Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF 87:Deiveredo vs Yordan III
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Hoover takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hoover tries to clinch but Brussard moves out of range.
Brussard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Danny Hoover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Hoover closes the distance and pushes Brussard back into the cage.
Brussard has a couple of punches blocked by Hoover.
Brussard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brussard tries to work over Hoover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brussard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoovers head.
Good body shot from Brussard.
Hoover throws an elbow that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brussard.
Hoover can't break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Brussard.
Brussard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brussard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brussard lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brussard misses with a body punch.
Brussard works on Hoover's body with a couple of short punches.
Brussard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brussard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoover backwards.
Brussard gets through Hoover's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brussard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brussard pushes Hoover back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoover wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brussard has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Brussard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoover backwards.
Hoover is trying to force a seperation but Brussard has the dominant position.
Brussard gets through Hoover's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brussard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brussard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hoover has had enough of the clinch but Brussard keeps him there for the moment.
Hoover takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Brussard as the two fighters clinch.
Brussard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoover looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brussard struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoover controls his hands.
Brussard blocks an elbow strike from Hoover.
Brussard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brussard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brussard lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brussard.
Hoover creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brussard lands a shot to the body.
Hoover looks winded!
Brussard lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brussard digs a right hand underneath Hoover's ribcage. Hoover let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brussard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hoover or not. #T2#
Brussard lands a right hand.
Brussard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoover backwards.
Brussard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brussard digs a right hand underneath Hoover's ribcage. Hoover let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brussard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brussard presses Hoover against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brussard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoover backwards.
Brussard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brussard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoover backwards.
Brussard lands a left hand.
Brussard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brussard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hoover backwards.
Brussard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brussard scores with a shot to the side of Hoover's head.
Brussard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Brussard.
Brussard has Hoover pressed against the cage, preventing Hoover from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brussard pushes Hoover back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Brussard.
Brussard digs a right hand underneath Hoover's ribcage. Hoover let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brussard scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Brussard scores with a shot to the side of Hoover's head.
A right hand to the body from Brussard.
A nice left hand lands by Brussard.
Brussard scores with a shoulder strike.
Brussard tries to throw a body punch but Hoover avoids it by throwing Brussard back against the cage.
Good body shot from Brussard.
A right handed body shot lands from Brussard.
Still in the clinch, Brussard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Brussard.
A short right from Brussard on the inside.
Brussard pushes Hoover back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brussard lands a nice shot to the body.
Brussard lands a body shot.
Brussard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand 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!
Brussard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Brussard as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Brussard.
Brussard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brussard lands with a right to the head.
Brussard lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Brussard pushes Hoover back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brussard lands with a short shot to the head.
Brussard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brussard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Brussard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brussard.
Brussard lands an uppercut.
Brussard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoover.
Brussard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brussard scores with a shoulder strike.
Brussard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brussard is leaning against Hoover and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brussard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brussard lands a body shot.
Brussard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoover takes a shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brussard scores with a hook to the body.
Brussard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brussard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Hoover is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Brussard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krypton Brussard dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##KD#
Brussard drops Hoover with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hoover looks back up at him and smiles so Brussard waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Hoover is still on wobbly legs! Can Brussard finish him?
A slow jab from Brussard misses its intended target.
Danny Hoover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brussard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoover seems to have recovered his senses.
Brussard connects with a leg kick.
Hoover throws an off balance right hand
and Brussard counters with a leg kick.
Jab from Hoover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brussard looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoover is just out of range.
Hoover fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoover misses with the combination.
Hoover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brussard.
Some wild striking there from Hoover.
Hoover is breathing heavily.
Hoover slips a straight right by Brussard.
Brussard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoover. #T1#
Hoover rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brussard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brussard appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brussard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brussard connects with a leg kick.
A combination from Hoover does no damage.
Brussard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Brussard lands a body shot.
Brussard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Brussard lands a slapping body shot.
Brussard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brussard cracks Hoover with a left hook right on the temple and Hoover goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Brussard lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Hoover is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Krypton Brussard!
A victorious Krypton Brussard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CCC 77
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
Paysley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Bartosiński to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Wilt Paysley has been cut.
Paysley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Paysley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bartosiński lands a head shot.
Wilt Paysley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartosiński wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bartosiński lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A shot to the liver by Bartosiński. Beautiful body shot.
Paysley throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Bartosiński to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Wilt Paysley's cut even more.
Bartosiński fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#KD#
Bartosiński drops Paysley with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Paysley looks back up at him and smiles so Bartosiński waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Paysley is rocked!
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!
Paysley glances at the clock... BAM! Bartosiński nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Paysley crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Paysley is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tomasz Bartosiński!
Tomasz Bartosiński took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: UCF 69: Smith v Flanders
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Mfer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brlacher looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brlacher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Brlacher is out of range.
Brlacher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mfer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brlacher or perhaps it was just good defense by Mfer, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brlacher.#CL2#
Mfer clinches with his opponent.
Mfer misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Mfer controlling the action here for a moment.
Mfer lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mfer.
Mfer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mfer lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Urian Brlacher has been cut.
Mfer misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brlacher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brlacher jumps guard but Mfer stands there with Brlacher around his waist. Brlacher gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urian Brlacher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mfer.
Brlacher has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mfer after a bit of a struggle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Mfer lands a hook that snaps the head of Brlacher backwards.
Still in the clinch, Mfer scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Mfer.
Brlacher is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Mfer as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mfer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.
Mfer working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#Brlacher is rocked!
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Brlacher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mfer misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Brlacher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brlacher seems to have got his legs back now.
Mfer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mfer dips a shoulder and cracks Brlacher with a mighty uppercut! Brlacher falls back against the cage and Mfer unloads with a barrage of strikes! Brlacher is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mfer screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Mfer!

Event: TOF 153
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Seven rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Seven lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Seven takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Gracie gets control of Seven's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gracie will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Seven controls from within his opponent's guard.
Seven must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Seven's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying to keep Seven in close. #T1#
Seven sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Seven has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gracie working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lonny Seven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seven lands with a good body shot.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seven.
Gracie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Seven stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralfe Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seven works over Gracie's head and body with a nice combination.
Seven waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Seven throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Seven sprawls and moves away.
Lonny Seven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seven looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Seven takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3##TD#
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Seven is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Seven tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Seven won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Seven keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Seven won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Gracie stalling away here and it's allowed Seven to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
Seven looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Seven is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Seven preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Seven is retaining full guard. #T5#
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Seven lands a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Seven.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Seven defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Seven into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Seven swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Seven cracks Gracie with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Seven.
Seven is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Seven stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Seven lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Seven just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Gracie manages to pull guard.
Seven controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Seven is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Seven wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Seven is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T7#
More stalling from Seven.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Seven preventing the sweep.
Seven really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Seven sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Seven lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.#T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Some wild striking there from Seven.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seven lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Seven misses with a body kick.
Seven misses with a straight left.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Seven avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T9#
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Seven felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seven keeps working.
Seven wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has mounted him!
Seven tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seven wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gracie.
Gracie throwing strikes here but Seven is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lonny Seven dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Seven throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for Seven.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Seven throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Seven fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seven keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie trying to control but Seven is working from the bottom. #T1#
Seven avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Seven keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Seven.
Ralfe Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie trying to control but Seven is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Seven looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Seven wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Seven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seven throws out the jab.
Gracie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seven.
Seven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Seven.
Lonny Seven seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seven. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Seven has taken the fight to the clinch.
Seven has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Seven makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Seven.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Gracie pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Seven defends it easily. #T3#
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Seven is proving a slippery customer.
Seven wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Seven would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seven controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Seven from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Seven's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Seven stuffs the takedown.
Seven misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Seven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seven looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.#T5#
Seven throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seven rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Seven misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Seven throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Seven has hold of Gracie's hands but Gracie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Seven moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Seven looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Seven can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Seven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie postures up in Seven's guard and throws a big left but Seven blocks it. #T6#
Seven managing to control the position.
Seven preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Seven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Seven.
Seven is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.#T7#
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Seven sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralfe Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie jumps guard but Seven stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Seven is working Gracie over against the cage.
Seven scores with a hook to the body.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Seven has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Seven to keep the fight standing.
Seven pushes off an throws an elbow but Gracie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gracie misses with a body punch. #T8#
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Seven smiles and moves away.
Seven just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie is looking to counter the offense by Seven and move into the clinch.#TD#
Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Seven sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gracie prevents Seven from improving his position.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Seven is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Seven is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gracie prevents Seven from improving his position.#T9#
Gracie is thwarting Seven's attempts to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Seven controlling the position well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Seven lands a nice looking body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Seven sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Seven looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lonny Seven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Seven throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seven thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Seven moves out of range easily.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Seven circles away easily
enabling Seven to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seven throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Seven jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Seven.#T1#
Seven takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Seven missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Seven moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Seven avoiding damage.
Gracie jumps guard but Seven turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Seven scores with a hook to the body.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Seven turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralfe Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seven lands with a right to the head.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Seven lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. #T2#
Gracie jumps guard but Seven stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Seven slows down the pace here.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Seven walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Seven throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seven throws out the jab.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Seven sprawls and moves away.
Gracie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Seven checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gracie slips a straight right by Seven.
Seven throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Seven throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Seven throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie is looking to counter the offense by Seven and move into the clinch.
Seven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Seven.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Seven is quick to defend against it.
Seven throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Seven swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice side step and Seven releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Seven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Seven.
Seven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Seven!
Gracie in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Seven tries to improve position but can't.
Seven stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Seven is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seven keeps working.
Seven tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Seven wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ground and pound from Gracie seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Seven tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie trying to control the position but Seven is working away. #T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Seven is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lonny Seven is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Seven tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Seven's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Seven sprawls and moves away.
Seven misses with a right hand #CL#
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gracie.
Ralfe Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Seven holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Seven forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Seven to keep the fight standing.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Seven just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Gracie pulls guard successfully.
Seven is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Seven is continuing to stall.#T8##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Seven got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seven has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Gracie working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Seven's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Seven works his way back into a safe position though.#T9#
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Seven advances to half guard.
Gracie is not content to let Seven control the position.
Seven wants to stand but Gracie has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Seven is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie gets back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lonny Seven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Seven 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lonny Seven!

Event: Carnaval Takeover
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
Bjorkman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#It looks like Wilt Paysley has been cut.#CL2#
Paysley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bjorkman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paysley's elbow.
Paysley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bjorkman misses with a punch on the inside.
Bjorkman pushes Paysley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Paysley jumps guard and drags Bjorkman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Paysley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bjorkman controls the pace.
Paysley managing to control the position.
Bjorkman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paysley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paysley is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Paysley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paysley is trying to control the position but Bjorkman postures up.
Bjorkman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bjorkman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Paysley throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Paysley takes the fight into the clinch.
Bjorkman tries to throw a body punch but Paysley avoids it by throwing Bjorkman back against the cage.
Bjorkman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bjorkman lands an uppercut.#T2#
A short right from Bjorkman.
Bjorkman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paysley backwards.
Paysley looks winded!
Paysley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bjorkman pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Bjorkman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bjorkman lands a body punch.
Bjorkman scores with a shot to the side of Paysley's head.
Bjorkman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bjorkman pushes Paysley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bjorkman works on Paysley's body with a couple of short punches.
Bjorkman lands with a right to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Wilt Paysley's cut even more.
A left hand lands to the body for Bjorkman.
Paysley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bjorkman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bjorkman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bjorkman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paysley takes a shot to the head. #T3##KD#
Bjorkman drops Paysley onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Paysley is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Paysley is rocked!
Bjorkman pushes Paysley against the cage. Bjorkman is working some dirty boxing. Bjorkman pushes off with a quick right hook! Paysley goes down! Paysley tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Bjorkman moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Bjorkman!
A less than humble Daniel Bjorkman misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: NYF Fight Night 39
Date: Aug 28, 2024

#R1#
Hoover throws a sloppy head kick and Posta moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Posta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Posta throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hoover lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Posta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hoover lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hoover tries to clinch but Posta is having none of it.
Hoover lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Posta out cold! Posta is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Danny Hoover!
Caulo Posta spoke after the fight, saying 'I apologize for my performance, give me another opportunity.'.

Event: TOF 144
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Josh lands with a nice body punch.
Josh lands a nice looking body shot.
Josh swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Josh avoids it well and moves away.
Josh is looking to land body kicks.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Josh lands a nice shot to the body.
Josh 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.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Josh there.
Josh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab lands there for Josh.#ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
Rogan Josh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily. Josh doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Gracie staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Gracie doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rogan Josh!
Our winner, Rogan Josh, 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.

Event: UCF 58: Abrazos v Kong
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1#
A big left from Cafiero misses.
Mfer slaps away a takedown attempt from Cafiero, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Cafiero moved out of range nicely.
Cafiero 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.
Mfer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Cafiero lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mfer doesn't seem phased though.
Cafiero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mfer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cafiero somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cafiero misses with a looping left.
Mfer looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T1#
Cafiero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
Mfer misses with a hook. Cafiero ducked under it nicely.
Cafiero feinted with a counter takedown.
Cafiero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mfer was well out of range. Poor timing from Cafiero.
Nice cross by Cafiero.#TD#
Cafiero closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mfer quickly recovers to half guard.
Cafiero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cafiero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mfer's head.
Mfer is controlling Cafiero's trapped leg to prevent Cafiero from advancing to side control.
Cafiero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Mfer trying to control but Cafiero postures up.
Mfer is not content to let Cafiero control the position.
Cafiero throws a strike but Mfer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Cafiero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cafiero lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mfer has Cafiero pulled in close to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mfer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cafiero trying to control the position from guard on top but Mfer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Cafiero throwing strikes but missing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Cafiero trying to control the position from guard on top but Mfer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cafiero fails with the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mfer! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlo Cafiero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mfer drops his hands momentarily and Cafiero takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cafiero misses with a takedown attempt - Mfer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cafiero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mfer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cafiero somewhat.#T4#
Mfer takes one to the side of the head.
Mfer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cafiero fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cafiero lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cafiero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mfer.
Cafiero is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cafiero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cafiero dives in for a single leg takedown but Mfer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mfer misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carlo Cafiero dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cafiero looks to throw the jab but Mfer is out of range.
Mfer moves out of range as Cafiero strikes.
Cafiero uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mfer has time to react.
Mfer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mfer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mfer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mfer needs to keep his hands up - Cafiero had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#Mfer is rocked!
Carlo Cafiero is winning the standup battle so far.
Cafiero measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Mfer! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Carlo Cafiero!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Carlo Cafiero made sure he mentioned 30th Century Beer Store, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: NYF 77: Traumen vs Hopson
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Costa throws a big shot that misses.
Hoover misses with a jab, cross combination.
Costa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Costa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoover defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Costa.
Costa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoover. #CL#
Hoover gets a clinch. #TD2#
Costa has hold of one of Hoover's legs. Hoover is fighting the takedown attempt but Costa gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hoover keeping full guard, as Costa tries to pass.
Hoover keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costa passes into half guard.
Hoover is staying active underneath Costa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Costa is stalling here. Hoover is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Costa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hoover has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costa is trying to control Hoover's posture but Hoover avoids it. #T1#
Costa manages to get back to half guard.
Hoover tries to stand but can't do so whilst Costa controls his leg.
Costa wants to improve his position but Hoover is controlling well.
Costa is trying to control but can't.
Costa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Costa has his hands clasped together around Hoover's back. He's all about the action.
Costa is looking for a sweep. Hoover is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Costa trying to control here.
Costa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hoover content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hoover tries to stand and escape but Costa is controlling the position.
Costa is doing well to control the position and prevent Hoover from advancing to side control.
Costa wants to control but Hoover is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SU#
Hoover stands up from half guard.
Costa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Danny Hoover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Costa misses.
Hoover looks to land a combination but Costa avoids it well.
Hoover throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Costa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Costa cracks a nice hook into Hoover's ribs.#T3#
Costa connects with a nice looking jab.
Costa just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Costa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hoover was covering up waiting for the punch and Costa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Costa stays in close to Hoover's body and controls the position.
Costa throws a big elbow that misses.
Costa wants to control from the top but Hoover keeps moving.
Costa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Costa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Costa is working Hoover over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hoover preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Hoover keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
Costa looking to sit in guard and control but Hoover gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hoover preventing the sweep.
Hoover controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Costa has a closed guard, preventing Hoover from standing up.
Costa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Costa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Danny Hoover 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#
Hoover throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Costa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hoover throws a right and a left that both miss.
Costa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Costa lands with a straight right. Hoover didn't see that one coming.
Hoover blocks a jab.
Costa throws a big shot that misses.
Costa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoover.
Hoover looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hoover checks a leg kick.
Hoover takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hoover scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Hoover darts in and clinches Costa up against the cage.
Costa avoids the elbow strike from Hoover, against the cage.
Costa struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoover controls his hands.
Costa avoiding damage as Hoover throws knees to the body.
Costa misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Hoover's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costa dives in for a single leg takedown but Hoover sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hoover throws a series of punches but Costa moves out of range.
Hoover misses with a double jab. #T1#
Hoover throws a nice looking combination but Costa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Costa is looking to clinch but Hoover is avoiding it.
Danny Hoover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Costa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hoover.
Hoover on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hoover takes a swing at Costa's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Costa! But no joy.
Hoover is looking to clinch.
Hoover misses with a hook. Costa ducked under it nicely.
Hoover misses with the combination.
Hoover throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoover swats away the attempt to clinch by Costa.
Costa fails with the takedown.
Hoover 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.
Sloppy strikes from Hoover. Those never looked like landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Costa. That snapped Hoover's head back. #T2#
Costa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoover has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Costa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costa lands a jab to the head.
Costa shoots in for a takedown but Hoover shows good takedown defense.
Danny Hoover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyoto Costa.
Costa throws a big shot that misses.
Hoover avoids the body shot from Costa.
Hoover misses with a wild combination.
Costa shoots in but no luck this time.
Hoover throws a head kick but Costa moves out of range.
Costa lands a jab to the nose.
Hoover tries to clinch but Costa moves out of range.
Costa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Hoover fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Costa, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Hoover breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Costa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hoover looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hoover being controlled for a moment.
Costa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoover keeps working. #T3#
Costa working the strikes but Hoover uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hoover moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Costa wants to control from the top but Hoover keeps moving.
Hoover wants to stand up but Costa is controlling him.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Costa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Costa.
Hoover throws an off balance right hand
and Costa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Hoover throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Costa throws a leg kick but Hoover moved away.
Costa walks into a jab.
Hoover throws a right and a left that both miss.
Costa throws a hook to the side of Hoover's head but Hoover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Costa misses with a body shot.
Hoover seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Hoover dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hoover shoots in for a takedown but Costa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Costa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Costa trying to control the position but instead, Hoover has worked for underhooks and has pushed Costa into the cage.
Costa lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Hoover breaks from the clinch.
Hoover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Costa.
Costa is looking for the big counter here.
Costa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hoover misses with a straight right.
Costa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hoover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa is looking to chop away at Hoover's legs.
Hoover blocks a jab.
Hoover is looking to land body kicks.
Costa throws a jab when Hoover was well out of range.
Costa just misses with a punch to the body.
Costa looks to land a right hand but Hoover moved out of range.#T1#
Hoover staying out of range there.
Hoover tries to clinch but Costa is having none of it.
Costa throws a front kick aimed at Hoover's knee but Hoover avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Costa.
Hoover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoover throws a series of punches but Costa avoids them all with ease.
Costa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoover.
Hoover misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hoover lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hoover misses with a series of wild punches.
Costa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoover looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Costa takes a swing at Hoover's ribcage but misses.
Hoover is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Costa lands a right hook to the body.
Kyoto Costa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Costa goes for a double leg but Hoover avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hoover continues to drive forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costa cracks Hoover with a good jab.
Costa slips a jab and a cross from Hoover.
Some wild striking there from Hoover.
Costa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Costa moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoover throws an overhand right that lands on Costa's shoulder, as Costa tries to avoid the shot.
Hoover throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Costa clinches.
Costa tries a body shot but Hoover blocks it.
Costa tries a body shot but Hoover blocks it. #BC#
Hoover's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danny Hoover is winning the standup battle so far.
Costa throws a body punch but Hoover moves out of range.
Costa throws a lazy right hand but Hoover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Costa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Costa throws a hook but Hoover blocks it.#T3#
Costa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Costa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Costa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Costa slips a jab and a cross from Hoover.
Hoover missing with a left hand there. Costa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Costa connects with a leg kick.
Costa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Costa throws the left hand but Hoover avoids the punch easily.
Hoover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoover falls off balance throwing a combination
and Costa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoover tries to close the distance and clinch but Costa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Costa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Costa throws a hook but Hoover avoids it easily.
Hoover lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Costa shoots in and drives through. Hoover sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Hoover misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Costa.#T4#
Nice shot lands for Hoover.#TD2#
Costa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Costa showed some decent athleticism there.
Costa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Costa stops Hoover from getting back to his feet.
Costa is looking to stall here but Hoover recovers full guard.
Danny Hoover is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoover wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Costa trying to control but Hoover is working from the bottom.
Costa won't allow Hoover to get back to his feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Hoover!

Event: TOF 136
Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1##TD#
Key shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracie's guard.
Key trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Key passes into side control.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie trying to remain calm as Key controls from the top position.
Key taking a break here but Gracie is having none of it and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Key is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie keeping hold of Key's head, controlling as best he can. #T1#
Key wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Key perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Key is controlling well.
Gracie is not content to let Key control the position.
Key is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Key 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. Gracie tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Key!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jaro Key!
A very excited looking Jaro Key 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: CCC 56 : Bekzod vs Rolf
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Paysley with a poor takedown
and Igwe counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Wilt Paysley has been cut.
Igwe misses with a left hand #CL#
and Paysley moves into the clinch.
Paysley looking for a takedown.
Paysley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Igwe smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilt Paysley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paysley fails with a takedown attempt.
Igwe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Paysley misses with a takedown attempt
and Igwe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paysley misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Igwe counters with a crisp right hand that drops Paysley! Igwe lets Paysley back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Paysley is rocked!#CUT2#Wilt Paysley's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Paysley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Paysley has control of an arm but Igwe manages to advance to Paysley's back!
Igwe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Paysley trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Paysley finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Paysley sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Paysley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Igwe misses with a head shot. Paysley uses the momentum to regain guard. #T1#
Igwe throwing strikes from guard but Paysley blocks nicely.
Paysley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Igwe throws an elbow that misses. Paysley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Igwe's guard. Nice move by Paysley!#REVR##SU#
Paysley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Igwe loads up on a big right hand but Paysley slips the punch.
Igwe misses with a looping right.
Shaquiel Igwe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paysley slips under a jab from Igwe.
Paysley tries for a takedown but Igwe circles away easily
and Igwe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paysley misses with a head kick.
Paysley slips a jab from Igwe.
It looked like Paysley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Paysley slips under a jab from Igwe.
Nice shot lands for Igwe.#CUT2#Wilt Paysley's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Paysley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Paysley 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paysley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Paysley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Igwe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paysley forces his way into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paysley in particular looking to stall.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Paysley connects with a nice short shot to Igwe's temple.
Paysley frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Igwe wants to control but Paysley is having none of it.
Igwe looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paysley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Paysley scoring with strikes but Igwe is staying in there.
Igwe wants to hold on but Paysley pushes him away.
Paysley looking to finish Igwe with some ground and pound. This is bad for Igwe!
We've been hearing good reports from Paysley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Igwe can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee warns Igwe that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Igwe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paysley controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Paysley has isolated one of Igwe's arms. Igwe looking to fight him off but Paysley twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wilt Paysley!

Event: TOF 130
Date: Jul 07, 2024

#R1#
King misses with an uppercut.
King moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGracie.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
King throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. King won't be happy with that.
King wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is dominant here and he's now got King's back!#SUB2#
Gracie has managed to slip his arm under King's chin. This could be all over... yep, King is tapping out! Submission win for Gracie.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ralfe Gracie!
Ralfe Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: NYF 72: Deiveredo vs Ruma
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Hoover avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hoover is looking to counter punch.
Hoover bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Decker's head.
Danny Hoover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoover misses with a left hand
and Decker counters with a left to the body.
A shot to the liver by Decker. Beautiful body shot.
Decker avoids the body shot from Hoover.
Decker swings for the body but Hoover moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Hoover.
Hoover ducks under a wild hook from Decker.
Decker 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.
Decker throws a lazy right hand but Hoover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoover misses with a series of wild punches.
Decker swings for the body but Hoover moves out of range.
Hoover throws a series of punches but Decker moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Hoover.#T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Decker scores with a four punch combination!
Hoover walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Decker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hoover on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Decker. Decker obviously looking to wear him down.
Decker blocks a head kick by Hoover.
Decker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Decker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hoover connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Decker scrambles back to his feet.
Hoover tries to clinch up
and Decker counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Hoover rushes Decker and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Decker.
Decker being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Hoover manages to break the clinch.
Decker misses with a leg kick. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Hoover misses the target.
Hoover dips to his left and cracks Decker with an uppercut!
Hoover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Decker.
Hoover throws a hook but Decker avoids it easily.
Decker is looking to chop away at Hoover's legs.
Decker throws an overhand right that lands on Hoover's shoulder, as Hoover tries to avoid the shot.
Hoover looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Decker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoover throws a right hand that Decker ducks under and follows up with a left that Decker also avoids with ease.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hoover.
Hoover slips under a jab.
A head kick by Hoover misses
and Decker counters with a nice uppercut.
Decker throws a leg kick but Hoover checks it.
Nice defenses there by Hoover.
Hoover throws a right hand that Decker ducks under and follows up with a left that Decker also avoids with ease.
Decker throws a counter combo.
Hoover throws a right hand that Decker ducks under and follows up with a left that Decker also avoids with ease.
Hoover slips a jab and a cross from Decker. #T3#
Hoover dodges the punch combination from Decker.
Hoover throws a leg kick
and Decker counters with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Hoover.
Decker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hoover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lucca Decker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoover throws a series of punches but Decker avoids them all with ease.
Decker misses with a double jab.
Decker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoover manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Hoover.
Decker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hoover fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hoover swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Decker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoover checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Decker as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Decker lands with a kick to the temple. Hoover shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoover misses with a left hand
and Decker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Hoover pushes Decker up against the cage in a clinch.
Decker gets through Hoover's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Hoover pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoover throws a right hand that Decker ducks under and follows up with a left that Decker also avoids with ease.
Hoover misses with a double jab
and Hoover takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoover misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Decker. That's going to slow Hoover down.
Decker dodges the punch combination from Hoover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucca Decker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hoover wants to clinch up but Decker keeps it at a distance.
Hoover tries to bum rush Decker with a series of wild strikes but Decker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Decker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No luck for Hoover with that takedown attempt.
Hoover lands a lovely overhand right.
Decker misses with a looping left.
Hoover appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hoover bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Decker is trying to counter with his kicks.
Decker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hoover misses with a combination
and Decker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoover throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Decker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoover misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Decker counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoover throws a right and a left that both miss.
Decker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hoover connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Decker momentarily. #T1#
Hoover misses with a two punch combination.
Hoover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Decker.
A telegraphed right hand from Decker misses the target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Decker in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Decker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Decker duly obliges.
Decker throws a good cross that connects.
Hoover fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Decker throws out a counter right but Hoover avoids it with no problem.
Hoover is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Decker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hoover with a body shot.
Decker throws a chopping leg kick but Hoover manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hoover half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Decker takes a swing at Hoover's ribcage but misses.
Hoover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Decker.
Decker throws a good cross that connects.
Decker tried to score with a low kick but Hoover checks it.
Hoover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Hoover scores with a one two! Decker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decker throws an overhand right that lands on Hoover's shoulder, as Hoover tries to avoid the shot.
Decker throws a nice head kick!
Hoover throws a left and a right that both miss
and Decker counters with a leg kick.
Hoover tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoover throws a right hand that Decker ducks under and follows up with a left that Decker also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hoover!
Decker looks to land a combination but Hoover avoids it well.
Hoover stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Decker.
Lucca Decker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoover connects with a good right hand that stumbles Decker. Decker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Decker pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Decker clinches up against the cage.
Decker lands a shot to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Decker. #BC#
Hoover breaks the clinch. #T3#
Hoover slips a jab from Decker.
Hoover displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Decker throws out the jab.
Decker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Decker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hoover.
Hoover tries to clinch but Decker is having none of it.
Hoover backing away here, and Decker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Decker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoover throws a lazy head kick
and Decker counters with a stiff right hand.
Decker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoover blocks a low kick nicely.
Hoover takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Some wild striking there from Hoover.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Decker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoover swinging wildly here.
Decker flicks out a counter leg kick but Hoover steps away.#T4#
Decker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoover moves away from the strike by Decker.
Decker misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoover moves out of range of the leg kick from Decker.
A low kick lands for Decker.
Hoover misses with a double jab.
Hoover throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Decker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hoover throws a lazy uppercut
and Decker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Hoover.
It seemed like Decker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Decker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoover.
Hoover avoids the body shot from Decker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucca Decker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice cross by Decker.#CL#
Hoover fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Decker, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Decker breaks from the clinch.
Hoover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Decker.
Decker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Decker.
Decker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoover was well out of range. Poor timing from Decker.
Hoover scores with a three punch combo!
Hoover throws a nice looking combination but Decker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Decker thuds his right hand into Hoover's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hoover fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Decker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hoover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Decker.
Danny Hoover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Decker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Decker connects with an inside leg kick.
Hoover fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hoover misses with an uppercut.
Hoover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Decker.
As Decker looks to move away, Hoover throws a big counter combo but Decker just gets out of the way.
Decker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoover throws a left and a right that both miss
and Decker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hoover is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Decker misses with a body shot.
Hoover throws an off balance right hand
and Decker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoover throws a right and a left that both miss.
Decker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Decker looks to move away, Hoover throws a big counter combo but Decker just gets out of the way.
Decker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoover is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Decker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Decker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Decker misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Hoover lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoover pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Decker blocks a head kick by Hoover.
Hoover tried to score with a low kick but Decker checks it.
Decker throws a leg kick which misses Hoover's front leg but catches the back leg as Hoover tries to avoid it.
Decker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Decker throws a looping overhand right but Hoover ducks down to avoid it.
Hoover misses with a few strikes there.
Decker lunges at Hoover with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hoover's hand.
Hoover slips under a jab.
Decker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hoover bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Decker lands a jab.
Hoover throws a series of strikes that have Decker backpedaling. #T3#
Decker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoover looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Decker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decker misses the jab.
Hoover swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Decker misses its intended target.
Hoover drops his hands momentarily and Decker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hoover fails with the takedown
and Decker counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoover throws a combination that misses
and Decker counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Hoover is rocked!#CL2#
Decker has closed the distance and engaged Hoover in a clinch.
Oh Hoover is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Decker breaks the clinch.
Hoover looks to land a combination but Decker avoids it well.
It seemed like Decker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Decker moves away from the strike by Hoover.
Hoover seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Hoover throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Decker rushes Hoover and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Decker breaks the clinch.
Hoover blocks the body kick.
Decker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hoover tries to clinch but Decker moves away
letting Decker counter with a right hand.
Decker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoover moves in looking to clinch but Decker pushes him off.
Hoover tries to clinch up but Decker circles away and keeps his distance.
Danny Hoover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoover throws a left and a right that both miss
and Decker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Decker moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoover checks a leg kick.
Lucca Decker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Decker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoover's sensitive parts.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucca Decker!

Event: OFK 410 - Knox Vs Jam
Date: Jun 09, 2024

#R1#
Paysley takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#It looks like Wilt Paysley has been cut.
Jesus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Paysley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jesus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paysley looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Paysley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jesus pinned against the cage. Jesus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paysley misses with a head kick. #CL#
Paysley rushes Jesus and presses him up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jesus.
Jesus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jesus is pressed up against the cage. Paysley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jesus down to the mat. Jesus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jesus tries to clinch but Paysley is having none of it. #CL2#
Jesus moves into the clinch successfully.
Paysley can't break the clinch.
Paysley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jesus pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilt Paysley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Jesus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
A hook to the body from Jesus.
Jesus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jesus lands a hook that snaps the head of Paysley backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jesus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Paysley pulls Jesus into guard.
Jesus is looking to work some ground and pound but Paysley has wrist control.
Jesus throws a big right hand that misses.
Jesus throwing strikes but missing.
Jesus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paysley looking to control. #ES#
Paysley manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jesus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Paysley has time to react.
Jesus tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Jesus takes the fight into the clinch.
Paysley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jesus is defending well for now.
Jesus misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Jesus throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jesus fails to land.
Paysley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Paysley wants a takedown.
Jesus lands a shot to the body.
Jesus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Paysley decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Paysley looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jesus is defending well. Paysley quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jesus has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Paysley celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wilt Paysley!

Event: NYF 68: Dandrakulo vs Zigaro
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Hoover misses with a double jab
letting River counter with a right hand.
River stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hoover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
River avoids a punch combination nicely.
River throws a shot from downtown. Hoover moves away and avoids it.
Hoover throws a combination that misses
and River counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoover throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and River counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hoover! River lets Hoover back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Hoover is rocked!
River has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hoover is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River throws an uppercut from hell that sends Hoover clean off his feet! He's out cold! River stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill River!
During a confident post fight interview, Bill River thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFK 402 - Cleever Vs Morgan
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1##CL#
Paysley tries to keep at a distance but Kawiwasulu has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Kawiwasulu works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kawiwasulu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kawiwasulu postures up in Paysley's guard and throws a big left but Paysley blocks it.
Kawiwasulu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kawiwasulu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kawiwasulu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paysley 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.
Kawiwasulu postures up in Paysley's guard and throws a big left but Paysley blocks it.
Kawiwasulu throws an elbow that misses. Paysley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kawiwasulu's guard. Nice move by Paysley!#REVB#
Kawiwasulu wants to stand but Paysley is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paysley stopping the sweep attempt from Kawiwasulu.
Paysley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Paysley stands and throws Kawiwasulu's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU2#
Paysley stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T1##TD2#
Paysley closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kawiwasulu's guard.
Paysley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kawiwasulu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kawiwasulu tries to get out of the position.
Paysley won't allow Kawiwasulu to sweep him here.
Kawiwasulu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kawiwasulu being controlled here, momentarily.
Kawiwasulu 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.
Paysley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Paysley passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Paysley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Paysley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2##SU2#
Paysley decides to stand back up. #CL#
Kawiwasulu has closed the distance and engaged Paysley in a clinch. #TD#
Kawiwasulu gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paysley moves into full guard.
Paysley trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kawiwasulu is posturing up here but Paysley has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kawiwasulu tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kawiwasulu has to tap! Slick submission there by Paysley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wilt Paysley!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2024

#R1#
Lacplesis throws a shot to the body.
House misses with a few strikes there.
House walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lacplesis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lacplesis lands with a right hand.
House throws a lazy head kick
and Lacplesis counters with a stiff right hand.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from House.
House swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lacplesis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and House has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from House and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lacplesis throws a quick inside leg kick.
House falls off balance throwing a combination
and House takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
House swinging wildly here.
Lacplesis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a nice shot to the body. #T1##CL2#
Lacplesis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on House's face as he tries to break the clinch.
House wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lacplesis keeps control of House as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from House fails to land.
Lacplesis stalls.
House is trying to push Lacplesis away but Lacplesis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Our sources have told us that House has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Lacplesis throws an elbow but it misses.
House is trying to push Lacplesis away but Lacplesis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lacplesis throws an elbow but misses.
House wants to get back to striking at distance but Lacplesis won't allow it. #BC#
House breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lacplesis scores with a jab to the body.
House lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
House throws a series of punches but Lacplesis avoids them all with ease.
House fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
House misses with a straight right.
Lacplesis looks to land a combination but House avoids it well.
House takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
House ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Lacplesis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
House misses with a series of wild punches.
House falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lacplesis counters with a slapping leg kick.
House moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
House misses with a double jab.
House lands with a kick to the ribs.
House tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lacplesis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lacplesis with a nice calf kick.#T3#
House swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lacplesis counters with a head kick. That will keep House thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
House with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lacplesis to score with a decent uppercut.
House throws a right and a left that Lacplesis avoids nicely.
Lacplesis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
House misses with a few strikes there.
House looks for the body kick but Lacplesis saw that one coming.
House lands with an uppercut that bounces Lacplesis off the cage and back into range.
Lacplesis throws a low kick, looking for House's leg but House calmly moves out of range.
House seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
House throws a sloppy head kick
and Lacplesis counters with a right hand to the body.
House on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Lacplesis takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacplesis lands a damaging elbow.
House working hard to break the clinch.
House wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lacplesis has him pressed against the cage.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
House working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Lacplesis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
House breaks the clinch.
House throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Lacplesis counter with a right hand.
House moves out of range of the strikes.
House walks into a stiff left hand from Lacplesis.
House looks to score with a jab to the body but Lacplesis is just out of range.
Lacplesis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lacplesis tries to bum rush House with a series of wild strikes but House uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
House doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lacplesis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by House.
Sean House seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
House on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
House swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lacplesis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
House moves out of range of the leg kick from Lacplesis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
House on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lacplesis clobbers House with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
House throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lacplesis misses with a hook. House ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Humors Lacplesis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
House throws a series of punches but Lacplesis avoids them all with ease.
Lacplesis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lacplesis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
House throws a hook but Lacplesis blocks it.
House throws a nice looking combination but Lacplesis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Lacplesis misses.
That kick from Lacplesis tenderised House's leg. House is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sean House is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Lacplesis moves into the clinch successfully.
Lacplesis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lacplesis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
House wants to break free but Lacplesis has control.
Lacplesis misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
House manages to break the clinch.
House takes a jab right on the kisser.
House tries to clinch there but Lacplesis circles away.
It seemed like Lacplesis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
House misses with a series of wild punches.
House connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
House swinging wildly here.
House lands a jab.
Lacplesis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lacplesis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Houses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lacplesis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and House has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
House looks to land a combination but Lacplesis avoids it well.
House is looking to clinch but Lacplesis is avoiding it.
Lacplesis slips a jab and a cross from House.
Lacplesis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but House manages to avoid it.
Humors Lacplesis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lacplesis scores with a decent looking hook.
Lacplesis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Lacplesis does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacplesis scores with a crisp jab that stopped House in his tracks. #T2#
House misses with a double jab.
Lacplesis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Lacplesis tries to keep at a distance but House has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with House's elbow.
House wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lacplesis has him pressed against the cage.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
House is trying to force a seperation but Lacplesis has the dominant position.
House wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
House breaks the clinch.
Lacplesis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed House momentarily.
Lacplesis slips a jab and a cross from House.
Lacplesis misses with a low kick.
House throws an off balance right hand
and Lacplesis counters with a good low kick that House was not able to check.
House takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lacplesis stuns House with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from House. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
House misses with a two punch combination.
A shot to the liver by Lacplesis. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good shot there by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis connects with the punch.
Lacplesis connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#House is rocked!
Lacplesis is looking to slow House down with leg kicks.
Oh House is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
House misses with a double jab.
House seems to have got his legs back now.
Lacplesis swats away the attempt to clinch by House.
House lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lacplesis circles away quickly and effectively.#KD2#
Lacplesis throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as House stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Lacplesis follows into mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Lacplesis stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
House tries a head kick but it misses.
Lacplesis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and House has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
House moves forwards but Lacplesis connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4##CL#
House pushes Lacplesis up against the cage in a clinch.
House wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
House misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacplesis keeps control of House as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lacplesis lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Lacplesis. #BC#
House escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lacplesis works House's body with a nice hook.
Lacplesis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lacplesis lands an overhand right.
Lacplesis steps in with a hook that catches House right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Lacplesis follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! House looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Humors Lacplesis!
Humors Lacplesis took some time post fight to say the following; 'I want to bigger and better things I guess'.

Event: NYF Fight Night 28
Date: Apr 26, 2024

#R1##CL#
Hoover closes the distance and clinches.
Hoover tries to break free but Hogan pushes him back against the cage.
Hogan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoover comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hogan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hogan swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoover uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Hoover pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hogan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hogan misses with a looping left.
A big left from Hogan misses.
As Hogan looks to move away, Hoover throws a big counter combo but Hogan just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Hogan moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hogan.
Hoover has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Hogan fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hogan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hogan fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Hogan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hogan jabs Hoover to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hoover looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hogan swings for the body but Hoover moves out of range. #T1#
Hogan slaps away a takedown attempt from Hoover, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Hoover clinches up against the cage.
Hogan avoids a wild elbow strike from Hoover.
A head punch on the inside from Hogan fails to land.
Hogan has a couple of punches blocked by Hoover. #BC#
Hoover breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Hogan clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Hogan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hogan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hogan misses with a body shot.
Hogan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoover swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Hogan misses.
Hogan misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Hogan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hogan throws out a loose jab but Hoover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hogan looks to throw the jab but Hoover is out of range.
Hogan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hogan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoover.
Hogan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Hoover takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoover drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Hoover has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hogan tries to work over Hoover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoover wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Hogan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoover is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hoover moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hogan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoover sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hogan misses with a body shot
and Hogan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hogan doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoover circles away. #CL2#
Hogan moves into the clinch successfully.
Hoover tries to break the clinch but Hogan is controlling the position. #BC2#
Hogan breaks from the clinch.
Hogan misses with a right hand
and Hoover counters with a straight right hand.#T3##CL2#
Hogan clinches up with Hoover and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Hogan breaks the clinch.
Jaxson Hogan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hogan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hoover slips a straight right by Hogan.
Hogan misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Hoover lands a stunning uppercut that sends Hogan to the mat! #ROC#Hogan is rocked!
Hoover content to control rather than advance.
Hogan is still in real trouble! Can Hoover finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoover passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hogan is trying to reverse the position but instead Hoover has taken his back - oops!
Hoover trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hogan doesn't escape.
Hoover seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hogan for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoover has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hogan seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Hogan is trying to get back to his feet but Hoover has full control of the position and if anything, Hogan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hoover has good solid back control here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hoover's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hogan is trying to stand back up.
Hoover just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Danny Hoover will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hogan misses the body punch
and Hogan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Hoover.
Hogan misses with a hook. Hoover ducked under it nicely.
Hogan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hogan misses with a straight right.
Hogan tries to clinch there but Hoover circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Hoover. Those never looked like landing.
Hoover throws a shot to the body.
Hogan misses with an uppercut
and Hoover counters with a series of strikes. Hogan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hogan thuds his right hand into Hoover's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hoover displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hogan throws out the jab.
Hogan throws an overhand right that lands on Hoover's shoulder, as Hoover tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Hoover was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoover shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hogan as he jumps to the side.
Hogan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hoover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hogan.
Hoover ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hogan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hoover throws a sloppy head kick and Hogan moves out of range easily. #T1##CL2#
Hogan moves into range and clinches up with Hoover.#BC2#
Hogan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hogan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hoover seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hogan throws a big shot that misses.
Hogan throws a body shot but no joy.
Hogan takes a swing at Hoover's ribcage but misses.
Hogan misses with an uppercut. Hoover saw that one coming.
A big right from Hogan misses.
Hoover throws a series of punches but Hogan moves out of range.
Hogan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hogan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hoover's head.
Danny Hoover is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoover tries to clinch there but Hogan circles away.
Hoover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hogan.
Hoover blocks a jab.
Hoover displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hogan cracks Hoover with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hogan throws an off balance right hand
and Hoover counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoover misses with a double jab. #T2#
Hogan misses with a body punch
and Hoover counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoover keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoover is looking for a counter combo.
A left lands for Hogan.
Hogan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoover.
Hoover uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hogan.
Hoover lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hogan circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck for Hoover with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Hogan rushes Hoover and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Hoover breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hogan misses with a looping right.
Hogan misses the body punch
and Hoover counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Hogan to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Hoover!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Danny Hoover!

Event: TOF 97
Date: Apr 05, 2024

#R1#
Yama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yama 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.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yama.
Yama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Yama drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage. #TD2#
Yama gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gracie regains guard.
Yama trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Yama looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into half guard.
Yama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yama defends it well.
Yama gets full guard.#SUB2#
Yama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Yama's legs - danger averted.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yama wants to sweep but no luck.
Yama pulls Gracie in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yama is on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Yama won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Yama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Yama trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yama is one step ahead there.
Yama pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Yama is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Yama goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gracie is on top in guard. #SUB2#
Yama is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Yama is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Yama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Yama is retaining full guard. #T4#
Yama looking for a sweep. Not yet Yama, not yet.
Yama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yama managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Yama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Yama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Yama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.#SUB2#
Yama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T5#
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Yama blocks nicely.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yama controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie pushes down on Yama's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Yama throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gracie uses it to pass to side control.
Yama prevents Gracie from improving position. #T6#
Yama is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yama defending well though.
Yama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Yama is defending it quite comfortably.
Yama wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Yama is trying to control but can't.
Yama keeping hold of Gracie's head, controlling as best he can. #T7#
Gracie working Yama over with strikes.
Yama is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie postures up in Yama's guard and throws a big left but Yama blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yama is on top in guard. #REVB#
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yama's guard. #REVR#
Yama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Yama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Yama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie postures up in Yama's guard and throws a big left but Yama blocks it. #T8#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Yama keeps moving.
Yama trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Yama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yama keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #SUB2#
Yama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T9##SUB2#
Yama is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Yama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yama is keeping the position for now.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yama is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Yama has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Yama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kotetsu Yama dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Gracie tries to keep at a distance but Yama has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Gracie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gracie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Yama is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Yama from controlling successfully.
Yama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yama is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Yama controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Yama from controlling successfully.
Yama lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Yama tries to pass.
Yama trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking to control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie pulls Yama in close to his closed guard and prevents Yama from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yama advances to half guard.
Yama lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Yama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yama lands with a punch from half guard.
Yama looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Yama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Yama is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yama. #SUB2#
Yama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Yama eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie is not content to let Yama control the position.
Yama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie controls Yama momentarily but Yama frees himself.
Yama is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Yama chips away with some ground and pound.
Yama throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Yama is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Yama stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T5#
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yama is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yama.
Yama wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Yama wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yama stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Yama lands a nice forearm strike. #T6#
Gracie prevents Yama from moving into mount.
Gracie is trying to work for a sweep but Yama has mounted him!
Yama lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yama cracks Gracie with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yama postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Gracie badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Yama around the waist but Yama pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Yama is the winner by TKO! Yama jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kotetsu Yama!
A relieved looking Kotetsu Yama 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: OFK 390- Anderson Vs Escalante
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Paysley avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Stroker gets caught napping as Paysley dives in and scores a takedown. Stroker manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Stroker has his foot on Paysley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paysley works his way back into a safe position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Paysley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Paysley looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Stroker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paysley defends well.
Paysley is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stroker has his foot on Paysley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paysley works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Paysley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paysley stopping the sweep attempt from Stroker.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Stroker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Paysley passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Stroker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paysley is pressing down on Stroker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stroker is holding on for now.
Paysley is thwarting Stroker's attempts to control the position.
Paysley is trying to control. Stroker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Paysley lands strikes from half guard.
Paysley is thwarting Stroker's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Paysley is thwarting Stroker's attempts to control the position.
Paysley not doing much here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stroker is trying to get back to full guard.
Stroker is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Stroker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Nice strikes from Paysley there. #SUB2#
Stroker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Paysley connects with a nice short shot to Stroker's temple.
Stroker is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Paysley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stroker is trying to control but can't.
Paysley is keen to just control but Stroker is a slippery customer.
Stroker is looking for a sweep. Paysley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paysley passes to full mount! #T4#
Stroker working to try and regain half guard.
Stroker tries to lock up and control but Paysley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stroker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Paysley lands a nice shot to the head.
Stroker takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Paysley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stroker wants to control but Paysley is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paysley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stroker takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Paysley's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilt Paysley!

Event: NYF 60 Tucker vs Kakuzo
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Hoover throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nye throws a big counter combination but Hoover scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Nye moves into the clinch.#BC#
Nye escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoover tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Hoover, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hoover looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hoover moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hoover looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Danny Hoover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoover throws a right hand that Nye ducks under and follows up with a left that Nye also avoids with ease.
Nye slips a jab and a cross from Hoover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoover's corner calls for a 1-2. Hoover obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nye fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nye throws a series of punches but Hoover avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nye misses with a two punch combination.
Nye throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nye as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Nye swinging wildly here.
Nye showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoover.
Hoover stalks Nye and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nye's face. Nye staggers backwards, shaken.
Hoover displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nye throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nye tries to clinch there but Hoover circles away. #TD2#
Hoover closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nye to the mat! Nye manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES#
Nye uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hoover keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Nye drives through and clinches with Hoover against the cage.
Hoover avoids a wild elbow strike from Nye.
Hoover wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nye has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Hoover breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Hoover fails with a takedown attempt.
Hobert Nye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Hoover.
Nye slips a jab and a cross from Hoover.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nye sprawls well. Nye wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hoover gets slowly back to his feet.
Nye throws a series of punches but Hoover moves out of range.
Nye defending well as Hoover loads up on a big left hand.
Nye looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nye misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nye throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nye.
Nye misses with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Hoover.
Nye connects with a solid leg kick.
Nye throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Hoover fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hoover shoots in and drives through. Nye sprawls well.
Hoover blocks a low kick nicely.
A combination from Hoover does no damage. #CL#
Nye moves into range and clinches up with Hoover.#BC#
Nye breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoover bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nye's head.
Hoover closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL#
Nye closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Nye's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Nye moves into range and clinches up with Hoover.#BC2#
Hoover's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoover keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoover lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hoover throws a right and a left that Nye avoids nicely. #CL#
Nye takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Nye breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Hoover moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hoover misses with a combination #CL#
and Nye counters by clinching up.
Nye is trying to break free.#BC#
Nye manages to break the clinch.
Hoover avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've been told by Nye's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hoover rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nye moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hoover misses with a double jab.
Nye swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD2#
and Hoover counters with a crisp one two that drops Nye! Hoover thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Nye to his feet! Nye is in big trouble!#ROC2#Nye is rocked!
Nye throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Nye is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoover catches Nye with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Nye forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Danny Hoover!

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