat tries to land a body kick
and Arnason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arnason misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Rhat counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Arnason seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Arnason keeping moving, preventing Rhat from controlling successfully.
Arnason pulls Rhat in to control the position. #T4#
Rhat won't allow Arnason to sweep him here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Rhat looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rhat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnason swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arnason is on top in guard. #REVR#
Rhat trying to keep a closed guard but Arnason is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Arnason content to stall in guard here.
Rhat trying to keep a closed guard but Arnason is proving a slippery customer. #T5#
Arnason sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rhat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arnason is one step ahead there.
Rhat is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Arnason showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rhat is trying to keep Arnason in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rhat looks to throw the jab but Arnason is out of range.
Rhat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arnason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhat was well out of range. Poor timing from Arnason.
Arnason swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Rhat counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rhat trying to mount his opponent but Arnason defends it. #SUB2#
Rhat seems to be looking for submissions.
Rhat is trying to control the action in half guard but Arnason is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rhat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Arnason is positioning himself well to prevent Rhat advancing to mount.
Arnason trying to control but Rhat postures up.
Rhat is pressing down on Arnason's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arnason is holding on for now. #T7#
Arnason trying to hold on to Rhat's head to control him but Rhat postures up.
Rhat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arnason defending well though.
Arnason keeping control of the position.
Rhat tries to pass to full mount but Arnason defends it. #SUB2#
Rhat is working for an americana but Arnason has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Rhat was thinking about the submission.
Arnason is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T8#
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.
Rhat passes Arnason's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Arnason trying to control here. #SUB2#
Rhat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Arnason wants to control but Rhat is keeping busy.
Rhat is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Arnason reverses the position - he's now on top in Rhat's guard.
Arnason wants to pass the guard but Rhat is keeping the position.#T9#
Rhat wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Arnason is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Rhat isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Arnason stacks Rhat on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Arnason!
Arnason controls the position.
Rhat is trying to get back to half guard.
Arnason is staying tight to Rhat's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rhat gets back to half guard.
Rhat wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Arnason dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rhat doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Arnason counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Arnason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhat manages to avoid it.
Rhat throws a big shot that misses.
Rhat takes a swing at Arnason's ribcage but misses.
Arnason scores with a one two! Rhat had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Arnason moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhat takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rhat throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Arnason counters with a left to the body.
Arnason throws a looping overhand right but Rhat ducks down to avoid it.
Rhat with the counter takedown but Arnason avoids it easily.
Rhat throws an off balance right hand
and Arnason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnason cracks Rhat with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arnason cracks Rhat with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arnason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arnason misses the jab.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rhat.
Rhat finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rhat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arnason.
Arnason moves out of range of the body kick.
Arnason rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rhat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arnason works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Arnason throws out a powerful jab.
Arnason looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhat is just out of range.
Rhat throws a wild body kick that Arnason sees coming a mile off.
Rhat misses with a leg kick
letting Arnason counter with a right hand.
Rhat shoots in but no luck this time.
Jeremy Arnason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Rhat.
Arnason uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rhat has time to react.
Rhat swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Arnason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rhat throws a head kick but Arnason moves out of range.
Arnason scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhat is looking to land body kicks.
Arnason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rhat shoots in for a double leg but Arnason sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick misses from Rhat.
Arnason throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Rhat tries to counter it with a takedown but Arnason pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Arnason throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rhat stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rhat tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rhat gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arnason.
Arnason looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhat is just out of range.
Rhat takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rhat misses with a hook
and Arnason counters with a nice body shot.
Rhat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arnason sprawls well. Arnason wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rhat gets slowly back to his feet.
Arnason misses the jab.#T3#
Rhat throws a head kick but Arnason moves out of range.
Arnason takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD2#
Rhat shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Arnason is trying to defend but Rhat finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Arnason is positioning himself well to prevent Rhat advancing to mount.
Rhat is looking to advance position but Arnason won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arnason manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arnason looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Arnason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rhat can do to turn this around?
Arnason looking for a sweep. Not yet Arnason, not yet. #T4#
Rhat wants to control from the top but Arnason keeps moving.
Rhat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnason swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhat trying to control but Arnason is working from the bottom.
Rhat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rhat passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Arnason gets back to half guard.
Arnason trying to control from the bottom.
Arnason is concentrating on defense, preventing Rhat from advancing position.
Arnason is looking for a sweep. Rhat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arnason holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T5#
Rhat thows a huge punch but Arnason dodges it nicely.
Arnason keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rhat trying to control from half guard but Arnason is working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Arnason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rhat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Arnason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rhat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arnason does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rhat throws a chopping leg kick but Arnason manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Arnason throws a shot from downtown. Rhat moves away and avoids it.
Rhat now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Arnason cracks Rhat with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rhat shoots in for a takedown but Arnason shows good takedown defense.
Arnason dodges the punch combination from Rhat.
Rhat looks to land a right hand but Arnason moved out of range.
Rhat looks to land a left hand but Arnason moved out of range nicely.
As Rhat looks to move away, Arnason throws a big counter combo but Rhat just gets out of the way.
Arnason lands a nice shot that snaps Rhat's head back.
Arnason comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rhat misses the target.
Arnason throws out a loose jab but Rhat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arnason bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rhat's head.
Rhat has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice uppercut lands for Arnason. That snapped Rhat's head back. #T7#
Rhat takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rhat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arnason is fending him off so far but Rhat persists. Nope, Arnason circles away and we're back to standing.
Rhat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jeremy Arnason is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Arnason.
Rhat throws a push kick but Arnason slaps the foot to one side.
Rhat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arnason scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rhat goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rhat misses with a leg kick.
Arnason lunges at Rhat with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rhat's hand.
Arnason throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Arnason.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhat takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rhat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arnason circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Arnason scores with a four punch combination!#T8#
Rhat is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Arnason misses.
Rhat throws a leg kick but Arnason moved away.
Arnason dodges the punch combination from Rhat.
Arnason scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rhat tries to land a front kick but Arnason steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rhat misses with a lunging right hand
and Arnason counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Arnason jabs at Rhat's body.
Arnason misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A shot to the liver by Arnason. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Rhat misses.
Arnason throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Rhat on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rhat with a poor takedown
letting Arnason counter with a right hand. #T9#
Rhat lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Arnason at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Arnason misses the target.
Arnason scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Arnason stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arnason wants it to stay on the feet.
Rhat is breathing heavily.
Rhat throws a leg kick
and Arnason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arnason looks to land a right hand but Rhat moved out of range.
Rhat tries a head kick but it misses.
Rhat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arnason moves away.
Arnason digs a good hook to Rhat's body.
Nice shot by Arnason.
Rhat moves out of range of the strikes.
Arnason looks to land a right hand but Rhat moved out of range.
Rhat walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rhat throws a sloppy head kick and Arnason moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Arnason dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Arnason looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhat is just out of range.
Rhat swings widly with a right hand
and Arnason counters with a stiff right hand.
Arnason blocks a jab.
Rhat moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arnason connects with the punch.
Arnason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arnason throws a looping overhand right but Rhat ducks down to avoid it.
Arnason misses with a straight left.
Rhat misses with a hook
and Rhat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rhat looks for a takedown but Arnason sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnason cracks Rhat with a good jab.
Arnason lands a nice looking body shot.
Arnason swings for the body but Rhat moves out of range. #T1#
Arnason looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rhat slips under a jab.
Arnason throws a series of punches but Rhat avoids them all with ease.
Rhat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rhat tries to work over Arnason's front leg with a kick but Arnason checks it.
Rhat fails with a takedown attempt.
Jeremy Arnason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Rhat.
Rhat misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arnason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice takedown defense from Arnason. No joy for Rhat on that attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Arnason misses its target.
Arnason lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rhat misses with a low kick.
Arnason lands with a good body shot.
Rhat throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Arnason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhat with the counter takedown but Arnason avoids it easily.
Rhat misses the shot to the body.
Rhat throws out a leg kick but Arnason moves out of range and Rhat only half commits.
Rhat slips under a jab.
Rhat is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rhat looks to throw the jab but Arnason is out of range.
Rhat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arnason.
Rhat with a lazy takedown attempt
and Arnason counters with a stiff right hand.
Rhat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rhat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhat looks to throw a body kick
and Arnason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arnason fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arnason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhat tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rhat ducks under a wild hook from Arnason.
Arnason scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Rhat throws a sloppy head kick and Arnason moves out of range easily.
Arnason feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rhats jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rhat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arnason.
Rhat fails with a takedown attempt.
Rhat misses with a leg kick
and Arnason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arnason dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arnason checks a low kick from Rhat.
Rhat attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rhat walks into a straight right hand from Arnason.
Rhat feints a jab promting Arnason to slip. Rhat then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Arnason slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rhat misses with an uppercut. Arnason saw that one coming.
A nice combination there by Arnason. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Arnason avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arnason dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arnason closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rhat moves out of range as Arnason strikes.
Rhat looks to land a body kick but Arnason moved away.
It looked like Arnason wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rhat misses with a hook.
Arnason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhat finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arnason was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rhat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Arnason tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rhat is looking to slow Arnason down with leg kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rhat.#T5#
Arnason uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rhat misses with a lunging right hand
letting Arnason counter with a right hand.
Rhat misses with a lunging right hand
and Arnason counters with a right hand to the body.
Arnason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arnason scores with a shot to the body.
Rhat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rhat with a hook.
Arnason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhat cracks Arnason with a good jab.
Arnason slaps away a takedown attempt from Rhat, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T6#
Rhat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arnason.
A jab from Rhat misses.
Rhat has a takedown stuffed.
Arnason misses with a two punch combination.
Arnason connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rhat momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Arnason.
Rhat shoots in looking for a takedown. Arnason tries to sprawl out of it but Rhat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Arnason manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Arnason looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhat is just out of range.
Rhat flicks out a counter leg kick but Arnason steps away.
Rhat slips a jab from Arnason.
Rhat throws the kick towards the body but Arnason avoids it.
Arnason misses with a few strikes there. #T7#
Rhat takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rhat defending well as Arnason loads up on a big left hand.
Rhat shoots in looking for a takedown but Arnason manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rhat's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A head kick misses from Rhat.
Rhat tries for a takedown but Arnason circles away easily
and Arnason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jim Rhat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arnason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body punch from Arnason.
Arnason throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rhat on the side of the head.
A big left from Rhat misses.
Rhat fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Arnason. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arnason.
Rhat throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T8#
Arnason cracks a nice hook into Rhat's ribs.
Rhat takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rhat shoots for a takedown but Arnason saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhat moves forwards but Arnason connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Arnason getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A combination from Arnason does no damage.
Rhat throws a body kick that misses.
Rhat takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice cross by Arnason.
Rhat takes one to the chin there.
Rhat throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arnason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rhat takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rhat throws a leg kick
and Arnason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arnason lands a nice shot to the body. #T9#
Rhat scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rhat takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Arnason blocks the leg kick.
Rhat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arnason blocks a leg kick.
Rhat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arnason lands a nice looking body shot.
Jeremy Arnason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rhat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arnason sprawls well. Arnason wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rhat gets slowly back to his feet.
Arnason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rhat walks into a stiff left hand from Arnason.
Arnason tests Rhat's chin there with a solid looking shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight for Jeremy Arnason!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Jeremy Arnason!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Jeremy Arnason!

Jeremy Arnason wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeremy Arnason thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 90
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Fallas.
No luck for Fallas with that takedown attempt.
Fallas misses with a body shot.
Couture tests Fallas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Couture slips a jab from Fallas.
Couture lands a leg kick that knocks Fallas off balance momentarily.
Fallas throws a solid leg kick but Couture takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fallas.
Couture throws a nice looking combination but Fallas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Couture looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Couture lands with a nice combination. Fallas backs away looking to recover.
Nice uppercut there from Couture.
Couture misses with a few strikes there.
Couture looks to score with a jab to the body but Fallas is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couture fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fallas manages to avoid it.
Fallas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Couture looks to land a right hand but Fallas moved out of range.
Fallas throws a low kick, looking for Couture's leg but Couture calmly moves out of range.
Fallas takes a kick to the side of the head.
Couture ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fallas moves away.
Couture connects with a solid leg kick.
Fallas throws a head kick that misses.
Fallas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Couture.#T1#
No joy there for Fallas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from Fallas misses.
Fallas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Couture.
Couture was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A good leg kick by Couture.
Couture lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fallas circles away quickly and effectively.
Couture misses with a few strikes there.
Emmanuel Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture checks the leg kick nicely there.
Couture throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fallas avoids the body shot from Couture.
Fallas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Fallas shoots in and gets a takedown into Couture's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fallas wants to pass the guard but Couture is keeping the position.
Fallas controlling from the top position.
Couture looking to control. #T2#
Couture wants to stand and escape but Fallas is having none of it.
Fallas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Couture has his hands on Fallas's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Fallas shoots in for a takedown but Couture shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Couture misses with the combination.
A big left from Couture misses.
Emmanuel Couture is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Couture lands a jab-cross combination.
Fallas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Couture.
Couture throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fallas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Couture defends it well.
Fallas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Couture was well out of range. Poor timing from Fallas.
Couture misses with a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Couture.
Fallas takes a swing at Couture's ribcage but misses.
Fallas avoids the body shot from Couture.
Fallas avoids the head kick by Couture.
Couture throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fallas throws a jab but it's blocked by Couture.
Couture scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fallas misses with a low kick.
Couture throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fallas checks a low kick from Couture.#T4#
Fallas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Couture is looking to wear down Fallas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Couture throws a nice looking combination but Fallas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Couture is looking to chop away at Fallas's legs.
Fallas takes a kick to the side of the head.
Couture throws a combination that misses #TD2#
so Fallas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Couture looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fallas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fallas looking to pass the guard.
Fallas stays in close to Couture's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fallas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Couture's guard. #T5#
Fallas stalling.
Fallas passes to side control.
Fallas tries to move to mount but Couture blocks the move with his legs.
Couture takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #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 slows the pace down.
Couture tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Fallas looking to ground and pound but Couture is blocking nicely. #T7#
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.
Fallas wants to control but instead Couture manages to regain half guard.
Fallas trying to control the action but Couture is working from the bottom.
Fallas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Couture's head.
Couture moves into full guard.
Fallas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fallas trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Couture throws a lazy right hand but Fallas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fallas looks to land a left hand but Couture moved out of range nicely.
Couture lands a high kick!
Couture definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Couture thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fallas is looking to chop away at Couture's legs.
Fallas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That kick from Couture tenderised Fallas's leg. Fallas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Couture lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Couture throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Couture misses the body punch #TD2#
so Fallas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fallas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fallas passes Couture's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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!#T9#
Couture avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fallas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fallas in particular looking to stall.
Fallas winds up and cracks Couture with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fallas slows the pace down in half guard.
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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emmanuel Couture dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Couture throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fallas misses with a looping left.
Fallas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fallas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Couture throws a jab but it's blocked by Fallas.
Fallas slips a straight right by Couture.
Couture misses with a wild body shot.
Couture 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.
Couture dodges the punch combination from Fallas.
Fallas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Couture manages to avoid it.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Fallas.
Fallas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fallas slips a straight right by Couture.
Fallas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fallas slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Couture.
Couture throws out a loose jab but Fallas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fallas dodges the punch combination from Couture.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Fallas. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Fallas misses with a low kick as Couture jumps back.
A jab from Couture does it's job there.
Couture throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Fallas counters with a takedown into side control.
Fallas advances to full mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fallas controlling his opponent. #T2#
Poor strikes thrown by Fallas there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Fallas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alistair Fallas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Couture is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Fallas sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Fallas with shots to the head and body - Couture looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fallas controlling the pace for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fallas looking to control but Couture is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fallas connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fallas pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fallas controlling from the full mount. #T5#
Couture is looking to get to half guard.
Fallas controlling from the full mount.
Couture is working to get back to half guard. #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 controlling his opponent.
Fallas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T7#
Couture working to try and regain half guard.
Fallas lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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.
Couture is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fallas controlling from mount. #T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
More stalling from Fallas.
Fallas trying to control but Couture is having none of it.
Fallas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Couture is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
Fallas looking to control but Couture is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Couture really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Couture jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fallas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Couture is out of range.
Couture is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Emmanuel Couture is winning the standup battle so far.
Fallas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Couture moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fallas throws the left hand but Couture avoids the punch easily.
Couture swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Couture throws a series of punches but Fallas avoids them all with ease.
Fallas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Couture. Those never looked like landing.
And Fallas tries to counter it with a takedown but Couture pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A solid body kick from Fallas.
Emmanuel Couture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fallas's corner calls for a 1-2. Fallas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Fallas does it's job there.
Couture swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Couture throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fallas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fallas.
Couture throws a right hand that Fallas ducks under and follows up with a left that Fallas also avoids with ease.
Fallas throws a nice looking combination but Couture bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Couture there.
Fallas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Couture.
Fallas with the counter takedown but Couture avoids it easily.
Fallas swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Couture.
Nice defenses there by Fallas.
Couture fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fallas is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Couture. Those never looked like landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fallas.#TD2#
Fallas gets a takedown into half guard.
Couture wants to get back to his feet.
Fallas sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2##T3#
Fallas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Couture knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Couture on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Fallas seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Fallas. Beautiful body shot.
Fallas throws a low kick but Couture avoids it.
Couture with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD2#
Fallas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Couture tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fallas is in Couture's guard.
Fallas stays in close to Couture's body and controls the position. #T4#
Fallas is continuing to stall.#T5#
Couture keeping moving, preventing Fallas from controlling successfully. #T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fallas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fallas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fallas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Couture slips under a jab.
Fallas blocks a head kick by Couture.
Couture catches Fallas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Couture waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fallas.
Nice defenses there by Couture.
Couture avoids a punch combination nicely.
Couture lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fallas at a distance.
Couture wants to land a leg kick but Fallas is out of range.
Fallas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Couture. #T7#
Sloppy strikes from Couture. Those never looked like landing.
Couture looks for the body kick but Fallas saw that one coming.
Fallas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Couture is out of range. #TD2#
Fallas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Couture looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fallas trying to control the position but Couture is working away.
Fallas staying calm.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Fallas.#T8#
Fallas is looking to take a break and control but Couture is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Couture tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Fallas presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Couture holds on to Fallas around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.#T9#
Fallas wants to control the pace but Couture is squirming around nicely.
Couture tries to hold on but Fallas postures up.
Fallas with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fallas controlling the pace for now.

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

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

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

Event: TOF 90
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Charles lands a right hook to the body.
Charles moves away from the strike by Pennington.
Charles takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Charles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Charles. Pennington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pennington throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Charles on the side of the head.
Charles tries to land a front kick but Pennington steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Charles throws a jab but it's blocked by Pennington.
Pennington blocks the body kick.
No joy there for Pennington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Charles misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Charles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennington checks a leg kick nicely.
Pennington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Charles misses with a leg kick.
Charles misses with a low kick as Pennington jumps back.
Charles misses with a body shot
and Pennington counters with a nice uppercut.
Charles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1##TD#
Charles dives in and scores a takedown into Pennington's guard.
Charles trying to control but Pennington is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Pennington pushes Charles off and scrambles back to his feet.
Pennington looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pennington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Charles.
Charles drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pennington sprawls and moves away.
Charles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Charles swings widly with a right hand
and Pennington counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Charles thinking.
Pennington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Charles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Charles tries to work over Pennington's front leg with a kick but Pennington checks it.
Pennington throws a jab when Charles was well out of range.
Pennington throws a hook but Charles blocks it.
Charles attempts a counter takedown but Pennington avoids it well and moves away.
Charles ducks under a wild hook from Pennington.
Charles shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pennington pinned against the cage. Pennington gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Pennington misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pennington misses with an uppercut. Charles saw that one coming.
Floyd Pennington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Charles jabs at Pennington's body.
Pennington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pennington cracks Charles with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pennington throws a big shot that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Pennington checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pennington scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pennington works Charles's body with a nice hook.
Charles looks to land a body kick but Pennington moved away.
Charles misses with a kick to the body
letting Pennington counter with a right hand.
Charles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Pennington misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Pennington misses its intended target. #TD#
Charles throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pennington was covering up waiting for the punch and Charles finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pennington has his hands on Charles's head, controlling the position.
Charles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Charles looking to sit in guard and control but Pennington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Charles is looking for a triangle but Pennington pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Charles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pennington gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pennington really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Charles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Pennington looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pennington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Charles looking for a guillotine here but Pennington defends easily.
Pennington tries to stand but Charles is controlling from the bottom. #T5##SUB#
Charles is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pennington is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Charles is looking for a triangle but Pennington pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pennington showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pennington stopping the sweep attempt from Charles.
Charles can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pennington controls the pace.#SUB#
Charles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pennington defends well.#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.
Pennington is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Charles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Pennington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Charles has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pennington has managed to get both his arms back between Charles's legs - danger averted.
Pennington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7##SUB#
Charles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pennington gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Charles working for a triangle but Pennington defends it easily.
Charles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Charles had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pennington defends it easily.#T8#
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.
Pennington looking to pass the guard.
Pennington stopping the sweep attempt from Charles.#SU2#
Pennington stands up and waves to Charles to follow him.
Pennington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD#
Pennington gets caught flat footed, as Charles shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pennington trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Charles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pennington wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Charles pushing down on Pennington's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pennington is trying to maintain the position but Charles is very close to passing his half guard.
Charles is trying to control. Pennington wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Charles controlling the action here.
Pennington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pennington trying to control but Charles postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Charles tries to pass to full mount but Pennington defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Floyd Pennington will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Pennington loads up on a big right hand but Charles slips the punch.
Pennington misses the jab.
Charles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Charles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pennington manages to avoid it.
Charles slips a jab and a cross from Pennington.
Some wild striking there from Pennington.
Charles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pennington looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pennington swings for the body but Charles moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennington scores with a jab to the body.
Floyd Pennington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Charles looks to land a left hand but Pennington moved out of range nicely.
Charles takes a swing at Pennington's ribcage but misses.
Pennington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Charles gets a takedown into half guard.

Pennington has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Charles is on him like a limpet, forcing Pennington back against the cage.#T1#
Charles misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Pennington breaks the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pennington.
Pennington swings for the body but Charles moves out of range.
Pennington misses with an uppercut. Charles saw that one coming.
Pennington throws a shot from downtown. Charles moves away and avoids it.
Charles tests Pennington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pennington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Charles.
Pennington slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Charles cracks Pennington with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Pennington misses with a wild combination.
Charles is looking to wear down Pennington with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Charles works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Charles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pennington.
Charles appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A shot to the liver by Pennington. Beautiful body shot.
Jab from Charles.
Pennington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Charles.
Charles lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Charles with a poor takedown
and Pennington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Charles walks into a jab.
Pennington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Charles.
Pennington misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Charles blocks a leg kick.
Charles fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pennington avoids it really well and circles away.
Pennington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Charles does it's job there.
Pennington misses with a looping right.
Charles is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Charles throws a looping overhand right but Pennington ducks down to avoid it.
Pennington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pennington is looking to score with low kicks.
Pennington tries to land a front kick but Charles steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Charles just misses with a punch to the body.
Charles connects with a jab.
Charles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pennington manages to avoid it.
Pennington getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pennington dips to his left and cracks Charles with an uppercut!
Pennington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pennington looks to land a left hand but Charles moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Charles.
Charles tries for a takedown but Pennington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Charles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A clash of legs there as Pennington blocks the low kick.
Pennington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Charles.
Pennington avoids the body shot from Charles.
Pennington lands with a hook. Charles tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T5#
Charles throws a body punch but Pennington moves out of range.
Pennington stuns Charles with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pennington moves away from the strike by Charles.
Charles backing away here, and Pennington unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pennington throws a body punch but Charles moves out of range.
Charles cracks Pennington with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Charles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pennington.
Decent striking displayed by Pennington there.
Pennington misses with a body shot.
Charles throws a low kick, looking for Pennington's leg but Pennington calmly moves out of range.
Charles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Charles takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pennington avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T6#
Charles shoots for a takedown but Pennington saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Charles digs a good body shot into Pennington's ribs.
Charles throws a sloppy body shot
and Pennington counters with a right hand to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Charles checks a leg kick.
Pennington stuns Charles with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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 takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Charles throws a jab when Pennington was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pennington! But no joy.
Charles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pennington at a distance.
Pennington slips under a jab from Charles.
Pennington connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Charles's hands.
Charles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pennington.
A swing and a miss from Pennington.
Charles throwing a counter right hand but Pennington manages to avoid it.#T7#
Pennington staying out of range there.
Pennington let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pennington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Charles feinted with a counter takedown.
Charles closes the distance and clinches up with Pennington, looking for a takedown. Charles pushes Pennington against the cage but Pennington circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pennington paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pennington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Charles.
An inside leg kick from Pennington misses.
Charles closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pennington circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Pennington blocks the leg kick. #TD#
Charles looking to score a takedown here. Pennington is defending well but Charles drives through and ends up in Pennington's guard.
Pennington seems keen to control Charles's posture.
Pennington wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Pennington seems keen to control Charles's posture.
Charles is pushing down on Pennington's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pennington is fighting to maintain full guard but Charles has managed to sneak the leg through.
Reggie Charles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Charles looks to land a strike but Pennington avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Pennington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pennington keeping full guard, as Charles tries to pass.
Charles trying to control the position from guard on top but Pennington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pennington controlling Charles's posture.
Charles trying to control the position from guard on top but Pennington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Pennington has his hands on Charles's head, controlling the position.
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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Good standup being displayed there by Pennington as he connects with a hook.
Pennington misses the jab.
Pennington moves out of range as Charles strikes.
Pennington does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Floyd Pennington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Charles misses with a low kick as Pennington jumps back.
Charles throws out a leg kick but Pennington moves out of range and Charles only half commits.
Pennington lands with a cross.
Charles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pennington.
Charles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pennington thuds a left hand into Charles's body.
Charles looks to throw the jab but Pennington is out of range.
Charles takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Charles tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pennington defends well and Charles ends up having to push Pennington into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pennington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Charles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pennington pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Pennington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Pennington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charles was well out of range. Poor timing from Pennington.
It looked like Charles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pennington throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Charles counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Charles tries to pass to full mount but Pennington defends it.
Pennington trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Charles in particular looking to stall.
Pennington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Charles trying to mount his opponent but Pennington defends it. #T2#
Charles performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pennington trying to control here.
Pennington controlling the position for now.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Charles lands a glancing blow to the side of Pennington's head.
Charles misses with an uppercut.
Charles looks to land a left hand but Pennington moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Pennington misses with a body kick.
Pennington lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Charles keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A low kick from Charles is predictable there
and Charles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A cross from Pennington lands.#TD#
Charles darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pennington gets full guard.
Charles wants to control from the top but Pennington keeps moving.
Pennington is pulling down on Charles's head to control his posture. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pennington working a defensive guard here.
Pennington is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Charles is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pennington trying to control the position here.
Charles looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T5#
Pennington scores with a jab.
Pennington connects with a body shot that sends Charles's belly button to the back.
Pennington throws a body punch but Charles moves out of range.
Charles scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pennington. Charles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pennington throws a lazy right hand but Charles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pennington misses with a few strikes there. #TD#
Pennington gets caught flat footed, as Charles shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Charles trying to control the position from guard on top but Pennington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Charles stands and throws Pennington's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pennington taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pennington on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Charles tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Charles working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T7##SUB#
Charles goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pennington rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Charles's guard! Nice work there by Pennington!
Charles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Charles is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pennington is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pennington wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Pennington 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. #T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Charles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pennington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pennington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pennington looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Charles working a defensive guard here. #T9##SUB#
Charles had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pennington defends it easily.
Pennington trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
Charles trying to control the position here.
Charles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reggie Charles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Floyd Pennington is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pennington trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Floyd Pennington.
I've got Pennington 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Pennington!
Floyd Pennington 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: Tryastsyn vs Barboza
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Hatfield works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tonon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tonon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hatfield darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hatfield walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tonon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tonon looks for a takedown but Hatfield sprawls well.
Nice jab there from Tonon.
Hatfield lands a head shot.
Hatfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Tonon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hatfield won't allow Tonon to pass to mount.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Hatfield manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tonon keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatfield tries to break free but Tonon pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Hatfield.
Tonon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hatfield is trying to break free.
Hatfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hatfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tonon wants a takedown but no success here.
Tonon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hatfield pulls his leg out and moves away.
Riley Hatfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Tonon.#T1#
Hatfield throws a right hand that Tonon ducks under and follows up with a left that Tonon also avoids with ease.
Hatfield connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hatfield lands with a right hand.
Hatfield fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tonon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hatfield throws a jab when Tonon was well out of range.
Hatfield moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hatfield misses with a few strikes there.
Hatfield throws a leg kick which misses Tonon's front leg but catches the back leg as Tonon tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Tonon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hatfield!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hatfield pushes Tonon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tonon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hatfield tries to improve position but can't.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet but Tonon is dominant here and he's now got Hatfield's back!#SUB2#
Tonon is persistently looking for the submission but Hatfield is defending it well. #SUB2#
Tonon looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Hatfield taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Damian Tonon!
Damian Tonon made sure to mention his sponsor, FUClothing in his post fight interview.

Event: BE 5: Smithers vs Bronson 2
Date: Mar 08, 2024

#R1#
Rhat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kruglov throws a head kick that Rhat semi-blocks.
Jim Rhat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruglov looks to land a body kick but Rhat moved away.
Kruglov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rhat. Rhat circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kruglov scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Rhat looking to score a takedown here. Kruglov is defending well but Rhat drives through and ends up in Kruglov'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.
Rhat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kruglov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhat is looking to work some ground and pound but Kruglov has wrist control.
Rhat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kruglov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rhat is one step ahead there.
Kruglov is looking to stand back up but Rhat counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kruglov. #T1#
Kruglov wants to get back to his feet.
Rhat definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kruglov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kruglov is trying to maintain the position but Rhat is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Rhat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rhat is pressing down on Kruglov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kruglov is holding on for now.
Rhat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kruglov's head.
Kruglov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rhat wants to free his trapped foot but Kruglov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rhat throwing shots but Kruglov is blocking nicely. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rhat wants to free his trapped foot but Kruglov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #ES2#
Kruglov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rhat keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Kruglov.
Kruglov looking to stall.
A short uppercut from Kruglov.
Kruglov cracks Rhat with a nice body shot.
Rhat tries to pull guard but Kruglov holds him up against the ropes and eventually Rhat drops back down to his feet.
Kruglov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rhat is trying to pull guard but Kruglov turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Rhat has Kruglov pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rhat pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Kruglov tumbling to the mat - Rhat dives into Kruglov's guard.
Kruglov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kruglov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kruglov wants to stand but Rhat is controlling the position.
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.#T3#
Kruglov keeping full guard, as Rhat tries to pass.
Rhat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kruglov looking to control.
Kruglov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kruglov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rhat stops Kruglov from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rhat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruglov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rhat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Kruglov moves out of range of the body kick from Rhat. #T4#
A clash of legs there as Kruglov blocks the low kick.
Rhat tries a low kick but Kruglov avoids it.
Kruglov loads up on a big right hand but Rhat slips the punch.
Rhat catches Kruglov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kruglov lunges at Rhat with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rhat's hand.
Rhat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kruglov misses with a kick to the body.
Kruglov throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Rhat closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kruglov's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruglov wants to stand but Rhat is controlling the position.
Rhat wants to pass the guard but Kruglov is keeping the position.
Rhat trying to control but Kruglov is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Kruglov wriggles free and stands up. #T5##TD#
Rhat shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kruglov napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Kruglov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
A thudding body kick lands there by Kruglov!
Rhat takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kruglov looks to land a left hand but Rhat moved out of range nicely.
Rhat throws a poor cross that misses
and Kruglov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rhat is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruglov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rhat gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kruglov counters with a stiff right hand.
Rhat throws a low kick but Kruglov avoids it.
Rhat is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rhat misses with a low kick as Kruglov jumps back.
Rhat slips a straight right by Kruglov.
Kruglov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kruglov scores with a leg kick. #T6#
Rhat ducks right into an uppercut from Kruglov.
Kruglov stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Rhat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruglov stuffs the takedown.
Kruglov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rhat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhat shoots in but Kruglov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rhat shoots for a double leg takedown but Kruglov sprawls well. He's pushed Rhat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rhat lands a glancing blow to the side of Kruglov's head.#TD#
Rhat closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kruglov quickly recovers to half guard.
Kruglov is looking to escape.
Rhat tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kruglov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kruglov looks like he's trying to stand up. #T7#
Rhat passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kruglov!
Rhat lands a nice shot to the head.
Kruglov tries to hold on but Rhat postures up.
Rhat wants to control the action but instead Kruglov gets a body lock and reverses into Rhat's guard! Nice work! #SUB#
Rhat working for a triangle but Kruglov defends it easily.
Kruglov wanted to stand there but Rhat had control of the position.
Rhat wants to sweep but no luck. #T8##SUB#
Rhat is looking for a triangle but Kruglov pushes his legs off easily.
Rhat wants to sweep here but Kruglov controlling him for the moment.
Rhat is working hard here to advance position.
Rhat keeping full guard, as Kruglov tries to pass.
Kruglov wanted to stand there but Rhat had control of the position.
Rhat can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kruglov controls the pace.
Let's hope that Kruglov 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.
Kruglov is looking to stand up but Rhat won't let him. #T9##SU2#
Kruglov gets to his feet - Rhat follows without any prompting.
Kruglov lands a nice shot that snaps Rhat's head back.
Kruglov moves out of range as Rhat strikes.
Viktor Kruglov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kruglov moves out of range of the leg kick from Rhat.
Kruglov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhat manages to avoid it.#TD#
Rhat looking to score a takedown here. Kruglov is defending well but Rhat drives through and ends up in Kruglov's guard.
Rhat wants to pass the guard but Kruglov is keeping the position.
Kruglov is looking to stand up but Rhat isn't so interested in that idea.
Rhat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruglov is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Kruglov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rhat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruglov scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL2#
Kruglov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kruglov lands a hook that snaps the head of Rhat backwards.
Kruglov trying to control the position but instead, Rhat has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kruglov into the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rhat is trying to pull guard but Kruglov turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Rhat fails to pull guard.
Kruglov is trying to stall.
Kruglov lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Kruglov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kruglov tries a head kick but it misses.
Rhat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kruglov is fending him off so far but Rhat persists. Nope, Kruglov circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Rhat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rhat tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kruglov defends well and Rhat ends up having to push Kruglov into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Kruglov breaks the clinch.
Kruglov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T1#
Rhat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kruglov tries to avoid it but Rhat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kruglov to the ground. Kruglov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rhat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kruglov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruglov delivers a nice body kick.
Kruglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhat is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Kruglov.
Rhat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kruglov thuds a left hand into Rhat's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rhat blocks a head kick by Kruglov.
Kruglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhat is just out of range.
Kruglov lands with a shot to the body.
Rhat misses with a looping right.
Viktor Kruglov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kruglov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rhat eats them both and turns towards Kruglov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Rhat swinging wildly here. #T2#
Rhat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhat shoots in for a double leg but Kruglov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kruglov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhat was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruglov.#CL2#
Kruglov has closed the distance and engaged Rhat in a clinch. #TD#
Rhat has clasped his hands together around Kruglov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kruglov is looking to regain half guard here but Rhat keeps moving and retains side control.
Rhat trying to control the position but Kruglov is working away.
Kruglov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kruglov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kruglov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rhat wants to free his trapped foot but Kruglov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kruglov wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Rhat is stalling here. Kruglov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rhat seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kruglov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rhat tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Kruglov stands up.
Kruglov tries to clinch there but Rhat circles away.
Kruglov looks to land a body kick but Rhat moved away.
Kruglov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rhat's head backwards.
Kruglov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Rhat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rhat tries to counter with a takedown but Kruglov is quick to defend against it.
Rhat throws the kick towards the body but Kruglov avoids it.
Rhat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kruglov defends it nicely.#T4#
Kruglov swings for the body but Rhat moves out of range. #TD#
Rhat drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kruglov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruglov is trying to stand up here but Rhat is controlling him well.
Rhat is looking to advance position but Kruglov won't allow it. #SUB#
Rhat is trying to work for a kimura but Kruglov is defending well. #SUB#
Rhat seems to be working for a kimura but Kruglov defends the submission attempt.
Rhat is thwarting Kruglov's attempts to control the position.
Jim Rhat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T5#
Rhat tries to pass to full mount but Kruglov defends it.
Kruglov wants to get back to full guard.
Kruglov has hold of Rhat's hands but Rhat slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kruglov is holding on to half guard well.
Rhat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rhat is keen to just control but Kruglov is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Rhat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rhat stops Kruglov from getting back to his feet. #T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rhat looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kruglov is trying to stand up here but Rhat is controlling him well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rhat throws a looping overhand right but Kruglov ducks down to avoid it.
Rhat shoots in but no luck this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruglov. Rhat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruglov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rhat has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Kruglov gets a clinch.
Rhat tries to pull guard but Kruglov holds him up against the ropes and eventually Rhat drops back down to his feet.
Rhat fails to pull guard.
Rhat tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kruglov smiles and moves away.
Kruglov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rhat stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T7#
Kruglov punishes Rhat's body with a nice straight punch.
Kruglov avoids the head kick by Rhat.
Kruglov tries to clinch up.
Rhat throws an off balance right hand
and Kruglov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kruglov tries a head kick but it misses.
Rhat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kruglov but Kruglov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rhat throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kruglov scores with a jab to the body.
Kruglov throws a series of punches but Rhat moves out of range.
Kruglov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rhat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kruglov is fending him off so far but Rhat persists. Nope, Kruglov circles away and we're back to standing.
Rhat misses with a right hand
and Kruglov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rhat sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T8#
Rhat stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kruglov.
Rhat will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Rhat throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kruglov was covering up waiting for the punch and Rhat finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rhat tries to free his leg and advance position but Kruglov is retaining full guard.
Rhat trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruglov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhat prevents Kruglov from getting back to his feet.
Rhat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rhat is looking to work some ground and pound but Kruglov has wrist control.
Rhat passes Kruglov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rhat is looking to take a break and control but Kruglov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rhat stops Kruglov from getting back to his feet. #T9#
Rhat looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kruglov is trying to stand up here but Rhat is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kruglov.
Rhat fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruglov on the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kruglov, as that shot connected.
Rhat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kruglov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice side step and Kruglov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kruglov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rhat to score with a decent uppercut.
Rhat avoids the head kick by Kruglov.
Kruglov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Kruglov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kruglov slips under a jab.
Kruglov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruglov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kruglov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kruglov throws a push kick but Rhat slaps the foot to one side.
Rhat ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
A clash of legs there as Kruglov blocks the low kick.
Kruglov misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Kruglov does it's job there.
Rhat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kruglov is fending him off so far but Rhat persists. Nope, Kruglov circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Kruglov.
Rhat doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rhat listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kruglov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Kruglov.
Rhat shoots in for a double leg but Kruglov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kruglov just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rhat.

Kruglov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kruglov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhat. Kruglov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruglov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Rhat misses
and Kruglov counters with a big head kick but Rhat shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov misses with the body kick#TD#
and Rhat counters with a takedown into side control.
Rhat advances nicely into full mount.
Rhat unloads with some shots from mount but Kruglov bucks and avoids them well.
Rhat throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T2##SUB#
Rhat swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kruglov is now in Rhat's guard. A big mistake from Rhat there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Rhat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rhat is on top in guard. #REVR##ES2#
Kruglov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kruglov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rhat throws a head kick that misses.
Rhat takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rhat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick from Rhat is predictable there
and Kruglov counters with a solid body kick. #T3#
Kruglov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhat was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruglov.
Rhat tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Kruglov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2#
Kruglov breaks the clinch.
Kruglov punishes Rhat's body with a nice straight punch.
Rhat throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kruglov.
Kruglov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rhat throws a sloppy head kick
and Kruglov counters with a nice body shot.
Rhat throws a shot from downtown. Kruglov moves away and avoids it.
Rhat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kruglov as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Rhat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruglov moves out of range as Rhat strikes.
Kruglov swings for the body but Rhat moves out of range.
Kruglov scores with a body shot.
Kruglov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice sprawl there from Kruglov as Rhat shoots in.#T4#
Rhat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rhat takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rhat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kruglov avoids it really well and circles away.
Rhat tries to land a front kick but Kruglov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rhat misses with a body kick.
Kruglov works the jab nicely.
Rhat looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kruglov lands a slapping body shot.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. Rhat saw that one coming.
Rhat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kruglov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rhat throws a wild body kick that Kruglov sees coming a mile off.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kruglov.#T5#
Kruglov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kruglov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Rhat drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rhat throws a big elbow that misses.
Rhat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruglov is keeping the position for now.
Rhat stops Kruglov from standing up.
Rhat won't allow Kruglov to sweep him here.
Rhat won't allow Kruglov to get back to his feet.
Rhat advances to half guard.
Kruglov is trying to maintain the position but Rhat is very close to passing his half guard.
Rhat trying to control the action but Kruglov is working from the bottom. #T6#
Rhat wants to pass the guard but Kruglov is defending well.
Kruglov is staying active underneath Rhat, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Rhat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kruglov wants to improve his position but Rhat is controlling well.
Kruglov gets back to full guard.
Kruglov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T7#
Kruglov wants to stand and escape but Rhat is having none of it.
Rhat trying to control but Kruglov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rhat uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jim Rhat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruglov stuffs the takedown attempt from Rhat. Rhat gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Kruglov darts in and clinches Rhat up against the ropes.#BC2#
Kruglov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Rhat dives in and scores a takedown into Kruglov's guard.
Rhat has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rhat looking to pass the guard.
Viktor Kruglov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kruglov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T8#
Kruglov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rhat is controlling him.
Rhat is looking to work some ground and pound but Kruglov has wrist control.#ES2#
Kruglov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rhat throws a leg kick but Kruglov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kruglov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhat tries a head kick but it misses.
Rhat throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kruglov counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Rhat shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kruglov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rhat wants to pass the guard but Kruglov is keeping the position.#T9##SUB#
Rhat drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kruglov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kruglov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kruglov! #REVB#
Rhat looking for a sweep but Kruglov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rhat is desperately trying to improve his position but Kruglov has a good base and remains in mount.#SU2#
Kruglov gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rhat lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kruglov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kruglov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice uppercut lands for Kruglov. That snapped Rhat's head back.
Rhat chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kruglov can pounce on him.
Kruglov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rhat has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruglov finds it's way round the side to connect with Rhat's head.
Rhat stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kruglov.
Kruglov lands a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Kruglov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kruglov 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Viktor Kruglov!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Viktor Kruglov!
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight for Viktor Kruglov!

Viktor Kruglov wins by unanimous decision!
Viktor Kruglov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DC 134: Harris v Babcock
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Hasapis scores with a leg kick.
Davis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Davis misses with a wild combination.
Hasapis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Davis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hasapis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Hasapis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Davis sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Davis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Davis lands a left hand.
Davis has a couple of punches blocked by Hasapis.
Hasapis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hasapis.
I was talking to Hasapis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hasapis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hasapis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Davis blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Hasapis.
Davis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hasapiss head.
Davis tries to circle away but Hasapis has him pinned against the cage.
Hasapis misses with a punch on the inside.
Davis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hasapis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Davis pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Good body shot from Hasapis.
Hasapis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Davis is pressed up against the cage. Hasapis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Davis down to the mat. Davis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hasapis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis.
Hasapis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Davis forces Hasapis back against the cage and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Hasapis.
A right hand to the body from Davis.
Hasapis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hasapis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Davis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fotos Hasapis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hasapis scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch.
Davis throws a hook but Hasapis avoids it easily.
Hasapis tries to move into range but Davis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Donk. Davis catches Hasapis right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis throws an off balance right hand
and Hasapis counters with a straight right hand.
Davis connects with a jab.#TD#
Hasapis drives through with a takedown into guard. #T2#
Hasapis postures up in Davis's guard and throws a big left but Davis blocks it.
Davis working a defensive guard but Hasapis passes into half guard.
Davis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hasapis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hasapis's back!
Davis is hanging on to Hasapis's back as he tries to escape.
Hasapis manages to reverse the position and now he's in Davis's guard. Nice work there by Hasapis.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis wants to improve his position but instead Hasapis has moved into half guard.
Hasapis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Hasapis drops an elbow to the side of Davis's head.
Davis is trying to control but can't.
Hasapis working Davis over with strikes.
Hasapis lands strikes from half guard.
Hasapis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hasapis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Hasapis throws a strike but Davis avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Davis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hasapis manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Davis avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Hasapis has an active guard here but Davis has managed to pass into half guard.
Hasapis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Fotos Hasapis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hasapis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hasapis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hasapis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#It looks like Fotos Hasapis has been cut.
Hasapis fails to land the takedown.
Davis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Davis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hasapis.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hasapis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big left from Davis misses.
Hasapis throws a nice looking combination but Davis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hasapis shoots in looking for a takedown but Davis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hasapis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Davis tries to clinch but Hasapis moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hasapis misses the target.
Hasapis slips a jab from Davis.
Hasapis tests Davis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis misses with a straight left.
Davis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hasapis manages to avoid it.
Hasapis misses with a head kick. #T1#
Davis tries to clinch there but Hasapis circles away.
Hasapis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hasapis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Hasapis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Davis. Davis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hasapis misses with a two punch combination.
Davis misses with a left hand
and Hasapis counters with a nice uppercut.
Hasapis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD#
Hasapis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Davis sprawls well initially but Hasapis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Davis tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Hasapis manages to move to mount!
Davis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hasapis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis is trying to escape the mount.
Hasapis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T2#
Hasapis misses with a head shot.
Davis is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hasapis cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hasapis putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hasapis trying to control but Davis is having none of it. #SUB#
Hasapis is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Davis has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Davis! #T3##SUB#
Hasapis has an active guard here but Davis has managed to pass into half guard.
Fotos Hasapis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hasapis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hasapis.#SUB#
Davis is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hasapis has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Davis is looking to defend but Hasapis has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Davis! Hasapis pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Davis taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fotos Hasapis!
Fotos Hasapis thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DC 130: Savisto v Mansour
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Tycoon Player does it's job there.
Babel moves in looking to clinch but Tycoon Player pushes him off.#CL#
Babel pushes Tycoon Player up against the cage in a clinch.
Tycoon Player misses with a knee to the head. #TD#
Babel jumps guard and drags Tycoon Player to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tycoon Player wants to stand but Babel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tycoon Player must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Babel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Babel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tycoon Player can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Babel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tycoon Player trying to stand up but can't free himself from Babel's guard.#T1#
Babel controls Tycoon Player momentarily but Tycoon Player frees himself.
Tycoon Player wants to get up but he can't break Babel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Babel pulls Tycoon Player in close to prevent any damage.
Babel continues to stall.
Tycoon Player would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Tycoon Player gets to his feet. Babel looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tycoon Player connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tycoon Player throws a body punch but Babel moves out of range.
Tycoon Player throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tycoon Player throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Babel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tycoon Player is wriggling around but Babel manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Tycoon Player is looking to get back to is feet but Babel passes into side control. #SUB#
Babel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tycoon Player has escaped the position, nice work there. #ES2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tycoon Player bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T3#
Babel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tycoon Player sprawls well. Tycoon Player wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Babel gets slowly back to his feet.
Babel moves out of range as Tycoon Player strikes.
Babel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Average Tycoon Player is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Babel is looking to clinch.
Tycoon Player was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#TD#
Babel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tycoon Player is trying to defend but Babel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tycoon Player pushes Babel off but Babel dives into side control. #T4##SUB#
Babel swings around for an armbar but Tycoon Player sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Babel's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Babel is looking for a triangle but Tycoon Player pushes his legs off easily.
Babel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tycoon Player would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Tycoon Player stands up and waves to Babel to follow him.
Tycoon Player misses with an uppercut. Babel saw that one coming.
Babel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tycoon Player.
Babel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Average Tycoon Player will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tycoon Player throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Babel counters by clinching up.
Tycoon Player misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Tycoon Player breaks the clinch. #CL#
Babel pushes Tycoon Player up against the cage in a clinch.
Tycoon Player taking a breather. #BC2#
Tycoon Player breaks the clinch.
Babel tries for a takedown but Tycoon Player sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tycoon Player misses with a few strikes there.
Babel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tycoon Player sprawls and moves away.
Babel tries for a takedown but Tycoon Player sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tycoon Player throws a jab but it's blocked by Babel.
Babel shoots in but Tycoon Player avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nino Babel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Babel shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Tycoon Player throws a shot from downtown. Babel moves away and avoids it.
Babel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Babel slips under a jab from Tycoon Player.
Tycoon Player looks to land a left hand but Babel moved out of range nicely.
Babel tries to clinch but Tycoon Player is having none of it.
Tycoon Player unleashes a big counter combination but Babel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Babel closes the distance and pushes Tycoon Player back into the cage.#TD#
Babel drags the fight down to the ground.
Tycoon Player has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Babel is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Babel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Babel pulls Tycoon Player in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Babel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Babel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tycoon Player is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Tycoon Player decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Babel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tycoon Player throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Babel doesn't manage to clinch there - Tycoon Player circles away.
Tycoon Player throws a lazy right hand but Babel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Babel tries to counter with a takedown but Tycoon Player is quick to defend against it.
Babel dives in for a single leg takedown but Tycoon Player sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Babel manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Babel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Babel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Babel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tycoon Player is aware though and is defending well.
Tycoon Player wants to stand but Babel is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Babel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tycoon Player defends well.
Babel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Tycoon Player wants to get up but he can't break Babel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Babel has his foot on Tycoon Player's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tycoon Player works his way back into a safe position though.
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.#SUB#
Babel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Babel seems keen to control Tycoon Player's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tycoon Player wants to get up but he can't break Babel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nino Babel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Babel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Babel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tycoon Player.
Tycoon Player misses with a few strikes there.
Tycoon Player throws a hook but Babel blocks it.#TD#
Babel shoots in and bounces Tycoon Player off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Tycoon Player is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tycoon Player throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tycoon Player trying to land knees to the body.
Babel is trying to pull guard but Tycoon Player turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Babel tries to pull guard but Tycoon Player holds him up against the cage and eventually Babel drops back down to his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tycoon Player. #T1#
Tycoon Player just leaning against Babel, taking a breather.
Tycoon Player tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tycoon Player throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Babel tries to pull guard but Tycoon Player holds him up against the cage and eventually Babel drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nino Babel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Tycoon Player. #BC2#
Tycoon Player breaks the clinch. #CL#
Babel closes the distance and clinches.
Babel fails to pull guard.
Babel tries to pull guard but Tycoon Player forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tycoon Player tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Babel is trying to pull guard but Tycoon Player has him pressed against the cage.
Tycoon Player misses with the head strike.
Babel tries to pull guard but Tycoon Player won't allow it.
Tycoon Player is looking to control Babel's arms but Babel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tycoon Player has his back to the cage.
Babel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tycoon Player smiles and moves away.
Tycoon Player throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Tycoon Player throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tycoon Player looks to throw the jab but Babel is out of range.
Tycoon Player loads up on a big right hand but Babel slips the punch.
Tycoon Player has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tycoon Player thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tycoon Player connects with a body shot that sends Babel's belly button to the back.
Babel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tycoon Player as he jumps to the side.
A little jabbing left from Tycoon Player on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Average Tycoon Player seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Tycoon Player. #T3#
Tycoon Player scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Babel fails with the takedown.
Nino Babel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tycoon Player throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tycoon Player misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Babel.
Tycoon Player throws a jab when Babel was well out of range.
Nice cross by Tycoon Player.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tycoon Player. Babel does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Babel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Babel slips under a jab.
Tycoon Player thows a left - swing and a miss!
Babel looks to land a left hand but Tycoon Player moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the liver by Tycoon Player. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tycoon Player pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Babel tries to counter with a takedown but Tycoon Player is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Babel darts in and clinches Tycoon Player up against the cage.
Tycoon Player goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tycoon Player with a knee to the head.
Tycoon Player tries a knee to the head but Babel blocks it.
Tycoon Player utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Average Tycoon Player comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tycoon Player has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DC 129: Vinge v Karjarlainen
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Davis lands a nice looking body shot.
Bukowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Davis doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Bukowski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bukowski thows a huge punch but Davis dodges it nicely.
Bukowski throwing shots but Davis is blocking nicely.
Bukowski is taking a breather. Davis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bukowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bukowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Bukowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davis defending well though. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bukowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bukowski misses with a body shot.
Davis swings for the body but Bukowski moves out of range.
Bukowski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Davis goes for a takedown attempt but Bukowski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bukowski looks for a takedown but Davis sprawls well.
Davis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bukowski lands the left hand.
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Davis as he jumps to the side.
Davis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bukowski. #T2##CL2#
Bukowski moves into the clinch.
Davis working aggressively here.
Bukowski has Davis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Davis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Danny Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Bukowski.
Davis gets through Bukowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Davis misses with a punch on the inside.
Bukowski tries to score a body lock takedown but Davis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Bukowski has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Davis clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good control from Bukowski.
Bukowski struggling to land strikes to the head as Davis covers up.
Bukowski thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Bukowski is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3#
Davis covering up well under a series of strikes from Bukowski.
Bukowski biding his time, controlling Davis.
Davis is really stuck here.
Davis is keeping busy. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bukowski misses with a punch to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis is trying to stand back up.
Davis covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Well, with Bukowski on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Davis is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Davis covering up well under a series of strikes from Bukowski.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bukowski is striking well from the back but Davis escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Bukowski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Davis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bukowski moves away from the strike by Davis.
A jab from Davis misses.
Bukowski shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Davis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Davis throws a body punch but Bukowski moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Davis slaps away a takedown attempt from Bukowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Davis throws a jab but it's blocked by Bukowski.
Bukowski throws a right hand that Davis ducks under and follows up with a left that Davis also avoids with ease.
Davis cracks Bukowski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Davis is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bukowski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bukowski is working Davis over with some ground and pound from side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bukowski working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Charles Bukowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bukowski lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1#
Bukowski is working Davis over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bukowski misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bukowski working the ground and pound from side control.
Davis is not content to let Bukowski control the position.
Bukowski lands an elbow.
Bukowski looking to control but instead Davis has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Bukowski working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Bukowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Davis trying to control from the bottom.
Bukowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davis's head.
Bukowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bukowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bukowski controlling the action here.
Davis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bukowski on the ground.
Davis taking some punishment here, with Bukowski in his half guard. #T3#
Bukowski is trying to control. Davis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bukowski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bukowski scores with a jab. Davis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bukowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bukowski scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Davis rushes Bukowski and presses him up against the cage.
Davis scores with a shoulder strike.
Davis lands a left hand.
Davis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Davis tries to throw a body punch but Bukowski avoids it by throwing Davis back against the cage. #BC2#
Bukowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Bukowski does it's job there.
Davis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Davis lands with a shot to the body.
Bukowski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Davis in his tracks. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bukowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Danny Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Bukowski.
Bukowski darts in looking for a takedown but Davis gets double underhooks and turns Bukowski into the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Davis misses the target.#TD2#
Bukowski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bukowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working.
Bukowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Davis tries to bench press Bukowski off him but Bukowski keeps the position.
Bukowski in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Davis is not content to let Bukowski control the position.
Bukowski just content to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Charles Bukowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nice shot lands for Davis.#CL2#
Bukowski pushes Davis up against the cage in a clinch.
Bukowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Davis lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bukowski. #BC2#
Bukowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Davis looks to throw the jab but Bukowski is out of range.
Davis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Davis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Davis.#TD2#
Bukowski scores with a takedown into Davis's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bukowski stands up over Davis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bukowski throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Davis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bukowski is working Davis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bukowski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bukowski postures up.
Bukowski 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bukowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Danny Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bukowski works the jab nicely.
Davis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bukowski jabs Davis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Davis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bukowski goes for a double leg but Davis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Davis continues to drive forward.
Bukowski lands a jab.#TD2#
Bukowski scores with a takedown into Davis's guard.
Bukowski 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.
Bukowski preventing the sweep. #T3#
Davis wants to hit a sweep here but Bukowski passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Davis there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bukowski cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bukowski lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bukowski misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bukowski cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Davis is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Bukowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Bukowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bukowski 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Abner
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Tonon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tonon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tonon scores with a jab to the body.
Tonon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Martola 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.
Martola 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.#CL#
Tonon closes the distance and pushes Martola back into the cage.
Tonon is trying to drag Martola to the mat but Martola just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Martola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Martola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martola misses with a punch on the inside.
Martola blocking some punches.
Tonon looking to stall.
Tonon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A frustrated look appears on Martola's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Martola lands with a light punch inside.
Martola is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tonon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonon tries for a takedown but Martola manages to get underhooks.
Tonon misses with some punches.
Martola has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tonon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Tonon gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tonon is trying to control. Martola wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tonon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Martola!
We've been hearing good reports from Tonon'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.
Tonon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tonon throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Martola because Tonon loaded up on that one. #T2#
Martola wants to control but Tonon is having none of it.#SUB#
Tonon looking to secure an arm triangle but Martola defends it well.
Tonon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Martola is squirming around, avoiding Tonon's attempts to control the action.
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.
Martola blocking the ground and pound. #T3#
Tonon controlling the position easily from mount.
Martola tries to hold on but Tonon pushes him away.
Martola regains half guard.
Tonon prevents Martola from improving his position.
Tonon stalling.
Tonon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tonon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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.
Martola is in trouble now - Tonon has advanced to mount!
Martola is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Tonon jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Martola is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Martola and Tonon has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Tonon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tonon fails with the takedown.
Tonon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Damian Tonon has been cut.#TD2#
Martola shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tonon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martola manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Tonon looking to sit in guard and control but Martola gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Martola distracts Tonon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tonon controls Martola momentarily but Martola frees himself. #SUB#
Tonon is looking for a triangle but Martola pushes his legs off easily.
Martola must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Martola is fighting to break Tonon's control of his arms but Tonon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Martola landing some decent shots from guard.
Tonon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Martola from controlling successfully.
Tonon is pulling down on Martola's head. It's preventing any offense from Martola, at least for the moment.
Martola trying to control but Tonon is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Martola is working Tonon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tonon controlling the position.
Tonon working a defensive guard here.
Martola 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.
Tonon is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tonon.
Tonon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonon lands a jab-cross combination.
Tonon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Martolas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tonon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Martola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tonon stuns Martola with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Tonon drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonon sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Tonon avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Tonon wants to control from the top but Martola keeps moving.
Tonon is in close to Martola's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Martola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Damian Tonon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Martola keeps moving.
Tonon stands and throws Martola's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonon cracks Martola with a big right hand but Martola just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Damian Tonon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damian Tonon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tonon fails with the takedown
and Martola makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marski Martola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damian Tonon is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Martola fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tonon sprawls well initially but Martola persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Martola thows a huge punch but Tonon dodges it nicely.
Tonon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tonon 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#
Tonon is looking to pass Martola's guard but actually Martola recovers to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Martola looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Tonon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tonon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martola is keeping the position for now.
Tonon stays in close to Martola's body and controls the position.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Martola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tonon controlling from the top position.
Martola has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tonon has passed into side control.
Martola is not content to let Tonon control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martola tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tonon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tonon happy to just control the position for now.
Tonon wants to control but Martola is keeping him busy. #T3#
Martola stops Tonon from passing to mount.
Tonon wants to control for a moment but Martola uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Damian Tonon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tonon stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Tonon fails with a takedown attempt.
Tonon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martola.
Tonon misses with a body shot.
Tonon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martola moves away.
Tonon lands with a nice body punch.
Tonon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tonon throws a looping overhand right but Martola ducks down to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martola displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tonon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonon misses the jab.

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 Damian Tonon.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tonon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Tonon!
After the big win, Damian Tonon made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FUClothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Gustafsson
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Jones drives through and clinches with Borgia against the cage.
Borgia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borgia prevents a body shot from Jones. #TD#
Borgia manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jones told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Borgia wants to sweep but no luck.
Borgia 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#
Borgia drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Borgia is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Borgia 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia passes to side control. #SUB#
Borgia goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jones has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Borgia but great work by Jones.
Borgia struggling a bit here.#T1#
Borgia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones trying to control the position but Borgia is working away.
Borgia is trying to get back to half guard.
Borgia wants to control but Jones postures up.
Borgia is trying to get back to half guard.
Borgia gets back to half guard.#T2#
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.
Borgia is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Borgia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borgia seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Borgia is working hard here to advance position.
Borgia has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Borgia has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jones has passed into side control. #T3#
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Borgia keeps working.
Borgia is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Jones stands up.
Borgia connects with a body shot.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Borgia circles away.
Borgia throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Jones rushes Borgia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones tries to clinch but Borgia moves out of range. #TD#
Borgia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jones napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Borgia tries to score with some ground and pound. Jones controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Borgia tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Borgia working the ground and pound but Jones is defending the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes there by Borgia.
Jones managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Borgia.
Borgia lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Borgia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Jones is fighting off a takedown attempt but Borgia is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jones to the mat. Jones regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Borgia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Borgia landing some decent shots from guard.
Borgia 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.
Borgia throws a big right hand that misses.
Borgia landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Borgia looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Borgia wants to improve his position but instead Jones has moved into half guard.
Borgia is not content to let Jones control the position.
Borgia keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Well, if Jones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Borgia keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones wants to stand up but Borgia has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Borgia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Borgia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Borgia has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jones has passed into side control.
Borgia manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Jones prevents Borgia from improving his position.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Borgia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Borgia.
Borgia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Borgia.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jones wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Borgia darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Borgia into the cage.
Borgia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Borgia prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones lands a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Alexander Borgia has been cut.
Borgia tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borgia backwards.
Jones tries a body shot but Borgia blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Borgia's elbow.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Borgia's ribcage. Borgia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Borgia's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Borgia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Borgia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Borgia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Borgia shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Borgia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Borgia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Borgia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice combination there by Borgia. #CL2#
Jones has Borgia up against the cage in a clinch.
Borgia has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Borgia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Jones gets through Borgia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Borgia tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Borgia blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Borgia controls his hands.
Borgia blocking some punches.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Jones lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Borgia backwards.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Borgia backwards. #BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones tries to clinch up but Borgia circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Jones rushes Borgia and presses him up against the cage.
Borgia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Borgia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Jones clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Borgia ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Borgia no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Borgia.
Alexander Borgia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Jones stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Borgia misses with a body shot.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Borgia.
Borgia looking for a takedown.
Borgia prevents a body shot from Jones.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Borgia can't get the takedown.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones tries to work over Borgia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Borgia tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Borgia is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Jones has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Borgia clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
You can see the frustration on Borgia's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jones trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Borgia doesn't escape.
Jones trying to control momentarily.
Borgia tries to break free.
Borgia rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Borgia wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones passes into side control, despite Borgia's attempt to control the position.
Borgia is trying to get back to half guard.
Jones working away.
Borgia is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Jones!
A very excited looking Samuel Jones 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: DC 121 Babel v Savisto
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Babel throws a lazy uppercut
and Savisto counters with a straight right hand.
Savisto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Babel.
Savisto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Babel misses with a double jab
and Savisto counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Babel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babel fails to pull guard.
Savisto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Babel 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.
Savisto trying to land knees to the body.
Babel tries to pull guard but Savisto holds him up against the cage and eventually Babel drops back down to his feet.
Savisto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Babels head. #T1#
Babel is trying to pull guard but Savisto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nino Babel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savisto misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Savisto breaks the clinch. #CL#
Babel takes the fight into the clinch.
Babel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Babel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Savisto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Babel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Savisto smiles and moves away.
Savisto jabs Babel right on the nose. Babel blinks but takes it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Babel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Savisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Babel wants to clinch
and Savisto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Savisto looks to land a left hand but Babel moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Babel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Savisto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Babel defends it easily.
Savisto trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Babel pushing down on Savisto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Babel content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Babel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Babel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Savisto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Babel. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Babel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Savisto sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savisto trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Savisto 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#
Babel looks to throw the jab but Savisto is out of range.
Savisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savisto swings for the body but Babel moves out of range.
Nino Babel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savisto missing with a left hand there. Babel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Babel feinted with a counter takedown.
Savisto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Savisto.#TD#
Babel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Savisto looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Savisto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Savisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Savisto is staying active underneath Babel, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Babel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Savisto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Babel. #T1##SUB#
Babel is working for a submission of some sort.
Babel is thwarting Savisto's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Babel wants to work for an arm triangle but Savisto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Savisto has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Savisto trying to control but Babel postures up. #SUB#
Babel is looking for a kimura here.
Savisto is looking for a sweep. Babel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babel passes to full mount!
Babel is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Savisto is in real trouble.
Savisto wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Savisto preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Babel. #T4#
Babel is hanging on to Savisto's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Savisto is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Babel gets his way!
Babel not allowing Savisto to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Babel working for a choke but Savisto reverses nicely into Babel 's guard. #SUB#
Babel looking for a guillotine here but Savisto defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nino Babel dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Savisto misses its intended target.
Babel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Savisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Babel tries to clinch up
and Babel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Savisto tries to bum rush Babel with a series of wild strikes but Babel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Savisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A jab lands there for Savisto.
Babel wants to clinch up but Savisto keeps it at a distance.
Savisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Babel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Savisto's half guard.#SUB2#
Savisto looking for submissions off his back.
Babel is looking to advance position but Savisto won't allow it. #T2#
Babel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Savisto is looking to improve his position.
Babel is pressing down on Savisto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Savisto is holding on for now.
Babel is thwarting Savisto's attempts to control the position.
Savisto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3##SUB#
Babel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Savisto dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Babel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Savisto passes Babel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Babel trying to hold on to Savisto's head to control him but Savisto postures up. #SUB#
Babel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Babel holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Babel trying to control from the bottom.
Savisto performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Babel is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Babel wants to control but Savisto is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lasse Savisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Savisto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasse Savisto!
A very excited looking Lasse Savisto 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: DC 122 Beard v Pedersoli
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1##CL#
Davis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Davis misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Franco's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Davis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Franco wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Davis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Davis lands a shot to the body.
Franco working hard to break the clinch.
Davis gets through Franco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Franco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Franco prevents a body shot from Davis.
Davis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Davis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Franco's efforts to push away.
Davis lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Davis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davis throws a body punch but Franco moves out of range.
Davis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Franco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Davis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Davis jabs Franco right on the nose. Franco blinks but takes it well.
Franco slips a jab from Davis.#KD#
Davis lands a big right hand that sends Franco crashing to the mat! Davis stays standing though and waves Franco back to his feet!#ROC#Franco is rocked!
Davis lands a nice shot to the body.
Franco is still on wobbly legs! Can Davis finish him?
Davis circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Franco to the canvas! Franco doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Davis keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Davis!
In his post fight interview, Danny Davis started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SMASH: Khan vs Mukunzi
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Tonon throws a nice looking combination but Howlett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Howlett gets a double leg takedown into Tonon's guard.
Howlett stopping the sweep attempt from Tonon.
Tonon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Howlett's guard. #REVR#
Howlett 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.
Howlett keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Howlett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tonon manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Howlett postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon managing to control the position.
Tonon looking to control. #T1#
Howlett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tonon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Howlett from controlling successfully.
Tonon wants to sweep here but Howlett controlling him for the moment.
Tonon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Howlett manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Howlett keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Tonon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Howlett keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tonon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howlett is keeping the position for now.
Tonon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Howlett keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Howlett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tonon content to stall in guard here.
Tonon with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Tonon tries to free his leg and advance position but Howlett is retaining full guard.
Tonon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Howlett manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Tonon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howlett is one step ahead there.
Tonon pulls Howlett in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Howlett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Tonon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Tonon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Tonon is pulling down on Howlett's head. It's preventing any offense from Howlett, at least for the moment.
Tonon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tonon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tonon trying to control the position here.
Tonon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howlett trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tonon misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Howlett will probably get the nod.
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#
Howlett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tonon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Howlett scrambles back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Tonon.
Tonon connects with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Tonon as Howlett shoots in.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tonon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Howlett shoots in and drives through. Tonon sprawls well.
Tonon looks to land a combination but Howlett avoids it well.
Tonon closes the distance and clinches up with Howlett, looking for a takedown. Tonon pushes Howlett against the cage but Howlett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Howlett changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tonon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howlett can do to turn this around?
Howlett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Damian Tonon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
Tonon cracks Howlett with a good jab.#CL2#
Howlett rushes Tonon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Howlett wants a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Tonon lands a takedown into guard.
Tonon tries to free his leg and advance position but Howlett is retaining full guard.
Howlett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tonon is one step ahead there.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Howlett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Tonon stopping the sweep attempt from Howlett.
Tonon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tonon.
Tonon stands and throws Howlett's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Damian Tonon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Howlett wants to control but Tonon postures up.
Tonon trying to control the position but Howlett is working away. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tonon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Howlett is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Howlett takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T3#
Tonon advances to mount.
Tonon controlling the pace for now.
Howlett sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Tonon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tonon tries to pass to full mount but Howlett defends it.
Howlett is staying active underneath Tonon, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Howlett wants to control the action here but instead Tonon manages to pass to full mount!
Howlett tries to hold on but Tonon postures up.
Tonon content just to control the position here.
Howlett keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Howlett is squirming around, avoiding Tonon's attempts to control the action.
Tonon controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howlett regains half guard.
Tonon wants to control but Howlett is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Tonon dominated that second round.
That's time! Tonon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Howlett.
Tonon with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Howlett counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tonon!
Tonon tries to control but Howlett manages to take his back.
Howlett is not going to allow Tonon to sit and survive in this position.
Howlett doesn't have the hooks in and Tonon manages to turn into his guard.
Howlett trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Howlett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tonon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Howlett keeps moving. #T1#
Tonon 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.
Tonon trying to control but Howlett is working from the bottom.
Tonon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tonon is trying to control. Howlett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tonon prevents Howlett from improving his position.
Tonon stalling away here and it's allowed Howlett to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tonon trying to control but Howlett is working from the bottom.
Howlett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tonon is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Howlett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Howlett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonon preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Tonon gets caught flat footed, as Howlett shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tonon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howlett is one step ahead there.
Tonon is trying to keep Howlett in close.
Howlett is pushing down on Tonon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tonon is fighting to maintain full guard but Howlett has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tonon wants to control but Howlett is keeping busy.
Tonon moves into full guard.
Howlett wants to pass the guard but Tonon is keeping the position.#T4#
Tonon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tonon 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Howlett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Howlett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tonon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tonon pulls Howlett in close to his closed guard and prevents Howlett from doing any damage or advancing position.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Howlett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Howlett has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Barrels
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Borgia loads up on a big right hand but Rocksteady slips the punch.
Rocksteady drops down looking for a counter takedown but Borgia sprawls and moves away.
Borgia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rocksteady sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Rocksteady. No joy for Borgia on that attempt.
Jab, jab by Borgia - just one landing.
Borgia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rocksteady defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Borgia.
James Rocksteady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Borgia.
Rocksteady takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rocksteady ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Rocksteady misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Borgia misses.
Borgia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexander Borgia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocksteady lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Alexander Borgia has been cut.#TD2#
Borgia shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rocksteady is trying to defend but Borgia finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Rocksteady trying to control but Borgia postures up.
My spies in Gym inform me that Borgia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Rocksteady is trying to get back to full guard.
Borgia working over Rocksteady with some ground and pound. Rocksteady looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Borgia connects with a nice short shot to Rocksteady's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocksteady wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but Rocksteady defending well.
Borgia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Borgia slips a nice elbow through Rocksteady's hands, connecting with Rocksteady's forehead.
Borgia is looking to take a break and control but Rocksteady is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rocksteady keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Rocksteady wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocksteady keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Borgia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rocksteady wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
Borgia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rocksteady is looking to improve his position.
Rocksteady might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rocksteady is in trouble now - Borgia has advanced to mount!
Borgia unloading with bombs!#T3#
Borgia lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rocksteady hang on?
Rocksteady is squirming around, avoiding Borgia's attempts to control the action.
Rocksteady is working to get back to half guard.
Borgia lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Borgia is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Borgia has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rocksteady's face.
Rocksteady in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Rocksteady is rocked!
Borgia postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Rocksteady is out cold - huge knockout for Borgia!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Borgia!
Alexander Borgia was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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