Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 226
Date: May 04, 2025

#R1#
Stewart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stewart's head.#CUT2#It looks like Danny Stewart has been cut.
Stewart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stewart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
Stewart misses with a double jab
and White counters with a straight right hand.
Stewart moves away from the strike by White.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White throws a hook but Stewart avoids it easily.
Stewart is looking for a counter combo.
White waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stewart.
Stewart swings for the body but White moves out of range. #T1#
Stewart slips a jab and a cross from White.
White throws a right and a left that Stewart avoids nicely.
Stewart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stewart takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
White lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stewart backs up against the cage.
White throws a hook to the side of Stewart's head but Stewart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stewart was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stewart connects with the punch.#CUT#It looks like Fredrik White has been cut.
A jab from Stewart misses.
Stewart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stewart swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stewart throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whites head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White trying to stall but Stewart improves his position.
Stewart definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stewart is working White over against the cage.
Stewart is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
White tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stewart avoids it.
White lands a good knee to the midsection. Stewart won't want to take too many of those.
Stewart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stewart stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stewart stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Stewart.
Stewart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
Stewart blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
White tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stewart scores with a shot to the side of White's head.
Stewart can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White tries to land a knee to the head but Stewart blocks with his arms.
Stewart blocking some punches.
Stewart struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
White wants to stall.
White misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stewart blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Stewart.
White with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Stewart's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
White catches Stewart with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stewart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Stewart digs a good hook to White's body.
White 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.
Stewart misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stewart takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart lands a glancing blow to the side of White's head.
Stewart misses the shot to the body.
Stewart lands an overhand right.
White misses with a hook.
Stewart seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T5##CL#
Stewart clinches up against the cage.
Stewart tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stewart takes a knee to the side of the body.
White misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stewart.
Stewart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
White blocks an uppercut.
Stewart lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stewart.
Stewart misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stewart.
Stewart is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stewart scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T6#
White blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Stewart breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
White jabs Stewart to the body, keeping him at a distance.
White misses with a right hand #KD#
and Stewart counters with a crisp right hand that drops White! Stewart lets White back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#White is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stewart counters with a big left hand that crumples White! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Stewart!
After winning the bout, Danny Stewart thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 226
Date: May 04, 2025

#R1#
Coles 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 swing and a miss from Coles.
Good leg kick by Marsden.
Coles walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Coles throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Marsden counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Phillip Coles has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Marsden.
Coles takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marsden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marsden moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Marsden.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marsden misses with an uppercut.
Marsden throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Marsden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Coles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marsden moves out of range of the strikes.
Marsden connects with a looping right hand.
Marsden takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marsden connects with a leg kick.
Coles drops his hands momentarily and Marsden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Coles takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Coles moves out of range as Marsden strikes.
Coles shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Marsden eats them both and turns towards Coles to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Coles takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coles misses with a hook.
Marsden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Coles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marsden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marsden throws a half hearted mid kick.
Coles stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marsden.
Coles misses with a left hand
and Marsden counters with a stiff right hand.
Marsden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice cross by Marsden.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marsden.
Coles throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marsden counters with a leg kick.
Marsden jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Marsden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Coles's sensitive parts.
Marsden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Coles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marsden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marsden throws a hook but Coles blocks it.
Coles throws a combination that misses
and Marsden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Coles.
Marsden throws the left hand but Coles avoids the punch easily.
Coles throws a poor cross that misses
and Marsden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marsden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coles scores with a jab.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Marsden. That snapped Coles's head back.
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!
Coles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coles looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A low kick from Marsden misses
and Coles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marsden wants to land a leg kick but Coles is out of range.
Marsden lands a right hook to the body.
Marsden tries to clinch but Coles is having none of it.
Marsden throws a sloppy head kick and Coles moves out of range easily.
Coles tries to bum rush Marsden with a series of wild strikes but Marsden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marsden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coles throws out the jab.
Marsden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T5##CL#
Marsden clinches with his opponent.
Marsden misses with a punch on the inside.
Coles blocking some punches. #BC2#
Coles manages to break the clinch.
Coles bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marsden lands with a right hand.
Coles 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.
Marsden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Marsden clinches with his opponent.
Marsden looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Coles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsden.
Marsden tries to throw a body punch but Coles avoids it by throwing Marsden back against the cage. #T6#
Marsden misses with a body punch.
Coles's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Coles takes an elbow to the temple.
Coles stalling.
Coles stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Coles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marsden catches Coles with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#That has opened up Phillip Coles's cut even more.
Marsden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marsden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coles.
Marsden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marsden throws a nice head kick!
Mick Marsden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsden cracks Coles with a hook to the temple - Coles is on wobbly legs here! Marsden swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Coles falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Marsden wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mick Marsden!
Mick Marsden thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TOF 226
Date: May 04, 2025

#R1#
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Bishop avoids the body shot from Graves.
Bishop missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bishop throws a sloppy head kick and Graves moves out of range easily.
Phil Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves fakes the leg kick and cracks Bishop in the body.
Graves 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.
Bishop gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Graves.
Bishop walks into a jab.
Bishop has his takedown stuffed
and Graves makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop swinging wildly here. #CL#
Graves darts in and clinches Bishop up against the cage.#TD2#
Bishop gets control of Graves's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bishop will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Bishop wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Graves is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bishop keeping full guard, as Graves tries to pass.
Graves is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Bishop looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bishop looking for a sweep. Not yet Bishop, not yet.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Bishop working for a triangle but Graves defends it easily.
Bishop pulls Graves in to control the position.
Bishop is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Graves throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Graves feints and then cracks Bishop's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bishop down.
Graves lands with an overhand left.
Graves looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bishop tries to clinch there but Graves circles away. #T3#
Bishop staying out of range there.
Graves with the inside leg kick.
Phil Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graves throws a nice outside leg kick.
Graves lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Graves gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bishop counters with a series of strikes. Graves will be more careful next time no doubt.
Graves lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bishop at a distance.
Graves throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bishop lands with a hook. Graves tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves swats away the attempt to clinch by Bishop.
Graves misses with a looping left.
Bishop is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.#T4#
Bishop on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Graves takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bishop takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Graves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bishop.
Bishop's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bishop duly obliges.
A good leg kick by Graves. #CL#
Graves drives through and clinches with Bishop against the cage.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
Bishop looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bishop lands a right hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Still in the clinch, Bishop scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bishop. #CUT2#It looks like Phil Graves has been cut.
Bishop blocks an uppercut. #T5##BC2#
Bishop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bishop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Graves wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bishop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Graves with the inside leg kick.
Bishop darts in looking for a takedown but Graves gets double underhooks and turns Bishop into the cage.
Bishop misses with a body kick.
Graves throws a body kick that misses.
Bishop looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Graves tries to clinch up but Bishop circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Bishop was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bishop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Graves pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bishop steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bishop misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Graves misses the target.#CL#
Graves instigates a clinch. #T6#
Graves misses with a body punch.
Graves lands a left hand.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A left hand lands to the body for Graves.
Bishop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves lands a right hand.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Bishop.
Graves scores with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Bishop takes a shot to the head. #T7#
Bishop takes a shot to the head.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop blocking some punches.
Graves working aggressively here.
Bishop lands a nice uppercut.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Bishop blocks a body shot from Graves.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Bishop has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Graves seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bishop can turn it around.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves misses with a punch to the body. #T8#
Bishop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bishop blocks a body shot from Graves. #BC#
Graves breaks the clinch.
Graves avoids a kick to the body.
Graves feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bishop moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Graves scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves cracks a nice hook into Bishop's ribs.
Graves scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Graves scores with a jab to the head. #CL2#
Bishop drives through and clinches with Graves against the cage.
Bishop blocks a body shot from Graves.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Graves presses Bishop against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Bishop's head. #ROC#Bishop is rocked!#T9#
Bishop works on Graves's body with a couple of short punches.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bishop working aggressively here.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bishop's elbow.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bishop is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Bishop working aggressively here.
Bishop fails to pull guard.
Bishop seems to have recovered his senses.
Phil Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kealin Bishop.
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Bishop.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
Graves misses with some punches.
Bishop prevents a body shot from Graves.
Bishop lands a right hand.
Graves gets through Bishop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Graves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phil Graves's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Graves has closed the distance and engaged Bishop in a clinch.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bishop prevents a body shot from Graves.
Graves blocks the elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Graves.
Bishop tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Graves just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bishop blocks a body shot from Graves.
Bishop blocking some punches.
Bishop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bishop lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Graves on the inside.
Graves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Graves.
Graves lands a shot to the body.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves tries a body shot but Bishop blocks it.
A short left from Bishop.
Graves prevents a body shot from Bishop. #T1#
Bishop is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Bishop controls his hands.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
Graves takes a shot to the head.
Bishop takes a shot to the head.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bishop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop lands with a left to the head.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
A nice left hand lands by Graves. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Bishop turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Graves is trying to work for a sweep but Bishop has mounted him!
Graves wants to hold on but Bishop pushes him away.
Graves is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Bishop working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bishop can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Graves is looking to escape.
Bishop unloads with some shots from mount but Graves bucks and avoids them well. #T3#
Graves is working to get back to half guard.
Bishop with a couple of short strikes.
Graves regains half guard.
Graves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bishop wants to advance to full mount but Graves doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bishop can do to turn this around?
Bishop lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Bishop is looking to pass into half guard but Graves pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Graves is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Bishop escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Graves gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Graves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bishop working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Bishop has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Graves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bishop working a defensive guard but Graves manages to pass into side control anyway. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Bishop's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Graves trying to control the action but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Bishop is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Graves moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bishop struggling a bit here.
Bishop being controlled for a moment. #T7#
Bishop tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Graves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Bishop.
Graves slips under a jab from Bishop.
Graves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bishop throws out a counter right but Graves avoids it with no problem.
A thudding body kick lands there by Graves!
An inside leg kick from Graves misses.
Graves scores with a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Graves, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Graves. #T8#
Graves dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bishop. That did some damage!
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Graves walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bishop will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Graves tries to clinch up but Bishop circles away and keeps his distance.
Bishop swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice jab there from Bishop.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves feints and then cracks Bishop's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bishop down.
Bishop takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Phil Graves is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bishop there as he acknowledges the shot.
Donk. Graves catches Bishop right on the button with a cross.
Bishop cracks a nice hook into Graves's ribs.
Graves scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T9#
Graves fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bishop on the side of the head.
Bishop tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Graves was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bishop.
Bishop needs to keep his hands up - Graves had a free shot at his head there.
Graves tries to clinch up but Bishop circles away and keeps his distance.
Bishop connects with a crisp jab.
Graves jabs Bishop right on the nose. Bishop blinks but takes it well.
Bishop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bishop closes this distance looking for a takedown but Graves circles away.
Phil Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kealin Bishop.
Bishop is breathing heavily.
Graves fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bishop has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice cross by Graves.
Graves lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Graves dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Phil Graves's cut.
That's time! Graves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Graves thuds his right hand into Bishop's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Graves throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Bishop misses.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop throws out a counter right but Graves avoids it with no problem.
Bishop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bishop changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Graves tries to avoid it but Bishop manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Graves to the ground. Graves escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Graves connects with a leg kick.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Graves misses with a hook. Bishop ducked under it nicely.
Bishop is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bishop looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bishop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Graves gets back to full guard.
Bishop with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Bishop trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom.
Graves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bishop throws a big right hand that misses.
Graves has control of Bishop's left arm, preventing Bishop from doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bishop pushing down on Graves's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Graves wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bishop throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Graves to regain full guard.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
Graves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bishop looking to sit in guard and control but Graves gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bishop controlling the position.
Kealin Bishop has got the better of the ground game so far.
Graves trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom. #T3#
Bishop is looking to sweep but instead, Graves has passed into half guard.
Graves seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bishop moves into full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Graves's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Bishop throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Graves tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bishop is in Graves's guard.
Bishop wants to pass the guard but Graves is keeping the position.
Graves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bishop throws a big elbow that misses.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
Kealin Bishop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phil Graves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T5#
Bishop postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bishop working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Bishop misses.
Bishop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Graves throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bishop on the side of the head.
Graves misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Bishop counters by clinching up.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
Bishop's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T6#
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Bishop.
Graves blocking some punches.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Graves avoids it.
Bishop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bishop displaying some good clinch control by pressing Graves up against the cage.
Bishop wants to break the clinch but can't.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Bishop gets control of Graves's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bishop will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Graves controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T7##SUB2#
Bishop throws his legs up looking for a submission but Graves uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Bishop's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Graves remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Bishop is looking for a sweep.#T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bishop is trying to control Graves's posture but Graves avoids it.
Graves tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bishop's legs.
Bishop tries to buck Graves off but Graves is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves is staying tight to Bishop's torso, preventing him from escaping. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T9#
Graves lands with a nice body punch.
Nice defenses there by Graves.
Graves lands with a good body shot.
Bishop connects with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Bishop.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
Graves half committed to a counter leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bishop tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Graves throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Graves connects with an inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Phil Graves.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Graves, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Graves!
After winning the bout, Phil Graves thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 226
Date: May 04, 2025

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Gibbons.
An attempted straight right counter from Gibbons misses the target.
Ness misses with a body shot.
Gibbons drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ness slips under a jab from Gibbons.
Gibbons swings widly with a right hand
and Ness counters with a stiff right hand.
Ness rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Gibbons to counter with a crisp jab.
Ness scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Roydell Gibbons has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbons throws a lazy right hand but Ness sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gibbons takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ness pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Ness misses with a looping left.
Ness throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ness swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gibbons.
Gibbons throws a right hand that misses
and Ness counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ness ducks under a wild hook from Gibbons.
Ness is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gibbons with a body shot.
Ness moves away from the strike by Gibbons.
Ness scores with a hook.
Ness swings for the body but Gibbons moves out of range.
Ness misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Gibbons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ness staying out of range there.#T2#
Ness scores with a nice right hand.
Ness misses with a left hand
and Gibbons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ness slips under a jab from Gibbons.
Gibbons throws a sloppy body shot
and Ness counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gibbons definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gibbons is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ness staying out of range there.
Gibbons takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gibbons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gibbons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ness throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Gibbons connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ness throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gibbons is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ness looks to throw the jab but Gibbons is out of range.
Ness uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gibbons.
Ness just misses with a punch to the body.
Gibbons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ness.
Gibbons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ness.
Ness fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gibbons looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gibbons staying out of range there.#T4#
Gibbons ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ness throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gibbons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gibbons moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gibbons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ness counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gibbons thinking.
Gibbons missing with a left hand there. Ness was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gibbons misses with a left hand
and Ness counters with a right hand to the body.
Gibbons darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ness jabs at Gibbons's body.#T5#
Gibbons cracks Ness with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ness slips a straight right by Gibbons.
Gibbons defending well as Ness loads up on a big left hand.
Gibbons misses with an uppercut
and Ness counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ness slips a jab from Gibbons.
Ness thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ness fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ness.
Gibbons throws a right hand that Ness ducks under and follows up with a left that Ness also avoids with ease.
Ness looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T6#
Gibbons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ness.
An attempted straight right counter from Gibbons misses the target.
Gibbons thuds his right hand into Ness's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gibbons throws a lazy uppercut
and Ness counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gibbons missing with a left hand there. Ness was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ness jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ness swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Gibbons counters with a crisp one two that drops Ness! Gibbons thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ness to his feet! Ness is in big trouble!#ROC#Ness is rocked!
Gibbons connects with a nice cross there... Ness is looking wobbly and Gibbons recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Ness to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Gibbons jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roydell Gibbons!
Roydell Gibbons thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TOF 226
Date: May 04, 2025

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tiger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Popizicki is trying to push Tiger away but Tiger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Popizicki manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tiger passes Popizicki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tiger tries to pass to full mount but Popizicki defends it.
Popizicki is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popizicki wants to control but Tiger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Popizicki tries to roll over but Tiger keeps him under control.
Tiger trying to mount his opponent but Popizicki defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Tiger content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Popizicki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tiger is working away from the top position though.
Tiger controlling the action here.#SUB#
Popizicki has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Tiger escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Tiger!#SUB2#
Tiger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Tiger is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Popizicki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Popizicki is letting Tiger control him for a moment.
Popizicki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Popizicki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tiger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Popizicki is pulling down on Tiger's head. It's preventing any offense from Tiger, at least for the moment.
Tiger trying to control but Popizicki is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Popizicki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Popizicki keeping full guard, as Tiger tries to pass. #SUB#
Tiger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Popizicki keeping moving, preventing Tiger from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Popizicki is trying to keep Tiger in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Tiger moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tiger fails to land.
Popizicki is trying to pull guard but Tiger turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tiger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tiger takes a shot to the head. #T5##BC#
Popizicki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tiger misses with a straight right.
Tiger looks to land a combination but Popizicki avoids it well.
Tiger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tiger is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Popizicki dips to his left and cracks Tiger with an uppercut!
Chaz Popizicki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popizicki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Popizicki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiger.
Tiger throws a lazy right hand but Popizicki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tiger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Popizicki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Popizicki throws a lazy right hand but Tiger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T6#
Tiger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Popizicki misses with an uppercut. Tiger saw that one coming.
Popizicki misses with a wild body shot.
Tiger throws a hook but Popizicki avoids it easily.
Popizicki misses with an uppercut.
Popizicki throws a right hand that Tiger ducks under and follows up with a left that Tiger also avoids with ease.
Tiger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Popizicki. Popizicki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Popizicki works over Tiger's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popizicki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiger.
Tiger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T7#
Popizicki moves out of range as Tiger strikes.
Tiger misses with an uppercut.
Popizicki thuds a left hand into Tiger's body.
Tiger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Popizicki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tiger wants to clinch up but Popizicki keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Popizicki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tiger doesn't seem phased though.
Popizicki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Popizicki lands a right hook to the body.
Popizicki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tiger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chaz Popizicki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T8#
Tiger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tiger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Popizicki keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Tiger has Popizicki up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiger tries a body shot but Popizicki blocks it.
Tiger tries a body shot but Popizicki blocks it.
Tiger is pressed up against the cage. Popizicki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tiger down to the mat. Tiger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tiger looks to throw the jab but Popizicki is out of range.
Tiger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T9#
Popizicki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Tiger takes the fight into the clinch.
Popizicki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Popizicki is trying to force a seperation but Tiger has the dominant position.
Popizicki misses with some punches.
Popizicki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tiger smiles and moves away.
Popizicki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Great Tiger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Popizicki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#KD2#
Tiger cracks Popizicki with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tiger has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Popizicki to stand back up!#CUT2#It looks like Chaz Popizicki has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popizicki misses with an uppercut.
Tiger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Great Tiger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chaz Popizicki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Popizicki there.#CL2#
Tiger closes the distance and clinches.
Tiger misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Popizicki has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tiger regains guard immediately.
Popizicki stopping the sweep attempt from Tiger.#SUB2#
Tiger working for a triangle but Popizicki defends it easily.
Tiger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger keeping moving, preventing Popizicki from controlling successfully. #T1#
Popizicki wants to pass the guard but Tiger is keeping the position.
Popizicki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tiger works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tiger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Popizicki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Popizicki tries to free his leg and advance position but Tiger is retaining full guard.
Popizicki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Popizicki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chaz Popizicki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Popizicki tries to free his leg and advance position but Tiger is retaining full guard.
Tiger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Popizicki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tiger swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Popizicki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tiger is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tiger has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Tiger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Popizicki has his foot on Tiger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tiger works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Popizicki keeping moving, preventing Tiger from controlling successfully.
Tiger showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Popizicki is controlling Tiger's posture.
Tiger trying to control but Popizicki is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tiger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice straight punches there by Popizicki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Popizicki.
Tiger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Popizicki finds it's way round the side to connect with Tiger's head. #T4#
Tiger throws a jab when Popizicki was well out of range.
Popizicki tries to counter with a takedown but Tiger is quick to defend against it.
Popizicki throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Tiger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tiger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiger swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Popizicki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tiger uses from the top position.
Tiger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Popizicki has his foot on Tiger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tiger works his way back into a safe position though.
Popizicki wants to hit a sweep here but Tiger passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Popizicki there!
Tiger tries to control but Popizicki wriggling away.
Tiger looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Tiger trying to control but Popizicki is having none of it.
Popizicki tries to hold on but Tiger pushes him away.
Popizicki is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Tiger looking to control but Popizicki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Popizicki tries to hold on but Tiger postures up.
Tiger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Popizicki is looking to escape. #T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Popizicki is trying desperately to improve position.
Tiger trying to control but Popizicki is having none of it.
Popizicki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Popizicki tries to reverse the position but Tiger maintains control.
Tiger trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Popizicki is trying to escape the mount. #T7##SUB2#
Tiger with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Popizicki tries to lock up and control but Tiger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tiger controlling the position easily from mount.
Popizicki is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Popizicki is squirming around, avoiding Tiger's attempts to control the action.
Tiger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Popizicki tries to hold on but Tiger pushes him away.
Tiger controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Tiger working for a guillotine from mount but Popizicki is in no mood to give up.
Popizicki is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Tiger wants to finish this one by submission but Popizicki is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tiger. #T9#
Popizicki wants to hold on but Tiger pushes him away.
Popizicki is looking to get to half guard.
Popizicki tries to lock up and control but Tiger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Popizicki tries to reverse the position but Tiger maintains control.
Tiger tries to control but Popizicki wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Popizicki is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Great Tiger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chaz Popizicki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Tiger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tiger 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.
Tiger lands a lovely overhand right.
Popizicki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chaz Popizicki is winning the standup battle so far.
Tiger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Popizicki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tiger sprawls and moves away.
Popizicki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Popizicki throws a hook but Tiger avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popizicki fails with a takedown attempt.
Tiger looks to throw the jab but Popizicki is out of range. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Popizicki.
Popizicki misses with a body shot.
Tiger is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tiger is looking to clinch but Popizicki is avoiding it.
Popizicki slips under a jab.
Popizicki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tiger has time to react.
Popizicki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Popizicki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Popizicki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Popizicki looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiger is just out of range.
Tiger is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Tiger misses with a wild body shot.
Popizicki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Popizicki lands a two punch combo.
Tiger needs to keep his hands up - Popizicki had a free shot at his head there.
Tiger tries to clinch up but Popizicki circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Tiger has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Popizicki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Great Tiger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Popizicki jumps guard but Tiger stands there with Popizicki around his waist. Popizicki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Popizicki blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Popizicki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tiger walks away with a smile on his face. Popizicki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chaz Popizicki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiger moves to clinch but Popizicki breaks away #TD#
and Popizicki counters with a shoot takedown. Tiger fights it but they end up in guard.
Popizicki postures up.
Tiger controlling the position.
Popizicki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Popizicki stopping the sweep attempt from Tiger.#SUB2#
Tiger looking for a guillotine here but Popizicki defends easily. #SUB2#
Tiger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Popizicki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Popizicki sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tiger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Popizicki.
Popizicki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tiger.#T5#
Tiger throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Tiger clinches up with Popizicki and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Popizicki.
Tiger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Popizicki blocks an uppercut.
Tiger misses with the head strike.
Tiger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Popizicki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tiger pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Tiger closes the distance and clinches.#T6#
Popizicki is trying to drag Tiger to the mat but Tiger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice body punch from Tiger.
Tiger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Popizicki backwards.
Tiger lands a left hand.
Popizicki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tiger smiles and moves away.
Tiger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tiger scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T7#
Popizicki slips under a jab from Tiger.#CL2#
Tiger drives through and clinches with Popizicki against the cage.
Popizicki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tiger to keep the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Tiger fails to land.
Tiger tries to throw a body punch but Popizicki avoids it by throwing Tiger back against the cage.
Tiger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Popizicki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tiger smiles and moves away.
Nice jab there from Popizicki.
Chaz Popizicki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Popizicki cracks Tiger with a good jab.#T8#
Popizicki throws an off balance right hand
and Tiger counters with a straight right hand.
Tiger moves to clinch but Popizicki breaks away #TD#
and Popizicki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tiger won't be happy with 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!
You can see the frustration on Tiger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tiger stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Popizicki lands some shots froms side control.#SUB#
Popizicki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tiger has escaped the position, nice work there.
Popizicki wants to control but Tiger is keeping him busy. #T9#
Popizicki throws an elbow but Tiger slips to the side and avoids it well.
Popizicki fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tiger manages to work his way to half guard, despite Popizicki's best efforts.
Tiger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Popizicki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tiger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tiger.
Tiger wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chaz Popizicki.
I think Tiger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: TOF 225
Date: May 03, 2025

#R1#
Price takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kilgore avoids the body shot from Price.
Price throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilgore throws a series of punches but Price moves out of range.
A lazy left from Price finds it's target.
Jab, jab by Price - just one landing.
Kilgore throws a sloppy head kick and Price moves out of range easily.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore staying out of range there.
Kilgore misses with a head kick. #KD#
Price drops Kilgore with a right and a left! Price comes rushing in but Kilgore regains his composure and manages to keep Price in guard. #ROC#Kilgore is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Price sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kilgore is still in real trouble! Can Price finish him?
Price trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Price is pushing down on Kilgore's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kilgore is fighting to maintain full guard but Price has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Price is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kilgore is just riding it out for now. Price eventually gives up the hold.
Kilgore seems to have recovered his senses.
Kilgore keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Price thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Price tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kilgore knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Price looking for a submission but Kilgore manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt. #T2#
Price trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kilgore wants to get back to his feet but Price is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilgore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Price working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Price postures up in Kilgore's guard and throws a big left but Kilgore blocks it.
Kilgore wants to get back to his feet but Price is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Price might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Price passes into half guard. #T3#
Price throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kilgore to regain full guard.
Price prevents Kilgore from getting back to his feet.
Price is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Price wants to pass the guard but Kilgore is keeping the position.
Price throwing strikes from guard but Kilgore blocks nicely.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilgore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Price misses with a hook.
Kilgore throws a big counter head kick but Price avoids it with no problem.
Price throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kilgore counters with a monster head kick that knocks Price out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jeremy Kilgore!
Jeremy Kilgore is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Jeremy Kilgore 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 225
Date: May 03, 2025

#R1#
A lazy body kick from Barkley
and Moore counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barkley lands with a nice body kick.
Moore misses with a body shot.
And Barkley responds with a good body kick, but Moore manages to step out the way in time.
Moore misses with a wild body shot.
Barkley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Moore appears to be looking for a big counter.
Moore misses the jab.
Barkley pushes Moore away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barkley.
Moore throws a jab when Barkley was well out of range.
Barkley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Peyton Moore has been cut.
Peyton Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A slow jab from Moore misses its intended target.
Barkley cracks Moore with an open hand slap.
Barkley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Moore slips under a jab from Barkley.
Moore throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Barkley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Moore swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barkley.#CUT#It looks like Zavian Barkley has been cut.
Moore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barkley.
Moore throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Moore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barkley misses with a body kick.
Moore misses with an uppercut
and Barkley counters with a nice body kick.
Barkley throws a head kick that Moore semi-blocks.
Barkley throws a sloppy head kick and Moore moves out of range easily.
Barkley scores with a decent looking hook.
Moore misses with a looping left.
Barkley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
Barkley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Moore appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Moore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barkley throws a looping overhand right but Moore ducks down to avoid it.
Barkley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moore misses with a straight right.
Barkley wants to counter the offense by Moore and move into the clinch position.
Moore scores with a jab to the body.
Barkley misses with a straight right.
Moore missing with a left hand there. Barkley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barkley throws a body kick that misses
enabling Moore to counter with a crisp jab.
Barkley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barkley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Moore.#T4#
Barkley needs to keep his hands up - Moore had a free shot at his head there.
Moore throws a poor cross that misses
and Barkley makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Moore really felt that one!
Nice shot by Barkley.#CUT2#Peyton Moore's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore throws a head kick that misses
and Barkley finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Barkley moves out of range as Moore strikes.
Moore throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
Moore throws a lazy head kick
and Barkley counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Moore falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zavian Barkley!
A relieved looking Zavian Barkley 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 225
Date: May 03, 2025

#R1#
Knight misses the shot to the body.
Lee scores with a spinning back kick!
Lee thuds a left hand into Knight's body.
Knight on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Knight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knight has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knight there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've been hearing reports that Knight has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Knight catches Lee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Knight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knight.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Knight swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee cracks a nice hook into Knight's ribs.
Knight avoids the body shot from Lee.
Knight appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Knight connects with a nice looking jab.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
enabling Knight to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee connects with a high kick.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knight has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lee.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Knight drops Lee with a naaaaasty hook - Lee is in real trouble here! Knight dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrance Knight!
During a confident post fight interview, Terrance Knight thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 224
Date: Apr 27, 2025

#R1#
A low kick from Hands is predictable there #TD2#
and Dahir decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hands's guard.
Dahir trying to control the position from guard on top but Hands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dahir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hands definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hands controlling Dahir's posture.
Dahir with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahir throws a big right hand that misses.
Dahir throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dahir pushing down on Hands's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Dahir throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hands wants to improve his position but Dahir is controlling well.
Hands is trying to control but can't.
Dahir thows a huge punch but Hands dodges it nicely.
Dahir working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dahir stalling away here and it's allowed Hands to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hands lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Dahir has his hands on Hands's head, controlling the position.
Hands has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dahir is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
Hands slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dahir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dahir is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hands sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hands trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dahir's guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hands looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Dahir tries to counter it with a takedown but Hands pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Hands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hands loads up on a big right hand but Dahir slips the punch.
Hands throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot by Hands.
Hands throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dahir.
Dahir has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Hands scoring well with a low kick there.
Dahir lands with a good body shot.
Hands throws a leg kick which misses Dahir's front leg but catches the back leg as Dahir tries to avoid it.
Dahir scores with a jab to the body.
Dahir doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hands counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dahir showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hands.
Dahir drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hands defends it well.#T5#
Dahir slips under a jab from Hands.
Dahir appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Happy Hands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Hands lands a big head kick that sends Dahir tumbling to the mat! Hands takes a step backwards and waves Dahir back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Dahir is rocked!
Hands falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Dahir decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hands's guard.
Dahir is still in real trouble! Can Hands finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dahir distracts Hands with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dahir seems to have recovered his senses.
Hands preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dahir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dahir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hands works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T6#
Hands managing to control the position.
Dahir tries to free his leg and advance position but Hands is retaining full guard.
Dahir passes Hands's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hands blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dahir.
Dahir scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dahir missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dahir throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hands keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hands's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T7#
Hands blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dahir.
Hands wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dahir avoids the head kick by Hands.
A swing and a miss from Hands.
Hands throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Dahir counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hands is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dahir scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hands regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dahir. #T8#
Dahir wants to control from the top but Hands keeps moving.
Dahir works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dahir throwing shots but Hands is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Dahir.
Dahir thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dahir not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hands holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dahir scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hands manages to get to full guard.
Dahir trying to control but Hands is working from the bottom. #T9#
Dahir is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dahir wants to control from the top but Hands keeps moving.
Dahir lands a couple of digs.
Dahir throws a strike but Hands rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dahir wants to sweep here but Hands controlling him for the moment.
Dahir wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hands wants to stand but Dahir is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Happy Hands dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dahir swings away with a body shot that misses #KD#
and Hands counters with a crisp one two that drops Dahir! Hands thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dahir to his feet! Dahir is in big trouble!
Dahir fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hands throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Dahir counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dahir drops an elbow to the side of Hands's head.
Hands keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hands wants to get back to his feet.
Dahir missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hands might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dahir landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dahir trying to control the action but Hands is working from the bottom. #T1#
Dahir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hands defending well though.
Dahir working over Hands with some ground and pound. Hands looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hands trying to hold on to Dahir's head to control him but Dahir postures up.
Hands wants to improve his position but Dahir is controlling well.
Dahir throws a strike but Hands avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dahir makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hands is trying to keep Dahir in close.
Dahir throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hands keeping moving, preventing Dahir from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dahir shoots in looking for a takedown but Hands manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dahir's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hands throws a hook but Dahir avoids it easily.
Hands lands with a hook. Dahir tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dahir fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hands avoids it really well and circles away.
Dahir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hands's waist but Hands gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dahir off to one side.
Happy Hands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omar Dahir.#T3#
A slow jab from Hands misses its intended target.
A low kick from Hands misses #TD2#
and Dahir counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hands!
Dahir working the ground and pound but Hands is defending the strikes.
Hands is pushing Dahir's head away, looking to escape. Dahir manages to hold on to the position though.
Hands wants to control but Dahir postures up.
Dahir tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hands is not content to let Dahir control the position.
The strikes coming from Dahir are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T4#
Dahir working away.
Dahir working the ground and pound from side control.
Dahir tries to score with some ground and pound. Hands controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dahir landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hands wants to control but Dahir postures up.
Hands dodges the ground and pound from Dahir.
Hands takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dahir throws a strike aimed at the side of Hands's head but Hands avoids it well.
Omar Dahir has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dahir throws a strike aimed at the side of Hands's head but Hands avoids it well.
Dahir scoring with punches and elbows. #T5#
Dahir creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hands parries the strikes from Dahir easily there. Dahir is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hands to escape.
Dahir in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hands struggling a bit here.
Hands controls the position for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dahir landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dahir in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dahir is looking to take a break and control but Hands is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Dahir.#T6#
Dahir scoring with punches and elbows.
Hands tries to buck Dahir off but Dahir is having none of it.
Dahir connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hands some visible discomfort.
Dahir working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dahir working the strikes but Hands uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hands is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from Dahir there.
Dahir looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hands with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dahir scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T7#
Dahir thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dahir throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hands to regain full guard.
Hands is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hands has his hands on Dahir's head, controlling the position.
Dahir cracks Hands with a solid left hand.#ROC2#Hands is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Happy Hands has been cut.
Hands seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dahir fails with the takedown.#T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Dahir shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hands's guard.
Hands looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #ES#
Hands is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Dahir has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hands avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dahir looking for a takedown.
Dahir cracks Hands with a nice body shot.#T9#
Hands takes a shot to the head.
Hands lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hands working aggressively here.
Hands doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Dahir manages to break the clinch.
Hands thows a leg kick but Dahir checks it #TD2#
and Dahir counters with a shoot takedown. Hands fights it but they end up in guard.
Hands is pulling down on Dahir's head to control his posture.
Hands working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dahir.
Hands is trying to keep Dahir in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dahir throws a big right hand that misses.
Dahir postures up in Hands's guard and throws a big left but Hands blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Omar Dahir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Happy Hands's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hands throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Dahir counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dahir missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Dahir.
Dahir missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dahir slips a nice elbow through Hands's hands, connecting with Hands's forehead.
Hands is looking to improve his position.
Dahir is trying to control the action in half guard but Hands is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dahir lands a nice short elbow.
Dahir seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hands does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dahir not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hands avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dahir. #T1#
Hands is looking to control Dahir's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hands avoid being mounted?
Dahir not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hands connects with a leg kick.
Dahir tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hands defends well and Dahir ends up having to push Hands into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A shot to the body from Hands misses #TD2#
and Dahir counters with a shoot takedown. Hands fights it but they end up in guard.
Dahir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hands avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hands seems keen to control Dahir's posture.#T2#
Dahir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hands is keeping the position for now.
Hands seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dahir throws a strike but Hands rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Dahir wants to sweep but no luck.
Dahir is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dahir looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hands won't allow Dahir to sweep him here. #T3#
Hands looking to sit in guard and control but Dahir gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dahir wants to control from the top but Hands keeps moving.
Hands trying to keep a closed guard but Dahir is proving a slippery customer.
Dahir is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hands avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hands looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dahir wants to control from the top but Hands keeps moving.
Hands is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hands tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dahir dives in for a single leg takedown but Hands sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Dahir looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hands is looking to escape.
Dahir misses with a head shot. Hands uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hands is pulling down on Dahir's head to control his posture. #T5#
Hands working a defensive guard here.
Dahir engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dahir throws an elbow that misses. Hands uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dahir's guard. Nice move by Hands!#REVR#
Dahir bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hands's guard. #REVB#
Dahir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T6#
Hands controls Dahir momentarily but Dahir frees himself.
Dahir scoring with some ground and pound.
Hands manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dahir manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Dahir looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T7#
Dahir is trying to control the position but Hands postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dahir is on top in guard. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dahir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dahir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hands is keeping the position for now.
Dahir is fighting to break Hands's control of his arms but Hands is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hands working a defensive guard here.
Hands preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dahir postures up in Hands's guard and throws a big left but Hands blocks it.
Dahir is looking to work some ground and pound but Hands has wrist control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dahir cracks Hands with a solid left hand.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dahir takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A low kick lands for Hands.
Dahir avoids the head kick by Hands.
Dahir drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hands defends it well.
Hands misses with a head kick. #T9#
Good work by Dahir as he checks the leg kick.
Hands throws a jab but it's blocked by Dahir.
Hands throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Dahir counters with a shoot takedown. Hands fights it but they end up in guard.
Hands trying to control the position.
Dahir trying to control but Hands is working from the bottom.
Dahir throws a strike but Hands rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dahir is controlling Hands's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Omar Dahir.
I think Dahir has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Omar Dahir!
Omar Dahir is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Omar Dahir thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Happy Hands had this to say: '...(Nothing... he just stares intensely into the cameraman... then throws down the mic.)'.

Event: TOF 224
Date: Apr 27, 2025

#R1#
Rolf throws a lazy right hand but Cabango sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Rolf closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cabango to the mat! Cabango manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Rolf got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cabango has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rolf has managed to get both his arms back between Cabango's legs - danger averted.
Cabango working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Cabango is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rolf is aware though and is defending well.
Cabango definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cabango keeping moving, preventing Rolf from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rolf thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabango is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cabango has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rolf looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Rolf is pushing down on Cabango's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cabango is fighting to maintain full guard but Rolf has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolf trying to control the action but Cabango is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rolf is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rolf has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cabango wants to hold on but Rolf pushes him away.#T2#
Cabango is trying desperately to improve position.
Rolf controlling the position easily from mount.
Rolf wants to control but instead Cabango manages to regain half guard.
Cabango wants to control but Rolf is keeping busy.
Rolf is keen to just control but Cabango is a slippery customer.
Rolf passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rolf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cabango is looking to escape. #T3#
Cabango tries to hold on but Rolf pushes him away. #SUB2#
Rolf goes for an armbar but Cabango turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cabango.
Rolf keeping moving, preventing Cabango from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rolf throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cabango escapes and throws Rolf's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cabango taking a breather here. #T4#
Rolf is looking for a sweep.
Cabango controls the position.
Rolf is looking for a sweep.
Rolf is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rolf slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rolf not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rolf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rolf lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Cabango throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rolf wants to control from the top but Cabango keeps moving. #T5#
Rolf is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cabango has control of Rolf's left arm, preventing Rolf from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabango looking to control.
Rolf wants to control from the top but Cabango keeps moving.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cabango is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Cabango throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cabango trying to keep a closed guard but Rolf is proving a slippery customer.
Rolf wants to control from the top but Cabango keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rolf tries to clinch there but Cabango circles away.
Rolf fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zai Zai Cabango is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabango gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sloppy strikes from Cabango. Those never looked like landing.
Cabango misses with a straight right.
Rolf let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T7#
A bone on bone clash there as Rolf blocks the leg kick.
Rolf misses with a takedown attempt
and Cabango counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Jakob Rolf has been cut.#TD2#
Rolf looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Cabango actively working from the bottom here.
Rolf stalling.
Rolf trying to control the action but Cabango is working from the bottom.
Cabango has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rolf is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Rolf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T8#
Cabango trying to control but Rolf postures up. #SUB#
Cabango is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rolf pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Rolf seems to be working for a kimura but Cabango defends the submission attempt.
Rolf wants to control but Cabango is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Rolf is trying to work for a kimura but Cabango is defending well. #SUB2#
Rolf is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Cabango still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Cabango has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T9#
Rolf tries to improve position but can't.
Rolf keeps trying to improve his position.
Cabango controls the position.
Cabango's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cabango wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rolf keeps working.
Rolf gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jakob Rolf will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jakob Rolf's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cabango uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rolf.
Cabango throws out a loose jab but Rolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabango throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rolf tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rolf with a hook.
Rolf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD2#
Rolf shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cabango napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cabango is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Rolf tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rolf has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cabango wants to control but Rolf postures up.#T1#
Cabango gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Rolf looking to control but Cabango is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rolf with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Rolf wants to control the pace but Cabango is squirming around nicely.
Rolf mounts Cabango! Really nice guard pass there!
Rolf fails to take his opponent's back. #T2#
Rolf wants to control the pace but Cabango is squirming around nicely.
Rolf is trying to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Rolf looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cabango is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Rolf looking to control but Cabango is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cabango is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Rolf has taken his back.
Rolf is not going to allow Cabango to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Rolf working for a choke but Cabango is defending well. #SUB2#
Rolf looking for the choke from the back. #T4##SUB2#
Rolf has managed to slip his arm under Cabango's chin. This could be all over... yep, Cabango is tapping out! Submission win for Rolf.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jakob Rolf!
An out of breath Jakob Rolf thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 224
Date: Apr 27, 2025

#R1#
Wallace slips under a jab from Harrison.
Wallace lands a nice looking body shot. #KD#
Harrison lands a left and a right that send Wallace crashing to the mat, dazed. Harrison thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Wallace is rocked!#CUT#It looks like William Wallace has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harrison.
Harrison definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harrison misses with a right hand #TD2#
so Wallace counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Harrison keeps moving.
Harrison is trying to control the position but Wallace postures up.
Wallace throws an elbow that misses. Harrison uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wallace's guard. Nice move by Harrison!#REVR#
Harrison not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Harrison works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Harrison content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wallace works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Harrison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wallace has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harrison has managed to get both his arms back between Wallace's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Wallace has an active guard here but Harrison has managed to pass into half guard.
Harrison controlling the action here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Wallace looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wallace keeping control of the position. #T3#
Harrison keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wallace moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Harrison content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wallace.
Harrison throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Wallace counters with a shoot takedown. Harrison fights it but they end up in guard.
Wallace won't allow Harrison to sweep him here. #SUB#
Harrison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harrison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Wallace looking to pass the guard.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Harrison keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Wallace got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harrison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wallace has managed to get both his arms back between Harrison's legs - danger averted.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Harrison keeps moving.
Wallace throws a big right hand that misses.
Harrison controls Wallace momentarily but Wallace frees himself.
Wallace looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Harrison keeps moving.
Harrison keeping full guard, as Wallace tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wallace blocks a head kick by Harrison.
Wallace shoots in for a double leg but Harrison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A low kick from Harrison is predictable there #TD2#
and Wallace counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Harrison trying to control the position here.
Harrison looking to control. #T7##SUB#
Harrison working for a triangle but Wallace defends it easily.
Harrison controls Wallace momentarily but Wallace frees himself.
Wallace cracks Harrison with a solid left hand.
Wallace postures up.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harrison utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Harrison keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
Wallace with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Harrison has his foot on Wallace's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wallace works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Harrison looking for a guillotine here but Wallace defends easily. #SUB2#
Wallace drops back, looking for a kneebar! Harrison looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Harrison looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Harrison! #REVR#
Harrison just content to control the position.
Wallace tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T9#
Wallace can't do much from the bottom here.
Harrison remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harrison tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wallace is looking to regain half guard here but Harrison keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lito Harrison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Wallace'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#
Harrison throws a sloppy head kick and Wallace moves out of range easily.
William Wallace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harrison throws a head kick that misses.
Wallace with the counter takedown but Harrison avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Harrison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wallace is looking to clinch.
Harrison throws a front kick aimed at Wallace's knee but Wallace avoids it well.
Harrison jabs at Wallace's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harrison sprawls well. Harrison wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wallace gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Wallace misses with an uppercut
and Harrison counters with a low kick, right behind Wallace 's knee.
Wallace shoots and misses #KD#
and Harrison counters with a head kick that drops Wallace to the mat! Wallace scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Crack! A monster head kick from Harrison and Wallace falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Harrison!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lito Harrison!
Lito Harrison seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 223
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Temple misses with an uppercut.
Wahlstroem looks to land a right hand but Temple moved out of range.
Temple throwing a counter right hand but Wahlstroem manages to avoid it.
Temple misses with a straight right.
Temple looks to throw the jab but Wahlstroem is out of range.
Temple throws a lazy right hand but Wahlstroem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wahlstroem connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Temple throws an off balance right hand
and Wahlstroem counters with a slapping leg kick. #TD2#
Wahlstroem shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Temple is trying to defend but Wahlstroem finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is working for a kimura but Temple is defending it quite comfortably.
Temple is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Temple is looking for a sweep. Wahlstroem is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem is working for a kimura but Temple is defending it quite comfortably.
Temple definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Temple doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wahlstroem.
Temple wants to control but Wahlstroem is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is looking for a kimura but Temple is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wahlstroem to get the leverage.
Temple is controlling Wahlstroem's trapped leg to prevent Wahlstroem from advancing to side control.
Temple tries to get to full guard but Wahlstroem has control of the leg.
Temple is refusing to be controlled, as Wahlstroem sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Temple is defending against the submission attempts here by Wahlstroem.
Temple is looking to improve his position. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wahlstroem wants to take a breather but Temple is having none of it.
Temple holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Temple has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wahlstroem is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Temple is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Wahlstroem's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Temple throws a poor cross that misses
and Wahlstroem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Temple throws a jab but it's blocked by Wahlstroem.
Temple scores with a one two! Wahlstroem had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Temple misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wahlstroem.
Wahlstroem tries to counter by closing the distance.
Good shot there by Wahlstroem.
Wahlstroem looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Temple on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wahlstroem throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Wahlstroem looks to land a right hand but Temple moved out of range.
Wahlstroem lands with a hook. Temple tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wahlstroem lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wahlstroem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Temple throws out a loose jab but Wahlstroem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wahlstroem shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Temple as he jumps to the side.
Temple throws a body punch but Wahlstroem moves out of range.
Wahlstroem goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Temple.
Wahlstroem gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Temple counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Trent Temple has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Wahlstroem.#T5#
Temple throws a shot from downtown. Wahlstroem moves away and avoids it.
Temple is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wahlstroem.
Temple misses with a double jab.
Wahlstroem has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wahlstroem throws a big shot that misses.
Temple ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Temple takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wahlstroem takes a jab right on the kisser.
Temple misses with a series of wild punches.
Temple fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wahlstroem manages to avoid it.
Wahlstroem tries a quick counter leg kick but Temple is wise to it.
Nice defenses there by Temple.
Temple gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wahlstroem.#T6#
Temple connects with a body shot.
Temple connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Temple uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wahlstroem.
Temple is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Temple throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trent Temple is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Temple checks a leg kick.
Wahlstroem bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wahlstroem ducks under a wild hook from Temple.
Wahlstroem lands with a nice body punch.
Temple scores with a hook to the body. Wahlstroem takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wahlstroem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Temple.
Wahlstroem has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wahlstroem looks winded!
Wahlstroem throws an overhand right that lands on Temple's shoulder, as Temple tries to avoid the shot.
Wahlstroem is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wahlstroem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Temple throws out the jab. #T7#
Wahlstroem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Temple misses with a body shot.
Wahlstroem throws a nice looking combination but Temple bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Temple moves out of range of the leg kick from Wahlstroem.
Good leg kick by Wahlstroem.
A jab from Temple misses.
Temple misses the shot to the body.
Temple slips a jab and a cross from Wahlstroem.
Wahlstroem scores with a nice head shot.
Temple just misses with a punch to the body.
Temple connects with the punch.
Wahlstroem swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T8#
Wahlstroem staying out of range there.
Temple moves out of range of the body kick.
Temple staying out of range there.
Temple swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wahlstroem throws a low kick but Temple moves out of range easily. #KD#
Temple sends Wahlstroem crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Temple is motioning to the referee to let Wahlstroem up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Wahlstroem is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Temple connects with a stiff jab that staggers Wahlstroem - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Trent Temple!
Trent Temple seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 223
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Shay tries to clinch but Meight moves away
and Meight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Meight takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shay fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Meight! But no joy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Meight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Meight punishes Shay's body with a nice straight punch.
Meight defending well as Shay loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meight looks to land a left hand but Shay moved out of range nicely.
Shay lands a nice shot to the body.
Meight misses with a straight left.
Uwot Meight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Shay misses with a straight left.
Meight throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Shay counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shay throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Meight to regain full guard.
Shay postures up in Meight's guard and throws a big left but Meight blocks it.
Shay not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shay trying to control but Meight is working from the bottom.
Shay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Meight works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Shay is in close to Meight's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've been hearing that Shay has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Shay wants to control from the top but Meight keeps moving.
Shay postures up in Meight's guard and throws a big left but Meight blocks it.
Shay is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shay has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Meight is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Shay doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Meight counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Meight takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shay lands with a hook. Meight tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shay stuns Meight with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Meight avoids the body shot from Shay.
Shay misses with a body shot. #T4#
Shay shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Meight sprawls well. Meight wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shay gets slowly back to his feet.
Meight slips under a jab from Shay.
Shay dips to his left and cracks Meight with an uppercut!
Meight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shay.
Shay attempts a counter takedown but Meight avoids it well and moves away.
Meight shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Shay manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Meight on his heels. He'll look to pass Meight's guard now, I'm sure.#T5#
Meight has momentary wrist control but Shay slips an elbow through the middle.
Meight trying to control the position.
Shay is stalling in the full guard.
Shay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meight is keeping the position for now.
Meight really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shay trying to control the position from guard on top but Meight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meight preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shay showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shay trying to control but Meight is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shay slips under a jab.
Meight throws a shot from downtown. Shay moves away and avoids it.
Shay changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shay connects with a nice looking jab.
Meight closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T7##TD#
Shay gets a takedown into half guard.
Shay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meight's head.
Shay wants to free his trapped foot but Meight is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Meight keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meight's head.
Shay sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Meight defending well though.
Shay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meight's head. #T8#
Shay with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shay looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shay trying to control from Meight's half guard. Meight has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Shay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Meight is trying to keep Shay in close.
Shay is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T9#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shay 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.
Shay trying to control but Meight is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Shay. Beautiful body shot.
Shay throws out a loose jab but Meight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meight throws a lazy right hand but Shay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shay misses with a right hand
and Meight makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shay staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tevin Shay dominated that round.
That's time! Shay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Meight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meight missing with a left hand there. Shay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shay attempts a counter takedown but Meight avoids it well and moves away.
Meight slips a jab from Shay.#TD#
Shay scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shay not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shay missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tevin Shay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shay wants to take a breather but Meight is having none of it.
Meight blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shay.
Meight wants to improve his position but Shay is controlling well. #T1#
Shay missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shay is just content to waste time from the top position. Meight takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shay throwing strikes but missing.
Shay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Meight works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Meight can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shay controls the pace.
Meight keeping moving, preventing Shay from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nice straight punches there by Shay. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shay.
Meight misses with a wild body shot.
Meight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Meight stuffs the takedown.
Meight misses with a shot to the body
and Shay counters with a nice uppercut.
Tevin Shay is winning the standup battle so far.
Meight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shay.#T3#
Shay misses with a body shot.
Shay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meight.
Shay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Meight's head.
Meight takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Meight misses the shot to the body.
Meight walks into a stiff left hand from Shay.
Meight lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Nice cross by Shay.#CL#
Shay closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Shay fails to land.
Meight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meight misses with a punch to the body.
Meight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meight misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shay lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Meight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meight's elbow.
Shay lands a nice uppercut.
Meight throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Meight fails to land. #T5#
Meight has a couple of punches blocked by Shay.
Meight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shay pushes Meight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shay blocks an uppercut.
Meight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meight tries to throw a body punch but Shay avoids it by throwing Meight back against the cage.
Meight tries a body shot but Shay blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Meight fails to land.
Shay throws a punch but it's blocked by Meight.
Shay lands with a light punch inside.
Meight lands a shot to the body.
Meight has a couple of punches blocked by Shay.
Meight misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Shay.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shay.
Shay lands with a right to the head. #T6#
Meight working aggressively here.
Meight stops a takedown attempt from Shay.
Meight tries to work over Shay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shay effectively controlling the action here.
Meight throws a punch but it's blocked by Shay.
Meight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shay lands with a right to the head.
Meight working aggressively here.
Shay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shay misses with the head strike.
Meight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shays head.
Meight misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Shay fails to land.
Shay blocking some punches. #T7#
Shay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meight's elbow.
Shay is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tevin Shay. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Shay has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Meight uses from the top position. #SUB#
Shay is looking for a triangle but Meight pushes his legs off easily.
Meight trying to control but Shay is working from the bottom.
Meight loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Meight must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shay controls Meight momentarily but Meight frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Shay looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Meight passes into half guard. #T8##SUB#
Shay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Meight prevents Shay from improving his position.
Shay wants to control but Meight passes into side. #T9#
Shay is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Meight off and has taken his back!
Shay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meight can do to turn this around?
Shay throwing sloppy strikes.
Shay punches the canvas rather than the man. #SUB#
Shay looking for the RNC.
Shay misses with an elbow to the head.
Meight avoids the strikes from Shay.
Shay throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Meight!
Meight wants to escape the position.
Meight covering up well under a barage of strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tevin Shay dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Shay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Meight's head.
Meight bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shay's head backwards.
Shay works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Meight scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shay misses with a takedown attempt - Meight sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shay lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Meight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shay.
Meight throws a big shot that misses.
Shay swings widly with a right hand
and Meight counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shay misses with a straight left.
Meight now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Meight tries to move into range but Shay moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Meight misses with a wild body shot.
Meight takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Shay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meight. Shay does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Shay shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Meight regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shay slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Meight keeping moving, preventing Shay from controlling successfully. #T3#
Meight looking for a sweep. Not yet Meight, not yet.
Shay trying to control but Meight is working from the bottom.
Shay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meight swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Meight trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shay throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A big left from Meight misses.
Shay tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Meight defends well and Shay ends up having to push Meight into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shay is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tevin Shay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shay can't find room to land a body shot as Meight controls the action.
Meight throws a head punch that misses.
Shay stalling.
Shay works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Meight working aggressively here.
Meight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meight prevents the takedown attempt.
Meight digs a right hand into Shay's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shay's gas tank. #T5#
Shay stalling the fight.
Shay lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shay can't find room to land a body shot as Meight controls the action.
Tevin Shay has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shay wants a takedown but no success here.
Meight misses with a punch on the inside.
Meight pushes Shay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shay blocking some punches.
Meight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Meight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meight can't find room to land a body shot as Shay controls the action.
Shay scores with a shoulder strike.
Shay gets through Meight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Meight prevents a body shot from Shay.
Meight prevents a body shot from Shay.
A short right from Meight on the inside. #T6##TD#
Meight is fighting off a takedown attempt but Shay is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Meight to the mat. Meight regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meight preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Meight keeping moving, preventing Shay from controlling successfully.
Meight is controlling Shay's posture.
Shay showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shay passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Uwot Meight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Meight dodges the ground and pound from Shay.
Meight felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
You can see the frustration on Meight's face as Shay controls the position.
Shay cracks Meight with a big right hand but Meight just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Shay is putting a hurting on Meight here, landing some big shots from side control.
Shay remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Shay scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Meight to see if he's OK.#T8#
The ground and pound from Shay seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Meight manages to get back to half guard.
Shay wants to free his trapped foot but Meight is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shay misses with a head shot. Meight uses the momentum to regain guard.
Shay wants to pass the guard but Meight is keeping the position.#T9#
Shay trying to control but Meight is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Shay drives through and clinches with Meight against the cage.
Meight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meight lands a left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shay throws a head punch that misses.
Shay swings wildly with an uppercut but Meight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shay is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tevin Shay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shay, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tevin Shay!
After winning the bout, Tevin Shay thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 222
Date: Apr 20, 2025

#R1#
Savinov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Savinov.
Savinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diabeetus moves away.
Savinov swings for the body but Diabeetus moves out of range.
Diabeetus scores with the left hand. Savinov knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Alexev Savinov has been cut.
Diabeetus lands a nice shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Savinov. #CUT#It looks like Suga Diabeetus has been cut.
Diabeetus connects with a nice looking jab.
Savinov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Savinov misses with a head kick.
Diabeetus throws a lazy right hand but Savinov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savinov is looking to counter punch.
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!
Diabeetus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diabeetus misses with a looping left.
Diabeetus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savinov moves away.
Diabeetus cracks a nice hook into Savinov's ribs.#T1#
Savinov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diabeetus lunges at Savinov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Savinov's hand.
Diabeetus looks to throw the jab but Savinov is out of range.
Savinov blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Savinov misses the target. #KD#
Savinov lands a big head kick that sends Diabeetus tumbling to the mat! Savinov takes a step backwards and waves Diabeetus back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Diabeetus is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savinov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diabeetus circles away quickly and effectively.
Diabeetus throws out a counter right but Savinov avoids it with no problem.
Diabeetus is still on wobbly legs! Can Savinov finish him?
Diabeetus missing with a left hand there. Savinov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diabeetus throws a lazy uppercut
and Savinov counters with a right hand from hell and Diabeetus is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexev Savinov!
After winning the bout, Alexev Savinov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 222
Date: Apr 20, 2025

#R1#
Jack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stylez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jack.
A big right from Stylez misses.
Jack closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stylez circles away.
Stylez throws a counter combo.
Jack tries to close the distance and clinch but Stylez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stylez! But no joy.
Jack misses with a few strikes there.
Jack scores with a jab.#CL2#
Stylez rushes Jack and presses him up against the cage.
Stylez avoids the elbow strike from Jack, against the cage.
Stylez prevents the takedown attempt.
Jack has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stylez after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cactus Jack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stylez is stalling here.
Stylez gets underhooks to prevent Jack's takedown attempt.
Stylez pushes off an throws an elbow but Jack leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stylez slows down the pace here.
Jack goes for a takedown attempt but Stylez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Jack shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Stylez counters with a nice right hand that sends Jack toppling to the canvas! Jack scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Stylez finish him?!#ROC2#Jack is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Cactus Jack has been cut.
Jack is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stylez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jack looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jack moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jack lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stylez circles away quickly and effectively.
Stylez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jack looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jack is breathing heavily.
Stylez measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Jack! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Bubba Stylez!
Bubba Stylez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TOF 220
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Jab by White.
White misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
White connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Azarola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Azarola there.
White misses with a body shot.
White throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azarola slips a jab from White.
Azarola throws a hook but White avoids it easily.
White feinted with a counter takedown.
We've been informed that Azarola has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1##TD#
White looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Azarola wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
Azarola is staying active underneath White, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
White thows a huge punch but Azarola dodges it nicely.
Azarola has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. White is working away from the top position though.
White is trying to control. Azarola wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
White throwing shots but Azarola is blocking nicely.
White is trying to control. Azarola wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Azarola trying to hold on to White's head to control him but White postures up. #T2##SUB#
White is trying to work for a kimura but Azarola is defending well.
White missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
White 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.
Azarola wants to get back to full guard.
Azarola keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
White passes to side control.
White in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Azarola takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
White is looking to take a break and control but Azarola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
White working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Azarola wants to control but White postures up.
White takes a little break here. Azarola wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
White wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Azarola, who protects the arm well.
Azarola tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but White wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
White is looking to take a break and control but Azarola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
White with the ground and pound but Azarola regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
White is nestled in close to Azarola, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
White scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
White controlling the action here.
White is trying to control. Azarola wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Azarola is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. White connects with a nice short shot to Azarola's temple.
White missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
White definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azarola trying to hold on to White's head to control him but White postures up.
Azarola avoiding damage under a succession of punches from White.
White is looking to take a break and control but Azarola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Azarola wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
White is looking to take a break and control but Azarola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Azarola takes one on the button.
Azarola takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Azarola keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Azarola ducks under a wild hook from White.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Azarola! But no joy.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T7#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts White, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Azarola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Azarola throws a fast counter high kick but White manages to duck under it in time.
Azarola slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
White moves out of range as Azarola strikes.
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Azarola.
A swing and a miss from Azarola.
Azarola throws a hook but White blocks it.
White moves out of range of the strikes.#T8#
Azarola misses with a looping left.
Azarola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
Azarola throws out a counter right but White avoids it with no problem.
Azarola misses with a straight right.
White misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Azarola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Azarola 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.
Azarola defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from White misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Azarola! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Azarola.
It seemed like Azarola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T9#
White throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from White.
White wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
White manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Azarola on his heels. He'll look to pass Azarola's guard now, I'm sure.
Azarola keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
White advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White trying to control the action but Azarola is working from the bottom.
Azarola tries to get to full guard but White has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray White dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
White pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
White throws a hook but Azarola avoids it easily.#TD#
White looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
White throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
White trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Azarola manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
White looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Azarola passes into side control.
Azarola controlling from side mount. #T1#
White wants to control but Azarola postures up.
White manages to get back to half guard.
White trying to control here.
White is trying to control but Azarola manages to pass to mount!
Azarola content just to control the position here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
White is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
White tries to hold on but Azarola postures up.
White is desperately trying to improve his position but Azarola has a good base and remains in mount.
White is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
White working to try and regain half guard.
Azarola controlling the pace for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
White tries to get back to half guard but can't.
White is working hard here to advance position.
White regains half guard.
White trying to control here.
Ray White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
White looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
White wants to get back to full guard.
Azarola is trying to control. White wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
White misses with a straight right.
Azarola throws out a counter right but White avoids it with no problem.
A jab lands there for Azarola.
Ray White is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by White.
White tries to score a power double leg takedown but Azarola sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten White somewhat.
Azarola throws a fast counter high kick but White manages to duck under it in time.#T6#
Azarola catches White with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
White throws a jab when Azarola was well out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for White. That snapped Azarola's head back. #T7#
Azarola fails to land with a series of punches.
White throws a body punch but Azarola moves out of range.
Azarola throws out a counter right but White avoids it with no problem.
Azarola ducks under a wild hook from White.
White ducks under a wild hook from Azarola.
White changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zigor Azarola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White takes a swing at Azarola's ribcage but misses.
White scores with a sloppy right hand. Azarola should have avoided that one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Azarola! #T8#
Azarola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling White to score with a decent uppercut.
White lands with a right hand.
Azarola misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
White bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
White changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Azarola as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White shoots in but Azarola avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T9#
Azarola throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and White counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Azarola manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. White manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
White can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Azarola controls the pace.
White looking for a sweep. Not yet White, not yet.
Azarola is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
White escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Azarola gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Azarola is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zigor Azarola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! White's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
White scores with a nice head shot.
White shoots in but no luck this time.
Azarola connects with the punch.
A slow jab from Azarola misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Azarola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
White swings for the body but Azarola moves out of range.
Azarola looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Azarola jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
White throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Azarola was covering up waiting for the punch and White finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Azarola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
White in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Azarola is on top in guard. #REVB#
White working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
White looking for subs off his back but Azarola has passed one foot through into half guard. #T2#
White has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Azarola is working away from the top position though.
White wants to improve his position but Azarola is controlling well.
White wants to control but Azarola is keeping busy. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
White is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azarola pulls his head out easily.
White tries to roll over but Azarola keeps him under control.
Azarola looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Azarola trying to pass the guard but White defending well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Azarola.
Azarola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White.
Azarola looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Azarola avoids the body shot from White.
Azarola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Azarola throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
White misses with a body shot.
Azarola takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
White slips a straight right by Azarola.
White feinted with a counter takedown.#T5#
White scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Azarola doesn't seem bothered though.
White has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Azarola finds it's way round the side to connect with White's head.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Azarola pinned against the cage. Azarola gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T6#
Azarola loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
White scores with a punch to the head.
Azarola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
Azarola lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Azarola lunges at White with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by White's hand.
White's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Azarola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! White scrambles back to his feet.
Azarola clobbers White with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T7#
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Azarola cracks White with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Azarola misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and White counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Azarola!

Azarola sneaks out the side door and pushes White away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
White throws a body punch but Azarola moves out of range.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Azarola is just out of range.
White misses the jab.#T8#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Azarola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Azarola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
so White counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
White pushes down on Azarola's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Azarola tries to roll over but White keeps him under control.
White has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T9##SUB#
White goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Azarola turns into him and now he's in White's guard.
Azarola must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
White is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Azarola sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
White working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Azarola has passed into half guard!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zigor Azarola!
Our winner, Zigor Azarola, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TOF 220
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Ferreira punishes Clinton's body with a nice straight punch.
Ferreira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clinton is looking to counter punch.
Ferreira swings for the body but Clinton moves out of range.
Ferreira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clinton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Clinton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ferreira.
Clinton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ferreira counters with a straight right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Ferreira. Those never looked like landing.
Clinton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ferreira manages to circle out of the way.
Clinton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira throws a big shot that misses.
Ferreira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ferreira throws a right hand that misses
and Clinton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clinton pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Clinton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ferreira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clinton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ferreira throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Clinton counters with a head kick that drops Ferreira to the mat! Ferreira scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Ferreira is rocked!
Ferreira sizes up Clinton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ferreira blocks a head kick by Clinton.
Clinton throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ferreira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Clinton.
Clinton thuds his shin into the meat of Ferreira's side.
Clinton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferreira throws out the jab.
Ferreira throws a looping overhand right but Clinton ducks down to avoid it.
Clinton misses with a body kick.
A nice side step and Ferreira releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ferreira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clinton.
A slow jab from Ferreira misses its intended target.
Ferreira cracks Clinton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ferreira throws a hook but Clinton avoids it easily.
Ferreira just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromClinton.#T3#
Ferreira looks to score with a jab to the body but Clinton is just out of range.
Ferreira connects with a body shot that sends Clinton's belly button to the back.
Good exchange - Ferreira coming out on top.
Clinton throws a head kick that misses.
Clinton throws a wild body kick that Ferreira sees coming a mile off.
Clinton takes one to the side of the head.
Clinton with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferreira. Clinton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clinton is looking to counter the offense by Ferreira and move into the clinch.
Clinton digs a good body shot into Ferreira's ribs.#T4#
Clinton walks into a straight right hand from Ferreira.
Clinton misses with a hook. Ferreira ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clinton throws a head kick but Ferreira moves out of range.
Clinton needs to keep his hands up - Ferreira had a free shot at his head there.
Ferreira swings widly with a right hand
and Clinton counters with a stiff right hand.
Ferreira jabs Clinton right on the nose. Clinton blinks but takes it well.
Ferreira is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Clinton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ferreira takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Clinton ducks under a wild hook from Ferreira.
Clinton is looking to land body kicks.#T5#
Ferreira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clinton.
Clinton seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Clinton slips a straight right by Ferreira.
Clinton looks to land a left hand but Ferreira moved out of range nicely.
Clinton needs to keep his hands up - Ferreira had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#It looks like Lucas Clinton has been cut.
Ferreira moves out of range of the body kick from Clinton.
Clinton throws a sloppy head kick and Ferreira moves out of range easily.
Clinton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Clinton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ferreira misses with an uppercut. Clinton saw that one coming.
Clinton was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T6#
Ferreira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clinton counters with a straight right hand.
Ferreira misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Ferreira lands an impressive looking overhand right. Clinton doesn't seem phased though.
Ferreira swings widly with a right hand
and Clinton counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clinton is looking to land body kicks.
Clinton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ferreira on the side of the head.
Clinton throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL#
Clinton gets a clinch.
Clinton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T7#
Clinton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferreira misses with a body punch.
Clinton blocks a body shot from Ferreira.
Clinton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clinton lands with a short shot to the head.
Ferreira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferreira wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Clinton misses with a body punch.
Clinton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Clinton misses with an elbow strike.
Ferreira throws a punch but it's blocked by Clinton.
Ferreira working aggressively here. #T8#
Ferreira can't break the clinch.
Ferreira blocking some punches.
Clinton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Clinton.
Clinton has a couple of punches blocked by Ferreira.
Clinton can't find room to land a body shot as Ferreira controls the action.
Clinton stalling.
Clinton lands an elbow that stopped Ferreira in his tracks for a moment.
Ferreira throws a head punch that misses.
Clinton lands an elbow that stopped Ferreira in his tracks for a moment.
Clinton blocks a body shot from Ferreira.
Ferreira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clinton's elbow.
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!
Clinton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferreira's elbow.
Clinton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T9#
Ferreira tries to throw a body punch but Clinton avoids it by throwing Ferreira back against the cage.
Clinton tries to work over Ferreira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clinton working aggressively here.
Ferreira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferreira.
Ferreira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clinton.
Ferreira tries to throw a body punch but Clinton avoids it by throwing Ferreira back against the cage.
Clinton misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ferreira.
Ferreira misses with some punches.
Clinton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferreira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferreira lands a shot to the body.
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 Lucas Clinton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lucas Clinton's cut.
That's time! Clinton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Clinton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ferreira counters with a nice uppercut.
Clinton lands a really nice looking cross but Ferreira seems unphased.
Nice shot lands for Ferreira.
Ferreira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clinton on the side of the head.
Ferreira takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Clinton wobbles Ferreira with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Clinton dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Ferreira to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lucas Clinton!
After winning the bout, Lucas Clinton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 220
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Wooten Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bang. Bang obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooten Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Wooten Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooten Jr misses with a body shot.
Wooten Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bang pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wooten Jr back to the cage. Bang follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Wooten Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bang, pushing him back against the cage.
Bang working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Bang breaks the clinch. #CL#
Wooten Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bang throws a punch but it's blocked by Wooten Jr.
Still in the clinch, Bang scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Wooten Jr.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bang.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bang.
Bang working aggressively here.
Wooten Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooten Jr misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Wooten Jr gets through Bang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooten Jr stalling the fight.
Bang tries to circle away but Wooten Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Wooten Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Bang.
Nice body punch from Wooten Jr - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Bang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooten Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bing Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big right from Bang misses.
Bang throws a poor cross that misses
and Bang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Bing Bang has been cut.
Wooten Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Bang misses with a hook #KD#
and Wooten Jr counters with a nice right hand that sends Bang toppling to the canvas! Bang scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Wooten Jr finish him?!#ROC#Bang is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bang circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Wooten Jr. Bang falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Wooten Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chad Wooten Jr!
A very excited looking Chad Wooten Jr 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 221
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
May Jr throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Vasilios counters with a shoot takedown. May Jr fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
May Jr isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vasilios stacks May Jr on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Vasilios!#SUB2#
Vasilios thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
May Jr is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vasilios off and has taken his back!
Vasilios trying to control the hands but May Jr won't let him.
May Jr has the hooks in. Vasilios is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T1#
I would not like to be Vasilios right now.
Vasilios has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from May Jr.#SUB#
May Jr is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
May Jr has good solid back control here.
Vasilios trying to control the position but May Jr manages to sink in the hooks. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - May Jr's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Vasilios manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. May Jr is now in side control.
Vasilios is not content to let May Jr control the position.
Vasilios struggling a bit here.
May Jr in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
May Jr is looking to take a break and control but Vasilios is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vasilios is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on May Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vasilios is looking to improve his position.
May Jr is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vasilios tries to get to full guard but May Jr has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
May Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and May Jr duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Alkandros Vasilios has been cut.
Vasilios takes a swing at May Jr's ribcage but misses.
Vasilios takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
May Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vasilios drops down looking to force a counter takedown but May Jr defends it well.
May Jr ducks under a wild hook from Vasilios.
Vasilios doesn't manage to clinch there - May Jr circles away.
Vasilios stuns May Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T5#
May Jr throws a head kick that misses.
May Jr throws a head kick but Vasilios moves out of range.
Vasilios 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.
May Jr misses with an uppercut. Vasilios saw that one coming.
Vasilios is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vasilios misses with a hook
and May Jr counters with a series of strikes. Vasilios will be more careful next time no doubt.
May Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vasilios staying out of range there.
Vasilios fakes high and swings low for a body shot but May Jr manages to avoid it.
May Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
May Jr misses with a head kick.
May Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Vasilios. Vasilios gets slowly back to his feet. #T6#
May Jr needs to keep his hands up - Vasilios had a free shot at his head there.
May Jr lands a big head kick that sends Vasilios to the canvas! May Jr follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaven May Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Kaven May Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 221
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Yama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Key stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Key throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Key lands a jab to the head.
Yama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yama drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Key defends it well.
Yama takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Key drives through with a takedown into guard.
Key pushing down on Yama's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Key prevents Yama from improving his position.
Key thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Key throws a strike but Yama avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yama wants to control but Key passes easily into half guard.
Yama manages to get to full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Yama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Key throws a big elbow that misses.
Yama wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Yama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yama looking for a sweep. Not yet Yama, not yet.
Key slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Key landing a few strikes. #T2#
Key is working Yama over with some ground and pound from side control.
Yama is not content to let Key control the position.
Key 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.
Key throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Yama can't do much from the bottom here.
Key working the ground and pound but Yama is defending the strikes.
Key wants to control but Yama is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yama can't do much from the bottom here.
Key trying to control the position but Yama is working away. #T3#
Yama gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Yama actively working from the bottom here.
Yama is doing well to control the position and prevent Key from advancing to side control.
Yama tries to roll over but Key keeps him under control.
Key takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Key takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Key not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Key is looking to take a break and control but Yama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yama wants to improve his position but Key is controlling well.
Key works his foot free and advances to mount.
Key unloading with bombs!#ROC#Yama is rocked!
Key loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Yama scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Key land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Key stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaro Key!
A relieved looking Jaro Key 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 219
Date: Apr 13, 2025

#R1#
Kuomanen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A punch lands to the side of Abdullah 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kuomanen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abdullah looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuomanen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Abdullah as he avoids it easily.
Abdullah now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kuomanen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuomanen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuomanen scores with a nice right hand.
Abdullah walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Abdullah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuomanen.
Abdullah looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Kuomanen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuomanen is taking a breather. Abdullah 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.
Abdullah felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Kuomanen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Abdullah defends it well. #SUB#
Kuomanen is trying to work for a kimura but Abdullah is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Kuomanen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Abdullah is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuomanen. #SUB#
Kuomanen is working for a submission of some sort.
Kuomanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abdullah keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Kuomanen is looking for a kimura here.
Kuomanen throwing shots but Abdullah is blocking nicely.
Abdullah moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kuomanen is looking to work some ground and pound but Abdullah has wrist control.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuomanen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kuomanen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kuomanen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Abdullah holds on and takes a little breather.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kuomanen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abdullah is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kuomanen throws a lazy right hand but Abdullah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Abdullah tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuomanen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kuomanen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abdullah stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Kuomanen gets a double leg takedown into Abdullah 's guard.#T5#
Kuomanen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abdullah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuomanen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kuomanen wants to control from the top but Abdullah keeps moving.
Kuomanen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuomanen wants to control from the top but Abdullah keeps moving.
Kuomanen pushing down on Abdullah 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kuomanen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Abdullah reverses the position - he's now on top in Kuomanen's guard.
Abdullah preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Kuomanen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abdullah gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kuomanen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abdullah gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kuomanen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Abdullah uses it to pass to side control.
Kuomanen is trying to get back to half guard.#T7#
Abdullah lands an elbow.
Abdullah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuomanen keeps working.
Abdullah lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kuomanen down.
Kuomanen is looking for a sweep.
What's Kuomanen going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kuomanen is looking to reverse the position.
Abdullah working away.
Kuomanen is trying to get back to half guard.
Abdullah lands a nice forearm strike.
Kuomanen defending against the ground and pound.
Abdullah wants to control but Kuomanen is keeping him busy.
Kuomanen regains half guard.#T9#
Kuomanen is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuomanen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Abdullah .
Abdullah looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Abdullah slips a nice elbow through Kuomanen's hands, connecting with Kuomanen's forehead.
Abdullah wants to take a breather but Kuomanen is having none of it.
Kuomanen is looking for a sweep. Abdullah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuomanen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ahjo Kuomanen 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#
Kuomanen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kuomanen shoots in for a double leg but Abdullah sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kuomanen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Abdullah defends well and Kuomanen ends up having to push Abdullah into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Abdullah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuomanen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Abdullah fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahjo Kuomanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuomanen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Abdullah in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdullah takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Kuomanen connects with a single shot there.
Abdullah with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kuomanen to score with a decent uppercut.
Abdullah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuomanen.
Abdullah takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuomanen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Abdullah swivels and escapes.
A countering left hand to the body from Abdullah misses.
Abdullah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuomanen.
Abdullah follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T2#
Abdullah slips under a jab.
Kuomanen lands a jab to Abdullah 's midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Kuomanen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuomanen.#TD#
Kuomanen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Abdullah on his heels. He'll look to pass Abdullah 's guard now, I'm sure.
Kuomanen is in close to Abdullah 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdullah is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Kuomanen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Abdullah manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kuomanen has Abdullah in his guard.#REVB##T3#
Abdullah lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Abdullah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuomanen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abdullah has managed to get both his arms back between Kuomanen's legs - danger averted.
Abdullah works over Kuomanen with some ground and pound from guard.
Kuomanen trying to control the position. #SUB#
Kuomanen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abdullah defends it easily.
Abdullah trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuomanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Kuomanen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abdullah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ahjo Kuomanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Kuomanen looking for subs off his back but Abdullah has passed one foot through into half guard.
Abdullah not doing much here.
Abdullah lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T5#
Abdullah prevents Kuomanen from improving his position.#SUB#
Kuomanen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuomanen tries to get to full guard but Abdullah has control of the leg.
Kuomanen is working hard here to advance position.
Abdullah working Kuomanen over with strikes. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Abdullah is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuomanen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kuomanen is trying to get back to full guard.
Abdullah working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Abdullah trying to control from half guard but Kuomanen is working away.
Kuomanen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Abdullah 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Abdullah 's back!
Abdullah wants to control his opponent's hands but Kuomanen gets his hands free.
I would not like to be Abdullah right now. #SUB#
Kuomanen looking for the choke but no joy. #T7#
Kuomanen trying to control.
Kuomanen is hanging on to Abdullah 's back as he tries to escape.
Kuomanen biding his time, looking for the opening. #SUB#
Abdullah is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kuomanen gets his way! #T8#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kuomanen missing with strikes from the back.
Abdullah tries to roll but Kuomanen sticks to his back. #SUB#
Kuomanen patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kuomanen misses with a punch to the head.
Kuomanen missing with punches from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kuomanen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T9#
Kuomanen controlling well, preventing Abdullah from escaping the position.
Kuomanen thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Kuomanen looking to hold on to the position here but Abdullah rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Abdullah working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuomanen.
Kuomanen looking to sit in guard and control but Abdullah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kuomanen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdullah landing with the ground and pound.
Kuomanen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ahjo Kuomanen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Kuomanen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kuomanen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Abdullah is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuomanen. #SUB#
Abdullah is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuomanen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdullah has hold of Kuomanen's hands but Kuomanen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Abdullah avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kuomanen.
Kuomanen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Abdullah does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Kuomanen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Abdullah sees it coming and defends easily.
Abdullah is looking to control Kuomanen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Abdullah avoid being mounted?
Kuomanen is keen to just control but Abdullah is a slippery customer.
Kuomanen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Abdullah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kuomanen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kuomanen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Abdullah is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abdullah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuomanen.
Abdullah flicks out a counter leg kick but Kuomanen steps away.
Abdullah ducks right into an uppercut from Kuomanen. #T3#
Abdullah gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kuomanen.
Kuomanen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abdullah can do to turn this around?
Kuomanen jabs Abdullah to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Abdullah slips under a jab.
Abdullah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuomanen defends it well.
Kuomanen swings for the body but Abdullah moves out of range.
Kuomanen looks for a takedown but Abdullah sprawls well.
Abdullah is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Kuomanen shoots for a double leg takedown but Abdullah sprawls well. He's pushed Kuomanen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kuomanen throws an overhand right that lands on Abdullah 's shoulder, as Abdullah tries to avoid the shot.
Abdullah is looking for the big counter here.
Kuomanen throws a big shot that misses.
Abdullah flicks out a counter leg kick but Kuomanen steps away.#TD#
Kuomanen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kuomanen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Abdullah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Axmed Abdullah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Kuomanen is looking to work some ground and pound but Abdullah has wrist control.
Kuomanen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abdullah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuomanen trying to control but Abdullah is working from the bottom.
Abdullah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Abdullah keeping moving, preventing Kuomanen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kuomanen connects with a crisp jab. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kuomanen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kuomanen lands a body shot.
Kuomanen lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuomanen. Abdullah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuomanen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Abdullah pinned against the cage. Abdullah gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Kuomanen backs off Abdullah throws a huge counter combo but Kuomanen manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahjo Kuomanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T7#
Kuomanen misses with a looping right.#TD#
Kuomanen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Abdullah 's guard.
Abdullah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abdullah controlling the position.
Kuomanen is looking to work some ground and pound but Abdullah has wrist control.
Abdullah has control of Kuomanen's left arm, preventing Kuomanen from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Abdullah working for a triangle but Kuomanen defends it easily. #T8#
Kuomanen controlling from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kuomanen looking to sit in guard and control but Abdullah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Kuomanen has his foot on Abdullah 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abdullah works his way back into a safe position though.#T9#
Kuomanen controls Abdullah momentarily but Abdullah frees himself. #SUB#
Kuomanen is looking for a triangle but Abdullah pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuomanen is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kuomanen trying to control but Abdullah is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuomanen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ahjo Kuomanen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuomanen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Home

What is MMA Tycoon?

Forgot Details

MMA Affiliate Program