Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 194
Date: Jan 26, 2025

#R1#
Strong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kasparas.
We've been told by Strong's head coaches at Ragnarok\'s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Strong throws a body kick that misses.
Kasparas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strong circles away quickly and effectively.
Strong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kasparas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kasparas 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.
Kasparas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kasparas.
Kasparas misses with a two punch combination.
Strong scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong connects with an inside leg kick.
Strong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kasparas looks winded!
Strong connects with a body shot that sends Kasparas's belly button to the back.
Strong lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Gwendylyn Kasparas has been cut.#T1#
Strong scores with a nice body kick.
A combination from Strong does no damage. #KD#
Strong lands a big head kick that sends Kasparas tumbling to the mat! Strong takes a step backwards and waves Kasparas back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Strong connects with a body shot that sends Kasparas's belly button to the back.
Strong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#That has opened up Gwendylyn Kasparas's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Strong lands a big right hand that sends Kasparas crashing to the mat! Strong stays standing though and waves Kasparas back to his feet!#ROC#Kasparas is rocked!
BAM! Strong delivers a spinning backfist that drops Kasparas like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Lucaerys Strong!

Event: TOF 194
Date: Jan 26, 2025

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Tatum.
Tatum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Tatum.
A swing and a miss from Tatum.
Leao ducks under a wild hook from Tatum.
Leao with a nice calf kick.#CL#
Leao clinches up with Tatum and pushes him back against the cage.
Tatum slowing the pace effectively.
Leao throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tatum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tatums head.
Tatum swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Tatum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum throws a body shot but no joy.
Leao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tatum in his tracks.
A telegraphed right hand from Leao misses the target.
A jab from Tatum misses.
Tatum listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Leao takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Leandro Leao has been cut.
Tatum 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.
Dredd Tatum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leao manages to avoid it.
Leao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Leao takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tatum throws a sloppy body shot
and Leao counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tatum's knee momentarily.
Leao slips under a jab.
Leao defending well as Tatum loads up on a big left hand.
Tatum swings for the body but Leao moves out of range.
Tatum throws a jab when Leao was well out of range.
Leao tries a head kick but it misses.
Tatum swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Leao makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tatum throws a body shot but no joy.
Tatum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tatum ducks under a wild hook from Leao.
Tatum throws a hook but Leao avoids it easily.
Tatum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leao counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Tatum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatum smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Tatum.
Tatum misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Leao counters by moving into the clinch.
Tatum looking to stall.
Tatum wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tatum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tatum wants to break free but Leao has control.
Tatum makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leao lands with a right to the head.
Leao lands a nice uppercut.
Tatum looking to stall.
Leao has a couple of punches blocked by Tatum.
Leao throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tatum swings wildly with an uppercut but Leao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tatum is trying to force a seperation but Leao has the dominant position.#T3#
Tatum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leao avoiding damage as Tatum throws knees to the body.
Leao tries to work over Tatum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leao throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Leao looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Leao lands an elbow that stopped Tatum in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Dredd Tatum has been cut.
Leao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Tatum blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Tatum.
Leao misses with an elbow strike. #BC2#
Tatum breaks the clinch.
A big right from Tatum misses.
That kick from Leao tenderised Tatum's leg. Tatum is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tatum misses the jab.
Tatum throws a jab when Leao was well out of range.
Tatum lunges at Leao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leao's hand.
Tatum swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Leao counters by clinching up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leao. #T4#
Tatum using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leao throws a head punch that misses.
Leao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leao misses with a punch to the body.
Leao misses with a punch to the body.
Leao lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Tatum is rocked!
Leao creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tatum with a big uppercut! Tatum tries to clinch up but Leao pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tatum to the mat! Tatum covers up and Leao unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Leandro Leao!
After the fight, Leandro Leao was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: TOF 193
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Finn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yogpeeth.
Good shot there by Yogpeeth.
Finn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Trials Of Fortitude in the buildup to the fight.
Finn with a jab.
Yogpeeth throws a sloppy head kick and Finn moves out of range easily.
Yogpeeth throws a front kick that sends Finn stumbling back into the cage.
Finn throws a lazy uppercut
and Yogpeeth counters with a stiff right hand.
Finn misses with a left hand
and Yogpeeth counters with a nice uppercut.
Finn throws out a loose jab but Yogpeeth uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Finn misses.
Yogpeeth misses with a body kick.
Yogpeeth ducks under a wild hook from Finn.
Donk. Yogpeeth catches Finn right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Yogpeeth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#It looks like Rudra Yogpeeth has been cut.
Yogpeeth is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Finn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yogpeeth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Finn's head backwards.
Yogpeeth throws the kick towards the body but Finn avoids it.
Yogpeeth just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yogpeeth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Finn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Finn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yogpeeth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finn.
Yogpeeth blocks a low kick nicely.
Yogpeeth misses with a head kick.
Yogpeeth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Finn's hands.
Yogpeeth looks to land a body kick but Finn moved away.
Finn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Yogpeeth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Finn digs a good hook to Yogpeeth's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finn throws an off balance right hand
and Yogpeeth makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yogpeeth scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yogpeeth misses with a kick to the body.
Finn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yogpeeth cracks Finn with a good jab.
Yogpeeth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finn was well out of range. Poor timing from Yogpeeth.
Finn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Finn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Finn looks to score with a jab to the body but Yogpeeth is just out of range.
Yogpeeth is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Finn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Finn connects with a body shot.
Finn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yogpeeth in his tracks. #ROC#Yogpeeth is rocked!#T3#
Finn circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Yogpeeth tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Finn wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Freddy Finn!
Freddy Finn 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: TOF 193
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Bradock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manfred slips under a jab.
Manfred is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bradock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Klaus Manfred seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradock swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Manfred gets a double leg takedown into Bradock's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bradock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Manfred trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manfred slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradock is looking for a sweep.
Bradock manages to work his way to half guard, despite Manfred's best efforts.
Manfred wants to pass to mount but Bradock is defending the position. #T1#
Manfred takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bradock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manfred. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Manfred lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Manfred throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Manfred trying to control the action but Bradock is working from the bottom.
Manfred working Bradock over with strikes.
Manfred is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Manfred 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.
Manfred wants to control but Bradock is keeping him busy. #T2#
Bradock wants to get back to full guard.
Manfred trying to control the pace.
Bradock moves into full guard.
Manfred throws a big elbow that misses.
Bradock trying to keep a closed guard but Manfred is proving a slippery customer.
Manfred tries to free his leg and advance position but Bradock is retaining full guard.
Manfred wants to control from the top but Bradock keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manfred accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Manfred throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bradock throws a fast counter high kick but Manfred manages to duck under it in time.
Bradock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Loratcho Bradock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manfred misses with a looping left.
A jab from Bradock misses.
Manfred keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Manfred moves out of range as Bradock strikes.
Bradock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An inside leg kick from Manfred misses.
Manfred throws a right and a left that Bradock avoids nicely. #T4#
Manfred blocks a head kick by Bradock.
Manfred misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bradock is looking for the big counter here.
Manfred takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bradock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bradock moves out of range as Manfred strikes.
Manfred walks into a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Klaus Manfred has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Manfred feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bradock controls Manfred momentarily but Manfred frees himself.
Manfred missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manfred slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T5#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manfred accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manfred chips away with some ground and pound.
Manfred looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Manfred trying to control but Bradock is working from the bottom.
Manfred landing with the ground and pound. #T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Manfred throwing strikes from guard but Bradock blocks nicely.
Manfred wants to control from the top but Bradock keeps moving.
Manfred with a flurry of punches that miss.
Manfred trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Manfred missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manfred wants to control from the top but Bradock keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Manfred fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T7#
Nice defenses there by Bradock.
Bradock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bradock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manfred.
Bradock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bradock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Manfred to score with a decent uppercut.
Bradock throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
so Manfred counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Manfred throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bradock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Manfred wants to control from the top but Bradock keeps moving.
Bradock trying to control the position. #T8#
Manfred throws an elbow that misses. Bradock uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Manfred's guard. Nice move by Bradock!#REVB##SUB#
Manfred escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bradock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Manfred seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Manfred escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bradock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manfred keeping moving, preventing Bradock from controlling successfully. #T9#
Manfred looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bradock is one step ahead there.
Manfred working a defensive guard but Bradock passes into half guard.
Manfred is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manfred is pressing down on Bradock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klaus Manfred dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Klaus Manfred's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Bradock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bradock.
Bradock misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Manfred counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bradock won't be happy with that.
Bradock tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Manfred is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bradock knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bradock for a finish.
Manfred scores with punches to the body.
Manfred is not going to allow Bradock to sit and survive in this position.
Manfred is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Bradock up. #T1#
Manfred is landing with strikes. Bradock can't take much more of this.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manfred misses with punches from the back.
Klaus Manfred overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bradock tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Manfred scores with a couple of good head shots there.
BOOM! Manfred connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Manfred content just to control the position here.
Manfred lands a big shot there that rocks Bradock but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Manfred controlling his opponent. #T2#
Manfred lands a big elbow.
Manfred lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #ROC#Bradock is rocked!
Manfred is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Bradock goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Manfred!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Klaus Manfred!
After winning the bout, Klaus Manfred thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 191
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Ferreira.
Ferreira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Koski has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ferreira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferreira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koski avoids the body shot from Ferreira.
Koski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferreira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ferreira jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Koski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ferreira's half guard.

Ferreira makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ferreira loads up on a big right hand but Koski slips the punch.
Ferreira checks a leg kick.
Ferreira shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koski lands a nice looking body shot.
Ferreira loads up on a big right hand but Koski slips the punch.
Koski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Koski.
Koski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Koski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ferreira backs up against the cage.
Koski misses with a lunging right hand
and Ferreira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koski misses with a straight right.
A left lands for Ferreira.
Ferreira lands with a good body shot.
Koski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ferreira throws a body punch but Koski moves out of range.
Ferreira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ferreira throws an overhand right that lands on Koski's shoulder, as Koski tries to avoid the shot.
Ferreira lands the left hand.
Koski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ferreira checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Koski throws a hook but Ferreira blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Ferreira to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Koski misses
and Ferreira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Koski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ferreira to the mat! Ferreira manages to get full guard. #T2##ES#
Ferreira manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ferreira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koski throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferreira misses the target.
Koski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ferreira to score with a decent uppercut.
Triton Koski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Koski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ferreira's half guard.
Ferreira avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koski.
Ferreira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #ES#
Ferreira has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Koski is on him like a limpet, forcing Ferreira back against the cage.
Ferreira blocks an uppercut.
Koski throws a head punch that misses.
Ferreira manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Koski goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Koski misses with a body punch.
Ferreira trying to stall but Koski improves his position.
Ferreira lands with a short shot to the head.
Ferreira is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Romulo Ferreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Triton Koski.#BC#
Ferreira breaks from the clinch.
Koski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferreira.
A countering left hand to the body from Koski misses.
Ferreira throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Koski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ferreira won't be happy with that.
Koski prevents Ferreira from escaping the position.
Ferreira trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Koski creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ferreira sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Koski throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4#
Ferreira is trying to get back to his feet.
Ferreira being controlled for a moment.
Ferreira tries to escape but Koski is in control.
Ferreira is working to avoid the ground and pound but Koski connects with a decent elbow.
Koski creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ferreira sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ferreira wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
An elbow from Koski crashes against the mat. #T5#
Ferreira is working to avoid the ground and pound but Koski connects with a decent elbow.
Koski trying to control the position but Ferreira is working away.
Ferreira tries to escape but Koski is in control.
Koski controls the position from side control.
Koski trying to control the position but Ferreira is working away.
Koski tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ferreira tries to escape but Koski is in control. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Koski postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Koski looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ferreira is avoiding damage well.
Ferreira is pushing Koski's head away, looking to escape. Koski manages to hold on to the position though.
Koski controls the position.
Koski throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ferreira is trying to escape the position but Koski is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Ferreira explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Koski misses with a hook. Ferreira ducked under it nicely.
Ferreira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koski.
Koski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ferreira is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Koski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ferreira moves out of range of the body kick from Koski.
Ferreira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koski lands a jab.#T7#
Koski throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferreira.
A little feinted left hand from Ferreira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ferreira stuffs the takedown attempt from Koski. Koski gets slowly back to his feet.
Koski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ferreira throws a lazy right hand but Koski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferreira throws a shot from downtown. Koski moves away and avoids it.
Ferreira misses with a straight left.
Koski just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferreira works Koski's body with a nice hook.
Ferreira blocks a head kick by Koski.
Koski throws a leg kick
and Ferreira counters with a right hand to the body.
Koski misses with a low kick.
Ferreira throws a hook but Koski blocks it.
Koski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Koski swings for the body but Ferreira moves out of range.
Koski misses with a low kick. #T8#
Koski shoots in for a double leg but Ferreira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Koski wants to land a leg kick but Ferreira is out of range.
Koski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferreira.
Ferreira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koski on the side of the head.
Ferreira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferreira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ferreira lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Koski staying out of range there.
A low kick lands for Koski.
Ferreira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koski.
An attempted straight right counter from Ferreira misses the target.
Koski staying out of range there.
Koski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ferreira throws the left hand but Koski avoids the punch easily.
Ferreira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koski throws out a loose jab but Ferreira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferreira.
Koski shoots in but Ferreira avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T9#
Ferreira takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #TD2#
Koski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ferreira is trying to buck Koski off.
Ferreira is not content to let Koski control the position.
Koski working the strikes but Ferreira uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Koski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ferreira defending well though.
Ferreira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Koski wants to control but Ferreira is keeping him busy.
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 Romulo Ferreira will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Koski misses with a low kick.
Koski throws a low kick but Ferreira moves out of range easily.
Koski throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferreira throwing a counter right hand but Koski manages to avoid it.
Ferreira avoids a kick to the body.
Koski shoots and misses
and Ferreira counters with a right hand to the body.
Koski misses with a body punch
and Ferreira counters with a straight right hand.
Koski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Koski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ferreira counters with a nice body shot.
Koski throws a body punch but Ferreira moves out of range.
Koski walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ferreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferreira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Koski to score with a decent uppercut.
Ferreira is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ferreira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Koski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Koski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ferreira lands with a straight right. Koski didn't see that one coming.
Ferreira misses the jab.
Romulo Ferreira is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferreira is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Koski.
Koski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Koski looks to land a left hand but Ferreira moved out of range nicely.
Ferreira's corner calls for a 1-2. Ferreira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ferreira ducks under a wild hook from Koski.
Koski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ferreira.
Ferreira takes a swing at Koski's ribcage but misses.
Ferreira staying out of range there.
Koski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Koski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira.
Ferreira scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
A big left from Koski misses.
Ferreira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koski on the side of the head.
Ferreira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferreira.
Koski misses with a head kick.
Koski closes the distance and clinches up with Ferreira, looking for a takedown. Koski pushes Ferreira against the cage but Ferreira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ferreira avoids the body shot from Koski.
The fighters circling - Ferreira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koski with the counter takedown but Ferreira avoids it easily.
Ferreira moves out of range of the body kick from Koski.
A combination from Ferreira does no damage.
Ferreira thows a left - swing and a miss!
A clash of legs there as Ferreira blocks the low kick.
Ferreira takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Koski looks to land a left hand but Ferreira moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Koski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferreira.
Ferreira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ferreira lands a jab to the head.
Ferreira slips under a jab from Koski.
Ferreira lunges at Koski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koski's hand.
Ferreira avoids the head kick by Koski.
Koski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferreira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body kick from Koski.
Koski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ferreira looks to throw the jab but Koski is out of range.
Romulo Ferreira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferreira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ferreira slips under a jab from Koski.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferreira misses the target.
Koski takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferreira checks a leg kick.
Koski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Koski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Ferreira misses the target.
Koski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferreira.
Koski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Koski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferreira avoids the head kick by Koski.
Ferreira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Koski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ferreira misses with an uppercut
and Koski counters with a one-two to the body.
Koski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferreira.
Ferreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koski moves away.
Ferreira checks a low kick from Koski.
Ferreira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koski.
Ferreira is looking to counter punch.
Koski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ferreira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T5#
Ferreira misses with a hook. Koski ducked under it nicely.
Koski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferreira.
Ferreira swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koski.
Koski misses with a looping right.
Nice jab there from Ferreira.
Koski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ferreira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ferreira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koski circles away quickly and effectively.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ferreira has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ferreira and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Koski misses with a kick to the body.
Koski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira.
Koski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ferreira.
Koski misses with a head kick.
Ferreira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T6#
Ferreira loads up on a big right hand but Koski slips the punch.
And Koski tries to counter it with a takedown but Ferreira pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Koski throws a low kick but Ferreira avoids it.
Ferreira swinging wildly here.
Ferreira avoids the body shot from Koski.
A little feinted left hand from Ferreira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferreira misses with a straight left.
Ferreira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koski avoids the body shot from Ferreira.
Ferreira checks the leg kick.
Ferreira misses the shot to the body.
Ferreira misses with a looping right.
Ferreira throws a poor cross that misses
and Koski counters with a nice leg kick.
Koski dives in for a single leg takedown but Ferreira sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Romulo Ferreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Triton Koski.
Koski pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T7#
Koski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferreira moves forwards but Koski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Koski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferreira throwing a counter right hand but Koski manages to avoid it.
Ferreira looks to land a right hand but Koski moved out of range.
Ferreira avoids a kick to the body.
Koski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ferreira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koski slips a straight right by Ferreira.
A left lands for Ferreira.
A telegraphed right hand from Koski misses the target.
Ferreira is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ferreira moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferreira misses the target.
Ferreira slips a straight right by Koski.
Ferreira throws a body punch but Koski moves out of range.
Koski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferreira.#T8#
Koski's corner calls for a 1-2. Koski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ferreira shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Koski lands with an uppercut that bounces Ferreira off the cage and back into range.
Ferreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferreira throws a lazy right hand but Koski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ferreira takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ferreira slips under a jab.
Ferreira throws a right and a left that Koski avoids nicely.
Ferreira throws the left hand but Koski avoids the punch easily.
Ferreira ducks under a wild hook from Koski.
Koski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Koski looks to throw the jab but Ferreira is out of range.
Koski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koski throws the left hand but Ferreira avoids the punch easily.
Ferreira is looking to counter punch.
Koski avoids the body shot from Ferreira. #T9#
Ferreira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koski.
Ferreira misses with a straight left.
Ferreira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Koski moves out of range as Ferreira strikes.
Koski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferreira throws out a powerful jab.
Ferreira throws a jab but it's blocked by Koski. #TD2#
Koski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ferreira is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Koski misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Koski looks up at the clock and then as Ferreira takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Koski smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Romulo Ferreira will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Koski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferreira.
Koski throws a jab when Ferreira was well out of range.
Ferreira looks to land a right hand but Koski moved out of range.
Koski misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick there by Koski.
Koski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferreira throws out the jab.
A jab from Koski finds it's way through Ferreira's defenses.
Koski connects with a jab.#TD2#
Ferreira gets caught flat footed, as Koski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Ferreira is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Koski presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferreira slows down the pace here.
Koski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ferreira's efforts to push away.#T1#
Ferreira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koski working aggressively here.
Koski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ferreira is struggling to control the position.
Koski working aggressively here.
Koski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferreira. #TD2#
Koski lands a takedown into guard.
Koski looking to sit in guard and control but Ferreira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2##SU#
Ferreira decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Koski, up you get!
Koski ducks under a wild hook from Ferreira.
Koski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferreira.
Koski throws a head kick but Ferreira moves out of range.
Ferreira takes a swing at Koski's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Koski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ferreira napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koski landing strikes. #ES#
Ferreira explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Ferreira just misses with a punch to the body.
Koski slips under a jab from Ferreira.
A big left from Koski misses.
Ferreira throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koski! But no joy.#T3#
Koski moves away from the strike by Ferreira.
Ferreira digs a good body shot into Koski's ribs.
A jab from Ferreira misses.
Ferreira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koski.
Ferreira throwing a counter right hand but Koski manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Koski feints and as Ferreira raises his hands in defense, Koski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Koski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferreira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Koski is controlling him. #ES#
Ferreira pushes Koski off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ferreira punishes Koski's body with a nice straight punch.
Ferreira lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Koski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ferreira missing with a left hand there. Koski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Koski there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koski looks for a takedown but Ferreira sprawls well.
Koski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koski misses with a hook
and Ferreira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ferreira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koski.
Koski with the counter takedown but Ferreira avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Ferreira. No joy for Koski on that attempt.
Romulo Ferreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Triton Koski.
Koski throws a lazy head kick
and Ferreira counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferreira throws a big shot that misses.
Koski throws a lazy body kick
letting Ferreira counter with a right hand.
Ferreira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ferreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Ferreira as he connects with a hook.
Triton Koski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Ferreira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koski was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira.
Ferreira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Koski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferreira throws out the jab.
Ferreira misses the jab.
Koski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ferreira defends it well.
Koski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ferreira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Koski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ferreira's sensitive parts.
Ferreira throws the left hand but Koski avoids the punch easily.
Koski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ferreira moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKoski.
Ferreira defending well as Koski loads up on a big left hand.
Koski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ferreira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferreira goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Koski scores with a nice right hand. #T6#
Ferreira misses with a body shot.
A jab from Ferreira misses.
Koski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ferreira checks a low kick from Koski.
Ferreira misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Ferreira there.
Ferreira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koski.
Koski throws a head kick but Ferreira moves out of range.
Ferreira throws out a loose jab but Koski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferreira throws an overhand right that lands on Koski's shoulder, as Koski tries to avoid the shot.
Koski cracks Ferreira with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ferreira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koski throws a leg kick that misses.
Koski pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T7#
Koski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferreira's waist but Ferreira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koski off to one side.
Koski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ferreira lands a jab.
Ferreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Koski misses the jab.
Ferreira slips under a jab from Koski.
Ferreira with a nice cross.
Koski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ferreira's sensitive parts.
Ferreira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferreira throws a hook but Koski avoids it easily.
Koski lands with a right hand.
Ferreira thows a left - swing and a miss! #T8#
Nice uppercut lands for Ferreira. That snapped Koski's head back.
Koski throws a low kick but Ferreira avoids it.
Ferreira throws a shot from downtown. Koski moves away and avoids it.
Koski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Koski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koski shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice straight punches there by Ferreira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ferreira.
Koski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ferreira lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A left lands for Ferreira.
Koski slips a straight right by Ferreira.
Koski throws a push kick but Ferreira slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Koski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ferreira wants to stand up but Koski is controlling him. #T9##ES#
Ferreira is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A head punch on the inside from Koski fails to land. #BC2#
Koski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koski shoots and misses
and Ferreira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koski moves away from the strike by Ferreira.
Ferreira avoids the body shot from Koski.
Koski moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Koski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ferreira bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
Koski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ferreira's half guard.
Ferreira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulo Ferreira!

Event: TOF 191
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
O Rally throws the left hand but Gold avoids the punch easily.
Sean O Rally seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold gets cracked with a nice right hand there by O Rally.
O Rally is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gold.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gold! But no joy.
O Rally wants to slow Gold down by chopping away at his legs.
A countering left hand to the body from Gold misses.
O Rally bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Rally is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gold defending well as O Rally loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
O Rally feints and as Gold raises his hands in defense, O Rally changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
O Rally stops Gold from standing up.
Gold keeping full guard, as O Rally tries to pass.
Gold has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
O Rally looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Gold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O Rally pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gold is keeping the position for now.
O Rally trying to control but Gold is working from the bottom.
Gold looking for a sweep. Not yet Gold, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
O Rally just misses with a punch to the body.
Gold tests O Rally's chin there with a solid looking shot.
O Rally really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gold misses with a hook.#T2#
O Rally stalks Gold and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gold's face. Gold staggers backwards, shaken.
Gold throws a body shot but no joy.
O Rally throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A combination from O Rally does no damage.
O Rally catches Gold with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
O Rally takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gold's coach down at Ragnarok\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gold's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
O Rally swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gold moves out of range as O Rally strikes.
Gold scores with a nice head shot.
O Rally throws a low kick but Gold avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Gold. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gold.
O Rally throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Rally.#T3#
O Rally uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gold.
O Rally misses with a series of wild punches.
Gold blocks a jab.
Gold doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
O Rally throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Rally bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gold's head backwards.
Dustin Gold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Rally walks into a stiff left hand from Gold.#ROC2#O Rally is rocked!#TD#
Gold tries to sprawl but O Rally drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Gold makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gold stuffs the takedown.
Gold is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Rally.
O Rally throws a lazy right hand but Gold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gold.
Oh O Rally is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Rally was well out of range. Poor timing from Gold.#T4#
O Rally throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
O Rally throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gold misses with a hook. O Rally ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Gold misses.
Gold cracks O Rally with a left hook right on the temple and O Rally goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Gold lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully O Rally is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dustin Gold!

Event: TOF 191
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Daddy throws a shot from downtown. Boston moves away and avoids it.
Boston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Daddy slips under a jab from Boston.
Boston avoids the body shot from Daddy.
Daddy lands a two punch combo.
Daddy cracks Boston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daddy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boston moves out of range as Daddy strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Boston misses the target.
Daddy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daddy jabs Boston to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Daddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boston moves away.
Boston is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Daddy has his takedown stuffed
and Boston counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
Boston gets caught napping as Daddy dives in and scores a takedown. Boston manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Boston looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Daddy passes into side control.
Daddy is looking to take a break and control but Boston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boston is trying to get back to half guard.
Daddy is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Boston's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
Boston is not content to let Daddy control the position.
Daddy grinds an elbow into Boston's temple.
Boston regains half guard.
Boston is refusing to be controlled, as Daddy sits in half guard.
Boston is trying to get back to full guard.
Boston preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boston trying to control but Daddy postures up. #T3#
Daddy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boston trying to control from the bottom.
Daddy is pressing down on Boston's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boston is holding on for now.
Boston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daddy.
Daddy drops an elbow to the side of Boston's head.
Boston wants to get back to full guard.
Boston trying to control here.
Daddy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Daddy moves nicely into side control.
Daddy trying to control the action but Boston is working from the bottom.
Boston is trying to get back to half guard.
Boston wants to control but Daddy postures up.
Boston tries to escape but Daddy is in control.
Boston struggling a bit here.
Daddy wants to control but Boston is keeping him busy. #T5#
Boston is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Daddy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Daddy trying to control the action but Boston is working from the bottom.
Daddy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Boston sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boston is looking to reverse the position.
Daddy grinds an elbow into Boston's temple.
Daddy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Boston sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Boston is not content to let Daddy control the position.
Daddy lands some shots froms side control.
Daddy working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Daddy taking a breather here.
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Boston avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Daddy.
Daddy grinds an elbow into Boston's temple.
Daddy is working Boston over with some ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Boston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Daddy controlling the position from side mount. #T8#
Daddy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Boston is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Daddy trying to control the action but Boston is working from the bottom.
Daddy scoring with punches and elbows.
Daddy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Daddy working away.
Daddy is looking to take a break and control but Boston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Daddy is trying to ground and pound but Boston uses the momentary lack of control by Daddy to regain half guard. #T9#
Boston is trying to get back to full guard.
Boston gets back to full guard.
Daddy is in close to Boston's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Daddy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daddy trying to control but Boston is working from the bottom.
Boston seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Boston looking for a guillotine here but Daddy defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Big Daddy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Boston scores with a jab to the head.
Boston misses with a wild body shot.
Daddy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boston with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Boston as he connects with a hook.
Daddy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Daddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Daddy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boston lands the left hand.#T1#
Boston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boston uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Daddy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boston throws out the jab.
Daddy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boston.
Daddy with the counter takedown but Boston avoids it easily.
Daddy fails to land with a series of punches.
Boston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daddy circles away quickly and effectively.
Daddy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch lands to the side of Daddy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Daddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daddy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boston counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Daddy defending well as Boston loads up on a big left hand. #T2##TD2#
Boston gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Daddy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daddy controlling from the top position.
Daddy connects with a couple of short punches.
Boston controlling the position.
Big Daddy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Boston working for a triangle but Daddy defends it easily.
Boston keeping moving, preventing Daddy from controlling successfully. #T3#
Daddy with a nice head shot there.
Daddy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Boston holds on and takes a little breather.
Daddy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boston is keeping the position for now.
Daddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Boston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Boston wants to stand but Daddy is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Daddy lands a nice shot that snaps Boston's head back.
Daddy shoots in but Boston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Daddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daddy misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Boston misses the target.#TD2#
Daddy shoots in and gets a takedown into Boston's guard.
Boston is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Daddy dives into side control. #REVR#
Boston regains half guard.#T5#
Boston trying to get back to full guard but Daddy takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Boston is looking to get to half guard.
Boston taking shots to the head.
Daddy can't control as he wanted to and Boston manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Daddy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Daddy is trying to control the action in half guard but Boston is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Daddy working over Boston with some ground and pound. Boston looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T6#
Boston makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boston.
Daddy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Daddy advances to half guard.
Boston trying to control here.
Daddy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Daddy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boston keeps working.
Daddy is nestled in close to Boston, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T7#
Nice strikes from Daddy there.
Boston avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Daddy.
Boston is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Daddy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Daddy's back!
Daddy covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Daddy is in bad spot here.
Good control from Boston.
Boston tries to get the hooks in deep but Daddy pushed the leg off.
Daddy tries to escape but Boston has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T8#
Daddy trying to control the position but Boston manages to sink in the hooks.
Boston controlling well, preventing Daddy from escaping the position.
Daddy turns into Boston and is now in his guard.
Daddy trying to control but Boston is working from the bottom.
Daddy landing with the ground and pound.
Daddy stands up over Boston, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Boston working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Daddy has passed into half guard!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boston wants to control but Daddy is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9#
Boston is positioning himself well to prevent Daddy advancing to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Daddy lands a nice short elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Daddy connects with a nice short shot to Boston's temple.
Daddy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boston is refusing to be controlled, as Daddy sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daddy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Daddy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Daddy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Big Daddy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Daddy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boston in his tracks.
Clarence Boston is winning the standup battle so far.
Boston takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Daddy digs a good hook to Boston's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy looks for a takedown but Boston sprawls well.
Daddy scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Daddy misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Boston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daddy doesn't seem phased though.
Daddy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Daddy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boston.
Daddy slips under a jab from Boston.
Boston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boston throwing a counter right hand but Daddy manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Daddy shoots in and gets a takedown into Boston's guard.#T2#
Boston looking to control. #SUB#
Boston had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daddy defends it easily.
Daddy postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boston wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Daddy is now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Daddy seems content to control.
Ground and pound from Daddy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daddy looks to land a strike but Boston avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T3#
Daddy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Daddy trying to control but Boston is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Boston has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Daddy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Boston.
Daddy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Boston down.
Boston is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Daddy working the ground and pound but Boston is defending the strikes. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boston is working to avoid the ground and pound but Daddy connects with a decent elbow.
Daddy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Daddy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Daddy lands some shots froms side control.
Daddy controls the position from side control.
Daddy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Clarence Boston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Boston gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Daddy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Boston's face.
Boston is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Daddy lands a big elbow.
Daddy landing strikes from the mount and Boston is in trouble!
Daddy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC2#Boston is rocked!
Boston tries to hold on but Daddy pushes him away.
Daddy lands a heavy elbow.
Oh Boston is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T6#
Daddy unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Daddy.
Daddy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Boston looks a forlorn figure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boston takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Daddy's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Daddy!
Big Daddy really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Honest Apparel ($30 SPECIAL ALL Shorts!) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: TOF 191
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Josh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasilios.
Josh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Josh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Josh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Vasilios counters with a nice double leg into side control. Josh won't be happy with that.
Josh is trying to work for a sweep but Vasilios has mounted him!
Josh can't escape the position.
Vasilios can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Josh is looking to escape.
Vasilios prevents Josh from getting the reversal.
Josh is squirming around, avoiding Vasilios's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Josh takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Josh can't escape the position.
Josh is in a horrible position here. Vasilios smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Josh is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vasilios tries to control but Josh wriggling away.
Vasilios prevents Josh from getting the reversal.
Vasilios looking to control but Josh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vasilios lands a nice shot to the head.
Josh has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Vasilios's lack of action.
Josh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Josh wants to control but Vasilios is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Josh wants to improve his position but Vasilios is controlling well.
Josh is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vasilios wants to lay and pray for a moment but Josh keeps working.
Josh wants to improve his position but Vasilios is controlling well.
Josh gets back to full guard. #T3#
Vasilios stays in close to Josh's body and controls the position.
Vasilios looking to sit in guard and control but Josh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Josh is pushing down on Vasilios's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vasilios is fighting to maintain full guard but Josh has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vasilios wants to improve his position but Josh is controlling well.
Josh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Josh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Josh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vasilios wants to control but Josh is keeping busy. #T4##SUB2#
Josh looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Josh controlling the action here.
Josh works his way into full mount!
Vasilios can't escape the position. #T5#
Josh looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Vasilios is squirming around, avoiding Josh's attempts to control the action.
Vasilios tries to hold on but Josh postures up.
Josh with shots to the head and body - Vasilios looks very uncomfortable down there.
Vasilios tries to hold on but Josh postures up.
Josh wants to control the pace but Vasilios is squirming around nicely.
Vasilios tries to lock up and control but Josh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vasilios manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T6#
Vasilios holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Josh is looking for a kimura but Vasilios is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Josh to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Josh is working for a kimura but Vasilios is defending it quite comfortably.
Josh wants to pass to mount but Vasilios is defending the position.
Vasilios manages to get to full guard.
Josh wants to pass the guard but Vasilios is keeping the position.#T7#
Josh trying to control but Vasilios is working from the bottom.
Vasilios is trying to control the position but Josh postures up.
Josh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Vasilios looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Josh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Josh advances position into side control!
Josh misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Josh fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Vasilios is looking to regain half guard here but Josh keeps moving and retains side control.
Vasilios is trying to control Josh's posture but Josh avoids it.
Josh wants to control but Vasilios is keeping him busy. #T9##SUB2#
Josh tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vasilios is looking to reverse the position.
Josh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vasilios keeps working.
Josh working away.
Josh trying to control the action but Vasilios is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Josh tries to advance to mount but Vasilios denies him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rogan Josh will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Vasilios takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vasilios shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rogan Josh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Josh lands a lovely overhand right.
Josh throws a head kick but Vasilios moves out of range.
Josh throws a sloppy head kick and Vasilios moves out of range easily.
Vasilios tries to clinch up but Josh circles away and keeps his distance.
Josh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vasilios's hands.
Vasilios connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice defenses there by Josh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Josh throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Vasilios counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Josh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Josh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vasilios.
Josh sizes up Vasilios with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
A jab from Vasilios does it's job there.
Josh lands the left hand.
Rogan Josh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Josh plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vasilios fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Josh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Vasilios drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vasilios advances to full mount.
Vasilios wants to control the pace but Josh is squirming around nicely.
Josh is in a horrible position here. Vasilios smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Josh tries to hold on but Vasilios pushes him away. #T2#
Josh tries to improve his position but instead Vasilios has taken his back!
Josh covers up after that shot from Vasilios.
Vasilios not allowing Josh to control his hands. #SUB#
Josh is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Vasilios gets his way!
Josh rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Josh wants to get back to full guard.
Josh throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Josh is staying active underneath Vasilios, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Josh taking some punishment here, with Vasilios in his half guard. #T3##SUB#
Vasilios is looking for a kimura but Josh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vasilios to get the leverage.
Vasilios lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Vasilios is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vasilios lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Josh trying to control here.
Josh is looking to improve his position.
Vasilios is thwarting Josh's attempts to control the position.
Vasilios seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Josh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Josh wants to get back to full guard.
Josh keeping hold of Vasilios's head, controlling as best he can.
Josh is looking to improve his position.
Josh is staying active underneath Vasilios, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vasilios scores with a sloppy right hand. Josh should have avoided that one.
Josh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vasilios tries to counter with a takedown but Josh is quick to defend against it.
Rogan Josh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Josh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vasilios drops down looking for a counter takedown but Josh sprawls and moves away.
Vasilios fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T5#
Vasilios displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Josh throws out the jab.
Vasilios shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Josh defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkandros Vasilios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Josh throws a right and a left that Vasilios avoids nicely.
Nice shot by Josh.
Josh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
so Vasilios counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Josh is on top in guard. #REVB#
Josh works over Vasilios with some ground and pound from guard.
Vasilios working a defensive guard here. #T6#
Josh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vasilios managing to control the position.
Josh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vasilios is keeping the position for now.
Josh trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Vasilios manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T7#
Vasilios with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vasilios being controlled here momentarily.
Vasilios won't allow Josh to sweep him here.
Alkandros Vasilios overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vasilios is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Josh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vasilios lands a couple of elbows.
Josh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Josh wants to sweep but no luck.
Vasilios seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Josh keeping moving, preventing Vasilios from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vasilios postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vasilios avoids the head kick by Josh.
Josh throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Josh misses the shot to the body.
Vasilios swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Vasilios shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Josh manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vasilios trying to control but Josh is working from the bottom. #T9#
Josh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vasilios trying to control the position from guard on top but Josh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasilios is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Josh is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vasilios passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Josh struggling a bit here.
Josh tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alkandros Vasilios will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Vasilios has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vasilios there as he acknowledges the shot.
Josh looks to throw the jab but Vasilios is out of range.
Josh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vasilios just misses with a punch to the body.
Josh throws a head kick that misses.
Vasilios appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Josh looks to land a right hand but Vasilios moved out of range.
Vasilios takes a swing at Josh's ribcage but misses.
Josh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vasilios swings for the body but Josh moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Vasilios.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Josh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Josh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vasilios keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Josh.
Josh 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.
Vasilios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasilios shoots in for a takedown but Josh shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Josh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vasilios drops down looking for a counter takedown but Josh sprawls and moves away.
Josh lands with an overhand left.
Vasilios throws a body punch but Josh moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Josh. That's going to slow Vasilios down.
Josh cracks a nice hook into Vasilios's ribs.
Josh throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilios.
Josh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vasilios has been working on his balance at Ragnarok\'s Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Josh.
Vasilios steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Josh.
Josh throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilios.
Vasilios feinted with a counter takedown.
Josh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice inside leg kick there by Josh. That's going to slow Vasilios down. #T2#
The fighters circling - Josh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vasilios tries to counter with a takedown but Josh is quick to defend against it.
Josh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vasilios.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkandros Vasilios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasilios digs a good hook to Josh's body.
Josh throws a series of punches but Vasilios moves out of range.
Vasilios shoots and misses
and Josh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasilios avoids a kick to the body.
Josh looks to throw the jab but Vasilios is out of range.
Jab, jab by Josh - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Vasilios.
Vasilios tries to counter with a takedown but Josh is quick to defend against it.
Vasilios changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Josh tries to avoid it but Vasilios manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Josh to the ground. Josh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vasilios throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Josh counter with a right hand. #T3#
Josh tries a head kick but it misses.
Vasilios shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Josh as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vasilios keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Josh.
Josh tries to bum rush Vasilios with a series of wild strikes but Vasilios uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Josh misses the shot to the body.
Vasilios half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vasilios avoids the body shot from Josh.
Josh misses the shot to the body.
Josh throws a lazy right hand but Vasilios sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Josh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vasilios misses with a takedown attempt
and Josh counters with a nice uppercut.
Vasilios is looking to wear down Josh with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Josh throws a sloppy head kick and Vasilios moves out of range easily.
Vasilios drops down looking for a counter takedown but Josh sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Josh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Josh swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Vasilios holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Josh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good standup being displayed there by Vasilios as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Vasilios scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Josh is looking to regain half guard here but Vasilios keeps moving and retains side control.
Vasilios cracks Josh with a big elbow.
Vasilios scores with punches from side control.
Vasilios is looking to take a break and control but Josh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vasilios working away.#T5#
Vasilios is working Josh over with some ground and pound from side control.
Josh is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Vasilios is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Josh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Josh regains half guard.
Vasilios drops an elbow to the side of Josh's head.
Josh is not content to let Vasilios control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vasilios connects with a nice short shot to Josh's temple. #T6##SUB2#
Josh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vasilios pulls his head out easily.
Josh is in trouble now - Vasilios has advanced to mount!
Josh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Josh swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Vasilios cracks Josh with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Josh tries to improve his position but instead Vasilios has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Josh's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Vasilios not allowing Josh to control his hands. #T7##SUB#
Vasilios looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Vasilios is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Josh knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Josh for a finish.
Josh manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vasilios's guard. Nice work there by Josh.
Vasilios seems keen to control Josh's posture.
Vasilios is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T8#
Josh wants to control from the top but Vasilios keeps moving.
Josh pushing down on Vasilios's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vasilios works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Vasilios is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Josh frees his head nicely. Oh but Vasilios has switched to an armbar! Josh is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Alkandros Vasilios!
Alkandros Vasilios decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Rogan Josh was interviewed post fight and said 'If you ever start taking things too seriously, just remember that we are talking monkeys on an organic spaceship flying through the universe!'.

Event: TOF 190
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1#
Socippo scores with the left hand. Mnusk knows he should have avoided that one.
Mnusk digs a good hook to Socippo's body. #CL2#
Socippo instigates a clinch.
Socippo lands a right hand.
Mnusk wants to break free but Socippo has control.
Mnusk is looking to break free of the clinch but Socippo has double underhooks.
Socippo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mnusk is trying to push Socippo away but Socippo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Socippo lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Elo Mnusk has been cut.
Mnusk missing with knees to the body.
Socippo has Mnusk pressed against the cage, preventing Mnusk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Socippo throws an elbow but misses.
Mnusk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Socippo throws a head punch that misses.
Socippo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Socippo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Socippo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Socippo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mnusk is looking to break free of the clinch but Socippo has double underhooks.
Mnusk working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Socippo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mnusk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Socippo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Socippo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Socippo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mnusk wants to break free but Socippo has control.
Socippo lands with a short shot to the head.
Socippo missing with knees to the body.
Socippo lands with a light punch inside.
Mnusk tries to break the clinch but Socippo is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Socippo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mnusk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mnusk can't break the clinch. #T2#
Socippo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mnusk is defending well for now.
Socippo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Socippo.
Socippo keeps control of Mnusk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mnusk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mnusk blocking some punches.
Socippo keeps control of Mnusk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Mnusk breaks the clinch.
Mnusk blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mnusk scores with a sloppy right hand. Socippo should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Socippo moves into the clinch successfully.
Socippo has Mnusk pressed against the cage, preventing Mnusk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mnusk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Socippo pushes Mnusk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Socippo lands a hook that snaps the head of Mnusk backwards.
Socippo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Socippo swings wildly with an uppercut but Mnusk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Socippo has a couple of punches blocked by Mnusk.
Socippo misses with an elbow over the top.
Mnusk wants to get back to striking at distance but Socippo won't allow it.
Socippo swings wildly with an uppercut but Mnusk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Socippo prevents Mnusk from breaking the clinch.
Mnusk blocking some punches.
Mnusk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Socippo.
A right hand to the body from Socippo.
Socippo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Socippo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Socippo misses with a body punch.
Mnusk misses with a punch on the inside.
Socippo gets through Mnusk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Mnusk manages to break the clinch.
Mnusk misses with an uppercut.
Socippo takes a swing at Mnusk's ribcage but misses.
Socippo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Mnusk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mnusk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mnusk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mnusk ducks under a wild hook from Socippo.#T5#
Socippo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mnusk.
Nice shot lands for Socippo.
Socippo misses with a jab to the body
and Mnusk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Socippo defending well as Mnusk loads up on a big left hand.
Socippo lands a glancing blow to the side of Mnusk's head.#CL2#
Socippo closes the distance and pushes Mnusk back into the cage.
Mnusk blocks an uppercut.
Mnusk tries to break the clinch but Socippo is controlling the position. #BC#
Mnusk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mnusk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mnusk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Socippo's head.#T6#
Socippo throws a head kick that half 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!
A big left from Mnusk misses.
Socippo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mnusk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Socippo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mnusk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Socippo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Socippo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mnusk counters with a stiff right hand.
Mnusk looks to land a left hand but Socippo moved out of range nicely.
Socippo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Mnusk misses the target.
Socippo slips under a jab from Mnusk.
Socippo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mnusk thows a left - swing and a miss! #T7#
Mnusk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mnusk seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Socippo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mnusk misses with an uppercut.
Mnusk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Socippo.
It looked like Mnusk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Socippo misses with a left hand
and Mnusk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mnusk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mnusk tries to bum rush Socippo with a series of wild strikes but Socippo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Socippo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mnusk.
Mnusk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mnusk takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T8#
A big right from Socippo misses.
Socippo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mnusk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mnusk throws a shot from downtown. Socippo moves away and avoids it.
Socippo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mnusk.
Mnusk is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A swing and a miss from Mnusk.
Mnusk tries to move into range but Socippo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Socippo moves into the clinch.#BC#
Mnusk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Socippo takes the fight into the clinch.
Socippo misses with a hook from the clinch. #T9#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Socippo lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Socippo.
Socippo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Socippo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mnusk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mnusk wants to get back to striking at distance but Socippo won't allow it.
Mnusk has had enough of the clinch but Socippo keeps him there for the moment.
Mnusk tries to break the clinch but Socippo is controlling the position.
Socippo scores with a shot to the side of Mnusk's head.
Mnusk is trying to break the clinch but Socippo is controlling him.
Mnusk wants to break free but Socippo has control.
Mnusk tries to break free but Socippo pushes him back against the cage.
Mnusk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mnusk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Socippo misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Socippo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elo Mnusk's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Socippo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Socippo ducks under a wild hook from Mnusk.
Socippo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mnusk.
A jab from Mnusk misses.
Mnusk looks to throw the jab but Socippo is out of range.
Socippo tries to counter with a clinch but Mnusk shakes him off and moves away.
Socippo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Socippo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Socippo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mnusk!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socippo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mnusk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mnusk keeps the fight on the outside.
Mnusk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Socippo throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Mnusk tries to move into range but Socippo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Socippo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Socippo ducks under a wild hook from Mnusk.#CL2#
Socippo rushes Mnusk and presses him up against the cage.
Luther Socippo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mnusk blocks a body shot from Socippo.
Nice body punch from Socippo - that landed with a thud.
Mnusk working hard to break the clinch.
Socippo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mnusk's efforts to push away.
Socippo lands with a left to the head.
Socippo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mnusk's efforts to push away.
A short uppercut from Socippo. #T2#
Socippo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mnusk's elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Socippo obliges.
Socippo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mnusk.
Socippo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mnusks head.
Socippo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mnusk.
Socippo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mnusk's efforts to push away.
Socippo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mnusk trying to control the position but instead, Socippo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mnusk into the cage.
Socippo tries a body shot but Mnusk blocks it.
A short uppercut from Socippo. #T3#
Mnusk can't break the clinch.
Socippo lands a body shot.
Socippo throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Socippo.
Mnusk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Socippo working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Socippo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Socippo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Socippo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Socippo tries a body shot but Mnusk blocks it.
Mnusk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mnusk is trying to push Socippo away but Socippo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Socippo.
Socippo lands a knee to the head.
Mnusk takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Socippo misses with the head strike.
Mnusk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Socippo has him pressed against the cage.
Mnusk tries to break the clinch but Socippo is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Mnusk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Socippo.
Mnusk wants to break free but Socippo has control.
A nice left hand lands by Socippo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Socippo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Socippo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Socippo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mnusk's efforts to push away.
Socippo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Socippo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Socippo has Mnusk pressed against the cage, preventing Mnusk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T5#
Mnusk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mnusk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mnusk is trying to break free.
Socippo scores with a shoulder strike.
Socippo lands a nice shot to the body.
Socippo has Mnusk pressed against the cage, preventing Mnusk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Socippo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mnusk tries to break free but Socippo pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Socippo.
Mnusk is trying to break the clinch but Socippo has him pressed against the cage.
Socippo swings wildly with an uppercut but Mnusk uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A shot in the inside from Socippo. #BC#
Mnusk breaks from the clinch. #T6#
Socippo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mnusk throws a looping overhand right but Socippo ducks down to avoid it.
Elo Mnusk is winning the standup battle so far.
Mnusk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Socippo stuns Mnusk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mnusk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Socippo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Socippo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mnusk.
Mnusk connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Socippo gets a clinch.
Socippo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T7#
Mnusk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Socippo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Socippo misses with a body punch.
Mnusk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Socippo lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Socippo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Socippo scores with a shoulder strike.
Socippo misses with a punch to the body.
Socippo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Socippo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mnusk's elbow.
Mnusk is trying to push Socippo away but Socippo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Socippo working aggressively here.
Mnusk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mnusk is trying to break free.#T8#
Mnusk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Socippo tries to work over Mnusk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Socippo can't find room to land a body shot as Mnusk controls the action.
Socippo keeps control of Mnusk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Socippo.
Socippo is leaning against Mnusk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mnusk swings wildly with an uppercut but Socippo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mnusk blocks a body shot from Socippo.
Socippo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mnusks head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mnusk scores with a shoulder strike.
Socippo lands a nice elbow.
Mnusk wants to break free but Socippo has control.
Mnusk blocking some punches.
Socippo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T9#
Mnusk tries to break free but Socippo pushes him back against the cage.
Socippo lands an uppercut.
Socippo prevents Mnusk from breaking the clinch.
Mnusk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Socippo pushes Mnusk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mnusk blocks the elbow strike.
Socippo pushes Mnusk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Socippo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Socippo.
Socippo lands an elbow inside.
Mnusk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Socippo has him pressed against the cage.
Mnusk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Socippo lands a nice uppercut.
Mnusk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Socippo pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Socippo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Elo Mnusk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Socippo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Socippo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mnusk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mnusk lands a really nice looking cross but Socippo seems unphased.
Mnusk misses with a few strikes there.
Socippo looks to throw the jab but Mnusk is out of range. #CL2#
Socippo drives through and clinches with Mnusk against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mnusk is trying to break free.
Mnusk blocks an uppercut.
Mnusk blocking some punches.
Socippo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mnusk's efforts to push away.#T1#
Mnusk is trying to break free.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Socippo.
Socippo tries to throw a body punch but Mnusk avoids it by throwing Socippo back against the cage.
Socippo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Socippo.
Socippo can't find room to land a body shot as Mnusk controls the action.
Socippo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Mnusk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mnusk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Socippo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Socippo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mnusk counters with a two punch combo.
Mnusk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mnusk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Socippo moves away.#T2#
Mnusk scores with a jab to the head.
Socippo lands with a nice combination. Mnusk backs away looking to recover.
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!
Mnusk looks to throw the jab but Socippo is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Mnusk misses the target.
Socippo throws a big shot that misses.
Mnusk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Mnusk gets tackled into the cage by Socippo. Socippo maintains the clinch.
Socippo pushes off an throws an elbow but Mnusk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Mnusk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Socippo misses with an uppercut
and Mnusk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Socippo is looking to slow Mnusk down with leg kicks. #T3#
Mnusk throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Socippo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Socippo.
Mnusk blocking some punches.
Mnusk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Socippo has him pressed against the cage.
Socippo misses with an elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Socippo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Socippo throws a head punch that misses.
Socippo tries to throw a body punch but Mnusk avoids it by throwing Socippo back against the cage.
Socippo pushes off an throws an elbow but Mnusk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mnusk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mnusk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Socippo prevents Mnusk from breaking the clinch.
Socippo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mnusk working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Socippo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mnusk's efforts to push away.
Nice elbow from Socippo.
Socippo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Socippo lands a hook that snaps the head of Mnusk backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Socippo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mnusk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Socippo pushes off an throws an elbow but Mnusk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Socippo working aggressively here.
Socippo tries to land knees in the clinch but Mnusk avoids the damage to the body.
Socippo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Socippo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Socippo missing with knees to the body.
Socippo looking to throw knees to the head but Mnusk is blocking nicely. #T5#
A short left from Socippo.
Socippo cracks Mnusk with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Socippo.
Mnusk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Socippo lands with a right to the head.
Socippo lands an uppercut.
Socippo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mnusk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Socippo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mnusk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Socippo misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Socippo.
Socippo presses Mnusk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Socippo is working Mnusk over against the cage.#T6#
Socippo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Socippo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Socippo lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Socippo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Socippo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mnusks head.
Socippo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mnusk backwards. #ROC2#Mnusk is rocked!
Socippo lands a nice elbow.
Oh Mnusk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Socippo on the inside.
Socippo creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Mnusk! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Socippo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Socippo!
After winning the bout, Luther Socippo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Elo Mnusk spoke after the fight, saying 'It is what it is'.

Event: TOF 190
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1#
Mihaylov throws a combination. Marlin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Keanu Marlin has been cut.
Marlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marlin throws an overhand right that lands on Mihaylov's shoulder, as Mihaylov tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Mihaylov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marlin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mihaylov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab by Marlin.
Marlin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Krasimir Mihaylov has been cut.
Marlin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mihaylov's head.
Marlin digs a good body shot into Mihaylov's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Mihaylov closes the distance and pushes Marlin back into the cage.
Mihaylov tries to pull guard but Marlin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mihaylov tries to pull guard but Marlin holds him up against the cage and eventually Mihaylov drops back down to his feet.
Marlin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T1#
Mihaylov can't find room to land a body shot as Marlin controls the action.
Mihaylov tries to pull guard but Marlin won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krasimir Mihaylov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Marlin breaks from the clinch.
Marlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Mihaylov throwing a counter right hand but Marlin manages to avoid it.
Mihaylov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marlin.
Marlin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mihaylov.
Marlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mihaylov.
Marlin lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Mihaylov throws a wild body kick that Marlin sees coming a mile off.
Mihaylov is looking to clinch.
Marlin throws a lazy right hand but Mihaylov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marlin.
Mihaylov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mihaylov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marlin! But no joy.
Mihaylov lands a slapping body shot.
Marlin misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL#
Mihaylov rushes Marlin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Marlin.
Marlin working hard to break the clinch.
Mihaylov misses with a punch on the inside.
Mihaylov struggles to land a body shot inside as Marlin controls his hands. #BC2#
Marlin breaks the clinch.
Marlin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mihaylov counters with a straight right hand.
Mihaylov tries to clinch but Marlin moves out of range.
Marlin lands a nice hook to Mihaylov's body. Mihaylov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mihaylov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Marlin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mihaylov doesn't manage to clinch there - Marlin circles away. #T4#
Marlin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mihaylov missing with a left hand there. Marlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mihaylov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Marlin to counter with a crisp jab.
Marlin lands with a right hand.
Mihaylov blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mihaylov staying out of range there.
As Marlin looks to move away, Mihaylov throws a big counter combo but Marlin just gets out of the way.
Marlin swings widly with a right hand
and Mihaylov counters with a nice uppercut.
Mihaylov throws a nice head kick!
Mihaylov pushes Marlin away with a front kick.#T5#
Marlin lands with a nice body punch.
Marlin scores with a jab to the head.
Marlin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mihaylov counters with a stiff right hand.
Marlin swings for the body but Mihaylov moves out of range.
We've been told by Mihaylov's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marlin looks to land a right hand but Mihaylov moved out of range.
Marlin throws a right and a left that Mihaylov avoids nicely.
Marlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Mihaylov has Marlin up against the cage in a clinch.
Marlin blocks a body shot from Mihaylov. #T6#
A short right from Mihaylov.
Marlin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mihaylov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mihaylov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Mihaylov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mihaylov throws a body kick that misses.
Marlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marlin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mihaylov. That one must have hurt.
Mihaylov moves out of range of the strikes.
Mihaylov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Mihaylov wants to clinch up but Marlin keeps it at a distance.#T7#
Marlin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mihaylov.
Mihaylov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mihaylov throws a body punch but Marlin moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Marlin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A big right from Mihaylov misses. #CL#
Mihaylov clinches. #BC2#
Marlin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marlin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov cracks Marlin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mihaylov jabs Marlin right on the nose. Marlin blinks but takes it well.#T8#
Mihaylov misses with a looping left.
Marlin unleashes a big counter combination but Mihaylov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mihaylov looks to clinch
enabling Marlin to counter with a crisp jab.
Marlin moves out of range of the body kick.
Marlin misses with a looping left.
Mihaylov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Marlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mihaylov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice uppercut there from Mihaylov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mihaylov throws a push kick but Marlin slaps the foot to one side.
Marlin avoids the body shot from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov tries to clinch up.#T9#
Marlin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mihaylov scores with a nice body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mihaylov.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Marlin has knocked Mihaylov down with a huge combo! Marlin steps away and waves a wobbly Mihaylov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Mihaylov is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Marlin. Those never looked like landing.
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!
Marlin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Mihaylov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marlin throws a series of punches but Mihaylov moves out of range.
Mihaylov missing with a left hand there. Marlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keanu Marlin will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Marlin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mihaylov's hands.
Mihaylov tries to clinch but Marlin is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Marlin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mihaylov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marlin misses with a left hand
and Mihaylov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Mihaylov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marlin! But no joy.
Mihaylov slips a jab and a cross from Marlin.
It looked like Mihaylov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marlin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mihaylov.
Marlin looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL#
Mihaylov clinches with his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mihaylov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Marlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mihaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mihaylov can't find room to land a body shot as Marlin controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Mihaylov as the two fighters clinch.
Marlin misses with a punch on the inside.
Mihaylov misses with a body punch.
Marlin tries to break free but Mihaylov pushes him back against the cage.
Marlin is trying to break the clinch but Mihaylov has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Mihaylov as the two fighters clinch.
Marlin is breathing heavily.
Mihaylov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marlin prevents a body shot from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marlin's efforts to push away.
Mihaylov misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Mihaylov blocks an uppercut.
Mihaylov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marlin.
Mihaylov misses with the head strike.
Marlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov tries to throw a body punch but Marlin avoids it by throwing Mihaylov back against the cage.
Marlin can't break the clinch.
Marlin tries to throw a body punch but Mihaylov avoids it by throwing Marlin back against the cage.
Krasimir Mihaylov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marlin is trying to stall.
Mihaylov misses with a punch to the body.
Marlin has a couple of punches blocked by Mihaylov.
A shot in the inside from Mihaylov.
Marlin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marlin prevents a body shot from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marlin's elbow. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov lands a shot to the body.
Mihaylov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mihaylov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marlin backwards.
Marlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mihaylov lands a left hand.
Mihaylov misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Marlin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marlin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Some wild striking there from Marlin.
Mihaylov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Mihaylov closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Mihaylov lands a right hand. #BC#
Mihaylov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mihaylov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marlin! But no joy.
Keanu Marlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marlin takes a swing at Mihaylov's ribcage but 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!
Mihaylov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mihaylov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T5#
Marlin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mihaylov is looking to clinch but Marlin is avoiding it.
Marlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mihaylov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Marlin looks to throw the jab but Mihaylov is out of range.
Marlin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab from Mihaylov.
Marlin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mihaylov.
Marlin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mihaylov.
Marlin looks to land a left hand but Mihaylov moved out of range nicely.#T6#
Marlin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mihaylov cracks a nice hook into Marlin's ribs.
Marlin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mihaylov counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice body kick from Mihaylov.
Good shot there by Mihaylov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marlin misses with a right hand
and Mihaylov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mihaylov.#T7#
Mihaylov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mihaylov thuds his shin into the meat of Marlin's side.
Mihaylov doesn't manage to clinch there - Marlin circles away.
Mihaylov scores with a sloppy right hand. Marlin should have avoided that one.
Mihaylov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marlin lands a nice shot that snaps Mihaylov's head back.
Marlin lands with a cross.
Mihaylov lands a jab.#T8#
Mihaylov staying out of range there.
Mihaylov is looking to clinch but Marlin is avoiding it.
Marlin blocks a head kick by Mihaylov.
Marlin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marlin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mihaylov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mihaylov throws out a powerful jab.
Marlin throws a hook but Mihaylov avoids it easily.
Mihaylov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T9#
Marlin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mihaylov. Mihaylov obviously looking to wear him down.
Marlin stuns Mihaylov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mihaylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marlin.
Marlin jabs at Mihaylov's body.
Marlin lands with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov throwing a counter right hand but Marlin manages to avoid it.
Mihaylov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mihaylov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Marlin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krasimir Mihaylov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Marlin avoids the body shot from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Marlin eats them both and turns towards Mihaylov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mihaylov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mihaylov wants to clinch but Marlin slips to the side
and Mihaylov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mihaylov ducks under a wild hook from Marlin.
Marlin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mihaylov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaylov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mihaylov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Mihaylov wants to clinch
and Marlin counters with a left and a right that stings Mihaylov.
Marlin misses with an uppercut. Mihaylov saw that one coming.
Mihaylov tried to counter with a leg kick but Marlin avoided it.
Mihaylov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marlin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Mihaylov.
Marlin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mihaylov counters with a straight right hand.
Mihaylov scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
Mihaylov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marlin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mihaylov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marlin misses with a hook.
Mihaylov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Marlin.
Mihaylov tries to close the distance and clinch but Marlin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mihaylov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marlin. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marlin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Mihaylov counter with a right hand. #T3#
Mihaylov moves out of range of the strikes.
Mihaylov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Marlin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marlin missing with a left hand there. Mihaylov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marlin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marlin takes a swing at Mihaylov's ribcage but misses.
Marlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Mihaylov.
A little jabbing left from Marlin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mihaylov throws a body punch but Marlin moves out of range. #T4#
Mihaylov lands a head kick!
Marlin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mihaylov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donk. Marlin catches Mihaylov right on the button with a cross.
Mihaylov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marlin throws a lazy right hand but Mihaylov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mihaylov is looking for a counter combo.
Mihaylov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T5#
Marlin throws out a loose jab but Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mihaylov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marlin takes a swing at Mihaylov's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Mihaylov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marlin. Mihaylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mihaylov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marlin.
Marlin keeps the fight on the outside.
Mihaylov tries to clinch up.
Marlin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mihaylov slips under a jab from Marlin.#T6#
Marlin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mihaylov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marlin misses with a lunging right hand
and Mihaylov counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Mihaylov closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Marlin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Mihaylov closes the distance and clinches.
Mihaylov struggles to land a body shot inside as Marlin controls his hands.
Marlin misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Mihaylov pulls guard. #T7#
Marlin is pushing down on Mihaylov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mihaylov is fighting to maintain full guard but Marlin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marlin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Mihaylov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marlin is taking a breather. Mihaylov 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.
Mihaylov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marlin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marlin's back!
Mihaylov is not going to allow Marlin to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Marlin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mihaylov.
Marlin is in bad spot here. #T8##SUB#
Marlin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mihaylov tries to keep control of the position but Marlin is staying busy.
Marlin tries to escape but Mihaylov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Marlin trying to control the position but Mihaylov manages to sink in the hooks.
Marlin wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Mihaylov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Marlin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Marlin is really stuck here.
Marlin is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Mihaylov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T9#
Marlin trying to control the position but Mihaylov manages to sink in the hooks.
Marlin is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Mihaylov working for the choke. #SUB#
Mihaylov has got his arm under Marlin's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Marlin has spun round into Mihaylov's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Mihaylov wants to improve his position but instead Marlin has moved into half guard.
Marlin seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Mihaylov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: TOF 188
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Horton slips a jab and a cross from Deckel. #TD#
Horton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Deckel's guard.
Horton stands up over Deckel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Deckel keeping full guard, as Horton tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Horton working over Deckel with some ground and pound. Deckel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Deckel is looking to improve his position.
Deckel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Horton scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deckel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Horton.
Deckel wants to control but Horton is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Horton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Deckel is not content to let Horton control the position.
Horton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Horton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Horton is keen to just control but Deckel is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Horton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Deckel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Deckel is looking for a sweep. Horton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Horton trying to control the action but Deckel is working from the bottom.
Horton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Horton lands with a punch from half guard.
Horton working Deckel over with strikes. #T3#
Horton trying to control the action but Deckel is working from the bottom.
Deckel tries to roll over but Horton keeps him under control.
Deckel keeps trying to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Horton connects with a nice short shot to Deckel's temple.
Horton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Deckel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Deckel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Horton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Horton's back!#SUB2#
Deckel looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Horton is controlling Deckel 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. #T4#
Horton is in close to Deckel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Horton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Horton cracks Deckel with a solid left hand.
Horton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Horton trying to control but Deckel is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Deckel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Horton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Deckel tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Horton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Deckel's head.
Horton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Deckel keeping moving, preventing Horton from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Deckel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Horton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Horton tries to free his leg and advance position but Deckel is retaining full guard. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Horton trying to control but Deckel is working from the bottom.
Horton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Horton trying to control but Deckel is working from the bottom.
Horton looking to pass the guard.
Deckel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Horton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Horton is looking for a sweep. Deckel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Horton manages to get to full guard.
Horton wants to sweep here but Deckel controlling him for the moment.
Deckel trying to stand up but can't free himself from Horton's guard.
Deckel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Deckel tries to free his leg and advance position but Horton is retaining full guard.
Deckel forces his way into half guard.
Horton trying to control here. #T8#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Horton looking for submissions off his back.
Horton gets full guard.
Horton is trying to keep Deckel in close.
Deckel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Horton seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Horton working for a triangle but Deckel defends it easily.
Horton looking to control. #T9##SUB#
Horton working for a triangle but Deckel defends it easily. #SU2#
Deckel gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Horton misses the jab.
Deckel fails to land the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Deckel gets caught flat footed, as Horton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Horton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Horton throws a lazy right hand but Deckel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Horton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Deckel takes a kick to the side of the head.
Deckel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horton manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Horton, right into the meat of the thigh.
Horton misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton looks to land a left hand but Deckel moved out of range nicely.
Deckel throws a counter combo.
Deckel dives in for a single leg takedown but Horton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Horton scores with a leg kick. #T1##TD#
Horton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Deckel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Horton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Deckel is trying to get back to half guard.
Horton wants to control but Deckel is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Horton scores with punches from side control.
Horton grinds an elbow into Deckel's temple.
Horton trying to control the action but Deckel is working from the bottom.
Horton working the head and body with strikes.
Horton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Horton scoring with punches from side control.
Horton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deckel keeps working.
Horton gets to mount! Deckel was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Deckel working to try and regain half guard.
Horton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Deckel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Deckel is squirming around, avoiding Horton's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Horton cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T4#
Horton postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Deckel bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Horton and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marc Horton!

Event: TOF 188
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Jeffries works Andrade's body with a nice hook.
Jeffries connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andrade. Andrade circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed right hand from Jeffries misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Andrade tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bray Jeffries seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jeffries lands with an overhand left.
Andrade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Jeffries there.
Jeffries fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrade manages to avoid it.
Andrade appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jeffries ducks under a wild hook from Andrade.#TD2#
Jeffries closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jeffries not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jeffries throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Andrade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jeffries missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Jeffries throwing shots but Andrade is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrade is looking to escape.
Jeffries looks to land a strike but Andrade avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jeffries tries to free his leg and advance position but Andrade is retaining full guard.
Andrade keeping moving, preventing Jeffries from controlling successfully.
Jeffries scoring with some ground and pound.
Andrade avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jeffries scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Andrade keeping moving, preventing Jeffries from controlling successfully. #T2#
Jeffries throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andrade utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jeffries lands a couple of elbows.
Andrade definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jeffries has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jeffries wants to control from the top but Andrade keeps moving.
Jeffries throws a big elbow that misses.
Jeffries wants to control from the top but Andrade keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jeffries tests Andrade's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Andrade swinging wildly here.
Decent striking displayed by Jeffries there.
Andrade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jeffries.
A big right from Andrade misses.
Jeffries thuds his right hand into Andrade's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jeffries connects with a single shot there.
Jeffries has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jeffries shoots and misses
and Andrade counters with a one-two to the body.
Jeffries jabs at Andrade's body.
Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Andrade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Jeffries misses with a hook
and Andrade counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Bray Jeffries has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Andrade.
A little feinted left hand from Andrade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Jeffries.
Nice body punch from Jeffries.
Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jeffries.
Andrade misses with a hook
and Jeffries counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andrade thinking.
Jeffries tests Andrade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andrade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jeffries moves away.
Jeffries uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrade.
Jeffries swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Andrade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Jeffries feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T5#
Jeffries loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jeffries throws a big elbow that misses.
Andrade working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jeffries.
Jeffries working some strikes from top position.
Andrade keeping full guard, as Jeffries tries to pass.
Jeffries is looking to work some ground and pound but Andrade has wrist control.
Andrade wants to control but Jeffries passes easily into half guard.
Jeffries missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Andrade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T6#
Andrade is refusing to be controlled, as Jeffries sits in half guard.
Jeffries might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Andrade haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jeffries stops Andrade from getting back to his feet.
Andrade is trying to control but can't.
Jeffries seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Andrade does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Andrade 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jeffries swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrade throws a right and a left that Jeffries avoids nicely.
Jeffries shoots in and drives through. Andrade sprawls well.
Andrade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T7#
Andrade looks to land a combination but Jeffries avoids it well. #TD2#
Jeffries closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Andrade's guard.
Andrade trying to control the position here.
Jeffries works over Andrade with some ground and pound from guard.
Jeffries scoring with some ground and pound.
Jeffries won't allow Andrade to sweep him here. #T8#
Andrade keeping full guard, as Jeffries tries to pass.
Andrade is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Andrade seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Andrade looking for a sweep. Not yet Andrade, not yet.
Andrade has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jeffries throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T9#
Jeffries misses with a hook.
Andrade scores with a nice head shot.
Andrade takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jeffries missing with a left hand there. Andrade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andrade throwing a counter right hand but Jeffries manages to avoid it.
Andrade misses with a looping right.
Andrade throws a body punch but Jeffries moves out of range.
Andrade looks to score with a jab to the body but Jeffries is just out of range.
Andrade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jeffries misses the shot to the body.
Joey Andrade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jeffries displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andrade throws out the jab.
Jeffries scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bray Jeffries dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bray Jeffries's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jeffries lands with a nice body punch.
Jeffries pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andrade throwing a counter right hand but Jeffries manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Jeffries scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Andrade blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jeffries.
Jeffries thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Andrade is trying to get back to full guard.
Andrade is staying active underneath Jeffries, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeffries looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jeffries thows a huge punch but Andrade dodges it nicely. #T1#
Jeffries wants to pass the guard but Andrade is defending well.
Andrade keeping control of the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jeffries throwing shots but Andrade is blocking nicely.
Jeffries throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jeffries tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from Jeffries.
It looked like Andrade was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jeffries misses with a lunging right hand
and Andrade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Jeffries misses.
Andrade lands a head shot.
Jeffries looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Andrade is fending him off so far but Jeffries persists. Nope, Andrade circles away and we're back to standing.
Andrade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jeffries just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Andrade.#CL#
Andrade takes the fight into the clinch.
Jeffries is trying to drag Andrade to the mat but Andrade just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andrade.#T3#
Andrade working aggressively here.
A short right from Jeffries.
Jeffries can't find room to land a body shot as Andrade controls the action.
Jeffries tries for a takedown. No joy.
Joey Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bray Jeffries.
Andrade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jeffries can't get the takedown.
Andrade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Andrade.
Jeffries blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jeffries misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jeffries has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jeffries is trying to force a seperation but Andrade has the dominant position.#T4#
Jeffries is working for takedown but Andrade is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jeffries lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Andrade - that landed with a thud.
Andrade scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrade.
Andrade lands a right hand.
Jeffries is working for takedown but Andrade is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Andrade.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrade gets through Jeffries's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jeffries is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andrade pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jeffries is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Andrade is keeping busy.
Jeffries dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jeffries doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T5#
Andrade is pressed up against the cage. Jeffries has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Andrade down to the mat. Andrade avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jeffries ducks under a wild hook from Andrade.
Andrade with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jeffries to score with a decent uppercut.
Jeffries takes a swing at Andrade's ribcage but misses.
Jeffries throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andrade avoids the head kick by Jeffries.
Jeffries lands a really nice looking cross but Andrade seems unphased.
Andrade throws a series of strikes that have Jeffries backpedaling.
Jeffries throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Jeffries misses. #T6#
Jeffries loads up on a big right hand but Andrade slips the punch.
Andrade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Jeffries misses.
Jeffries takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jeffries fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andrade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jeffries keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jeffries appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jeffries stuns Andrade with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Andrade lands a nice hook to Jeffries's body. Jeffries takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jeffries shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Andrade as he jumps to the side. #T7#
Jeffries throws a hook to the side of Andrade's head but Andrade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andrade throws a body punch but Jeffries moves out of range.
Jeffries throws a big shot that misses.
Jeffries will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jeffries misses with an uppercut. Andrade saw that one coming.
Jeffries looks to land a left hand but Andrade moved out of range nicely.
Andrade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Andrade lands with an overhand left.
Jeffries thows a left - swing and a miss! #T8#
Jeffries lands with an overhand left.
Jeffries lands with a straight right. Andrade didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Jeffries misses the target.
Andrade throwing a counter right hand but Jeffries manages to avoid it.
Jeffries misses with an uppercut
and Andrade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jeffries misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrade misses with a looping left.
A jab from Jeffries 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!
Jeffries wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T9#
Andrade closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jeffries moves forwards but Andrade connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Andrade tries to keep at a distance but Jeffries has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jeffries misses with a punch to the body.
Jeffries tries to score a body lock takedown but Andrade shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jeffries misses with the head strike.
The referee calls for Jeffries to work.
Andrade gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jeffries.
Jeffries is breathing heavily.
Andrade lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joey Andrade will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bray Jeffries's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Jeffries.
Jeffries looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jeffries is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrade.
Andrade is looking for a counter combo.
Andrade misses with an uppercut.
Jeffries swings for the body but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jeffries thuds his right hand into Andrade's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jeffries throws a jab but it's blocked by Andrade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeffries shoots in looking for a takedown but Andrade manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jeffries's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jeffries fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jeffries takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A combination from Andrade does no damage.
It seemed like Jeffries was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Jeffries.
Andrade went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Andrade throws a right hand that Jeffries ducks under and follows up with a left that Jeffries also avoids with ease.
And Jeffries tries to counter it with a takedown but Andrade pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Andrade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jeffries wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jeffries throws the left hand but Andrade avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Andrade misses the target.
Jeffries lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Andrade tries to bum rush Jeffries with a series of wild strikes but Jeffries uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jeffries throws a sloppy body shot
and Andrade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jeffries takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jeffries shoots in and drives through. Andrade sprawls well.
Joey Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bray Jeffries.#T2#
Jeffries cracks Andrade with an open hand slap.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jeffries.
Andrade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jeffries moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jeffries misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrade.
Jeffries lands with a shot to the body.
Andrade looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jeffries misses with an uppercut.
Andrade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Andrade.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Andrade 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jeffries rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andrade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jeffries lands a body shot.
Jeffries looks to land a left hand but Andrade moved out of range nicely.
Jeffries jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jeffries swinging wildly here.
Andrade swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jeffries swings for the body but Andrade moves out of range.
Jeffries is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andrade was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Andrade leaves Jeffries with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jeffries misses with an uppercut. Andrade saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Andrade tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jeffries misses with a hook.
Andrade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jeffries.
Bray Jeffries seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jeffries jabs Andrade right on the nose. Andrade blinks but takes it well.
Jeffries just misses with a punch to the body.
Jeffries works the jab nicely.
Jeffries misses the shot to the body.
Andrade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jeffries misses with a wild body shot.
Andrade swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T5#
Andrade on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jeffries ducks under a wild hook from Andrade.
Andrade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jeffries.
Jeffries tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andrade sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jeffries somewhat.
A counter left hand to the body from Andrade misses its target.
Jeffries lands a glancing blow to the side of Andrade's head.
Andrade is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T6#
Jeffries swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Andrade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jeffries throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Andrade's waist but Andrade gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jeffries off to one side.
Andrade seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jeffries misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Jeffries there.
Andrade smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Andrade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jeffries.
Jeffries lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jeffries moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Andrade finds it's target.
Jeffries connects with a crisp jab. #T7#
Andrade lands a glancing blow to the side of Jeffries's head.
Andrade on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Andrade takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Jeffries misses its intended target.
Jeffries connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jeffries misses with a hook
and Andrade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrade fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Jeffries finds it's way through Andrade's defenses.
Jeffries shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andrade but Andrade pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T8#
Jeffries clobbers Andrade with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big left from Jeffries misses.
Jeffries misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Andrade counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeffries misses with an uppercut. Andrade saw that one coming.
Jeffries lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andrade. Jeffries does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Jeffries.
Decent striking displayed by Andrade there.#T9#
Jeffries connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Andrade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jeffries throws a jab when Andrade was well out of range.
Andrade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jeffries manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Jeffries as he connects with a hook.
Jeffries takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Andrade has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andrade there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jeffries just misses with a punch to the body.
Jeffries throws a jab when Andrade was well out of range.
Jeffries scores with a sloppy right hand. Andrade should have avoided that one.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bray Jeffries!

Event: TOF 189
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
McCoy throws a series of strikes that have Lewis backpedaling. #TD#
Lewis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McCoy sprawls well initially but Lewis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McCoy controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lewis trying to control the action but McCoy is working from the bottom.
Lewis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lewis's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lewis is looking for a kimura here.
McCoy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Lewis postures up.
Lewis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McCoy keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Lewis throws a big right hand that misses.
We've been hearing that Lewis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lewis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lewis trying to control but McCoy is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McCoy trying to keep a closed guard but Lewis is proving a slippery customer.
Lewis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lewis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but McCoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCoy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lewis. McCoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lewis takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Lewis scores with a jab. McCoy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lewis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCoy manages to avoid it.
Lewis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCoy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lewis to score with a decent uppercut.
Trayvon Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCoy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCoy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lewis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lewis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt.
Lewis scores with a nice right hand. #T4#
McCoy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lewis.
McCoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewis is just out of range.#TD#
Lewis gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCoy wants to control but Lewis postures up.
Lewis takes a little break here. McCoy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lewis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lewis working away.#T5#
Lewis wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCoy keeps working.
Lewis just content to control the position.
McCoy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lewis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lewis landing a few strikes.
The ground and pound from Lewis seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McCoy is trying to work for a sweep but Lewis has mounted him!#T6#
A nice elbow there by Lewis.
Lewis pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
BOOM! Lewis connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lewis with good strikes from the mount here!
McCoy is looking to get to half guard.
Lewis 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.
Lewis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McCoy is controlling an arm, preventing Lewis from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lewis lands a couple of good shots and McCoy has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T7#
McCoy looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lewis.
Lewis avoiding McCoy 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
McCoy preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lewis. #SUB#
Lewis has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. McCoy is defending well but eventually Lewis manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! McCoy has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Trayvon Lewis!
A less than humble Trayvon Lewis misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: TOF 189
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Bliss takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bliss's coach down at Ragnarok\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bliss's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bliss misses with an uppercut.
Bliss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anubis.
Bliss appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bliss loads up on a big right hand but Anubis slips the punch.
Bliss looks to score with a jab to the body but Anubis is just out of range.
Anubis is looking for a counter combo.
Bliss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anubis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bliss sprawls and moves away.
Bliss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anubis.
Anubis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bliss sprawls well. Bliss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anubis gets slowly back to his feet.
Bliss throws out a counter right but Anubis avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bliss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bliss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anubis.
Bliss on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Anubis looks to land a left hand but Bliss moved out of range nicely.
Anubis misses the jab.
Bliss scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bliss throws a body shot but no joy.
Anubis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anubis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bliss is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bliss throws a nice looking combination but Anubis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bliss rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Anubis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bliss has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anubis is working away from the top position though.
Anubis controlling the pace. #T2#
Ground and pound from Anubis.
Bliss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anubis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anubis not doing much here.
Bliss wants to control but Anubis is keeping busy.
Bliss is not content to let Anubis control the position.
Still in half guard, Anubis seems content to control.
Bliss controlling the position well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bliss can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Bliss tries to get to full guard but Anubis has control of the leg.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Anubis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anubis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bliss.
Bliss takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bliss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anubis throws out the jab.
Bliss steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Anubis.
Anubis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anubis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bliss is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Anubis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blisss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab by Anubis.
Anubis scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Anubis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bliss's guard.
Anubis stops Bliss from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anubis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bliss's guard.
Anubis wants to control but Bliss is keeping him busy.
Bliss has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anubis is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Bliss avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anubis.
Anubis trying to control the action but Bliss is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Bliss pushes Anubis off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Anubis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bliss is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bliss is trying to stand up here but Anubis is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bliss trying to control here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Anubis connects with a nice short shot to Bliss's temple. #T6##SUB#
Anubis seems to be working for a kimura but Bliss defends the submission attempt.
Bliss controlling the position well. #SUB#
Anubis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Anubis thows a huge punch but Bliss dodges it nicely. #T7#
Bliss is trying to control but can't.
Bliss controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Anubis stops Bliss from getting back to his feet.
Bliss won't allow Anubis to pass to mount.
Anubis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anubis shoots in looking for a takedown. Bliss tries to sprawl out of it but Anubis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bliss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Bliss instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anubis.
Bliss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bliss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anubis wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horus Anubis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bliss misses with a punch to the body.
Anubis tries for a takedown but Bliss manages to get underhooks.
Anubis tries to pull guard but Bliss holds him up against the cage and eventually Anubis drops back down to his feet.
Bliss lands a left hand. #T9#
Anubis blocks a body shot from Bliss.
Anubis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bliss misses with a body punch.
Come on Bliss - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bliss has a couple of punches blocked by Anubis.
Anubis takes a shot to the head.
Anubis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bliss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bliss digs a right hand underneath Anubis's ribcage. Anubis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bliss throws a punch but it's blocked by Anubis.
Bliss leaning his opponent against the cage.
Anubis prevents a body shot from Bliss.
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 Horus Anubis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Anubis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bliss falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anubis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bliss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anubis lunges at Bliss with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bliss's hand.
Nice uppercut there from Anubis.
Bliss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anubis.
Anubis attempts a counter takedown but Bliss avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anubis misses with a looping left.
Anubis misses with an uppercut
and Bliss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bliss moves out of range as Anubis strikes.#T1##TD#
Anubis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bliss to the ground. Anubis is now in Bliss's guard.

Bliss manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Horus Anubis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anubis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Anubis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bliss's guard.
Bliss being controlled here, momentarily.
Anubis wants to control from the top but Bliss keeps moving.
Bliss trying to control the position here.
Anubis works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bliss keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Anubis is trying to work for a kimura but Bliss is defending well.
Horus Anubis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Anubis is working for a kimura but Bliss is defending it quite comfortably.
Bliss controlling the position well. #T3#
Anubis is pressing down on Bliss's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bliss is holding on for now.
Bliss is trying to maintain the position but Anubis is very close to passing his half guard.
Bliss holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Anubis is trying to control. Bliss wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bliss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bliss darts in trying to clinch
and Anubis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anubis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bliss defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horus Anubis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anubis 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.
Bliss lands the left hand.#T5#
Bliss throws a right hand that Anubis ducks under and follows up with a left that Anubis also avoids with ease.
Anubis staying out of range there.
Anubis throws a shot to the body.
Chuck Bliss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bliss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anubis.#TD#
Anubis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bliss looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Bliss throws Anubis to one side and escapes!
Anubis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anubis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anubis feinted with a counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bliss bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anubis's head backwards.
Anubis lands a right hook to the body. #T6#
Anubis dives in for a single leg takedown but Bliss sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anubis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bliss slows down the pace here.
Bliss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anubis is trying to pull guard but Bliss has him pressed against the cage.
I was talking to Anubis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bliss gets underhooks to prevent Anubis's takedown attempt.
Anubis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bliss.
Anubis jumps guard but Bliss turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bliss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T7#
Anubis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bliss lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anubis.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bliss takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Anubis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bliss working aggressively here.
Bliss fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Anubis manages to pull guard.
Anubis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bliss engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T8#
Anubis working a defensive guard here.
Bliss slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bliss looking to pass the guard.
Bliss controlling from the top position. #SU2#
Bliss decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Anubis, up you get! #T9#
Bliss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bliss looks to land a right hand but Anubis moved out of range.
Anubis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Anubis misses with a body shot.
Bliss misses with a hook
and Bliss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anubis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bliss looks to score with a jab to the body but Anubis is just out of range.
Bliss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anubis.
Bliss scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anubis doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chuck Bliss will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Bliss slips under a jab.
Anubis stuns Bliss with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anubis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bliss wants to counter the offense by Anubis and move into the clinch position.
Bliss misses with a hook.
Bliss cracks Anubis with an open hand slap.
Bliss connects with a body shot.
Bliss is looking to clinch.
Anubis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Anubis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Bliss manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Anubis keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bliss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anubis's elbow.
Bliss slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Good body shot from Bliss. #BC#
Anubis manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Anubis with that takedown attempt.
Bliss steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Anubis.
Bliss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anubis or perhaps it was just good defense by Bliss, which made it look bad.
Bliss looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anubis slips under a jab from Bliss.
Anubis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bliss. Anubis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anubis tries to counter with a takedown but Bliss is quick to defend against it.#T2#
No luck for Anubis with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horus Anubis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bliss lands a right hook to the body.
Anubis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bliss feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Anubiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Anubis moves out of range as Bliss strikes.
Anubis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bliss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bliss lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T3#
Bliss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anubis was well out of range. Poor timing from Bliss.
Bliss feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Anubiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Anubis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bliss makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bliss throws a hook but Anubis avoids it easily.
Bliss wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anubis stuns Bliss with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anubis moves away from the strike by Bliss.
Anubis avoids the body shot from Bliss. #T4#
Bliss on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bliss scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anubis takes a swing at Bliss's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bliss! But no joy.
Bliss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bliss stuffs the takedown.
Bliss wants to counter the offense by Anubis and move into the clinch position.
Anubis throws a hook but Bliss blocks it.
Bliss looks to land a combination. Anubis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bliss tries to move into range but Anubis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anubis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bliss was well out of range. Poor timing from Anubis.
Bliss cracks Anubis with a good jab.#T5#
Bliss throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Anubis to counter with a crisp jab.
Bliss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anubis.
Anubis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anubis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bliss throws out the jab.
Anubis tries to counter with a takedown but Bliss is quick to defend against it.
Bliss staying out of range there.
Bliss fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anubis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bliss fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bliss throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Anubis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Bliss manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T6#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bliss tries to throw a body punch but Anubis avoids it by throwing Bliss back against the cage. #TD#
Anubis successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Anubis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anubis being controlled here, momentarily.
Anubis has control of Bliss's left arm, preventing Bliss from doing any damage.
Bliss passes Anubis's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T7#
Anubis wants to control but Bliss is keeping busy. #SU2#
Bliss decides to stand and escape the position.
Anubis lands a jab to the nose.
Anubis avoids the body shot from Bliss.
Anubis attempts a counter takedown but Bliss avoids it well and moves away.#T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bliss takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bliss lands with a straight right. Anubis didn't see that one coming.
Bliss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bliss thuds a left hand into Anubis's body.
Bliss scores with a jab to the head.
Anubis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anubis misses with a straight left.
Anubis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bliss as he avoids it easily.
Bliss jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anubis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bliss wants to counter the offense by Anubis and move into the clinch position.#T9#
Bliss has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bliss there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bliss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anubis.
Anubis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bliss.
Anubis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good exchange - Bliss coming out on top.
A slow jab from Anubis misses its intended target.
Bliss misses with a straight left.
Bliss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bliss looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anubis connects with a body shot that sends Bliss's belly button to the back.

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

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

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

Event: TOF 189
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Bayarmaa defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand.
Jokinen lunges at Bayarmaa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bayarmaa's hand. #CUT#It looks like Gan Bayarmaa has been cut.
Bayarmaa scores with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Bayarmaa.
Jokinen checks a leg kick.
Jokinen misses with a right hand
and Bayarmaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jokinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bayarmaa is looking to slow Jokinen down with leg kicks.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Bayarmaa checks it.
Bayarmaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Bayarmaa misses with an uppercut
and Jokinen counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Jokinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bayarmaa doesn't seem phased though.
Bayarmaa's corner calls for a 1-2. Bayarmaa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Jokinen has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Bayarmaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bayarmaa scores with a spinning back kick!
Jokinen is looking to slow Bayarmaa down with leg kicks.
Jokinen misses with a combination
and Bayarmaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bayarmaa thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Jokinen rushes Bayarmaa and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen jumps guard but Bayarmaa stands there with Jokinen around his waist. Jokinen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jokinen throws a head punch that misses.
Jokinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bayarmaa backwards.
Bayarmaa is struggling to control the position.
Jokinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jokinen lands with a right to the head.
Bayarmaa misses with a body punch.
A short right from Bayarmaa on the inside.
Bayarmaa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jokinen misses with some punches. #T3#
Bayarmaa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
Jokinen manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by Bayarmaa.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bayarmaa - that will leave a mark!
Bayarmaa works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheers as Bayarmaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jokinen doesn't seem phased though.
Bayarmaa throws a wild body kick that Jokinen sees coming a mile off.#KD2#
Bayarmaa drops Jokinen with a beautiful combination! Jokinen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bayarmaa is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bayarmaa throws a right hand that misses
and Jokinen counters with a low kick, right behind Bayarmaa 's knee.
Bayarmaa throws an off balance right hand
and Jokinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jokinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Bayarmaa swings widly with a right hand
and Jokinen counters with a straight right hand.
Bayarmaa lands a really nice looking cross but Jokinen seems unphased.
Nice body kick from Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa misses with a head kick.
Jokinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bayarmaa misses with a body kick.
Bayarmaa defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand.
Jokinen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jokinen tries to pull guard but Bayarmaa holds him up against the cage and eventually Jokinen drops back down to his feet. #T5##BC#
Jokinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jokinen scores with a nice strike.
Bayarmaa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jokinen's hands.
Jokinen looks to throw the jab but Bayarmaa is out of range.
Bayarmaa throws out a counter right but Jokinen avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Bayarmaa.
Jokinen is looking to counter punch.
Jokinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Jokinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bayarmaa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jokinen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bayarmaa. #T6#
Bayarmaa tries to land a front kick but Jokinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jokinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jokinen scores with a jab to the body.
Jokinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Bayarmaa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jokinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Bayarmaa off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bayarmaa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bayarmaa connects with a looping right hand.
Bayarmaa misses with a body punch
and Jokinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bayarmaa misses with a straight right.
Bayarmaa throws a body kick that misses. #T7#
Bayarmaa throws an off balance right hand
and Jokinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Jokinen moves into the clinch successfully.
Bayarmaa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jokinen tries a body shot but Bayarmaa blocks it. #BC#
Jokinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jokinen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bayarmaa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bayarmaa throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jokinen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL#
Jokinen clinches up against the cage.#T8##BC#
Jokinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jokinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jokinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jokinen.
Bayarmaa thuds his shin into the meat of Jokinen's side.
Bayarmaa has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jokinen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jokinen cracks Bayarmaa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bayarmaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Jokinen.
A head kick misses from Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa circles away from the clinch attempt. #T9#
Bayarmaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jokinen wants to clinch up but Bayarmaa keeps it at a distance.
Bayarmaa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bayarmaa misses with a hook.
Bayarmaa throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.
Bayarmaa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jokinen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jokinen 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. #CUT#That has opened up Gan Bayarmaa's cut even more.
Jokinen connects with a right hand. Bayarmaa shakes it off.
Jokinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bayarmaa. Bayarmaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gan Bayarmaa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gan Bayarmaa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bayarmaa moves away from the strike by Jokinen.
Gan Bayarmaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Jokinen.
Bayarmaa throws a lazy head kick
and Jokinen counters with a straight right hand.
Bayarmaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bayarmaa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jokinen throws a body punch but Bayarmaa moves out of range.
Bayarmaa throws out a counter right but Jokinen avoids it with no problem.
Bayarmaa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayarmaa throws a body kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bayarmaa.
Both fighters circling a little - Bayarmaa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jokinen.
Bayarmaa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bayarmaa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bayarmaa thuds a left hand into Jokinen's body.
Jokinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jokinen blocks a head kick by Bayarmaa.
Jokinen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jokinen tries to clinch but Bayarmaa moves out of range.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBayarmaa.#T2#
Good leg kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen darts in trying to clinch
and Bayarmaa counters with a nice body kick.
Bayarmaa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jokinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jokinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jokinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jokinen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bayarmaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.#T3#
Jokinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bayarmaa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jokinen.
Bayarmaa replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jokinen blocks it well.
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bayarmaa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bayarmaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bayarmaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jokinen moves out of range as Bayarmaa throws a body kick.
Jokinen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jokinen duly obliges. #T4#
Jokinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Jokinen clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Bayarmaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bayarmaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bayarmaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jokinen misses with a straight left.
Jokinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bayarmaa.
Jokinen lands a head shot.#T5#
Bayarmaa lands a leg kick that knocks Jokinen off balance momentarily.
Bayarmaa fakes the leg kick and cracks Jokinen in the body.
Good exchange - Bayarmaa coming out on top.
Bayarmaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Jokinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bayarmaa throws a head kick that half lands.
Bayarmaa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bayarmaa sizes up Jokinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bayarmaa throws an off balance right hand
and Bayarmaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T6#
Jokinen tests Bayarmaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jokinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bayarmaa loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch.
Bayarmaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bayarmaa is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A swing and a miss from Bayarmaa.
Jokinen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A combination from Jokinen does no damage.
Bayarmaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Bayarmaa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T7#
The fighters circling - Jokinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jokinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bayarmaa.
Jokinen looks to land a combination but Bayarmaa avoids it well.
Jokinen checks a leg kick.
Bayarmaa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice jab there from Jokinen. #CUT#The cut above Gan Bayarmaa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Crunch! Bayarmaa slams his shin into Jokinen's torso.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jokinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T8#
Bayarmaa throws a body kick that misses.
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick from Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
Bayarmaa looks to land a body kick but Jokinen moved away.
A quick step to the side and Jokinen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bayarmaa looks to land a body kick but Jokinen moved away.
Bayarmaa is looking to score with low kicks.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Bayarmaa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bayarmaa counters with a low kick, right behind Jokinen 's knee. #T9#
Bayarmaa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jokinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick from Bayarmaa.
A little feinted left hand from Jokinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jokinen sizes up Bayarmaa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jokinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bayarmaa tries to land a body kick
and Jokinen counters with a nice leg kick.
Jokinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bayarmaa misses with a kick to the body.
Jokinen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Digital Jokinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gan Bayarmaa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Jokinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bayarmaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jokinen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bayarmaa! But no joy.
A nice combination there by Bayarmaa.
Jokinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Jokinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bayarmaa tries a body shot but Jokinen blocks it.
Bayarmaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Jokinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayarmaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Digital Jokinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Bayarmaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bayarmaa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bayarmaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bayarmaa throws a head kick that misses
and Jokinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Jokinen tries to work over Bayarmaa's front leg with a kick but Bayarmaa checks it.
Bayarmaa misses with an uppercut
enabling Jokinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Bayarmaa misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Jokinen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bayarmaa drops his hands momentarily and Jokinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bayarmaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bayarmaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jokinen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bayarmaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Jokinen breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Bayarmaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bayarmaa looks to throw the jab but Jokinen is out of range.
A head kick misses from Bayarmaa.
Jokinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jokinen stuns Bayarmaa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bayarmaa cracks a nice hook into Jokinen's ribs.
Bayarmaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bayarmaa feints and then cracks Jokinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jokinen down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy body kick from Bayarmaa
and Jokinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3##CL#
Jokinen clinches up with Bayarmaa and pushes him back against the cage.
Bayarmaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jokinen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jokinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bayarmaa backwards.
Jokinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bayarmaa backwards. #BC2#
Bayarmaa breaks from the clinch.
Bayarmaa cracks Jokinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bayarmaa throws out a loose jab but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jokinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Bayarmaa fails to land with a series of punches.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.
Bayarmaa thinks about the counter body kick.
Bayarmaa misses with a wild body shot.
Bayarmaa walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Jokinen as he connects with a hook.
Jokinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Bayarmaa circles away.
Bayarmaa avoids the head kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen moves out of range as Bayarmaa throws a body kick. #T5#
Bayarmaa swinging wildly here.
Jokinen throws a big counter combination but Bayarmaa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big left from Bayarmaa misses.
The fighters circling - Bayarmaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bayarmaa.
A little feinted left hand from Jokinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bayarmaa throws a hook but Jokinen blocks it.
Bayarmaa lands with a nice body kick.
Jokinen tries to clinch but Bayarmaa is having none of it. #T6#
Jokinen wants to clinch.#CL#
Jokinen rushes Bayarmaa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Bayarmaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bayarmaa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut
and Bayarmaa counters with a nice body kick. #T7#
Bayarmaa throws a jab when Jokinen was well out of range.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bayarmaa moves away.
Bayarmaa counters with a body kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jokinen blocks a body shot from Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bayarmaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jokinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jokinen tries a body shot but Bayarmaa blocks it.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bayarmaa. #T8#
Bayarmaa tries to throw a body punch but Jokinen avoids it by throwing Bayarmaa back against the cage. #BC2#
Bayarmaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bayarmaa thuds his shin into the meat of Jokinen's side.
Bayarmaa slips a straight right by Jokinen.#CL#
Jokinen closes the distance and clinches.
Jokinen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Bayarmaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot lands for Bayarmaa.
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!
Jokinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jokinen tried to counter with a leg kick but Bayarmaa avoided it.
Jokinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T9#
Jokinen tries to clinch there but Bayarmaa circles away.
Despite the aggression on Bayarmaa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jokinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Jokinen clinches.
Jokinen lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Bayarmaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bayarmaa 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.
Jokinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bayarmaa misses with the body kick
and Jokinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut
and Bayarmaa counters with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gan Bayarmaa.
I think Bayarmaa 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gan Bayarmaa!

Event: TOF 187
Date: Jan 05, 2025

#R1#
Wooten thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Daniel Philips if he has to take too many more of those.
Daniel Philips connects with a nice looking jab.
Daniel Philips definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooten moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooten throws a push kick but Daniel Philips slaps the foot to one side.
Wooten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooten tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Daniel Philips is able to avoid easily.
Daniel Philips checks a leg kick nicely.
Daniel Philips checks a low kick from Wooten.
Daniel Philips changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Daniel Philips changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daniel Philips has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wooten finds it's way round the side to connect with Daniel Philips's head.
The fighters circling - Daniel Philips throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooten raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Daniel Philips looks to throw the jab but Wooten is out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Daniel Philips tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wooten was well out of range. Poor timing from Daniel Philips.#T1#
Daniel Philips throws a body shot but no joy.
Daniel Philips fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wooten on the side of the head.
Wooten throws a lazy head kick
and Daniel Philips counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooten moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Daniel Philips misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Daniel Philips. Beautiful body shot.
Daniel Philips changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wooten.
Wooten misses with a head kick.
Daniel Philips is looking to wear down Wooten with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooten tries a head kick but it misses.
Daniel Philips scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Daniel Philips just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Daniel Philips blocks the low kick.
Wooten is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniel Philips loads up on a big right hand but Wooten slips the punch.
Wooten let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wooten looks for the body kick but Daniel Philips saw that one coming.
Daniel Philips throws a right hand that Wooten ducks under and follows up with a left that Wooten also avoids with ease.
Wooten ducks under a wild hook from Daniel Philips.
Daniel Philips throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooten steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Daniel Philips bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wooten's head.
Daniel Philips throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wooten counters with a solid body kick.
A solid body kick from Wooten.
Wooten walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Daniel Philips avoids the head kick by Wooten.
Wooten's coach down at Ragnarok\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wooten's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Daniel Philips steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wooten.
Daniel Philips tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wooten was well out of range. Poor timing from Daniel Philips.
Daniel Philips checks the leg kick nicely there. #T3#
Jab by Wooten.
Wooten lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooten slips a jab from Daniel Philips.
A swing and a miss from Daniel Philips.
Wooten counters with a body kick.
Wooten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daniel Philips swings for the body but Wooten moves out of range.
It seemed like Wooten was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooten throws a head kick that misses.
Wooten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daniel Philips throws out the jab.
Wooten misses with a low kick.
Daniel Philips throws a body punch but Wooten moves out of range.
Daniel Philips blocks a low kick nicely.
Daniel Philips tries to bum rush Wooten with a series of wild strikes but Wooten uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooten lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Daniel Philips misses with a double jab
and Wooten counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooten pivots, looking for a leg kick but Daniel Philips is out of range and Wooten settles back down.
Wooten with a nice calf kick.
Daniel Philips takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wooten moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wooten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooten tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Daniel Philips is able to avoid easily.
Wooten throws a jab but it's blocked by Daniel Philips.
Daniel Philips dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooten has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Daniel Philips finds it's way round the side to connect with Wooten's head. #T5#
Daniel Philips ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Daniel Philips connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wooten momentarily.
A low kick from Wooten misses
and Daniel Philips connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooten moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Daniel Philips is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wooten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daniel Philips is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Daniel Philips lands a nice shot to the body.
Daniel Philips bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Wooten is predictable there
and Daniel Philips counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A combination from Daniel Philips does no damage.
It seemed like Wooten was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daniel Philips works over Wooten's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daniel Philips misses with an uppercut. Wooten saw that one coming.
Daniel Philips connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wooten. Wooten circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T6#
Wooten staying out of range there.
Daniel Philips misses with a body shot.
Daniel Philips jabs at Wooten's body.
Wooten takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Daniel Philips takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wooten tries a low kick but Daniel Philips avoids it.
Daniel Philips appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Daniel Philips checks a leg kick.
Wooten tries to land a body kick
and Daniel Philips counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooten thows a leg kick but Daniel Philips checks it
and Wooten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daniel Philips connects with a crisp jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wooten - that will leave a mark! #T7#
Daniel Philips throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooten flicks out a counter leg kick but Daniel Philips steps away.
Daniel Philips misses with a straight right.
Wooten was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Daniel Philips blocks a head kick by Wooten.
Daniel Philips scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooten throws a lazy head kick
enabling Daniel Philips to counter with a crisp jab.
Daniel Philips looks to score with a jab to the body but Wooten is just out of range.
Wooten tries to score with a low kick but Daniel Philips moves his leg out of the way.
Wooten lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daniel Philips.
Daniel Philips steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wooten.
Wooten gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Daniel Philips lands with a good body shot.
Wooten scores with a head kick. #T8#
Wooten throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wooten throws a body kick that misses.
Daniel Philips is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Daniel Philips lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Daniel Philips will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Daniel Philips on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wooten. Wooten obviously looking to wear him down.
Daniel Philips's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Daniel Philips duly obliges.
Daniel Philips takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Daniel Philips punishes Wooten's body with a nice straight punch.
Daniel Philips throws a hook but Wooten avoids it easily.
Wooten appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Daniel Philips tests Wooten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Daniel Philips takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wooten slips under a jab.
Daniel Philips takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T9#
Wooten misses with a low kick.
Daniel Philips blocks the body kick.
Daniel Philips appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wooten misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Daniel Philips misses the target.
Daniel Philips smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Daniel Philips connects with a single shot there.
A cross from Daniel Philips lands.
Wooten pivots, looking for a leg kick but Daniel Philips is out of range and Wooten settles back down.
Daniel Philips throwing a counter right hand but Wooten manages to avoid it.
Daniel Philips digs a good hook to Wooten's body.
Daniel Philips changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooten misses with an attempted mid kick.
Daniel Philips throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooten scores with a leg kick.
Daniel Philips misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Daniel Philips dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Daniel Philips connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wooten's hands.
The fighters circling - Daniel Philips throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daniel Philips has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Daniel Philips throws a shot to the body.
Wooten takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooten misses with a right hand
and Wooten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooten throws a body kick that misses.
Wooten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daniel Philips misses the jab.
Wooten throws a fast counter high kick but Daniel Philips manages to duck under it in time.
Wooten pivots, looking for a leg kick but Daniel Philips is out of range and Wooten settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniel Philips lands a head shot.
Daniel Philips throws a hook but Wooten avoids it easily.
Wooten takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daniel Daniel Philips is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Wooten throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Daniel Philips counters with a shoot takedown. Wooten fights it but they end up in guard.
Daniel Philips controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daniel Philips wants to control from the top but Wooten keeps moving.
Wooten working a defensive guard here.
Wooten wants to get back to his feet but Daniel Philips is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wooten keeping full guard, as Daniel Philips tries to pass. #T2##SUB#
Daniel Philips thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Daniel Philips drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wooten looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wooten looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wooten! #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniel Philips struggling a bit here.
Daniel Philips seems a little lost for a moment, as Wooten dominates the positioning.
Daniel Philips can't do much from the bottom here.
Wooten trying to control the position but Daniel Philips is working away.
Wooten has control of an arm but Daniel Philips manages to advance to Wooten's back!
Wooten can't escape the position. #T3##SUB#
Daniel Philips looking for the RNC.
Wooten trying to control the position but Daniel Philips manages to sink in the hooks.
Wooten is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Daniel Philips is staying active.#SUB#
Wooten preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Daniel Philips. #SUB#
Daniel Philips is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wooten knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wooten for a finish. #SUB#
Daniel Philips tightening his grip on Wooten, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Daniel Philips patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T4##SUB#
Wooten is trying to defend against the choke here but Daniel Philips has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Daniel Philips Tightens the hold and Wooten taps out furiously! Daniel Philips displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Daniel Philips!
After winning the bout, Daniel Daniel Philips thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 185
Date: Dec 29, 2024

#R1#
Tatum lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Jouni Joukahainen has been cut.
Tatum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Joukahainen doesn't seem bothered though.
Joukahainen slips a straight right by Tatum.
Tatum misses with a straight left.
Tatum lands a slapping body shot.
Tatum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dredd Tatum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joukahainen takes one on the button.
Joukahainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tatum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joukahainen.
Tatum swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Joukahainen.
Tatum throws a jab when Joukahainen was well out of range.
Tatum is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#KD#
Tatum cracks Joukahainen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Joukahainen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tatum finish him? #ROC#Joukahainen is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatum cracks Joukahainen with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dredd Tatum!
A very excited looking Dredd Tatum made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TOF 185
Date: Dec 29, 2024

#R1#
Manfred ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wahlstroem moves away.
Manfred throws a right hand that Wahlstroem ducks under and follows up with a left that Wahlstroem also avoids with ease.
Wahlstroem tries a quick counter leg kick but Manfred is wise to it.
Wahlstroem moves out of range of the strikes.
Manfred throws a jab but it's blocked by Wahlstroem.
Wahlstroem takes a swing at Manfred's ribcage but misses.
Wahlstroem smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wahlstroem fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wahlstroem dives in and grabs Manfred's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manfred pushes down on Wahlstroem's head and hops out.
Wahlstroem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wahlstroem wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfred throws a front kick aimed at Wahlstroem's knee but Wahlstroem avoids it well.
Nice shot by Manfred.
Manfred throws a body punch but Wahlstroem moves out of range.
Wahlstroem steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Manfred.
Wahlstroem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manfred.
Manfred misses with a left hand
and Wahlstroem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Manfred scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Manfred throws a hook to the side of Wahlstroem's head but Wahlstroem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wahlstroem wants to counter with a clinch but Manfred pushes him away.
Manfred seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Manfred takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Manfred ducks under a wild hook from Wahlstroem.
Max Wahlstroem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manfred misses with a wild body shot.
Manfred takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Manfred uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wahlstroem.
Manfred shoots in for a takedown but Wahlstroem shows good takedown defense.
Wahlstroem slips a jab and a cross from Manfred. #TD2#
Wahlstroem closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Manfred did well to prevent Wahlstroem getting side control.
Manfred keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Manfred has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wahlstroem is looking to take a break and control but Manfred is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Wahlstroem is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Manfred is just riding it out for now. Wahlstroem eventually gives up the hold.
Manfred moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Manfred controlling the position.#SUB#
Manfred isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wahlstroem stacks Manfred on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wahlstroem!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Wahlstroem trying to control the position but Manfred is working away.
Wahlstroem advances to full mount.
Manfred is squirming around, avoiding Wahlstroem's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Manfred can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Wahlstroem tries to take his opponent's back but Manfred turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Manfred is in close to Wahlstroem's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4##SUB2#
Manfred got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wahlstroem has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manfred has managed to get both his arms back between Wahlstroem's legs - danger averted.
Wahlstroem looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manfred connects with a couple of short punches.
Manfred postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem is looking for a triangle but Manfred pushes his legs off easily.
Manfred with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Manfred postures up and lands a big shot to Wahlstroem's brow.
Manfred makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is looking for a triangle but Manfred pushes his legs off easily.
Wahlstroem is trying to keep Manfred in close. #T5#
Manfred stopping the sweep attempt from Wahlstroem.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Manfred postures up and lands a big shot to Wahlstroem's brow.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wahlstroem is on top in guard. #REVB#
Manfred is trying to keep Wahlstroem in close.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Manfred is working from the bottom.
Manfred is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Manfred looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T6#
Manfred throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Manfred is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Manfred is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wahlstroem defends well.
Manfred tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wahlstroem trying to control the position from guard on top but Manfred is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manfred trying to control the position.
Wahlstroem tries to free his leg and advance position but Manfred is retaining full guard. #T7#
Manfred is trying to control the position but Wahlstroem postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wahlstroem misses with a body shot.
Wahlstroem throws a shot from downtown. Manfred moves away and avoids it.
Manfred slaps away a takedown attempt from Wahlstroem, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Klaus Manfred has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Wahlstroem.
Manfred misses with a leg kick.
Manfred closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wahlstroem circles away.
Manfred connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice takedown defense from Manfred. No joy for Wahlstroem on that attempt.
Wahlstroem fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Manfred checks it well.
It looked like Manfred was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wahlstroem.#TD#
Manfred drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wahlstroem has momentary wrist control but Manfred slips an elbow through the middle.#T8##SUB2#
Wahlstroem working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manfred doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manfred manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Manfred connects with a couple of short punches.
Manfred trying to control the position from guard on top but Wahlstroem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manfred lands a couple of digs.
Manfred postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manfred stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wahlstroem swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Manfred working some strikes from top position.
Wahlstroem lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Manfred might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Manfred is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Manfred thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Manfred is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Manfred is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wahlstroem is aware though and is defending well.
Manfred tries to strike from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Manfred had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wahlstroem defends it easily.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Manfred is working from the bottom.
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 Klaus Manfred will probably get the nod.
That's time! Manfred's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Manfred throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Manfred misses.
Wahlstroem scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wahlstroem looks to land a left hand but Manfred moved out of range nicely.
Wahlstroem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wahlstroem avoids the body shot from Manfred.
Wahlstroem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wahlstroem tries to land a body kick
and Manfred counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wahlstroem keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Manfred closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wahlstroem did well to prevent Manfred getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wahlstroem is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manfred scores with a couple of nice shots.
Manfred stalling.
Wahlstroem manages to get to full guard. #T1#
Manfred is working Wahlstroem over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Manfred is sitting in close to Wahlstroem's body. Wahlstroem has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Manfred is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Manfred is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Wahlstroem.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Max Wahlstroem!

Event: TOF 185
Date: Dec 29, 2024

#R1#
Hedley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hedley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stylez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hedley fails with the takedown.
Hedley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stylez's waist but Stylez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hedley off to one side.
And Stylez tries to counter it with a takedown but Hedley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lane Hedley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hedley dives in and grabs Stylez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stylez pushes down on Hedley's head and hops out.
Stylez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Stylez gets tackled into the cage by Hedley. Hedley maintains the clinch.
Stylez can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stylez can't find room to land a body shot as Hedley controls the action.
Hedley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stylez smiles and moves away.
Hedley fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Stylez moves into the clinch.#T1#
Stylez can't find room to land a body shot as Hedley controls the action.
Hedley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stylez prevents it.
Stylez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hedley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A slow jab from Stylez misses its intended target.
Stylez misses with a hook. Hedley ducked under it nicely.
Stylez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hedley manages to avoid it.
Hedley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stylez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Stylez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stylez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stylez taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Stylez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Stylez looking to control but instead Hedley has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB2#
Stylez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hedley is looking for a sweep. Stylez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Hedley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stylez.
Hedley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stylez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stylez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stylez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hedley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stylez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hedley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stylez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hedley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hedley is wriggling around but Stylez manages to pass to half guard. #SUB2#
Stylez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hedley is just riding it out for now. Stylez eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Stylez prevents Hedley from standing back up.
Well, if Stylez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Stylez seems to be looking for submissions.
Hedley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stylez passes the guard and advances to mount! #T5##SUB2#
Stylez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hedley has worked his arm free - good work by Hedley!
Stylez trying to control the position but Hedley is working away. #SUB2#
Stylez tries for a kimura but Hedley is defending well.
Stylez working the ground and pound but Hedley is defending the strikes.
Hedley is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hedley is not content to let Stylez control the position.
Hedley wants to control but Stylez postures up.#T7#
Stylez tries to score with some ground and pound. Hedley controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hedley manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hedley trying to mount his opponent but Stylez defends it.
Hedley not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Stylez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hedley pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stylez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stylez wants to get back to full guard.
Stylez is controlling Hedley's trapped leg to prevent Hedley from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stylez tries to roll over but Hedley keeps him under control.#T8#
Hedley trying to mount his opponent but Stylez defends it.
Stylez wants to improve his position but Hedley is controlling well.
Stylez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hedley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hedley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stylez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hedley stands up over Stylez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T9#
Hedley wants to stand but Stylez is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Stylez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Stylez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Stylez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hedley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hedley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stylez keeping moving, preventing Hedley from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Stylez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hedley avoids the body shot from Stylez.
Hedley fails to land the takedown.
Stylez lands a nice shot to the body.
Hedley shoots in for a takedown but Stylez shows good takedown defense.
Hedley tries to clinch
and Stylez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lane Hedley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hedley wants to clinch
and Stylez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedley fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lane Hedley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hedley shoots for a takedown but Stylez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hedley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hedley wants to clinch up but Stylez keeps it at a distance.
Hedley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hedley is defended easily by Stylez.
Stylez swats away the attempt to clinch by Hedley.
Hedley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Hedley throws a series of punches but Stylez moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hedley.
Stylez shoots in and drives through. Hedley sprawls well.
Hedley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hedley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hedley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hedley shoots in but no luck this time.
Stylez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Hedley moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hedley holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hedley wants a takedown but no success here. #T3#
Stylez lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Lane Hedley has been cut.
Hedley jumps guard but Stylez stands there with Hedley around his waist. Hedley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stylez tries a body shot but Hedley blocks it.
Hedley tries to stall but Stylez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stylez has a couple of punches blocked by Hedley.
A frustrated look appears on Hedley's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Hedley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stylez stuffs the takedown.
Stylez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stylez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stylez misses with a straight left. #T4#
Hedley takes one to the side of the head.
Stylez lands a really nice looking cross but Hedley seems unphased.
Hedley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stylez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hedley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stylez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stylez scores with a sloppy right hand. Hedley should have avoided that one.
Hedley misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Stylez looking to score a takedown here. Hedley is defending well but Stylez drives through and ends up in Hedley's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stylez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hedley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stylez working some strikes from top position.#T5#
Hedley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stylez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hedley wants to sweep but no luck.
Stylez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stylez won't allow Hedley to sweep him here.
Hedley keeping moving, preventing Stylez from controlling successfully.
Hedley has Stylez pulled in close to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stylez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stylez wants to control from the top but Hedley keeps moving.
Hedley wants to stand and escape but Stylez is having none of it.
Stylez tries to free his leg and advance position but Hedley is retaining full guard.
Stylez throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hedley tries to clinch but Stylez moves out of range. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hedley enables Stylez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hedley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stylez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hedley keeping moving, preventing Stylez from controlling successfully.
Stylez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T7#
Stylez tries to free his leg and advance position but Hedley is retaining full guard.
Hedley keeping moving, preventing Stylez from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hedley has his foot on Stylez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stylez works his way back into a safe position though.
Stylez throws a big right hand that misses.
Stylez wants to control from the top but Hedley keeps moving.
Stylez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hedley trying to keep a closed guard but Stylez is proving a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hedley throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hedley misses with a takedown attempt - Stylez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Hedley gets the takedown into side control.
Stylez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stylez struggling a bit here.
Stylez is letting Hedley control him for a moment. #T9#
Stylez is looking to regain half guard here but Hedley keeps moving and retains side control.
Stylez looking for a sweep but Hedley has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Stylez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stylez is trying to get back to full guard.
Stylez is in trouble now - Hedley has advanced to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stylez wants to control but Hedley is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Stylez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lane Hedley's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hedley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stylez finds it's way round the side to connect with Hedley's head.
Lane Hedley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stylez keeps the fight on the outside.
Stylez throws a looping overhand right but Hedley ducks down to avoid it.
Hedley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stylez as he jumps to the side.
Good exchange - Stylez coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hedley moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Stylez pulls Hedley into guard.
Hedley wants to stand but Stylez is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Stylez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hedley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Stylez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hedley defends well.
Hedley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Stylez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hedley stacks Stylez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hedley!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Hedley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stylez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stylez has one of Hedley's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Stylez is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hedley is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hedley is trying to control here but Stylez has managed to regain half guard. #T3#
Stylez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hedley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bubba Stylez has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Hedley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stylez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stylez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stylez working a defensive guard here.
Stylez working a defensive guard but Hedley manages to pass into side control anyway. #T4#
Stylez regains half guard.
Hedley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stylez wants to control but Hedley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hedley wants to control but Stylez is keeping him busy.
Stylez wants to improve his position but Hedley is controlling well.
It looks like Hedley is going to stand back up. #T5#
Hedley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stylez keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hedley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hedley takes one to the side of the head.
We've been told by Hedley's head coaches at Ragnarok\'s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stylez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hedley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stylez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stylez swings for the body but Hedley moves out of range.
Stylez throws the left hand but Hedley avoids the punch easily.#T6#
Hedley shoots for a double leg takedown but Stylez sprawls well. He's pushed Hedley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lane Hedley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Hedley gets a clinch.
Hedley fails to pull guard.
Stylez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hedley backwards.
Stylez tries a body shot but Hedley blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stylez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stylez is working Hedley over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hedley is trying to pull guard but Stylez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hedley dodges an elbow strike from Stylez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stylez. #T7#
Hedley takes a shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Hedley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stylez tries a body shot but Hedley blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hedley wants to get back to striking at distance but Stylez won't allow it.
Stylez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hedley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hedley is trying to drag Stylez to the mat but Stylez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stylez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hedley is trying to pull guard but Stylez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Stylez. #T8#
Hedley prevents a body shot from Stylez.
Stylez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hedley's defenses.
Hedley letting Stylez take a breather here.
Stylez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hedley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stylez prevents it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stylez as Hedley tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Hedley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stylez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hedley to the mat. Hedley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hedley is trying to keep Stylez in close.
Stylez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hedley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stylez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hedley 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##SUB2#
Stylez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stylez is staying active underneath Hedley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hedley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lane Hedley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bubba Stylez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stylez keeping hold of Hedley's head, controlling as best he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Stylez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stylez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: TOF 184
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1##CL#
Shaw pushes Thrane up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Shaw gets control of Thrane's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shaw will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Shaw is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thrane wants to pass the guard but Shaw is keeping the position.
Shaw throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Shaw trying to control the position here.
Shaw being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrane won't allow Shaw to get back to his feet. #T1#
Thrane stopping the sweep attempt from Shaw.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Shaw instigates a clinch.
Thrane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thrane misses with some punches. #BC2#
Thrane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shaw fails with a takedown attempt.
Thrane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shaw is able to avoid easily.#T2##CL#
Thrane gets tackled into the cage by Shaw. Shaw maintains the clinch.
Thrane being controlled against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thrane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shaw wants to stall. #BC2#
Thrane breaks the clinch.
Shaw wants to clinch
and Thrane counters with a nice body shot.
Shaw misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thrane throws the left hand but Shaw avoids the punch easily.
Shaw looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thrane is fending him off so far but Shaw persists. Nope, Thrane circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Shaw shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thrane pinned against the cage. Thrane gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thrane misses with a straight left.
Thrane connects with an inside leg kick.
Shaw has his takedown stuffed
and Shaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Shaw feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Thrane manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Thrane gets underhooks to prevent Shaw's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Thrane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Shaw on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thrane. Thrane obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice takedown defense from Thrane. No joy for Shaw on that attempt.
Shaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thrane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shaw doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thrane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thrane sprawls well. Thrane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet.
Shaw moves out of range of the body kick from Thrane.
Shaw tries to clinch there but Thrane circles away.
A little jabbing left from Thrane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T5#
Shaw walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thrane.#CL#
Shaw gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shaw jumps guard but Thrane turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Thrane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Thrane.
Thrane misses with a punch to the body.
Thrane is trying to break the clinch but Shaw is controlling him.
Shaw is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thrane is defending well for now.
Shaw is looking to control Thrane's arms but Thrane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shaw has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Thrane fails to land. #BC2#
Thrane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shaw drops his hands momentarily and Thrane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shaw closes the distance and clinches up with Thrane, looking for a takedown. Shaw pushes Thrane against the cage but Thrane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T6#
Thrane lands a really nice looking cross but Shaw seems unphased.
Thrane looks to land a body kick but Shaw moved away.#CL#
Shaw instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Thrane. #BC#
Shaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Shaw closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Thrane tries to kick Shaw off but Shaw keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Thrane is looking to control Shaw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thrane avoid being mounted?
Shaw missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T7#
Shaw is pressing down on Thrane's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thrane is holding on for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thrane wants to improve his position but Shaw is controlling well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Thrane tries to kick Shaw off but Shaw keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shaw throws a body kick that misses.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thrane as he avoids it easily.
A solid body kick from Thrane.
Shaw will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T8#
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thrane as he jumps to the side.
Thrane throws out a leg kick but Shaw moves out of range and Thrane only half commits.
Shaw dives in for a single leg takedown but Thrane sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thrane is trying to counter with his kicks.
Thrane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Thrane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A good leg kick by Thrane.
Shaw lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice sprawl there from Thrane as Shaw shoots in.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thrane throws a big counter head kick but Shaw avoids it with no problem.
Shaw dives in for a single leg takedown but Thrane sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shaw is breathing heavily.#T9#
Still in the clinch, Thrane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thrane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shaw or not. #BC2#
Thrane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thrane motions for Shaw to come forward. Thrane throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thrane thows a body kick. Shaw tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Thrane takes a swing at Shaw's ribcage but misses.
Shaw throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thrane counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thrane connects with a jab.
Shaw closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thrane circles away.
Shaw misses with a takedown
and Thrane counters with a left to the body.
Thrane misses with a body kick.
Thrane just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromShaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

JÃ¸rgen Thrane dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Thrane thuds his shin into the meat of Shaw's side.
Shaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Thrane stuffs the takedown attempt from Shaw. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet.
As Shaw backs off Thrane throws a huge counter combo but Shaw manages to avoid it all.
Shaw shoots in looking for a takedown. Thrane tries to sprawl out of it but Shaw keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thrane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw tries for a takedown but Thrane circles away easily
and Thrane counters with a three punch combo that has Shaw backing up. Shaw nods at Thrane to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaw bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shaw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thrane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Shaw tries to close the distance and clinch but Thrane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shaw shoots in looking for a takedown. Thrane tries to sprawl out of it but Shaw keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thrane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thrane wants to slow Shaw down by chopping away at his legs.
Shaw misses with a takedown
and Thrane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thrane connects with a leg kick.
Shaw moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Shaw tries to clinch
and Thrane counters with a body kick.
Shaw has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thrane.
Thrane keeps the fight on the outside.
Shaw fakes the leg kick and cracks Thrane in the body.
Shaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thrane counters with a nice uppercut.
Shaw swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thrane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Shaw clinches up against the cage.
Thrane tries to throw a body punch but Shaw avoids it by throwing Thrane back against the cage.
Shaw takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Thrane manages to break the clinch.
Thrane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shaw's sensitive parts.
Danny Shaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Thrane tries to score with a low kick but Shaw moves his leg out of the way.
A counter left hand to the body from Shaw misses its target.
Shaw ducks under a wild hook from Thrane.
Thrane defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shaw.
Thrane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
JÃ¸rgen Thrane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaw shoots in but Thrane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Danny Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaw wants to clinch but Thrane slips to the side
and Thrane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shaw will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thrane only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thrane. #T4#
Shaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
JÃ¸rgen Thrane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thrane pushes Shaw away with a front kick.
A big left from Thrane misses.
Nice jab there from Thrane.
Shaw shoots and misses #KD2#
and Thrane counters with a crisp right hand that drops Shaw! Thrane lets Shaw back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Shaw is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Look low, kick high! Thrane uses the oldest trick in the book to send Shaw tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Thrane is absolutely delighted - when Shaw wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). JÃ¸rgen Thrane!
JÃ¸rgen Thrane decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TOF 184
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Nice body punch from Nielson.
Fraiberg misses with a kick to the body.
Nielson scores with a jab to the head.
Fraiberg throws a push kick but Nielson slaps the foot to one side.
Nielson tries to counter with a takedown but Fraiberg is quick to defend against it.
Fraiberg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fraiberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nielson moves away.
Fraiberg throws a head kick but Nielson moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Nielson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fraiberg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC#Fraiberg is rocked!
Nielson avoids the head kick by Fraiberg.
Nielson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Fraiberg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nielson connects with a body shot.
Nielson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nielson shoots in looking for a takedown but Fraiberg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nielson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nielson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fraiberg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nielson throws a head kick that misses.
Fraiberg slips a straight right by Nielson.
Jab, jab by Nielson - just one landing.
Nielson dips to his left and cracks Fraiberg with an uppercut!#T2#
Nielson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nielson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been informed that Fraiberg has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nielson throws out a leg kick but Fraiberg moves out of range and Nielson only half commits.
Michael Fraiberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fraiberg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fraiberg misses with a hook
and Nielson counters with a nice uppercut.
Fraiberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Nielson finish him?
Nielson steps in with a hook that catches Fraiberg right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Nielson follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Fraiberg looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Nielson!
In his post fight interview, Patrick Nielson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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