Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 174
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1#
Gold throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kerotan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gold throws a right and a left that Kerotan avoids nicely.
Gold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kerotan tries a head kick but it misses.
Gold lands with a good body shot.
Gold takes a swing at Kerotan's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Kerotan.
Kerotan throws a hook to the side of Gold's head but Gold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kerotan 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 telegraphed body shot
and Gold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gold slips under a jab.
Dustin Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kerotan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gold lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Kerotan motions for Gold to come forward. Kerotan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Kerotan.
Gold scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gold fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kerotan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#Gold is rocked!
Kerotan rushes Gold with punches - Gold moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Gold goes down! Kerotan follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flaming Kerotan!
An out of breath Flaming Kerotan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 012
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
AliKhan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knightley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#It looks like Alibaba Mehmet AliKhan has been cut.
Knightley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knightley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knightley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
AliKhan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
AliKhan ducks right into an uppercut from Knightley.
Knightley lands a nice shot to the body.
Knightley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but AliKhan is out of range.
AliKhan is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knightley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
AliKhan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
AliKhan avoids the body shot from Knightley.
Knightley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Knightley throws a hook but AliKhan blocks it.
AliKhan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
AliKhan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knightley.
We've been told by AliKhan's head coaches at Xtreme Fighting Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Knightley misses with a right hand
and AliKhan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
AliKhan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knightley.
AliKhan throwing a counter right hand but Knightley manages to avoid it.
Knightley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before AliKhan has time to react.
Knightley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
AliKhan defending well as Knightley loads up on a big left hand.
Knightley scores with a crisp jab that stopped AliKhan in his tracks. #T2#
Knightley connects with the punch.
Knightley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Knightley connects with a good right hand that stumbles AliKhan. AliKhan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Knightley scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knightley throws a body kick that misses.
AliKhan is looking to counter punch.
Knightley throws a hook but AliKhan avoids it easily.
AliKhan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knightley.
As Knightley backs away, AliKhan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Knightley tries to land a body kick
and AliKhan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
AliKhan ducks under a wild hook from Knightley.
Knightley is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! AliKhan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Knightley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but AliKhan moves away.
Knightley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
AliKhan throwing a counter right hand but Knightley manages to avoid it.#T3#
Knightley throws a wild body kick that AliKhan sees coming a mile off.
AliKhan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Knightley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like AliKhan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knightley throws a series of punches but AliKhan moves out of range.
Knightley misses with a looping right.
AliKhan is looking to counter punch.
Knightley throws an off balance right hand
and AliKhan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knightley misses with a jab to the body
and AliKhan counters with a straight right hand.
Knightley misses with a hook. AliKhan ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from AliKhan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knightley misses with an uppercut
and AliKhan counters with a straight right hand.
Knightley throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and AliKhan counters with a nice right hand that sends Knightley toppling to the canvas! Knightley scrambles and gets back to his feet - can AliKhan finish him?!#ROC#Knightley is rocked!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knightley misses with an uppercut
and AliKhan counters with a leg kick.
Knightley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knightley misses with a lunging right hand
and AliKhan counters with a straight right hand.
Knightley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Knightley throws a body kick that misses.
AliKhan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Knightley just manages to avoid it.
Knightley scores with a body shot.
Knightley lands with a good body shot.
Bennett Knightley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Knightley.
Knightley throws out a loose jab but AliKhan uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bennett Knightley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alibaba Mehmet AliKhan'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#
Knightley tests AliKhan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knightley is looking to land body kicks.
Knightley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knightley throws a nice looking combination but AliKhan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
AliKhan avoids the head kick by Knightley.
Knightley tests AliKhan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knightley tests AliKhan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
AliKhan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knightley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
A leg kick checked by AliKhan.
Knightley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
AliKhan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
AliKhan staying out of range there.
It looked like AliKhan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knightley digs a good hook to AliKhan's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knightley.
Knightley just misses with a punch to the body.
Knightley misses with a body shot
and AliKhan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knightley throws a hook but AliKhan blocks it.
AliKhan feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Knightley throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Knightley works the jab nicely.
Knightley misses with a looping right.
AliKhan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knightley.
It looked like AliKhan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knightley scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knightley misses with an uppercut
and AliKhan counters with a low kick, right behind Knightley 's knee.
Knightley throws a head kick that misses
enabling AliKhan to counter with a crisp jab.
Knightley jabs AliKhan right on the nose. AliKhan blinks but takes it well.
Knightley throws a right hand that misses
and AliKhan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Knightley throws a lazy uppercut
and AliKhan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knightley throws an off balance right hand
and AliKhan counters with a huge left! Knightley is in big trouble! He's backing up but AliKhan isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Knightley from any more damage. A dominating finish by AliKhan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alibaba Mehmet AliKhan!

Event: SPPS Resurrection 012
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Farquharson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD#
Farquharson feints and as Alieva raises his hands in defense, Farquharson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Farquharson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alieva controls Farquharson momentarily but Farquharson frees himself. #SUB2#
Alieva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Alieva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alieva working a defensive guard here.
Farquharson stopping the sweep attempt from Alieva.#T1#
Farquharson 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. #SUB2#
Alieva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Farquharson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Farquharson is sitting in close to Alieva's body. Alieva has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Farquharson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Farquharson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Alieva.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nurislam Alieva!

Event: SMASH: Bonaparte vs Draught
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
Monroe looks to throw the jab but Le Franc is out of range.
It looked like Le Franc wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Le Franc tries to clinch up
and Monroe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Le Franc with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Monroe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Monroe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Francesco Monroe has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe loads up on a big right hand but Le Franc slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Le Franc on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Monroe lands a nice looking body shot.
Le Franc walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Monroe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Monroe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Le Franc was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Some wild striking there from Monroe.
Le Franc avoids the body shot from Monroe.
Le Franc tries to land a body kick
and Monroe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Monroe punishes Le Franc's body with a nice straight punch.
Le Franc slips a jab from Monroe.
Monroe throws a nice looking combination but Le Franc bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Monroe throws a right and a left that Le Franc avoids nicely.
Le Franc tries to counter by clinching up but Monroe breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Monroe.
Monroe misses with a hook.
Monroe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Le Franc swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Monroe.
Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Monroe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Monroe throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3##CL#
Le Franc fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Monroe, pushing him back against the cage.
Monroe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Le Franc lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Monroe is stalling here.
Monroe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Le Franc tries to pull guard but Monroe holds him up against the cage and eventually Le Franc drops back down to his feet.
Le Franc scores with a hook to the body.
Monroe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Le Franc misses with some punches.
Le Franc throws a head punch that misses.
Le Franc can't find room to land a body shot as Monroe controls the action.
A body shot lands from Le Franc.
Le Franc scores with a shot to the side of Monroe's head. #BC#
Le Franc breaks from the clinch.
Francesco Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monroe misses with a right hand
and Le Franc counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Monroe swings widly with a right hand
and Le Franc counters with a huge left! Monroe is in big trouble! He's backing up but Le Franc isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Monroe from any more damage. A dominating finish by Le Franc!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guy Le Franc!
Guy Le Franc seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 165
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
Kerotan with the inside leg kick.
Kerotan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Good exchange - Kerotan coming out on top.
Kerotan tests Wooten Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooten Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Kerotan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wooten Jr really felt that one!
Kerotan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooten Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kerotan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wooten Jr will feel that in the morning.
Kerotan moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooten Jr throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kerotan counter with a right hand.
Kerotan 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wooten Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Kerotan staying out of range there.
Kerotan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kerotan.
Wooten Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kerotan throws the kick towards the body but Wooten Jr avoids it.
Wooten Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooten Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kerotan.
Kerotan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kerotan lands with a slapping head kick.
Kerotan swings widly with a right hand
enabling Wooten Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooten Jr dodges the punch combination from Kerotan.
Wooten Jr is looking to counter punch.
Kerotan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Kerotan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wooten Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kerotan throws an off balance right hand
and Wooten Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooten Jr scores with a three punch combo! #ROC#Kerotan is rocked!
Wooten Jr takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kerotan tries a head kick but it misses.
A cross from Wooten Jr lands.
Kerotan is still on wobbly legs! Can Wooten Jr finish him?
Kerotan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooten Jr lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Kerotan falls backwards - clearly groggy! Wooten Jr dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Wooten Jr!
A relieved looking Chad Wooten Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 008
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1##TD#
Alieva looking to score a takedown here. Nye is defending well but Alieva drives through and ends up in Nye's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alieva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nye is keeping the position for now.
Nye wants to stand and escape but Alieva is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alieva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nye keeping moving, preventing Alieva from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Nye has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Alieva has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Nye is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alieva is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Alieva pulls guard effortlessly.
Alieva has a closed guard, preventing Nye from standing up. #T1##SUB#
Alieva looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nye has picked Alieva up and slammed him! Alieva can't keep hold of the triangle and Nye manages to pass to side control!
Alieva tries to buck Nye off but Nye is having none of it.
Alieva is working hard here to advance position.
Alieva has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Alieva can't do much from the bottom here.
Alieva is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Alieva sneaks back into half guard.
Alieva wants to control but Nye is keeping busy.
Nye seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nye dips to his left and cracks Alieva with an uppercut!
Alieva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alieva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nye throws out a counter right but Alieva avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Alieva rushes Nye and presses him up against the cage.
Alieva working hard to break the clinch.
Nye lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alieva.
Nye blocks an uppercut.
Alieva trying to stall but Nye improves his position. #TD#
Alieva pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Alieva looking for a triangle here. Nye is fighting it but it looks tight! Alieva pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Nye is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nurislam Alieva!

Event: SMASH: Drago vs Veainu
Date: Sep 29, 2024

#R1#
Lauzier slips a jab from Monroe.
Lauzier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Monroe is fending him off so far but Lauzier persists. Nope, Monroe circles away and we're back to standing.#KD2#
Monroe drops Lauzier with a beautiful combination! Lauzier stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Monroe is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Gabriel Lauzier has been cut.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lauzier was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Lauzier.
Lauzier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
Monroe misses with a lunging right hand
and Lauzier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monroe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#Lauzier is rocked!
Lauzier throws an overhand right that lands on Monroe's shoulder, as Monroe tries to avoid the shot.
Monroe throws out a counter right but Lauzier avoids it with no problem.
Lauzier has a takedown stuffed.
Monroe misses with a body shot.
Monroe swinging wildly here. #T1#
Lauzier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#Gabriel Lauzier's cut is getting worse.
Lauzier misses with a left hand
and Monroe counters with a right hand to the body.
Lauzier shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Lauzier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lauzier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Monroe is fending him off so far but Lauzier persists. Nope, Monroe circles away and we're back to standing.
Monroe misses with a two punch combination.
Lauzier throws an off balance right hand
and Monroe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lauzier has a takedown stuffed.
Monroe connects with a jab.
A big right from Monroe misses.
Gabriel Lauzier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Lauzier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lauzier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Monroe counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lauzier! Monroe lets Lauzier back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monroe throws out a loose jab but Lauzier uses good head movement to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lauzier.
Lauzier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Monroe keeps the fight on the outside.
Lauzier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.
Monroe gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lauzier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Francesco Monroe has been cut.#T3#
Lauzier digs a good body shot into Monroe's ribs.
Lauzier's jab looks to have found its range, popping Monroe under the eye.#TD#
Lauzier closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Monroe is looking for a sweep.
Monroe struggling a bit here.
Monroe manages to get back to half guard.
Monroe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Monroe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lauzier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Lauzier chips away with some ground and pound.
Monroe working a defensive guard here.
Lauzier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Monroe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lauzier.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Monroe holds on and takes a little breather.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Monroe can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lauzier's guard. #REVB#
Lauzier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Francesco Monroe dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lauzier fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Monroe on the side of the head.
Monroe throws a hook but Lauzier avoids it easily.
Lauzier goes for a double leg but Monroe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Monroe continues to drive forward.
Monroe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Monroe can't find room to land a body shot as Lauzier controls the action.
Monroe lands a body shot.
Monroe content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Lauzier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzier lands with a cross.
Lauzier doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lauzier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lauzier misses with a hook
enabling Monroe to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Gabriel Lauzier's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T1#
Lauzier shoots in and drives through. Monroe sprawls well.
Monroe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Lauzier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monroe cracks Lauzier with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oh Lauzier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Monroe ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Lauzier's jaw. Lauzier's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Monroe does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francesco Monroe!
Francesco Monroe thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TOF 154
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1#
Kerotan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Ferreira's head coaches at Ragnarok\'s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kerotan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab lands there for Kerotan.
Ferreira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kerotan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ferreira throws a shot from downtown. Kerotan moves away and avoids it.
Ferreira slips a straight right by Kerotan.
Kerotan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kerotan misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerotan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kerotan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kerotan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Ferreira throws a poor cross that misses
and Kerotan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferreira misses with a straight right.
Kerotan replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ferreira blocks it well.
Ferreira throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Kerotan counter with a right hand.
Ferreira jabs Kerotan right on the nose. Kerotan blinks but takes it well.
Kerotan walks into a straight right hand from Ferreira.
Ferreira throws the left hand but Kerotan avoids the punch easily.
Kerotan tries to bum rush Ferreira with a series of wild strikes but Ferreira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Ferreira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kerotan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ferreira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ferreira connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kerotan momentarily.
Kerotan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ferreira on the side of the head.
Ferreira scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferreira throws an off balance right hand
and Kerotan counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Kerotan blocks a jab.
Kerotan thinks about the counter body kick.
Kerotan throws a sloppy head kick and Ferreira moves out of range easily.
Kerotan throws an overhand right that lands on Ferreira's shoulder, as Ferreira tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Ferreira was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kerotan.
Ferreira is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ferreira connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kerotan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ferreira throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kerotan to counter with a crisp jab.
Ferreira connects with a body shot.
Ferreira throws a right hand that misses
and Kerotan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferreira. Kerotan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kerotan.
Ferreira takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Ferreira misses with an uppercut
and Kerotan counters with a stiff right hand.
Romulo Ferreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferreira works Kerotan's body with a nice hook.
Ferreira loads up on a big right hand but Kerotan slips the punch.
Ferreira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kerotan's head backwards.
Ferreira misses with a hook to the body
and Kerotan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kerotan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kerotan throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ferreira misses the target.
Ferreira swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kerotan counters with a nice uppercut.
Kerotan slips under a jab.
Kerotan is looking for the big counter here.
Ferreira scores with a nice head shot.
Ferreira lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kerotan throws a leg kick
enabling Ferreira to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kerotan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ferreira avoids the body shot from Kerotan.
Kerotan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kerotan staying out of range there.
Ferreira is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ferreira slips under a jab from Kerotan.
Kerotan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC#Kerotan is rocked!
Kerotan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kerotan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferreira throws out the jab.
Kerotan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ferreira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kerotan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kerotan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ferreira lands with a right hand.
Kerotan is still on wobbly legs! Can Ferreira finish him?#T5#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ferreira!
Ferreira misses with a body punch
and Kerotan counters with a right hand to the body.
Ferreira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kerotan seems to have recovered his senses.
Ferreira looks to land a left hand but Kerotan moved out of range nicely.
Kerotan is looking for the big counter here.
Ferreira misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kerotan counters with a straight right hand.
Kerotan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kerotan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ferreira misses with a hook to the body
and Kerotan counters with a nice uppercut.
Kerotan misses with a double jab.
Kerotan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferreira throws a right hand that misses
and Kerotan counters with a straight right hand.#T6#
Ferreira misses with a hook.
Ferreira is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ferreira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kerotan doesn't seem bothered though.
Ferreira stalks Kerotan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kerotan's face. Kerotan staggers backwards, shaken.
Kerotan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kerotan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ferreira checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ferreira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kerotan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferreira throws a right hand that misses
and Kerotan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kerotan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kerotan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kerotan moves out of range of the strikes.
Kerotan throws a counter combo.
Ferreira lands with a shot to the body. #T7#
Ferreira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kerotan.
Ferreira lands a body shot.
Kerotan scores with a three punch combo!
Kerotan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ferreira misses with a hook
and Kerotan counters with a thumping low kick.
Ferreira misses with a wild combination.
Ferreira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ferreira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Kerotan misses. #T8#
Ferreira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferreira throws a jab but it's blocked by Kerotan.
Ferreira scores with a sloppy right hand. Kerotan should have avoided that one.
Kerotan wants to land a leg kick but Ferreira is out of range.
Kerotan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kerotan throws a push kick but Ferreira slaps the foot to one side.
Ferreira throws a right hand that misses
letting Kerotan counter with a right hand.
Kerotan moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferreira looks to land a left hand but Kerotan moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Kerotan misses its intended target.
Ferreira appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T9#
Kerotan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira.
As Ferreira backs off Kerotan throws a huge counter combo but Ferreira manages to avoid it all.
Ferreira misses with a lunging right hand
and Kerotan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ferreira really felt that one!
Kerotan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big right from Kerotan misses.
Ferreira throws a jab when Kerotan was well out of range.
Ferreira connects with a crisp jab.
Ferreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kerotan moves away.
A combination from Ferreira does no damage.
Kerotan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ferreira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferreira misses with a hook. Kerotan ducked under it nicely.
Kerotan lands with a right hand.
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.
That's time! Ferreira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kerotan misses with a kick to the body
letting Ferreira counter with a right hand.
Kerotan tests Ferreira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ferreira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Ferreira misses.
Ferreira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kerotan throws out the jab.
Ferreira works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kerotan tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Ferreira misses.
Ferreira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kerotan on the side of the head.
Ferreira lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
The fighters circling - Kerotan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kerotan misses with a looping right.
Ferreira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kerotan to score with a decent uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kerotan.
Ferreira misses with a two punch combination.
Kerotan is looking for the big counter here.
Kerotan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Ferreira.
Ferreira falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Kerotan to counter with a crisp jab.
Kerotan throws a series of punches but Ferreira avoids them all with ease.
Ferreira misses with a hook.#T2#
Nice jab there from Kerotan.
Kerotan blocks a jab.
Ferreira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerotan throws a head kick that misses.
Ferreira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kerotan throws an off balance right hand
and Ferreira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ferreira throws a jab but it's blocked by Kerotan.
Kerotan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kerotan throws the left hand but Ferreira avoids the punch easily.
Ferreira misses with a body shot. #T3#
The fighters circling - Kerotan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ferreira throws a lazy uppercut
and Ferreira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferreira throws a lazy right hand but Kerotan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kerotan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ferreira to counter with a crisp jab.
Kerotan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferreira.
A punch lands to the side of Kerotan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kerotan slips under a jab from Ferreira.
Ferreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kerotan moves away.
A leg kick checked by Ferreira.
Ferreira 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.
Kerotan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kerotan throws a shot from downtown. Ferreira moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Kerotan lands a high kick!
Ferreira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kerotan misses the jab.
Ferreira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferreira swings for the body but Kerotan moves out of range.
Kerotan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kerotan misses with a left hand
and Ferreira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ferreira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kerotan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kerotan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ferreira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferreira connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ferreira looks to land a left hand but Kerotan moved out of range nicely.
Kerotan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferreira throws out the jab. #T5#
Kerotan avoids the body shot from Ferreira.
Kerotan drops his hands momentarily and Ferreira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ferreira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferreira throws a poor cross that misses
and Kerotan counters with a nice uppercut.
Kerotan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kerotan takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferreira misses the target.
Kerotan misses with a low kick as Ferreira jumps back.
Kerotan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ferreira to counter with a crisp jab.
Kerotan throws a nice outside leg kick. #T6#
Kerotan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kerotan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kerotan throws a poor cross that misses
and Ferreira counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerotan throws a poor cross that misses
and Ferreira counters with a straight right hand.
Kerotan slips a jab from Ferreira.
Despite the aggression on Kerotan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Romulo Ferreira is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferreira misses with a body shot.
Kerotan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ferreira avoids the head kick by Kerotan.
Kerotan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kerotan throws a big shot that misses.
Ferreira connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T7#
Kerotan missing with a left hand there. Ferreira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferreira misses the body punch
and Kerotan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body punch from Ferreira.
Kerotan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kerotan misses with a kick to the body.
Ferreira looks to throw the jab but Kerotan is out of range.
Ferreira slips under a jab.
Kerotan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kerotan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferreira smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kerotan ducks under a wild hook from Ferreira.#T8#
Kerotan thows a body kick. Ferreira tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ferreira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ferreira scores with the left hand. Kerotan knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kerotan moves out of range as Ferreira strikes.
Ferreira looks to land a left hand but Kerotan moved out of range nicely.
Ferreira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferreira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kerotan unleashes a big counter combination but Ferreira bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ferreira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kerotan can pounce on him.
Kerotan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ferreira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kerotan might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ferreira has got the better of the exchanges.
Ferreira misses with a body shot. #T9#
Ferreira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kerotan.
Ferreira scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ferreira throws an off balance right hand
and Kerotan counters with a straight right hand.
Kerotan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ferreira misses with a hook. Kerotan ducked under it nicely.
Kerotan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ferreira back to the cage. Kerotan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ferreira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ferreira misses the shot to the body.
Kerotan scores with a jab to the body.
Kerotan defending well as Ferreira loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Romulo Ferreira dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kerotan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ferreira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kerotan.
Kerotan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kerotan throws a head kick that Ferreira semi-blocks.
Kerotan throws a body punch but Ferreira moves out of range.
It looked like Ferreira was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kerotan.
A jab from Ferreira misses.
Ferreira misses with a right hand
and Kerotan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Kerotan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kerotan avoids the body shot from Ferreira.
It seemed like Kerotan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ferreira misses with an uppercut. Kerotan saw that one coming.#T1#
Ferreira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ferreira throws a poor cross that misses
and Kerotan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Decent striking displayed by Kerotan there.#ROC2#Ferreira is rocked!
Ferreira throws a body punch but Kerotan moves out of range.
Kerotan misses with an uppercut
and Ferreira counters with a one-two to the body.
Kerotan cracks Ferreira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oh Ferreira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ferreira misses the body punch
and Kerotan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kerotan walks into a stiff left hand from Ferreira.
Ferreira seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerotan scores with a one two! Ferreira had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ferreira misses with a straight right. #T2#
Ferreira throws a shot from downtown. Kerotan moves away and avoids it.
Ferreira misses with an uppercut. Kerotan saw that one coming.
Kerotan throws a wild body kick that Ferreira sees coming a mile off.
Ferreira just misses with a punch to the body.
Kerotan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kerotan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferreira circles away quickly and effectively.
Ferreira throws a looping overhand right but Kerotan ducks down to avoid it.
Ferreira throws a looping overhand right but Kerotan ducks down to avoid it.
Kerotan is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd cheers as Ferreira lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kerotan doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Kerotan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ferreira throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kerotan counter with a right hand.
Ferreira slips a jab from Kerotan.
Ferreira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kerotan walks into a straight right hand from Ferreira.
Ferreira misses with an uppercut
and Kerotan counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferreira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kerotan.
Ferreira loads up on a big right hand but Kerotan slips the punch.
Ferreira takes a swing at Kerotan's ribcage but misses.
Kerotan throws out a counter right but Ferreira avoids it with no problem.
Kerotan misses with a double jab
and Ferreira counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Kerotan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ferreira swings for the body but Kerotan moves out of range.
Ferreira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kerotan throws out a counter right but Ferreira avoids it with no problem.
Ferreira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferreira misses with a left hand
and Kerotan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferreira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kerotan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ferreira just misses with a punch to the body.
Kerotan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferreira.
Ferreira scores with a nice head shot.
Ferreira misses with a hook
and Kerotan counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T5#
A jab from Kerotan finds it's way through Ferreira's defenses.
Ferreira cracks a nice hook into Kerotan's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kerotan, as that shot connected.
Ferreira throws a poor cross that misses
and Kerotan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kerotan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferreira.
Kerotan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kerotan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ferreira checks it well.
Ferreira throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kerotan counter with a right hand.
Ferreira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kerotan at a distance.
Kerotan misses with a hook
letting Ferreira counter with a right hand. #T6#
Kerotan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferreira.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferreira. Kerotan does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Ferreira misses its intended target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kerotan.
Ferreira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kerotan throws a counter combo.
Ferreira slips a jab from Kerotan.
Kerotan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ferreira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kerotan. Kerotan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ferreira misses with a lunging right hand
and Ferreira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flaming Kerotan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Ferreira misses with a hook
and Kerotan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ferreira's knee momentarily.
Kerotan misses with a low kick.
Ferreira throwing a counter right hand but Kerotan manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kerotan.
Ferreira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kerotan manages to avoid it.
Ferreira connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ferreira is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ferreira misses with a jab to the body
and Kerotan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kerotan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ferreira under the eye.
Ferreira throws a jab when Kerotan was well out of range.
Kerotan throws a poor cross that misses
and Kerotan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T8#
Ferreira throws a lazy uppercut
and Kerotan counters with a series of strikes. Ferreira will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ferreira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kerotan's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ferreira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ferreira throws an overhand right that lands on Kerotan's shoulder, as Kerotan tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kerotan! But no joy.
Kerotan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ferreira counters with a two punch combo.
Kerotan thows a body kick. Ferreira tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferreira misses the target.
Ferreira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferreira lands with an overhand left.
Ferreira misses with an uppercut
and Kerotan counters with a slapping leg kick. #T9#
Kerotan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ferreira connects with a looping right hand.
Ferreira fails to land with a series of punches.
Kerotan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ferreira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferreira defending well as Kerotan loads up on a big left hand.
Ferreira goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kerotan.
Kerotan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Kerotan misses.
Ferreira looks to score with a jab to the body but Kerotan is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Flaming Kerotan.
Well Ferreira 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SPPS Resurrection 005
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Abner gets a takedown into half guard.
Alieva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Abner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Abner's back!
Abner trying to control the hands but Alieva won't let him. #SUB#
Alieva tightening his grip on Abner, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Alieva working for a choke but Abner is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abner is really stuck here. #T1##SUB#
Abner fending off the submission attempt from Alieva. #SUB#
Alieva working for the choke.
Abner staying busy and making it hard for Alieva to control.
Abner is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Alieva off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Abner is trying to break free. #T2##SUB#
Alieva is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Abner with him. Abner is trying to defend but Alieva has an arm under the chin now! Abner grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nurislam Alieva!

Event: SMASH: Franc vs Crazyhorse
Date: Sep 01, 2024

#R1#
Monroe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blake.
Blake looks to land a body kick but Monroe moved away.
Monroe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab from Monroe.#CUT#It looks like Danny Blake has been cut.
Blake works Monroe's body with a nice hook.
Monroe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Blake.
Blake throws a leg kick that misses.
Danny Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blake lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice shot lands for Blake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake looks to land a body kick but Monroe moved away.
Blake misses with a low kick as Monroe jumps back.
A quick step to the side and Monroe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monroe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Monroe digs a good body shot into Blake's ribs.#T1#
Monroe misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Monroe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monroe throws a front kick aimed at Blake's knee but Blake avoids it well.
Blake throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Monroe counters with a left to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blake.
Blake lands with a kick to the temple. Monroe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Monroe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monroe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monroe throws a series of punches but Blake avoids them all with ease.
Monroe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blake.
Blake wants to counter the offense by Monroe and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Blake moves into the clinch.
Monroe cracks Blake with a nice body shot.
Monroe has a couple of punches blocked by Blake. #T2#
Blake tries to land a knee to the head but Monroe blocks with his arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monroe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Blake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Blake fails to land.
Blake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monroe backwards.
Monroe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Blake up against the cage.
Blake lands an elbow just above Monroe 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Francesco Monroe has been cut.
Monroe is trying to maintain a safe position but Blake gets an underhook and turns Monroe into the cage.
Monroe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blake.
Blake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monroe stalling in the clinch.
Blake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monroe backwards.
Blake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monroe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Monroe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Blake throws an elbow but misses.
Monroe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Monroe breaks from the clinch.
Blake misses the shot to the body.
Monroe misses with an uppercut. Blake saw that one coming.
Monroe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blake is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Monroe with a body shot.
Blake takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blake misses with a looping right.
It looked like Monroe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Blake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blake misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blake backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blake as Monroe tries to tie him up.
Monroe misses with the head strike. #T4#
Blake lands an elbow that stopped Monroe in his tracks for a moment.
Blake has a couple of punches blocked by Monroe.
Blake has a couple of punches blocked by Monroe.
A short left from Blake.
Monroe misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Monroe tries to break free but Blake pushes him back against the cage.
Monroe is looking to break free of the clinch but Blake has double underhooks.
Monroe can't break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Blake struggles to land a body shot inside as Monroe controls his hands.
Good body shot from Blake.
Blake creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Monroe's defenses.
Monroe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Blake is keeping busy.
Blake misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Monroe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Monroe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Blake dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Nice shot by Monroe.
Blake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monroe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Monroe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blake lands a nice looking body shot.
Francesco Monroe is winning the standup battle so far.
Blake throws a sloppy head kick and Monroe moves out of range easily.
Blake misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Monroe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monroe moves away.
Monroe moves out of range of the body kick from Blake.
Blake swings widly with a right hand
and Monroe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Blake tenderised Monroe's leg. Monroe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blake staying out of range there.
Blake wants to counter the offense by Monroe and move into the clinch position.
Monroe avoids the body shot from Blake.
Monroe looks for the body kick but Blake saw that one coming. #T1#
Monroe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blake is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Blake throws a jab but it's blocked by Monroe.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Monroe checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Blake closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Monroe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blake lands a body punch.
Monroe has had enough of the clinch but Blake keeps him there for the moment.
Monroe can't break the clinch. #BC#
Monroe breaks the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Monroe scores with a four punch combination!
Blake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blake connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Monroe momentarily.
Blake closes the distance but Monroe moves to the side
and Monroe counters with a big head kick but Blake shrugs it off. #T2#
Monroe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monroe was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blake looks to land a combination but Monroe avoids it well.
Blake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monroe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Monroe misses the target.
Blake throws a looping overhand right but Monroe ducks down to avoid it.
Monroe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monroe avoids the head kick by Blake.
Monroe is looking to counter punch.
Blake is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Monroe rather than just go for the knockout.
Blake lands a nice looking body shot.
Monroe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monroe throws out the jab. #T3#
Blake lands a nice hook to Monroe's body. Monroe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blake swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Blake clinches up against the cage.
Monroe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blake throws a head punch that misses.
Blake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blake has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Monroe seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Blake can turn it around.
A frustrated look appears on Monroe's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Monroe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blake tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Monroe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monroe has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Blake.
Blake lands with a cross. #CL2#
Blake has closed the distance and engaged Monroe in a clinch.
Blake tries a body shot but Monroe blocks it. #T4#
Blake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blake misses with a knee to the head.
Monroe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blake misses with a punch on the inside.
Blake throws a punch but it's blocked by Monroe.
Monroe is trying to break the clinch but Blake has him pressed against the cage.
Monroe struggles to land a body shot inside as Blake controls his hands.
Monroe is trying to push Blake away but Blake has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Monroe breaks the clinch.
Monroe thuds a left hand into Blake's body.
Good work by Blake as he checks the leg kick.
Monroe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Monroe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blake looks to land a left hand but Monroe moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Danny Blake will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Blake throws out a leg kick but Monroe moves out of range and Blake only half commits.
Nice defenses there by Blake.
Blake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Monroe counters with a stiff right hand.
Blake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
Blake scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blake throws a body kick that misses.
Monroe moves out of range as Blake strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake throws a lazy right hand but Monroe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monroe takes a swing at Blake's ribcage but misses.
Blake misses with a wild body shot.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blake was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe.#T1#
Blake tries to clinch but Monroe is having none of it.
Monroe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blake.
Monroe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blake misses with a left hand
and Monroe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blake throws a hook but Monroe blocks it.
Blake throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blake feints and then cracks Monroe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Monroe down.
Blake ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Blake misses.
Blake throws a quick inside leg kick.
Monroe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Blake rushes Monroe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Blake lands an elbow inside that Monroe shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake crunches a lovely knee into Monroe's ribcage.
Blake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monroe backwards.
Blake utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blake.
Blake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice left hand lands by Blake.
Blake lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Monroe.
Blake misses with the head strike.
Monroe misses with some punches.
Blake throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Monroe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blake fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Monroe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Blake throws a body shot but no joy.
Monroe throws a jab when Blake was well out of range.
Blake attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blake lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Monroe at a distance.
Monroe misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Blake counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blake.
Blake throws an elbow but it misses.
Monroe tries to break free but Blake pushes him back against the cage.
Blake gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#Francesco Monroe's cut is getting worse.
Blake lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blake blocks an uppercut.
Blake tries to land knees in the clinch but Monroe avoids the damage to the body.
Monroe wants to break free but Blake has control.
A head punch on the inside from Blake fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blake.#T4#
Blake lands an elbow inside that Monroe shrugs off.
Blake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blake creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Monroe's defenses. #CUT2#Francesco Monroe's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A shot in the inside from Monroe.
A short left from Blake. #ROC2#Monroe is rocked!
Monroe blocking some punches.
Oh Monroe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Monroe blocks an uppercut.
Monroe seems to have got his legs back now.
Blake is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Monroe is defending well for now.
Blake lands with a left to the head.
Blake creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Monroe's defenses. #CUT2#Jeez, Francesco Monroe's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A shot in the inside from Blake.
Monroe blocks a body shot from Blake.
A frustrated look appears on Monroe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Francesco Monroe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monroe.
Blake swings wildly with an uppercut but Monroe uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Blake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Blake winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Blake!
Danny Blake took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Stoner's Killer Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 002
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Pealike throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Alieva counters with a takedown into side control.
Pealike tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB#
Alieva wants to finish this one by submission but Pealike is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Alieva.
Pealike wants to try and get back to his feet.
Alieva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pealike is looking to escape.
Pealike really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alieva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Pealike tries to improve his position but Alieva has taken his back! Alieva has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Pealike tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Alieva pushes Pealike away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nurislam Alieva!

Event: SMASH: Krylov vs Barkley
Date: Aug 04, 2024

#R1#
Monroe lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Eric Osiris has been cut.
Monroe misses with a right hand
and Osiris counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Francesco Monroe has been cut.
Monroe misses with a hook
and Osiris counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Monroe misses with a double jab.
Osiris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monroe throws out the jab.
Osiris looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Osiris defending well as Monroe loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe misses with a hook
and Osiris counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Monroe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Osiris throws a counter high kick but Monroe was just alert enough to avoid it.
Francesco Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monroe misses with a double jab
and Osiris counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Monroe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Osiris counters with a left to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Monroe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Monroe misses with a left hand
and Osiris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monroe misses with a hook
letting Osiris counter with a right hand. #ROC#Monroe is rocked!
Osiris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Monroe. #T2#
Monroe swings widly with a right hand
and Osiris counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Monroe thinking.
Monroe swings for the body but Osiris moves out of range.
Osiris appears to be looking for a big counter.
Monroe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Osiris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monroe is still on wobbly legs! Can Osiris finish him?
Monroe throws a lazy uppercut
and Osiris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe throws a poor cross that misses
and Osiris counters with a huge left! Monroe is in big trouble! He's backing up but Osiris isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Monroe from any more damage. A dominating finish by Osiris!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Osiris!
A less than humble Eric Osiris misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SMASH: Dankovich vs Drago
Date: Jul 07, 2024

#R1#
Monroe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dredd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Francesco Monroe has been cut.
Dredd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dredd lands a jab to the head. #ROC#Monroe is rocked!
Monroe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dredd.
Dredd feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Monroe misses with a low kick.
It looked like Dredd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Monroe.
Monroe backs away from a small jab... but Dredd lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Monroe crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Dredd with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Brock Dredd!
A very excited looking Brock Dredd 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: RSE 81:
Date: May 29, 2024

#R1##CL#
Alieva gets tackled into the cage by Piccirilli. Piccirilli maintains the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Piccirilli.
Alieva is trying to pull guard but Piccirilli has him pressed against the cage.
Piccirilli gets through Alieva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Piccirilli has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Piccirilli working aggressively here.
Piccirilli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alieva can't find room to land a body shot as Piccirilli controls the action. #TD2#
Alieva turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
You can see the frustration on Piccirilli's face as Alieva controls the position.
Alieva tries to move into full mount but can't pass Piccirilli's legs.
Piccirilli wants to control but Alieva postures up.#SUB2#
Alieva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Alieva tries for a kimura but Piccirilli is defending well. #T1#
Alieva working away.
Piccirilli is looking for a sweep.
Piccirilli is not content to let Alieva control the position.
Alieva works to advance to full mount. Piccirilli defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Piccirilli is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Alieva working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Alieva tries to control but Piccirilli wriggling away.
Piccirilli controls the position.#SUB2#
Alieva moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Piccirilli has worked his arm free - good work by Piccirilli!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Alieva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Piccirilli, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Alieva tries to move into full mount but can't pass Piccirilli's legs.
Alieva working away.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Alieva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Piccirilli napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T4#
Piccirilli tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alieva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alieva happy to just control the position for now.
Piccirilli can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Alieva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Piccirilli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Piccirilli manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nurislam Alieva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Alieva fails with the takedown
and Alieva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Piccirilli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alieva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alieva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Piccirilli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Nurislam Alieva has been cut.
Piccirilli throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Alieva moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piccirilli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Piccirilli blocks a body shot from Alieva.
A head punch on the inside from Piccirilli fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Piccirilli.
A nice left hand lands by Piccirilli.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Piccirilli. #T1#
Alieva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Piccirilli walks away with a smile on his face. Alieva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Corbiniano Piccirilli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nurislam Alieva.
Piccirilli slips under a jab from Alieva.
Alieva with a hook.
Piccirilli throws a big shot that misses.
Piccirilli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Piccirilli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A swing and a miss from Piccirilli.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alieva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alieva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Piccirilli sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alieva throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Alieva throws a right hand that misses
and Piccirilli counters with a body kick.
Corbiniano Piccirilli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Piccirilli as Alieva shoots in.#CL#
Piccirilli forces Alieva back against the cage and clinches.
Piccirilli scores with a shot to the side of Alieva's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Alieva tightens his grip and picks Piccirilli up, before dumping him to the ground. Piccirilli manages to land in guard.
Piccirilli is pulling down on Alieva's head. It's preventing any offense from Alieva, at least for the moment.
Alieva postures up.
Nurislam Alieva has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Alieva has gone for a leg lock! Piccirilli slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alieva's guard.#REVR#
Piccirilli sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Alieva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Piccirilli has control of Alieva's left arm, preventing Alieva from doing any damage.
Alieva wants to pass the guard but Piccirilli is keeping the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Piccirilli pulls Alieva in close to prevent any damage.
Alieva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Piccirilli's guard.
Alieva wants to control but Piccirilli is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alieva prevents Piccirilli from improving his position.
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 Corbiniano Piccirilli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nurislam Alieva's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Alieva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Piccirilli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alieva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big right from Piccirilli misses.
Alieva tries to counter with a clinch but Piccirilli shakes him off and moves away.
Piccirilli lands with a nice body kick.
Alieva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Piccirilli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Piccirilli looks to score with a jab to the body but Alieva is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alieva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alieva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Alieva 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.#T1##SUB#
Piccirilli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alieva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alieva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Piccirilli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Piccirilli looking to control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alieva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alieva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Piccirilli throwing a counter right hand but Alieva manages to avoid it.#CL#
Piccirilli moves into the clinch successfully.
Piccirilli misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Piccirilli pulls guard.
Piccirilli trying to control the position.
Alieva trying to control but Piccirilli is working from the bottom. #T3#
Piccirilli trying to keep a closed guard but Alieva is proving a slippery customer.
Piccirilli seems keen to control Alieva's posture.
Alieva wants to pass the guard but Piccirilli is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.
Alieva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Piccirilli has Alieva up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Alieva jumps into guard, dragging Piccirilli to the mat.
Piccirilli preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Piccirilli's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Piccirilli trying to control but Alieva is working from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Corbiniano Piccirilli!
A relieved looking Corbiniano Piccirilli thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: UCF 33: Flanders v Taylor
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Knightley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knightley throws a looping overhand right but Gray ducks down to avoid it.
Knightley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gray.
Knightley cracks a nice hook into Gray's ribs.
Gray throws a body shot but no joy.
Knightley throws a poor cross that misses
and Gray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knightley lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#It looks like Alex Gray has been cut.
Knightley throws a sloppy head kick and Gray moves out of range easily.
Knightley tests Gray's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gray jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knightley misses with a hook. Gray ducked under it nicely.
Gray connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Knightley misses with a right hand
and Gray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knightley misses with a body punch
and Gray counters with a nice uppercut.
Gray misses with a wild body shot.
Knightley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Gray throws a body shot but no joy.
Knightley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knightley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gray walks into a jab.
Gray fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knightley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gray looks to throw the jab but Knightley is out of range.
Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knightley moves away.
Knightley throws an off balance right hand
and Gray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knightley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knightley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gray.
Knightley throws a counter combo.
Knightley swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Gray counter with a right hand.
Gray throws a series of punches but Knightley moves out of range.
Knightley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gray takes a swing at Knightley's ribcage but misses.
Gray scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knightley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've been told by Gray's head coaches at Copes that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Knightley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gray moves out of range of the body kick from Knightley.
It looked like Gray was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knightley.
Gray just misses with a punch to the body.
Knightley throws a hook but Gray avoids it easily.
Knightley lands a glancing blow to the side of Gray's head.
Gray takes a swing at Knightley's ribcage but misses.
Gray misses with a hook. Knightley ducked under it nicely.
Knightley works over Gray's head and body with a nice combination.
Knightley lands with an uppercut that bounces Gray off the cage and back into range.
Gray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knightley.
Gray moves out of range of the strikes.
Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Gray as he connects with a hook.
Gray misses with a wild body shot.
Knightley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knightley. That's going to slow Gray down. #T3#
Knightley throws a hook but Gray blocks it.
Gray loads up on a big right hand but Knightley slips the punch.
Knightley unleashes a big counter combination but Gray bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gray scores with a jab to the body.
Gray takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gray misses with a body shot.
Gray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knightley.
Gray lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knightley looks for the body kick but Gray saw that one coming.
Gray takes a swing at Knightley's ribcage but misses.
Gray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gray throws a big shot that misses.
And Knightley responds with a good body kick, but Gray manages to step out the way in time.
Gray is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gray scores with a body shot.
Gray lands a body shot.
Knightley walks into a straight right hand from Gray.
Gray misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knightley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gray counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knightley misses the shot to the body.
Gray throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knightley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gray is looking to wear down Knightley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Knightley throws a head kick that half lands.
Knightley slips under a jab from Gray.
Gray throws a poor cross that misses
and Gray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knightley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knightley throws a sloppy head kick and Gray moves out of range easily.
Gray throws a body shot but no joy.
Knightley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gray throws out a loose jab but Knightley uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gray ducks under a wild hook from Knightley.
Knightley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gray lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Gray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Gray's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Knightley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gray throws a lazy right hand but Knightley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knightley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gray lands a jab to Knightley's midsection.
Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knightley moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knightley! But no joy.
Knightley throws an overhand right that lands on Gray's shoulder, as Gray tries to avoid the shot.
Gray scores with a hook.
Knightley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gray is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Knightley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gray counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knightley lands with a kick to the ribs.
Knightley misses with a hook
and Gray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gray misses with a body shot.
Alex Gray is winning the standup battle so far.
Gray works Knightley's body with a nice hook.
Gray takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Gray.
Knightley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Knightley throws a lazy uppercut
letting Gray counter with a right hand.
Knightley keeps the fight on the outside.
Knightley throws out a counter right but Gray avoids it with no problem.
Gray digs a good body shot into Knightley's ribs.
Knightley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gray takes one to the side of the head.
Knightley throws a right hand that misses
and Gray counters with a nice body shot.
Gray slips a jab and a cross from Knightley.
Knightley misses with a wild body shot.
Gray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knightley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gray.
Gray checks a low kick from Knightley.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knightley.
Knightley digs a good hook to Gray's body.
Knightley slips under a jab from Gray.
Gray misses the body punch
and Knightley counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gray avoids the body shot from Knightley.
Gray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knightley.
Knightley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knightley throws a leg kick
and Gray counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knightley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gray throws a shot from downtown. Knightley moves away and avoids it.
Knightley throws a wild body kick that Gray sees coming a mile off.
Knightley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Gray drives through and clinches with Knightley against the cage.
Gray misses with a punch to the body.
Knightley prevents a body shot from Gray.
Gray misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Knightley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gray slips under a jab.
It looked like Gray was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knightley.#T3#
Gray throws a jab when Knightley was well out of range.
Knightley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knightley was well out of range. Poor timing from Gray.
Knightley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Gray instigates a clinch.
Knightley working aggressively here.
Gray tries to work over Knightley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gray tries to work over Knightley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knightley tries to break the clinch but Gray is controlling the position.
Gray prevents a body shot from Knightley.
Knightley is trying to break free.
Gray lands with a light punch inside.
Gray prevents a body shot from Knightley.
Knightley lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Knightley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knightley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Gray misses.
Good shot there by Gray.#T4#
Gray throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knightley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gray tests Knightley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knightley throws a lazy head kick
and Gray counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knightley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice body kick there by Knightley.
Knightley looks to score with a jab to the body but Gray is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Knightley.
Knightley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knightley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knightley misses with a straight left.
Knightley throws a body shot but no joy.
Gray thuds a left hand into Knightley's body.
Gray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knightley manages to avoid it.
Knightley avoids the body shot from Gray.
Knightley raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
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 Alex Gray will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alex Gray'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Knightley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gray throws a lazy right hand but Knightley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knightley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gray appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Knightley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knightley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gray. That did some damage!
Gray fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gray is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gray throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Knightley counter with a right hand.
Gray lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Knightley swings widly with a right hand
and Gray makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gray works Knightley's body with a nice hook.
Knightley takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gray throws a body punch but Knightley moves out of range.
Gray walks forward, straight into a front kick from Knightley.
Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knightley moves away.
Knightley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Knightley moves out of range of the strikes.
Gray just misses with a punch to the body.
Knightley lands a front kick.
Knightley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gray uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knightley has time to react.
Knightley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gray.
Knightley defending well as Gray loads up on a big left hand.
Knightley flicks out a counter leg kick but Gray steps away.
Knightley digs a good body shot into Gray's ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knightley.
Knightley moves out of range of the strikes.
Knightley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gray misses the jab.
A nice side step and Knightley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gray misses with a shot to the body
and Knightley counters with a two punch combo.
Knightley pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knightley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knightley misses with a straight left.
Gray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knightley was well out of range. Poor timing from Gray.
Knightley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knightley throws a sloppy head kick
and Gray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knightley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knightley avoids the body shot from Gray.
Knightley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gray with a body shot.
Knightley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gray misses with a body shot.
Knightley swings widly with a right hand
and Gray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gray 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.
Gray jabs Knightley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gray connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Knightley throws a jab when Gray was well out of range.#T3#
A big left from Gray misses.
Nice shot lands for Gray.
Knightley lands a glancing blow to the side of Gray's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gray.
Gray connects with a nice looking jab.
Gray ducks under a wild hook from Knightley.
An attempted straight right counter from Gray misses the target.
Gray misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Knightley to counter with a crisp jab.
Knightley throws a lazy right hand but Gray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gray misses with an uppercut. Knightley saw that one coming.
Knightley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gray has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gray moves away from the strike by Knightley.
Knightley misses with a wild body shot.
Knightley moves out of range as Gray strikes.
Knightley throws a series of punches but Gray moves out of range.
Knightley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Gray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knightley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as Gray checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gray throwing a counter right hand but Knightley manages to avoid it.
Gray lands a slapping body shot.
Knightley throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gray counters with a straight right hand.
Gray misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knightley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gray punishes Knightley's body with a nice straight punch.
Gray cracks a nice hook into Knightley's ribs.
Gray keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knightley tries to land a leg kick but Gray saw it coming and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Gray.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gray works Knightley's body with a nice hook.
Gray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gray doesn't manage to clinch there - Knightley circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Gray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gray 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Gray!

Event: RSE 75:
Date: May 08, 2024

#R1#
Monroe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lahey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice body kick from Monroe.
Lahey misses with a two punch combination.
Lahey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lahey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monroe.
A punch combination from Monroe misses.
A big left from Monroe misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Monroe has knocked Lahey down with a huge combo! Monroe steps away and waves a wobbly Lahey back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Lahey is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jim Lahey has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lahey get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Lahey stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Monroe runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francesco Monroe!
Francesco Monroe spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: UCF 22: Hanma v Chai Jr
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Taylor throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Taylor is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kerotan's half guard.
Kerotan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kerotan is trying to stand back up but Taylor is controlling him
Kerotan 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.
Taylor is looking to advance position but Kerotan won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerotan is trying to stand. #ES#
Kerotan pushes Taylor off and gets back to his feet.
Taylor lands a jab to the head. #TD2#
Kerotan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES#
Kerotan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Taylor off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kerotan looks to land a right hand but Taylor moved out of range.
Taylor moves out of range as Kerotan strikes.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kerotan manages to avoid it.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1##CL2#
Kerotan gets tackled into the cage by Taylor. Taylor maintains the clinch.
Kerotan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kerotan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taylor's elbow.
Taylor has a couple of punches blocked by Kerotan.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kerotan.
Taylor manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kerotan being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Taylor's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Taylor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kerotan.
Taylor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Kerotan controls the action.
Taylor tries a body shot but Kerotan blocks it.
Taylor lands a right hand. #T2#
Kerotan is trying to push Taylor away but Taylor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kerotan blocking some punches.
Kerotan gets underhooks to prevent Taylor's takedown attempt.
Kerotan has had enough of the clinch but Taylor keeps him there for the moment.
Taylor fails to pull guard.
Taylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Kerotan.
Kerotan lands with a short shot to the head.
Kerotan has had enough of the clinch but Taylor keeps him there for the moment.
Taylor has a couple of punches blocked by Kerotan.
Taylor wants a takedown.
Flaming Kerotan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Taylor.
Taylor prevents Kerotan from breaking the clinch.
Taylor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kerotan after a bit of a struggle.
Taylor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kerotan misses with some punches. #BC#
Kerotan manages to break the clinch.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kerotan cracks Taylor with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Kerotan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taylor thuds his right hand into Kerotan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Taylor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kerotan!

Kerotan bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Kerotan misses with a straight right.
Kerotan scores with a kick to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerotan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
Kerotan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taylor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Kerotan.
Taylor walks into a left hand.
Taylor wants to clinch but Kerotan slips to the side
and Kerotan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Taylor lands with an overhand left.
Kerotan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Taylor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kerotan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mick Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kerotan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kerotan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kerotan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Taylor.
Taylor darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
Taylor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kerotan sprawls well initially but Taylor persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kerotan is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor wants to free his trapped foot but Kerotan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #ES#
Kerotan kicks Taylor off and gets back to his feet.
A big right from Taylor misses.
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 Flaming Kerotan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Taylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kerotan tries a head kick but it misses.
Kerotan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Taylor misses the jab.
Flaming Kerotan is winning the standup battle so far.
Taylor throws a lazy uppercut
and Kerotan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kerotan connects with a body shot.
Taylor walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kerotan.
Kerotan misses with a head kick.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kerotan.
Kerotan walks into a straight right hand from Taylor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerotan moves away from the strike by Taylor.
Kerotan throwing a counter right hand but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Taylor.
Taylor misses with a left hand
and Kerotan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taylor connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Taylor.#T1#
Taylor throws a lazy uppercut
and Taylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kerotan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kerotan throws a right and a left that Taylor avoids nicely.
Taylor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A cross from Taylor lands.
Kerotan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Flaming Kerotan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kerotan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kerotan there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kerotan misses the target.
Taylor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Taylor misses the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Taylor 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kerotan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Taylor moves out of range as Kerotan strikes.
Taylor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kerotan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
Taylor dodges the punch combination from Kerotan.
Taylor with a hook.#TD2#
Taylor throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kerotan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Taylor is in Kerotan's guard.
Taylor prevents Kerotan from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Kerotan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor passes into half guard. #T3#
Kerotan wants to get back to his feet.
Taylor controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Taylor is looking for a kimura here.
Taylor controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Taylor seems to be looking for submissions.
Kerotan is trying to stand back up but Taylor is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Taylor seems to be working for a kimura but Kerotan defends the submission attempt.
Taylor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kerotan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Taylor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kerotan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taylor.
Taylor prevents Kerotan from standing back up. #SUB2#
Kerotan is defending against the submission attempts here by Taylor.
Taylor is keen to just control but Kerotan is a slippery customer.
Kerotan is trying to stand back up but Taylor is controlling him
Kerotan is refusing to be controlled, as Taylor sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Taylor throws a hook but Kerotan blocks it.
Good leg kick by Kerotan.
Kerotan moves away from the strike by Taylor.
Kerotan throws a low kick, looking for Taylor's leg but Taylor calmly moves out of range.
Taylor scores with a sloppy right hand. Kerotan should have avoided that one.
Taylor misses the jab.
Kerotan misses with a hook. Taylor ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taylor is defended easily by Kerotan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Taylor. #T1#
Kerotan swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Kerotan tries to land a front kick but Taylor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kerotan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Taylor.
Taylor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Taylor misses.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Kerotan cracks Taylor with an open hand slap.
Kerotan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Taylor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Taylor scores with a jab. Kerotan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Taylor misses with a shot to the body
and Kerotan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Kerotan is just out of range.
Kerotan misses with a straight right.
Taylor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kerotan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taylor lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from Kerotan misses its intended target.
Kerotan misses with a hook.
Taylor works Kerotan's body with a nice hook.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kerotan as he avoids it easily.
Kerotan moves out of range of the strikes.
Kerotan throwing a counter right hand but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Kerotan. No joy for Taylor on that attempt.
Flaming Kerotan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Taylor.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Kerotan.
Kerotan clobbers Taylor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch but Kerotan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taylor throws a lazy uppercut
and Kerotan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kerotan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kerotan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kerotan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kerotan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kerotan.
Taylor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Kerotan misses with a double jab.
Taylor throws a lazy right hand but Kerotan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kerotan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Taylor looks to land a left hand but Kerotan moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Kerotan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kerotan throws a right hand that misses
letting Taylor counter with a right hand.
Taylor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taylor shoots in and drives through. Kerotan sprawls well.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taylor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kerotan misses with an uppercut.
Kerotan lands with an overhand left.
Kerotan throws a hook but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Taylor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kerotan quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Taylor in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kerotan tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Taylor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mick Taylor!
A relieved looking Mick Taylor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: UCF 24: Thorn v Casbon
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Jones throws a leg kick but Knightley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones lunges at Knightley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knightley's hand.
Knightley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Knightley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body. #KD#
Jones cracks Knightley with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jones has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Knightley to stand back up!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones slips under a jab from Knightley.
A head kick misses from Knightley.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#KD#
Jones cracks Knightley with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Knightley looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jones finish him? #ROC#Knightley is rocked!
Knightley throws a head kick that misses.
Knightley just misses with a punch to the body.
Knightley looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones misses with a hook. Knightley ducked under it nicely.
Knightley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knightley throws out the jab.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knightley manages to avoid it.
Knightley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Jones thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Knightley if he has to take too many more of those.
Knightley looks winded!
Jones tries to land a front kick but Knightley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Knightley needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Knightley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Knightley's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones throws a low kick but Knightley moves out of range easily.
Jones swings for the body but Knightley moves out of range.
Jones throws a body punch but Knightley moves out of range.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Knightley misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knightley manages to avoid it.
Knightley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Knightley lands an overhand right.
Jones throws a hook but Knightley avoids it easily.#KD#
Jones feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Knightley sprawling to the canvas! Knightley rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jones finish him?!
Knightley is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
A jab lands there for Knightley.
Knightley seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jones lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Knightley crumples to the floor! Jones milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). MF Jones!

Event: RSE 71:
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1#
Alieva tries to clinch but Mesquita moves out of range. #CL#
Alieva moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Alieva has Mesquita pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Alieva pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mesquita tumbling to the mat - Alieva dives into Mesquita's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mesquita is on top in guard. #REVB#
Alieva trying to keep a closed guard but Mesquita is proving a slippery customer.
Mesquita sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alieva has his foot on Mesquita's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mesquita works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Alieva throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mesquita uses it to pass to side control. #T1##SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to get an arm triangle but Alieva is defending well.
Alieva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alieva is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Firm, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mesquita laying and praying for a moment but Alieva takes advantage and regains half guard.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but Alieva defending well.
Mesquita prevents Alieva from improving his position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Alieva defends the submission attempt.
Mesquita tries to pass to full mount but Alieva defends it.
Mesquita winds up and cracks Alieva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Alieva is defending well. #SUB2#
Mesquita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Alieva defends the submission attempt.
Alieva works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Mesquita stays in close to Alieva's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Mesquita got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alieva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mesquita has managed to get both his arms back between Alieva's legs - danger averted.
Mesquita preventing the sweep.
Mesquita engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Alieva keeps moving. #SUB#
Alieva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita pushes down on Alieva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mesquita content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mesquita is trying to control the action in half guard but Alieva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mesquita working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mesquita works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mesquita fails to advance to Alieva's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mesquita jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Alieva manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mesquita lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luan Mesquita dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mesquita fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alieva misses with a looping left.
Mesquita drops his hands momentarily and Alieva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Alieva has closed the distance and engaged Mesquita in a clinch. #TD#
Alieva drags the fight down to the ground.
Mesquita scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mesquita controlling from the top position.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Luan Mesquita has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alieva wants to sweep but no luck.
Mesquita is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Mesquita sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mesquita working some strikes from top position.
Mesquita controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mesquita won't allow Alieva to sweep him here.
Mesquita trying to control but Alieva is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Alieva is looking for a triangle but Mesquita pushes his legs off easily.
Mesquita slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Alieva prevents Mesquita from moving into mount. #T2#
A lull in the action here.
Mesquita connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Alieva some visible discomfort.
Alieva tries to improve position but can't.
Alieva regains half guard.
Alieva is looking for a sweep. Mesquita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mesquita controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura but Alieva is defending well. #T3#
Mesquita content to control rather than advance.
Alieva is not content to let Mesquita control the position.
Alieva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Alieva tries to get to full guard but Mesquita has control of the leg.
Alieva is trying to maintain the position but Mesquita is very close to passing his half guard.
Mesquita is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mesquita wants to take a breather but Alieva is having none of it. #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.
Alieva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alieva.
Alieva keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita stays in close to Alieva's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Alieva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mesquita defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita is working Alieva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luan Mesquita showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mesquita has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mesquita there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alieva misses with a shot to the body
enabling Mesquita to counter with a crisp jab.
Alieva is looking to clinch.
Mesquita throws a hook but Alieva avoids it easily.
Alieva is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mesquita.#TD2#
Alieva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alieva keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alieva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mesquita can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mesquita trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Alieva controls Mesquita momentarily but Mesquita frees himself.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Mesquita with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mesquita looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Alieva looking for subs off his back but Mesquita has passed one foot through into half guard.
Alieva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mesquita scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Mesquita keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura but Alieva is defending well.
Alieva is trying to control but can't.
Mesquita has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alieva tries to get to full guard but Mesquita has control of the leg.
Alieva trying to control here.
Mesquita wants to control but Alieva is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Mesquita seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Alieva is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Luan Mesquita!

Event: RSE 68:
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Monroe looks to land a right hand but Apuro moved out of range.
It seemed like Apuro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Apuro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Apuro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Monroe with a body shot.
Apuro scores with a sloppy right hand. Monroe should have avoided that one.
Monroe misses with a wild body shot.
Apuro feints the counter takedown.
Monroe misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Monroe.
Monroe loads up on a big right hand but Apuro slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monroe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Apuro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target. #T1#
Apuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Apuro dips to his left and cracks Monroe with an uppercut!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Apuro 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.
Monroe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Apuro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Mursk Apuro has been cut.
Apuro lands a nice looking body shot.
Monroe stalks Apuro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Apuro's face. Apuro staggers backwards, shaken.
Monroe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Apuro lands a nice looking body shot.
Apuro shoots in but Monroe avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Monroe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apuro blocks a head kick by Monroe.
Francesco Monroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Apuro goes for a double leg but Monroe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Monroe continues to drive forward.
It looked like Monroe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Apuro dives in and scores a takedown into Monroe's guard.
Monroe 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.
Apuro connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Monroe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Apuro is one step ahead there.
Apuro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Apuro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Monroe wants to sweep but no luck.
Apuro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Monroe's head.
Apuro stays in close to Monroe's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Apuro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Apuro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Monroe is trying to keep Apuro in close.
Monroe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Apuro trying to control but Monroe is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Apuro sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Monroe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Apuro.
Monroe lands a jab to the nose.
Monroe misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Monroe. Those never looked like landing. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Monroe has knocked Apuro down with a huge combo! Monroe steps away and waves a wobbly Apuro back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Apuro is rocked!
Monroe knocks out Apuro with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Monroe before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Monroe picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francesco Monroe!
A less than humble Francesco Monroe misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: UCF 14:
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Knightley moves out of range.
Jenkins throws a hook to the side of Knightley's head but Knightley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jenkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knightley.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Knightley moves out of range.
Jenkins with a nice calf kick.
Jenkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jenkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jenkins, as that shot connected.
Jenkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Jenkins lands with a right hand.
Knightley defending well as Jenkins loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Knightley misses the target.
Jenkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jenkins 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.
Knightley misses with a hook. Jenkins ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins lands with a good body shot.
Knightley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Knightley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jenkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knightley.
Knightley throws a big shot that misses.
Knightley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Knightley avoids a kick to the body.
Knightley takes a swing at Jenkins's ribcage but misses.
Jenkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Jenkins misses with a two punch combination.
Jenkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knightley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jenkins cracks Knightley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Knightley misses with a low kick.
Knightley throws a wild body kick that Jenkins sees coming a mile off.
Knightley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jenkins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Knightley misses with a looping left.
Jenkins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ovaltine Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Knightley throws a shot from downtown. Jenkins moves away and avoids it.
Jenkins let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Knightley throws a hook to the side of Jenkins's head but Jenkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jenkins throws out a counter right but Knightley avoids it with no problem.
Jenkins misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Knightley misses the target.#T2#
Knightley scores with a spinning back kick!
A jab from Knightley misses.
Jenkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jenkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Knightley misses with a wild body shot.
Jenkins throws a shot from downtown. Knightley moves away and avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Jenkins.
Jenkins takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Knightley throws a shot from downtown. Jenkins moves away and avoids it.
Knightley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jenkins.
Knightley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jenkins moves away.
Knightley throws a lazy right hand but Jenkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knightley throws the left hand but Jenkins avoids the punch easily.
Jenkins thows a leg kick but Knightley checks it
and Knightley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jenkins lands with a slapping head kick.
Jenkins jabs at Knightley's body.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Jenkins.
It looked like Knightley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jenkins. Knightley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knightley looks to throw the jab but Jenkins is out of range.
Jenkins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knightley with a body shot.
Knightley misses with a body kick.
Jenkins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Ovaltine Jenkins has been cut.
Knightley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good work by Knightley as he checks the leg kick.
Jenkins has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jenkins tests Knightley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jenkins misses with a low kick.
Knightley throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jenkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jenkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jenkins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Knightley.
Knightley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jenkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins tries to bum rush Knightley with a series of wild strikes but Knightley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Knightley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jenkins 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.
Knightley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jenkins missing with a left hand there. Knightley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jenkins throws a hook but Knightley blocks it.
Jenkins 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.
Jenkins tries to score with a low kick but Knightley moves his leg out of the way.
Jenkins takes a swing at Knightley's ribcage but misses.
Jenkins throws a leg kick that misses.
Jenkins is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Knightley had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jenkins blocks a jab.
A low kick lands for Jenkins.
Knightley misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knightley misses with a wild body shot.
Knightley avoids the body shot from Jenkins.
Jenkins swings for the body but Knightley moves out of range.
Knightley throws a leg kick but Jenkins moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ovaltine Jenkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ovaltine Jenkins's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Jenkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jenkins throws a head kick but Knightley moves out of range.
Knightley appears to be looking for a big counter.
Knightley throws a nice looking combination but Jenkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jenkins misses with a body punch
enabling Knightley to counter with a crisp jab.
Jenkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knightley misses with a series of wild punches.
Jenkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Knightley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knightley throws a right hand that misses
and Jenkins counters with a left to the body.
Jenkins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Knightley.
Knightley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses.
Jenkins misses with the combination.
Knightley bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Knightley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jenkins throws a leg kick but Knightley checks it.
Knightley scores with a push kick.
Good leg kick by Knightley.
Knightley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jenkins scores with a head kick. Knightley tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jenkins slips a straight right by Knightley.
Knightley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Knightley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Knightley swings for the body but Jenkins moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Knightley might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jenkins throws a series of strikes that have Knightley backpedaling.
Jenkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knightley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knightley checks a leg kick nicely.
Jenkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knightley throws a body shot but no joy.
Knightley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Jenkins throws a shot to the body.
Whack! Knightley lands a heavy head kick that drops Jenkins. The ref tackles Knightley to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Jenkins was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Bennett Knightley!
Our winner, Bennett Knightley, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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