Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Just some fights 3
Date: Dec 15, 2024

#R1#
Hanma walks forward, straight into a front kick from Point.
Hanma throws a body shot but no joy.
Point misses with a body kick.
Hanma shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Point as he avoids it easily.
Hanma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kane Point seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanma throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Point works Hanma's body with a nice hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Point.
Point goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hanma swings for the body but Point moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hanma crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Point - the referee stops the clock and Hanma gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Point. Hanma manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Point bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hanma's head.
Hanma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Point lands with a nice body punch.
Hanma misses with a lunging right hand
and Point counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Point throws a body shot but no joy.
Point throws out a loose jab but Hanma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Point throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanma looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Point scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hanma throws a body shot but no joy.
Point lands with a good body shot.
Hanma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Point lands a head kick. Hanma smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Point's coach down at Blacktalians MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Point's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Point scores with a head kick.
Hanma moves out of range as Point throws a body kick.
Point cracks Hanma with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hanma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice shot lands for Point.
Point slaps away a takedown attempt from Hanma, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuujiro Hanma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Hanma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Point throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Point thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hanma if he has to take too many more of those.
Point throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hanma counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hanma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hanma shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Point scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Point fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanma manages to avoid it.
Point sizes up Hanma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hanma misses with a series of wild punches.
Point stuns Hanma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Point bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hanma's head backwards.
Point throws a body shot but no joy.
Point lands with a good body shot.
Hanma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hanma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Point. #T3#
Point throws a body punch but Hanma moves out of range.
Hanma is looking to wear down Point with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Point misses with a hook. Hanma ducked under it nicely.
Hanma misses with a hook to the body
enabling Point to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Point.
Nice shot by Point.
Kane Point is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Point swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Point wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Point scores with a sloppy right hand. Hanma should have avoided that one.
Hanma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Point misses with a body shot.
Hanma is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Point cracks Hanma with a good jab.
Hanma shoots in for a double leg but Point sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hanma looks to throw the jab but Point is out of range.
Hanma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Point dodges the punch combination from Hanma. #T4#
A lazy left from Point finds it's target.
Hanma walks into a left hand.
Point avoids the body shot from Hanma.
Point throws a head kick but Hanma moves out of range.
Point swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hanma to counter with a crisp jab.
Point lands a right hook to the body.
Hanma throws a jab but it's blocked by Point.
Hanma misses with a hook to the body
and Point counters with a right hand to the body.
Point throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hanma on the side of the head.
Hanma lands with a shot to the body.
Hanma sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanma. Point does a little dance to reset his feet.
Point defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hanma.
A countering left hand to the body from Point misses.
Point is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hanma had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Point scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hanma in his tracks.
Point tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanma was well out of range. Poor timing from Point.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Point dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Point lands a jab to the head.
A solid body kick from Point.
Point moves out of range of the strikes.
Point lands with a nice body punch.
A solid body kick from Point. #TD#
Hanma drives through with a takedown into Point's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Point working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hanma.
Hanma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Point swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Point looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hanma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Point pulls Hanma in close to prevent any damage.
Point has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Point looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanma is one step ahead there. #T1#
Point is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hanma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Point swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanma is working hard here to advance position.
Point avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Point is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Point is on top in guard. #REVB##T2##SU2#
Point gets to his feet - Hanma follows without any prompting.
Point connects with a nice looking jab.
Hanma stuns Point with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Point looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanma is just out of range.
Hanma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Point's head.
Nice body kick from Point.
Point misses the body punch #CL#
and Hanma counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hanma.
Point is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hanma swings wildly with an uppercut but Point uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanma throws a head punch that misses.
Hanma will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hanma.#T3#
Hanma avoiding damage.
Point pressing his opponent against the cage.
Point stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hanma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hanma pushes Point back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Point is stalling here.
Hanma is looking for a takedown.
Point prevents a body shot from Hanma. #T4#
Hanma tries to score a body lock takedown but Point shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuujiro Hanma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Point slowing the pace effectively.
Hanma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanma misses with the head strike.
Point has Hanma pushed against the cage.
Hanma misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hanma as Point tries to tie him up.
Hanma trying to stall but Point improves his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Point dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hanma tries to work over Point's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yuujiro Hanma will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Hanma looking to score a takedown here. Point is defending well but Hanma drives through and ends up in Point's guard.
Hanma wants to pass the guard but Point is keeping the position.
Point looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanma is one step ahead there.
Hanma scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hanma looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Hanma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanma trying to control but Point is working from the bottom.
Hanma wants to pass the guard but Point is keeping the position.#T1#
Hanma postures up in Point's guard and throws a big left but Point blocks it.
Point has his hands on Hanma's head, controlling the position.
Hanma sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Point holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Point goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nice body kick from Point.
Point connects with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Point as he connects with a hook.
Hanma misses with a wild combination.
Point doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A combination from Hanma does no damage.
Point appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hanma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hanma there as he acknowledges the shot.
Point throws a sloppy head kick and Hanma moves out of range easily.
It looked like Hanma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Point.
Point lands a head kick. Hanma smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hanma digs a good body shot into Point's ribs.
Hanma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Point was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanma.
Point scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Point bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Point fakes the leg kick and cracks Hanma in the body.
Point scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Hanma throws a body punch but Point moves out of range.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Point connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Point takes a swing at Hanma's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Point.#CL#
Hanma clinches up with Point and pushes him back against the cage.
Hanma struggles to land a body shot inside as Point controls his hands.
Hanma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanma tries to score a body lock takedown but Point shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Point controlling the action here for a moment.
Hanma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Point's elbow.
Hanma stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T4#
Point taking a breather.
Point stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting on Point's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#TD#
Hanma decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Point stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hanma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Point was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanma.
Point scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Point scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Point throws a shot to the body.
Point throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kane Point comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Point 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kane Point!
A relieved looking Kane Point 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 179
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Yobachukwu lands with a big right hook that stumbles Samuel - he's out on his feet here! Yobachukwu follows up with another monster hook that separates Samuel from consciousness! Samuel falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Yobachukwu stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Akubundu Yobachukwu!

Event: TOF 179
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Mihaylov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Clubber backs up against the cage. #CUT#It looks like Jimmy Clubber has been cut.
Mihaylov checks a low kick from Clubber.
Mihaylov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Clubber jabs at Mihaylov's body.#CL2#
Clubber gets a clinch.
Mihaylov tries to work over Clubber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clubber scores with a shot to the side of Mihaylov's head.
Mihaylov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clubber tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right hand to the body from Mihaylov.
Clubber blocks a body shot from Mihaylov.
Clubber lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mihaylov struggles to land a body shot inside as Clubber controls his hands. #TD#
Mihaylov jumps into guard, dragging Clubber to the mat.
Clubber must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Mihaylov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mihaylov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Mihaylov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clubber is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Mihaylov 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.
Mihaylov has a closed guard, preventing Clubber from standing up.
Clubber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mihaylov working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Mihaylov working for a triangle but Clubber defends it easily. #SUB#
Mihaylov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clubber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
Clubber gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Clubber has closed the distance and engaged Mihaylov in a clinch. #T2#
Mihaylov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Clubber just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mihaylov lands a body shot.
Mihaylov working aggressively here.
Clubber misses with a punch on the inside.
Clubber makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clubber.
Mihaylov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov misses with a body punch.
Mihaylov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mihaylov scores with a shot to the side of Clubber's head.
Mihaylov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Clubber just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mihaylov lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mihaylov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Clubber just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krasimir Mihaylov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clubber throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Clubber fails to land.
Mihaylov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mihaylov tries to work over Clubber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Mihaylov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Mihaylov slips a jab and a cross from Clubber.
Clubber looks to land a combination. Mihaylov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Krasimir Mihaylov has been cut.
Jimmy Clubber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mihaylov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Clubber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mihaylov throwing a counter right hand but Clubber manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mihaylov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Clubber lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mihaylov's sensitive parts.
Clubber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mihaylov throws out the jab.
Clubber looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Mihaylov moves into the clinch.
Clubber with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mihaylov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mihaylov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mihaylov jumps guard but Clubber turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clubber lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Clubber.
Clubber takes a shot to the head.
Mihaylov has a couple of punches blocked by Clubber.
Clubber misses with a punch to the body.
Mihaylov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mihaylov scores with a shoulder strike.
Mihaylov gets through Clubber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mihaylov struggles to land a body shot inside as Clubber controls his hands.
Clubber blocks an uppercut.
Clubber misses with a punch on the inside.
Clubber tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mihaylov avoids it.
Mihaylov tries to work over Clubber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Mihaylov drags the fight down to the ground.
Clubber wants to get up but he can't break Mihaylov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Mihaylov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clubber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Mihaylov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clubber defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Mihaylov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Mihaylov keeps moving.
Clubber won't allow Mihaylov to sweep him here. #SUB#
Mihaylov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Mihaylov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Clubber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mihaylov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clubber won't allow Mihaylov to sweep him here. #SUB#
Mihaylov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clubber defends well.
Mihaylov is trying to control the position but Clubber postures up. #T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Mihaylov working for a triangle but Clubber defends it easily.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Mihaylov keeps moving.
Mihaylov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clubber wants to stand but Mihaylov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mihaylov keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mihaylov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Clubber passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clubber in particular looking to stall.#T7#
Clubber trying to control the action but Mihaylov is working from the bottom.
Mihaylov tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.#SU2#
Clubber decides to return to a standing position.
Clubber takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A low kick from Mihaylov misses
and Clubber counters with a three punch combo that has Mihaylov backing up. Mihaylov nods at Clubber to acknowledge the strikes.
Clubber lands with a straight right. Mihaylov didn't see that one coming.
Clubber checks a low kick from Mihaylov.
Clubber misses with a body kick.
Mihaylov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Clubber.
Mihaylov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T8#
Jab, jab by Mihaylov - just one landing. #CUT#That has opened up Jimmy Clubber's cut even more.
Mihaylov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mihaylov lands a front kick.
We've been told by Mihaylov's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mihaylov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clubber defending well as Mihaylov loads up on a big left hand.
Clubber throws a body punch but Mihaylov moves out of range.
Mihaylov moves out of range as Clubber strikes.
Mihaylov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Clubber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clubber moves in looking to clinch but Mihaylov pushes him off.#T9#
Mihaylov throws a good cross that connects.
Mihaylov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clubber.
Donk. Mihaylov catches Clubber right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Clubber closes the distance and clinches.
Clubber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clubber misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mihaylov lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Mihaylov breaks from the clinch.
Mihaylov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clubber.
Nice body kick from Mihaylov.#CL#
Mihaylov clinches up against the cage.
A short left from Mihaylov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krasimir Mihaylov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mihaylov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clubber loads up on a big right hand but Mihaylov slips the punch.
And Mihaylov counters with a quick kick to the body but Clubber blocks it.
A jab lands there for Mihaylov.#KD2#
Clubber drops Mihaylov with a beautiful combination! Mihaylov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Clubber is looking for the KO!
A big left from Clubber misses.
Clubber falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Mihaylov counter with a right hand.
Clubber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mihaylov was well out of range. Poor timing from Clubber.
Mihaylov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clubber misses with a straight right.
Clubber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mihaylov.#T1##CL#
Mihaylov has closed the distance and engaged Clubber in a clinch.
Mihaylov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clubber throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mihaylovs head.
Mihaylov misses with a punch to the body.
Mihaylov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT#The cut above Jimmy Clubber's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mihaylov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mihaylov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mihaylov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Clubber lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mihaylov tries a body shot but Clubber blocks it.
Clubber has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mihaylov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Clubber can turn it around.
Clubber using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mihaylov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mihaylov misses with a punch to the body.
Krasimir Mihaylov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mihaylov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Clubber to keep the fight standing.
Clubber throws a punch but it's blocked by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mihaylov misses with a body punch. #BC#
Mihaylov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mihaylov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mihaylov duly obliges. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clubber throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mihaylov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krasimir Mihaylov is winning the standup battle so far.
Clubber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mihaylov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mihaylov connects with a looping right hand.
Mihaylov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clubber's head.#CUT#Jimmy Clubber's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mihaylov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Clubber lands a head shot.
Mihaylov throws a series of punches but Clubber moves out of range.
Clubber misses with a body shot.
Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clubber.
Mihaylov is looking to counter punch.
Mihaylov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Krasimir Mihaylov!
Krasimir Mihaylov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 180
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Smith wants to clinch
and Gibbons counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Agent Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Gibbons. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gibbons. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gibbons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.#CL2#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gibbons struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Gibbons definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith tries to work over Gibbons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Gibbons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gibbons avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith slips a straight right by Gibbons.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith lands an overhand right.
Nice body punch from Gibbons. #T1#
Gibbons throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Gibbons swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Gibbons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Gibbons counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Gibbons to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gibbons appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Gibbons moved out of range.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gibbons misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gibbons throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Gibbons counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith thumps Gibbons with a low kick.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Gibbons drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gibbons comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gibbons misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Gibbons is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Gibbons counters with a straight that turns Smith's legs to rubber! Gibbons pushes forward with more strikes and Smith goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roydell Gibbons!
A relieved looking Roydell Gibbons thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Agent Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn'.

Event: Just some fights 2
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Rhodeo scores with a sloppy right hand. Von Lewinksi should have avoided that one.
Rhodeo throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Rhodeo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rhodeo stays in close to Von Lewinksi's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rhodeo is aware though and is defending well.
Rhodeo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rhodeo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Von Lewinksi's head.#SUB2#
Rhodeo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Von Lewinksi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rhodeo has managed to get both his arms back between Von Lewinksi's legs - danger averted.
Rhodeo stands up over Von Lewinksi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rhodeo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Von Lewinksi's head.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rhodeo lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi working for a triangle but Rhodeo defends it easily.
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Lewinksi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Rhodeo landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking for a guillotine here but Rhodeo defends easily.
Rhodeo is in close to Von Lewinksi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rhodeo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rhodeo working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rhodeo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rhodeo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rhodeo passes Von Lewinksi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rhodeo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodeo working over Von Lewinksi with some ground and pound. Von Lewinksi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rhodeo in particular looking to stall.
Von Lewinksi taking some punishment here, with Rhodeo in his half guard.
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. Rhodeo connects with a nice short shot to Von Lewinksi's temple. #T2#
Rhodeo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rhodeo is nestled in close to Von Lewinksi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhodeo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rhodeo lands a nice short elbow.
Rhodeo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rhodeo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rhodeo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi actively working from the bottom here.
Rhodeo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Von Lewinksi has hold of Rhodeo's hands but Rhodeo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rhodeo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rhodeo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rhodeo lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rhodeo pulls his head out easily.
Rhodeo drops an elbow to the side of Von Lewinksi's head.
Rhodeo working the head and body with strikes.
Rhodeo trying to control the action but Von Lewinksi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rhodeo seems to be looking for submissions.
Rhodeo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back.
Rhodeo is looking to take a break and control but Von Lewinksi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi actively working from the bottom here.
Von Lewinksi looks winded!
Von Lewinksi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rhodeo scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Rhodeo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rhodeo is nestled in close to Von Lewinksi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing 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. Rhodeo connects with a nice short shot to Von Lewinksi's temple. #ROC#Von Lewinksi is rocked!
Von Lewinksi tries to get to full guard but Rhodeo has control of the leg.
Von Lewinksi is still in real trouble! Can Rhodeo finish him?#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi actively working from the bottom here.
Von Lewinksi seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi actively working from the bottom here.
Rhodeo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rhodeo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rhodeo drops an elbow to the side of Von Lewinksi's head.
Nice strikes from Rhodeo there.
Ground and pound from Rhodeo.
Rhodeo lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Von Lewinksi quite badly. Von Lewinksi pulls Rhodeo in close trying to recover. Rhodeo postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Von Lewinksi on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Von Lewinksi doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dusty Rhodeo!
Dusty Rhodeo gave a mention to Fantasy Threads in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: TOF 175
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Lee takes a swing at Nielson's ribcage but misses.
Lee lands a front kick.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Nielson scores with a hook.
A head kick misses from Nielson.
Nice body kick there by Lee.
Nielson stuns Lee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Nielson attempts a counter takedown but Lee avoids it well and moves away.
Lee lands with a kick to the ribs.
Crunch! Lee slams his shin into Nielson's torso.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nielson at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee slips a straight right by Nielson.
Lee tries a quick counter leg kick but Nielson is wise to it.
Nielson checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Lee misses with a head kick.
Nielson staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
Nielson is looking to counter punch.
Nielson misses with a leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Nielson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lee.
Nielson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lee.
Nielson goes for a double leg but Lee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lee continues to drive forward.#TD#
Nielson decides to pull guard.
Lee throws a big right hand that misses.
Lee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nielson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nielson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nielson keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #T2#
Lee advances to half guard.
Nielson wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nielson's head.
Lee with the ground and pound but Nielson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lee advances to half guard.
Nielson trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up. #SU2#
Lee decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Lee stuns Nielson 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!
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee punishes Nielson's body with a nice straight punch.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Nielson moved out of range.
And Nielson counters with a quick kick to the body but Lee blocks it.#T3#
Lee throws a wild body kick that Nielson sees coming a mile off.
Lee looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Nielson counters with a single leg into guard. Lee didn't expect that.
Lee wants to stand but Nielson is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Lee throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nielson uses it to pass to side control.
Nielson is putting a hurting on Lee here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nielson grinds an elbow into Lee's temple.
Nielson 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.
Lee looks to move to half guard but instead Nielson has passed into mount! Damn!
Lee 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.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Nielson's attempts to control the action.
Lee looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Nielson trying to control.#T4#
Nielson is hanging on to Lee's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Lee defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lee trying to get back to his feet but Nielson is in full control for now.
Lee tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nielson controlling from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Nielson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lee is on top in guard.
Nielson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Lee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lee wants to control from the top but Nielson keeps moving.
Lee postures up. #SUB#
Nielson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lee wants to control from the top but Nielson keeps moving.
Nielson is trying to keep Lee in close.
Nielson controlling Lee's posture.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nielson pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Nielson blocks nicely.
Nielson seems keen to control Lee's posture.
Lee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU2#
Nielson is working an open guard so Lee takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nielson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Rock Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick lands for Lee.
Nielson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T7#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nielson. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nielson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lee lands a body shot.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Nielson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lee can pounce on him.
Lee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lee throws a leg kick but Nielson checks it.
Nielson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jab from Lee.
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Nielson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee lands a jab to the head.
Nielson digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Nielson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T8#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee cracks a nice hook into Nielson's ribs.
Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Lee misses with a hook.
Nielson scores with a jab to the head.
Lee takes a swing at Nielson's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by Lee.
Lee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lee blocks a head kick by Nielson.
Nielson throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Lee throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T9#
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lee looks to land a body kick but Nielson moved away.
Nielson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lee looks to land a combination but Nielson avoids it well.
Nielson tries to counter with a takedown but Lee is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Nielson gets a clinch.
Nielson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#BC2#
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Nielson throws an off balance right hand
and Lee counters with a good low kick that Nielson was not able to check.
Lee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lee throws the left hand but Nielson avoids the punch easily.
Nielson takes one to the chin there.
Nice defenses there by Nielson.
Lee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nielson avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rock Lee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nielson checks the leg kick nicely there.
An attempted straight right counter from Nielson misses the target.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nielson throws a solid leg kick but Lee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nielson.
Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nielson walks into a left hand.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Nielson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rock Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Nielson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee slips a jab from Nielson.
Nielson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Nielson throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee tries a quick counter leg kick but Nielson is wise to it.
Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lee tries to bum rush Nielson with a series of wild strikes but Nielson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nielson lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Nielson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nielson.
Nielson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lee sprawls and moves away.
Nielson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lee cracks Nielson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nielson doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Lee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lee slips under a jab.
A lazy body kick from Lee #TD#
and Nielson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nielson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nielson stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Lee looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nielson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nielson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nielson is taking a breather. Lee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee is pressing down on Nielson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nielson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Nielson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nielson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nielson is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB2#
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Nielson defends easily.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Nielson from controlling successfully.
Nielson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nielson is fighting to break Lee's control of his arms but Lee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nielson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nielson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lee blocks a leg kick.
Nielson throws a head kick that misses.
Lee takes a swing at Nielson's ribcage but misses.
Nielson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nielson under the eye.
Rock Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Lee does no damage. #CL#
Nielson rushes Lee and presses him up against the cage.
Nielson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T5#
Nielson is struggling to control the position.
Nielson has Lee pressed against the cage, preventing Lee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lee is trying to push Nielson away but Nielson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Nielson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Nielson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Nielson wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Nielson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nielson wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #T6#
Nielson lands a couple of digs.
Nielson cracks Lee with a solid left hand.
Lee working a defensive guard but Nielson passes into half guard.
Lee tries to roll over but Nielson keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nielson is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nielson to get the leverage.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Lee controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nielson wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.
Lee wants to improve his position but Nielson is controlling well. #SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions off his back.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nielson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nielson throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nielson has time to react.
Nielson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nielson connects with a jab.#T9#
Lee throws a combination that misses
and Nielson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Nielson moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Nielson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee throws a body kick that misses.
Lee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lee feints a jab promting Nielson to slip. Lee then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nielson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nielson lands a leg kick that knocks Lee off balance momentarily.
Nielson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nielson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lee avoids the head kick by Nielson.
Lee lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nielson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lee is looking to land body kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rock Lee 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lee connects with a single shot there.
Nielson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lee.
Lee scores with a one two! Nielson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lee takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#TD#
Lee gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nielson controlling from the top position.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet. #T1#
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Lee wants to control from the top but Nielson keeps moving.
Nielson looking to control.
Nielson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SU2#
Lee stands and steps away. Nielson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A shot to the liver by Lee. Beautiful body shot.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Nielson is just out of range.
Nielson looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
Lee tries to bum rush Nielson with a series of wild strikes but Nielson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Nielson is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Lee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lee.#T2#
Lee misses with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Lee.
Nielson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee lands a head shot.
Nielson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nielson moves out of range as Lee strikes.
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!
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nielson doesn't seem bothered though.
Nielson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nielson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Nielson fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Lee scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Lee throws a series of punches but Nielson avoids them all with ease.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nielson manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Lee.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nielson counters with a left to the body.
Nielson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rock Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nielson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lee can pounce on him.
A left and a right from Lee both land. Nice combination.
Lee throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Nielson counters with a shoot takedown. Lee fights it but they end up in guard.

Lee has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nielson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee misses with a double jab #TD#
and Nielson counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T4##SUB2#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nielson defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nielson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lee 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.
Lee is trying to control the position but Nielson postures up. #SUB2#
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Nielson pushes his legs off easily.
Nielson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patrick Nielson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Nielson postures up.
Nielson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nielson is one step ahead there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nielson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lee's head.#T6#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Nielson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nielson has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
Nielson stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nielson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nielson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lee to see if he's OK.
Nielson wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Nielson is chipping away with strikes. #T7#
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
Lee is not content to let Nielson control the position.
Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lee trying his best to control but Nielson has mounted him.
Nielson looking to finish Lee with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lee!
Lee regains half guard.#SUB2#
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8##SUB#
Nielson is looking for a kimura here.
Nielson is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
Lee is in trouble now - Nielson has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Lee defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nielson.
Lee is looking to improve his position but Nielson isn't that keen on the idea.#T9#
Nielson lands a big shot there that rocks Lee but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lee wants to hold on but Nielson pushes him away.
Nielson tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Lee tries to hold on but Nielson pushes him away.
Lee is looking to get to half guard.
Lee tries to lock up and control but Nielson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rock Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nielson with shots to the head and body - Lee looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lee is working to get back to half guard.
Nielson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rock Lee.
I've got Lee winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rock Lee!
A very excited looking Rock Lee 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: SMASH: Ghetea vs Buddha
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1#
Hanma misses with a straight left.
Vrjalya changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vrjalya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vrjalya attempts a counter takedown but Hanma avoids it well and moves away.
Hanma scores with a nice right hand.
Hanma swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Vrjalya counters with a takedown into side control.
Vrjalya trying to control the action but Hanma is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Hanma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma is looking to reverse the position.
Hanma is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vrjalya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanma keeps working.
Hanma tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1##SUB#
Vrjalya is trying to get an arm triangle but Hanma is defending well.
Hanma 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.
Vrjalya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanma keeps working.
Hanma tries to bench press Vrjalya off him but Vrjalya keeps the position.
Hanma is still trying to improve position.
Hanma sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vrjalya is looking to advance position but Hanma won't allow it.
Hanma wants to improve his position but Vrjalya is controlling well. #ES2#
Hanma has one foot on Vrjalya's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Vrjalya ducks down to avoid it.
Vrjalya feinted with a counter takedown.
Hanma misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice combination there by Hanma. #CUT2#It looks like Ken Vrjalya has been cut.
Hanma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vrjalya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vrjalya moves out of range of the strikes.
Hanma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma misses with an uppercut.
Vrjalya half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hanma throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Hanma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Vrjalya is just out of range.
Vrjalya attempts a counter takedown but Hanma avoids it well and moves away.
Vrjalya slips under a jab.
Vrjalya appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Baki Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanma connects with a body shot.
Hanma misses with a body shot.
Vrjalya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanma.
Vrjalya drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hanma sprawls and moves away.
Hanma throws a hook but Vrjalya blocks it.
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Vrjalya is just out of range.
Vrjalya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanma. Vrjalya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vrjalya changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vrjalya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vrjalya drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hanma sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Vrjalya takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vrjalya half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hanma misses with a looping left.
Hanma throws a series of punches but Vrjalya avoids them all with ease.
Vrjalya drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hanma sprawls and moves away.
Vrjalya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vrjalya attempts a counter takedown but Hanma avoids it well and moves away.
Hanma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vrjalya half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hanma throws a jab but it's blocked by Vrjalya.
Hanma misses with a wild body shot.
Hanma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vrjalya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vrjalya feinted with a counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baki Hanma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ken Vrjalya'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#
Hanma throws a solid leg kick but Vrjalya takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hanma.
Vrjalya attempts a counter takedown but Hanma avoids it well and moves away.
Hanma takes a swing at Vrjalya's ribcage but misses.
Vrjalya tries to counter with a takedown but Hanma is quick to defend against it.
Hanma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vrjalya was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanma.
Hanma throws the left hand but Vrjalya avoids the punch easily.
Hanma throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Vrjalya counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hanma!
Vrjalya trying to control the action but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Hanma is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vrjalya's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrjalya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanma keeps working.
Vrjalya moves nicely into side control.
Hanma is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Hanma is trying to get back to his feet.
Hanma is not content to let Vrjalya control the position.
Hanma sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hanma is staying active underneath Vrjalya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hanma is looking to improve his position.
Vrjalya trying to mount his opponent but Hanma defends it. #ES2#
Hanma manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2#
Hanma lands a slapping body shot.
Baki Hanma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vrjalya stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vrjalya ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Hanma swinging wildly here.
Vrjalya tries to counter with a takedown but Hanma is quick to defend against it.
Vrjalya takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hanma throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Vrjalya counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanma is looking for a sweep. Vrjalya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Hanma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vrjalya wants to pass the guard but Hanma is defending well. #T3#
Hanma is looking to control Vrjalya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hanma avoid being mounted?
Hanma looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vrjalya blocks the strikes from Hanma.
Hanma is staying active underneath Vrjalya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hanma trying to hold on to Vrjalya's head to control him but Vrjalya postures up.
Vrjalya frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hanma is looking to improve his position but Vrjalya isn't that keen on the idea.
Vrjalya wants to take his opponent's back but Hanma doesn't allow it. #T4#
Vrjalya can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hanma is looking to escape.
Hanma really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vrjalya fails to move to back control.
Hanma bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hanma with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baki Hanma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ken Vrjalya's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hanma connects with a single shot there.
Hanma misses the jab.
Vrjalya feinted with a counter takedown.
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Vrjalya ducks down to avoid it.
A left lands for Hanma.
Hanma misses with a looping left.
Vrjalya feinted with a counter takedown.
Hanma misses with a hook.
Hanma misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma looks to land a right hand but Vrjalya moved out of range.
Vrjalya drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hanma sprawls and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hanma, as that shot connected.
Hanma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Hanma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanma. Vrjalya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vrjalya half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Vrjalya ducks down to avoid it.
Vrjalya drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hanma sprawls and moves away.
A left and a right from Hanma both land. Nice combination.
Hanma misses with a looping right.
Vrjalya tries to counter with a takedown but Hanma is quick to defend against it.
Hanma throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Vrjalya decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hanma's guard.#SUB2#
Hanma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hanma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Hanma isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vrjalya stacks Hanma on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Vrjalya!
Hanma gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ken Vrjalya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vrjalya is trying to control the action in half guard but Hanma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vrjalya trying to control from half guard but Hanma is working away.
Vrjalya is looking to pass Hanma's guard but actually Hanma recovers to full guard.
Vrjalya trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Vrjalya passes Hanma's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vrjalya wants to pass the guard but Hanma is defending well.
Hanma is looking for a sweep. Vrjalya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Hanma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vrjalya's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vrjalya's back!
Vrjalya manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hanma's guard. Nice work there by Vrjalya.
Hanma can't keep his opponent in guard - Vrjalya advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ken Vrjalya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vrjalya is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hanma!
Vrjalya fails to move to back control.
Vrjalya looking to control but Hanma is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vrjalya controlling from mount.
Hanma is squirming around, avoiding Vrjalya's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Hanma sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vrjalya prevents Hanma from standing back up.
Hanma is not content to let Vrjalya control the position.
Hanma tries to get to full guard but Vrjalya has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Hanma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vrjalya pulls his head out easily.
Vrjalya wants to pass to mount but Hanma is defending the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baki Hanma!
After the big win, Baki Hanma made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sakura Style and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: GAMMA#1113 Cleever v Kalske
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Karokaro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rivers lands a right hook to the body.
Rivers ducks under a wild hook from Karokaro.
Karokaro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rivers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rivers shoots in but Karokaro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Karokaro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rivers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Karokaro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Karokaro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karokaro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rivers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rivers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Karokaro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rivers misses with a takedown
enabling Karokaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Rivers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Rivers clinches. #T1#
Rivers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Karokaro prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clint Rivers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Karokaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karokaro scores with a one two! Rivers had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Roberto Karokaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Rivers moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Karokaro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karokaro working Rivers over with knees to the body.
Rivers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rivers throws a head punch that misses.
Rivers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karokaro walks away with a smile on his face. Rivers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rivers misses with a lunging right hand
and Karokaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Rivers avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Karokaro throws a jab when Rivers was well out of range.
Rivers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karokaro slips under a jab from Rivers.
Karokaro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rivers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karokaro counters with a stiff right hand.
Rivers throws a good cross that connects.
Rivers misses with a hook
and Karokaro counters with a thumping low kick.
Rivers fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karokaro checks it well.
Karokaro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karokaro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Rivers drives through and clinches with Karokaro against the cage.
Rivers tries a body shot but Karokaro blocks it.
Karokaro is trying to push Rivers away but Rivers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Karokaro can't break the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Karokaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rivers fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rivers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Karokaro responds with a good body kick, but Rivers manages to step out the way in time.
Karokaro misses the jab.
Karokaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Karokaro keeps the fight on the outside.
Rivers backing away here, and Karokaro unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Karokaro leaves Rivers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rivers misses with a left hand
and Karokaro counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Karokaro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Rivers was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Karokaro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T4#
Karokaro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karokaro throws a nice looking combination but Rivers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rivers lands a nice shot that snaps Karokaro's head back.
Rivers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rivers throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Karokaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rivers slips a straight right by Karokaro.
Rivers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rivers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rivers takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rivers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karokaro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Clint Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers misses with an uppercut. Karokaro saw that one coming.
Karokaro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Karokaro delivers a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Karokaro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Karokaro scores with a four punch combination!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rivers. Karokaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rivers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Karokaro moves away and avoids it.
Karokaro scores with a jab. Rivers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rivers misses with a straight right.
Rivers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rivers slips under a jab from Karokaro.
Rivers appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karokaro throws a body punch but Rivers moves out of range.
Rivers connects with a body shot.
Rivers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Karokaro.
Rivers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Karokaro tries to keep at a distance but Rivers has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Rivers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rivers is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rivers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karokaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rivers missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Karokaro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rivers misses with a takedown attempt
and Karokaro counters with a three punch combo that has Rivers backing up. Rivers nods at Karokaro to acknowledge the strikes.
Karokaro throws a sloppy head kick and Rivers moves out of range easily.
Rivers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rivers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karokaro feints a counter leg kick.
Rivers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Karokaro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karokaro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Karokaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Rivers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Rivers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivers moves away from the strike by Karokaro.
Rivers throws a looping overhand right but Karokaro ducks down to avoid it.
Rivers throws a wild body kick that Karokaro sees coming a mile off.
Karokaro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rivers wants to clinch
and Karokaro counters with a right hand to the body.
Rivers throws a sloppy body shot
and Karokaro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karokaro scores with a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Rivers.
Roberto Karokaro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karokaro looks to land a combination but Rivers avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Rivers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Rivers misses with a low kick.
Rivers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rivers throws a jab when Karokaro was well out of range.
It seemed like Karokaro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rivers scores with a shot to the body.
Rivers closes the distance looking to clinch
and Karokaro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rivers misses with a body shot
and Karokaro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Roberto Karokaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rivers throws a series of punches but Karokaro avoids them all with ease.
Rivers misses with a takedown attempt
and Karokaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rivers throws a poor cross that misses
and Karokaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Karokaro scores with the left hand. Rivers knows he should have avoided that one.
Rivers throws out a loose jab but Karokaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivers throws an off balance right hand
and Karokaro counters with a left to the body.
Karokaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
Karokaro scores with a leg kick.
Rivers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karokaro keeps the fight on the outside.
Rivers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rivers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karokaro moves away.
Karokaro throws a fast counter high kick but Rivers manages to duck under it in time.
Rivers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karokaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
A nice side step and Karokaro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Karokaro throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Karokaro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Karokaro looks to throw the jab but Rivers is out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Karokaro.#CL#
Rivers rushes Karokaro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Karokaro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Rivers fails to land. #BC2#
Karokaro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Rivers has Karokaro up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Rivers. #BC2#
Karokaro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karokaro throws a jab but it's blocked by Rivers.
Rivers throws a jab when Karokaro was well out of range.
Rivers misses the body punch
and Karokaro counters with a stiff right hand.
Karokaro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Karokaro throws a right hand that misses
and Rivers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Karokaro misses with a left hand
and Rivers counters with a nice uppercut.
Karokaro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karokaro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karokaro throws out a counter right but Rivers avoids it with no problem.
Karokaro slips under a jab.
Karokaro throws a counter combo.
A nice combination there by Karokaro.
Karokaro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rivers is out of range and Karokaro settles back down.
Karokaro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rivers.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers cracks Karokaro with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T2#
Karokaro is looking to get back to his feet here but Rivers is keeping cool and he's managed to take Karokaro's back.
Rivers lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Karokaro wants to get back to his feet.
Rivers is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Karokaro. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Rivers punishes Karokaro with strikes from the back mount.
Karokaro is trying to stand back up.
Rivers scores with strikes from the back.
Rivers cracks Karokaro with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Karokaro from the back mount here, looking to soften him up. #T3#
Karokaro is trying to get back to his feet but Rivers has full control of the position and if anything, Karokaro has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rivers 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.
Rivers is punishing Karokaro with some ground and pound.
Rivers lands a shot to the body.
Rivers lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Karokaro hold on?!
Rivers lands a shot to the head. #SUB#
Rivers looking for the choke from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivers scores with strikes from the back.
Karokaro is trying to get back to his feet but Rivers has full control of the position and if anything, Karokaro has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rivers looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Karokaro is trying to get back to his feet but Rivers has full control of the position and if anything, Karokaro has just worked his way into a worse spot.
A lull in the action here.
Rivers loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Karokaro hold on?
Clint Rivers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB#
Rivers working for a choke but Karokaro is defending well. #ES2#
Karokaro manages to stand up with Rivers still on his back. Eventually Rivers drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karokaro scores with a hook to the body. Rivers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Roberto Karokaro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Karokaro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rivers's hands.
Rivers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice takedown defense from Karokaro. No joy for Rivers on that attempt.
Karokaro throws a counter combo.
Rivers lands a jab to Karokaro's midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clint Rivers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Karokaro 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Karokaro!

Event: TOF 172
Date: Nov 17, 2024

#R1#
Smith with a nice cross.
Popizicki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith digs a good body shot into Popizicki's ribs.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Popizicki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Popizicki momentarily.
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Smith connects with a leg kick.
Popizicki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Popizicki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Popizicki throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Popizicki.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Popizicki had a free shot at his head there.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Popizicki tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Popizicki.
Popizicki tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Popizicki.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith avoids the body shot from Popizicki.
Agent Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith throws a series of punches but Popizicki avoids them all with ease.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Popizicki dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Smith misses #TD#
and Popizicki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
Popizicki wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Popizicki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Popizicki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Popizicki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Popizicki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Popizicki from controlling successfully.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Popizicki tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Popizicki scoring with some ground and pound.
Popizicki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Popizicki stops Smith from standing up.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Popizicki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Popizicki slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popizicki is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Popizicki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Popizicki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Popizicki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Popizicki is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Popizicki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Our spies down at at Roosters Coop inform us that Smith has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T5#
Popizicki trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith controls Popizicki momentarily but Popizicki frees himself.
Popizicki trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Popizicki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Popizicki defends well.
Popizicki wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Popizicki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now. #T6#
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.
Popizicki works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Popizicki is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Popizicki lands a couple of elbows.
Smith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Popizicki has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Popizicki trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Popizicki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T7#
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Popizicki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Popizicki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Popizicki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Popizicki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Popizicki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.#REVR#
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.#T8#
Popizicki throws a big elbow that misses.
Popizicki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Popizicki trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith looking to control.
Popizicki 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.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Popizicki's guard. #REVB#
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Popizicki is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T9#
Smith wants to control from the top but Popizicki keeps moving.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Popizicki looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Popizicki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Popizicki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Popizicki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Popizicki has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Agent Smith will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Popizicki blocks a jab.
Popizicki swings widly with a right hand
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Popizicki throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Popizicki was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Popizicki's front leg but catches the back leg as Popizicki tries to avoid it.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Popizicki moves out of range easily.
Popizicki tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
Smith takes a swing at Popizicki's ribcage but misses.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Popizicki moves out of range easily.
Agent Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Popizicki lands the left hand.
Popizicki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Agent Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Popizicki swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Popizicki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Popizicki scores with a nice strike.
Smith slips under a jab.
Popizicki avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Popizicki rather than just go for the knockout.#TD#
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Popizicki from controlling successfully.
Popizicki passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Popizicki wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Popizicki scores with a couple of short elbows.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Popizicki is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Popizicki scores with a couple of short elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popizicki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Chaz Popizicki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Popizicki landing strikes. #T3#
Smith struggling a bit here.
Popizicki is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Popizicki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Smith is looking to get back to full guard here but Popizicki has managed to pass to side control instead.
Smith is trying to control Popizicki's posture but Popizicki avoids it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Popizicki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Popizicki wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Smith wants to sweep but Popizicki has passed to side control!
Popizicki taking a breather here.
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T5#
Popizicki wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith is looking to control Popizicki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Popizicki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Popizicki trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well. #SUB#
Popizicki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Popizicki eventually gives up the hold.
Popizicki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6#
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.
Popizicki passes the guard and advances to mount!
Popizicki controlling from the full mount.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Popizicki landing punches. #T7#
BOOM! Popizicki connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Popizicki looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Popizicki prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Smith tries to hold on but Popizicki pushes him away.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Popizicki putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Smith wants to hold on but Popizicki pushes him away.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith tries to improve his position but instead Popizicki has taken his back!
Smith prevents Popizicki from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Popizicki working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Smith is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Popizicki has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Smith taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chaz Popizicki!
During a confident post fight interview, Chaz Popizicki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Agent Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn'.

Event: SMASH: Veainu vs Denver
Date: Nov 17, 2024

#R1#
Holy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No joy there for Silver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silver lands with an overhand left.
Silver swats away the attempt to clinch by Holy.
Silver throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Silver has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holy wants a takedown but no success here.
Silver throws a head punch that misses.
Silver lands a right hand.
Silver working aggressively here.
Holy wants to take the fight to the mat but Silver manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Terry Silver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olly Holy.
Silver scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Silver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silver lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Silver can't find room to land a body shot as Holy controls the action.
Silver lands an uppercut.
Silver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silver pulls his leg out and moves away.
A shot to the body from Silver misses
and Holy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Terry Silver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holy wants to clinch up but Silver keeps it at a distance.
Holy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Silver tries to clinch but Holy moves out of range.
Holy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silver swivels and escapes.
Silver swings for the body but Holy moves out of range.
Holy dodges the punch combination from Silver.
Silver tries to bum rush Holy with a series of wild strikes but Holy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silver has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Silver thuds a left hand into Holy's body.
Holy ducks under a wild hook from Silver.
Silver scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holy blocks a jab.#CL#
Silver clinches up against the cage.
Holy jumps guard but Silver stands there with Holy around his waist. Holy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silver.
Holy wants a takedown but no success here.
Silver misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Silver.
Holy can't break the clinch.
Silver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holy blocks a body shot from Silver. #BC2#
Holy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Silver stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silver wants it to stay on the feet.
Silver jabs Holy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Silver misses with a looping left.
Silver misses the jab.
Holy tries to counter with a clinch but Silver shakes him off and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silver.
Holy is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Holy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silver manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Silver kicks Holy off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silver works the jab nicely.
Silver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holy.
Silver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holy dodges the punch combination from Silver. #T4#
Holy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Holy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Silver throws the left hand but Holy avoids the punch easily.
Holy shoots in looking for a takedown. Silver tries to sprawl out of it but Holy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silver manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Silver on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Silver clinches with his opponent.
Silver lands a body punch. #BC2#
Holy breaks the clinch.
Holy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Silver 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#
Silver defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Holy.
No joy there for Silver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holy moves away from the strike by Silver.
Holy shoots in for a takedown but Silver shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silver fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to the body from Silver misses
and Holy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silver jabs Holy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Silver cracks Holy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Silver misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Holy counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silver walks away with a smile on his face. Holy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Terry Silver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olly Holy.
Holy dives in and grabs Silver's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silver pushes down on Holy's head and hops out.
Holy is breathing heavily.
Holy keeps the fight on the outside.
Silver works Holy's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Oooooh!!! Silver has knocked Holy down with a huge combo! Silver steps away and waves a wobbly Holy back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Holy is rocked!#T1#
Holy shoots in for a takedown but Silver shows good takedown defense.
Holy is still on wobbly legs! Can Silver finish him?
Silver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holy moves away.
Holy seems to have recovered his senses.
Holy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silver swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silver throws out a loose jab but Holy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silver wants to clinch.
Holy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Holy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Silver throws a jab when Holy was well out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Silver. No joy for Holy on that attempt. #T2#
Silver throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holy! But no joy.
Holy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silver.
Silver takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Silver misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Silver clinches with his opponent.
Holy blocks a body shot from Silver.
Holy wants a takedown but no success here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silver lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Holy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Holy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silver pulls his leg out and moves away.
Holy goes for a double leg but Silver avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silver continues to drive forward.
Holy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Silver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holy. #T3#
Holy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Terry Silver is winning the standup battle so far.
Holy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holy shoots for a double leg takedown but Silver sprawls well. He's pushed Holy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silver swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Holy pushes Silver up against the cage in a clinch.
Terry Silver has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silver.
Holy working hard to break the clinch.
Silver works on Holy's body with a couple of short punches.
Silver throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Silver.
Silver stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silver struggles to land a body shot inside as Holy controls his hands. #TD2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holy pulls guard successfully.
Silver stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holy is looking to stand up but Silver isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Silver tries to free his leg and advance position but Holy is retaining full guard.
Silver trying to control the position from guard on top but Holy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silver looking to pass the guard.
Silver slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Holy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Silver postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Silver dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Holy slips a jab and a cross from Silver.
Silver is looking to clinch.
Silver misses with a wild combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Holy or perhaps it was just good defense by Silver, which made it look bad.
Silver jabs Holy right on the nose. Holy blinks but takes it well.
Holy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silver counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Holy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver just misses with a punch to the body.
Olly Holy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silver dips to his left and cracks Holy with an uppercut!#KD#
Silver lands a big right hand that sends Holy crashing to the mat! Silver stays standing though and waves Holy back to his feet!#T1#
Holy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silver counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Terry Silver!
Terry Silver gave a mention to 30th Century Beer Store in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: TOF 171
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Samuel throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
so Sparr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Samuel is adopting a defensive guard.
Sparr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Samuel's guard.
Samuel moves into full guard.
Samuel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sparr throwing strikes from guard but Samuel blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samuel wants to get back to his feet but Sparr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sparr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Samuel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Samuel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparr is one step ahead there. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Samuel holds on and takes a little breather.
Sparr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Samuel pulls Sparr in close to prevent any damage.
Samuel'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.
Samuel wants to improve his position but instead Sparr has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparr is controlling the pace.
Sparr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Samuel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sparr being controlled here momentarily.
Samuel trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Samuel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Samuel misses with a straight right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Samuel.#T3#
Sparr slips a straight right by Samuel.
Samuel closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Sparr out cold! Sparr corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Deebo Samuel!
Deebo Samuel took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Honest Apparel ($30 SPECIAL ALL Shorts!) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: TOF 171
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Clubber cracks Punch with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Thunda Punch has been cut.
Clubber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Punch manages to avoid it.
Punch was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Clubber drops his hands momentarily and Punch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Jimmy Clubber has been cut.
Clubber lands with a shot to the body.
Clubber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Punch now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jimmy Clubber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punch scores with a nice right hand.
Clubber throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Punch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Clubber wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber tries to close the distance and clinch but Punch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Punch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clubber misses with an uppercut.
Punch scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Clubber tries to clinch there but Punch circles away.
And Punch responds with a good body kick, but Clubber manages to step out the way in time.
Punch blocks a head kick by Clubber.
Clubber doesn't manage to clinch there - Punch circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Punch - that will leave a mark!
Clubber is breathing heavily.
Punch cracks Clubber with a good jab.
Punch looks to score with a jab to the body but Clubber is just out of range.
Clubber misses with a body punch
and Punch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Punch takes one on the button.
Punch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clubber under the eye.
Punch scores with a jab.#CUT2#Jimmy Clubber's cut is getting worse.
Punch throws a wild body kick that Clubber sees coming a mile off.
Punch looks to land a left hand but Clubber moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Punch looks to land a body kick but Clubber moved away.
Clubber takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Punch scores with a sloppy right hand. Clubber should have avoided that one.
Punch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Clubber misses its target.
Punch keeps the fight on the outside.
Clubber gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Punch gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thunda Punch!
A less than humble Thunda Punch misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: CFC CG 55
Date: Nov 09, 2024

190 cm
37 yrs
233 lbs

187 cm
30 yrs
217 lbs

Crazy Horse

Rhodeo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 22 losses; William Crazy Horse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 29 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Crazy Horse shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rhodeo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crazy Horse (2) vs (0) Rhodeo#SUB2#
Rhodeo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Crazy Horse uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Crazy Horse (5) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crazy Horse wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rhodeo wants to control but Crazy Horse postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've been hearing that Crazy Horse has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rhodeo manages to get back to half guard.
Rhodeo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Crazy Horse is pressing down on Rhodeo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rhodeo is holding on for now.
Crazy Horse sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crazy Horse pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazy Horse prevents Rhodeo from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Rhodeo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Crazy Horse passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Crazy Horse (8) vs (0) Rhodeo
Crazy Horse is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rhodeo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rhodeo tries to bench press Crazy Horse off him but Crazy Horse keeps the position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Rhodeo tries to buck Crazy Horse off but Crazy Horse is having none of it.#T2#
Rhodeo can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rhodeo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rhodeo is looking to regain half guard here but Crazy Horse keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rhodeo manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rhodeo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rhodeo is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Rhodeo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Rhodeo looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Crazy Horse pushes past his half guard into mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Crazy Horse (11) vs (0) Rhodeo#T4#
Rhodeo is working to get back to half guard.
Rhodeo is just holding on here. Crazy Horse manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Crazy Horse (14) vs (0) Rhodeo
Crazy Horse biding his time, looking for the opening.
Crazy Horse doesn't have the hooks in and Rhodeo manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crazy Horse (14) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo trying to control but Crazy Horse is working from the bottom.
Rhodeo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rhodeo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Crazy Horse manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crazy Horse (16) vs (2) Rhodeo#T5##SUB2#
Rhodeo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crazy Horse doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crazy Horse manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Rhodeo working for submissions but it's allowed Crazy Horse to get to half guard.
Rhodeo trying to control but Crazy Horse postures up.
Rhodeo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rhodeo trying to hold on to Crazy Horse's head to control him but Crazy Horse postures up.
Rhodeo controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Rhodeo looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Rhodeo has a hand on Crazy Horse's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Crazy Horse takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Crazy Horse (19) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo tries to improve his position but instead Crazy Horse has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Crazy Horse (22) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo can't escape the position.
Crazy Horse is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Crazy Horse biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rhodeo is really stuck here. #T7#
Rhodeo has hold of Crazy Horse's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rhodeo is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Crazy Horse off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Rhodeo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Crazy Horse looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rhodeo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rhodeo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crazy Horse (22) vs (4) Rhodeo
Crazy Horse managing to control the position.
Rhodeo wants to control from the top but Crazy Horse keeps moving. #T8#
Rhodeo wants to pass the guard but Crazy Horse is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Rhodeo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crazy Horse looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crazy Horse looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crazy Horse!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Crazy Horse (26) vs (4) Rhodeo
Crazy Horse taking a breather here.
Rhodeo tries to bench press Crazy Horse off him but Crazy Horse keeps the position.
Rhodeo gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rhodeo actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
Crazy Horse passes into side control, despite Rhodeo's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Crazy Horse (29) vs (4) Rhodeo
Rhodeo struggling a bit here.
Rhodeo is being controlled here.
Rhodeo tries to improve position but can't.
Rhodeo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Crazy Horse's best efforts.
Crazy Horse keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rhodeo is looking for a sweep. Crazy Horse is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rhodeo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crazy Horse is working away from the top position though.#T10#
Crazy Horse performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rhodeo tries to roll over but Crazy Horse keeps him under control.
Rhodeo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rhodeo.
Rhodeo wants to sweep here but Crazy Horse controlling him for the moment.
Rhodeo controls Crazy Horse momentarily but Crazy Horse frees himself. #SUB2#
Rhodeo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crazy Horse can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crazy Horse content to stall in guard here. #T11##SUB2#
Rhodeo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Crazy Horse uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Crazy Horse (32) vs (4) Rhodeo
Rhodeo tries to bench press Crazy Horse off him but Crazy Horse keeps the position.
Rhodeo looks winded!#T12#
Rhodeo seems a little lost for a moment, as Crazy Horse dominates the positioning.
Rhodeo is looking to regain half guard here but Crazy Horse keeps moving and retains side control.
Crazy Horse working away.
Rhodeo tries to improve position but can't.
Crazy Horse is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rhodeo's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T13#
Rhodeo is looking for a sweep.
Crazy Horse controlling the position from side mount.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to half guard.
Crazy Horse controls the position.
Rhodeo is looking to regain half guard here but Crazy Horse keeps moving and retains side control.
Rhodeo wants to control but Crazy Horse postures up.#T14#
Crazy Horse slows the pace down.
Rhodeo is trying to improve his position.
Rhodeo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Crazy Horse off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Crazy Horse (32) vs (8) Rhodeo#SUB2#
Rhodeo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Crazy Horse just trying to survive but Rhodeo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Rhodeo looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Crazy Horse preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rhodeo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodeo is trying to control but Crazy Horse is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Crazy Horse slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Crazy Horse takes the fight on points by 32 to 8.
An out of breath William Crazy Horse thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Hohenthal vs Reepo
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Undies avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Undies! But no joy.
A big left from Undies misses.
Hanma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD#
Hanma looking to score a takedown here. Undies is defending well but Hanma drives through and ends up in Undies's guard.
Hanma is in close to Undies's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hanma engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Undies utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hanma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Undies is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma won't allow Undies to get back to his feet.
Hanma is working Undies over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hanma won't allow Undies to get back to his feet. #T1#
Undies keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Hanma is pushing down on Undies's leg trying to pass to half guard. Undies is fighting to maintain full guard but Hanma has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hanma stops Undies from getting back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Hanma seems content to control.#SUB#
Hanma is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hanma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Undies keeps working.
Hanma slows the pace down in half guard.
Undies tries to kick Hanma off but Hanma keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hanma seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Undies does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Undies is trying to stand.
Hanma scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hanma is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Undies!
Hanma punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB#
Hanma working for a guillotine from mount but Undies is in no mood to give up.
Undies wants to get back to his feet.
Hanma lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hanma looking to finish Undies with some ground and pound. This is bad for Undies!#SUB#
Hanma is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Undies can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hanma lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T3##SUB#
Undies defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hanma.
Undies is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Hanma with shots to the head and body - Undies looks very uncomfortable down there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Undies can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hanma fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hanma looking to control but Undies is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Undies tries to buck Hanma off but he can't manage it.
Hanma unloading with bombs!#ROC#Undies is rocked!
Hanma won't let Undies get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Undies is still in real trouble! Can Hanma finish him?
Undies really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hanma. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hanma loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Undies scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Hanma land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Hanma stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baki Hanma!
An out of breath and clearly excited Baki Hanma thanked Sakura Style for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: TOF 167
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Lee darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Lee into the cage.
Lee shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Johnson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lee dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Lee's head and hops out.
Jameel Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Lee.
Lee tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And Johnson counters with a quick kick to the body but Lee blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Lee shoots in.
Johnson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lee walks into a jab.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rock Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lee tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Lee misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lee is defended easily by Johnson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lee dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Lee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lee avoids it.#T3#
Lee with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lee dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Lee's head and hops out.
Johnson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lee with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a good, hard body kick but Lee shrugs it off.
A slapping body kick lands there for Johnson.
Lee looks winded!
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Lee sees coming a mile off.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lee shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4#
Lee fails to land the takedown.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lee.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
And Johnson counters with a quick kick to the body but Lee blocks it.
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
As Lee looks to move away, Johnson throws a big counter combo but Lee just gets out of the way.#T5#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T6#
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
Lee has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lee just manages to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Lee with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Johnson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lee! Johnson lets Lee back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick by Johnson misses
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jameel Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Lee shoots in.
Johnson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lee avoids it.#T7#
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Lee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson throws a quick counter head kick but Lee was just out of range.#KD#
Johnson lands a big head kick that sends Lee tumbling to the mat! Johnson takes a step backwards and waves Lee back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Lee is rocked!
Lee with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a big right hand! Oh Lee is in trouble here! Johnson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jameel Johnson!
Jameel Johnson 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: CFC Matt Mac CG 1
Date: Nov 02, 2024

202 cm
41 yrs
265 lbs

187 cm
30 yrs
217 lbs

Camara

Rhodeo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 35 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 28 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Rhodeo moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Camara has Rhodeo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Camara pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rhodeo tumbling to the mat - Camara dives into Rhodeo's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Rhodeo#SUB2#
Rhodeo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Camara uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo trying to remain calm as Camara controls from the top position.
Rhodeo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rhodeo tries to bench press Camara off him but Camara keeps the position.
Rhodeo wants to control but Camara postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rhodeo tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Rhodeo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Camara presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (7) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rhodeo wants to improve his position but Camara is controlling well. #SUB2#
Rhodeo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Rhodeo actively working from the bottom here.
Rhodeo tries to roll over but Camara keeps him under control.
Camara controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Rhodeo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Camara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Rhodeo is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camara works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (10) vs (0) Rhodeo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodeo looks to move to half guard but instead Camara has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (12) vs (0) Rhodeo
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodeo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Camara avoids the attempt from Rhodeo to control.
Rhodeo is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Camara content just to control the position here.
Rhodeo tries to control the position but Camara now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Camara (15) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Camara not allowing Rhodeo to control his hands.
Camara has the hooks in. Rhodeo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rhodeo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rhodeo wants to control his opponent's hands but Camara gets his hands free. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Camara just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Rhodeo can't escape the position.
Rhodeo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Camara controlling well, preventing Rhodeo from escaping the position.
Camara slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T5#
I really don't envy Rhodeo right now.
Camara biding his time, looking for the opening.
Camara has the hooks in. Rhodeo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rhodeo trying to control but not successfully.
Rhodeo tries to break free.
Rhodeo breaks Camara's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (15) vs (2) Rhodeo#T6#
Rhodeo wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Camara seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Camara is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rhodeo looking to sit in guard and control but Camara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (17) vs (2) Rhodeo#SUB2#
Rhodeo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Camara passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (20) vs (2) Rhodeo
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rhodeo tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
Rhodeo trying to control but Camara flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Camara (23) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo can't escape the position.
Camara is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Camara seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rhodeo for as long as he can get away with.
Camara continues to stall.
Rhodeo trying to control the hands but Camara breaks the grip. #T8#
Rhodeo is trying to break free.
Camara doesn't have the hooks in and Rhodeo manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (23) vs (4) Rhodeo#SUB2#
Rhodeo has gone for a leg lock! Camara slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rhodeo's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (25) vs (4) Rhodeo
Camara works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Rhodeo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Camara passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (28) vs (4) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is trying to improve his position.
Rhodeo stops Camara from passing to mount.
Camara advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (30) vs (4) Rhodeo
Camara looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Camara avoids the attempt from Rhodeo to control.
Rhodeo manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Rhodeo has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Camara escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Camara!
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (33) vs (4) Rhodeo
Rhodeo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Camara content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Camara tries to pass to full mount but Rhodeo defends it. #T10#
Rhodeo is looking to improve his position.
Rhodeo wants to control but Camara is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camara pulls his head out easily.
Camara passes into side control, despite Rhodeo's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (36) vs (4) Rhodeo
Rhodeo prevents Camara from improving position. #T11#
Rhodeo is looking for a sweep.
Camara taking a breather here.
Rhodeo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Camara presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (38) vs (4) Rhodeo
Rhodeo reaches up to try and control the position but Camara seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Rhodeo rolls and tries to escape and now Camara has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Camara (41) vs (4) Rhodeo
Camara is not going to allow Rhodeo to sit and survive in this position.
Rhodeo is trying to break free.
Rhodeo trying to control the position but Camara manages to sink in the hooks. #T12#
Rhodeo is in bad spot here.
Rhodeo looks winded!
Rhodeo trying to control the position but Camara manages to sink in the hooks.
Camara biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rhodeo just trying to survive but Camara is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rhodeo can't escape the position. #T13#
Camara is not going to allow Rhodeo to sit and survive in this position.
Rhodeo tries to escape the position.
Rhodeo is still trying to improve position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Rhodeo wants to control his opponent's hands but Camara gets his hands free. #T14#
What can Rhodeo do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rhodeo rolls, trying to escape but Camara keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rhodeo is in bad spot here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Rhodeo tries to escape but Camara has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodeo keeps trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 41 to 4.
A victorious Abubakar Camara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#1105 Robson v Bond
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Rainey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rivers counters with a stiff right hand.
Rainey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rainey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bradley Rainey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers fails with the takedown.
Rivers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rainey was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivers.#TD#
Rivers gets a takedown into half guard.

Rainey kicks off Rivers and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers lands a nice looking body shot.
Rivers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Rivers closes the distance and pushes Rainey back into the cage.
Rivers tries a body shot but Rainey blocks it. #TD2#
Rainey gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rivers works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Rainey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rivers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rivers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rivers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rainey throwing strikes but missing.
Rainey chips away with some ground and pound.
Rivers wants to sweep here but Rainey controlling him for the moment.
Rivers is working hard here to advance position.
Rainey is fighting to break Rivers's control of his arms but Rivers is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rainey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rivers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rivers controlling the position.
Rainey postures up in Rivers's guard and throws a big left but Rivers blocks it.
Rainey throws a big right hand that misses.
Rainey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rainey won't allow Rivers to sweep him here.
Rivers managing to control the position. #T2#
Rainey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rainey working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rivers's head.
Rivers lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rainey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rivers is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Rainey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Rainey working for a triangle but Rivers defends it easily. #SUB2#
Rainey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rivers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rivers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rainey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rivers cracks Rainey with a solid left hand.#T3#
Rivers lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Rainey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rivers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Rainey throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rivers escapes and throws Rainey's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rivers working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Rivers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rainey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rivers cracks Rainey with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rainey regains half guard.
Rainey is not content to let Rivers control the position.
Rivers trying to pass the guard but Rainey defending well. #SUB#
Rivers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rainey has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivers wants to pass to mount but Rainey is defending the position. #T4#
Rainey is pressing down on Rivers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Rainey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Rainey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rivers stands up over Rainey, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rivers 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.
Rivers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Rainey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rivers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rivers is in close to Rainey's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rivers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rivers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rainey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rivers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivers wants to control from the top but Rainey keeps moving.
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 Clint Rivers will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rivers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rainey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Rivers sends Rainey down but not out. Rivers dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC#Rainey is rocked!
Rivers lands a few punches from side control.
Rainey is still in real trouble! Can Rivers finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivers scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Rainey is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Rivers can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clint Rivers!
Clint Rivers really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Pulling Guard logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: SMASH: Fleshou vs Magabi
Date: Oct 20, 2024

#R1#
Silver misses with a wild body shot.
Romano is looking to counter punch.
Silver walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vic Romano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Romano has Silver up against the cage in a clinch.
Romano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Silver.
A nice left hand lands by Silver.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silver.
Romano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silver misses with a punch to the body.
Silver pushes Romano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romano lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romano.
Romano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silver prevents a body shot from Romano.
Silver tries a body shot but Romano blocks it.
A body shot lands from Silver.
Romano lands a left 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!
Silver prevents a body shot from Romano. #TD#
Romano jumps into guard, dragging Silver to the mat.
Silver sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silver must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Romano looking for a sweep. Not yet Romano, not yet. #T1#
Silver has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Romano is proving hard to escape from.
Silver trying to control but Romano is working from the bottom.
Romano wants to sweep but no luck.
Romano managing to control the position.
Romano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silver manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Silver 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.
Romano with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Silver wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Romano is now in half guard.
Romano throwing shots but Silver is blocking nicely. #T2#
Romano lands strikes from half guard.
Silver trying to control here.
Silver might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Romano haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Silver really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Romano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Romano is keen to just control but Silver is a slippery customer.
Silver looks like he's trying to stand up.
Silver keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silver is trying to get back to full guard.
Romano lands with a punch from half guard.
Romano wants to free his trapped foot but Silver is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silver is looking for a sweep. Romano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Romano 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.#T3#
Silver trying to control from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silver can do anything to dispel that myth.
Romano prevents Silver from improving his position.
Romano works his foot free and advances to mount.
Romano working Silver over with strikes here.
Silver tries to reverse the position but Romano maintains control.
Silver in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Romano with shots to the head and body - Silver looks very uncomfortable down there.
Romano lands a couple of good shots and Silver has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Romano is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romano lands strikes to the head. #ROC#Silver is rocked!
Romano lands a shot to the body.
Silver is still in real trouble! Can Romano finish him?
Silver is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Silver is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Romano off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T4#
Silver covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Romano drops a big shot to the side of Silver's head! Oh, Silver is out! He's out cold! Romano jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner. In his post fight interview he thanks God. Saying that without him, he wouldn't have the power to knock his opponent senseless. Amen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vic Romano!
After winning the bout, Vic Romano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CFC CG 52
Date: Oct 19, 2024

194 cm
45 yrs
260 lbs

187 cm
30 yrs
217 lbs

Sparxx

Rhodeo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 140 wins and 104 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 27 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sparxx drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Rhodeo#SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking for a triangle but Sparxx pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Rhodeo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sparxx has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodeo tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.
Rhodeo gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Rhodeo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sparxx is stalling in the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Rhodeo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sparxx postures up. #SUB2#
Rhodeo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rhodeo is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sparxx defends well.#T2##SUB2#
Rhodeo is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Rhodeo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sparxx has picked Rhodeo up and slammed him! Rhodeo can't keep hold of the triangle and Sparxx manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (5) vs (0) Rhodeo
We've been hearing good reports from Sparxx's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rhodeo is trying to control Sparxx's posture but Sparxx avoids it.
Rhodeo tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparxx (7) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is looking to get to half guard.
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Sparxx pushes him away.
Rhodeo reaches up to try and control the position but Sparxx seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Rhodeo rolls and tries to escape and now Sparxx has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (10) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is really stuck here. #T3#
Sparxx is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Rhodeo tries to escape the position.
Sparxx not allowing Rhodeo to control his hands.
Rhodeo tries to escape but Sparxx has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rhodeo trying to control but not successfully.
Rhodeo can't escape the position.
Rhodeo is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Sparxx has good solid back control here.
Rhodeo can't escape the position.
Rhodeo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rhodeo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sparxx's guard. Nice work there by Rhodeo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (10) vs (2) Rhodeo
Sparxx trying to keep a closed guard but Rhodeo is proving a slippery customer.
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx is controlling Rhodeo's posture.#T5#
Rhodeo tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
Rhodeo trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (12) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB2#
Rhodeo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rhodeo moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodeo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sparxx has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (15) vs (2) Rhodeo#T6#
Sparxx has control of an arm but Rhodeo manages to advance to Sparxx's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparxx (15) vs (6) Rhodeo
Sparxx just trying to survive but Rhodeo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Rhodeo looking to break Sparxx's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sparxx remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rhodeo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Rhodeo has got his arm under Sparxx's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Sparxx has spun round into Rhodeo's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (17) vs (6) Rhodeo#SUB2#
Rhodeo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sparxx doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sparxx manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sparxx is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sparxx pushing down on Rhodeo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sparxx is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T7#
Rhodeo is looking to improve his position.
Rhodeo trying to control but Sparxx postures up.
Rhodeo is trying to control but Sparxx manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (20) vs (6) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rhodeo tries to control the position but Sparxx now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (23) vs (6) Rhodeo
Rhodeo tries to escape the position.
Sparxx trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rhodeo doesn't escape.
Sparxx has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8#
I really don't envy Rhodeo right now.
Sparxx controls the action.
Rhodeo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sparxx keeps control of the position easily here as Rhodeo tries to buck him off.
Rhodeo is in bad spot here.
Rhodeo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rhodeo keeps trying to improve his position.#T9#
Sparxx gets his hands free as Rhodeo looks to control.
Rhodeo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rhodeo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sparxx.
Rhodeo tries to escape but Sparxx has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sparxx has good solid back control here.
Sparxx not allowing Rhodeo to control his hands.
Sparxx keeps control of the position as Rhodeo tries to break free. #T10#
Sparxx just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Rhodeo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from Sparxx.
Sparxx has the hooks in. Rhodeo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sparxx is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T11#
Rhodeo trying to control the hands but Sparxx breaks the grip.
Sparxx is hanging on to Rhodeo's back as he tries to escape.
Rhodeo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rhodeo looks winded!
Rhodeo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Rhodeo is in bad spot here.
Sparxx controlling from the back.
Sparxx keeps control of the position as Rhodeo tries to break free. #T12#
Sparxx slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Rhodeo is in bad spot here.
Rhodeo trying to control the hands but Sparxx won't let him.
Sparxx biding his time, controlling Rhodeo.
I really don't envy Rhodeo right now.
Sparxx slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Rhodeo trying to control the action but Sparxx just sinks the hooks in. #T13#
I really don't envy Rhodeo right now.
Rhodeo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sparxx.
Rhodeo can't escape the position.
Rhodeo trying to control the action but Sparxx just sinks the hooks in. #T14#
I really don't envy Rhodeo right now.
Sparxx is riding his opponent, not letting Rhodeo buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodeo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sparxx keeps control of the position easily here as Rhodeo tries to buck him off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 23 to 6.
Tyrone Sparxx retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Tyrone Sparxx made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CCC 83
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Klegane throws a leg kick
and Klegane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD#
Klegane cracks Obama with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Klegane has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Obama to stand back up!
Obama looks to land a right hand but Klegane moved out of range.
Obama digs a good body shot into Klegane's ribs.
Obama connects with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Klegane misses with a right hand
and Obama counters with a nice body kick.
Obama swings for the body but Klegane moves out of range.
Klegane throws a looping overhand right but Obama ducks down to avoid it. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Klegane has knocked Obama down with a huge combo! Klegane steps away and waves a wobbly Obama back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Klegane misses with an uppercut
and Obama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Klegane cracks Obama with a left hook right on the temple and Obama goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Klegane lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Obama is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sandor Klegane!
Sandor Klegane retains his heavyweight title!
Sandor Klegane took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bloodbath MMA Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: CFC CG NY 9
Date: Oct 12, 2024

187 cm
30 yrs
217 lbs

150 cm
32 yrs
290 lbs

Rhodeo

Le Boulder

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 27 losses; Dusty Rhodeo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 18 losses; Bob Le Boulder!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rhodeo wants to clinch up but Le Boulder keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Rhodeo rushes Le Boulder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Rhodeo pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Rhodeo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Le Boulder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rhodeo trying to keep a closed guard but Le Boulder is proving a slippery customer.
Le Boulder showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rhodeo working for a triangle but Le Boulder defends it easily. #SUB#
Rhodeo looking for subs off his back but Le Boulder has passed one foot through into half guard. #T1#
Rhodeo wants to sweep but Le Boulder has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (0) vs (3) Le Boulder
Rhodeo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rhodeo manages to get back to half guard.
Rhodeo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Rhodeo wants to get back to full guard.
Rhodeo has a hand on Le Boulder's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Le Boulder takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (0) vs (6) Le Boulder
Le Boulder controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Rhodeo is trying to escape the mount.
Le Boulder wants to control the pace but Rhodeo is squirming around nicely.
Le Boulder takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rhodeo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Le Boulder looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Le Boulder might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Rhodeo wants to control but Le Boulder is having none of it.
Rhodeo is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Rhodeo is trying to escape the mount.
Rhodeo wants to control but Le Boulder is having none of it.
Le Boulder prevents Rhodeo from getting the reversal.
Rhodeo wants to control but Le Boulder is having none of it.
Le Boulder controlling from mount. #T4#
Rhodeo working to try and regain half guard.
Le Boulder controlling from the full mount.
Rhodeo can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodeo wants to hold on but Le Boulder pushes him away.
Le Boulder prevents Rhodeo from getting the reversal.
Rhodeo is working hard here to advance position.
Le Boulder controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Rhodeo is working to get back to half guard.
Le Boulder trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Le Boulder looking to control and managing it successfully.
Le Boulder wants to control the pace but Rhodeo is squirming around nicely.
Rhodeo tries to lock up and control but Le Boulder gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rhodeo regains half guard.#SUB#
Rhodeo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Le Boulder pulls his head out easily.
Le Boulder trying to mount his opponent but Rhodeo defends it.
Le Boulder looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T6#
Rhodeo trying to control here.
Le Boulder not doing much here.
Rhodeo trying to control but Le Boulder postures up.
Le Boulder is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rhodeo is trying to maintain the position but Le Boulder is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Rhodeo looking for submissions off his back.
Le Boulder is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T7##SUB#
Rhodeo with the active half guard here but Le Boulder passes nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (0) vs (9) Le Boulder
A lull in the action here as Le Boulder stalls from top position.
Rhodeo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rhodeo gets back to half guard.#T8#
Le Boulder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rhodeo wants to get back to full guard but Le Boulder has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (0) vs (12) Le Boulder
Rhodeo wants to hold on but Le Boulder pushes him away.
Le Boulder controlling from mount.
Le Boulder prevents Rhodeo from getting the reversal.
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Le Boulder postures up.
Le Boulder manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rhodeo to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Rhodeo (0) vs (15) Le Boulder
I would not like to be Rhodeo right now. #SUB2#
Rhodeo fending off the submission attempt from Le Boulder.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodeo wants to control his opponent's hands but Le Boulder gets his hands free. #T9#
Le Boulder has good solid back control here.
Le Boulder is hanging on to Rhodeo's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Le Boulder patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Le Boulder just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #SUB2#
Rhodeo showing good submission defense here.
Rhodeo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Le Boulder. #T10#
Le Boulder is hanging on to Rhodeo's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Le Boulder is persistently looking for the submission but Rhodeo is defending it well.
Le Boulder gets his hands free as Rhodeo looks to control.
Rhodeo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Le Boulder.
Rhodeo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Le Boulder controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Rhodeo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Le Boulder. #T11#
Rhodeo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Le Boulder is not going to allow Rhodeo to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Rhodeo right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Le Boulder keeps control of the position as Rhodeo tries to break free.
Le Boulder controls the action.
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T12#
Le Boulder has good solid back control here.
Will Le Boulder go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Le Boulder trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rhodeo doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Rhodeo right now.
Rhodeo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rhodeo tries to escape the position.
Rhodeo wants to control his opponent's hands but Le Boulder gets his hands free. #T13#
Le Boulder has the hooks in. Rhodeo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be Rhodeo right now.
Rhodeo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Le Boulder's guard. Nice work there by Rhodeo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhodeo (2) vs (15) Le Boulder
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Boulder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rhodeo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Rhodeo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rhodeo is breathing heavily.
Rhodeo postures up.
Le Boulder pulls Rhodeo in close to prevent any damage.
Le Boulder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Le Boulder is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhodeo (2) vs (17) Le Boulder#SUB#
Rhodeo looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Le Boulder is defending well. Rhodeo quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Le Boulder has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rhodeo celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dusty Rhodeo!
Dusty Rhodeo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fantasy Threads, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Bob Le Boulder had this to say: 'Time to hit the Buffet.'.

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