Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 196
Date: Feb 02, 2025

#R1#
Johnson with the inside leg kick.
Jordan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Johnson throws a jab when Jordan was well out of range.
Jordan throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#It looks like Jayden Jordan has been cut.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Jordan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters with a good low kick that Jordan was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson scores with a kick to the body. #T1#
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Johnson tries to clinch but Jordan is having none of it.
Jordan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jordan misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jordan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jordan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jordan is able to avoid easily.
Johnson stuns Jordan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Jordan moved away.
Jordan cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Jordan throws a big shot that misses.
Jordan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jordan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jordan on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
It seemed like Jordan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson closes the distance but Jordan moves to the side
and Jordan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson tries to clinch but Jordan moves away
and Jordan counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Jordan ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson throws a series of strikes that have Jordan backpedaling. #CUT#That has opened up Jayden Jordan's cut even more.
Jordan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
Jordan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson with a nice calf kick.
Jordan scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jordan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Jordan's leg. Jordan is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Johnson has Jordan up against the cage in a clinch.
Jordan has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Jordan tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson misses with some punches. #BC2#
Jordan breaks the clinch. #KD#
Johnson lands a big head kick that sends Jordan tumbling to the mat! Johnson takes a step backwards and waves Jordan back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Jordan is rocked!#T5#
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jordan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jordan is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Johnson walks into a jab.
Jordan seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson presses Jordan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson is leaning against Jordan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jordan can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Jordan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jordan. That did some damage!
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T6#
Johnson misses with a hook. Jordan ducked under it nicely.
Jordan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jordan throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Jordan is avoiding it.
Jordan moves away from the strike by Johnson.
It seemed like Jordan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Jordan's head.#CUT#The cut above Jayden Jordan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.#T7#
Johnson working aggressively here. #BC2#
Jordan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jordan throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#Jayden Jordan's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
James Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jordan.
Jordan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T8#
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jordan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jordan ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Jordan follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Johnson closes the distance but Jordan moves to the side
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Jordan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land. #BC2#
Jordan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.#T9##BC2#
Jordan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A solid body kick from Johnson. #CL#
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Jordan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jordan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jayden Jordan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Jordan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jordan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
James Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Jordan blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with some punches. #BC2#
Jordan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body
and Jordan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jordan looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.#T1##CL#
Jordan gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Jordan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Jordan is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Jordan.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Jordan digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch. #CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Jordan. #BC2#
Jordan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Johnson lands a nice looking body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson takes a swing at Jordan's ribcage but misses.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jordan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Jordan prevents a body shot from Johnson. #BC2#
Jordan manages to break the clinch.
Jordan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jordan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Jordan circles away.
It seemed like Jordan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Johnson throws a head kick but Jordan moves out of range.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson swings for the body but Jordan moves out of range.
Johnson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch but Jordan is having none of it.
It seemed like Jordan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Jordan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Jordan circles away.
A big left from Jordan misses.
Jordan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jordan counters with a body kick.
Jordan throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson tries to clinch but Jordan is having none of it.
Jordan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T5#
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Jordan's leg but Jordan calmly moves out of range.
Jordan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Jordan with an uppercut!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jayden Jordan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). James Johnson!
A victorious James Johnson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#1133 Hawk v Fred
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Martell throws a jab when Tokugawa was well out of range.
Tokugawa looks to throw the jab but Martell is out of range.
Martell staying out of range there.
Martell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tokugawa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tokugawa counters with a straight right hand.
Tokugawa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Martell.#T1#
Tokugawa misses the body punch
and Martell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tokugawa scores with a body shot.
Martell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martell fails to land the takedown.
Tokugawa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tokugawa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Martell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Martell connects with the punch.#KD2#
Martell lands a high kick to the side of Tokugawa's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Martell dives into guard, looking to finish.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tokugawa wants to stand and escape but Martell is having none of it.
Martell is looking to work some ground and pound but Tokugawa has wrist control.
Tokugawa wants to get back to his feet but Martell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Martell tries to free his leg and advance position but Tokugawa is retaining full guard.
Tokugawa wants to stand and escape but Martell is having none of it.
Martell working some ground and pound from guard 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.
Martell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tokugawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tokugawa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Martell is controlling him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Martell scoring with some ground and pound.
Tokugawa wants to stand up but Martell is controlling him.
Martell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tokugawa wants to get back to his feet but Martell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tokugawa trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martell walks into a straight right hand from Tokugawa.
Martell loads up on a big right hand but Tokugawa slips the punch.
Tokugawa throwing a counter right hand but Martell manages to avoid it.#T4#
Martell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tokugawa.
Tokugawa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Martell counters with a nice uppercut.
Martell throws a jab but it's blocked by Tokugawa.
A combination from Tokugawa does no damage.
Martell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Martell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Martell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tokugawa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quentain Martell dominated that round.
That's time! Tokugawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tokugawa throws a hook to the side of Martell's head but Martell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Tokugawa finds it's way through Martell's defenses.
Tokugawa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Martell takes one to the side of the head.
Martell misses with a left hand
and Tokugawa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martell throws a lazy uppercut
and Tokugawa counters with a left and a right that stings Martell.
Tokugawa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Martell slips a jab from Tokugawa.
And Martell tries to counter it with a takedown but Tokugawa pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Martell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tokugawa's head.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Martell.
You can see the frustration on Tokugawa's face as Martell controls the position.
Tokugawa wants to get back to his feet but Martell drags him back down.
Martell grinds an elbow into Tokugawa's temple.
Tokugawa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Martell scores with punches from side control.
Martell prevents Tokugawa from escaping the position.
Martell scoring with punches from side control.
Tokugawa prevents Martell from moving into mount. #T2#
Tokugawa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Martell in side control lands a decent elbow. #ROC2#Tokugawa is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tokugawa is pushing Martell's head away, looking to escape. Martell manages to hold on to the position though.
Martell cracks Tokugawa with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Martell immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Tokugawa is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Martell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quentain Martell!

Event: GAMMA#1134 Kimi v Sean
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Asteroid throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Asteroid 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.
Anabolic Asteroid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asteroid takes a jab right on the kisser.
Asteroid looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sitsongrit blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Asteroid shakes it off.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asteroid fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it well.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asteroid.
Asteroid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asteroid misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but Asteroid avoids it.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Asteroid ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Asteroid.
Asteroid smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Asteroid saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Asteroid lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Asteroid moves into the clinch.
Asteroid tries to land knees in the clinch but Sitsongrit avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Asteroid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asteroid blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Asteroid blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit dodges an elbow strike from Asteroid.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Asteroid controls the action.
Sitsongrit gets through Asteroid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asteroid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asteroid takes a shot to the head.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Asteroid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Asteroid.
Asteroid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asteroid connects with a knee to the head.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Our sources have told us that Asteroid has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Asteroid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Asteroid lands a damaging elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Asteroid lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sitsongrit or not. #T2#
Asteroid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asteroid stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Asteroid lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Asteroid's head.
Asteroid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Asteroid pushes off an throws an elbow but Sitsongrit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Asteroid's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Asteroid seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sitsongrit can turn it around.
Sitsongrit works on Asteroid's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Asteroid throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Asteroid doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asteroid.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Asteroid fails to land.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asteroids head.
Asteroid lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Asteroid avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asteroid lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asteroid lands with a light punch inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Asteroid blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sitsongrit pushes Asteroid back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Asteroid blocks it.
Asteroid creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Sitsongrit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Asteroid's head but Asteroid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Asteroid's shoulder, as Asteroid tries to avoid the shot.
Asteroid ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit. #CL#
Asteroid clinches up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Asteroid lands an elbow that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks for a moment.
Sitsongrit cracks Asteroid with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asteroid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asteroid misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asteroid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asteroid misses with the head strike.
Asteroid works on Sitsongrit's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Sitsongrit 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#
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asteroid.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Asteroid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asteroid throws a wild body kick that Sitsongrit sees coming a mile off.
Asteroid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Asteroid doesn't manage to clinch there - Sitsongrit circles away.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Asteroid is wise to it.
Asteroid tries to close the distance and clinch but Sitsongrit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Asteroid avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asteroid throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Asteroid to score with a decent uppercut.
Asteroid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Asteroid changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Asteroid is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Asteroid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asteroid tries a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Asteroid misses with a low kick as Sitsongrit jumps back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asteroid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asteroid moves away.
Sitsongrit thows a body kick. Asteroid tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Asteroid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Asteroid keeps the fight on the outside.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asteroid.
Asteroid scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Asteroid looks for the body kick but Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Asteroid finds it's way round the side to connect with Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Asteroid misses with a looping left.
Asteroid doesn't manage to clinch there - Sitsongrit circles away.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asteroid.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asteroid. Asteroid obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Asteroid blocks it.
Asteroid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Asteroid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Asteroid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Asteroid takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sitsongrit defending well as Asteroid loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Danny Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Asteroid's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Asteroid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Asteroid lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
A slow jab from Asteroid misses its intended target.
Asteroid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Asteroid connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sitsongrit momentarily.
Asteroid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Asteroid chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him. #T3#
Asteroid misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Asteroid moves out of range.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Asteroid's ribcage but misses.
Asteroid tries to clinch there but Sitsongrit circles away.
Asteroid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Asteroid.#CL#
Asteroid darts in and clinches Sitsongrit up against the cage.
Asteroid blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asteroid throws a head punch that misses.
Asteroid can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Asteroid blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Asteroid swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit works on Asteroid's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asteroid lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Sitsongrit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Sitsongrit. That snapped Asteroid's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Asteroid checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sitsongrit cracks Asteroid with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Asteroid scores with a nice head shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Asteroid slips the punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Asteroid jumps back.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice uppercut there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.
Asteroid takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right. #CL#
Asteroid gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Danny Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit 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 Asteroid has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Asteroid and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Anabolic Asteroid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danny Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Asteroid.
Asteroid blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab lands there for Asteroid.
Asteroid connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Asteroid looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Asteroid blocks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit tries a head kick but it misses.
Asteroid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asteroid.
A clash of legs there as Sitsongrit blocks the low kick.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside.
Asteroid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asteroid staying out of range there.
Asteroid takes one to the chin there.
Asteroid swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asteroid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.#T1#
Nice cross by Asteroid.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Asteroid off balance momentarily.
Asteroid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asteroid looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Asteroid is able to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Asteroid looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Asteroid.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Asteroid takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Asteroid's ribs.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit jabs Asteroid to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Asteroid misses with the combination.
Sitsongrit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asteroid throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asteroid throws a low kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range easily. #T2##CL2#
Sitsongrit takes the fight into the clinch.
Asteroid misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Asteroid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asteroid throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Asteroid has managed to clinch.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Asteroid.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Asteroid obliges.
Asteroid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asteroid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asteroid lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Asteroid lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Asteroid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Asteroid trying to land knees to the body.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Asteroid lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Asteroid misses with a knee to the head.
Asteroid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asteroid lands a nice knee to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
Asteroid prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Asteroid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Asteroid. #T4#
Asteroid misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asteroid lands an elbow inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Asteroid tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit is working Asteroid over against the cage.
Sitsongrit avoids a wild elbow strike from Asteroid.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Asteroid is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Asteroid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Asteroid lands a shoulder strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Danny Sitsongrit.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: C387: Shida vs Sanford
Date: Jan 26, 2025

#R1#
Chai defending well as Thorn loads up on a big left hand.
Chai lands a nice hook to Thorn's body. Thorn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thorn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chai throws a big counter combination but Thorn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Master Chai's Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thorn digs a good body shot into Chai's ribs.
Chai moves out of range of the body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Chai blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn blocks a head kick by Chai.
Chai throws a hook but Thorn avoids it easily.
Chai throws a low kick, looking for Thorn's leg but Thorn calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Chai throws a leg kick
and Thorn counters with a left and a right that stings Chai.
Thorn looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
Chai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thorn blocks a head kick by Chai.
Chai backing away here, and Thorn unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Chai throws a leg kick
and Thorn counters with an outside leg kick.
Thorn tries to land a leg kick but Chai saw it coming and moves away.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thorn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thorn throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Chai misses with an uppercut.
Despite the aggression on Thorn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thorn misses with a double jab.
Chai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thorn jabs Chai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thorn throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Thorn throws a head kick but Chai moves out of range.
Chai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Chai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thorn misses with a hook.
Thorn misses with a looping right.
Thorn wants to land a leg kick but Chai is out of range.
Thorn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chai counters with an inside leg kick.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Thorn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thorn flicks out a counter leg kick but Chai steps away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thorn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chai swings widly with a right hand
and Thorn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thorn throws a head kick that Chai semi-blocks. #T4#
Thorn jabs at Chai's body.
Chai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorn misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Chai counters with a head kick that drops Thorn to the mat! Thorn scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Thorn is rocked!
Chai moves in close and cracks Thorn with a massive right hand! Thorn, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Chai!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ghost Chai!
After winning the bout, Ghost Chai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C387: Shida vs Sanford
Date: Jan 26, 2025

#R1#
Powell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Powell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hidaka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Powell throws a leg kick
and Hidaka counters with a good low kick that Powell was not able to check.
Powell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Powell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Powell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hidaka counters with a straight right hand.
Powell misses with a hook to the body
and Hidaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Powell swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hidaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Powell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hidaka's sensitive parts.
Powell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Powell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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!
Powell on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Nice body punch from Powell.
Powell lands a nice shot to the body.
Hidaka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hidaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Powell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hidaka.
Powell misses with a body shot.
Hidaka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Powell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Powell is looking to wear down Hidaka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Powell throws a body shot but no joy.
Hidaka connects with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Powell.
Powell loads up on a big right hand but Hidaka slips the punch.
Powell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Powell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hidaka.#T2#
Hidaka checks the leg kick.
Jab from Powell.
Powell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Powell throws a body punch but Hidaka moves out of range.
Hidaka throws a leg kick
and Powell counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Hidaka misses its intended target.
Powell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hidaka.
Powell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Powell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hidaka.
Hidaka throws a counter combo.
Powell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body punch from Powell.
Powell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hidaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Powell.
Hidaka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Hidaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Powell tries to counter by clinching up but Hidaka breaks away and moves out of range.
Hidaka misses with a left hand
and Powell counters with a good low kick that Hidaka was not able to check.
Hidaka throws a shot from downtown. Powell moves away and avoids it.
Hidaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Powell.
Kemar Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell throws a body punch but Hidaka moves out of range.
Hidaka with the inside leg kick.
Powell misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Powell.
Powell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Powell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Hidaka.
Hidaka missing with a left hand there. Powell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Powell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Powell lands a jab to the head.
Powell throws a body punch but Hidaka moves out of range.
Powell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hidakas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hidaka checks the leg kick nicely there.
A punch combination from Hidaka misses.
Hidaka throws a head kick but Powell moves out of range.
Hidaka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Powell misses with a jab to the body
letting Hidaka counter with a right hand.
Powell connects with a leg kick.
Powell misses with a hook to the body
and Hidaka counters with a straight right hand.
Hidaka thows a leg kick but Powell checks it
and Powell counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kemar Powell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hidaka connects with a solid leg kick.
Hidaka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Powell.
Hidaka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Powell.
Kemar Powell is winning the standup battle so far.
Powell just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Hidaka.
Powell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hidaka feints a counter leg kick.
Powell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hidaka throws a leg kick which misses Powell's front leg but catches the back leg as Powell tries to avoid it.
Hidaka throws a leg kick but Powell moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Powell misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A big right from Hidaka misses.
Powell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hidaka manages to circle out of the way.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hidaka might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Powell has got the better of the exchanges.
Powell with a jab.
A low kick from Powell is predictable there
and Hidaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Powell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Powell tries to counter by clinching up but Hidaka breaks away and moves out of range.
Hidaka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Powell thuds his right hand into Hidaka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Powell with a nice calf kick.
Hidaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hidaka lands the left hand.
Powell throws a front kick aimed at Hidaka's knee but Hidaka avoids it well.
It seemed like Hidaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Powell slips a jab from Hidaka.
A slapping body kick lands there for Powell.
Powell lands a jab to Hidaka's midsection.
Hidaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Powell.
Powell tries to work over Hidaka's front leg with a kick but Hidaka checks it.
Powell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hidaka is out of range.
Hidaka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Powell just misses with a punch to the body.
Powell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Powell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Powell, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powell lands with a shot to the body.
Powell tests Hidaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Powell throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Hidaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Hidaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hidaka moves out of range of the leg kick from Powell.
Donk. Powell catches Hidaka right on the button with a cross.
Hidaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Powell was well out of range. Poor timing from Hidaka.#T3#
Powell is looking to chop away at Hidaka's legs.
Hidaka throws out a counter right but Powell avoids it with no problem.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hidaka!
Powell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hidaka checks a leg kick. #KD2#
Hidaka drops Powell with a beautiful combination! Powell stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hidaka is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Powell is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hidaka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Powell. Powell obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Hidaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hidaka throws a body punch but Powell moves out of range.
Powell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hidaka at a distance.
Powell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hidaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Powell punishes Hidaka's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Powell checks a leg kick nicely.
As Hidaka backs away, Powell returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Powell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hidaka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Powell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hidaka.
Powell feints and then cracks Hidaka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hidaka down.
Hidaka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Powell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Powell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Powell misses with a hook to the body
and Hidaka counters with a straight right hand.
Hidaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Powell manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Powell misses
and Hidaka counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Powell.
Powell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kemar Powell will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Powell scores with a hook to the body. Hidaka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Takehiko Hidaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hidaka misses with a leg kick.
Powell cracks Hidaka with a good jab.
Hidaka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Powell finds it's way round the side to connect with Hidaka's head.
Powell clobbers Hidaka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hidaka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Powell lands a two punch combo.
Hidaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Powell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A clash of legs there as Powell blocks the low kick.
It looked like Powell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hidaka.
Hidaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Powell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hidaka is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Powell moves out of range of the strikes.
Hidaka throws a low kick, looking for Powell's leg but Powell calmly moves out of range.
Powell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hidaka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Powell. Powell obviously looking to wear him down.
Hidaka punishes Powell's body with a nice straight punch.#KD2#
Hidaka lands a big head kick that sends Powell tumbling to the mat! Hidaka takes a step backwards and waves Powell back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Kemar Powell has been cut.
Hidaka throws a hook to the side of Powell's head but Powell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Powell scores with a nice strike.
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!
Powell throws a leg kick
and Hidaka scores with a counter punch that sends Powell to the canvas! Hidaka smells blood - he's punishing Powell with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Powell has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takehiko Hidaka!
After winning the bout, Takehiko Hidaka thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 193
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Karlsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Karlsson throws a hook but Braxton avoids it easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Karlsson. Braxton shrugs it off though.
Braxton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karlsson.
Braxton throws a counter combo.
Braxton throws a jab when Karlsson was well out of range.
Karlsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Braxton.#CUT#It looks like Danny Braxton has been cut.
Braxton misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Braxton.
Karlsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Braxton on the side of the head.
Braxton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Karlsson is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Braxton.
Karlsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Karlsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karlsson.
Karlsson fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Karlsson misses.
Braxton unleashes a big counter combination but Karlsson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Braxton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karlsson.
Braxton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Braxton thinks about the counter body kick.#T2#
Karlsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karlsson throws the kick towards the body but Braxton avoids it.
Karlsson throws a looping overhand right but Braxton ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Braxton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karlsson slips under a jab from Braxton.
Karlsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karlsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karlsson is looking to counter punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson lands with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Braxton, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Braxton moves out of range of the body kick from Karlsson.
Braxton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karlsson on the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Jonas Karlsson has been cut.
Karlsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Braxton.
Braxton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Braxton loads up on a big right hand but Karlsson slips the punch.
Braxton loads up on a big right hand but Karlsson slips the punch.
Karlsson is looking to slow Braxton down with leg kicks.
Braxton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karlsson.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T4#
A combination from Karlsson does no damage.
Karlsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karlsson throws an overhand right that lands on Braxton's shoulder, as Braxton tries to avoid the shot.
Braxton misses with a looping right.
Karlsson connects with a looping right hand.
Braxton might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Braxton misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braxton misses with a head kick.
Braxton misses with a few strikes there. #T5#
Braxton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karlsson has time to react.
Braxton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karlsson moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Braxton blocks the leg kick.
Braxton throws out a counter right but Karlsson avoids it with no problem.
Braxton misses with a double jab
and Karlsson counters with a good low kick that Braxton was not able to check.
Karlsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Braxton counters with a left to the body.
Karlsson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Braxton misses with the body kick
and Karlsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T6#
Karlsson thuds a left hand into Braxton's body.
Karlsson avoids the head kick by Braxton.
Karlsson throws a leg kick but Braxton checks it.
Karlsson connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Braxton.
Karlsson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Braxton.
Karlsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Braxton misses with a jab to the body
and Karlsson counters with a nice uppercut. #T7#
Braxton misses with a combination
and Braxton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karlsson throws a shot from downtown. Braxton moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karlsson.
Karlsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karlsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Braxton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Braxton misses.
Braxton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karlsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Braxton circles away. #T8#
Karlsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Karlsson tries to clinch up but Braxton circles away and keeps his distance.
Karlsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Braxton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Braxton is just out of range.
Karlsson tries to clinch up.
Braxton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Braxton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Braxton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karlsson.
Braxton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T9#
Karlsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Braxton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Braxton defending well as Karlsson loads up on a big left hand.
Karlsson misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Braxton releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Braxton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karlsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Karlsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Braxton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Braxton catches Karlsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Karlsson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Braxton throws out a loose jab but Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Braxton can do to turn this around?
Karlsson wants to clinch
and Braxton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karlsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Braxton off the cage and back into range.
Karlsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Braxton misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Karlsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braxton lands with a right hand.
Karlsson misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Braxton 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. #CL#
Karlsson clinches up with Braxton and pushes him back against the cage.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Braxton blocks it. #BC#
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karlsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Karlsson looks to clinch
and Braxton counters with a left to the body.
Braxton scores with the left hand. Karlsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Karlsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Karlsson moves into the clinch.#T2#
Braxton blocking some punches.
Braxton blocks an uppercut.
Braxton blocking some punches.
Karlsson blocks a body shot from Braxton.
Karlsson can't find room to land a body shot as Braxton controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Braxton.
Braxton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Braxton working hard to break the clinch.
Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Braxton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Karlsson moves in looking to clinch but Braxton pushes him off.
Karlsson loads up on a big right hand but Braxton slips the punch.#CL#
Karlsson pushes Braxton up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Karlsson misses with a body punch.
Karlsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karlsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Braxton backwards.
Braxton blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Braxton as the two fighters clinch.
Karlsson scores with a shot to the side of Braxton's head. #BC2#
Braxton manages to break the clinch.
Karlsson throws a hook but Braxton blocks it.
Braxton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Braxton throws a series of punches but Karlsson avoids them all with ease.
Braxton misses with a body kick.#T4#
Braxton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karlsson scores with a jab. Braxton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Braxton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Braxton ducks under a wild hook from Karlsson.
Karlsson scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlsson takes one on the button.#CUT2#Jonas Karlsson's cut is getting worse.
Karlsson scores with a nice body kick. #T5#
Braxton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Karlsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Karlsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Braxton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson digs a right hand into Braxton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Braxton's gas tank.
Karlsson works on Braxton's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Braxton or not.
Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Braxton is breathing heavily.
Karlsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T6##BC#
Karlsson manages to break the clinch.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses.
Braxton throws a poor cross that misses
and Karlsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Braxton throws a front kick that sends Karlsson stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Braxton throws a lazy uppercut
and Karlsson counters with a low kick, right behind Braxton 's knee.
Karlsson throws a sloppy head kick and Braxton moves out of range easily.
Karlsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Karlsson tries a head kick but it misses. #T7#
Braxton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Karlsson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Braxton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karlsson thuds a left hand into Braxton's body.
Braxton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Karlsson counters with a straight right hand.
Braxton drops his hands momentarily and Karlsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A punch combination from Braxton misses.
Braxton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Karlsson backs up against the cage. #T8#
Braxton throws a big shot that misses.
Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Braxton was well out of range. Poor timing from Karlsson.
Braxton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Karlsson with a body shot.
Karlsson lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karlsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Braxton.
Karlsson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Karlsson lands with a nice body punch.
Jonas Karlsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Braxton works the jab nicely.
Karlsson lands with a straight right. Braxton didn't see that one coming.
Braxton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T9#
Karlsson misses with a body kick.
Braxton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Braxton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karlsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Braxton throws a jab but it's blocked by Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a big counter combination but Braxton scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Karlsson throws a looping overhand right but Braxton ducks down to avoid it.
Braxton is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Braxton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Braxton misses with a double jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Karlsson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Braxton. Those never looked like landing.
Braxton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Karlsson has closed the distance and engaged Braxton in a clinch.
Karlsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karlsson works on Braxton's body with a couple of short punches.
Karlsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Karlsson - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braxton misses with a punch to the body.
Braxton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Braxton wants to break free but Karlsson has control.
Jonas Karlsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Karlsson fails to land.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Braxton.
Karlsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1##BC#
Karlsson breaks from the clinch.
Karlsson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Braxton misses with a right hand
and Karlsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Karlsson connects with a body shot.
Karlsson misses with a body shot. #CL#
Braxton tries to keep at a distance but Karlsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Braxton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Karlsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Braxton backwards.
Braxton is trying to break the clinch but Karlsson has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Braxton works on Karlsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Karlsson misses with the head strike.
Braxton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Braxton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Braxton lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Braxton tries to circle away but Karlsson has him pinned against the cage.
Karlsson misses with some punches.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karlsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Braxton lands with a light punch inside.
Karlsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Braxton blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3##BC#
Karlsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A good leg kick by Karlsson.
Braxton throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Karlsson blocks a head kick by Braxton.
Karlsson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Braxton if he has to take too many more of those.
Karlsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karlsson wants to clinch.
Braxton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Braxton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karlsson can pounce on him.
Jab from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Karlsson connects with a crisp jab. #T5#
Braxton lands a nice shot that snaps Karlsson's head back.
Karlsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Karlsson connects with a looping right hand.
No joy there for Braxton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karlsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karlsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Braxton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Braxton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Braxton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL#
Karlsson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T6#
Braxton wants to break free but Karlsson has control. #BC2#
Braxton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karlsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Karlsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Braxton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Braxton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karlsson tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Karlsson misses.
Karlsson throws an overhand right that lands on Braxton's shoulder, as Braxton tries to avoid the shot.
Karlsson moves out of range as Braxton throws a body kick.
Danny Braxton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Donk. Karlsson catches Braxton right on the button with a cross.
Karlsson misses with a hook. Braxton ducked under it nicely.
Braxton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karlsson counters with a series of strikes. Braxton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Braxton throws a hook but Karlsson avoids it easily.
Karlsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Braxton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karlsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karlsson connects with a jab.
Karlsson lands a nice shot to the body. #T8#
Nice defenses there by Karlsson.
A left lands for Karlsson.
Braxton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Karlsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Braxton has time to react.#ROC#Braxton is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a sloppy head kick and Braxton moves out of range easily. #T9#
Braxton tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Karlsson misses the target.
Braxton throws the left hand but Karlsson avoids the punch easily.
Karlsson tries to clinch but Braxton moves out of range.
Karlsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Braxton's hands.
Braxton is still on wobbly legs! Can Karlsson finish him?
Braxton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Braxton seems to have recovered his senses.
Karlsson wants to clinch up but Braxton keeps it at a distance.
Braxton cracks Karlsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonas Karlsson!
Jonas Karlsson retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Jonas Karlsson 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: NYF 101: Perry vs Wieland
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Nguyen sizes up Murray with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nguyen looks to score with a jab to the body but Murray is just out of range.
Murray darts in trying to clinch
and Nguyen counters with a nice uppercut.
Murray moves out of range of the strikes.
Nguyen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murray connects with a right hand. Nguyen shakes it off.
Nguyen takes a swing at Murray's ribcage but misses.
Murray pushes Nguyen away with a front kick.
Murray throws a sloppy head kick and Nguyen moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Nguyen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nguyen.
Murray follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nguyen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murray throws the kick towards the body but Nguyen avoids it.
Murray looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murray lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nguyen at a distance.
Murray gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murray connects with a solid leg kick.
Murray avoids the body shot from Nguyen.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nguyen, as that shot connected.
Murray misses with a low kick. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Murray.
Nguyen cracks Murray with an open hand slap.
Murray looks to land a left hand but Nguyen moved out of range nicely.
Nguyen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murray.
Matthew Murray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murray misses with a leg kick
and Nguyen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nguyen misses with a body shot.
Matthew Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nguyen tests Murray's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murray lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murray throws a jab when Nguyen was well out of range.
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch but Nguyen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nguyen throws a body punch but Murray moves out of range.
Nguyen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murray throws a hook but Nguyen avoids it easily.
Murray throws out a leg kick but Nguyen moves out of range and Murray only half commits.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Nguyen.
Murray flicks out a counter leg kick but Nguyen steps away.
Murray throws a chopping leg kick but Nguyen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nguyen is looking to counter punch.
Murray throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nguyen throws out a loose jab but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
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!
Murray throws a hook but Nguyen blocks it.
Murray throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murray looks to land a right hand but Nguyen moved out of range.
Murray works the jab nicely.
Nguyen just misses with a punch to the body.
Murray drops his hands momentarily and Nguyen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nguyen checks a leg kick.
Nguyen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nguyen connects with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Murray.
Nguyen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nguyen.#CL2#
Nguyen tries to keep at a distance but Murray has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Nguyen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Nguyen misses.
A jab from Murray misses.
Nguyen throws a hook but Murray avoids it easily.
Murray fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nguyen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murray.
Murray moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Murray throws a low kick but Nguyen avoids it.
Nguyen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murray connects with a looping right hand.
Nguyen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Murray turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Nguyen misses.
Murray is looking for the big counter here.
Murray lands with a nice body punch.
Murray tries to clinch up.
Murray lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murray misses with a low kick.
Nguyen throwing a counter right hand but Murray manages to avoid it.
Murray sizes up Nguyen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Murray wants to clinch.
Nguyen moves out of range of the body kick.
Murray throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murray staying out of range there.
Murray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Nguyen.
Murray avoids the body shot from Nguyen. #T4#
A jab from Nguyen misses.
Nguyen moves away from the strike by Murray.
Nguyen ducks under a wild hook from Murray.
Murray scores with a leg kick.
Murray throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nguyen.
Murray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nguyen moves out of range of the leg kick from Murray.
Murray throws a series of punches but Nguyen avoids them all with ease.
Nguyen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Murray avoids the body shot from Nguyen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murray! But no joy.
Murray throws a sloppy head kick and Nguyen moves out of range easily.
Murray looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice body kick from Murray.
Murray misses with a body kick.
Nguyen jabs at Murray's body.
Nguyen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murray.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murray thuds his shin into the meat of Nguyen's side.
Murray throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nguyen counters with a straight right hand.
Nguyen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murray throws a low kick, looking for Nguyen's leg but Nguyen calmly moves out of range.
A low kick from Murray is predictable there #TD#
and Nguyen counters with a shoot takedown. Murray fights it but they end up in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Matthew Murray will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Murray darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nguyen scores with a jab to the body.
Nguyen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murray was well out of range. Poor timing from Nguyen.
Murray staying out of range there.
Murray throws a leg kick which misses Nguyen's front leg but catches the back leg as Nguyen tries to avoid it.
Murray looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murray lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nguyen's sensitive parts.
Nguyen throws out a powerful jab.
Murray throws a sloppy head kick and Nguyen moves out of range easily.
Nguyen throws a hook to the side of Murray's head but Murray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murray shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A low kick lands for Murray.
Nguyen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nguyen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murray drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Nguyen gets a double leg takedown into Murray's guard.
Nguyen stops Murray from standing up. #ES2#
Murray has his feet on Nguyen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Murray throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Murray takes a swing at Nguyen's ribcage but misses.
Nguyen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray.
Nguyen backing away here, and Murray unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nguyen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murray. Murray obviously looking to wear him down.
Nguyen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murray tries to score with a low kick but Nguyen moves his leg out of the way.
Nguyen lands a nice shot to the body.
Murray misses with a straight right.
Nguyen checks a low kick from Murray.
Nguyen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nguyen defending well as Murray loads up on a big left hand.
Matthew Murray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murray tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Murray catches Nguyen right on the button with a cross.#TD#
Nguyen 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Murray wants to stand up but Nguyen is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nguyen is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Murray is looking to stand up but Nguyen isn't so interested in that idea.
Nguyen wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving.
Murray wants to stand up but Nguyen is controlling him.
Nguyen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Murray is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murray avoids the body shot from Nguyen.
Murray throws a leg kick that misses.
Murray walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nguyen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nguyen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murray was well out of range. Poor timing from Nguyen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nguyen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murray circles away.
Murray throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Nice body punch from Nguyen.
Nguyen swings for the body but Murray moves out of range.
Murray doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murray turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nguyen throwing a counter right hand but Murray manages to avoid it.
Murray on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murray lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murray misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Nguyen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murray is trying to stand up here but Nguyen is controlling him well.
Nguyen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Murray does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nguyen stops Murray from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Nguyen has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Murray defend it? Nguyen steps over the head and cranks it - Murray is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Nguyen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimmy Nguyen!
A very excited looking Jimmy Nguyen 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: SYN 1133 Danger vs. Chai II
Date: Jan 24, 2025

#R1#
Kringle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nightmare was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kringle misses with a left hand
and Nightmare cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Kristoph Kringle has been cut.
Nightmare 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.
Kringle scores with a hook.
Nightmare moves out of range of the body kick from Kringle.
Kringle slips under a jab from Nightmare.
Kringle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kringle.
Kringle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kringle swings widly with a right hand
and Kringle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Nightmare slips a jab and a cross from Kringle.
Nightmare slips under a jab from Kringle.
Good exchange - Kringle coming out on top.
Kringle misses with a leg kick.
Kringle gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nightmare counters with a stiff right hand.
Kringle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nightmare is looking to counter the offense by Kringle and move into the clinch.
Kringle throws a head kick that misses.
Nightmare seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Kringle misses with a leg kick
enabling Nightmare to counter with a crisp jab.
Kringle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kringle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nightmare was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kringle misses with a body shot
and Nightmare counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nightmare takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from Kringle misses its intended target.
Nightmare is looking to counter punch.
Kringle misses with a low kick as Nightmare jumps back.
A quick step to the side and Nightmare tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Nightmare darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kringle misses with a wild body shot.
Kringle misses with a wild body shot.
Kringle misses with a shot to the body
letting Nightmare counter with a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Kristoph Kringle's cut even more.
Kringle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nightmare. That did some damage!
Kringle misses with a body punch
and Nightmare counters with a straight right hand.
Kringle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Nightmare counter with a right hand. #T4#
Kringle misses the body punch
and Nightmare counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#The cut above Kristoph Kringle's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nightmare is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kringle misses with a hook. Nightmare ducked under it nicely.
Kringle throws a lazy body kick
and Nightmare counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kringle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kringle tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nightmare is able to avoid easily.
Nightmare was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kringle connects with a single shot there.
Kringle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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 Last Nightmare will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kristoph Kringle's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kringle throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nightmare tries to counter by clinching up but Kringle breaks away and moves out of range.
Kringle with the inside leg kick.
Nightmare avoids a kick to the body.
Kringle misses the jab.
Nightmare seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kristoph Kringle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kringle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nightmare moves away.
As Kringle tries to get set, Nightmare tries to push him back and clinch up but Kringle manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kringle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kringle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kringle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nightmare sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Nightmare was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kringle.#T1#
Kringle misses with a kick to the body #KD#
and Nightmare counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kringle! Nightmare lets Kringle back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kringle throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kringle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#Kristoph Kringle's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kringle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kringle.
Nightmare swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kringle throws a leg kick
and Nightmare counters with a nice uppercut.
Nightmare is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
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!
Kringle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nightmare.
Nightmare was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kringle lands with a right hand. #T2#
Kringle circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Nightmare drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Kringle follows Nightmare to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kristoph Kringle!
An out of breath Kristoph Kringle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 192
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1#
Pushkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
Bishop drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pushkin sprawls and moves away.
Bishop lands a jab to Pushkin's midsection.
Bishop tries to clinch but Pushkin is having none of it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bishop - that will leave a mark!
Bishop misses with a right hand
and Pushkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Kealin Bishop has been cut.
Pushkin walks into a left hand.
Bishop scores with a kick to the body.
Pushkin slips a straight right by Bishop.
Pushkin tries a quick counter leg kick but Bishop is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bishop lands with an uppercut that bounces Pushkin off the cage and back into range.
Kealin Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop throws a leg kick but Pushkin sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Pushkin throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pushkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bishop is looking to clinch but Pushkin is avoiding it.
Pushkin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bishop keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bishop throwing a counter right hand but Pushkin manages to avoid it.
Bishop misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Bishop.
As Bishop backs off Pushkin throws a huge counter combo but Bishop manages to avoid it all.
Pushkin misses with an uppercut.
Bishop takes a kick to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Pushkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zap Pushkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bishop looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jab, jab by Bishop - just one landing. #T2#
Bishop takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bishop with a nice cross.
Pushkin misses with a wild body shot. #KD2#
Pushkin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bishop sprawling to the canvas! Bishop rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Pushkin finish him?! #ROC2#Bishop is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Bishop.
Oh Bishop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bishop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bishop seems to have got his legs back now.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Pushkin.
Pushkin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bishop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pushkin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bishop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Bishop fails to land the takedown.
Pushkin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Bishop counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bishop working the head and body with strikes.
Pushkin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bishop scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pushkin looks like he's trying to stand up. #ES2#
Pushkin pushes Bishop off and gets back to his feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bishop!
Bishop fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pushkin throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Bishop counters with a single leg into guard. Pushkin didn't expect that.
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!
Bishop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4##ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Pushkin manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Bishop misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Pushkin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
It looks like Bishop has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bishop.
Bishop misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bishop 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.
Bishop avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bishop avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bishop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bishop throws a big shot that misses.
Bishop is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T5#
Bishop scores with a nice body kick.
Pushkin throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop with a nice cross.
Bishop throws a shot to the body.
Pushkin misses with a low kick.
Bishop misses the shot to the body.
Pushkin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pushkin looks to land a combination but Bishop avoids it well.
Bishop is looking to counter with head kicks.
Pushkin throws a poor cross that misses
and Bishop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No joy there for Pushkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T6#
A leg kick checked by Bishop.
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pushkin throws a counter combo.
Bishop lands a nice shot to the body.
Bishop lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pushkin's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Pushkin misses the target. #CL#
Bishop gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Bishop.
Pushkin wants to break free but Bishop has control.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pushkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bishop has him pressed against the cage.
Pushkin lands with a short shot to the head.
Pushkin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bishop.
Pushkin has had enough of the clinch but Bishop keeps him there for the moment.#T7#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pushkin.
Pushkin misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop misses with some punches.
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bishop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bishop scores with a hook to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Pushkin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
Pushkin misses with a body punch.
Pushkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pushkin misses with some punches.
Pushkin tries to work over Bishop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pushkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by Pushkin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bishop.
Bishop lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pushkin backwards. #T8#
Bishop fails to pull guard.
Pushkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bishop's elbow.
Pushkin misses with the head strike.
Pushkin cracks Bishop with a nice body shot.
Pushkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop swings wildly with an uppercut but Pushkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pushkin's efforts to push away.
Bishop misses with some punches.
Pushkin tries to work over Bishop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Bishop.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop lands with a left to the head.
Pushkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Bishop - that landed with a thud. #T9#
Bishop lands with a short shot to the head.
Pushkin has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pushkin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bishop has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pushkin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kealin Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Pushkin fails to land.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Pushkin avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Bishop has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pushkin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Pushkin.
Pushkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bishop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bishop trying to land knees to the body.
Pushkin lands a left hand.
Pushkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Kealin Bishop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kealin Bishop's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A solid body kick from Bishop.
Pushkin throws a right hand that misses
and Bishop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pushkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bishop throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Pushkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pushkin throws a lazy right hand but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kealin Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop throws a front kick that sends Pushkin stumbling back into the cage.
Pushkin swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Pushkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bishop counters with a right hand to the body.
Pushkin throws a leg kick but Bishop checks it.
A head kick misses from Bishop.
Bishop lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pushkin throws a leg kick but Bishop moved away.
Bishop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pushkin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pushkin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pushkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bishop.
Bishop throws a push kick but Pushkin slaps the foot to one side.
Pushkin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Bishop pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pushkin is out of range and Bishop settles back down.
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pushkin.
Bishop 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bishop.
Pushkin throws an overhand right that lands on Bishop's shoulder, as Bishop tries to avoid the shot.
Bishop changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bishop gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bishop lands the left hand.
Pushkin misses with a low kick.
Pushkin misses with the combination. #T3#
Bishop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pushkin throws a leg kick but Bishop sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bishop half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bishop moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bishop lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pushkin will feel that in the morning.
Pushkin throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. Pushkin moves away and avoids it.
Pushkin throws a hook but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop tried to counter with a leg kick but Pushkin avoided it.
Bishop scores with a jab.#T4#
Pushkin throws a hook but Bishop blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Bishop tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pushkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bishop tries to land a body kick
and Pushkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bishop takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD#
Bishop gets a double leg takedown into Pushkin's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pushkin wants to stand and escape but Bishop is having none of it.
Bishop missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pushkin wants to get back to his feet but Bishop is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Pushkin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bishop scores with a kick to the midsection.#T5#
Bishop throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pushkin flicks out a counter leg kick but Bishop steps away.
Bishop throws a nice head kick!
Bishop misses with a kick to the body.
As Bishop backs off Pushkin throws a huge counter combo but Bishop manages to avoid it all.
Pushkin throws a hook but Bishop avoids it easily.
Bishop lands a glancing blow to the side of Pushkin's head.
Bishop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bishop works the jab nicely.
Bishop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pushkin. That did some damage!
Bishop lands with an uppercut that bounces Pushkin off the cage and back into range.
Pushkin throws a right hand that misses
and Bishop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T6#
Pushkin lands a head shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bishop, as that shot connected.
Bishop lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pushkins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bishop takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A cross from Bishop lands.
Bishop misses with a kick to the body.
Pushkin tries a quick counter leg kick but Bishop is wise to it.
Pushkin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Bishop counter with a right hand.
Pushkin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T7#
Pushkin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#Kealin Bishop's cut is getting worse.
Pushkin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bishop's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pushkin under the eye.
A cross from Bishop lands.
Bishop misses with an uppercut
and Pushkin counters with a nice leg kick.
Pushkin looks to land a left hand but Bishop moved out of range nicely.
Bishop scores with a jab. Pushkin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bishop - that will leave a mark!
Bishop scores with a jab. Pushkin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A punch combination from Pushkin misses.
Pushkin looks to land a left hand but Bishop moved out of range nicely.#T8#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pushkin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bishop - the referee stops the clock and Pushkin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bishop. Pushkin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bishop looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pushkin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bishop looks to throw a body kick
and Pushkin counters with a right hand to the body. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bishop.
Pushkin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bishop is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9##SUB#
Bishop is working to tighten his grip on Pushkin's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Pushkin has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bishop is really squeezing tight and eventually Pushkin passes out! Bishop breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kealin Bishop!
A relieved looking Kealin Bishop 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: TOF 192
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1#
Samuel misses with a right hand
and Abdullah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Samuel throws the left hand but Abdullah avoids the punch easily.
Samuel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abdullah moves away.#CL#
Abdullah clinches.
A shot in the inside from Abdullah .
Samuel landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC2#
Samuel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Samuel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samuel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abdullah manages to avoid it.
Samuel scores with a nice strike.
Samuel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Samuel scores with a jab to the body.
Abdullah is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samuel thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1##KD2#
Samuel drops Abdullah with a beautiful combination! Abdullah stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Samuel is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Axmed Abdullah has been cut.
Samuel throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Abdullah counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Samuel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Samuel trying to control here.
Samuel wants to improve his position but Abdullah is controlling well.
Samuel wants to control but Abdullah is keeping busy.
Abdullah slows the pace down in half guard.
Samuel holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
Samuel trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samuel is refusing to be controlled, as Abdullah sits in half guard.
Samuel tries to roll over but Abdullah keeps him under control.
Samuel is looking to control Abdullah 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Samuel avoid being mounted?
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Abdullah thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Samuel's head.
Samuel is controlling Abdullah 's trapped leg to prevent Abdullah from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Samuel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abdullah manages to avoid it.
Deebo Samuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Samuel's corner calls for a 1-2. Samuel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Abdullah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abdullah 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Abdullah duly obliges. #TD#
Abdullah fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Samuel sprawls well initially but Abdullah persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Samuel tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Abdullah manages to move to mount!
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!
Samuel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Abdullah lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Samuel tries to reverse the position but Abdullah maintains control.
Abdullah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Samuel is looking to escape.
Samuel blocking the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Samuel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Abdullah throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Samuel because Abdullah loaded up on that one.
Abdullah lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Abdullah tries to push Samuel's head away but Samuel is holding on tight.
We've been hearing that Abdullah has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Samuel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Samuel is looking to improve his position but Abdullah isn't that keen on the idea.
Abdullah is landing with some decent strikes but Samuel is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T5#
Abdullah postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Samuel bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Abdullah and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axmed Abdullah !
Axmed Abdullah seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 191
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Westshade throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Yama counters with a single leg into guard. Westshade didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Westshade utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yama trying to control the position from guard on top but Westshade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Westshade pulls Yama in close to prevent any damage.
Westshade working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yama.
Yama throws a big right hand that misses.
Yama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westshade avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yama stopping the sweep attempt from Westshade.
Yama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yama trying to control but Westshade is working from the bottom. #T1#
Yama is looking to work some ground and pound but Westshade has wrist control.
Yama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Westshade is keeping the position for now.
Yama wants to control from the top but Westshade keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Westshade keeping full guard, as Yama tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Westshade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yama wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Yama misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Yama.
Yama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Westshade.
Yama looks to land a combination but Westshade avoids it well.
Westshade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yama throws a series of punches but Westshade moves out of range.
Yama scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yama tries to clinch up but Westshade circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck for Yama with that takedown attempt.
Yama misses with a hook
and Westshade counters with a nice uppercut.
Yama walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Yama misses. #T3#
Westshade wants to land a leg kick but Yama is out of range.
A jab from Yama does it's job there.
Yama connects with a body shot that sends Westshade's belly button to the back.
Yama digs a good hook to Westshade's body.
Westshade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Westshade appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Westshade throws a head kick that Yama semi-blocks. #ROC2#Yama is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Kotetsu Yama has been cut.
Yama throws a hook but Westshade blocks it.
Yama scores with a decent looking hook.
Yama takes a swing at Westshade's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Westshade rushes Yama and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Westshade being controlled against the cage.
Yama blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Yama fails to land.
Westshade lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Westshade pushes Yama back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Westshade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Westshade wants to slow Yama down by chopping away at his legs.
Yama wants to clinch
and Westshade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Yama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Westshade takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Westshade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yama moves away.
Yama seems to have got his legs back now.
Yama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yama misses with a jab to the body
and Westshade counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Westshade instigates a clinch.
Westshade tries to throw a body punch but Yama avoids it by throwing Westshade back against the cage.
Yama swings wildly with an uppercut but Westshade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Westshade. #T5##BC2#
Westshade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yama misses with a hook
and Westshade counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yama's knee momentarily.
Yama missing with a left hand there. Westshade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Westshade moves into the clinch.
Westshade digs a right hand into Yama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yama's gas tank.
Westshade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yamas head.
Westshade tries to throw a body punch but Yama avoids it by throwing Westshade back against the cage.
Yama is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Westshade lands with a short shot to the head.
Westshade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Yama.
Yama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Come on Yama - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Westshade tries to work over Yama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yama manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T6##BC2#
Westshade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Westshade throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yama checks a leg kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Westshade throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Yama counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yama.
Yama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Westshade's elbow.
Westshade blocks an uppercut.
Yama drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Westshade gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Westshade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yama backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Westshade.
Westshade tries a body shot but Yama blocks it.
Westshade misses with the head strike.
Yama throws a punch but it's blocked by Westshade.
Yama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Westshade lands a right hand. #T7#
Westshade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Westshade misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Westshade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kotetsu Yama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westshade throws a leg kick but Yama moved away.
Yama attempts a counter takedown but Westshade avoids it well and moves away.
Yama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Westshade, as that shot connected.
Yama looks to throw the jab but Westshade is out of range.
Yama throws a lazy right hand but Westshade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yama shoots in for a double leg but Westshade sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kotetsu Yama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Westshade counters with a body kick.
Westshade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Westshade misses with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Yama blocks the low kick.
Yama attempts a counter takedown but Westshade avoids it well and moves away.#T8#
Nice defenses there by Yama.
Yama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Westshade defends it nicely.
Nice jab there from Yama.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yama misses with a right hand
and Westshade counters with a good low kick that Yama was not able to check.
Westshade defending well as Yama loads up on a big left hand.
Yama doesn't manage to clinch there - Westshade circles away.
Westshade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T9#
Westshade walks into a jab.
Yama shoots in but no luck this time.
Westshade follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Yama takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yama gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Westshade counters with a head kick. That will keep Yama thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Westshade wants to slow Yama down by chopping away at his legs.
Yama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yama misses with a body shot.
Westshade was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Yama throws a shot to the body.
Yama looks to land a right hand but Westshade moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Westshade.
Yama half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clint Westshade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kotetsu Yama's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Westshade avoids the body shot from Yama.
Westshade throws a head kick that misses.
Yama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Westshade manages to avoid it.
Westshade only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Westshade feints and then cracks Yama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yama down.
Westshade is looking to clinch.
Westshade takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yama scores with a jab to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Westshade. That's going to slow Yama down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westshade fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Westshade throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yama attempts a counter takedown but Westshade avoids it well and moves away.
Yama lands with an overhand left.
Yama stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Westshade.#T1#
Yama punishes Westshade's body with a nice straight punch.
Yama with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Westshade misses with a body shot.
Westshade slips a straight right by Yama.
Nice body punch from Yama.
Yama is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Westshade closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yama did well to prevent Westshade getting side control.
Yama has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Yama wants to improve his position but Westshade is controlling well.
Yama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yama.
Yama wants to sweep here but Westshade controlling him for the moment. #T2##SUB#
Yama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Westshade working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Westshade wants to control from the top but Yama keeps moving.
Westshade tries to free his leg and advance position but Yama is retaining full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yama is looking to sweep but instead, Westshade has passed into half guard.
Westshade is trying to control the action in half guard but Yama is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Yama tries to get to full guard but Westshade has control of the leg.
Yama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Westshade is working away from the top position though.
Yama gets back to full guard.
Westshade is in close to Yama's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Yama working for a triangle but Westshade defends it easily.
Westshade content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Yama working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Westshade has passed into half guard!
Yama slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yama wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Westshade is now in half guard.
Yama wants to get back to full guard but Westshade has mounted him!
Westshade landing punches. #T5#
Westshade controlling from mount.
Yama is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Westshade dominating with strikes here.
Westshade with good strikes from the mount here!
Clint Westshade has got the better of the ground game so far.
Westshade breaks from Yama's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Yama in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Yama keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T6#
Westshade sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Westshade with a couple of short strikes.
Westshade with a couple of short strikes.
Yama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yama is working hard here to advance position.#T7#
Yama tries to lock up and control but Westshade gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Westshade unloading with bombs!
Westshade takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yama takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Westshade's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clint Westshade!
After winning the bout, Clint Westshade thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 190
Date: Jan 12, 2025

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

A close round but Keanu Marlin will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Marlin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mihaylov's hands.
Mihaylov tries to clinch but Marlin is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Marlin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mihaylov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marlin misses with a left hand
and Mihaylov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Mihaylov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marlin! But no joy.
Mihaylov slips a jab and a cross from Marlin.
It looked like Mihaylov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marlin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mihaylov.
Marlin looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL#
Mihaylov clinches with his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mihaylov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Marlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mihaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mihaylov can't find room to land a body shot as Marlin controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Mihaylov as the two fighters clinch.
Marlin misses with a punch on the inside.
Mihaylov misses with a body punch.
Marlin tries to break free but Mihaylov pushes him back against the cage.
Marlin is trying to break the clinch but Mihaylov has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Mihaylov as the two fighters clinch.
Marlin is breathing heavily.
Mihaylov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marlin prevents a body shot from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marlin's efforts to push away.
Mihaylov misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Mihaylov blocks an uppercut.
Mihaylov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marlin.
Mihaylov misses with the head strike.
Marlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov tries to throw a body punch but Marlin avoids it by throwing Mihaylov back against the cage.
Marlin can't break the clinch.
Marlin tries to throw a body punch but Mihaylov avoids it by throwing Marlin back against the cage.
Krasimir Mihaylov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marlin is trying to stall.
Mihaylov misses with a punch to the body.
Marlin has a couple of punches blocked by Mihaylov.
A shot in the inside from Mihaylov.
Marlin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marlin prevents a body shot from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marlin's elbow. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov lands a shot to the body.
Mihaylov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mihaylov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marlin backwards.
Marlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mihaylov lands a left hand.
Mihaylov misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Marlin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marlin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Some wild striking there from Marlin.
Mihaylov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Mihaylov closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Mihaylov lands a right hand. #BC#
Mihaylov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mihaylov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marlin! But no joy.
Keanu Marlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marlin takes a swing at Mihaylov's ribcage but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mihaylov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mihaylov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T5#
Marlin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mihaylov is looking to clinch but Marlin is avoiding it.
Marlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mihaylov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Marlin looks to throw the jab but Mihaylov is out of range.
Marlin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab from Mihaylov.
Marlin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mihaylov.
Marlin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mihaylov.
Marlin looks to land a left hand but Mihaylov moved out of range nicely.#T6#
Marlin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mihaylov cracks a nice hook into Marlin's ribs.
Marlin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mihaylov counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice body kick from Mihaylov.
Good shot there by Mihaylov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marlin misses with a right hand
and Mihaylov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mihaylov.#T7#
Mihaylov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mihaylov thuds his shin into the meat of Marlin's side.
Mihaylov doesn't manage to clinch there - Marlin circles away.
Mihaylov scores with a sloppy right hand. Marlin should have avoided that one.
Mihaylov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marlin lands a nice shot that snaps Mihaylov's head back.
Marlin lands with a cross.
Mihaylov lands a jab.#T8#
Mihaylov staying out of range there.
Mihaylov is looking to clinch but Marlin is avoiding it.
Marlin blocks a head kick by Mihaylov.
Marlin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marlin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mihaylov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mihaylov throws out a powerful jab.
Marlin throws a hook but Mihaylov avoids it easily.
Mihaylov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T9#
Marlin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mihaylov. Mihaylov obviously looking to wear him down.
Marlin stuns Mihaylov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mihaylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marlin.
Marlin jabs at Mihaylov's body.
Marlin lands with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov throwing a counter right hand but Marlin manages to avoid it.
Mihaylov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mihaylov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Marlin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

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

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

Event: GAMMA#1127 Malley v Enqvist
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Li Citra misses with a looping right.
Li Citra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Li Citra throws a jab but it's blocked by Tokugawa.
Li Citra scores with a leg kick.
Li Citra avoids the head kick by Tokugawa.
Li Citra misses with a hook. Tokugawa ducked under it nicely.
Li Citra misses the jab.
As Li Citra backs off Tokugawa throws a huge counter combo but Li Citra manages to avoid it all.
Tokugawa throws a looping overhand right but Li Citra ducks down to avoid it.
Li Citra throws a hook but Tokugawa avoids it easily.
As Li Citra backs off Tokugawa throws a huge counter combo but Li Citra manages to avoid it all.
Li Citra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Li Citra.
Li Citra takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Luca Li Citra has been cut.
Li Citra wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Tokugawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Li Citra.
Li Citra lands with a straight right. Tokugawa didn't see that one coming.
Li Citra takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Li Citra misses with a straight left.
Li Citra with a nice cross.
Tokugawa feints and then cracks Li Citra's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Li Citra down.
Tokugawa misses with a wild body shot.
Tokugawa throws a series of punches but Li Citra moves out of range.
Li Citra throwing a counter right hand but Tokugawa manages to avoid it.
Tokugawa tries to move into range but Li Citra moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Li Citra takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Tokugawa misses.
Tokugawa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Li Citra.
Li Citra scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Li Citra looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Li Citra with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Li Citra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tokugawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Li Citra.#T2#
Tokugawa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tokugawa lands with a good body shot.
Li Citra scores with a sloppy right hand. Tokugawa should have avoided that one.
Li Citra throws a leg kick
and Tokugawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Li Citra dips to his left and cracks Tokugawa with an uppercut!
Li Citra looks to throw the jab but Tokugawa is out of range.
Luca Li Citra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tokugawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Li Citra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Li Citra misses.
Tokugawa slips a jab from Li Citra.
Tokugawa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Li Citra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tokugawa.
Li Citra half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tokugawa misses with a head kick.
Li Citra tries to clinch up but Tokugawa circles away and keeps his distance.
Li Citra throws a looping overhand right but Tokugawa ducks down to avoid it.
Tokugawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Li Citra.
Tokugawa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Li Citra throws a hook but Tokugawa avoids it easily.
Tokugawa throws out a counter right but Li Citra avoids it with no problem.
Li Citra checks a low kick from Tokugawa.
Li Citra misses with a left hand
and Tokugawa counters with a good low kick that Li Citra was not able to check.
Tokugawa walks into a jab.
Li Citra finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Li Citra throws a good cross that connects.
Tokugawa swinging wildly here.
Li Citra throwing a counter right hand but Tokugawa manages to avoid it.
Li Citra misses with a left hand
letting Tokugawa counter with a right hand.
Li Citra slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Li Citra takes the fight into the clinch.
Li Citra has Tokugawa pressed against the cage, preventing Tokugawa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tokugawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tokugawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Li Citra lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li Citra struggles to land a body shot inside as Tokugawa controls his hands. #T4#
Li Citra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Tokugawa breaks the clinch.
Tokugawa defending well as Li Citra loads up on a big left hand.
Tokugawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Li Citra throws a sloppy head kick and Tokugawa moves out of range easily.
Li Citra throws the left hand but Tokugawa avoids the punch easily.
Li Citra throws a hook but Tokugawa avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Li Citra finds it's target.
Li Citra slips a jab from Tokugawa.
Li Citra is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Donk. Li Citra catches Tokugawa right on the button with a cross.
Li Citra throws a leg kick but Tokugawa checks it.
Tokugawa cracks Li Citra with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#Luca Li Citra's cut is getting worse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li Citra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tokugawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Li Citra misses the jab.
Tokugawa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Li Citra thows a leg kick but Tokugawa checks it
and Tokugawa counters with a straight right hand.
Li Citra lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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 Luca Li Citra will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luca Li Citra's cut.
That's time! Li Citra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Li Citra there.
Tokugawa throws a head kick that misses.
Tokugawa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tokugawa takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Li Citra misses.
Li Citra slips under a jab from Tokugawa.
Li Citra misses with a left hand
letting Tokugawa counter with a right hand.
Li Citra throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Tokugawa counter with a right hand.
Li Citra connects with a looping right hand.
Jab by Li Citra.
A slapping body kick lands there for Li Citra.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Tokugawa.
Luca Li Citra is winning the standup battle so far.
Li Citra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tokugawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Li Citra.
Tokugawa moves out of range as Li Citra throws a body kick.
Donk. Li Citra catches Tokugawa right on the button with a cross.
Li Citra swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Li Citra bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tokugawa's head.
Li Citra swings widly with a right hand
and Tokugawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Li Citra throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tokugawa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tokugawa moves out of range as Li Citra throws a body kick.
Tokugawa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tokugawa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Li Citra.
Tokugawa slips a jab from Li Citra.
Tokugawa throws out a counter right but Li Citra avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Li Citra moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Tokugawa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Li Citra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tokugawa.
Li Citra misses with a series of wild punches.
Tokugawa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tokugawa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tokugawa follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Li Citra misses with a low kick. #T2#
Li Citra scores with a leg kick.
Tokugawa needs to keep his hands up - Li Citra had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Li Citra.
Tokugawa connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Luca Li Citra's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tokugawa checks a leg kick.
Tokugawa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tokugawa with a jab.
Tokugawa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Li Citra ducks under a wild hook from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Li Citra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Li Citra throws a shot from downtown. Tokugawa moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Tokugawa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Li Citra misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Tokugawa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tokugawa scores with a spinning back kick!
Li Citra throws a sloppy head kick
and Tokugawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tokugawa drops his hands momentarily and Li Citra takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Li Citra misses with a straight left.
We've been told by Li Citra's head coaches at Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD2#
Tokugawa lands a big head kick that sends Li Citra tumbling to the mat! Tokugawa takes a step backwards and waves Li Citra back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Li Citra is rocked!
Tokugawa throws a series of punches but Li Citra avoids them all with ease.
Oh Li Citra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tokugawa throws a body punch but Li Citra moves out of range.
Li Citra seems to have got his legs back now.
Li Citra scoring well with a low kick there.
Li Citra fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tokugawa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Li Citra.
A low kick lands for Li Citra.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tokugawa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tokugawa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tokugawa connects with a body shot that sends Li Citra's belly button to the back.
Li Citra misses with a few strikes there.
Good work by Li Citra as he checks the leg kick.
Li Citra scores with a decent looking hook.
Tokugawa throws a low kick but Li Citra avoids it.#CL#
Li Citra clinches up with Tokugawa and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Tokugawa tries to work over Li Citra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Li Citra can't find room to land a body shot as Tokugawa controls the action.
Li Citra blocks an uppercut.
Li Citra struggles to land a body shot inside as Tokugawa controls his hands.
Li Citra pushes Tokugawa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Tokugawa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Li Citra swings widly with a right hand
and Tokugawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Jeez, Luca Li Citra's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Li Citra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tokugawa throws out the jab.
Li Citra drops his hands momentarily and Tokugawa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Luca Li Citra's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kai Tokugawa!
Kai Tokugawa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#1128 Hawk v Ryder
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Paulson ducks under a wild hook from Asteroid.
Paulson misses with a double jab.
Paulson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Asteroid in his tracks.
Paulson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Asteroid throws a series of strikes that have Paulson backpedaling.
Asteroid fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Paulson misses.
Asteroid went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jake Paulson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asteroid drops his hands momentarily and Paulson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Asteroid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paulson circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paulson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Paulson moves into the clinch successfully.
Paulson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Paulson gets through Asteroid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paulson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Asteroid has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Paulson misses with some punches.
Asteroid missing with knees to the body.
Paulson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asteroid lands a good knee to the midsection. Paulson won't want to take too many of those.
Paulson looking to stall. #BC2#
Paulson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asteroid lands a head shot.
Asteroid throws an overhand right that lands on Paulson's shoulder, as Paulson tries to avoid the shot.
Asteroid misses with a double jab.
Asteroid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paulson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Paulson avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
A punch combination from Paulson misses.
Asteroid ducks under a wild hook from Paulson.
A jab from Paulson does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paulson misses with a hook.
Asteroid swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Asteroid finds it's way through Paulson's defenses.
Paulson misses with a few strikes there.
Paulson throws a hook to the side of Asteroid's head but Asteroid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asteroid misses with an uppercut
letting Paulson counter with a right hand.
Asteroid throws a hook but Paulson blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Paulson.
Asteroid tries to clinch but Paulson moves out of range.
Paulson feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Paulson throws a looping overhand right but Asteroid ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Asteroid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Asteroid scores with a leg kick.
Asteroid blocks a jab.
Asteroid lands with a good body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Asteroid.
Asteroid rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Paulson counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Paulson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Paulson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Asteroid has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Paulson presses Asteroid against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Asteroid unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Asteroid working Paulson over with knees to the body.
Asteroid working aggressively here. #BC2#
Paulson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Asteroid takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paulson throws an off balance right hand
and Asteroid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Asteroid throws a head kick that misses.
Asteroid misses with a few strikes there.
Paulson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Asteroid had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Asteroid paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Asteroid misses with a wild body shot.
Asteroid walks into a jab.
Asteroid slips a straight right by Paulson.
Paulson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Paulson lands a really nice looking cross but Asteroid seems unphased.
Paulson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Asteroid misses with a left hand
and Paulson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Asteroid is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jake Paulson 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#
Paulson defending well as Asteroid loads up on a big left hand.
Asteroid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asteroid throws a series of punches but Paulson moves out of range.
Paulson misses with a straight right.
Paulson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Asteroid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asteroid walks into a jab.
Paulson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Paulson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asteroid throws a leg kick that is checked
and Paulson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Asteroid.
Paulson cracks Asteroid with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1##CL#
Asteroid has managed to clinch.
Paulson tries to land a knee to the head but Asteroid blocks with his arms.
Asteroid works on Paulson's body with a couple of short punches.
Asteroid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asteroid is looking to break free of the clinch but Paulson has double underhooks.
Asteroid gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Paulson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paulson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Asteroid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Paulson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Asteroid blocks it with crossed arms.
Asteroid tries to work over Paulson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asteroid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asteroid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asteroid tries to throw a body punch but Paulson avoids it by throwing Asteroid back against the cage. #BC2#
Paulson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asteroid lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Paulson misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Asteroid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asteroid misses with a lunging right hand
and Paulson counters with a good, hard body kick but Asteroid shrugs it off.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Paulson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anabolic Asteroid has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paulson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Asteroid blocks it with crossed arms.
Asteroid misses with the head strike.
Asteroid lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Asteroid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paulson backwards.
Asteroid misses with some punches.
Asteroid swings wildly with an uppercut but Paulson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paulson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Paulson 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.
Asteroid lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Paulson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Asteroid with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Paulson takes a knee right on the jaw! #T3#
Paulson throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Paulson breaks the clinch.
Paulson throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Asteroid was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Paulson.
Donk. Asteroid catches Paulson right on the button with a cross.
Paulson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Asteroid counters with a nice uppercut.
Asteroid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Paulson moves away from the strike by Asteroid.
Paulson misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Asteroid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Asteroid has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T4#
Asteroid throws an off balance right hand
letting Paulson counter with a right hand.
Paulson connects with a right hand. Asteroid shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asteroid throws a body punch but Paulson moves out of range.
Asteroid tries to clinch there but Paulson circles away.
Paulson scores with a one two! Asteroid had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Paulson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Asteroid fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Asteroid scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Paulson misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jake Paulson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Asteroid rushes Paulson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anabolic Asteroid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asteroid creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Paulson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paulson misses with a knee strike.
Paulson takes a shot to the head.
Paulson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
Paulson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paulson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL#
Asteroid fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paulson, pushing him back against the cage.
Asteroid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paulson's elbow. #BC2#
Paulson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paulson with a hook.
Asteroid throws a big shot that misses.
Asteroid misses with the combination. #T1#
Paulson cracks Asteroid with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Paulson misses with a lunging right hand
and Asteroid counters with a stiff right hand.
Paulson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asteroid on the side of the head.
Asteroid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paulson.
Paulson throws out a counter right but Asteroid avoids it with no problem.
Paulson throws a lazy uppercut
and Asteroid counters with a nice low kick that buckles Paulson's knee momentarily.#KD#
Asteroid lands a big head kick that sends Paulson tumbling to the mat! Asteroid takes a step backwards and waves Paulson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Paulson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paulson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asteroid counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Paulson out cold! What a finish! Asteroid is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anabolic Asteroid!
During a confident post fight interview, Anabolic Asteroid thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Ghetea vs Buddha 3
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Hidaka blocks a head kick by Crazyhorse.
An attempted straight right counter from Hidaka misses the target.
Hidaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crazyhorse.
Hidaka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crazyhorse misses with a body shot.
Crazyhorse shoots and misses
and Hidaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crazyhorse throws a leg kick but Hidaka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Crazyhorse lands a leg kick that knocks Hidaka off balance momentarily.#CL#
Hidaka rushes Crazyhorse and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crazyhorse misses with a body punch.
Hidaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Crazyhorse's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hidaka lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hidaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crazyhorses head.
Crazyhorse misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Hidaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Hidaka pushes Crazyhorse up against the cage in a clinch.
Hidaka prevents a body shot from Crazyhorse.
Hidaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Crazyhorse tries to work over Hidaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crazyhorse misses with a punch to the body.
Crazyhorse lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hidaka.#BC#
Hidaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hidaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crazyhorse staying out of range there.
Hidaka tries to clinch up.
We've been told by Hidaka's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crazyhorse walks into a stiff left hand from Hidaka.
Crazyhorse tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hidaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crazyhorse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hidaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hidaka drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Crazyhorse right on the button. Crazyhorse goes down! Hidaka follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Hidaka gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takehiko Hidaka!
Takehiko Hidaka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TOF 189
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A cross from Smith lands.
Jovanovic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jovanovic.
Smith closes the distance but Jovanovic moves to the side
letting Jovanovic counter with a right hand.
Smith moves out of range as Jovanovic strikes.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Jovanovic.
The fighters circling - Jovanovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Jovanovic moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jovanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith. #T1#
Jovanovic keeps the fight on the outside.
As Smith backs away, Jovanovic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Smith wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Jovanovic is looking to counter punch.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jovanovic.
Agent Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jovanovic slips under a jab.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#It looks like Agent Smith has been cut.#KD#
Jovanovic lands a left and a right that send Smith crashing to the mat, dazed. Jovanovic thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Jovanovic counters with a right hand from hell and Smith is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gavrilo Jovanovic!
Gavrilo Jovanovic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Agent Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn'.

Event: C379: Chai vs Erdogan III
Date: Jan 05, 2025

#R1#
Kringle walks into a left hand. #CUT2#It looks like Kristoph Kringle has been cut.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheers as Kringle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chai doesn't seem phased though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kringle. That's going to slow Chai down.
Chai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chai.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kringle.
Chai fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Chai throws a poor cross that misses
and Kringle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chai misses with a lunging right hand
and Kringle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kringle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kringle - the referee stops the clock and Chai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kringle. Chai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chai connects with a body shot that sends Kringle's belly button to the back.
Kringle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chai.
Kringle throws a head kick but Chai moves out of range.
Chai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
An inside leg kick lands from Chai.
Chai throws a leg kick but Kringle checks it.
Chai lands with a nice combination. Kringle backs away looking to recover.
Chai lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Chai scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chai misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Chai.
A little feinted left hand from Kringle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kringle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ghost Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Kringle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kringle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chai! But no joy.
Kringle throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kringle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chai. #T3#
Kringle misses with a low kick as Chai jumps back.
Chai misses with an uppercut.
Kringle misses with a looping right.
Chai misses with an uppercut.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Chai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kringle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai.
It looked like Kringle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Kringle missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kringle slips a straight right by Chai.#KD2#
Chai lands a big head kick that sends Kringle tumbling to the mat! Chai takes a step backwards and waves Kringle back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Kringle is rocked!#CUT2#Kristoph Kringle's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kringle is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Chai doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Kringle crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Kringle's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ghost Chai!
A very excited looking Ghost Chai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TOF 187
Date: Jan 05, 2025

#R1#
Johnson misses with an uppercut. May Jr saw that one coming.
May Jr slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a series of punches but May Jr avoids them all with ease.
Good leg kick by May Jr.
May Jr wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
May Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Johnson throws a head kick but May Jr moves out of range.
May Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
May Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#It looks like Kaven May Jr has been cut.
Johnson punishes May Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
A jab lands there for Johnson.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson walks into a left hand. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
May Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
May Jr lands a shoulder strike.
May Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Johnson has May Jr up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
May Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from May Jr.
May Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short right from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of May Jr's head.
May Jr blocking some punches.
May Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.
May Jr misses with an elbow over the top.#TD2#
May Jr manages to pull guard. #T3##SUB2#
May Jr is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Johnson rolls with it to try and escape but May Jr cranks on the arm and Johnson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaven May Jr!
Kaven May Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Denver vs Romanow
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Noeigati scores with a sloppy right hand. Talvela should have avoided that one.
We've been told by Noeigati's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Talvela misses with a leg kick
and Noeigati connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD#
Noeigati cracks Talvela with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Talvela looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Noeigati finish him? #ROC#Talvela is rocked!
Noeigati throws a lazy uppercut
and Talvela counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noeigati scores with a sloppy right hand. Talvela should have avoided that one.
Talvela 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.
Noeigati throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Talvela stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Noeigati misses with an uppercut. Talvela saw that one coming.
Talvela shoots in and drives through. Noeigati sprawls well.
Talvela changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Noeigati tries to avoid it but Talvela manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Noeigati to the ground. Noeigati escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Talvela avoids the body shot from Noeigati.
Noeigati connects with a right hand. Talvela shakes it off.
Noeigati looks to throw the jab but Talvela is out of range.
Noeigati throws a right hand that Talvela ducks under and follows up with a left that Talvela also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noeigati. Talvela does a little dance to reset his feet.
Talvela throws a lazy uppercut
and Noeigati counters with a low kick, right behind Talvela 's knee. #CL#
Noeigati has closed the distance and engaged Talvela in a clinch.
Noeigati makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Noeigati swings wildly with an uppercut but Talvela uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Noeigati lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Talvela looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Noeigati tries a knee to the head but Talvela blocks it.
Talvela misses with some punches.
Talvela lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Noeigati backwards.
Noeigati struggles to land a body shot inside as Talvela controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noeigati misses with a punch to the body.
Talvela tries to break free but Noeigati pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Talvela's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Noeigati misses with some punches.
Talvela scores with a hook to the body.
Noeigati lands a body shot in the clinch.
Noeigati lands a hook that snaps the head of Talvela backwards.
Noeigati blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Talvela misses with a punch on the inside.
Talvela changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Noeigati fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Benjamin Noeigati has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Talvela.
Talvela throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Noeigati misses its target.
Talvela swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Noeigati to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Talvela closes this distance looking for a takedown but Noeigati circles away.
Noeigati swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Talvela fails with the takedown
and Noeigati finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Talvela looks winded!
Noeigati avoids the head kick by Talvela.
Noeigati misses with a wild body shot.
Talvela on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Talvela throws a nice looking combination but Noeigati bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Noeigati scores with a nice head shot.
Talvela takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #KD#
Noeigati sends Talvela crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Noeigati is motioning to the referee to let Talvela up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Talvela is still on wobbly legs! Can Noeigati finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noeigati digs a good body shot into Talvela's ribs.
Talvela seems to have recovered his senses.
Noeigati stuffs the takedown.
Noeigati thuds his right hand into Talvela's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Talvela throws a body shot but no joy.
Talvela shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Noeigati defends it nicely.
Noeigati is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Noeigati dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##KD#
Noeigati cracks Talvela with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Noeigati has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Talvela to stand back up!
Noeigati ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Talvela out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benjamin Noeigati!
An out of breath Benjamin Noeigati thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: NYF 98: Deiveredo vs Hopson
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arnolds moves away.
A combination from Arnolds does no damage.
Murray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murray throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arnolds throws a head kick but Murray moves out of range.
Murray is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Arnolds gets a clinch.
Arnolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Murray fails to land.
Murray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murray.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Arnolds.
Murray swings wildly with an uppercut but Arnolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arnolds misses with the head strike. #T1#
Murray blocks a body shot from Arnolds.
Arnolds can't find room to land a body shot as Murray controls the action.
Arnolds prevents a body shot from Murray.
Arnolds comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short left from Arnolds.
Arnolds 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.
Arnolds lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
Murray swings wildly with an uppercut but Arnolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray tries to throw a body punch but Arnolds avoids it by throwing Murray back against the cage.
Arnolds pushes Murray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murray.
Arnolds doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arnolds working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arnolds blocks an uppercut.
Arnolds tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murray avoids it.
Murray misses with a body punch.
Arnolds working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murray takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arnolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murray is trying to break free.
Arnolds lands an elbow just above Murray 's eye. #ROC#Murray is rocked!
Arnolds throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Murray is still on wobbly legs! Can Arnolds finish him?
Nice body punch from Arnolds.
Murray seems to have recovered his senses.
Arnolds tries a body shot but Murray blocks it.
Arnolds makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arnolds backwards.
Arnolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arnolds throws a head punch that misses.
Arnolds throws a head punch that misses.
Murray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arnolds blocking some punches.
Arnolds doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arnolds prevents a body shot from Murray.
Arnolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arnolds lands a body punch.
Arnolds lands a left hand. #T3#
Nice body punch from Murray.
Arnolds misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arnolds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arnolds lands with a short shot to the head.
Arnolds lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murray or not.
Arnolds misses with a body punch.
Murray lands with a short shot to the head.
Murray lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arnolds lands a nice uppercut.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murray blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murray digs a right hand into Arnolds's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arnolds's gas tank.
Murray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arnolds lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arnolds.
Murray is trying to break the clinch but Arnolds has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Arnolds lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arnolds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arnoldss head.
Arnolds throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray.
Murray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Arnolds struggles to land a body shot inside as Murray controls his hands.
Murray pushes Arnolds back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murray blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Arnolds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murray lands an uppercut.
Arnolds pushes Murray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murray can't find room to land a body shot as Arnolds controls the action.
Murray misses with a body punch.
Arnolds misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arnolds blocking some punches.
Murray throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Arnolds dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Arnolds scores with a decent looking hook.
Murray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arnolds.
Arnolds throws a lazy head kick
and Murray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murray connects with a solid leg kick.
Murray circles away from the clinch attempt
and Murray counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Arnolds is rocked!
Murray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arnolds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murray throws a fast counter high kick but Arnolds manages to duck under it in time.
Arnolds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnolds gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murray.
Oh Arnolds is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
OH! Arnolds has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Murray smells blood and charges in for the finish! Murray unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Arnolds sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matthew Murray!
After winning the bout, Matthew Murray thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Alan Arnolds was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: C377: Cheese vs Roberto III
Date: Dec 29, 2024

#R1#
Okafor swings for the body but Thorn moves out of range.
Okafor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okafor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Okafor throws a body punch but Thorn moves out of range.
Okafor misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Thorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thorn misses with a looping left.
Okafor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Okafor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thorn counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Thorn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thorn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thorn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okafor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okafor tries a body shot but Thorn blocks it.
Okafor blocks a body shot from Thorn.
I was talking to Okafor's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Okafor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thorn misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thorn throws a punch but it's blocked by Okafor. #BC2#
Thorn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okafor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Okafor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thorn throws out a counter right but Okafor avoids it with no problem.
Okafor throws a hook but Thorn blocks it.
Okafor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Okafor clobbers Thorn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Okafor connects with a right hand. Thorn shakes it off.#CL2#
Thorn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Okafor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thorns head.
Okafor blocks a body shot from Thorn. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Okafor scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Haw Thorn has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorn misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorn.
Okafor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okafor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okafor lands a hook that snaps the head of Thorn backwards.
Okafor lands with a short shot to the head.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorn keeps control of Okafor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Okafor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thorn or not.
Okafor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thorn blocks a body shot from Okafor.
Thorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okafor's elbow.
Thorn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Okafor seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thorn can turn it around.
Okafor throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorn.
Thorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okafor's elbow.
Okafor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thorn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thorn takes a shot to the head.
Thorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Okafor struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorn controls his hands.
Thorn digs a right hand into Okafor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okafor's gas tank.
Okafor throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorn. #BC2#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thorn has time to react.
A jab lands there for Thorn.
Thorn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thorn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Okafor. Okafor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thorn avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Okafor throws a body punch but Thorn moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Thorn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okafor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Okafor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor misses with a body punch
and Thorn finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Okafor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Thorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Thorn slips under a jab from Okafor.
Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Okafor throws a shot to the body.
Okafor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thorn moves forwards but Okafor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Okafor misses with a wild combination.
Thorn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Okafor. That did some damage!
Thorn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Okafor misses with a hook. Thorn ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Okafor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Haw Thorn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Thorn moves into the clinch.
Thorn lands a hook that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Thorn misses with a body punch.
Okafor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thorn can do to turn this around?
Okafor pushes Thorn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thorn blocking some punches.
Thorn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thorn has a couple of punches blocked by Okafor.
Okafor struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorn controls his hands.
Okafor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thorns head.
Thorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Thorn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thorn missing with a left hand there. Okafor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thorn moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Thorn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okafor thuds his right hand into Thorn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Okafor swats away the attempt to clinch by Thorn.
Okafor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okafor throws a body shot but no joy.
Okafor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thorn under the eye.
Okafor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thorn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okafor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thorn scrambles back to his feet.
Thorn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thorn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Okafor misses with an uppercut
and Thorn counters with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target.
Okafor avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Okafor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Okafor misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Okafor. Those never looked like landing.
Thorn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okafor jabs Thorn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thorn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thorn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thorn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thorn looks to land a body kick but Okafor moved away.
Okafor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thorn counters with a nice body kick.
Okafor throws a shot from downtown. Thorn moves away and avoids it.
Okafor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thorn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Okafor lands the left hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thorn! #T3#
Okafor lands with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
Left hook, right uppercut from Okafor.
Thorn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Okafor throws a big counter combination but Thorn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
Okafor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thorn steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Thorn misses with a two punch combination.
Donk. Okafor catches Thorn right on the button with a cross.
Thorn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thorn connects with a body shot that sends Okafor's belly button to the back.
Thorn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thorn.#T4#
Okafor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Okafor.
Moses Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor misses with a double jab.
Thorn throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Okafor misses the target.
Okafor misses with an uppercut.
Thorn follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Thorn's shoulder, as Thorn tries to avoid the shot.
Thorn takes one to the chin there.
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
Okafor lands a glancing blow to the side of Thorn's head.
Thorn moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Okafor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Haw Thorn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Okafor defending well as Thorn loads up on a big left hand.
Haw Thorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okafor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thorn counters with a good low kick that Okafor was not able to check.
Okafor misses with a two punch combination.
Okafor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thorn counters with a one-two to the body.
Okafor throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Okafor crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thorn - the referee stops the clock and Okafor gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thorn. Okafor manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Thorn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Thorn.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor misses the shot to the body.
Okafor takes a swing at Thorn's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Thorn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Okafor throws a hook to the side of Thorn's head but Thorn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Thorn looks to land a combination but Okafor avoids it well.
Thorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thorn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Okafor.
Thorn scores with a jab. Okafor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thorn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Okafor doesn't seem bothered though.
Thorn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Okafor's head backwards.
Okafor throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD2#
Thorn lands a big head kick that sends Okafor tumbling to the mat! Thorn takes a step backwards and waves Okafor back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Okafor is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Moses Okafor has been cut.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor throws out a loose jab but Thorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Okafor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Okafor scores with a three punch combo!
Thorn looks for the body kick but Okafor saw that one coming.
Okafor loads up on a big right hand but Thorn slips the punch.
Okafor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okafor seems to have got his legs back now.
Okafor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okafor lands with a nice body punch.
A big right from Thorn misses.
Okafor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD2#
and Thorn counters with a nice right hand that sends Okafor toppling to the canvas! Okafor scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thorn finish him?!
Okafor throws a right and a left that Thorn avoids nicely.
Okafor throws a series of punches but Thorn avoids them all with ease.
Thorn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Thorn misses its intended target. #T3#
Crack! A monster head kick from Thorn and Okafor falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Thorn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Haw Thorn!
During a confident post fight interview, Haw Thorn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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