Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 194
Date: Jan 26, 2025

#R1#
Woerner throws a lazy right hand but Kuomanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuomanen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Woerner at a distance.
Woerner has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Woerner throws a chopping leg kick but Kuomanen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kuomanen throws a good cross that connects.
Woerner misses with a straight right.
Kuomanen cracks a nice hook into Woerner's ribs.
Woerner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Woerner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuomanen defending well as Woerner loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Kuomanen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woerner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheers as Woerner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuomanen doesn't seem phased though.
Woerner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuomanen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuomanen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kuomanen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Woerner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kuomanen ducks under a wild hook from Woerner.
Kuomanen throws a good cross that connects.
Woerner misses with a straight left.
Woerner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Woerner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Woerner misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Kuomanen counters with a single leg into guard. Woerner didn't expect that.
Kuomanen throws a big elbow that misses.
Kuomanen prevents Woerner from getting back to his feet.
Kuomanen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kuomanen looking to pass the guard.
Kuomanen controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Kuomanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Woerner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuomanen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Woerner keeping full guard, as Kuomanen tries to pass.
Kuomanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Woerner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Woerner.
Woerner throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Kuomanen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kuomanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kuomanen wants to pass the guard but Woerner is keeping the position.
Woerner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Woerner wants to get back to his feet but Kuomanen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kuomanen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Kuomanen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuomanen 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kuomanen throws a body shot but no joy.
Woerner throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Kuomanen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kuomanen controlling the action here.
Kuomanen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T5#
Woerner has hold of Kuomanen's hands but Kuomanen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kuomanen wants to control but Woerner is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kuomanen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kuomanen wants to control but Woerner is keeping him busy.
Kuomanen thows a huge punch but Woerner dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Kuomanen is trying to work for a kimura but Woerner is defending well.
Kuomanen works his way into side control. #T6#
Kuomanen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kuomanen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kuomanen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kuomanen prevents Woerner from escaping the position.#SUB#
Kuomanen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Woerner has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kuomanen but great work by Woerner.
Kuomanen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Woerner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7#
Kuomanen 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.
Kuomanen is trying to control Woerner's posture but Woerner avoids it.
Kuomanen is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Woerner decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gigi Woerner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Woerner ducks under a wild hook from Kuomanen.
A swing and a miss from Woerner.
Kuomanen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Woerner sprawls and moves away.#T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big left from Woerner misses.
Kuomanen slips under a jab.
Kuomanen looks to land a left hand but Woerner moved out of range nicely.
As Kuomanen backs off Woerner throws a huge counter combo but Kuomanen manages to avoid it all.
Woerner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuomanen.
A nice leg kick from Woerner, right into the meat of the thigh.
Woerner misses with a right hand #TD#
and Kuomanen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Woerner's guard.
Kuomanen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kuomanen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Woerner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kuomanen is pushing down on Woerner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Woerner is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuomanen has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Kuomanen seems to be looking for submissions.
Kuomanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woerner keeps working. #T9#
Woerner wants to get back to his feet.
Kuomanen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kuomanen in particular looking to stall.
Kuomanen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Woerner is not content to let Kuomanen control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuomanen throws a strike but Woerner avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ahjo Kuomanen 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#
Kuomanen lands a really nice looking cross but Woerner seems unphased.
Woerner lands a jab.
Kuomanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Woerner throws out the jab.
Kuomanen lands a nice shot that snaps Woerner's head back.
A jab from Woerner does it's job there.
Kuomanen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Woerner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Woerner cracks a nice hook into Kuomanen's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woerner misses with a double jab #TD#
and Kuomanen counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woerner is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kuomanen is controlling him well.
Woerner taking punishment in the form of punches. #T1##SUB#
Kuomanen is trying to get an arm triangle but Woerner is defending well.
The ground and pound from Kuomanen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kuomanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woerner keeps working. #SUB#
Kuomanen swings around for an armbar but Woerner sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kuomanen's guard.#SUB#
Kuomanen has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Woerner doesn't defend quickly enough and Kuomanen has managed to lock this one up! Can Woerner escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kuomanen on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ahjo Kuomanen!
Ahjo Kuomanen retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Ahjo Kuomanen 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 193
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Temple takes a swing at Price's ribcage but misses.
Price looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Temple ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Price moves away.
Price drops down looking for a counter takedown but Temple sprawls and moves away.
Price throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Temple. That snapped Price's head back.
Price uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Temple.
Price throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Temple sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Price tries to bum rush Temple with a series of wild strikes but Temple uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Temple. Price does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Price tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Temple with a hook.
Temple has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Price is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Price punishes Temple's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Temple scores with a hook.
Price throws a shot from downtown. Temple moves away and avoids it.
We've been hearing reports that Price has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Temple throws a right and a left that Price avoids nicely.
A big left from Price misses.
Temple displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Price throws out the jab.
Price throws a looping overhand right but Temple ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Price misses its intended target.
Nice sprawl there from Temple as Price shoots in.
A slow jab from Price misses its intended target.
Price misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Temple counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Price throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Price throws out a loose jab but Temple uses good head movement to avoid it.
Price throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Price throws an off balance right hand
and Temple counters with a straight right hand.
Price uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Temple. #TD#
Temple tries to sprawl but Price drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Price seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Temple does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Price is thwarting Temple's attempts to control the position.
Price wants to control but Temple is keeping him busy.
Temple won't allow Price to pass to mount. #T3#
Temple has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Price is working away from the top position though.
Price is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Temple actively working from the bottom here.
Price missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Temple is trying to get back to full guard.
Temple is not content to let Price control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Price looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Temple with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Temple trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Price lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Price seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Price seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Temple does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Price is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Temple wants to improve his position but Price is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Price in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Price is looking for a kimura but Temple is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Price to get the leverage. #T5#
Price seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Temple does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Price is thwarting Temple's attempts to control the position.
Temple is trying to get back to full guard.
Price is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Price connects with a nice short shot to Temple's temple.
Price trying to control the action but Temple is working from the bottom.
Price 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.
Temple trying to control from the bottom. #T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Price scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Price takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Temple looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Price thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Temple's head.
Temple is trying to get back to full guard.
Temple trying to control but Price postures up.
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. Price connects with a nice short shot to Temple's temple.
Price is trying to control the action in half guard but Temple is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Temple controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T7#
Price lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Price thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Temple gets back to full guard.
Temple seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Price throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Price controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Price passes Temple's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T8#
Temple is looking to control Price's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Temple avoid being mounted?
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. Price connects with a nice short shot to Temple's temple.
Price is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Price drops an elbow to the side of Temple's head. #SUB2#
Temple is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Price pulls his head out easily.
Price trying to control from half guard but Temple is working away. #SUB#
Temple is defending against the submission attempts here by Price. #T9#
Temple trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Temple looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Price drops an elbow to the side of Temple's head.
Price performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Price 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 Price.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Price dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Temple misses with a lunging right hand
and Price cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Temple stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Temple wants it to stay on the feet.
And Temple tries to counter it with a takedown but Price pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Price throws a hook to the side of Temple's head but Temple sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Temple looks to land a right hand but Price moved out of range.
Price goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Price misses the body punch
and Price takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Price avoids the body shot from Temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price misses with a straight left.
Temple fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Price misses with a double jab
and Temple counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Temple swinging wildly here.
It looked like Price was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Price is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Temple can do to turn this around?
Price throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Temple. Price does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Temple throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trent Temple seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Price. Temple does a little dance to reset his feet.
Price pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Temple stuns Price with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Temple smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Temple throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Price fails with a takedown attempt.
Price throws an off balance right hand
enabling Temple to counter with a crisp jab.
Price misses with a body shot.
Temple throws a good cross that connects.
Temple throws out a loose jab but Price uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Temple pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Price ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Temple moves away.
Temple is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Price misses with a wild body shot.
Price walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Temple decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Temple looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Price trying to control from the bottom.
Temple lands strikes from half guard.
Price has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Temple is working away from the top position though.
Temple trying to control from half guard but Price is working away. #SUB2#
Temple 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. #T4#
Price keeping control of the position.
Temple trying to control from Price's half guard. Price has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Temple looking to sit in guard and control but Price gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T5##SUB2#
Temple is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Price defends well.#SUB2#
Temple looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Temple wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Temple is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Price defends well.
Pete Price overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Temple not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Temple bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Price's guard. #REVB#
Temple throws a big elbow that misses.
Temple scoring with some ground and pound.
Price not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Temple lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Temple is looking to work some ground and pound but Price has wrist control.
Temple throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Price had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Temple defends it easily.
Price is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Price escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Temple gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T7#
Temple trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Price had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Temple defends it easily.
Temple passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Temple working away.#T8#
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.
Price takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Price manages to work his way to half guard, despite Temple's best efforts.
Temple is thwarting Price's attempts to control the position.
Temple wants to control but Price is keeping him busy.
Price is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Temple is working for a kimura here but Price manages to reverse the position and he's now in Temple's guard. #SUB2#
Temple working for a triangle but Price defends it easily.
Price slips nicely into half guard.#T9#
Price is trying to control the action in half guard but Temple is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Price working over Temple with some ground and pound. Temple looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Price wants to take a breather but Temple is having none of it. #SUB2#
Temple looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Temple is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Price pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Temple actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Temple showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Price takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Temple throws an off balance right hand
and Price counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Temple uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Price.
Price thows a left - swing and a miss!
Temple cracks Price with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Temple connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Temple decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Price wants to control but Temple is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Temple trying to control from half guard but Price is working away. #T1#
Temple throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Price works his way to full guard. Good work.
Price pulls Temple in close to his closed guard and prevents Temple from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Price is on top in guard. #REVR#
Temple trying to keep a closed guard but Price is proving a slippery customer.
Price working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Price wants to control from the top but Temple keeps moving.
Price looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Price has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Temple keeping full guard, as Price tries to pass. #SUB2#
Temple is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Price trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Price postures up in Temple's guard and throws a big left but Temple blocks it.
Price connects with a couple of short punches.
Price wants to pass the guard but Temple is keeping the position.
Temple keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
Temple trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Price missing with a left hand there. Temple was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Temple misses with a straight left. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Temple scores with a decent looking hook.
Price loads up on a big right hand but Temple slips the punch.
Temple feints the counter takedown.
Temple throws a right hand that misses
and Price counters with a stiff right hand.
Temple moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Temple cracks a nice hook into Price's ribs.
Temple slips under a jab from Price.
Price on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Temple scores with a hook to the body. Price takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T5#
Price misses with an uppercut. Temple saw that one coming.
Price pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Price lands with a cross.
A big left from Temple misses.
Price misses with a takedown
and Temple counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Price misses.
Temple looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Price uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Price misses with a lunging right hand
letting Temple counter with a right hand. #T6#
Temple shoots for a double leg takedown but Price sprawls well. He's pushed Temple's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Price ducks under a wild hook from Temple.
Price looks to land a right hand but Temple moved out of range.
Price darts in looking for a takedown but Temple gets double underhooks and turns Price into the cage. #BC#
Price's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Temple throws a jab but it's blocked by Price.
Temple throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Temple misses the target.
Price misses with an uppercut. Temple saw that one coming.#T7#
Price misses with a straight right.
Price throws a left and a right that both miss
and Temple counters with a straight right hand.
Temple looks to land a combination but Price avoids it well.
Price swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Temple throws a shot from downtown. Price moves away and avoids it.
Price throws a jab but it's blocked by Temple.
Temple misses with a shot to the body
and Price counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Price shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Temple napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Price sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Temple is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Temple tries to buck Price off but Price is having none of it.#T8#
Temple taking punishment in the form of punches.
Price tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Price working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price is looking to take a break and control but Temple is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Price taking a break here but Temple is having none of it and regains half guard.
Temple controlling the position well. #SUB#
Temple is defending against the submission attempts here by Price.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Temple is controlling Price's position as best he can from this difficult position.

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 Pete Price.
I think Price has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Price!
A less than humble Pete Price misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: TOF 192
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1#
Tenkula is looking to chop away at Knight's legs.
Knight swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knight swings for the body but Tenkula moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Knight.
Knight scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Tiamat Tenkula has been cut.
Knight shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knight throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tenkula momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Knight. Those never looked like landing.
Knight backing away here, and Tenkula unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tenkula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.#T1#
Tenkula does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tenkula connects with a nice looking jab.
Tenkula throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
so Knight counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tenkula really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knight keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tenkula's head.
Knight trying to control but Tenkula is working from the bottom.
Tenkula is looking to stand up but Knight isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Tenkula pushes Knight off and scrambles back to his feet.
Knight slips a straight right by Tenkula.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knight darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tenkula throws a front kick aimed at Knight's knee but Knight avoids it well.
Knight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tenkula throws a head kick but Knight moves out of range.
Tenkula moves forwards but Knight connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tiamat Tenkula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tenkula.
Tenkula drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tenkula. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tenkula.
Knight takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Knight misses with a hook. Tenkula ducked under it nicely.
Tenkula throws out a counter right but Knight avoids it with no problem.
A right-left combo lands from Tenkula. #T3#
Tenkula lands with a thumping leg kick.
Knight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knight tries to counter with a takedown but Tenkula is quick to defend against it.
Tenkula on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tenkula jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knight lands a nice hook to Tenkula's body. Tenkula takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A low kick from Tenkula misses #TD#
and Knight decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tenkula's guard.#SUB#
Knight drops back looking for a leg! Tenkula is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tenkula manages to kick Knight off! Knight jumps back into Tenkula's guard.
Knight 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.
Knight stops Tenkula from standing up. #T4#
Knight with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knight throws a big right hand that misses.
Tenkula is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Knight is controlling him.
Knight trying to control but Tenkula is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Tenkula wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight throws an off balance right hand
and Knight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Tenkula is predictable there #TD#
and Knight counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tenkula!
Knight is chipping away with strikes.
Knight postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tenkula tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Tenkula is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Knight punches Tenkula on the ear. #T5#
Knight trying to control.
Knight just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Tenkula wants to get back to his feet.
Knight controls the action.
Tenkula is covering up but some of the strikes from Knight are getting through and doing damage.
Tenkula is trying to stand back up.
Knight looking to soften up his opponent with punches. #CUT#That has opened up Tiamat Tenkula's cut even more.
Knight looking to soften up his opponent with punches. #CUT#The cut above Tiamat Tenkula's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tenkula trying to get back to his feet but Knight is in full control for now.
Knight gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #ROC#Tenkula is rocked!#CUT#Tiamat Tenkula's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Terrell Knight!
During a confident post fight interview, Terrell Knight thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 192
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1#
Pushkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
Bishop drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pushkin sprawls and moves away.
Bishop lands a jab to Pushkin's midsection.
Bishop tries to clinch but Pushkin is having none of it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bishop - that will leave a mark!
Bishop misses with a right hand
and Pushkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Kealin Bishop has been cut.
Pushkin walks into a left hand.
Bishop scores with a kick to the body.
Pushkin slips a straight right by Bishop.
Pushkin tries a quick counter leg kick but Bishop is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bishop lands with an uppercut that bounces Pushkin off the cage and back into range.
Kealin Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop throws a leg kick but Pushkin sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Pushkin throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pushkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bishop is looking to clinch but Pushkin is avoiding it.
Pushkin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bishop keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bishop throwing a counter right hand but Pushkin manages to avoid it.
Bishop misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Bishop.
As Bishop backs off Pushkin throws a huge counter combo but Bishop manages to avoid it all.
Pushkin misses with an uppercut.
Bishop takes a kick to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Pushkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zap Pushkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bishop looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jab, jab by Bishop - just one landing. #T2#
Bishop takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bishop with a nice cross.
Pushkin misses with a wild body shot. #KD2#
Pushkin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bishop sprawling to the canvas! Bishop rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Pushkin finish him?! #ROC2#Bishop is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Bishop.
Oh Bishop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bishop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bishop seems to have got his legs back now.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Pushkin.
Pushkin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bishop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pushkin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bishop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Bishop fails to land the takedown.
Pushkin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Bishop counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bishop working the head and body with strikes.
Pushkin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bishop scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pushkin looks like he's trying to stand up. #ES2#
Pushkin pushes Bishop off and gets back to his feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bishop!
Bishop fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pushkin throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Bishop counters with a single leg into guard. Pushkin didn't expect that.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bishop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4##ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Pushkin manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Bishop misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Pushkin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
It looks like Bishop has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bishop.
Bishop misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bishop lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bishop avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bishop avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bishop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bishop throws a big shot that misses.
Bishop is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T5#
Bishop scores with a nice body kick.
Pushkin throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop with a nice cross.
Bishop throws a shot to the body.
Pushkin misses with a low kick.
Bishop misses the shot to the body.
Pushkin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pushkin looks to land a combination but Bishop avoids it well.
Bishop is looking to counter with head kicks.
Pushkin throws a poor cross that misses
and Bishop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No joy there for Pushkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T6#
A leg kick checked by Bishop.
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pushkin throws a counter combo.
Bishop lands a nice shot to the body.
Bishop lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pushkin's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Pushkin misses the target. #CL#
Bishop gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Bishop.
Pushkin wants to break free but Bishop has control.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pushkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bishop has him pressed against the cage.
Pushkin lands with a short shot to the head.
Pushkin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bishop.
Pushkin has had enough of the clinch but Bishop keeps him there for the moment.#T7#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pushkin.
Pushkin misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop misses with some punches.
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bishop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bishop scores with a hook to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Pushkin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
Pushkin misses with a body punch.
Pushkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pushkin misses with some punches.
Pushkin tries to work over Bishop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pushkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by Pushkin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bishop.
Bishop lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pushkin backwards. #T8#
Bishop fails to pull guard.
Pushkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bishop's elbow.
Pushkin misses with the head strike.
Pushkin cracks Bishop with a nice body shot.
Pushkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop swings wildly with an uppercut but Pushkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pushkin's efforts to push away.
Bishop misses with some punches.
Pushkin tries to work over Bishop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Bishop.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop lands with a left to the head.
Pushkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Bishop - that landed with a thud. #T9#
Bishop lands with a short shot to the head.
Pushkin has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pushkin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bishop has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pushkin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kealin Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Pushkin fails to land.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Pushkin avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Bishop has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pushkin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Pushkin.
Pushkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bishop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bishop trying to land knees to the body.
Pushkin lands a left hand.
Pushkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kealin Bishop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kealin Bishop's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A solid body kick from Bishop.
Pushkin throws a right hand that misses
and Bishop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pushkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bishop throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Pushkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pushkin throws a lazy right hand but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kealin Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop throws a front kick that sends Pushkin stumbling back into the cage.
Pushkin swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Pushkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bishop counters with a right hand to the body.
Pushkin throws a leg kick but Bishop checks it.
A head kick misses from Bishop.
Bishop lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pushkin throws a leg kick but Bishop moved away.
Bishop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pushkin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pushkin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pushkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bishop.
Bishop throws a push kick but Pushkin slaps the foot to one side.
Pushkin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Bishop pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pushkin is out of range and Bishop settles back down.
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pushkin.
Bishop lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bishop.
Pushkin throws an overhand right that lands on Bishop's shoulder, as Bishop tries to avoid the shot.
Bishop changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bishop gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bishop lands the left hand.
Pushkin misses with a low kick.
Pushkin misses with the combination. #T3#
Bishop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pushkin throws a leg kick but Bishop sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bishop half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bishop moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bishop lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pushkin will feel that in the morning.
Pushkin throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. Pushkin moves away and avoids it.
Pushkin throws a hook but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop tried to counter with a leg kick but Pushkin avoided it.
Bishop scores with a jab.#T4#
Pushkin throws a hook but Bishop blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Bishop tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pushkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bishop tries to land a body kick
and Pushkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bishop takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD#
Bishop gets a double leg takedown into Pushkin's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pushkin wants to stand and escape but Bishop is having none of it.
Bishop missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pushkin wants to get back to his feet but Bishop is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Pushkin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bishop scores with a kick to the midsection.#T5#
Bishop throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pushkin flicks out a counter leg kick but Bishop steps away.
Bishop throws a nice head kick!
Bishop misses with a kick to the body.
As Bishop backs off Pushkin throws a huge counter combo but Bishop manages to avoid it all.
Pushkin throws a hook but Bishop avoids it easily.
Bishop lands a glancing blow to the side of Pushkin's head.
Bishop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bishop works the jab nicely.
Bishop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pushkin. That did some damage!
Bishop lands with an uppercut that bounces Pushkin off the cage and back into range.
Pushkin throws a right hand that misses
and Bishop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T6#
Pushkin lands a head shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bishop, as that shot connected.
Bishop lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pushkins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bishop takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A cross from Bishop lands.
Bishop misses with a kick to the body.
Pushkin tries a quick counter leg kick but Bishop is wise to it.
Pushkin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Bishop counter with a right hand.
Pushkin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T7#
Pushkin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#Kealin Bishop's cut is getting worse.
Pushkin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bishop's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pushkin under the eye.
A cross from Bishop lands.
Bishop misses with an uppercut
and Pushkin counters with a nice leg kick.
Pushkin looks to land a left hand but Bishop moved out of range nicely.
Bishop scores with a jab. Pushkin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bishop - that will leave a mark!
Bishop scores with a jab. Pushkin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A punch combination from Pushkin misses.
Pushkin looks to land a left hand but Bishop moved out of range nicely.#T8#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pushkin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bishop - the referee stops the clock and Pushkin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bishop. Pushkin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bishop looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pushkin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bishop looks to throw a body kick
and Pushkin counters with a right hand to the body. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bishop.
Pushkin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bishop is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9##SUB#
Bishop is working to tighten his grip on Pushkin's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Pushkin has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bishop is really squeezing tight and eventually Pushkin passes out! Bishop breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kealin Bishop!
A relieved looking Kealin Bishop thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TOF 192
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1#
King walks into a jab.
Coles misses with a looping right.
Coles slips under a jab from King.
Coles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Coles misses.
Coles looks to throw the jab but King is out of range. #TD2#
King closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Coles's guard.
King working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Coles's head.
Coles is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
King throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Coles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King wants to pass the guard but Coles is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
King throwing strikes from guard but Coles blocks nicely.
King working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Coles's head.
King is stalling in the full guard.
King being controlled here momentarily.
Coles'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.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Coles is retaining full guard.
Coles is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
King misses with a looping right.
King ducks under a wild hook from Coles.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coles.
Phillip Coles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King misses with a wild combination.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Coles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
King shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Coles manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T3#
Coles seems keen to control King's posture.
Coles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
King slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
King works over Coles with some ground and pound from guard.
Coles is adopting a defensive guard.
King trying to control but Coles is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Coles pulls King in close to prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
King throwing strikes from guard but Coles blocks nicely.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coles is keeping the position for now.
Coles working a defensive guard but King manages to pass into side control anyway.
King wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coles keeps working. #T5#
King advances to full mount.
Coles working to try and regain half guard.
King lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
King pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
King content just to control the position here.
King thowing shots but they're missing. #T6#
Coles in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
King can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Coles is looking to escape.
Coles tries to lock up and control but King gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
King misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
King raining down hammerfists from mount.#CUT2#It looks like Phillip Coles has been cut.
King tries to control but Coles wriggling away. #T7#
King breaks from Coles's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Coles is in all sorts of trouble here.
King with good strikes from the mount here!#CUT2#Phillip Coles's cut is getting worse.
King looking to finish with strikes here!
Coles is bucking up trying to escape but King cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#CUT2#Phillip Coles's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
King avoids the attempt from Coles to control.
King trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
King has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Coles is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arthur King!
A relieved looking Arthur King thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TOF 192
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1#
Savinov tries a head kick but it misses.
Messing feints the counter takedown.
Messing blocks a head kick by Savinov.
Messing is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Messing lands with a straight right. Savinov didn't see that one coming.
Messing throws a body punch but Savinov moves out of range.
Savinov moves away from the strike by Messing.
Savinov throws a jab but it's blocked by Messing. #TD2#
Messing shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Messing trying to control from Savinov's half guard. Savinov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Messing throwing strikes but missing.
Messing has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Savinov keeping moving, preventing Messing from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Messing accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Messing trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Savinov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Savinov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Messing is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Savinov is aware though and is defending well.
Savinov wants to pass the guard but Messing is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savinov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Messing trying to control the position here.
Messing bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Savinov's guard. #REVB#
Messing trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Messing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savinov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Messing lands a couple of elbows.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Messing working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Messing trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Messing's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Messing won't allow Savinov to get back to his feet.
Messing looking to pass the guard.
Savinov wants to stand and escape but Messing is having none of it.
Messing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Messing trying to move into half guard but instead Savinov has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Messing wants to sweep here but Savinov controlling him for the moment.
Messing trying to control the position here. #SU#
Savinov stands up and waves to Messing to follow him. #T4#
Savinov looks to land a left hand but Messing moved out of range nicely.
Messing tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Messing.
Messing looks to throw the jab but Savinov is out of range.
Messing misses with a takedown
letting Savinov counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Gerard Messing has been cut.#KD#
Savinov lands a big head kick that sends Messing tumbling to the mat! Savinov takes a step backwards and waves Messing back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Savinov throws a head kick that misses.
Savinov misses with a head kick.
Messing misses the jab.
Alexev Savinov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savinov looks to throw the jab but Messing is out of range. #T5#
Messing throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Savinov.
Savinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Messing.
Messing tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Savinov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Savinov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD2#
Savinov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Messing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savinov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savinov is looking to stand up but Messing isn't so interested in that idea.
Messing looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Savinov is wriggling around but Messing manages to pass to half guard.
Savinov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Messing.
Messing makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Messing looking to sit in guard and control but Savinov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Savinov won't allow Messing to sweep him here.
Savinov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Messing throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T7#
Messing controlling the position.
Savinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Messing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Messing has control of Savinov's left arm, preventing Savinov from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Savinov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Savinov won't allow Messing to sweep him here.
Savinov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Messing is trying to control the position but Savinov postures up. #T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Savinov is posturing up here but Messing has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Savinov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Savinov has to tap! Slick submission there by Messing!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gerard Messing!
In his post fight interview, Gerard Messing started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TOF 192
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Man clinches up with Merchant and pushes him back against the cage.
Man softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Man misses with the head strike.
Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Merchant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Man blocks a body shot from Merchant.
Merchant leaning against his opponent.
Man misses with some punches.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merchant blocks an uppercut.
Merchant blocks an uppercut.
Merchant definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man misses with the head strike.
Man swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Man tries to throw a body punch but Merchant avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Merchant is looking to take this one to the mat.
Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Merchant.
A left hand lands to the body for Man.
Man tries a body shot but Merchant blocks it.
Merchant takes a shot to the head.
Merchant prevents a body shot from Man.
Merchant throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Merchant has hold of one of Man's legs. Man is fighting the takedown attempt but Merchant gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Merchant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Merchant trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
Man wants to stand and escape but Merchant is having none of it.
Merchant trying to control but Man is working from the bottom. #T2#
Merchant throwing strikes from guard but Man blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man keeping moving, preventing Merchant from controlling successfully.
Merchant loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Merchant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Man is trying to control the position but Merchant postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Merchant finds it's way through Man's defenses.
Man throws a half hearted mid kick.
Man thows a leg kick but Merchant checks it #TD#
and Merchant counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Merchant. #T3#
Merchant with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Merchant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Merchant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Man is keeping the position for now.
Man avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Merchant pushing down on Man's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Merchant not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Man manages to get to full guard.
Merchant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Merchant is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Merchant looking to sit in guard and control but Man gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Man won't allow Merchant to sweep him here.
Merchant trying to control the position.
Man is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Man is continuing to stall.#T5#
Merchant trying to keep a closed guard but Man is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Merchant is looking for a triangle but Man pushes his legs off easily.
Merchant wants to improve his position but instead Man has moved into half guard.
Merchant keeping hold of Man's head, controlling as best he can.
Merchant wants to control but Man passes into side. #T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Merchant tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merchant is working hard here to advance position.
Man wants to stand but Merchant has his arm trapped. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Merchant.#T7#
Merchant slips a straight right by Man.
Man moves away from the strike by Merchant.
Merchant lands with a cross.
Merchant lands with a straight right. Man didn't see that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Man looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Merchant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Man darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Devon Merchant has been cut.
Man looks to land a right hand but Merchant moved out of range.
Nasty Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T8#
A looping hook to the body misses from Merchant. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Devon Merchant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man scores with a jab to the body.
Man avoids the body shot from Merchant.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Man! But no joy.
Man swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Merchant feinted with a counter takedown.
Man lands a nice looking kick to the body. Merchant takes a step back to recover.
Merchant drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Merchant looks for a takedown but Man sprawls well.#T9#
Merchant misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Man with a jab.
Merchant moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Merchant finds it's target.
Merchant takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Merchant tries to counter with a takedown but Man is quick to defend against it.
Man throws a wild body kick that Merchant sees coming a mile off.
Merchant changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice leg kick from Man, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Merchant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Merchant.
Man swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Merchant misses with a lunging right hand
and Man counters with a good low kick that Merchant was not able to check.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nasty Man dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Merchant's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Merchant lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Merchant misses with an uppercut.
Merchant throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Merchant tries for a takedown but Man circles away easily
and Man counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, jab by Man - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merchant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Merchant moves out of range as Man throws a body kick.
Merchant changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Man darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#Devon Merchant's cut is getting worse.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Merchant.#CL2#
Man gets a clinch.
Man working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Man has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Man misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Merchant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Merchant throws out a powerful jab.
Merchant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man loads up on a big right hand but Merchant slips the punch.#T2#
Nice body punch from Merchant.
Merchant swings widly with a right hand
and Merchant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Merchant shoots for a takedown but Man saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A left lands for Man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Merchant lands a body shot.
Man pivots, looking for a leg kick but Merchant is out of range and Man settles back down.
Man loads up on a big right hand but Merchant slips the punch.
Merchant defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man slips under a jab.
Man slips a straight right by Merchant.
And Man responds with a good body kick, but Merchant manages to step out the way in time.
Merchant misses with a straight left.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Merchant.
Merchant defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Merchant throws a body shot but no joy.
Man slips a jab from Merchant.
Man lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Man with a nice calf kick.
Merchant staying out of range there.
Both fighters circling a little - Man finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Man displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Merchant.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Merchant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man tries to clinch but Merchant is having none of it.
Merchant drops down looking for a counter takedown but Man sprawls and moves away.
Merchant with a nice cross.#TD#
Merchant scores with a takedown into Man's guard.#T5#
Man keeping moving, preventing Merchant from controlling successfully.
Merchant sitting in guard here, content to control.
Man keeping full guard, as Merchant tries to pass.
Man keeping moving, preventing Merchant from controlling successfully.
Man being controlled here, momentarily.
Merchant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Merchant throws an elbow that misses. Man uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Merchant's guard. Nice move by Man!#REVB#
Man wants to stand but Merchant is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Merchant throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Merchant is trying to keep Man in close. #T7##SUB#
Merchant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Man is aware though and is defending well.
Man looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Man got a little sloppy there for a moment and Merchant has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Man has managed to get both his arms back between Merchant's legs - danger averted.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Man slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#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.
Merchant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Merchant fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Merchant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man.
Man throws a leg kick #TD#
and Merchant decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Man's guard.
Merchant won't allow Man to get back to his feet.
Merchant looking to sit in guard and control but Man gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Merchant throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Merchant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Merchant wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Man is now in half guard.
Merchant tries to roll over but Man keeps him under control.
Man wants to take a breather but Merchant is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merchant is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nasty Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Devon Merchant's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A cross from Man lands.
Man misses with a hook. Merchant ducked under it nicely.
Merchant takes one to the side of the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Man.
Man slips a jab from Merchant.
Man now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man lands with an uppercut that bounces Merchant off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Man has managed to clinch.
Merchant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Merchant tries for a takedown. No joy.
Man lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Man is working Merchant over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Man.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Man.
Man tries a body shot but Merchant blocks it.
A short left from Man.
Man lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#Merchant is rocked!#CUT2#Devon Merchant's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Man lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Merchant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Man creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Man pushes Merchant against the cage. Man is working some dirty boxing. Man pushes off with a quick right hook! Merchant goes down! Merchant tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Man moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nasty Man!
A very excited looking Nasty Man rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: TOF 191
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Panda doesn't manage to clinch there - Wooten Jr circles away. #CL2#
Wooten Jr pushes Panda up against the cage in a clinch.
Panda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wooten Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Panda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Panda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wooten Jr throws out a counter right but Panda avoids it with no problem.
Panda avoids the body shot from Wooten Jr.
Panda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wooten Jr pinned against the cage. Wooten Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've been hearing reports that Panda has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Panda doesn't manage to clinch there - Wooten Jr circles away.
Wooten Jr's coach down at Triumph Over Fear was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wooten Jr's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wooten Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mad Panda. 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.
Wooten Jr stuffs the takedown.
Wooten Jr wants to counter the offense by Panda and move into the clinch position.
Panda's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wooten Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Panda scrambles back to his feet.
Panda shoots and misses
and Wooten Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Panda looks to clinch
and Wooten Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Panda thinking.
Wooten Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Wooten Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Panda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wooten Jr enables Panda to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wooten Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Panda is stalling in the full guard.
Wooten Jr controlling Panda's posture.
Panda sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Wooten Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Panda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Panda tries to clinch but Wooten Jr is having none of it.
Wooten Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Panda pushes him away.#T3##TD#
Panda feints and as Wooten Jr raises his hands in defense, Panda changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooten Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda trying to control but Wooten Jr is working from the bottom.
Panda wants to pass the guard but Wooten Jr is keeping the position.#T4#
Panda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wooten Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Panda tries for a takedown but Wooten Jr circles away easily
and Wooten Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panda wants to clinch.#T5##CL2#
Wooten Jr rushes Panda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Panda tries to pull guard but Wooten Jr won't allow it.
A short right from Wooten Jr on the inside.
Wooten Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Wooten Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Wooten Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Wooten Jr misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Wooten Jr.
Panda jumps guard but Wooten Jr stands there with Panda around his waist. Panda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wooten Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wooten Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Panda pulls guard effortlessly.
Wooten Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6##SU2#
Wooten Jr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Panda is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wooten Jr! But no joy.
Panda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Panda tries to clinch up.#TD#
Panda scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Panda working away.
Wooten Jr tries to bench press Panda off him but Panda keeps the position.
Wooten Jr is not content to let Panda control the position. #T7#
Wooten Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Wooten Jr stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Panda is looking to take a break and control but Wooten Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Panda scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Panda trying to control the action but Wooten Jr is working from the bottom.
Wooten Jr trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Panda tries to control but Wooten Jr wriggling away. #T9#
Panda avoids the attempt from Wooten Jr to control.
Panda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wooten Jr is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wooten Jr tries to hold on but Panda pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Wooten Jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Wooten Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Panda.
Panda on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Panda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Panda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Panda fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wooten Jr sprawls well initially but Panda persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda controlling the pace. #SUB#
Panda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1#
Wooten Jr trying to hold on to Panda's head to control him but Panda postures up.
Wooten Jr controlling the position well. #SUB#
Panda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wooten Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wooten Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Panda is working away from the top position though.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wooten Jr holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wooten Jr throws out a loose jab but Panda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooten Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wooten Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wooten Jr wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Panda shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wooten Jr napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Panda trying to control the action but Wooten Jr is working from the bottom.
Wooten Jr wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3#
Wooten Jr is not content to let Panda control the position.
Panda working away.
Wooten Jr is trying to escape the position but Panda is controlling the position.
Wooten Jr struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Panda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wooten Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wooten Jr wants to control but Panda postures up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mad Panda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooten Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooten Jr stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mad Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wooten Jr.
Panda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wooten Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wooten Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Panda shakes him off and moves away.
Panda tries to clinch there but Wooten Jr circles away.
Wooten Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wooten Jr cracks a nice hook into Panda's ribs.
Panda tries to clinch there but Wooten Jr circles away.
Chad Wooten Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T5#
Panda tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wooten Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wooten Jr defends it nicely.
Panda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Panda takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Panda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wooten Jr.#ROC2#Panda is rocked!#T6#
Wooten Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oh Panda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Panda gets a double leg takedown into Wooten Jr's guard.
Panda seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooten Jr keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.
Wooten Jr is controlling Panda's posture.
Wooten Jr working a defensive guard but Panda manages to pass into side control anyway. #T7#
Panda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wooten Jr keeps working.
Wooten Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.
Mad Panda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooten Jr is trying to get back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Panda trying to control the action but Wooten Jr is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Panda misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Wooten Jr moves into the clinch.
Wooten Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Wooten Jr tries a body shot but Panda blocks it.
Wooten Jr lands a shot to the body.
Panda fails to pull guard.
A shot in the inside from Wooten Jr.
Wooten Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooten Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Panda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wooten Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pandas head.
Wooten Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Panda controls his hands.
Wooten Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooten Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T9#
Wooten Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD#
Panda pulls guard.
Wooten Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Wooten Jr has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Wooten Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Wooten Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Panda gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Panda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wooten Jr defends well and Panda ends up having to push Wooten Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Panda tries to pull guard but Wooten Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Panda drops back down to his feet.
Wooten Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Panda tries to pull guard but Wooten Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Panda drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mad Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Wooten Jr.
Panda tries to pull guard but Wooten Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda fails to pull guard.
Panda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wooten Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Panda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wooten Jr to keep the fight standing.
Wooten Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Wooten Jr works on Panda's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooten Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Wooten Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wooten Jr.
Wooten Jr pushes Panda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooten Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooten Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Panda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Panda is trying to pull guard but Wooten Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Chad Wooten Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wooten Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooten Jr creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Panda with a big uppercut! Panda tries to clinch up but Wooten Jr pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Panda to the mat! Panda covers up and Wooten Jr unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chad Wooten Jr!
A relieved looking Chad Wooten Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TOF 190
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1#
Ruyjini scores with a body shot.
Jab from Ruyjini.
No joy there for Ruyjini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Ruyjini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Kilgore counters with a quick kick to the body but Ruyjini blocks it.
Ruyjini misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruyjini moves out of range as Kilgore throws a body kick.
Kilgore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kilgore lands the left hand.#CUT#It looks like Ki Ruyjini has been cut.
A left lands for Ruyjini.
Ruyjini just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruyjini.
A big right from Ruyjini misses.
Kilgore is looking to counter punch.
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruyjini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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!
Ruyjini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilgore sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Kilgore misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Ruyjini counters with a crisp one two that drops Kilgore! Ruyjini thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kilgore to his feet! Kilgore is in big trouble!
Ruyjini takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kilgore misses with a shot to the body
and Ruyjini counters with a huge left! Kilgore is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ruyjini isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kilgore from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ruyjini!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ki Ruyjini!
Our winner, Ki Ruyjini, 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 190
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1#
Sparr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sparr scores with a hook to the body. Raivo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raivo moves out of range as Sparr strikes.
Sparr connects with a body shot that sends Raivo's belly button to the back.
Sparr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Raivo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sparr dips to his left and cracks Raivo with an uppercut!
Raivo throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Sparr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Raivo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparr scoring with punches from side control.
Sparr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sparr wants to control but Raivo is keeping him busy.
Raivo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sparr has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Raivo is not content to let Sparr control the position.
Sparr lands a few punches from side control.
Raivo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Raivo 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.
Sparr wants to control but Raivo is keeping him busy.
Raivo pushes Sparr away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sparr gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sparr lands an elbow.
Sparr trying to control the action but Raivo is working from the bottom.
Sparr cracks Raivo with a big elbow. #T2#
Raivo pushes Sparr away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sparr gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sparr landing strikes.
Raivo pushes Sparr away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sparr gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sparr trying to control the action but Raivo is working from the bottom.
Sparr 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.
Raivo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sparr working the ground and pound.
Sparr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sparr is putting a hurting on Raivo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sparr trying to control the position but Raivo is working away.
Raivo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Raivo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sparr throws an elbow but Raivo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Raivo wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Raivo taking a bit of punishment here - Sparr scoring with strikes. #ES2#
Raivo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Raivo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sparr lands with a good body shot.
Raivo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sparr misses with a right hand
and Raivo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raivo tries to clinch but Sparr is having none of it.
Sparr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Raivo.
Sparr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Raivo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sparr somewhat.
Sparr misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Raivo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparr.
Sparr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sparr jabs Raivo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sparr is looking to wear down Raivo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raivo tries to clinch but Sparr is having none of it.
Sparr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A punch lands to the side of Sparr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sparr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raivo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparr.#T5#
Raivo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raivo misses the jab.
Raivo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raivo. Sparr does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Raivo does no damage.
Sparr feinted with a counter takedown.
Sparr cracks Raivo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sparr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sparr tests Raivo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of Raivo 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T6#
The fighters circle momentarily. Raivo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Raivo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raivo slips under a jab.
Rabies Raivo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raivo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sparr tries to counter with a takedown but Raivo is quick to defend against it.
Raivo cracks Sparr with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparr slips under a jab.
Sparr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sparr shoots in for a takedown but Raivo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Raivo throws a big counter head kick but Sparr avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Sparr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T7#
Raivo throws a low kick but Sparr moves out of range easily.
Sparr tries for a takedown but Raivo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sparr scores with a nice strike.
Sparr lands a nice looking body shot.
Sparr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Raivo has time to react.
Sparr throws a hook but Raivo avoids it easily.
Raivo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sparr misses with a wild body shot.
Sparr misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raivo! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Sparr.
Sparr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Raivo throws a leg kick but Sparr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sparr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T8#
Raivo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparr. #CL2#
Raivo has managed to clinch.
Raivo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sparr backwards.
Sparr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Raivo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Raivo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sparr.
Raivo with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raivo ducks under a wild hook from Sparr.
Raivo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sparr's head.#ROC2#Sparr is rocked!
Raivo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sparr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Raivo thows a leg kick but Sparr checks it #TD#
and Sparr counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T9#
Raivo is looking to stand up but Sparr isn't so interested in that idea.
Sparr wants to control from the top but Raivo keeps moving.
Sparr stops Raivo from standing up.
Sparr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raivo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Raivo's head.
Sparr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Raivo wants to stand and escape but Sparr is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raivo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparr tries to free his leg and advance position but Raivo is retaining full guard.
Sparr is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Sparr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Raivo scores with a hook to the body. Sparr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raivo slips a straight right by Sparr.
Sparr lands a slapping body shot.
Sparr looks to score with a jab to the body but Raivo is just out of range.
Raivo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sparr misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr throws out a loose jab but Raivo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raivo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sparr misses with a wild body shot.
Raivo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Sparr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sparr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raivo can do to turn this around?
Raivo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sparr cracks Raivo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sparr moves away from the strike by Raivo.
Raivo stuns Sparr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raivo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch lands to the side of Raivo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Sparr does it's job there.
Sparr avoids the body shot from Raivo. #T2##TD#
Sparr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Raivo to the ground. Sparr is now in Raivo's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparr cracks Raivo with a solid left hand.
Sparr prevents Raivo from getting back to his feet.
Sparr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sparr trying to control but Raivo is working from the bottom.
Raivo is looking to stand up but Sparr isn't so interested in that idea.
Sparr tries to free his leg and advance position but Raivo is retaining full guard.
Sparr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Raivo's head.
Sparr postures up and lands a big shot to Raivo's brow.
Raivo keeping moving, preventing Sparr from controlling successfully.
Raivo is looking to stand up but Sparr isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Raivo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sparr is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3#
Sparr struggles to land a body shot inside as Raivo controls his hands.
Raivo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raivo gets underhooks to prevent Sparr's takedown attempt.
Raivo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raivo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Sparr.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raivo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raivo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sparr.
Raivo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Raivo misses with the head strike.
Sparr trying to control the position but instead, Raivo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sparr into the cage.#T4##BC2#
Raivo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raivo lands with a straight right. Sparr didn't see that one coming.
Raivo walks into a straight right hand from Sparr.
A shot to the liver by Raivo. Beautiful body shot.
Sparr looks for a takedown but Raivo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Sparr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparr loads up on a big right hand but Raivo slips the punch.#CL2#
Raivo forces Sparr back against the cage and clinches.#T5#
Raivo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raivo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raivo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raivo misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Raivo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sparr cracks Raivo with a good jab.
Sparr throws a body punch but Raivo moves out of range.
Raivo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#KD2#
Raivo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sparr sprawling to the canvas! Sparr rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Raivo finish him?!
Oh Sparr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sparr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raivo manages to avoid it.
Sparr seems to have got his legs back now.
Raivo misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Raivo.#T6#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raivo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Raivo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sparr.
Sparr works Raivo's body with a nice hook.
Raivo connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Sparr covering up! Raivo comes in with a big uppercut and Sparr goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rabies Raivo!
Our winner, Rabies Raivo, 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 188
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Cabango takes one to the side of the head.
Cabango displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Black throws out the jab.
Cabango misses with a body shot.
Black tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cabango throws a hook but Black blocks it.
Cabango throws a lazy right hand but Black sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabango throws a looping overhand right but Black ducks down to avoid it.
Black has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cabango.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Black has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cabango tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cabango misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabango throws a big shot that misses.
And Black tries to counter it with a takedown but Cabango pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cabango leaves Black with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Cabango misses its target.#T1#
Cabango misses with a straight left.
Cabango slips a jab from Black.
Cabango appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cabango throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Black counters with a takedown into side control.
Black postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB2#
Black tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Black has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Black tries for a kimura but Cabango is defending well.
Black working away.
Black is looking to take a break and control but Cabango is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Cabango pushes Black away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Black gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cabango definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Black working the head and body with strikes.
Cabango struggling a bit here.
Cabango is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Black is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Black is looking to take a break and control but Cabango is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Black throwing strikes but Cabango manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Cabango is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cabango wants to stand but Black has his arm trapped.
Black is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Black is looking for a sweep. Cabango is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Black looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Black is looking for a sweep. Cabango is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Black is still trying to improve position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cabango in particular looking to stall.
Black wants to get back to full guard.
Cabango tries to pass the half guard into mount. Black knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Black has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cabango is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Cabango sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Black throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Cabango misses its target.
Black throws a shot to the body. #TD2#
Black drives through with a takedown into Cabango's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Black scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Cabango throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Cabango is retaining full guard. #T6#
Cabango wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cabango looking to control.
Black wants to control from the top but Cabango keeps moving.
Cabango is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7##SUB#
Cabango escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cabango working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Black.
Black wants to control from the top but Cabango keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cabango scores with a leg kick.
Cabango pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Black back to the cage. Cabango follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cabango paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T8#
Cabango misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Black counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cabango won't be happy with that.
What's Cabango going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black tries to advance to mount but can't.
Black working away.
Cabango avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Black.
Cabango is trying to control Black's posture but Black avoids it.
Cabango dodges the ground and pound from Black.#T9#
Cabango is trying to control Black's posture but Black avoids it.
Cabango is not content to let Black control the position.
Black postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB2#
Black tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Black has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Cabango's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Devon Black will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Black ducks under a wild hook from Cabango.
Black feints the counter takedown.
Zai Zai Cabango is winning the standup battle so far.
Black swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cabango counters with a right hand to the body.
Black has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cabango.
Black shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cabango but Cabango pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cabango throws a big counter combination but Black scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cabango avoids the body shot from Black.
Black throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabango was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black misses with the combination.
Nice shot lands for Cabango.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Cabango.
Black connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Black changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cabango looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Black looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Black fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Black lands a decent elbow from side control.
Black working away.#T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Black.
Black is looking to take a break and control but Cabango is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cabango prevents Black from moving into mount.
Black has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cabango trying to control but Black flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Cabango trying to control the hands but Black won't let him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cabango's body. #T3#
Cabango trying to control the hands but Black won't let him.
Black is working the ground and pound. Can Cabango escape?
Black is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Black tightening his grip on Cabango, looking for the choke.
Cabango breaks Black's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T4#
Black looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cabango is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Black is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cabango is aware though and is defending well.
Black trying to keep a closed guard but Cabango is proving a slippery customer.
Black has a closed guard, preventing Cabango from standing up.
Black looking for a sweep. Not yet Black, not yet. #T5#
Black has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cabango is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Black is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cabango defends well.#T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Black looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Black working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Black had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cabango defends it easily.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Black shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cabango but Cabango pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cabango throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Black shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cabango is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Black dives into side control. #T7##REVR#
Black lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Black wants to control but Cabango is keeping him busy.
Cabango is trying to escape the position but Black is controlling the position.
Cabango prevents Black from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Cabango's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
I wouldn't like to be where Cabango is right now. #T8#
Cabango wants to get back to his feet but Black drags him back down.
Cabango wants to control but Black postures up.
Black is looking to take a break and control but Cabango is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cabango is trying to escape the position but Black is controlling the position.
Cabango keeps Black under control for a moment.
Black tries to move to mount but Cabango blocks the move with his legs. #T9#
Cabango looking for a sweep but Black has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Cabango tries to hold on but Black postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Cabango tries to land a leg kick but Black saw it coming and moves away.
Cabango misses with a wild body shot.
Black lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Black throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabango pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Cabango misses.
Cabango takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabango keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
Cabango takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Black throws a series of punches but Cabango avoids them all with ease. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cabango.
Nice jab there from Cabango.
Cabango scores with a head kick.
Black misses with a wild body shot.
Black swings for the body but Cabango moves out of range.
Black is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cabango rather than just go for the knockout.
Sloppy strikes from Cabango. Those never looked like landing.
And Black tries to counter it with a takedown but Cabango pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Devon Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cabango slaps away a takedown attempt from Black, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Cabango ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
Cabango jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cabango misses the shot to the body.
Black misses with a straight left.
Cabango ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cabango misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabango clobbers Black with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cabango slips a jab and a cross from Black.
Cabango throws out a loose jab but Black uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Black misses with an uppercut
and Cabango counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Black is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Black misses with a straight left.
Black works Cabango's body with a nice hook.
Cabango takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Black slips under a jab from Cabango.
Cabango throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
so Black counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Cabango is retaining full guard.
Cabango working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Black.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabango is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Cabango is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Black is aware though and is defending well.
Cabango trying to control the position.
Black sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cabango looking to control but Black passes into half guard.
Cabango is trying to maintain the position but Black is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Black is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cabango has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zai Zai Cabango has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5##SUB#
Cabango looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cabango actively working from the bottom here.
Black wants to control but Cabango is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Black throws a body punch but Cabango moves out of range.
Zai Zai Cabango is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cabango closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Black connects with a single shot there.
Black shoots in but no luck this time.
Black takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Black takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cabango scores with a jab.
Cabango moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabango falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Black counters with a single leg into guard. Cabango didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black trying to control but Cabango is working from the bottom.
Devon Black is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T7##SUB#
Cabango had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Black defends it easily.#SUB#
Cabango working for a triangle but Black defends it easily. #SUB#
Cabango is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Black defends well.
Black is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Black falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cabango counters with a leg kick.
No joy there for Black, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Cabango wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cabango jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T9#
Cabango keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabango throwing a counter right hand but Black manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Cabango. Those never looked like landing.
Cabango moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Cabango. Those never looked like landing.
Black fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cabango avoids it really well and circles away.
Zai Zai Cabango has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon Black.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black throws a looping overhand right but Cabango ducks down to avoid it.

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 Zai Zai Cabango.
I think Black 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Devon Black!
Devon Black is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Devon Black, 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 188
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Hands moves away from the strike by Passel.
Hands was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hands displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Passel throws out the jab.
Passel takes a swing at Hands's ribcage but misses.
Passel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hands sprawls well. Hands wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Passel gets slowly back to his feet.
Hands tries to work over Passel's front leg with a kick but Passel checks it.
Passel misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Passel throws a jab when Hands was well out of range.
Hands was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hands wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hands has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Passel throws a lazy right hand but Hands sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot lands for Passel.#T1#
A head kick misses from Hands.
Hands avoids the body shot from Passel.
It looked like Hands wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Passel 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 Passel off to one side.
It looked like Hands was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Passel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Passel lands a jab to the nose.
Happy Hands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hands connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Passel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hands to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Passel misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Passel blocks the leg kick.
Passel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Passel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hands defends well and Passel ends up having to push Hands into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hands was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Happy Hands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Passel.
Passel goes for a double leg but Hands avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hands continues to drive forward.
As Passel backs away, Hands returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
A big right from Hands misses.
Hands lands with a cross. #ROC#Passel is rocked!
Ben Passel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hands drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Passel right on the button. Passel goes down! Hands follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Hands gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Happy Hands!
A victorious Happy Hands thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TOF 188
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Kim rushes Harrison and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Harrison definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harrison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Harrison on the inside.
Kim stalling in the clinch.
Kim lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harrison lands with a light punch inside.
Harrison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harrison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Harrison on the inside.
Kim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kim lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim takes a shot to the head.
Harrison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kim misses with some punches.
Harrison scores with a shoulder strike.
Kim can't find room to land a body shot as Harrison controls the action.
Harrison softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harrison throws a head punch that misses.
Kim doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Harrison lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kim avoids a wild elbow strike from Harrison.
Harrison lands a body shot in the clinch.
Harrison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harrison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harrison lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kim or not.
Kim throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harrisons head.
Harrison prevents a body shot from Kim.
Harrison blocks an uppercut.
Harrison blocking some punches.
Harrison stalling against the cage.
Kim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harrison blocks a body shot from Kim.
Harrison throws a head punch that misses.
Harrison tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kim dodges an elbow strike from Harrison.
Harrison lands with a right to the head.
Kim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Harrison blocking some punches.
Harrison prevents a body shot from Kim.
Kim throws a punch but it's blocked by Harrison.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harrison stalling the fight.
Kim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harrison lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Kim.
Kim prevents a body shot from Harrison.
Kim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harrison'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.
Harrison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harrison blocks an uppercut.
Kim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harrison fails to pull guard.
Harrison tries a body shot but Kim blocks it. #T3#
Kim softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kim can't find room to land a body shot as Harrison controls the action.
Kim lands a shoulder strike.
Kim letting Harrison take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Kim fails to land.
Harrison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harrison working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kim lands a shot to the body.#TD#
Harrison jumps guard. #SUB#
Harrison is looking for a triangle here but Kim uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Harrison struggling a bit here.#T4#
Harrison is trying to get back to half guard.
Kim controlling from side mount.
Harrison tries to buck Kim off but Kim is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harrison can't do much from the bottom here.
Harrison parries the strikes from Kim easily there. Kim is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Harrison to escape.
Harrison struggling a bit here.#T5#
Harrison tries to control but Kim manages to take his back.
Harrison tries to escape the position.
Harrison wants to control his opponent's hands but Kim gets his hands free.
Harrison just looking to survive in the bad position.
Harrison tries to break free.
Kim is not going to allow Harrison to sit and survive in this position.
Kim missing with strikes from the back. #T6#
Kim missing with strikes.
Kim not allowing Harrison to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Harrison just trying to survive but Kim is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kim struggling to land strikes to the head as Harrison covers up.
Harrison is really stuck here.
Kim doesn't have the hooks in and Harrison manages to turn into his guard. #T7#
Harrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harrison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harrison is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Harrison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harrison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kim swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harrison pushes down on Kim's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kim is looking to control Harrison's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kim avoid being mounted?
Harrison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kim avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harrison.
Harrison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kim holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Harrison is keen to just control but Kim is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T9#
Kim blocks a head kick by Harrison.
A countering left hand to the body from Kim misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Harrison finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kim avoids the body shot from Harrison.
Yasol Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrison lands a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Harrison.
Harrison throws a head kick but Kim moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kim! But no joy.
Harrison tries a head kick but it misses.
Kim throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harrison counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kim thinking.
Donk. Kim catches Harrison right on the button with a cross.
Kim tries to clinch up.
Harrison lands a jab to the head.
Kim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harrison seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lito Harrison dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kim throws out a loose jab but Harrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kim tries to move into range but Harrison moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Yasol Kim has been cut.
Kim with a nice calf kick.
Kim closes the distance looking to clinch
and Harrison counters with a nice leg kick.
Kim fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kim connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim lunges at Harrison with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harrison's hand.
Kim lands with a shot to the body.
Kim with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Harrison misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Harrison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kim is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim.
It appears Harrison was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL2#
Kim fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harrison, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kim fails to land.
Harrison lands a body shot.
Kim misses with a punch on the inside.
Kim misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kim lands a hook that snaps the head of Harrison backwards.
Harrison lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harrison jumps guard but Kim stands there with Harrison around his waist. Harrison gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kim blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Harrison on the inside.
Harrison scores with a shot to the side of Kim's head.
A short right from Harrison.
Lito Harrison has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Kim swings wildly with an uppercut but Harrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kim has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Harrison seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kim can turn it around.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harrison creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Harrison stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Harrison lands an uppercut.
Kim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harrison misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Kim.
Harrison fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Harrison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kim misses with the head strike.
Harrison fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lito Harrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Kim - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Harrison lands a nice shot to the body.
Harrison lands a shot to the body.
Harrison blocks an uppercut.
Harrison blocks a body shot from Kim.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kim.
Kim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harrison presses Kim against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harrison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harrison is stalling here.
Kim works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD#
Harrison decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Harrison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kim defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrison wants to control the position but Kim says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T4#
Harrison controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Harrison looking for submissions off his back.
Harrison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kim is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kim in particular looking to stall.#T5##SUB#
Harrison looking for submissions off his back.
Harrison trying to control here. #SUB#
Harrison actively working from the bottom here.
Harrison trying to control here. #T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Harrison is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kim.
Harrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kim. #CL2#
Kim moves into the clinch successfully.
Harrison misses with a punch to the body.
Kim blocks an elbow strike.
Kim lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harrison backwards.
Kim throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harrisons head.
Kim throws a head punch that misses.
Kim throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harrison.
Kim blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T7#
Harrison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Kim - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kim.
Harrison scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Harrison successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Harrison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kim defends it easily.
Harrison is trying to control the position but Kim postures up.
Kim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Kim avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Harrison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T8##SUB#
Harrison throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kim escapes and throws Harrison's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kim trying to control the action but Harrison is working from the bottom.
Harrison is trying to control Kim's posture but Kim avoids it.
Harrison is looking to regain half guard here but Kim keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Harrison's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Harrison is trying to get back to half guard.
Kim is looking to take a break and control but Harrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kim fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yasol Kim will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yasol Kim's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kim punishes Harrison's body with a nice straight punch.
Kim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harrison bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Harrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kim.
A telegraphed right hand from Harrison misses the target.
Harrison moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kim throws a body shot but no joy.
Kim tries to clinch there but Harrison circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy body kick from Kim
and Harrison counters with a good, hard body kick but Kim shrugs it off.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Harrison.#CL2#
Kim moves into the clinch.#T1#
Harrison blocks an uppercut.
Harrison misses with a punch on the inside.
Harrison scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harrison takes a shot to the head.
Kim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harrison blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Harrison.
Kim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harrison prevents a body shot from Kim.
Kim throws a punch but it's blocked by Harrison.
Kim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harrison lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kim throws a punch but it's blocked by Harrison.
Harrison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harrison's elbow.
Harrison blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Harrison pulls guard successfully. #T2#
Harrison looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kim puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kim is pressing down on Harrison's thigh, looking to free his foot. Harrison is holding on for now.
Harrison is looking to control Kim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harrison avoid being mounted?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim wants to pass the guard but Harrison is defending well.
Harrison is looking to improve his position.
Harrison is looking to control Kim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harrison avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB#
Harrison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kim pulls his head out easily.
Kim wants to take a breather but Harrison is having none of it.
Harrison has his hands clasped together around Kim's back. He's all about the action.
Harrison is looking for a sweep. Kim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yasol Kim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harrison is concentrating on defense, preventing Kim from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
That kick from Kim tenderised Harrison's leg. Harrison is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kim lands with a nice body punch.
Harrison lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kim throws a body punch but Harrison moves out of range.
Harrison works Kim's body with a nice hook.
Harrison throws a body kick that misses.
Kim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harrison.
Kim scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harrison doesn't seem bothered though.
Kim clobbers Harrison with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Harrison lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Kim has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harrison misses with the head strike. #T5#
Harrison lands a shot to the body.
Kim tries a body shot but Harrison blocks it. #TD#
Harrison pulls Kim into guard. #SUB#
Harrison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kim defends it easily.
Harrison wants to control the position but Kim says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Harrison actively working from the bottom here.
Harrison trying to control here. #T6#
Harrison is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB#
Harrison looking for subs from the bottom but Kim mounts him!
Kim thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kim thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Harrison holds on, trying desperately to control.
Kim trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7#
Harrison tries to hold on but Kim pushes him away.
Kim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Harrison working to try and regain half guard.
Harrison tries to lock up and control but Kim gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Harrison tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harrison tries to hold on but Kim pushes him away.
Kim prevents Harrison from getting the reversal.
Harrison holds on to Kim around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Harrison working to try and regain half guard.
Harrison tries to hold on but Kim postures up.#T9#
Harrison is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kim content just to control the position here.
Harrison is looking to improve his position but Kim isn't that keen on the idea.
Kim avoids the attempt from Harrison to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harrison avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kim.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yasol Kim.
I think Kim 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yasol Kim!
Yasol Kim was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: TOF 189
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Gibbons. Beautiful body shot.
Pennington wants to clinch up but Gibbons keeps it at a distance.
Pennington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gibbons.
Gibbons keeps the fight on the outside.
Gibbons misses the jab.
Gibbons ducks under a wild hook from Pennington.
Pennington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gibbons.
Gibbons has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Gibbons throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Pennington counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gibbons's elbow.
Pennington lands an uppercut.
Pennington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gibbons tries to pull guard but Pennington holds him up against the cage and eventually Gibbons drops back down to his feet. #T1#
Gibbons tries to pull guard but Pennington forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pennington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gibbons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pennington misses with a body punch.
Gibbons blocks a body shot from Pennington.
Gibbons tries to break free but Pennington pushes him back against the cage.
Pennington keeps control of Gibbons as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Gibbons. #CUT#It looks like Floyd Pennington has been cut.
Pennington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gibbons blocking some punches.
Gibbons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pennington's elbow.
Pennington looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pennington presses Gibbons against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pennington fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Gibbons is trying to pull guard but Pennington turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roydell Gibbons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibbons blocks a body shot from Pennington.
A short right from Pennington.
Pennington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pennington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gibbons tries to pull guard but Pennington won't allow it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pennington takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gibbons jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pennington walks away with a smile on his face. Gibbons gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pennington stuns Gibbons with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gibbons's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pennington under the eye.
Gibbons throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Pennington has closed the distance and engaged Gibbons in a clinch. #T3#
Gibbons is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pennington.
Pennington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pennington blocking some punches.
Pennington misses with a punch to the body.
Pennington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pennington lands a body shot.
Gibbons swings wildly with an uppercut but Pennington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pennington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pennington digs a right hand underneath Gibbons's ribcage. Gibbons let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Gibbons is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pennington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pennington misses with a punch to the body.
Pennington stalling against the cage.
Pennington misses with a body punch.
Pennington has Gibbons pressed against the cage.
Gibbons is trying to stall.
Pennington will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gibbons up against the cage.
Gibbons can't break the clinch. #T5#
Pennington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pennington cracks Gibbons with a nice body shot.
Pennington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gibbons's elbow.
Gibbons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gibbons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Pennington.
A body shot lands from Pennington.
Pennington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gibbons's elbow.
Pennington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pennington lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gibbons backwards.
Pennington tries a body shot but Gibbons blocks it.
Pennington struggles to land a body shot inside as Gibbons controls his hands.
Pennington misses with a hook from the clinch. #T6#
Pennington struggles to land a body shot inside as Gibbons controls his hands.
Gibbons misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Gibbons pulls guard successfully.
Pennington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gibbons is keeping the position for now.
Pennington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gibbons looking to control.
Pennington controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Gibbons looking for a guillotine here but Pennington defends easily.
Pennington looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T7#
Pennington postures up.
Pennington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Gibbons is looking for a triangle but Pennington pushes his legs off easily. #SU2#
Pennington gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T8#
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.
Pennington throws a leg kick
and Gibbons counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pennington digs a good body shot into Gibbons's ribs.
Pennington throws a poor cross that misses
and Gibbons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pennington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pennington misses the jab.
Pennington fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Pennington.
Pennington misses with a series of wild punches. #T9#
Pennington misses with a body punch
and Pennington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pennington misses the jab.
Gibbons is looking for a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Pennington.
Pennington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pennington wants to clinch
enabling Gibbons to counter with a crisp jab.
Gibbons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gibbons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gibbons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pennington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Floyd Pennington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Floyd Pennington's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Pennington takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gibbons scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gibbons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Gibbons.
Pennington doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gibbons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pennington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbons misses with a straight left.
Gibbons scores with a jab. Pennington acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gibbons throws a right hand that Pennington ducks under and follows up with a left that Pennington also avoids with ease.#T1#
Pennington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gibbons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gibbons connects with a body shot.
Pennington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gibbons.
Pennington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pennington wants to counter with a clinch but Gibbons pushes him away.
An inside leg kick lands from Pennington.
Gibbons's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pennington under the eye.
Gibbons misses with a hook
enabling Pennington to counter with a crisp jab.
Gibbons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pennington circles away quickly and effectively.
Pennington lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Gibbons jabs at Pennington's body.
Pennington misses with a leg kick
and Gibbons counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Pennington tries to clinch but Gibbons moves out of range.
Roydell Gibbons is winning the standup battle so far.
Pennington just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Gibbons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pennington looks to throw the jab but Gibbons is out of range.
Gibbons scores with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Gibbons. That snapped Pennington's head back.
Gibbons scores with a jab.#T3#
Pennington looks to land a right hand but Gibbons moved out of range.
It looked like Gibbons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sloppy strikes from Pennington. Those never looked like landing.
Gibbons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pennington.
A big right from Gibbons misses.
A swing and a miss from Gibbons.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gibbons, as that shot connected. #CUT#That has opened up Floyd Pennington's cut even more.
Pennington staying out of range there.
Gibbons takes a swing at Pennington's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Pennington there.#CUT2#It looks like Roydell Gibbons has been cut.#T4#
The fighters circling - Gibbons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good exchange - Pennington coming out on top.
Pennington misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Gibbons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pennington throws a shot to the body.
Gibbons digs a good hook to Pennington's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gibbons looks to score with a jab to the body but Pennington is just out of range.
Pennington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gibbons manages to avoid it.
Gibbons is looking to counter punch.
Pennington cracks Gibbons with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gibbons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T5#
The crowd cheers as Gibbons lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pennington doesn't seem phased though.
Pennington misses with a shot to the body
and Pennington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pennington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Gibbons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pennington's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gibbons connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pennington scrambles back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Gibbons. Those never looked like landing.
Pennington steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gibbons.
Pennington connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pennington lands a body shot.
Pennington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gibbons was well out of range. Poor timing from Pennington.
Pennington loads up on a big right hand but Gibbons slips the punch.#T6#
Pennington with a hook.
Pennington swings for the body but Gibbons moves out of range.
Gibbons jabs Pennington right on the nose. Pennington blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pennington misses the shot to the body.
Pennington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pennington misses with a right hand
and Gibbons counters with a nice uppercut.
Gibbons moves out of range of the strikes.
Gibbons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gibbons connects with a single shot there.#T7#
Some wild striking there from Pennington. #KD#
Gibbons lands a left and a right that send Pennington crashing to the mat, dazed. Gibbons thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Pennington is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Floyd Pennington's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pennington darts in trying to clinch
and Gibbons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gibbons uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pennington has time to react.#T8#
Gibbons fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gibbons scores with the left hand. Pennington knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#Floyd Pennington's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Pennington smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gibbons slips under a jab.
Pennington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pennington walks into a stiff left hand from Gibbons.
Gibbons tests Pennington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gibbons loads up on a big right hand but Pennington slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Pennington misses.
Pennington throws a looping overhand right but Gibbons ducks down to avoid it.
As Pennington looks to move away, Gibbons throws a big counter combo but Pennington just gets out of the way.#T9#
Gibbons jabs at Pennington's body.
Pennington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gibbons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gibbons throws out a loose jab but Pennington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pennington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gibbons.
Good shot there by Pennington.
Pennington blocks a jab.
Pennington throws the left hand but Gibbons avoids the punch easily.
Pennington throws a right hand that Gibbons ducks under and follows up with a left that Gibbons also avoids with ease.
Gibbons appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roydell Gibbons dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Gibbons throws a poor cross that misses
and Pennington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gibbons walks into a straight right hand from Pennington.
Gibbons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pennington.
Gibbons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pennington.
Pennington tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pennington throws a lazy right hand but Gibbons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gibbons seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gibbons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pennington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Gibbons as he connects with a hook.
Pennington has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pennington connects with a looping right hand.
Gibbons checks a low kick from Pennington.
An attempted straight right counter from Gibbons misses the target.#T1#
Pennington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gibbons.
Pennington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Pennington misses.
Pennington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pennington tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gibbons staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Gibbons misses the target.
Gibbons is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pennington connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gibbons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gibbons takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Pennington feints a jab promting Gibbons to slip. Pennington then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gibbons slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pennington misses with a body shot.
Gibbons appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pennington throws a big shot that misses.
Gibbons connects with a body shot.
Pennington missing with a left hand there. Gibbons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Gibbons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pennington looks to land a right hand but Gibbons moved out of range.
Gibbons appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gibbons shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Pennington gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pennington lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Gibbons jumps guard but Pennington turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gibbons tries to work over Pennington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pennington misses with some punches.
Pennington lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pennington.
Pennington misses with a punch on the inside.
Pennington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pennington tries to work over Gibbons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gibbons.
Pennington tries a body shot but Gibbons blocks it. #T4#
Gibbons tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pennington just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pennington tries to throw a body punch but Gibbons avoids it by throwing Pennington back against the cage.
Pennington has a couple of punches blocked by Gibbons.
Pennington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pennington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gibbonss head.
Pennington misses with a body punch.
Pennington lands a body shot.
Pennington throws a head punch that misses.
Gibbons tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roydell Gibbons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pennington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pennington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pennington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gibbons backwards. #T5#
Pennington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gibbons lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pennington backwards.
Gibbons wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right handed body shot lands from Pennington.
Pennington lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Gibbons manages to pull guard.
Pennington sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pennington has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gibbons is proving hard to escape from.
Pennington seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Pennington is looking to pass into half guard but Gibbons pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gibbons is in guard.#REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pennington holds on and takes a little breather.
Gibbons wants to control from the top but Pennington keeps moving. #T7##SU#
Gibbons gets to his feet - Pennington follows without any prompting.
Gibbons misses with a few strikes there.
Gibbons takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pennington scores with a hook to the body. Gibbons takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big left from Gibbons misses. #T8#
Pennington cracks a nice hook into Gibbons's ribs.
Pennington throws a hook to the side of Gibbons's head but Gibbons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pennington takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gibbons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pennington.
Gibbons cracks a nice hook into Pennington's ribs.
Pennington cracks a nice hook into Gibbons's ribs.
Pennington lands a jab.
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!
Pennington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T9#
Pennington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Gibbons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gibbons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pennington.
Pennington is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gibbons.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roydell Gibbons!
Roydell Gibbons decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TOF 189
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Bliss takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bliss's coach down at Ragnarok\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bliss's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bliss misses with an uppercut.
Bliss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anubis.
Bliss appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bliss loads up on a big right hand but Anubis slips the punch.
Bliss looks to score with a jab to the body but Anubis is just out of range.
Anubis is looking for a counter combo.
Bliss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anubis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bliss sprawls and moves away.
Bliss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anubis.
Anubis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bliss sprawls well. Bliss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anubis gets slowly back to his feet.
Bliss throws out a counter right but Anubis avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bliss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bliss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anubis.
Bliss on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Anubis looks to land a left hand but Bliss moved out of range nicely.
Anubis misses the jab.
Bliss scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bliss throws a body shot but no joy.
Anubis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anubis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bliss is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bliss throws a nice looking combination but Anubis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bliss rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Anubis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bliss has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anubis is working away from the top position though.
Anubis controlling the pace. #T2#
Ground and pound from Anubis.
Bliss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anubis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anubis not doing much here.
Bliss wants to control but Anubis is keeping busy.
Bliss is not content to let Anubis control the position.
Still in half guard, Anubis seems content to control.
Bliss controlling the position well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bliss can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Bliss tries to get to full guard but Anubis has control of the leg.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Anubis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anubis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bliss.
Bliss takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bliss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anubis throws out the jab.
Bliss steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Anubis.
Anubis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anubis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bliss is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Anubis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blisss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab by Anubis.
Anubis scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Anubis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bliss's guard.
Anubis stops Bliss from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anubis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bliss's guard.
Anubis wants to control but Bliss is keeping him busy.
Bliss has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anubis is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Bliss avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anubis.
Anubis trying to control the action but Bliss is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Bliss pushes Anubis off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Anubis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bliss is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bliss is trying to stand up here but Anubis is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bliss trying to control here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Anubis connects with a nice short shot to Bliss's temple. #T6##SUB#
Anubis seems to be working for a kimura but Bliss defends the submission attempt.
Bliss controlling the position well. #SUB#
Anubis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Anubis thows a huge punch but Bliss dodges it nicely. #T7#
Bliss is trying to control but can't.
Bliss controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Anubis stops Bliss from getting back to his feet.
Bliss won't allow Anubis to pass to mount.
Anubis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anubis shoots in looking for a takedown. Bliss tries to sprawl out of it but Anubis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bliss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Bliss instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anubis.
Bliss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bliss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anubis wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horus Anubis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bliss misses with a punch to the body.
Anubis tries for a takedown but Bliss manages to get underhooks.
Anubis tries to pull guard but Bliss holds him up against the cage and eventually Anubis drops back down to his feet.
Bliss lands a left hand. #T9#
Anubis blocks a body shot from Bliss.
Anubis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bliss misses with a body punch.
Come on Bliss - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bliss has a couple of punches blocked by Anubis.
Anubis takes a shot to the head.
Anubis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bliss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bliss digs a right hand underneath Anubis's ribcage. Anubis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bliss throws a punch but it's blocked by Anubis.
Bliss leaning his opponent against the cage.
Anubis prevents a body shot from Bliss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Horus Anubis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Anubis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bliss falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anubis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bliss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anubis lunges at Bliss with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bliss's hand.
Nice uppercut there from Anubis.
Bliss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anubis.
Anubis attempts a counter takedown but Bliss avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anubis misses with a looping left.
Anubis misses with an uppercut
and Bliss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bliss moves out of range as Anubis strikes.#T1##TD#
Anubis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bliss to the ground. Anubis is now in Bliss's guard.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Event: TOF 189
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Pederson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pederson was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
Pederson throws a body shot but no joy.
Deanthony Pederson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pederson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Pederson misses with a body shot.
Pederson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Knight drives through with a takedown into Pederson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pederson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Knight is defending well. Pederson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Knight has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Pederson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Deanthony Pederson!
A very excited looking Deanthony Pederson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Terrance Knight was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn... Just Damn...'.

Event: TOF 189
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Gaines keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stewart.
Gaines uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stewart.
Stewart connects with a right hand. Gaines shakes it off.
A slow jab from Gaines misses its intended target.
Gaines swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stewart counters with a one-two to the body.
Stewart connects with a right hand. Gaines shakes it off.
Gaines pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaines throws a right hand that misses
and Stewart counters with a nice uppercut.
Stewart keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaines looks to land a right hand but Stewart moved out of range.
Stewart misses with a left hand
and Gaines counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stewart thinking. #T1#
Gaines swings for the body but Stewart moves out of range.
Gaines scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stewart rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gaines moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stewart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stewart misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Gaines's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stewart throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gaines on the side of the head.
Stewart moves out of range as Gaines strikes.
Gaines misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stewart counters with a nice body shot.
A nice combination there by Gaines. #CUT2#It looks like Danny Stewart has been cut.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Stewart.
Gaines throws out a counter right but Stewart avoids it with no problem.
Stewart digs a good body shot into Gaines's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart lands a two punch combo.
Gaines rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stewart counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stewart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gaines.
Stewart swinging wildly here.
Stewart throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gaines on the side of the head.
Gaines punishes Stewart's body with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Stewart has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T3#
Stewart throws the left hand but Gaines avoids the punch easily.
Stewart is looking to clinch but Gaines is avoiding it.
Stewart throws a lazy uppercut
and Gaines counters with a three punch combo that has Stewart backing up. Stewart nods at Gaines to acknowledge the strikes.
The fighters circling - Stewart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gaines misses with an uppercut
and Stewart connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gaines throws a right hand that misses
and Stewart connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stewart jabs Gaines right on the nose. Gaines blinks but takes it well.
Gaines misses with a hook. Stewart ducked under it nicely.
Stewart smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4##KD#
Oooooh!!! Stewart has knocked Gaines down with a huge combo! Stewart steps away and waves a wobbly Gaines back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Gaines is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stewart is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Gaines flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Gaines is out cold! Stewart holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Stewart!
A victorious Danny Stewart thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TOF 187
Date: Jan 05, 2025

#R1#
Seal misses the jab.
Seal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Seal avoids the head kick by Mao.
Decent striking displayed by Mao there.
Seal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mao.
A little jabbing left from Mao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mao looks to land a right hand but Seal moved out of range.
Mao dodges the punch combination from Seal.
Seal looks to score with a jab to the body but Mao is just out of range.
Mao scores with a head kick. Seal tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Seal looks to land a left hand but Mao moved out of range nicely.
Mao scores with a jab. Seal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A shot to the liver by Seal. Beautiful body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Mao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Seal takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mao blocks a jab.
Mao throws out a counter right but Seal avoids it with no problem.
Mao has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mao ducks under a wild hook from Seal.
A jab from Seal finds it's way through Mao's defenses.
Seal misses with a right hand
and Mao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Mao.
Seal misses with a few strikes there.
Seal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matt Seal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mao throws a sloppy head kick and Seal moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Seal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Seal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seal.
Mao counters with a body kick.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mao lands a front kick.
Seal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Seal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mao at a distance.
Seal lands with an overhand left.
Seal throws a body punch but Mao moves out of range.
Seal lands a nice shot to the body.
Seal throws a looping overhand right but Mao ducks down to avoid it.
Seal throws a combination. Mao tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Seal avoids a kick to the body.
Seal throws a right hand that Mao ducks under and follows up with a left that Mao also avoids with ease.
Mao throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#It looks like Matt Seal has been cut.
Seal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Seal loads up on a big right hand but Mao slips the punch.
Seal scores with a hook to the body. Mao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mao slips a jab from Seal.
Mao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seal.
Mao thinks about the counter body kick.
Mao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seal throws out the jab.
Seal misses with a body shot.
Seal is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mao's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Seal tries to bum rush Mao with a series of wild strikes but Mao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Seal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mao.
A telegraphed right hand from Seal misses the target.
The fighters circling - Seal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mao lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Seal throws a looping overhand right but Mao ducks down to avoid it.
Seal takes a kick to the side of the head.#T4#
Mao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seal.
Mao scores with a spinning back kick!
Mao avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mao staying out of range there.
Mao throws a head kick but Seal moves out of range.
Seal misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Mao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mao looks to throw the jab but Seal is out of range.
Seal swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mao tries a head kick but it misses.
Seal stuns Mao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Seal throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mao counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T5#
Seal throws an off balance right hand
letting Mao counter with a right hand.
Seal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Seal.
A big left from Seal misses.
And Mao responds with a good body kick, but Seal manages to step out the way in time.
Mao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Seal scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mao misses with a kick to the body.
Seal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Seal lands a jab.
Seal misses with a combination
letting Mao counter with a right hand.
Mao has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Seal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T6#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mao avoids the body shot from Seal.
Mao walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Seal lands a slapping body shot.
Seal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mao manages to avoid it.
Mao replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Seal blocks it well.
Seal misses with a lunging right hand
and Mao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mao thuds his right hand into Seal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Seal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Seal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mao was well out of range. Poor timing from Seal.
A telegraphed right hand from Seal misses the target.
Seal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seal misses with a hook
and Mao counters with a right hand to the body.
Seal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T7#
Mao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seal.
Mao is looking for the big counter here.
Seal looks to land a combination but Mao avoids it well.
Mao is looking for the big counter here.
A telegraphed right hand from Seal misses the target.
A big right from Seal misses.
Seal missing with a left hand there. Mao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seal misses with a body shot.
Seal blocks the body kick.
Seal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mao defending well as Seal loads up on a big left hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Mao finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Seal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mao lands a high kick!
Mao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seal throws out the jab. #T8#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Seal, as that shot connected.
Seal cracks a nice hook into Mao's ribs.
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!
Mao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mao raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Seal throws a poor cross that misses
and Mao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Seal misses with a few strikes there.
Mao doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Seal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mao throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Seal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mao.
Seal tries to bum rush Mao with a series of wild strikes but Mao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mao throws a big counter head kick but Seal avoids it with no problem.
Seal lands with a cross.
Mao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seal.
Mao is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A jab from Seal misses.
Mao looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T9#
Seal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Seal missing with a left hand there. Mao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seal is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Seal looks to land a left hand but Mao moved out of range nicely.
Mao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Seal.
Seal misses with a lunging right hand
and Mao counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Seal is rocked!
Seal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mao manages to avoid it.
Mao follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Oh Seal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seal.
Seal seems to have got his legs back now.
Mao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Seal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Seal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Seal's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mao.
The fighters circling - Seal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Mao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Seal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mao counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Mao 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big right from Seal misses.
Seal scores with a jab to the head.
Mao cracks Seal with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Seal misses the jab.
Seal moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seal misses with a combination
and Mao counters with a body kick that stops Seal in his tracks momentarily.
Seal throws a lazy right hand but Mao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mao is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Mao lands with a straight right. Seal didn't see that one coming.
Seal displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Seal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seal.
Seal throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seal. Mao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seal misses with a hook.
Seal will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mao avoids the body shot from Seal.
Mao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matt Seal is winning the standup battle so far.
Mao slips a jab from Seal.
Seal missing with a left hand there. Mao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mao misses with a body kick.#T2#
Seal loads up on a big right hand but Mao slips the punch.
Mao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Seal catches Mao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mao counters with a nice body shot.
Mao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Seal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mao staying out of range there.
Seal throws a big shot that misses.
Mao throws an off balance right hand
and Seal counters with a stiff right hand.
Seal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mao.
Mao shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mao throws a head kick that misses
and Mao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Danga de danga de dang - Seal scores with a four punch combination!
Seal looks to land a combination but Mao avoids it well. #T3#
Seal swings for the body but Mao moves out of range.
Mao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mao fakes the leg kick and cracks Seal in the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Seal lands a glancing blow to the side of Mao's head.
Mao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mao throws the kick towards the body but Seal avoids it.
Mao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mao there as he acknowledges the shot.
A lazy body kick from Mao
and Seal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Seal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Seal misses with a double jab
and Mao counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seal blocks the body kick.
Seal misses with an uppercut
letting Mao counter with a right hand.
Seal swings widly with a right hand
and Seal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mao throws a head kick that misses.
Mao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Seal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mao was well out of range. Poor timing from Seal.
Mao misses with the body kick
and Seal counters with a right hand to the body.
Seal misses with a body shot.
Seal throws out a loose jab but Mao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seal throws a series of punches but Mao avoids them all with ease.
Mao thinks about the counter body kick.
Seal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mao was well out of range. Poor timing from Seal.#T5#
A looping hook to the body misses from Seal. Mao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mao looks to land a left hand but Seal moved out of range nicely.
Seal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice cross by Seal.
Seal swinging wildly here.
Seal swings for the body but Mao moves out of range.
Mao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Seal takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mao throws a push kick but Seal slaps the foot to one side.
Mao moves away from the strike by Seal. #T6#
Seal finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Mao's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Seal falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yin Mao!
After winning the bout, Yin Mao thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 187
Date: Jan 05, 2025

#R1#
Clinton looks to score with a jab to the body but Bee is just out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Clinton. Bee shrugs it off though.
Clinton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice jab there from Clinton.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Clinton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clinton pushes Bee away with a front kick.
Clinton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Clinton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bee's head.#KD#
Clinton lands a big head kick that sends Bee tumbling to the mat! Clinton takes a step backwards and waves Bee back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Lruce Bee has been cut.
Clinton throws the kick towards the body but Bee avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bee! But no joy.
Clinton throws a body kick that misses
and Bee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clinton looks to land a body kick but Bee moved away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clinton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Clinton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Clinton throws a head kick but Bee moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Bee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Clinton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Clinton misses with an uppercut. Bee saw that one coming.
Clinton misses with a body kick.
Clinton throws a leg kick which misses Bee's front leg but catches the back leg as Bee tries to avoid it.
Clinton bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bee moves out of range as Clinton strikes.
Clinton throws a wild body kick that Bee sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Bee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bee! But no joy.
Clinton throws a head kick that misses
and Bee counters with a stiff right hand.
Clinton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Clinton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bee.
Clinton thuds his shin into the meat of Bee's side.
Clinton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bee.
Bee throws out a counter right but Clinton avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Clinton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Clinton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Clinton pushes Bee away with a front kick.
Clinton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A solid body kick from Clinton.
Bee slips a straight right by Clinton.
Bee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clinton.#T5#
Clinton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bee.
Bee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bee takes one to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Clinton misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clinton.
Clinton misses with the combination.
Bee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T6#
Clinton lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bee takes a step back to recover.
Clinton throws a head kick that misses.
Clinton throws a head kick that misses.
Bee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Clinton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bee on the side of the head.
Clinton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lucas Clinton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clinton misses with an uppercut. Bee saw that one coming.#T7#
Bee moves out of range as Clinton throws a body kick.
It seemed like Bee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clinton lands a head kick. Bee smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Clinton connects with a nice looking jab.
Clinton looks to land a combination but Bee avoids it well. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Clinton has knocked Bee down with a huge combo! Clinton steps away and waves a wobbly Bee back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Bee is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clinton misses with a hook. Bee ducked under it nicely.
Bee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bee is still on wobbly legs! Can Clinton finish him?
Clinton throws a body kick that misses.
Bee seems to have recovered his senses.#T8#
Clinton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Clinton throws a push kick but Bee slaps the foot to one side.
Bee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clinton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clinton throws a lazy uppercut
and Bee counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Clinton misses.
Bee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T9#
Bee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clinton can pounce on him.
Clinton throws an overhand right that lands on Bee's shoulder, as Bee tries to avoid the shot.
Bee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bee throws out a counter right but Clinton avoids it with no problem.
Bee avoids the head kick by Clinton.
A little jabbing left from Bee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Clinton throws a body kick that misses
and Bee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clinton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Clinton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lruce Bee's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bee defending well as Clinton loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Bee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Clinton misses with a looping left.
Bee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Clinton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clinton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bee moves away.
Bee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Clinton misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clinton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Bee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clinton throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
Clinton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clinton lands a head kick!
Clinton tries to land a body kick
and Bee counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been informed that Bee has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Clinton lands a head kick!
Bee avoids a kick to the body.
Clinton jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Clinton tries a head kick but it misses.
Bee avoids the head kick by Clinton.
Clinton misses with a straight left.
Clinton lands a nice looking body kick.
Clinton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clinton is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Bee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Clinton throws a sloppy head kick
and Clinton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clinton throws out a loose jab but Bee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clinton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bee throws out a counter right but Clinton avoids it with no problem.
Bee avoids the head kick by Clinton.
A little jabbing left from Bee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Clinton misses with a straight left.
Clinton connects with a body shot that sends Bee's belly button to the back.#T4#
Clinton explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Clinton takes a swing at Bee's ribcage but misses.
Bee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Clinton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bee slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Clinton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bee 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.
Clinton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Clinton throws a hook to the side of Bee's head but Bee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T5#
Clinton connects with the punch.
Clinton looks to land a body kick but Bee moved away.
Clinton looks to throw a body kick
and Bee counters with a straight right hand.
Bee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clinton.
Clinton tries to clinch but Bee moves out of range.
Clinton lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T6#
Bee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Clinton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Clinton throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bee has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Clinton.
Bee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bee throws out a counter right but Clinton avoids it with no problem.
Clinton wants to clinch up but Bee keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bee! But no joy.
Clinton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bee can do to turn this around?
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Clinton. Bee shrugs it off though. #T7#
Clinton takes a swing at Bee's ribcage but misses.
Bee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Clinton throws a nice head kick!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bee checks a leg kick.
Good work by Bee as he checks the leg kick.
Clinton lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Clinton throws a sloppy head kick and Bee moves out of range easily.
Bee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T8##KD#
Clinton lands a big head kick that sends Bee tumbling to the mat! Clinton takes a step backwards and waves Bee back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bee avoids the body shot from Clinton.
Clinton throws an overhand right that lands on Bee's shoulder, as Bee tries to avoid the shot.
Clinton misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Bee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clinton throws a head kick that misses.
Bee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clinton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bee throws out a counter right but Clinton avoids it with no problem.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bee might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Clinton has got the better of the exchanges.#T9#
Clinton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bee counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Lucas Clinton has been cut.
Clinton lands with a kick to the temple. Bee shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Clinton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid body kick from Clinton.
Bee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bee slips under a jab.
Bee throws out a counter right but Clinton avoids it with no problem.
Bee blocks a low kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Bee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Clinton dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Clinton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Clinton throws a head kick that misses.
Bee moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bee! But no joy.
Clinton throws a lazy head kick
and Clinton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clinton tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Bee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Clinton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bee! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clinton.
Clinton throws a wild body kick that Bee sees coming a mile off.
Bee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Clinton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Clinton missing with a left hand there. Bee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Bee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clinton throws a head kick that Bee semi-blocks.
Clinton scores with a jab to the head.
Clinton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Clinton looks to throw a body kick
enabling Bee to counter with a crisp jab. #T2##CL#
Clinton closes the distance and pushes Bee back into the cage.#BC2#
Bee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clinton keeps Bee at a distance using the push kick.
Bee staying out of range there.
It seemed like Bee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clinton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Clinton throws a right hand that misses
and Bee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Clinton. Bee does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Clinton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bee.
Bee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Clinton misses with a body kick.
Bee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clinton scores with a push kick.
Clinton scores with a kick to the body.
Clinton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bee! But no joy.
Clinton pushes Bee away with a front kick.#T4#
Bee on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Clinton throws a hook to the side of Bee's head but Bee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Bee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Clinton scores with a head kick. Bee tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bee avoids a punch combination nicely. #T5#
Clinton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Clinton throws a push kick but Bee slaps the foot to one side.
Clinton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bee! But no joy.
Bee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bee avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bee! But no joy.
Clinton misses with a looping left.#T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bee blocks a head kick by Clinton.
Clinton misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bee! But no joy.
Clinton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Clinton tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Bee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bee moves out of range of the body kick.
Bee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bee looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T7#
Clinton lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bee avoids the head kick by Clinton.
Bee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Clinton has managed to clinch.
Bee is looking to break free of the clinch but Clinton has double underhooks.
Clinton has Bee pressed against the cage, preventing Bee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Bee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clinton lands with a kick to the ribs.
Clinton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bee throws out a counter right but Clinton avoids it with no problem.#T8#
Clinton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Bee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clinton misses with the body kick
enabling Bee to counter with a crisp jab.
Clinton lands with a straight right. Bee didn't see that one coming.
Clinton throws a push kick but Bee slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from Bee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Clinton throws a sloppy head kick and Bee moves out of range easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Clinton, as that shot connected. #T9#
Bee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clinton.
A little jabbing left from Bee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Clinton throws a push kick but Bee slaps the foot to one side.
Clinton throws a sloppy head kick and Bee moves out of range easily.
Bee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clinton wants to clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: TOF 187
Date: Jan 05, 2025

#R1#
Hernandez works the jab nicely.
Hernandez moves into range and connects with a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hernandez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hernandez jabs at Love's body.
Hernandez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hernandez throws a hook but Love blocks it.
Hernandez wants to clinch up but Love keeps it at a distance.
Love scores with a jab.
Love cracks Hernandez with an open hand slap.
Love throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hernandez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hernandez misses with a hook
and Love counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Love misses the shot to the body. #T1##CL2#
Hernandez clinches up against the cage.
Hernandez misses with some punches.
Hernandez working aggressively here.
Hernandez can't get the takedown.
Hernandez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hernandez misses with some punches.
Hernandez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hernandez has a couple of punches blocked by Love.
Love lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Love is trying to break the clinch but Hernandez is controlling him.
Hernandez digs a right hand into Love's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Love's gas tank.
Love lands a nice shot to the body.
Love wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hernandez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Love tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hernandez looking for a takedown. #T2#
Love lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hernandez tries to throw a body punch but Love avoids it by throwing Hernandez back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hernandez.
Hernandez gets through Love's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with some punches.
Hernandez working aggressively here.
Love lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards. #BC2#
Hernandez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Hernandez closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a nice shot to the body.
Love definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Love tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hernandez's elbow.
Hernandez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Love scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Love stops a takedown attempt from Hernandez.
Mason Love has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Hernandez.#T3#
Hernandez prevents a body shot from Love.
A nice left hand lands by Love.
A nice left hand lands by Love. #BC#
Love breaks from the clinch.
Hernandez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Love tries to avoid it but Hernandez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Love to the ground. Love escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hernandez swings widly with a right hand
and Love counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Love walks into a left hand. #CUT2#It looks like Mason Love has been cut.
Love just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Hernandez.
Love throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Good exchange - Love coming out on top.#ROC#Hernandez is rocked!
Hernandez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Love counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mason Love!
Mason Love seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 187
Date: Jan 05, 2025

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

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

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