Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Guru
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Venegas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Furioto!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furioto is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Venegas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Furioto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Venegas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Venegas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto wants to control but Venegas postures up.#SUB2#
Venegas tries for a kimura but Furioto is defending well.
Furioto wants to control but Venegas postures up.#T1##SUB2#
Venegas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Furioto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Furioto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Venegas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Furioto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Venegas off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Furioto working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Furioto has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Venegas has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Furioto has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Venegas . #SUB#
Furioto looking to break Venegas 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Venegas remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Furioto will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Furioto has got his arm under Venegas 's chin working for the choke� has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Venegas has spun round into Furioto's guard beautifully! Well done that man! #SUB#
Furioto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Venegas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Venegas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Venegas advances position into side control!
Venegas trying to control the position but Furioto is working away.
Venegas scoring with punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Furioto prevents Venegas from improving position.
Furioto is looking for a sweep.
Furioto is not content to let Venegas control the position.
Furioto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Venegas passes to side control. #T3#
Furioto is looking to regain half guard here but Venegas keeps moving and retains side control.
Venegas wants to control but Furioto is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Venegas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Furioto is looking for a sweep.
Venegas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Furioto keeps working.
Venegas cracks Furioto with a big right hand but Furioto just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Furioto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Venegas seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Furioto is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frankie Venegas !
During a confident post fight interview, Frankie Venegas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Maximus Furioto was interviewed post fight and said 'oohhh!nooooo!'.

Event: FCL 78 - Sitsongrit vs Ridley
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
Mesquita scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mesquita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmidt.
Schmidt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mesquita dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mesquita throws a jab when Schmidt was well out of range.
Schmidt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mesquita defends it well.#TD#
Mesquita drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Schmidt looking for a guillotine here but Mesquita defends easily.
Mesquita throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schmidt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Mesquita content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Mesquita throws a big elbow that misses.
Schmidt has momentary wrist control but Mesquita slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Schmidt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mesquita defends well.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita is looking to work some ground and pound but Schmidt has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita is looking to advance position but Schmidt has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Mesquita is working to get back to half guard. #T2#
Mesquita bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mesquita connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Schmidt has his foot on Mesquita's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mesquita works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Schmidt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mesquita keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Schmidt's head.
Schmidt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mesquita working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schmidt's head.
Mesquita scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Mesquita connects with a couple of short punches.
Mesquita pushes down on Schmidt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mesquita working Schmidt over with strikes.
Mesquita throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Schmidt to regain full guard.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Schmidt keeps moving.
Mesquita lands a couple of elbows.
Mesquita chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Schmidt has his feet on Mesquita's thighs here. He's pushed Mesquita off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mesquita screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xavier Schmidt!
A very excited looking Xavier Schmidt 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: FCL 77 - Boxeri vs Pike 2
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Haalvisto clinches. #BC#
Walker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Haalvisto on the side of the head.
Walker connects with an inside leg kick.
Walker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Walker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Haalvisto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Walker looks to score with a jab to the body but Haalvisto is just out of range.
Haalvisto wants to counter the offense by Walker and move into the clinch position.
Walker misses with a hook. Haalvisto ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Haalvisto takes the fight into the clinch.
Haalvisto misses with an elbow over the top.
Walker avoids the elbow strike from Haalvisto, against the cage.
Haalvisto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Walker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haalvisto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Haalvisto working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Walker manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Walker looks to land a right hand but Haalvisto moved out of range.#CL2#
Haalvisto has closed the distance and engaged Walker in a clinch.
Walker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haalvisto backwards.
Haalvisto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Walker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1##BC#
Walker manages to break the clinch.
Walker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haalvisto manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Haalvisto moves into the clinch successfully.
Walker lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walker throws a low kick but Haalvisto moves out of range easily.
Walker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Haalvisto forces Walker back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Walker manages to break the clinch.
Haalvisto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Walker lands a two punch combo.
Walker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Walker.
Walker swats away the attempt to clinch by Haalvisto.
Walker throws a head kick that misses.
Haalvisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walker throws out the jab. #CL2#
Walker tries to keep at a distance but Haalvisto has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker blocking some punches. #BC#
Walker breaks the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Walker.
Walker dives in for a single leg takedown but Haalvisto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2#
Walker lands with a short shot to the head.
Haalvisto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Walker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Walker dodges an elbow strike from Haalvisto. #BC#
Walker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haalvisto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haalvisto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
Haalvisto's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Haalvisto's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Walker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Walker misses the shot to the body.
Haalvisto tries to clinch but Walker is having none of it.
Haalvisto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Walker's corner calls for a 1-2. Walker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Haalvisto wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance.
Walker scores with a body shot.
Walker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Walker dips to his left and cracks Haalvisto with an uppercut!
Walker misses with a low kick.
Haalvisto takes one on the button.
Walker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Haalvisto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Haalvisto gets a clinch.
Walker avoids the elbow strike from Haalvisto, against the cage. #T3#
Haalvisto misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Walker fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Walker.
Haalvisto throws an elbow that misses.
Walker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haalvisto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Walker backwards. #BC#
Walker manages to break the clinch.
Walker with a nice cross.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haalvisto moves away.
Walker throws a jab when Haalvisto was well out of range.
Haalvisto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Haalvisto in his tracks.
Haalvisto looks to land a combination but Walker avoids it well.
Haalvisto moves out of range as Walker throws a body kick.
Walker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haalvisto doesn't manage to clinch there - Walker circles away.
Haalvisto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Walker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Walker lunges at Haalvisto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Haalvisto's hand.
Walker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haalvisto wants to clinch.#T4#
Walker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Walker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Walker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walker misses with a body kick.
Walker throws a head kick but Haalvisto moves out of range.
Haalvisto tries to clinch but Walker is having none of it.
Walker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by Walker.
Haalvisto blocks a head kick by Walker.
That kick from Walker tenderised Haalvisto's leg. Haalvisto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Haalvisto moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off.
Walker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Walker swings for the body but Haalvisto moves out of range.
Haalvisto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Haalvisto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haalvisto wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haalvisto swinging wildly here.
Haalvisto moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off.
Haalvisto tries to clinch but Walker moves out of range. #CL2#
Walker tries to keep at a distance but Haalvisto has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brady Walker 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#
Walker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haalvisto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Walker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Walker looks to throw the jab but Haalvisto is out of range.
Haalvisto 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.#CL2#
Haalvisto clinches.
Haalvisto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Haalvisto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Brady Walker has been cut.
Pekka Haalvisto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haalvisto tries to clinch but Walker is having none of it.
Walker sizes up Haalvisto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Walker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Walker keeps the fight on the outside.
Pekka Haalvisto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walker throws a looping overhand right but Haalvisto ducks down to avoid it.
Haalvisto throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haalvisto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walker scores with a nice strike.
Haalvisto doesn't manage to clinch there - Walker circles away.
Walker cracks Haalvisto with an open hand slap.
Brady Walker is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Haalvisto avoids the body shot from Walker.
Walker misses with a double jab.
Haalvisto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Haalvisto walks into a jab.
Haalvisto wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance.
Haalvisto 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.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Walker 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 Haalvisto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Haalvisto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Walker looks to score with a jab to the body but Haalvisto is just out of range.
Haalvisto is looking to clinch.
Walker throws a body shot but no joy.
As Walker backs off Haalvisto throws a huge counter combo but Walker manages to avoid it all.
Walker digs a good hook to Haalvisto's body.
Haalvisto tries to close the distance and clinch but Walker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Walker tries to keep at a distance but Haalvisto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Walker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Walker dodges an elbow strike from Haalvisto.
Haalvisto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A body shot lands from Walker.
Walker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haalvisto can do to turn this around?
Haalvisto pushes Walker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Walker breaks the clinch.
Haalvisto tries to clinch up.
Haalvisto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Walker keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Walker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Haalvisto's hands.
Haalvisto throws a right hand that Walker ducks under and follows up with a left that Walker also avoids with ease.
Walker with a jab.
Haalvisto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Walker quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Walker throws a one two combo. #CL2#
Haalvisto has closed the distance and engaged Walker in a clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Haalvisto in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#BC#
Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Walker keeps the fight on the outside.
Haalvisto fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Walker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Haalvisto.
Haalvisto is looking to clinch.
Haalvisto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Walker can pounce on him.
Haalvisto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Walker catches Haalvisto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Walker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Haalvisto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Walker cracks Haalvisto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Walker. Those never looked like landing.
Haalvisto checks a low kick from Walker.
Haalvisto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Walker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Haalvisto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Haalvisto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3##CL2#
Haalvisto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Haalvisto misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Haalvisto moves into the clinch.
Haalvisto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC#
Walker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haalvisto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Walker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haalvisto.
Walker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haalvisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Walker.
Haalvisto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Walker takes a swing at Haalvisto's ribcage but misses.
Walker catches Haalvisto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Haalvisto tries to clinch but Walker moves out of range.
Haalvisto tries to clinch but Walker is having none of it.
Walker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Haalvisto's sensitive parts.
Haalvisto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Haalvisto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Haalvisto tries a knee to the head but Walker blocks it.
Haalvisto misses with a knee to the head.
Haalvisto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Walker lands a body punch. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haalvisto misses with a knee to the head.
Walker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haalvisto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
Walker manages to pull guard.
Walker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Walker wants to get back to his feet but Haalvisto passes into half guard.
Walker is trying to stand back up but Haalvisto is controlling him
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU2#
Haalvisto stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Walker to get to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brady Walker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brady Walker's cut.
That's time! Walker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A shot to the liver by Walker. Beautiful body shot.
Haalvisto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Walker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haalvisto. That did some damage!
Haalvisto slips a jab from Walker.
Walker keeps the fight on the outside.
Walker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Haalvisto is out of range and Walker settles back down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haalvisto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Walker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Walker. Those never looked like landing.
Haalvisto moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off.
Walker misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haalvisto tries to close the distance and clinch but Walker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Haalvisto tries to clinch up.
Walker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Haalvisto tries to close the distance and clinch but Walker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Walker tries to bum rush Haalvisto with a series of wild strikes but Haalvisto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Walker misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Walker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haalvisto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haalvisto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Walker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Walker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Walker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Walker misses with a hook.
Walker lands a nice shot that snaps Haalvisto's head back.
Haalvisto tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Walker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haalvisto at a distance.
Haalvisto tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Haalvisto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haalvisto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Haalvisto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Walker dips to his left and cracks Haalvisto with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Walker.
Haalvisto wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance.
Walker lands a really nice looking cross but Haalvisto seems unphased.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haalvisto moves away.
Walker motions for Haalvisto to come forward. Walker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Walker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Walker misses with a body shot. #T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Haalvisto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Haalvisto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Walker throws a right hand that Haalvisto ducks under and follows up with a left that Haalvisto also avoids with ease.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haalvisto tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Walker throws the kick towards the body but Haalvisto avoids it.
Haalvisto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Haalvisto tries to close the distance and clinch but Walker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Haalvisto.
Walker misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Haalvisto instigates a clinch.
Haalvisto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Haalvisto misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haalvisto moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off.
Walker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Walker duly obliges.
Haalvisto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Haalvisto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Haalvisto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haalvisto tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Walker keeps the fight on the outside.
Walker connects with a jab.#T3#
Nice cross by Walker.
Walker keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Walker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Haalvisto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Haalvisto clinches with his opponent.
Walker working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Walker breaks the clinch.
Haalvisto is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Haalvisto forces Walker back against the cage and clinches.
Haalvisto working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Walker.
Haalvisto misses with a knee to the head.
Walker avoids the elbow strike from Haalvisto, against the cage. #BC#
Walker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walker lands a body shot.
Walker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Haalvisto doesn't manage to clinch there - Walker circles away.
Walker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haalvisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walker.
Walker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brady Walker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Walker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Walker darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Haalvisto rushes Walker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walker.
Haalvisto misses with the head strike.
Haalvisto looking to throw knees to the head but Walker is blocking nicely.
Walker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Haalvisto has a couple of punches blocked by Walker. #BC2#
Haalvisto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Walker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Walker lands a nice shot to the body.
Haalvisto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Walker misses with a few strikes there.
Walker lands a head kick!
Walker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker takes a swing at Haalvisto's ribcage but misses.
Haalvisto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pekka Haalvisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walker avoids the head kick by Haalvisto.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brady Walker!
A very excited looking Brady Walker rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Pekka Haalvisto spoke after the fight, saying 'f$$$$$$ck!!!!!'.

Event: SMASH: Hohenthal vs Reepo 2
Date: Feb 09, 2025

#R1#
Bouddi throws a nice head kick! #CUT#It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.#TD2#
Furioto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bouddi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Bouddi has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Furioto has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Furioto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bouddi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Furioto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Furioto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bouddi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Furioto can't get the takedown.
Koa Bouddi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
Bouddi digs a right hand into Furioto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Furioto's gas tank.
Bouddi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bouddi lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Bouddi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Furioto misses with a takedown
and Bouddi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Bouddi misses with a kick to the body.
Bouddi lands with a good body shot.
Furioto throws a poor cross that misses
and Bouddi counters with a right hand to the body.
Koa Bouddi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bouddi dips to his left and cracks Furioto with an uppercut!
Furioto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Bouddi throws out a leg kick but Furioto moves out of range and Bouddi only half commits.
Furioto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A low kick lands for Bouddi.
Furioto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bouddi to score with a decent uppercut.
Koa Bouddi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bouddi dips to his left and cracks Furioto with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from Bouddi misses the target.
Furioto throws out a counter right but Bouddi avoids it with no problem.
Furioto takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bouddi swings for the body but Furioto moves out of range. #T3#
Furioto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bouddi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Maximus Furioto's cut even more.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Bouddi! Furioto is out on his feet! Bouddi rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Furioto is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Furioto is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koa Bouddi!
A very excited looking Koa Bouddi 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.
Maximus Furioto was interviewed post fight and said 'oohhh!nooooo!'.

Event: TOF 199
Date: Feb 09, 2025

#R1#
Pinks tries to clinch but Barkley moves out of range.
Barkley slips a jab from Pinks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pinks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pinks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barkley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Pinks clinches with his opponent.
Barkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Barkley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Barkley jumps guard and drags Pinks to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pinks wants to stand but Barkley has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pinks is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinks postures up. #SUB#
Pinks avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU2#
Pinks gets to his feet - Barkley follows without any prompting. #T1#
Pinks takes a kick to the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pinks.
Pinks moves out of range of the body kick from Barkley.
Pinks doesn't manage to clinch there - Barkley circles away.
Barkley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pinks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barkley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Barkley lands a big head kick that sends Pinks tumbling to the mat! Barkley takes a step backwards and waves Pinks back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Pinks is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinks lands a jab-cross combination.
Pinks is still on wobbly legs! Can Barkley finish him?#CUT2#It looks like Zavian Barkley has been cut.
Devonte Pinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barkley keeps the fight on the outside.
Pinks misses with a two punch combination.
Barkley feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pinks seems to have recovered his senses.
Pinks throws a series of punches but Barkley avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Barkley tries to keep at a distance but Pinks has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Pinks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Pinks tests Barkley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pinks misses with a combination
and Barkley counters with a body kick that stops Pinks in his tracks momentarily.
Pinks looks winded!
Barkley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#KD#
Barkley sends Pinks crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Barkley is motioning to the referee to let Pinks up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Pinks is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Barkley doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Pinks crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Pinks's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zavian Barkley!
A relieved looking Zavian Barkley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Devonte Pinks spoke after the fight, saying 'ooohh! see you next time!'.

Event: FCL 75 - Darwin vs Dux 2
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Sweet closes the distance and clinches up with Schmidt, looking for a takedown. Sweet pushes Schmidt against the cage but Schmidt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Schmidt drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sweet sprawls and moves away.
Sweet fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sweet shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schmidt pinned against the cage. Schmidt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little feinted left hand from Schmidt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Xavier Schmidt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Sweet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Schmidt has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Sweet scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Schmidt looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Schmidt has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Sweet escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Sweet!#T2#
Schmidt throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Sweet wants to stand but Schmidt has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Sweet must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Schmidt throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sweet uses it to pass to side control. #T3#
Schmidt is looking for a sweep.
Schmidt is working hard here to advance position.
Sweet tries to stand but Schmidt is controlling his head.
Schmidt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sweet wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sweet tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schmidt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Sweet dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sweet but Sweet pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sweet is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Sweet is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Schmidt's half guard.
Sweet wants to stand up but Schmidt manages to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Schmidt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sweet doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sweet manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Sweet wants to stand but Schmidt has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Schmidt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sweet wants to get up but he can't break Schmidt's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Schmidt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sweet can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Schmidt pushes a forearm under Sweet's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sweet is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xavier Schmidt!
Xavier Schmidt seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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

#R1#
Furioto keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters circling a little - Holl finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Holl looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It seemed like Furioto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Holl chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Holl lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Furioto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Holl with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Holl is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Furioto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holl.
Furioto walks into a stiff left hand from Holl.
Furioto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Holl throws a low kick, looking for Furioto's leg but Furioto calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Holl tries to close the distance and clinch but Furioto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holl tries to score with a low kick but Furioto moves his leg out of the way.
A little jabbing left from Furioto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Furioto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Furioto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Holl digs a good body shot into Furioto's ribs.
Holl comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Furioto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holl.
Holl looks to land a body kick but Furioto moved away.
Holl attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Furioto walks into a stiff left hand from Holl.
Furioto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Holl.
Holl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holl missing with a left hand there. Furioto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Furioto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Flo Holl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Holl. That snapped Furioto's head back.
Holl has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shut Up & Train! in the buildup to the fight.
Furioto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holl defends it nicely.
Furioto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holl. Holl obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Furioto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Flo Holl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.#CL#
Holl gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Furioto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Holl is defending well.
Furioto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holl avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Holl.
Nice elbow from Holl. #CUT#It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.
Furioto is trying to drag Holl to the mat but Holl just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Holl lands a nice elbow.
Holl landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Holl.
Holl creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Furioto's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Holl. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holl lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Furioto or not.
Holl unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Holl lands a damaging elbow.
Holl lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Maximus Furioto's cut even more.
Holl prevents the takedown attempt.
Furioto looks winded!
Holl lands a nice elbow.
Holl lands a left hand.
Holl scores a nice knee to the body.
Holl creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Furioto's defenses.
Holl stops a takedown attempt from Furioto.
Holl prevents the takedown attempt.
Furioto takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#The cut above Maximus Furioto's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Furioto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Holl prevents a takedown attempt there.
Furioto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Holl lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#Maximus Furioto's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Holl scores with a nice hook to the head.
Furioto tries for a takedown. No joy.
Holl lands a damaging elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Flo Holl dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
That's time! Holl's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Holl has Furioto up against the cage in a clinch.
Furioto goes for a takedown attempt but Holl pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Holl lands a leg kick that knocks Furioto off balance momentarily.
Holl turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Holl jabs at Furioto's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holl scores with the left hand. Furioto knows he should have avoided that one.
Furioto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Decent striking displayed by Holl there.
Holl just misses with a punch to the body.
Furioto unleashes a big counter combination but Holl bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Holl takes a swing at Furioto's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Furioto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Flo Holl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holl cracks a nice hook into Furioto's ribs.
Furioto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Furioto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holl.
Holl wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Holl misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Holl. Furioto shrugs it off though.
Furioto with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Holl counter with a right hand.
Holl dips to his left and cracks Furioto with an uppercut!
Holl misses with a head kick. #T2#
Holl throws a leg kick but Furioto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It seemed like Furioto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Flo Holl is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holl.
Holl lands a glancing blow to the side of Furioto's head.
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!
Holl fakes the leg kick and cracks Furioto in the body.
Holl wants to clinch.
Furioto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Furioto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#TD2#
Furioto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Holl!
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Furioto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Holl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Furioto can do to turn this around?#T3#
Holl is trying to control Furioto's posture but Furioto avoids it.
Holl is looking for a sweep.
Furioto in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Holl tries to buck Furioto off but Furioto is having none of it.#SUB2#
Furioto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holl knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holl tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Furioto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Furioto working away.
Holl is looking to regain half guard here but Furioto keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Furioto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Holl is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Holl's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Flo Holl dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Holl misses with a body shot.
Furioto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A low kick lands for Holl.
Holl getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Holl lands a nice looking kick to the body. Furioto takes a step back to recover.
Holl throws out a leg kick but Furioto moves out of range and Holl only half commits.
Furioto unleashes a big counter combination but Holl bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Holl scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Holl rushes Furioto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holl prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice elbow from Holl.
Holl gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Holl prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees to the body from Holl. #T1#
Holl lands a nice elbow.
Holl is pressed up against the cage. Furioto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holl down to the mat. Holl avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Flo Holl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
Nice body punch from Holl.
Furioto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holl fakes the leg kick and cracks Furioto in the body.
Holl cracks Furioto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Holl scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Furioto doesn't seem bothered though.
Holl is looking to slow Furioto down with leg kicks.
Holl cracks Furioto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Holl jabs Furioto right on the nose. Furioto blinks but takes it well.
Holl throws a quick inside leg kick.
Holl thuds a left hand into Furioto's body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Furioto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holl sprawls well. Holl wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Furioto gets slowly back to his feet.
Holl jabs Furioto right on the nose. Furioto blinks but takes it well.
Holl lands with a cross.
Holl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Furioto was well out of range. Poor timing from Holl.
That kick from Holl tenderised Furioto's leg. Furioto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Holl tries to close the distance and clinch up but Furioto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Furioto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Flo Holl is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Furioto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Furioto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Holl doesn't manage to clinch there - Furioto circles away.
Holl connects with the punch.
Holl fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holl is looking to clinch.
Jab, jab by Holl - just one landing.
Holl feints and then cracks Furioto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Furioto down.
Furioto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holl. Holl obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holl.
Furioto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Holl to score with a decent uppercut.#T4##CL#
Holl gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Holl is pressed up against the cage. Furioto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holl down to the mat. Holl avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Holl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Furioto manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Furioto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Furioto has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Holl.
Holl thumps Furioto with a low kick.
Holl tries to clinch but Furioto moves out of range.
Furioto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Holl throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holl moves into range and connects with a jab.
Holl lands a head shot.
Holl is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Holl scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maximus Furioto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holl fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Furioto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:25
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flo Holl!
A very excited looking Flo Holl 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.
In defeat, Maximus Furioto stepped up to the mic, saying 'oohhh!nooooo!'.

Event: FCL 72 - Pike vs Sarinnen
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1##CL#
Haalvisto pushes Sims up against the cage in a clinch.
Haalvisto working aggressively here.
Haalvisto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sims takes a shot to the head.
Haalvisto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sims wants a takedown.
Haalvisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haalvisto throws an elbow that misses.
Haalvisto has a couple of punches blocked by Sims.
Haalvisto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haalvisto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haalvisto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haalvisto misses with a knee strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haalvisto.
Haalvisto with an attempt at a knee that misses. #TD2#
Sims manages to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haalvisto wanted to stand there but Sims had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Sims has an active guard here but Haalvisto has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Sims is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haalvisto pulls his head out easily.
Haalvisto has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sims trying to control but Haalvisto postures up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sims tries to roll over but Haalvisto keeps him under control.#SU#
Haalvisto gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL#
Haalvisto drives through and clinches with Sims against the cage.
Haalvisto tries to land a knee to the head but Sims blocks with his arms.
Sims takes a shot to the head.
Haalvisto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Haalvisto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Haalvisto working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Haalvisto has a couple of punches blocked by Sims.
Haalvisto gets through Sims's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Haalvisto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Haalvisto tries a knee to the head but Sims blocks it.
Sims is looking to take this one to the mat.
Haalvisto throws a head punch that misses.
Haalvisto misses with some punches.
Sims drops down looking for an ankle pick but Haalvisto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pekka Haalvisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaid Sims.#CL#
Haalvisto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Haalvisto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A shot in the inside from Haalvisto.
Haalvisto tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haalvisto.
Sims tries to score a body lock takedown but Haalvisto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sims blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sims dodges an elbow strike from Haalvisto.
Haalvisto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sims avoids the elbow strike from Haalvisto, against the cage.
Haalvisto throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
Haalvisto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Haalvisto moves into range and clinches up with Sims.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haalvisto misses with an elbow strike.
Sims is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Haalvisto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Haalvisto.
Haalvisto lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Haalvisto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Haalvisto pushes Sims up against the cage in a clinch.
Sims blocks an uppercut.
Haalvisto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Haalvisto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Haalvisto misses with an elbow over the top.
Sims tries to land knees in the clinch but Haalvisto avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Haalvisto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haalvisto lands with a kick to the temple. Sims shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Haalvisto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sims blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haalvisto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Haalvisto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sims has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Haalvisto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sims looking for a takedown. #T1#
Sims blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sims blocks the elbow strike.
Haalvisto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sims avoids a wild elbow strike from Haalvisto.
Haalvisto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sims blocks an elbow strike.
Sims blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haalvisto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sims can't get the takedown.
Haalvisto misses with a knee to the head.
Haalvisto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Haalvisto misses with a knee to the head.
Haalvisto gets underhooks to prevent Sims's takedown attempt.
Pekka Haalvisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaid Sims.
Haalvisto throws an elbow that misses. #T2#
Haalvisto throws an elbow that misses.
Haalvisto misses with the head strike.
Haalvisto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haalvisto throws a punch but it's blocked by Sims. #TD2#
Sims gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Haalvisto kicks Sims off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Haalvisto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sims.
Sims blocks an elbow strike from Haalvisto.
Sims blocks the elbow strike.
Sims blocks an elbow strike from Haalvisto.
Haalvisto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Haalvisto throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
Haalvisto lands an elbow that stopped Sims in his tracks for a moment.
Sims blocks an elbow strike from Haalvisto.
Haalvisto prevents a takedown attempt there.
Haalvisto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Haalvisto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Haalvisto misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Haalvisto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sims's brow.
Sims drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Haalvisto gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Sims jumps guard. #SU#
Haalvisto stands up from Sims's guard - Haalvisto perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4##CL#
Haalvisto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Haalvisto throws a head punch that misses.
Haalvisto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sims takes a shot to the head.
Sims tries to score a body lock takedown but Haalvisto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Haalvisto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Haalvisto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sims blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Haalvisto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haalvisto.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Haalvisto.
Haalvisto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Haalvisto dominated that second round.
That's time! Haalvisto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Haalvisto rushes Sims and presses him up against the cage.
Sims blocks an elbow strike from Haalvisto.
Haalvisto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haalvisto lands an elbow that stopped Sims in his tracks for a moment.
Haalvisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sims drops down looking for an ankle pick but Haalvisto pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Haalvisto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haalvisto throws an elbow that misses.
Haalvisto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sims's defenses.
Haalvisto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Haalvisto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Haalvisto throws a head punch that misses.
Pekka Haalvisto has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Haalvisto misses with the head strike.
Haalvisto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Haalvisto gets through Sims's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Haalvisto throws a punch but it's blocked by Sims.
Haalvisto lands a right hand.
Haalvisto scores with a shot to the side of Sims's head.
Sims is looking to take this one to the mat.
Haalvisto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Haalvisto lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Haalvisto.
Sims blocks an elbow strike from Haalvisto.
Haalvisto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Haalvisto misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Haalvisto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sims.
Pekka Haalvisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaid Sims.
Haalvisto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Haalvisto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haalvisto lands a nice uppercut.
Haalvisto throws a head punch that misses.
Haalvisto lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Haalvisto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sims's brow.
Haalvisto looking to throw knees to the head but Sims is blocking nicely.
Haalvisto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sims has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Haalvisto tries a knee to the head but Sims blocks it. #TD2#
Sims lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Haalvisto has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sims is on him like a limpet, forcing Haalvisto back against the cage.#T3#
Haalvisto throws an elbow that misses.
Haalvisto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sims wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sims dodges an elbow strike from Haalvisto.
Haalvisto throws an elbow that misses.
Haalvisto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sims can do to turn this around?
Haalvisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sims tries for a takedown. No joy.
Haalvisto scores with a knee to the head.
Haalvisto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Haalvisto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sims blocking some punches.
Sims goes for a takedown attempt but Haalvisto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T4##CL#
Haalvisto takes the fight into the clinch.
Haalvisto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Haalvisto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sims avoids the elbow strike from Haalvisto, against the cage.
Sims dodges an elbow strike from Haalvisto.
Haalvisto misses with an elbow over the top.
Sims blocks the elbow strike.
Pekka Haalvisto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haalvisto working aggressively here.
Haalvisto misses with a knee to the head.
Zaid Sims has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haalvisto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 30:25
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25

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

Event: FCL 71 - Mesquita vs Gray
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Schmidt throws an overhand right that lands on Will's shoulder, as Will tries to avoid the shot.
Will throws a big counter combination but Schmidt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Schmidt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Will avoids it really well and circles away.
Schmidt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Will loads up on a big right hand but Schmidt slips the punch.
Will lands a slapping body shot.
Will swings for the body but Schmidt moves out of range.
It seemed like Schmidt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Will's jab looks to have found its range, popping Schmidt under the eye.
Schmidt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Schmidt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Schmidt misses with a straight left. #T1#
Will looks to land a combination. Schmidt sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Will lands a lovely overhand right.
Will misses with an uppercut.
Schmidt throws out a counter right but Will avoids it with no problem.
Will pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Schmidt back to the cage. Will follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Darren Will seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Will misses the body punch #TD2#
and Schmidt counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Will!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Schmidt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Schmidt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Will knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Schmidt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schmidt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Schmidt has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rabid Dog. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Will trying to control but Schmidt flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB2#
Schmidt is persistently looking for the submission but Will is defending it well.
Schmidt struggling to land strikes to the head as Will covers up. #T3#
Will is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Schmidt has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Will is defending well but eventually Schmidt manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Will has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Xavier Schmidt!
A very excited looking Xavier Schmidt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TOF 184
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Bronze fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Bronze shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Barkley is trying to defend but Bronze finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bronze is taking a breather. Barkley 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.
Bronze is thwarting Barkley's attempts to control the position.
Bronze throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bronze is nestled in close to Barkley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronze is keen to just control but Barkley is a slippery customer.
Bronze is really struggling to control Barkley but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bronze missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Barkley trying to control but Bronze postures up.
Barkley taking some punishment here, with Bronze in his half guard.
Bronze not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bronze throwing shots but Barkley is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bronze lands a nice short elbow.
Barkley wants to control but Bronze is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bronze looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Barkley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bronze scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Bronze slips a nice elbow through Barkley's hands, connecting with Barkley's forehead.
Barkley is staying active underneath Bronze, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Barkley looking for submissions off his back.
Barkley wants to improve his position but Bronze is controlling well.
Barkley is trying to maintain the position but Bronze is very close to passing his half guard.
Bronze lands strikes from half guard.
Bronze lands strikes from half guard.
Bronze content to control rather than advance. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bronze looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barkley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bronze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barkley's head.
Bronze prevents Barkley from improving his position.
Bronze working over Barkley with some ground and pound. Barkley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bronze is nestled in close to Barkley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bronze trying to control the action but Barkley is working from the bottom.
Barkley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bronze. #T4#
Barkley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bronze.
Barkley is pressing down on Bronze's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Barkley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bronze is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bronze looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bronze throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronze is in close to Barkley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bronze content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T5#
Bronze throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Barkley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bronze looking to sit in guard and control but Barkley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bronze 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.
Bronze lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Barkley trying to control but Bronze is working from the bottom.
Barkley showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6##SUB#
Bronze is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barkley defends well.
Barkley stays in close to Bronze's body and controls the position. #T7#
Bronze throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #SUB#
Bronze isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Barkley stacks Bronze 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 Barkley!
Bronze throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Barkley trying to control the position but Bronze is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronze tries to improve position but can't. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grady Bronze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bronze fails to land the takedown.
Barkley throws a fast counter high kick but Bronze manages to duck under it in time.
Bronze shoots in for a double leg but Barkley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grady Bronze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barkley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bronze wants to clinch up but Barkley keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Bronze gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barkley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Grady Bronze has been cut.
Bronze is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barkley to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Barkley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bronze fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barkley avoids it really well and circles away.
Barkley was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bronze misses with a takedown
and Barkley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab from Barkley.
Barkley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T9#
Bronze shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barkley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barkley scores with a hook.#ROC2#Bronze is rocked!
Bronze with a lazy takedown attempt
and as Bronze loses concentration momentarily, Barkley counters with a picture perfect head kick! Bronze goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zavian Barkley!
A victorious Zavian Barkley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Grady Bronze stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well I think it's about time to let the young guys take over. I don't feel the drive to fight anymore. I'm just happy I had the opportunity to fight along some of the scariest opponents TOF has to offer.'.

Event: SMASH: Denver vs Drago
Date: Dec 08, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Dixon closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Furioto turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Furioto manages to end up in side control.
Furioto working the ground and pound but Dixon is defending the strikes.
Dixon tries to buck Furioto off but Furioto is having none of it.#SUB#
Furioto is trying to get an arm triangle but Dixon is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Dixon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Furioto 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.#SUB#
Furioto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Furioto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dixon is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Furioto off and has taken his back!#T1##SUB2#
Dixon is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Furioto has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
We've been hearing good reports from Furioto'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.#SUB2#
Dixon working for a choke but Furioto reverses nicely into Dixon 's guard.
Furioto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dixon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Furioto. #SUB#
Furioto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Furioto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Dixon working for a triangle but Furioto defends it easily.
Furioto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dixon's head.#T2##SUB2#
Furioto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dixon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Furioto has managed to get both his arms back between Dixon's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Dixon has his foot on Furioto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Furioto works his way back into a safe position though.
Dixon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Furioto lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Dixon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Furioto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dixon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Furioto avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3##SUB2#
Dixon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Furioto defends it easily.
Furioto working some strikes from top position.
Furioto landing some decent shots from guard.
Furioto postures up in Dixon's guard and throws a big left but Dixon blocks it. #SUB2#
Furioto is sitting in close to Dixon's body. Dixon has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Furioto is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Furioto is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Dixon.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Willie Dixon!
A victorious Willie Dixon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Maximus Furioto had this to say: 'oohhh!nooooo!'.

Event: TOF 176
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1#
Bronze goes for a double leg but Naulakko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Naulakko continues to drive forward.
Bronze drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A hook to the body from Bronze.
Bronze throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Naulakko wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bronze throws an elbow but misses.
Bronze pushes off an throws an elbow but Naulakko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Naulakko has had enough of the clinch but Bronze keeps him there for the moment.
Naulakko tries to break the clinch but Bronze is controlling the position.
Naulakko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Naulakko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Naulakko misses with a punch on the inside.
Naulakko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Naulakko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naulakko is trying to break the clinch but Bronze has him pressed against the cage.
Naulakko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #TD#
Bronze lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bronze drops an elbow to the side of Naulakko's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bronze lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Bronze is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bronze is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bronze content to control rather than advance.
Naulakko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bronze.
Bronze is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bronze throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bronze lands a nice short elbow.
Bronze working the head and body with strikes.
Bronze is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bronze lands with a punch from half guard.
Bronze looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Naulakko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bronze connects with a nice short shot to Naulakko's temple.
Bronze winds up and cracks Naulakko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bronze is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bronze working Naulakko over with strikes. #T3#
Bronze prevents Naulakko from standing back up.
Bronze working the head and body with strikes.
Bronze sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bronze lands a nice short elbow.
Naulakko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bronze scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bronze controlling the action here. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bronze lands a nice short elbow.
Bronze is taking a breather. Naulakko 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.#SUB#
Bronze is trying for a kimura here. Naulakko looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bronze wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Grady Bronze!
Grady Bronze seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: FCL - 64
Date: Nov 14, 2024

#R1#
Haalvisto tries to clinch
and McCurtney counters with a nice uppercut.
Haalvisto throws a right and a left that McCurtney avoids nicely.
Haalvisto is looking to clinch but McCurtney is avoiding it. #CL2#
Haalvisto instigates a clinch.
McCurtney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Haalvisto misses with an elbow strike.
McCurtney manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Haalvisto looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
McCurtney breaks from the clinch.
Haalvisto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haalvisto throws a sloppy head kick and McCurtney moves out of range easily.
McCurtney connects with a body shot that sends Haalvisto's belly button to the back.
Haalvisto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haalvisto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haalvisto throws a lazy head kick
and McCurtney counters with a straight right hand.
McCurtney avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
McCurtney comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Haalvisto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pekka Haalvisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCurtney scores with a jab to the body.
McCurtney throws a body punch but Haalvisto moves out of range.
Haalvisto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McCurtney connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Haalvisto has closed the distance and engaged McCurtney in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haalvisto.
Haalvisto's coach down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Haalvisto's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC#
McCurtney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Haalvisto takes the fight into the clinch.
Haalvisto misses with an elbow over the top.
Haalvisto throws an elbow that misses.
Haalvisto pushes off an throws an elbow but McCurtney leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
McCurtney breaks the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as McCurtney blocks the leg kick.
McCurtney works Haalvisto's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haalvisto slips a jab and a cross from McCurtney. #T2#
Haalvisto tries to clinch
and McCurtney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haalvisto tries to clinch but McCurtney moves away
and McCurtney counters with a nice body shot.
McCurtney blocks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Haalvisto.
McCurtney swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Haalvisto wants to clinch but McCurtney slips to the side
and McCurtney counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Haalvisto tries to work over McCurtney's front leg with a kick but McCurtney checks it. #CL2#
Haalvisto clinches. #BC#
McCurtney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haalvisto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCurtney lands a lovely overhand right.
McCurtney dips to his left and cracks Haalvisto with an uppercut!
McCurtney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haalvisto.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haalvisto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCurtney looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Haalvisto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Haalvisto throws a head kick but McCurtney moves out of range.
Haalvisto wants to clinch
and McCurtney counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Haalvisto tries to clinch but McCurtney moves out of range.
Haalvisto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCurtney feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Haalvisto darts in trying to clinch
and McCurtney counters with a left to the body.
Haalvisto looks winded!
McCurtney changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Haalvisto tries to clinch there but McCurtney circles away.
Haalvisto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCurtney finds it's way round the side to connect with Haalvisto's head.
McCurtney is looking to wear down Haalvisto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McCurtney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Haalvisto, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haalvisto closes the distance but McCurtney moves to the side
letting McCurtney counter with a right hand. #T4#
McCurtney wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haalvisto tries to clinch but McCurtney moves out of range.
McCurtney walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Haalvisto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McCurtney misses with a body shot.
McCurtney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCurtney lands a slapping body shot.
McCurtney takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McCurtney lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Haalvisto tries to clinch up
and McCurtney counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Haalvisto thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haalvisto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCurtney paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCurtney is looking to counter punch.
McCurtney scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Haalvisto doesn't seem bothered though.
McCurtney moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haalvisto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bernard McCurtney 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#
Haalvisto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Haalvisto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Haalvisto darts in trying to clinch
and McCurtney makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McCurtney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCurtney appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Haalvisto tries to close the distance and clinch but McCurtney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCurtney seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Haalvisto tries to clinch there but McCurtney circles away.
McCurtney throwing a counter right hand but Haalvisto manages to avoid it.
McCurtney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haalvisto was well out of range. Poor timing from McCurtney.
Haalvisto throws a left and a right that both miss
and McCurtney counters with a nice body shot.
McCurtney tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haalvisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCurtney.
Haalvisto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCurtney finds it's way round the side to connect with Haalvisto's head.
McCurtney throws out a powerful jab.
Nice jab there from McCurtney.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haalvisto tries to clinch but McCurtney moves away
and McCurtney counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Haalvisto is rocked!#T1#
Haalvisto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Haalvisto is still on wobbly legs! Can McCurtney finish him?
Haalvisto misses with a leg kick
and McCurtney counters with a big right hand! Oh Haalvisto is in trouble here! McCurtney follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernard McCurtney!
Bernard McCurtney decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Pekka Haalvisto stepped up to the mic, saying 'f$$$$$$ck!!!!!'.

Event: FCL - 63
Date: Nov 13, 2024

#R1#
Schmidt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
James Darwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darwin lands with a cross.
Darwin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schmidt momentarily.
Darwin scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Darwin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Schmidt to the ground. Darwin is now in Schmidt's guard.
Darwin trying to control but Schmidt is working from the bottom.
Darwin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Darwin slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Darwin is working for a kimura but Schmidt is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Schmidt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Darwin working over Schmidt with some ground and pound. Schmidt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Darwin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Schmidt!
Darwin is in the full mount, landing strikes. #CUT#It looks like Xavier Schmidt has been cut.
Darwin postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Schmidt in real trouble here! The ref calls for Schmidt to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Darwin!
James Darwin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: TOF 167
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Lehto lands a two punch combo.
Lehto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bronze tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lehto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bronze somewhat.
Bronze will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lehto misses with a wild body shot.
Lehto wants to slow Bronze down by chopping away at his legs.
A counter left hand to the body from Bronze misses its target.
Lehto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lehto.
Bronze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lehto throws out the jab.
As Lehto backs away, Bronze returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lehto slaps away a takedown attempt from Bronze, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grady Bronze. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Lehto takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Bronze manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lehto has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bronze is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Lehto decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lehto moves in looking to clinch but Bronze pushes him off.#TD#
Bronze feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T2#
Lehto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bronze might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bronze postures up and lands a big shot to Lehto's brow.
Lehto is looking to stand up but Bronze isn't so interested in that idea.
Lehto keeping moving, preventing Bronze from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Lehto manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bronze shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lehto but Lehto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lehto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Bronze darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Bronze thows a huge punch but Lehto dodges it nicely.
Lehto is trying to stand. #ES2#
Lehto has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bronze is on him like a limpet, forcing Lehto back against the cage.
Lehto prevents the takedown attempt.
Bronze drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lehto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lehto throws a hook but Bronze avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Lehto as Bronze shoots in.
Lehto throws a head kick that half lands.
Scythe Lehto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lehto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronze.
Bronze defending well as Lehto loads up on a big left hand.
Lehto lands a nice shot to the body.
Bronze shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lehto defends it nicely.#T4#
Lehto thumps Bronze with a low kick.
Lehto looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronze is just out of range.
Bronze is looking to counter punch.
Bronze with a poor takedown
and Lehto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Bronze has managed to clinch.
Bronze drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lehto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lehto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bronze backwards. #T5#
A shot in the inside from Lehto. #BC2#
Lehto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bronze changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lehto tries to avoid it but Bronze manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lehto to the ground. Lehto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lehto throws a chopping leg kick but Bronze manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bronze shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lehto defends it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lehto, as that shot connected.
Lehto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lehto has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bronze is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Scythe Lehto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lehto lands a brutal head kick. Bronze looks out on his feet and Lehto throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Scythe Lehto!
Scythe Lehto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Grady Bronze stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well I think it's about time to let the young guys take over. I don't feel the drive to fight anymore. I'm just happy I had the opportunity to fight along some of the scariest opponents TOF has to offer.'.

Event: SMASH: Ghetea vs Ruttu
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Kock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice combination there by Kock.
Kock has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Furioto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Furioto somewhat.
Kock connects with a high kick.
Kock moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Kock looking to score a takedown here. Furioto is defending well but Kock drives through and ends up in Furioto's guard.
Kock with a flurry of punches that miss.
Furioto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kock wants to pass the guard but Furioto is keeping the position.
Kock with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Furioto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kock slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kock lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kock wants to control from the top but Furioto keeps moving.
Kock lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Furioto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Kock controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Furioto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Furioto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3##SUB2#
Furioto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kock lands a couple of elbows.
Kock working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kock postures up in Furioto's guard and throws a big left but Furioto blocks it.
Kock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Furioto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Furioto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Kock throws an elbow that misses. Furioto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kock's guard. Nice move by Furioto!#REVB##SUB#
Kock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Furioto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Furioto preventing the sweep.
Kock is trying to keep Furioto in close. #SUB#
Kock working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Furioto has passed into half guard!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kock misses with a series of wild punches.
Furioto with the counter takedown but Kock avoids it easily.
Kock wants to clinch.
Kock throws a sloppy head kick and Furioto moves out of range easily.
Kock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Kock does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Furioto has time to react.
Kock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kock lands a body shot.
Furioto tries to move into range but Kock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Kock throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Furioto counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kock defends it well. #SUB2#
Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kock is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kock manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kock trying to keep a closed guard but Furioto is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Kock is looking for a triangle here but Furioto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T2#
Kock tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Furioto easily slips into full mount! #SUB2#
Furioto working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kock tries to hold on but Furioto pushes him away. #SUB2#
Furioto is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kock has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kock! #SUB2#
Furioto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Kock trying to control but Furioto is working from the bottom.
Kock throws an elbow that misses. Furioto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kock's guard. Nice move by Furioto!#REVB##SUB#
Kock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Furioto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Furioto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Furioto drops back looking for a leg! Kock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kock manages to kick Furioto off! Furioto jumps back into Kock's guard.
Furioto distracts Kock with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4##SUB#
Kock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Furioto defends well.#SUB#
Furioto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kock working a defensive guard but Furioto passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Furioto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Kock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maximus Furioto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Kock. That snapped Furioto's head back.
Kock is looking to clinch.
Kock darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Furioto enables Kock to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Furioto manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Furioto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kock postures up in Furioto's guard and throws a big left but Furioto blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Furioto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Furioto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Kock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kock is looking to work some ground and pound but Furioto has wrist control.
Kock is in close to Furioto's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Furioto looking for subs off his back but Kock has passed one foot through into half guard.
Furioto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kock scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2##SUB#
Kock is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Furioto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kock.
Furioto regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kock.
Kock trying to control but Furioto is working from the bottom.
Kock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Furioto can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Furioto has his feet on Kock's thighs here. He's pushed Kock off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kock screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maximus Furioto!
Maximus Furioto very nearly forgot to thank Bondi MMA 🏝️ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: FCL - 59
Date: Oct 25, 2024

#R1#
Rank misses with a takedown attempt - Haalvisto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rank throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haalvisto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
so Rank counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Haalvisto is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rank dives into side control. #REVR#
Rank controls the position.
Let's hope that Rank has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Rank goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Haalvisto has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rank but great work by Haalvisto.
Rank regains half guard.#T2#
Rank is trying to stand back up but Haalvisto is controlling him
Rank tries to get to full guard but Haalvisto has control of the leg.
Rank pushes Haalvisto off looking to stand but Haalvisto dives back in and keeps control. #SU#
Haalvisto stands up out of the half guard.
Rank throws a big shot that misses.
Rank keeps the fight on the outside.
Rank with the counter takedown but Haalvisto avoids it easily.#CL#
Haalvisto has Rank up against the cage in a clinch.
Haalvisto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Ftank Rank has been cut.
Haalvisto gets underhooks to prevent Rank's takedown attempt.
Haalvisto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rank avoids the elbow strike from Haalvisto, against the cage.
Haalvisto lands an elbow just above Rank 's eye.
Rank wants to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Rank has Haalvisto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Haalvisto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pekka Haalvisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ftank Rank.
Rank has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Haalvisto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Haalvisto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rank's defenses.
Haalvisto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Haalvisto lands an elbow inside.
Rank has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Haalvisto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Haalvisto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Haalvisto lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Haalvisto throws an elbow but misses.
Rank trying to control the position but instead, Haalvisto has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rank into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Haalvisto.
Haalvisto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Haalvisto pushes off an throws an elbow but Rank leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rank has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Haalvisto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Haalvisto pushes off an throws an elbow but Rank leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
Rank wants to take the fight to the mat but Haalvisto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Haalvisto lands an elbow inside.
Haalvisto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rank goes for a takedown in the clinch but Haalvisto prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rank has Haalvisto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Haalvisto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rank looks winded!
Haalvisto pushes off an throws an elbow but Rank leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Haalvisto lands a nice elbow.
Haalvisto pushes off an throws an elbow but Rank leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Haalvisto lands an elbow just above Rank 's eye.
Rank is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Haalvisto is defending well.
Haalvisto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rank.
Haalvisto lands an elbow inside that Rank shrugs off.
Haalvisto lands a damaging elbow.
Rank takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Haalvisto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ftank Rank's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Haalvisto gets a clinch.
Rank wants to stall.
Haalvisto lands with a left to the head.
Haalvisto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rank can do to turn this around?
Haalvisto landing knees to the head.
Haalvisto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haalvisto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Haalvisto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Haalvisto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rank takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rank changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Haalvisto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Haalvisto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rank, pushing him back against the cage.
Pekka Haalvisto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Haalvisto.
Rank avoids the elbow strike from Haalvisto, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haalvisto lands a damaging elbow. #T1#
Rank is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Haalvisto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Haalvisto lands an elbow that stopped Rank in his tracks for a moment.
Rank takes an elbow to the forehead.
Haalvisto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rank blocks it with crossed arms.
Rank changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Haalvisto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pekka Haalvisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ftank Rank.
A slow jab from Rank misses its intended target.
Haalvisto tries to clinch but Rank moves out of range. #CL#
Haalvisto moves into the clinch.
Rank is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rank wants a takedown but no success here.
Rank goes for a takedown in the clinch but Haalvisto prevents it.
Haalvisto lands an elbow inside.
Haalvisto lands an elbow inside that Rank shrugs off.
Haalvisto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Haalvisto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Haalvisto stops a takedown attempt from Rank.
Rank is breathing heavily.
Rank takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#That has opened up Ftank Rank's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rank wants a takedown.
Rank tries to score a body lock takedown but Haalvisto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rank takes an elbow to the temple.
Haalvisto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rank takes an elbow to the temple.
Rank takes an elbow to the forehead.
Haalvisto lands with a short shot to the head.
Rank avoids a wild elbow strike from Haalvisto.
Rank dodges an elbow strike from Haalvisto.
Haalvisto lands an elbow just above Rank 's eye. #CUT#The cut above Ftank Rank's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rank is looking to take this one to the mat.
Haalvisto lands an elbow that stopped Rank in his tracks for a moment.
Haalvisto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Haalvisto lands a nice elbow.
Haalvisto lands a damaging elbow. #T3#
Rank is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Haalvisto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rank takes a knee right on the jaw!
Haalvisto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rank's defenses.
Haalvisto lands a nice elbow.
Haalvisto lands a damaging elbow.
Haalvisto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Haalvisto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rank takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#Ftank Rank's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Rank takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rank drops down looking for an ankle pick but Haalvisto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Haalvisto tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Rank counters with a shoot takedown. Haalvisto fights it but they end up in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rank is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Haalvisto wants to stand but Rank is controlling the position. #T4#
Rank looking to pass the guard.
Rank pushing down on Haalvisto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rank is pressing down on Haalvisto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Haalvisto is holding on for now.
Rank is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Haalvisto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ftank Rank'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Haalvisto has closed the distance and engaged Rank in a clinch.
Rank is looking for a takedown.
Rank is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Haalvisto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rank tries for a takedown but Haalvisto manages to get underhooks.
Pekka Haalvisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ftank Rank.
Haalvisto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Haalvisto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Haalvisto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ranks head.
Rank is looking for a takedown.
Haalvisto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Haalvisto lands a damaging elbow.
Haalvisto lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rank avoids a wild elbow strike from Haalvisto.#TD2#
Rank lands a takedown into guard.
Rank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rank trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Haalvisto manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Rank wants to stand but Haalvisto is controlling the position. #T1#
Rank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haalvisto is one step ahead there.
Rank wants to stand and escape but Haalvisto is having none of it.
Rank wants to control the position but Haalvisto says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Haalvisto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rank manages to get to full guard.
Haalvisto wanted to stand there but Rank had control of the position.
Rank is looking to stand up but Haalvisto isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Rank working for submissions but it's allowed Haalvisto to get to half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rank pushes Haalvisto off looking to stand but Haalvisto dives back in and keeps control.
Haalvisto wants to stand but Rank has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Rank is trying to stand back up but Haalvisto is controlling him
Rank trying to control but Haalvisto postures up.
Rank looks like he's trying to stand up.
Haalvisto has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SU#
Haalvisto decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Pekka Haalvisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL#
Haalvisto clinches up with Rank and pushes him back against the cage.
Rank is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Haalvisto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Haalvisto lands an elbow inside that Rank shrugs off.
Pekka Haalvisto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rank tries for a takedown but Haalvisto manages to get underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Haalvisto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rank's brow.
Haalvisto landing knees to the head.
Haalvisto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rank's defenses.
Haalvisto lands an elbow inside.
Haalvisto misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Haalvisto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rank's brow.
Haalvisto lands an elbow just above Rank 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Haalvisto.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pekka Haalvisto!
A relieved looking Pekka Haalvisto 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 160
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Bronze tries for a takedown but Kersikov circles away easily
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bronze shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kersikov as he jumps to the side.
Bronze looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grady Bronze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronze fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bronze fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Bronze fails with the takedown
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kersikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bronze shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kersikov but Kersikov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bronze has his takedown stuffed
and Kersikov counters with a huge left! Bronze is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kersikov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Bronze from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kersikov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladymyr Kersikov!
A relieved looking Vladymyr Kersikov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Grady Bronze spoke after the fight, saying 'Well I think it's about time to let the young guys take over. I don't feel the drive to fight anymore. I'm just happy I had the opportunity to fight along some of the scariest opponents TOF has to offer.'.

Event: FCL - 57
Date: Oct 11, 2024

#R1#
Gray misses with a straight left.
Gray seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gray misses with a body shot.
Schmidt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gray leaves Schmidt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Gray. No joy for Schmidt on that attempt.
Gray scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#It looks like Xavier Schmidt has been cut.
Gray loads up on a big right hand but Schmidt slips the punch.
Gray throws a hook to the side of Schmidt's head but Schmidt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schmidt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gray's waist but Gray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schmidt off to one side.
Tavish Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Schmidt.
Schmidt moves forwards but Gray connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Schmidt counters with a single leg into guard. Gray didn't expect that.
Gray keeping moving, preventing Schmidt from controlling successfully.
Gray has his hands on Schmidt's head, controlling the position.
Schmidt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Gray is trying to control the position but Schmidt postures up.
Schmidt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schmidt.
Gray keeping full guard, as Schmidt tries to pass.
Schmidt preventing the sweep.
Schmidt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gray works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gray wants to stand but Schmidt is controlling the position.
Gray trying to control the position.
Schmidt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Schmidt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Schmidt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schmidt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gray works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schmidt looking to pass the guard.
Gray on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gray tries to get out of the position.
Schmidt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Schmidt misses with a takedown attempt - Gray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Schmidt moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schmidt! But no joy.
Schmidt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gray connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Schmidt slips a jab from Gray.
Schmidt tries to counter with a clinch but Gray shakes him off and moves away.
Gray clobbers Schmidt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown but Gray shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Schmidt shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gray is trying to defend but Schmidt finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Schmidt throwing shots but Gray is blocking nicely.
Gray preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gray is looking to control Schmidt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gray avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Schmidt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gray defends it well.
Schmidt is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Schmidt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Schmidt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gray does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gray is doing well to control the position and prevent Schmidt from advancing to side control.
Gray is trying to stand.
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. Schmidt connects with a nice short shot to Gray's temple.
Schmidt blocks the strikes from Gray.
Schmidt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gray's head.
Schmidt is looking to take a break and control but Gray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gray knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schmidt on the ground.
Schmidt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Schmidt thows a huge punch but Gray dodges it nicely.
Schmidt is trying to control the action in half guard but Gray is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Schmidt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gray sees it coming and defends easily.
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 Tavish Gray will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Xavier Schmidt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gray throws a monster overhand right that drops Schmidt! Gray follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tavish Gray!
After winning the bout, Tavish Gray thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Pushkin vs Vrjalya
Date: Oct 06, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Man fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Furioto to the ground. Man is now in Furioto's guard.#SUB#
Furioto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Man scoring with some ground and pound.
Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Furioto is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Furioto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Man is looking to work some ground and pound but Furioto has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man with a flurry of punches that miss.
Furioto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Man working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Man tries to stand but Furioto is controlling from the bottom.
Man in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Man forces his way into half guard.
Man thows a huge punch but Furioto dodges it nicely.
Man lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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. Man connects with a nice short shot to Furioto's temple. #T2#
Man trying to control from half guard but Furioto is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Man lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Furioto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Man is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Man seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Furioto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Furioto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Man misses with a head shot. Furioto uses the momentum to regain guard. #T3#
Man postures up in Furioto's guard and throws a big left but Furioto blocks it. #SUB2#
Man drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Furioto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Man has Furioto in his guard.#REVR#
Furioto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Man tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Furioto in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Man is trying to get back to his feet.
Man is looking to reverse the position.
Man is trying to control Furioto's posture but Furioto avoids it. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Man has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Furioto tries for a kimura but Man is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Man dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Man shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Man showed some decent athleticism there.
Nice strikes from Man there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Man is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Man landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Man throwing shots but Furioto is blocking nicely.
Man thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Furioto's head. #SUB2#
Man wants to work for an arm triangle but Furioto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Man trying to control the action but Furioto is working from the bottom.
Man is thwarting Furioto's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Furioto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Man pulls his head out easily.
Man missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Man is nestled in close to Furioto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Man drops an elbow to the side of Furioto's head.
Furioto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Furioto actively working from the bottom here.
Furioto trying to control here.
Furioto wants to improve his position but Man is controlling well.
Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Man trying to control the action but Furioto is working from the bottom. #T3#
Man works his way into full mount!
Man scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Furioto?
Furioto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Furioto takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Man lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Furioto is trying to escape the mount.
Furioto is squirming around, avoiding Man's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Furioto tries to reverse the position but Man maintains control.
Man working Furioto over with strikes here.
Furioto wants to control but Man is having none of it.
Stan Man has got the better of the ground game so far.
Man with shots to the head and body - Furioto looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC2#Furioto is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man landing shots from mount.
Oh Furioto is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Man lands a big elbow - Furioto is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Furioto is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Stan Man!
Stan Man thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Maximus Furioto spoke after the fight, saying 'oohhh!nooooo!'.

Event: FCL - 52
Date: Sep 15, 2024

#R1#
Miyao swats away the attempt to clinch by Haalvisto.#TD#
Miyao shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Miyao was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Miyao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haalvisto keeps working. #SUB#
Miyao swings around for an armbar but Haalvisto sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Miyao's guard.
Haalvisto won't allow Miyao to sweep him here.
Miyao seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Haalvisto is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Miyao has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Haalvisto is looking to defend but Miyao has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Haalvisto! Miyao pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Haalvisto taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joao Miyao!
After winning the bout, Joao Miyao thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Pekka Haalvisto spoke after the fight, saying 'f$$$$$$ck!!!!!'.

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