Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: TR88: TFL Loading...
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1##CL#
McCoy pushes Alert up against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from McCoy.
McCoy lands a hook that snaps the head of Alert backwards.
Alert looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McCoy leaning against his opponent.
McCoy digs a right hand underneath Alert's ribcage. Alert let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD2#
Alert pulls guard effortlessly.
McCoy controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Alert looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McCoy passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy working the head and body with strikes.
McCoy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
McCoy is controlling the pace.
Alert wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoy wants to free his trapped foot but Alert is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Alert is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCoy pulls his head out easily.
McCoy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCoy is taking a breather. Alert 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Alert blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCoy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alert is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
McCoy forces Alert back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Alert fails to land.
The referee is keeping an eye on McCoy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Alert wants a takedown but no success here. #T3#
McCoy pushes Alert back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2#
Alert gets control of McCoy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alert will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McCoy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McCoy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alert is on top in guard. #REVB#
Alert wants to control from the top but McCoy keeps moving.
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.

Gillechriosd McCoy 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##CL#
McCoy clinches.
McCoy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alert is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCoy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McCoy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alert has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McCoy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McCoy lands a hook that snaps the head of Alert backwards.
McCoy gets underhooks to prevent Alert's takedown attempt.
Gillechriosd McCoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Broder Alert.
A short right from McCoy on the inside.
McCoy lands a shot to the body.
Alert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy gets through Alert's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alert.
McCoy lands with a right to the head.
Alert tries to score a body lock takedown but McCoy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gillechriosd McCoy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alert is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCoy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McCoy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alert can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Alert fails to land.
Alert tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alert is breathing heavily.#T1#
A short body shot lands from McCoy as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for McCoy.
Alert takes a shot to the head.
A short right from McCoy on the inside.
McCoy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from McCoy.
McCoy stalls.
McCoy lands with a light punch inside.
Alert jumps guard but McCoy stands there with Alert around his waist. Alert gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from McCoy.
A left hand lands to the body for McCoy.
McCoy is leaning against Alert and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alert is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McCoy is defending well.
McCoy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCoy gets underhooks to prevent Alert's takedown attempt.
McCoy holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCoy lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCoy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Alert tries for a takedown but McCoy manages to get underhooks.
Alert has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McCoy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McCoy digs a right hand underneath Alert's ribcage. Alert let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McCoy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCoy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#Alert is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from McCoy.
Alert is still on wobbly legs! Can McCoy finish him?
McCoy scores with a hook to the body.
McCoy lands with a short shot to the head.
McCoy unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Alert! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but McCoy is unloading with more strikes now! Alert drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gillechriosd McCoy!
Gillechriosd McCoy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TR85
Date: Sep 04, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Inhanamoto to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Inhanamoto closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Inhanamoto breaks the clinch.
Inhanamoto misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Inhanamoto tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Inhanamoto misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Inhanamoto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Inhanamoto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Inhanamoto dodges the punch combination from Thibodeaux. #T1#
Thibodeaux jabs Inhanamoto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Inhanamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux misses with a left hand
and Inhanamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab lands there for Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands with a hook. Thibodeaux tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Inhanamoto misses with a series of wild punches.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Inhanamoto misses with a hook.
Inhanamoto tries to bum rush Thibodeaux with a series of wild strikes but Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Inhanamoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thibodeaux with a nice cross.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thibodeaux takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Inhanamoto misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand. #KD#
Thibodeaux cracks Inhanamoto with a big right hand and Inhanamoto goes down!#ROC#Inhanamoto is rocked!
Thibodeaux wants to control from the top but Inhanamoto keeps moving.
Inhanamoto is still in real trouble! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Inhanamoto wants to stand but Thibodeaux is controlling the position.
Inhanamoto seems to have recovered his senses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Inhanamoto can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Thibodeaux is standing up over Inhanamoto. Inhanamoto looks to escape but Thibodeaux dives into side control.
Thibodeaux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Inhanamoto keeps working.
Inhanamoto prevents Thibodeaux from improving position.
Thibodeaux trying to control the action but Inhanamoto is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Inhanamoto wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Inhanamoto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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 Matth Thibodeaux will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Inhanamoto swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a big counter combination but Inhanamoto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thibodeaux has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thibodeaux there as he acknowledges the shot.
Inhanamoto has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Thibodeaux was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands with a right hand.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Inhanamoto swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab.
Inhanamoto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thibodeaux's head backwards.
Inhanamoto lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Inhanamoto throws a lazy right hand but Thibodeaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thibodeaux lands a slapping body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Thibodeaux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A left lands for Inhanamoto.
Matth Thibodeaux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Inhanamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Inhanamoto wants to counter the offense by Thibodeaux and move into the clinch position.
Inhanamoto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Inhanamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
Nice shot lands for Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Thibodeaux looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Inhanamoto.
Thibodeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thibodeaux makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thibodeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Inhanamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux is looking to wear down Inhanamoto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Inhanamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
Inhanamoto scores with a jab.
Aiko Inhanamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Inhanamoto takes the fight into the clinch.
Inhanamoto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thibodeaux's efforts to push away.
Inhanamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Inhanamoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Inhanamoto gets a clinch.
Inhanamoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Inhanamoto has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Inhanamoto pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it. #BC2#
Inhanamoto manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Inhanamoto clinches with his opponent.
Thibodeaux letting Inhanamoto take a breather here.
Inhanamoto stalling. #BC2#
Inhanamoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch
and Inhanamoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Inhanamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thibodeaux throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aiko Inhanamoto 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux swings widly with a right hand
enabling Inhanamoto to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Inhanamoto has Thibodeaux up against the cage in a clinch.
Inhanamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Inhanamoto pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Inhanamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Thibodeaux does it's job there.
Inhanamoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto blocks a jab.
Inhanamoto wants to counter the offense by Thibodeaux and move into the clinch position.
Inhanamoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thibodeaux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thibodeaux throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Inhanamoto holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
Thibodeaux has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Inhanamoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Inhanamoto. #BC2#
Inhanamoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux misses with a combination
and Inhanamoto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thibodeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Inhanamoto.
Thibodeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Inhanamoto.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the target.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Inhanamoto lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Inhanamoto manages to break the clinch.
Inhanamoto throws a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux drops his hands momentarily and Inhanamoto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thibodeaux ducks right into an uppercut from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto drops his hands momentarily and Thibodeaux takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thibodeaux takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thibodeaux tries to bum rush Inhanamoto with a series of wild strikes but Inhanamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Inhanamoto misses with a double jab.
Thibodeaux thuds a left hand into Inhanamoto's body.
Thibodeaux misses with the combination. #CL2#
Inhanamoto gets a clinch.
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Inhanamoto has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Inhanamoto breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Thibodeaux.#T4#
Inhanamoto blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a low kick.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the body
and Inhanamoto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Inhanamoto.
It looked like Thibodeaux was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Inhanamoto.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Inhanamoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Inhanamoto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Inhanamoto takes the fight into the clinch.
Inhanamoto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aiko Inhanamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Inhanamoto 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aiko Inhanamoto!
Aiko Inhanamoto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TR83: New Addition
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
Slater tries to clinch up but Alert circles away and keeps his distance.
Alert really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alert leaves Slater with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alert wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Slater rushes Alert and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Slater is fighting off a takedown attempt but Alert is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Slater to the mat. Slater regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Alert trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Alert drops back, looking for a kneebar! Slater looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Slater looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Slater! #REVB#
Alert is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater working the ground and pound but Alert is defending the strikes.
Slater working away.
Alert definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Alert takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Slater works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Alert manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alert gets full guard.
Slater must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Slater postures up in Alert's guard and throws a big left but Alert blocks it.
Alert keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Alert looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slater trying to control but Alert is working from the bottom.
Alert has momentary wrist control but Slater slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Alert is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Slater throws a strike but Alert rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Alert trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
Slater is controlling Alert's posture.
Alert wants to control from the top but Slater keeps moving.
Slater has control of Alert's left arm, preventing Alert from doing any damage.
Slater's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Slater keeping full guard, as Alert tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Slater holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Slater scores with a takedown into Alert's guard.
Slater controlling from the top position. #T4#
Slater is in close to Alert's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Alert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alert wants to sweep but no luck.
Slater postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alert has momentary wrist control but Slater slips an elbow through the middle.
Alert keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slater scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Slater is in close to Alert's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Slater loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johnny Slater will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Slater has a takedown stuffed.
Alert drops down looking for a counter takedown but Slater sprawls and moves away.
Slater looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alert is fending him off so far but Slater persists. Nope, Alert circles away and we're back to standing.
Alert drops down looking for a counter takedown but Slater sprawls and moves away.
Slater shoots in for a takedown but Alert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alert appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Broder Alert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Slater.
Alert darts in looking for a takedown but Slater gets double underhooks and turns Alert into the cage. #TD#
Alert drags the fight down to the ground.
Slater chips away with some ground and pound.
Alert is trying to control the position but Slater postures up. #SUB#
Slater avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alert throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alert is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Alert wants to sweep but no luck.
Slater throwing strikes but missing.
Slater connects with a couple of short punches.
Alert can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Slater controls the pace.
Slater stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slater controlling from the top position.
Slater trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Slater connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Alert is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Slater looking to pass the guard.
Slater working some strikes from top position.
Slater chips away with some ground and pound.
Slater landing some decent shots from guard.
Slater is pushing down on Alert's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alert is fighting to maintain full guard but Slater has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Alert trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Slater lands a nice short elbow.
Slater is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alert!
Slater tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Slater looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Slater in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Slater lands with some strikes.
Slater has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alert tries to hold on but Slater postures up.
Slater tries to control but Alert wriggling away. #T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Slater cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Alert working to try and regain half guard.
Slater with good strikes from the mount here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slater controlling the pace for now.
Slater with good strikes from the mount here!
Slater looking to finish Alert with some ground and pound. This is bad for Alert!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Slater 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. This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Slater misses.
Johnny Slater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alert ducks under a wild hook from Slater.
Slater displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alert.
Slater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alert manages to avoid it.#CL#
Alert closes the distance and pushes Slater back into the cage.#BC2#
Slater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Alert gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alert wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Slater is now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alert actively working from the bottom here.
Alert is not content to let Slater control the position.#T1#
Alert works his way to full guard. Good work.
Slater passes Alert's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alert wants to control but Slater is keeping busy.
Slater working over Alert with some ground and pound. Alert looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Broder Alert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slater not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Slater is keen to just control but Alert is a slippery customer.
Alert wants to improve his position but Slater is controlling well.
Slater is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Slater lands strikes from half guard.
Slater lands strikes from half guard.
Slater looks to land a strike but Alert avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Alert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alert is trying to keep Slater in close.
Slater with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Alert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Slater closes the distance and clinches up with Alert, looking for a takedown. Slater pushes Alert against the cage but Alert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slater doesn't manage to clinch there - Alert circles away.
Slater goes for a double leg but Alert avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alert continues to drive forward.
Alert appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Slater shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Slater takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Alert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slater wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alert keeps working. #T4#
Alert is pressing down on Slater's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Slater chips away with some ground and pound.
Slater throws a strike but Alert rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Slater looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alert is one step ahead there.
Slater working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alert.
Slater is pulling down on Alert's head to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alert preventing the sweep.
Johnny Slater is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alert working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Slater comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Slater 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: TR81
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1##CL#
Thibodeaux drives through and clinches with Pest against the cage.
Thibodeaux gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pest.
Thibodeaux lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux cracks Pest with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thibodeaux.
Pest looks winded!
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux.
A nice left hand lands by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux - that landed with a thud.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux'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.
Thibodeaux gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pest. #T1#
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thibodeaux works on Pest's body with a couple of short punches.
Pest wants to take the fight to the mat but Thibodeaux manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Derogatory Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Pest.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pest backwards. #ROC#Pest is rocked!
Thibodeaux lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Pest to his knees! Thibodeaux keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derogatory Thibodeaux!
Ray Pest was interviewed post fight and said 'Deez'.

Event: TR80
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simbolon manages to avoid it.#TD#
Simbolon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux looking for submissions off his back.
Thibodeaux wants to improve his position but Simbolon is controlling well.
Thibodeaux trying to hold on to Simbolon's head to control him but Simbolon postures up.
Simbolon winds up and cracks Thibodeaux with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Simbolon there.
Thibodeaux tries to get to full guard but Simbolon has control of the leg.
Thibodeaux is in trouble now - Simbolon has advanced to mount!
Simbolon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Simbolon working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Simbolon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simbolon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Thibodeaux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thibodeaux wants to hold on but Simbolon pushes him away.
Simbolon fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Simbolon with good strikes from the mount here!
Simbolon lands a big elbow.
Simbolon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Thibodeaux is trying to escape the mount.
Simbolon controlling the pace for now.
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.#T2#
Simbolon landing strikes from the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simbolon punishing his opponent with strikes.
Simbolon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Thibodeaux is wriggling around trying to escape.
Simbolon controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thibodeaux is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simbolon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Simbolon avoids the attempt from Thibodeaux to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Simbolon fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T3#
Simbolon lands a big shot there that rocks Thibodeaux but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Thibodeaux is trying to escape the mount.
Simbolon controlling the position easily from mount.
Simbolon avoids the attempt from Thibodeaux to control.
Simbolon has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Thibodeaux's face.
Simbolon content just to control the position here. #T4#
Simbolon avoids the attempt from Thibodeaux to control.
Simbolon raining down shots from the mount!
Thibodeaux is in a horrible position here. Simbolon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Thibodeaux is desperately trying to improve his position but Simbolon has a good base and remains in mount.
Thibodeaux tries to hold on but Simbolon postures up.
Simbolon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thibodeaux hang on?
Simbolon avoids the attempt from Thibodeaux to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Simbolon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Thibodeaux lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thibodeaux pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Simbolon moves out of range.
Simbolon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux jabs Simbolon right on the nose. Simbolon blinks but takes it well.
Thibodeaux connects with a good right hand that stumbles Simbolon. Simbolon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thibodeaux tries to break the clinch but Simbolon is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thibodeaux as Simbolon tries to tie him up. #BC#
Simbolon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Simbolon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Thibodeaux is looking to improve his position.
Simbolon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Simbolon is thwarting Thibodeaux's attempts to control the position.
Simbolon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to full guard.
Simbolon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2##SUB2#
Thibodeaux actively working from the bottom here.
Simbolon slips a nice elbow through Thibodeaux's hands, connecting with Thibodeaux's forehead.
Thibodeaux trying to hold on to Simbolon's head to control him but Simbolon postures up.
Simbolon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thibodeaux wants to control the action here but instead Simbolon manages to pass to full mount!
Simbolon controlling the position easily from mount.
Thibodeaux is looking to get to half guard.
Thibodeaux takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T3#
Thibodeaux takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Simbolon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
Simbolon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thibodeaux is looking to get to half guard.
Thibodeaux keeps trying to improve his position.
Simbolon lands a heavy elbow.
Thibodeaux is in all sorts of trouble here.
Simbolon controlling the pace for now.
Simbolon dominating with strikes here.#T4#
Simbolon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Simbolon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Simbolon lands a big shot there that rocks Thibodeaux but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Thibodeaux is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simbolon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simbolon avoids the attempt from Thibodeaux to control.
Simbolon is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Thibodeaux can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Simbolon controlling from the full mount.
Thibodeaux wants to control but Simbolon is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Simbolon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Simbolon tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux misses the body punch #KD#
and Simbolon counters with a crisp one two that drops Thibodeaux! Simbolon thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Thibodeaux to his feet! Thibodeaux is in big trouble!#TD#
Simbolon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Simbolon with a nice head shot there.
Thibodeaux is still in real trouble! Can Simbolon finish him?
Thibodeaux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thibodeaux seems to have recovered his senses.
Thibodeaux has a closed guard, preventing Simbolon from standing up.
Thibodeaux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simbolon lands a couple of elbows.
Thibodeaux trying to control the position.
Simbolon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1##SU#
Simbolon stands up from Thibodeaux's guard - Simbolon perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Thibodeaux tries to keep at a distance but Simbolon has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Simbolon on the inside.
Simbolon tries to pull guard but Thibodeaux holds him up against the ropes and eventually Simbolon drops back down to his feet.
Thibodeaux has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thibodeaux blocks an uppercut.
Matth Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Thibodeaux can't break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Simbolon prevents Thibodeaux from breaking the clinch.
Thibodeaux prevents a takedown attempt there.
Simbolon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simbolon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simbolon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thibodeaux letting Simbolon take a breather here.
Simbolon looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Simbolon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Simbolon jumps guard but Thibodeaux stands there with Simbolon around his waist. Simbolon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thibodeaux working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Simbolon breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Thibodeaux tries to sprawl but Simbolon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Christian Simbolon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simbolon 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.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux actively working from the bottom here.
Thibodeaux regains full guard. Nicely done. #SU#
Simbolon gets to his feet - Thibodeaux follows without any prompting. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Simbolon breaks the clinch. #T4#
Simbolon tests Thibodeaux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thibodeaux misses with a combination
and Simbolon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thibodeaux moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simbolon tries to close the distance and clinch but Thibodeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thibodeaux feints a counter leg kick.
Matth Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simbolon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Simbolon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thibodeaux looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Thibodeaux manages to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Simbolon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Simbolon, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: TR79: Post-Hiatus
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Alert staying out of range there.
Pyae throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Alert counters by clinching up.
Pyae is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alert to keep the fight standing.
Pyae fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pyae tries to pull guard but Alert holds him up against the cage and eventually Pyae drops back down to his feet.
Alert definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Broder Alert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sein Win Pyae.#TD#
Alert drags the fight down to the ground.
Alert pulls Pyae in close to his closed guard and prevents Pyae from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pyae tries to free his leg and advance position but Alert is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alert 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#
Pyae looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alert uses his free foot to push down on Pyae's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pyae. #T1#
Pyae tries to hold on but Alert pushes him away.
Pyae keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Alert is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pyae has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Alert looking for a guillotine from mount but Pyae is having none of it.
Alert avoids the attempt from Pyae to control.#SUB#
Alert looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Alert is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pyae has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T2##SUB#
Pyae is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Alert locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Pyae is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Broder Alert!

Event: Rogueish Fight Trials
Date: Jul 29, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux misses with the combination.
Nantz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big right from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nantz throwing a counter right hand but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Nantz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Nantz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thibodeaux throws out the jab.
Jamal Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Nantz gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch.
Nantz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nantz walks into a jab.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight right.
Nantz is looking to clinch.
Thibodeaux stuns Nantz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thibodeaux is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Nantz.
Nantz tries to clinch up.
Thibodeaux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nantz moves in looking to clinch but Thibodeaux pushes him off.
Nantz closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Nantz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A swing and a miss from Thibodeaux.
Nantz slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nantz momentarily.
Nantz tries to clinch but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
Nantz moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Nantz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thibodeaux.
Nantz wants to clinch.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thibodeaux might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nantz staying out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nantz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thibodeaux swings widly with a right hand
and Nantz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot to the body.
Nantz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking body shot.
Thibodeaux paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Nantz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nantz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thibodeaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Nantz moved out of range.
Nantz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nantz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Thibodeaux throws out a loose jab but Nantz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nantz tries to clinch up but Thibodeaux circles away and keeps his distance.
Thibodeaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Nantz's shoulder, as Nantz tries to avoid the shot.
Nantz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nantz wants to clinch up but Thibodeaux keeps it at a distance.
Thibodeaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nantz is looking to clinch but Thibodeaux is avoiding it.
Nantz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook to the body. Nantz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good exchange - Thibodeaux coming out on top.
Thibodeaux lands a jab to Nantz's midsection.
Nantz swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Thibodeaux.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nantz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Nantz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thibodeaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nantz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thibodeaux clobbers Nantz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nantz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thibodeaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Thibodeaux gets tackled into the cage by Nantz. Nantz maintains the clinch.
Nantz misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Thibodeaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nantz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nantz tries to close the distance and clinch but Thibodeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Nantz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nantz tries to clinch up.
Thibodeaux takes one to the chin there.
Thibodeaux misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Nantz to counter with a crisp jab.
Nantz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nantz manages to avoid it.
Nantz wants to clinch but Thibodeaux slips to the side
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Nantz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nantz is looking to counter punch.
Nantz tries to clinch up.
Nantz lands a jab to Thibodeaux's midsection.#T4#
Nantz moves in looking to clinch but Thibodeaux pushes him off.
Nantz tries to clinch up but Thibodeaux circles away and keeps his distance.
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nantz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nantz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nantz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a nice looking combination but Nantz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thibodeaux darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thibodeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nantz.
Nantz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with the combination.
Thibodeaux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nantz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nantz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nantz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thibodeaux throws out the jab.
Nantz is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Thibodeaux misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jamal Thibodeaux dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
and Nantz counters with a straight right hand.
Nantz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thibodeaux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thibodeaux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nantz takes one to the chin there.
Nantz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thibodeaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Nantz's shoulder, as Nantz tries to avoid the shot.
Nantz tries to clinch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Nantz wants to clinch.
Thibodeaux keeps the fight on the outside.
Nantz moves in looking to clinch but Thibodeaux pushes him off.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
and Nantz counters with a stiff right hand.
Nantz tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nantz manages to avoid it.
Nantz closes the distance but Thibodeaux moves to the side
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thibodeaux lands a jab to the head.
Nantz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nantz wants to clinch.#T1#
Nantz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thibodeaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nantz tries to clinch up but Thibodeaux circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thibodeaux! But no joy.
Thibodeaux stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nantz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nantz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux connects with a looping right hand.
Nantz moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nantz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jamal Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thibodeaux cracks Nantz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nantz dodges the punch combination from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux keeps the fight on the outside.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thibodeaux, as that shot connected.
Thibodeaux stalks Nantz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nantz's face. Nantz staggers backwards, shaken.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux tests Nantz's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Thibodeaux lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Nantz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nantz misses with a body punch.
Thibodeaux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nantz has him pressed against the cage.
Nantz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nantz misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch.
Nantz moves in looking to clinch but Thibodeaux pushes him off.
Nantz tries to close the distance and clinch but Thibodeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thibodeaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Nantz.
Thibodeaux darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nantz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thibodeaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nantz moves in looking to clinch but Thibodeaux pushes him off.
Nantz is looking to clinch but Thibodeaux is avoiding it.
Thibodeaux now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thibodeaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Nantz.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Nantz.
Nantz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nantz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Nantz moved out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nantz.
Thibodeaux getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thibodeaux connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nantz momentarily.
Nantz throws a one two combo.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Nantz moves in looking to clinch but Thibodeaux pushes him off.
Thibodeaux lands a jab to Nantz's midsection.
Nantz is looking to clinch but Thibodeaux is avoiding it.
Nantz tries to clinch but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
Thibodeaux thuds a left hand into Nantz's body.
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!
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Nantz avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux scores with a one two! Nantz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nantz is looking to clinch but Thibodeaux is avoiding it.
Nantz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Thibodeaux darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nantz moves out of range as Thibodeaux strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Nantz misses the target.
Nantz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Nantz.
Thibodeaux lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thibodeaux in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nantz slips under a jab from Thibodeaux.
It looked like Nantz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nantz wants to clinch.
Nantz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nantz tries to clinch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Nantz moved out of range.
Nantz tries to clinch but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
Nantz tries to clinch but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
Nantz moves in looking to clinch but Thibodeaux pushes him off.
Nantz avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jamal Thibodeaux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nantz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux throws a right and a left that Nantz avoids nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thibodeaux, as that shot connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nantz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thibodeaux punishes Nantz's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Nantz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thibodeaux leaning against his opponent.
Nantz misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Thibodeaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nantz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nantz tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nantz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nantz doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Thibodeaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nantz doesn't manage to clinch there - Thibodeaux circles away.
Nantz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nantz's hands.#T1#
Nantz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook. Nantz ducked under it nicely.
Nantz tries to clinch but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
The crowd cheers as Thibodeaux lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nantz doesn't seem phased though.
Thibodeaux bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nantz's head.#CL#
Nantz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thibodeaux, pushing him back against the cage.
Nantz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux is trying to break free.
Nantz lands a left hand.
Nantz working aggressively here. #BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch. #CL#
Nantz forces Thibodeaux back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch.
Nantz is looking to clinch but Thibodeaux is avoiding it.
Nantz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nantz under the eye.
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!#CL#
Nantz has managed to clinch.
Thibodeaux wants to break free but Nantz has control.
Nantz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jamal Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Nantz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux is trying to force a seperation but Nantz has the dominant position.
Nantz misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Thibodeaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Nantz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thibodeaux, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nantz. #BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks from the clinch.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Nantz moves out of range.
Nantz is looking to clinch.
Nantz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thibodeaux to score with a decent uppercut.
Nantz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thibodeaux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Nantz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Nantz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thibodeaux lands a nice hook to Nantz's body. Nantz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nantz lands a hook that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards. #T3#
Nantz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Nantz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nantz throws a punch but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Nantz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thibodeaux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nantz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thibodeaux has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nantz scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Nantz swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux is still on wobbly legs! Can Nantz finish him?
Nantz lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nantz doesn't manage to clinch there - Thibodeaux circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thibodeaux! But no joy.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nantz is looking to clinch.
Thibodeaux looks to throw the jab but Nantz is out of range.
Nantz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nantz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Nantz has Thibodeaux up against the cage in a clinch. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nantz misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Thibodeaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thibodeaux seems to have recovered his senses.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Nantz is just out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Nantz misses the shot to the body.
Nantz is looking to clinch.
Nantz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thibodeaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nantz moves in looking to clinch but Thibodeaux pushes him off.
Nantz tries to clinch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux lands a head shot.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thibodeaux with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nantz tries to clinch up but Thibodeaux circles away and keeps his distance.
Nantz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thibodeaux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nantz tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Nantz ducks right into an uppercut from Thibodeaux.
Clint Nantz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thibodeaux takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nantz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal Thibodeaux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thibodeaux 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamal Thibodeaux!
Jamal Thibodeaux 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: TR75
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Shannon throws a leg kick #TD#
and Alert counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alert. #SUB#
Alert thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Alert drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alert jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Alert thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alert trying to control the position from guard on top but Shannon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alert advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alert is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shannon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shannon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alert. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Alert has hold of Shannon's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Shannon tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Alert cranks the arm and Shannon screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Shannon, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Broder Alert!

Event: TR76
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Caomhanach walks into a left hand.
Caomhanach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thibodeaux digs a good body shot into Caomhanach's ribs.
Caomhanach fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Caomhanach on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Caomhanach momentarily. #CL2#
Caomhanach pushes Thibodeaux up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Thibodeaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Thibodeaux. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thibodeaux.
Caomhanach has a takedown stuffed.
Caomhanach should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Thibodeaux stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Caomhanach shoots in for a takedown but Thibodeaux shows good takedown defense.
Jamal Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riley Caomhanach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thibodeaux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Thibodeaux jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thibodeaux with a jab.
Thibodeaux jabs Caomhanach right on the nose. Caomhanach blinks but takes it well.
Caomhanach fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Thibodeaux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Caomhanach shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thibodeaux as he avoids it easily.
Caomhanach fails with a takedown attempt.
Thibodeaux connects with a right hand. Caomhanach shakes it off.
Caomhanach shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thibodeaux sprawls well. Thibodeaux wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Caomhanach gets slowly back to his feet.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Caomhanach throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thibodeaux lands a right hook to the body.
Thibodeaux is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Caomhanach has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thibodeaux finds it's way round the side to connect with Caomhanach's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Caomhanach tries to move into range but Thibodeaux moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Thibodeaux scores with a four punch combination!
Caomhanach tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thibodeaux swivels and escapes.
Caomhanach takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jamal Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux lunges at Caomhanach with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Caomhanach's hand.
Caomhanach takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thibodeaux is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thibodeaux lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Caomhanach drives through and clinches with Thibodeaux against the cage.
Caomhanach is trying to break free.#BC#
Thibodeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut lands for Thibodeaux. That snapped Caomhanach's head back.
Jamal Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thibodeaux swinging wildly here.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook.
Thibodeaux lands with an uppercut that bounces Caomhanach off the cage and back into range.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the head. #ROC#Caomhanach is rocked!#T3#
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Caomhanach has time to react.
Caomhanach is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Thibodeaux throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Caomhanach crashing down! Caomhanach tries to stagger back to his feet but Thibodeaux just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Caomhanach asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamal Thibodeaux!
Jamal Thibodeaux tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: TR76
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Pest walks into a left hand.
Pest shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schrute pinned against the cage. Schrute gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pest.
Schrute looks to land a right hand but Pest moved out of range.
Pest blocks a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Pest has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Schrute cracks a nice hook into Pest's ribs.#TD#
Pest drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Pest is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pest slips nicely into half guard.
Pest controlling the pace.
Pest will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pest is pressing down on Schrute's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schrute is holding on for now. #T1#
Pest is controlling the pace.
Pest seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Schrute for as long as he can get away with.
Pest has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Pest is working for a kimura but Schrute is defending it quite comfortably.
Pest wants to pass to mount but Schrute is defending the position.
Schrute is looking to escape.
Schrute really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pest. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Pest is pressing down on Schrute's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schrute is holding on for now.
Pest thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schrute's head.
Pest controlling the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A slow jab from Schrute misses its intended target.
Pest looks for a takedown but Schrute sprawls well.
Schrute throws out a counter right but Pest avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Pest. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pest shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Schrute as he avoids it easily.
Schrute throws a jab but it's blocked by Pest.
Schrute keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Schrute throws an overhand right that lands on Pest's shoulder, as Pest tries to avoid the shot.
Schrute throws a shot from downtown. Pest moves away and avoids it.
Pest looks for a takedown but Schrute sprawls well.
Ray Pest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schrute scores with a body shot. #T4#
Schrute with a nice cross.
Pest misses with a takedown attempt
and Schrute cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pest is breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Schrute.
Pest fails with a takedown attempt.
Pest fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schrute avoids it really well and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Schrute finds it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schrute jabs Pest to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pest takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Schrute connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Schrute connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Pest covering up! Schrute comes in with a big uppercut and Pest goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dwight Schrute!
An out of breath Dwight Schrute thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Ray Pest stepped up to the mic, saying 'Deez'.

Event: TR74
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1##CL#
Black rushes Thibodeaux and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Black scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Black.
Black pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thibodeaux is trying to break free.
Black lands a right hand.
Black lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Black is leaning against Thibodeaux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thibodeaux tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Black just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thibodeaux blocks an uppercut.
Black misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Black lands an uppercut.
Black lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black scores with a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Black. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Black.
Black works on Thibodeaux's body with a couple of short punches.
Black definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Black.
Black tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Black misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Black.
Thibodeaux wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the head.
Thibodeaux jumps guard but Black stands there with Thibodeaux around his waist. Thibodeaux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Black tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Black lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Black. #T2#
Black keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thibodeaux's efforts to push away.
Thibodeaux wants to break free but Black has control.
A head punch on the inside from Black fails to land.
Black lands a body shot in the clinch.
Black lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Black pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thibodeaux is trying to break free.
Black working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Black presses Thibodeaux against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Black.
Thibodeaux looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Black.
Black lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Black lands a left hand.
Black lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thibodeaux.
Black misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Black scores with a nice short uppercut.
Black lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Black lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Black misses with a hook to the ribs.
Black lands with a left to the head.
Black lands with a short shot to the head.
Thibodeaux has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Black lands a nice shot to the body.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Black.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Black.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Black. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Black.
Black lands a nice shot to the body.
Black gets through Thibodeaux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Black.
Black scores with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Black.
Black lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Black working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Black.
Black lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Black lands a body punch.
Black lands a hook that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Black scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Black dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Black wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Black avoids the punch easily.
Black appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Black closes the distance and clinches.
Black lands a nice shot to the body.
Black lands a hook to the side of the head.
Black softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Black lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Black scores with a hook to the body.
Black lands a left hand. #T1#
Black lands a right hand.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Black.
Black scores with a hook to the body.
Black digs a right hand into Thibodeaux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thibodeaux's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Black.
Black lands a hook to the side of the head.
Black lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Black is leaning against Thibodeaux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Black softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Black is working Thibodeaux over against the cage.
Black scores with a nice hook to the head.
Black digs a right hand underneath Thibodeaux's ribcage. Thibodeaux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Black pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Black scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Black.
Black scores with a shot to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
Black lands with a left to the head.
Black lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Black lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Black scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Black as the two fighters clinch.
Black lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thibodeaux or not.
A short uppercut from Black.
Black cracks Thibodeaux with a nice body shot.
Black digs a right hand underneath Thibodeaux's ribcage. Thibodeaux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Black scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Black tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Black back against the cage.
Black working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Black lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Black lands a left hand. #ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Black gets through Thibodeaux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux is still on wobbly legs! Can Black finish him?
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the head.
Black throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thibodeauxs head.
Black scores with a nice hook to the head.
Black works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Black.
Black lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Thibodeaux to his knees! Black keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Black!
Jack Black retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Jack Black thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TR72: On The Mainland Boys
Date: Jun 29, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux connects with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux lands a jab to the head.
Shannon throws a big shot that misses.
Shannon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shannon throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Shannon throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shannon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shannon misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux blocks a jab.
Shannon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by Shannon.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a series of punches.
Thibodeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shannon throws out the jab.
Thibodeaux avoids a kick to the body.
Shannon just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shannon moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Shannon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A left lands for Thibodeaux.
A punch lands to the side of Shannon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shannon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shannon throws a head kick that misses.
Thibodeaux tests Shannon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shannon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Thibodeaux. Those never looked like landing.
Thibodeaux backing away here, and Shannon unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shannon slips under a jab from Thibodeaux.
Teague Shannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shannon misses with a two punch combination.
Shannon takes one to the side of the head.
Shannon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shannon lands with a kick to the temple. Thibodeaux shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shannon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Shannon.#ROC2#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by Shannon.
Oh Thibodeaux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thibodeaux lands with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shannon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shannon is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Thibodeaux like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Thibodeaux from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teague Shannon!

Event: TR72: On The Mainland Boys
Date: Jun 29, 2022

#R1#
Geissler lands a jab.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Gerry Geissler has been cut.
Geissler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thibodeaux under the eye.
Geissler misses with a hook to the body
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Geissler misses with a left hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux lands a head shot.
Thibodeaux paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Geissler loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
As Geissler looks to move away, Thibodeaux throws a big counter combo but Geissler just gets out of the way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Geissler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux scores with a body shot.
Geissler throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Geissler.
Thibodeaux catches Geissler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#Geissler is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Gerry Geissler's cut even more.
Geissler 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.
Geissler throws a sloppy body shot
and Thibodeaux counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matth Thibodeaux!
A victorious Matth Thibodeaux thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 12: Granger v McDonald
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
A big right from Son misses.
Son throws a low kick but Rajantaka avoids it.
Son throws a quick inside leg kick.
Son misses with a low kick as Rajantaka jumps back.
Rajantaka blocks a jab.
Son fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Son displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rajantaka throws out the jab.
Son only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Son chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A lazy body kick from Son
and Rajantaka counters with a low kick, right behind Son 's knee.
Rajantaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son throws a big shot that misses.
We've been told by Rajantaka's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rajantaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Son was well out of range. Poor timing from Rajantaka.
Son 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.
Rajantaka avoids the body shot from Son.
As Son tries to get set, Rajantaka tries to push him back and clinch up but Son manages to avoid the attempt.
Son avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Son throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rajantaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rajantaka slips a straight right by Son.
Son shoots in looking for a takedown. Rajantaka tries to sprawl out of it but Son keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rajantaka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A counter left hand to the body from Rajantaka misses its target.
Son dives in for a single leg takedown but Rajantaka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rajantaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Son.
The fighters circling - Son throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Son scores with the left hand. Rajantaka knows he should have avoided that one.
Rajantaka misses with a head kick.
Rajantaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Son throws out the jab.
Son misses with a head kick.
Son throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Rajantaka takes one to the chin there.
Rajantaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Son swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Son bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Son misses with a hook to the body
and Rajantaka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Son fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rajantaka manages to avoid it.
Son throws an overhand right that lands on Rajantaka's shoulder, as Rajantaka tries to avoid the shot.
Rajantaka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A big left from Son misses.
And Rajantaka counters with a quick kick to the body but Son blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Rajantaka.
Rajantaka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Son tries to work over Rajantaka's front leg with a kick but Rajantaka checks it.
Tarmo Rajantaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Son 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.
Son fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rajantaka manages to avoid it.
Son scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Son connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rajantaka's hands.#T3#
That kick from Son tenderised Rajantaka's leg. Rajantaka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rajantaka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Son's head.
Son punishes Rajantaka's body with a nice straight punch.
Son scores with a kick to the midsection.
Son fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rajantaka is breathing heavily.
Son connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Son turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Son lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice jab there from Rajantaka.
Son lunges at Rajantaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rajantaka's hand. #ROC2#Rajantaka is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rajantaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Son.
Son scores with a hook to the body. Rajantaka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Rajantaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Son avoids the head kick by Rajantaka.
Rajantaka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rajantaka takes a swing at Son's ribcage but misses. #KD2#
Son bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Rajantaka! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Oh Rajantaka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Son postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rajantaka is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Son, into his guard. #REVR#
Son pulls Rajantaka in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hueng Son dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rajantaka takes one to the chin there.
Rajantaka seems to have got his legs back now.
Rajantaka delivers a nice body kick.
Son is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2#Rajantaka is rocked!
Son has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Son drops Rajantaka with a straight right hand, right on the button! Son follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hueng Son!
Hueng Son decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: TR70
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Munhoz tries for a takedown but Thibodeaux circles away easily
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Munhoz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Munhoz passes to side control.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munhoz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thibodeaux keeps working.
Thibodeaux really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Munhoz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Munhoz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thibodeaux, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Thibodeaux's face as Munhoz controls the position. #T1#
Munhoz tries to move to mount but Thibodeaux blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Munhoz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thibodeaux has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Munhoz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thibodeaux is looking for a sweep.
Munhoz remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Munhoz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thibodeaux is trying to improve his position.
Munhoz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Munhoz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thibodeaux, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Munhoz advances to mount.
Munhoz looking to control but Thibodeaux is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thibodeaux is desperately trying to improve his position but Munhoz has a good base and remains in mount.
Thibodeaux bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Munhoz 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#
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!
Munhoz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thibodeaux!
Munhoz avoids the attempt from Thibodeaux to control.#T3#
Munhoz wants to take his opponent's back but Thibodeaux doesn't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Munhoz wants to finish this one by submission but Thibodeaux is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Munhoz.
Thibodeaux is looking to improve his position but Munhoz isn't that keen on the idea.
Munhoz is trying to take his opponent's back.
Munhoz moves to back control. #SUB#
Munhoz is looking for the choke from the back position but Thibodeaux is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Thibodeaux fending off the submission attempt from Munhoz. #SUB#
Munhoz has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Thibodeaux has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munhoz keeps control of the position as Thibodeaux tries to break free. #T4##SUB#
Munhoz working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Thibodeaux is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Munhoz has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Thibodeaux taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex Munhoz!

Event: TR67
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1##TD2#
O Darren feints and as Thibodeaux raises his hands in defense, O Darren changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thibodeaux has momentary wrist control but O Darren slips an elbow through the middle.
O Darren is stalling in the full guard.
O Darren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thibodeaux is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thibodeaux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thibodeaux looking for a sweep. Not yet Thibodeaux, not yet.
O Darren is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Thibodeaux has his feet on O Darren's thighs here. He's pushed O Darren off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! O Darren screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matth Thibodeaux!
A very excited looking Matth Thibodeaux 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: TR64: Rockafella's Debut
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and O Darren holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
O Darren is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
O Darren tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thibodeaux just stands there and leans against the cage.
O Darren is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thibodeaux to keep the fight standing.
Matth Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moxley O Darren.
O Darren goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thibodeaux prevents it.
Thibodeaux is defending well against a takedown attempt.
O Darren is working for takedown but Thibodeaux is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thibodeaux is pressed up against the cage. O Darren has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thibodeaux down to the mat. Thibodeaux avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. O Darren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Darren looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. O Darren defends it nicely.#T1##TD2#
Thibodeaux tries to sprawl but O Darren drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Thibodeaux is looking for a sweep. O Darren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
O Darren seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Thibodeaux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thibodeaux is trying to defend against the ground and pound but O Darren scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
O Darren is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thibodeaux taking some punishment here, with O Darren in his half guard. #T2#
O Darren lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
O Darren landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
O Darren keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
O Darren scoring with strikes to the body and head.
O Darren scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
O Darren is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thibodeaux is just riding it out for now. O Darren eventually gives up the hold.
O Darren wants to free his trapped foot but Thibodeaux is holding on for dear life with his legs.
O Darren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
O Darren wants to control but Thibodeaux is keeping him busy. #T3#
O Darren sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thibodeaux tries to get to full guard but O Darren has control of the leg.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thibodeaux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thibodeaux.
O Darren chips away with some ground and pound.
O Darren lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Thibodeaux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
O Darren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thibodeaux swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB#
Thibodeaux working for a triangle but O Darren defends it easily.
O Darren postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thibodeaux trying to keep a closed guard but O Darren is proving a slippery customer.
O Darren slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
O Darren content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Darren sitting in guard, not really doing much.
O Darren works over Thibodeaux with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moxley O Darren dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the head.
Thibodeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and O Darren counters with a nice double leg into guard.
O Darren looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Thibodeaux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
O Darren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thibodeaux looking for a guillotine here but O Darren defends easily. #SUB#
Thibodeaux looking for a triangle here. O Darren is fighting it but it looks tight! Thibodeaux pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, O Darren is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Matth Thibodeaux!
Matth Thibodeaux seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TR54: On the Berge of Light
Date: May 04, 2022

#R1#
Mendes takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Danilo Mendes has been cut.
Mendes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Luciano circles away.
Luciano seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#KD#
Luciano lands a big uppercut and Mendes crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mendes looks OK. Luciano waves Mendes back to his feet!#ROC#Mendes is rocked!
Luciano cracks Mendes's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Mendes slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Luciano can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Luciano!
A very excited looking Tony Luciano 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: TR54: On the Berge of Light
Date: May 04, 2022

#R1#
Steve uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Duke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Steve counters with a one-two to the body.
Duke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steve tries to bum rush Duke with a series of wild strikes but Duke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steve but Steve pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Steve moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Duke dives in for a single leg takedown but Steve sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Steve could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Duke misses with a low kick as Steve jumps back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve swats away the attempt to clinch by Duke.
Duke moves in looking to clinch but Steve pushes him off.#CL2#
Duke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Steve wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duke tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Duke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Duke clinches up with Steve and pushes him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Steve is looking to break free of the clinch but Duke has double underhooks.
Steve wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Duke has him pressed against the cage.
Steve is trying to break free.
Duke goes for a takedown attempt but Steve pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Island Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Duke.
Steve stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Duke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Duke drops his hands momentarily and Steve takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Steve misses with a hook
and Duke counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Island Steve has been cut.
Island Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steve scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Duke looks for a takedown but Steve sprawls well.
Duke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Duke moves to clinch but Steve breaks away
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
Steve throws a series of punches but Duke moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steve throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Duke on the side of the head.
Duke slips a straight right by Steve.#CL2#
Duke closes the distance and clinches.
Duke jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steve walks away with a smile on his face. Duke gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A jab from Duke finds it's way through Steve's defenses.
Duke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steve throws a nice looking combination but Duke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steve goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice straight punches there by Steve. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steve.
Nice shot by Steve.
Steve leaves Duke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Duke looks winded!
Steve fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Duke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steve.
Steve lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Duke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steve misses the jab.
Steve throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steve feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dukes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Steve is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Steve throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Duke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steve throwing a counter right hand but Duke manages to avoid it.
Duke swings widly with a right hand
and Steve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Duke is defended easily by Steve.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duke circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Steve works the jab nicely.
Duke swinging wildly here.
Duke shoots in for a double leg but Steve sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steve looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Duke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steve.
No joy there for Steve, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Duke throws a leg kick but Steve sees it coming and moves out of range.
Steve throws a lazy right hand but Duke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve slips a jab and a cross from Duke.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve misses with a few strikes there.
Steve is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Steve works the jab nicely.
Steve looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Duke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Island Steve dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Island Steve's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Steve throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duke. #CL2#
Duke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steve, pushing him back against the cage.
Steve tries to circle away but Duke has him pinned against the cage.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duke backwards.
Steve is trying to push Duke away but Duke has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Duke stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Duke breaks from the clinch.
Steve scores with a hook.
Duke has a takedown stuffed.
Luke Duke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Duke closes the distance and clinches.
Steve is trying to break the clinch but Duke has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land. #T1#
Steve wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steve pushes Duke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duke drops down looking for an ankle pick but Steve pulls his leg out and moves away.
Duke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Duke tries for a takedown but Steve sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Island Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Duke.
Duke is breathing heavily.
Duke takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Steve tries to keep at a distance but Duke has taken the fight into the clinch.
Duke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steve's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duke.
A frustrated look appears on Duke's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Steve wants to get back to striking at distance but Duke won't allow it.
Steve looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duke. #BC2#
Duke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Duke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Steve throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Duke on the side of the head.
Steve throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!#CL2#
Duke moves into range and clinches up with Steve.
Steve is trying to break free.
Steve tries to break the clinch but Duke is controlling the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steve as Duke tries to tie him up.
Duke fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Steve wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steve looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steve lands a body shot.
Steve is looking to break free of the clinch but Duke has double underhooks.
Steve looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Duke tries to circle away but Steve has him pinned against the cage.
Steve is trying to break the clinch but Duke is controlling him.
Steve has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Steve's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Steve blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Steve.
Steve tries to circle away but Duke has him pinned against the cage.
Duke tries for a takedown. No joy.
Duke tries to break free but Steve pushes him back against the cage.
Duke jumps guard but Steve turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Duke backwards.
Steve misses with some punches.
Duke tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Steve smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Duke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Steve is trying to break free.
Steve wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Duke is looking to control Steve's arms but Steve gets an underhook and turns him. Now Duke has his back to the cage.
Steve is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Steve is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steve wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steve wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Steve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duke walks into a stiff left hand from Steve.
Duke fails to land with a series of punches.
Steve is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Island Steve dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Island Steve's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Steve just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Steve gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Steve pushes Duke off and scrambles back to his feet. #CL2#
Duke moves into the clinch.
Duke tries to pull guard but Steve forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Steve has had enough of the clinch but Duke keeps him there for the moment.
Steve is looking to break free of the clinch but Duke has double underhooks.
Duke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steve's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve tries to break the clinch but Duke is controlling the position.
Steve is trying to break the clinch but Duke is controlling him.
Steve is trying to break the clinch but Duke has him pressed against the cage.
Steve lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Steve is trying to push Duke away but Duke has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steve has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Steve's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Island Steve is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Steve.
Duke tries to clinch up but Steve circles away and keeps his distance.
Duke fails to land the takedown.
Steve swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Island Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Duke.
Duke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Duke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Duke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Duke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steve smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Steve connects with a good right hand that stumbles Duke. Duke circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Steve lands with an uppercut that bounces Duke off the cage and back into range.
Nice jab there from Steve.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duke walks into a straight right hand from Steve.
Duke shoots in but no luck this time.
Steve lands with a hook. Duke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Duke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve takes a swing at Duke's ribcage but misses.
Duke fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steve thuds his right hand into Duke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice straight punches there by Steve. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steve.
Steve lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Duke ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Steve scores with a shot to the body.
Duke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steve.
Duke tries to clinch but Steve is having none of it. #T3#
Steve cracks Duke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steve getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Duke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Steve throws a series of punches but Duke avoids them all with ease.
Steve throws a body punch but Duke moves out of range.
Steve feints a jab promting Duke to slip. Steve then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Duke slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Duke throws a lazy head kick
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steve keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steve avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Steve wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steve scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steve looks to land a combination. Duke sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Steve misses.
Steve sets himself, and Duke steps forward looking for the clinch! Steve avoids it this time.
Steve showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duke.
Steve scores with a hook.#T4#
Steve connects with a looping right hand.
Duke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Duke slips a jab and a cross from Steve.
Duke closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Duke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Duke gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Steve counters with a left to the body.
Steve lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Steve connects with a right hand. Duke shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve jabs Duke right on the nose. Duke blinks but takes it well.
Duke misses with a looping right.
Luke Duke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duke takes one to the chin there.
Island Steve is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steve throws a series of punches but Duke avoids them all with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Island Steve showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Steve, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Island Steve!

Event: TR52: McClane's Request
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1##CL#
Zahari takes the fight into the clinch.
McGavin can't get the takedown.
McGavin working hard to break the clinch.
McGavin working hard to break the clinch.
McGavin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stalling in the clinch from Zahari.
McGavin working hard to break the clinch.
McGavin working hard to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Zahari.
McGavin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGavin'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.
McGavin taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zahari stalls. #T1#
Zahari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zahari lands a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Brucie McGavin has been cut.
Zahari lands with a short shot to the head.
McGavin tries to circle away but Zahari has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Zahari manages to break the clinch.
McGavin is looking to clinch but Zahari is avoiding it.
McGavin misses with a hook. Zahari ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Zahari closes the distance and pushes McGavin back into the cage.
Zahari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zahari lands with a right to the head.
Zahari lands a hook that snaps the head of McGavin backwards.
McGavin takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zahari. #T2#
Zahari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Zahari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ghasem Zahari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGavin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Zahari misses the target.
McGavin just misses with a punch to the body.
Zahari lands the left hand.
Zahari scores with a jab to the head.
Zahari throws an overhand right that lands on McGavin's shoulder, as McGavin tries to avoid the shot.
McGavin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zahari but Zahari pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zahari misses with a low kick.
Zahari blocks a head kick by McGavin. #CL#
Zahari has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zahari pushes McGavin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
McGavin breaks the clinch. #CL#
Zahari forces McGavin back against the cage and clinches.#T3##BC#
Zahari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zahari uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#That has opened up Brucie McGavin's cut even more.
Zahari throws a looping overhand right but McGavin ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Zahari rushes McGavin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zahari throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGavins head.
Zahari prevents McGavin from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Zahari breaks the clinch.
Zahari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGavin was well out of range. Poor timing from Zahari.
McGavin avoids the body shot from Zahari.
Jab from Zahari.#ROC#McGavin is rocked!
Zahari is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches McGavin flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! McGavin is out cold! Zahari holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ghasem Zahari!
In defeat, Brucie McGavin stepped up to the mic, saying 'I snorted a blaze before the fight and couldn't concentrate.'.

Event: TR50: Half A Century
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1##KD#
Shusharin lands a big uppercut and Mendes crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mendes looks OK. Shusharin waves Mendes back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Danilo Mendes has been cut.
Mendes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shusharin.
Shusharin throws a hook to the side of Mendes's head but Mendes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shusharin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mendes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shusharin circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Mendes to the canvas! Mendes doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Shusharin keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stanislav Shusharin!

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