Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

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 ðŸï¸ 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!!!!!'.

Event: FCL - 51
Date: Sep 08, 2024

#R1##TD#
Schmidt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cliveira looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Schmidt misses with the ground and pound.
Cliveira has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Schmidt is trying to get an arm triangle but Cliveira is defending well.
Cliveira is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Schmidt goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cliveira rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Schmidt's guard! Nice work there by Cliveira!
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Schmidt keeps moving. #SUB#
Cliveira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schmidt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cliveira has managed to get both his arms back between Schmidt's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Schmidt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cliveira defends it easily.
Cliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Cliveira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Cliveira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cliveira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schmidt throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #SUB#
Schmidt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cliveira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Cliveira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cliveira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schmidt keeping moving, preventing Cliveira from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Schmidt is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Schmidt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cliveira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cliveira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB#
Schmidt working for a triangle but Cliveira defends it easily. #SUB#
Schmidt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cliveira defends it easily.
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Schmidt keeps moving.
Cliveira is in close to Schmidt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cliveira scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Cliveira avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Schmidt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cliveira seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3##SUB#
Schmidt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schmidt keeping moving, preventing Cliveira from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Schmidt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Schmidt keeps moving. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Schmidt tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB#
Schmidt working for a triangle but Cliveira defends it easily. #SUB#
Schmidt is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Cliveira drops back looking for a leg! Schmidt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schmidt manages to kick Cliveira off! Cliveira jumps back into Schmidt's guard.
Cliveira trying to control but Schmidt is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cliveira preventing the sweep.
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Schmidt keeps moving. #SUB2#
Cliveira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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 Xavier Schmidt will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Cliveira throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Schmidt counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Schmidt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cliveira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Schmidt as Cliveira tries to tie him up.
Cliveira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schmidt blocks it with crossed arms.
Schmidt tries to score a body lock takedown but Cliveira shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Schmidt tries for a takedown but Cliveira manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Schmidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cliveira prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Cliveira gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Cliveira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Schmidt manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cliveira has Schmidt in his guard.#REVR#
Schmidt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt throwing strikes from guard but Cliveira blocks nicely.
Schmidt stops Cliveira from standing up. #T1#
Schmidt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Schmidt wants to control from the top but Cliveira keeps moving.
Cliveira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cliveira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Schmidt passes into half guard. #SUB#
Schmidt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cliveira sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Schmidt seems to be looking for submissions.
Cliveira has hold of Schmidt's hands but Schmidt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Schmidt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Schmidt stops Cliveira from getting back to his feet.
Schmidt working Cliveira over with strikes.
Cliveira regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Schmidt.
Schmidt trying to control but Cliveira is working from the bottom.
Cliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schmidt stopping the sweep attempt from Cliveira.
Schmidt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cliveira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schmidt stops Cliveira from standing up.
Schmidt won't allow Cliveira to sweep him here. #T3#
Schmidt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schmidt throws a big elbow that misses.
Schmidt landing some decent shots from guard.
Schmidt content to stall in guard here.
Schmidt 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.
Cliveira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schmidt is controlling him.
Schmidt throws a big elbow that misses.
Schmidt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cliveira keeping moving, preventing Schmidt from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Schmidt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cliveira sprawls well initially but Schmidt persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T4#
Cliveira is trying to stand. #SUB#
Schmidt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cliveira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cliveira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cliveira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cliveira is controlling Schmidt's trapped leg to prevent Schmidt from advancing to side control.
Schmidt prevents Cliveira from improving his position.
Schmidt slips a nice elbow through Cliveira's hands, connecting with Cliveira's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schmidt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Schmidt prevents Cliveira from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Schmidt dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Schmidt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Xavier Schmidt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schmidt prevents Cliveira from escaping the position.
Schmidt wants to control but Cliveira is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Schmidt is trying to get an arm triangle but Cliveira is defending well.
Cliveira parries the strikes from Schmidt easily there. Schmidt is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cliveira to escape.
Cliveira regains half guard, as Schmidt was trying to land strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cliveira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Cliveira wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmidt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Schmidt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schmidt prevents Cliveira from standing back up. #SUB#
Schmidt is looking for a kimura but Cliveira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schmidt to get the leverage.
Cliveira is trying to stand.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Cliveira drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T2#
Schmidt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cliveira tries to move to mount but Schmidt blocks the move with his legs.
Schmidt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cliveira can do to turn this around?
Cliveira looks up at the clock and then as Schmidt takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cliveira smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Schmidt tries to bench press Cliveira off him but Cliveira keeps the position.
Schmidt manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Schmidt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schmidt.
Cliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schmidt thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cliveira's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Schmidt thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Schmidt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schmidt 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.
Cliveira postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cliveira postures up in Schmidt's guard and throws a big left but Schmidt blocks it.
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Schmidt keeps moving. #SUB#
Schmidt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cliveira defends it easily.#SUB#
Schmidt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cliveira defends well.#SUB#
Cliveira avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cliveira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cliveira makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Schmidt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cliveira is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Schmidt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cliveira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cliveira working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oharles Cliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xavier Schmidt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Schmidt looking for a guillotine here but Cliveira defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schmidt keeping moving, preventing Cliveira from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oharles Cliveira.
I think Schmidt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Xavier Schmidt!
After winning the bout, Xavier Schmidt 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 Krylov
Date: Sep 08, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Barella looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Barella moves nicely into side control.
Barella tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SUB2#
Barella looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Barella is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Furioto has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barella looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barella throwing shots but missing, from side control.
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.#T1##SUB2#
Barella is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Furioto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Barella looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Furioto stops Barella from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Barella is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Furioto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barella wants to control but Furioto is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Furioto wants to control but Barella postures up.
Furioto manages to get back to half guard.
Furioto is not content to let Barella control the position.
Barella throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barella slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Barella is working for a kimura but Furioto is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barella trying to control from half guard but Furioto is working away. #T3##SUB#
Furioto looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Barella is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Furioto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barella. #SUB2#
Barella seems to be working for a kimura but Furioto defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Barella is working for an americana but Furioto has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Barella was thinking about the submission.
Barella wants to control from the top but Furioto keeps moving.
Barella throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Barella drops back, looking for a kneebar! Furioto looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Furioto looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Furioto! #REVR#
Furioto cracks Barella with a big elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Barella dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Barella tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Furioto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Furioto is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Barella throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barella tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Furioto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Furioto tries to counter by clinching up but Barella breaks away and moves out of range.
Furioto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barella.
Furioto throwing a counter right hand but Barella manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Barella looking to score a takedown here. Furioto is defending well but Barella drives through and ends up in Furioto's guard.
Sonny Barella has got the better of the ground game so far.
Furioto wants to sweep but no luck.
Barella pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Furioto is keeping the position for now.
Barella has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Furioto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barella doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Furioto is tightening it up a little... Barella has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Barella reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Barella taps out! Nice BJJ there by Furioto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Maximus Furioto!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Maximus Furioto waved his t-shirt featuring Bondi MMA ðŸï¸'s logo in front of the cameras.
Sonny Barella spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back'.

Event: TOF 149
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Moore misses with an uppercut.
Moore pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bronze back to the cage. Moore follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#It looks like Grady Bronze has been cut.#TD2#
Bronze feints and as Moore raises his hands in defense, Bronze changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bronze slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moore is on top in guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bronze is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moore defends well.
Moore stays in close to Bronze's body and controls the position. #T1#
Moore passes Bronze's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Moore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moore content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Bronze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moore pulls his head out easily.
Moore controlling the action here.
Bronze punching from the bottom.
Bronze is trying to get back to full guard.
Moore is pressing down on Bronze's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bronze is holding on for now. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Moore tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bronze knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Moore tries to free his leg and advance position but Bronze is retaining full guard.
Moore engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moore scores with a sloppy right hand. Bronze should have avoided that one. #T4#
Moore scores with a three punch combo!
Moore leaves Bronze with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bronze shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little feinted left hand from Moore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moore takes a swing at Bronze's ribcage but misses.
Bronze looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bronze connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#KD#
Moore feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bronze sprawling to the canvas! Bronze rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Moore finish him?! #ROC#Bronze is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronze gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Moore gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peyton Moore!
Peyton Moore was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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: Thai vs Franc
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1#
Barella misses with a few strikes there.
Furioto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barella misses with a hook.
Barella sets himself, and Furioto steps forward looking for the clinch! Barella avoids it this time.
Barella throws a front kick aimed at Furioto's knee but Furioto avoids it well.
Barella backing away here, and Furioto unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barella throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Furioto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Furioto seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barella is defending against the submission attempts here by Furioto.
Barella is trying to maintain the position but Furioto is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Furioto throwing shots but Barella is blocking nicely.
Barella trying to control from the bottom.
Furioto lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barella is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Barella is defending against the submission attempts here by Furioto. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Furioto landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barella keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Furioto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Furioto is working for a submission of some sort. #T3##SUB2#
Furioto seems to be working for a kimura but Barella defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a kimura here.
Barella is trying to get back to full guard.#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.
Barella trying to control here.
Barella regains full guard. Nicely done.
Furioto trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Barella manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Barella lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barella throws an elbow that misses. Furioto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barella's guard. Nice move by Furioto!#REVB#
Furioto throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Furioto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Barella misses with a combination #TD2#
and Furioto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barella won't be happy with that.
Barella is trying to control Furioto's posture but Furioto avoids it.
Barella is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Furioto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barella preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella wants to control but Furioto is keeping busy.
Furioto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1##SUB2#
Furioto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barella controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Furioto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barella tries to get to full guard but Furioto has control of the leg. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barella trying to hold on to Furioto's head to control him but Furioto postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Furioto ducks right into an uppercut from Barella.
Sonny Barella is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Furioto avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Furioto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barella throws an off balance right hand
and Furioto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Furioto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barella misses with a wild combination.
Furioto with the counter takedown but Barella avoids it easily.#T3#
Barella throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Furioto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Furioto defending well as Barella loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Furioto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Barella fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Furioto sprawls well initially but Barella persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Barella working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Barella 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.
Barella 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. #T4##SUB#
Barella looking for a submission but Furioto manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Barella trying to control the position from guard on top but Furioto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Barella has gone for a leg lock! Furioto slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barella's guard.#REVB#
Barella utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barella has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Maximus Furioto has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Barella dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Barella gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Furioto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barella after a bit of a struggle.
Furioto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barella after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Furioto has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Barella is trying to keep an underhook but Furioto manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Barella actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Furioto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barella doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Furioto.
My spies in Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform me that Furioto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are battling for position here. Barella manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella seems keen to control Furioto's posture.
Furioto distracts Barella with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barella has his hands on Furioto's head, controlling the position.
Barella looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barella trying to keep a closed guard but Furioto is proving a slippery customer.
Furioto landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Furioto stands up over Barella, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Furioto forces his way into half guard.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Furioto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barella sees it coming and defends easily.
Barella is pressing down on Furioto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Furioto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Furioto wants to pass the guard but Barella is keeping the position.
Furioto throws a strike but Barella rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Barella slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barella trying to control but Furioto is working from the bottom.
Barella throws a strike but Furioto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Furioto advances position into side control!#T4##SUB2#
Furioto goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Barella rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Furioto's guard! Nice work there by Barella!
Barella missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barella passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Furioto tries to improve position but can't.
Barella with the ground and pound but Furioto regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Barella is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Furioto actively working from the bottom here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: TOF 140
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1#
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronze was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bronze takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson leaves Bronze with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson lands a jab.
Johnson throws a hook but Bronze blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Bronze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab. #T1#
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bronze in his tracks.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bronze.
Marcus Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grady Bronze.
Bronze is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronze moves away.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD2#
Bronze drives through with a takedown into Johnson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Johnson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bronze wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #T2#
Johnson has Bronze pulled in close to control his posture.
Bronze content to stall in guard here.
Bronze lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bronze postures up.
Bronze is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Johnson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bronze looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Bronze from controlling successfully.
Bronze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bronze throwing strikes but missing.
Bronze makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ES#
Johnson pushes Bronze off and scrambles back to his feet. #TD2#
Bronze gets a takedown into half guard.#T4#
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson keeping hold of Bronze's head, controlling as best he can.
Well, if Bronze is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Johnson tries to roll over but Bronze keeps him under control.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bronze.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T5#
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Bronze is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Bronze controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bronze stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Bronze trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Bronze scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bronze with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bronze won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bronze's guard. #REVR#
Bronze can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SU#
Johnson stands up from half guard.
Bronze needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Bronze closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Bronze pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Bronze counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T7##TD2#
Bronze has clasped his hands together around Johnson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bronze connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Johnson some visible discomfort.
A lull in the action here.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Bronze seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T8#
Let's hope that Bronze 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.
Bronze lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson is pressing down on Bronze's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson is trying to keep Bronze in close.
Bronze throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson trying to control the position. #T9#
Bronze with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Bronze controlling him for the moment.
Bronze is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson pulls Bronze in close to his closed guard and prevents Bronze from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson wants to control the position but Bronze says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronze.
Johnson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bronze tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Bronze ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bronze tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Bronze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bronze has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Bronze is rocked!
Marcus Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grady Bronze.#T1#
Bronze shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Bronze shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bronze tries a quick counter leg kick but Johnson is wise to it.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bronze is defended easily by Johnson.
Bronze fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Bronze ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.#TD2#
Bronze looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bronze throws an elbow but Johnson slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Bronze is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Bronze postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bronze scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Johnson to see if he's OK.
Bronze looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Johnson is avoiding damage well.
Bronze throws an elbow but Johnson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bronze gets to mount! Johnson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bronze has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Johnson's face.
Bronze avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Bronze controlling the pace for now.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Bronze looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Bronze gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bronze controlling from the full mount.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Bronze gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bronze raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bronze with a couple of short strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronze fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Bronze trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bronze thowing shots but they're missing.
Bronze has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bronze lands a heavy elbow.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bronze trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bronze throws some wild stikes that Johnson manages to avoid easily.
Bronze throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bronze controlling the pace for now. #T6#
Johnson wants to hold on but Bronze pushes him away.
Bronze with a couple of short strikes.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bronze lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Johnson is bucking up trying to escape but Bronze cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Grady Bronze has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bronze cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bronze lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Bronze has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Bronze working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bronze working the ground and pound effectively. #T7#
Bronze wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Bronze avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Bronze content just to control the position here.
Bronze lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #CUT2#It looks like Marcus Johnson has been cut.
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound. #T8#
Bronze lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bronze looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bronze cracks Johnson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #SUB2#
Bronze throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Johnson has his hands clasped together but Bronze breaks the hold and Johnson is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Bronze!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Grady Bronze!
A relieved looking Grady Bronze 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: FCL - 46
Date: Aug 09, 2024

#R1#
Eklund connects with a leg kick.
Eklund looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Eklund scores with a head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Xavier Schmidt has been cut.
Eklund throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Schmidt clinches up against the cage.
Schmidt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Eklund after a bit of a struggle.
Eklund misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schmidt looking for a takedown.
Schmidt wants to take the fight to the mat but Eklund manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Schmidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eklund prevents a takedown attempt there.
Eklund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eklund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schmidt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Eklund pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Schmidt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Eklund is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Schmidt blocks a body shot from Eklund.
Schmidt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Eklund fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A head kick misses from Eklund.
Eklund throws a head kick that half lands.
Schmidt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eklund is fending him off so far but Schmidt persists. Nope, Eklund circles away and we're back to standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eklund lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Eklund buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schmidt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Eklund.#T1##KD2#
Eklund lands a big head kick that sends Schmidt tumbling to the mat! Eklund takes a step backwards and waves Schmidt back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Schmidt is rocked!
Eklund swinging wildly here.
Oh Schmidt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Eklund throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Schmidt is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hugo Eklund!

Event: FCL - 44
Date: Jul 26, 2024

#R1##CL#
Haalvisto tries to keep at a distance but Boxeri has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boxeri blocking some punches.
Boxeri lands a nice uppercut.
Boxeri works on Haalvisto's body with a couple of short punches.
Boxeri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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.
Boxeri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boxeri pushes Haalvisto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Haalvisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Haalvisto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haalvisto is trying to break free.
Boxeri lands a shot to the body.
Boxeri lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Boxeri.
I was talking to Boxeri's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Boxeri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxeri will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Haalvisto up against the cage.
Haalvisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Boxeri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxeri lands with a light punch inside.
Haalvisto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haalvisto misses with the head strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Boxeri takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Boxeri manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boxeri.
Haalvisto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Haalvisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Boxeri effectively controlling the action here.
Boxeri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haalvisto.
Boxeri pushes Haalvisto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haalvisto.
Boxeri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Haalvisto looks winded!
Boxeri scores with a shoulder strike.
Boxeri lands an uppercut.
Boxeri lands with a left to the head.
Haalvisto has a couple of punches blocked by Boxeri.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boxeri.
Good body shot from Boxeri.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haalvisto takes a shot to the head.
Boxeri pressing his opponent against the cage.
Boxeri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Boxeri digs a right hand underneath Haalvisto's ribcage. Haalvisto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Boxeri.
Boxeri lands an uppercut.#ROC#Haalvisto is rocked!
Boxeri lands a nice uppercut.
Haalvisto is still on wobbly legs! Can Boxeri finish him?
Boxeri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boxeri throws a big uppercut that drops Haalvisto! More strikes from Boxeri and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Haalvisto lies dazed against the cage as Boxeri celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pate Boxeri!
A very excited looking Pate Boxeri 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.
The defeated Pekka Haalvisto had this to say: 'f$$$$$$ck!!!!!'.

Event: TOF 132
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Bronze fails with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Martin misses.
Martin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronze was well out of range. Poor timing from Martin.
Bronze swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bronze moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice sprawl there from Martin as Bronze shoots in.
Martin tries to counter with a clinch but Bronze shakes him off and moves away.
Martin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronze.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronze moves away.
Martin leaves Bronze with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grady Bronze. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Martin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Martin moves out of range as Bronze strikes.
It seemed like Martin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab lands there for Martin.
Martin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bronze fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bronze fails with the takedown.
Martin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A punch lands to the side of Bronze 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Bronze ducks under a wild hook from Martin.
A quick step to the side and Bronze tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martin lands with a good body shot.#TD#
Bronze shoots in and bounces Martin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronze pushes down on Martin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bronze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martin defending well though.
Martin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronze winds up and cracks Martin with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Bronze slips a nice elbow through Martin's hands, connecting with Martin's forehead.
Bronze controlling the action here.
Martin is trying to get back to full guard.
Bronze scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bronze performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bronze's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bronze throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bronze.
Martin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bronze.
Bronze trying to control from half guard but Martin is working away.
We've been informed that Martin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bronze not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bronze throws a strike but Martin avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bronze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martin looking to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T5#
Bronze has his takedown stuffed
and Bronze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Bronze shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Martin 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 content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bronze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Martin's head.
Bronze looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T6#
Bronze is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Martin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bronze.
Bronze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martin defending well though.
Bronze with the ground and pound but Martin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bronze is looking to work some ground and pound but Martin has wrist control.
Bronze 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.
Bronze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bronze trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Bronze throws a strike but Martin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Bronze is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T7#
Martin passes Bronze's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Martin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Bronze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bronze trying to hold on to Martin's head to control him but Martin postures up. #T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bronze controlling the position well.
Bronze is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Martin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Martin's back!
Bronze trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T9#
Bronze is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Martin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bronze slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Bronze struggling to land strikes to the head as Martin covers up.
Bronze keeps control of the position easily here as Martin tries to buck him off.
Even with his hooks in, Bronze manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bronze punches the canvas rather than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pablo Martin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bronze gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Martin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Bronze changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Martin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Martin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Grady Bronze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bronze working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Bronze is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Martin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bronze landing strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronze landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ground and pound from Bronze seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T1#
Martin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bronze wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bronze wants to control but Martin is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Bronze stalls from top position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bronze throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bronze slows the pace down.
Bronze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martin keeps working.
Martin wants to control but Bronze postures up.
Martin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bronze. #T3##SU#
Bronze stands up and beckons Martin to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Martin. No joy for Bronze on that attempt. #TD#
Bronze drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Martin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bronze creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Martin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Martin seems a little lost for a moment, as Bronze dominates the positioning.
Bronze throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bronze trying to control the position but Martin is working away.
Martin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
Martin tries to bench press Bronze off him but Bronze keeps the position.
Bronze wants to control but Martin is keeping him busy.
Bronze is really struggling to control Martin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bronze in side control, throwing shots but Martin defends.
Bronze working the ground and pound but Martin is defending the strikes. #T5#
Bronze throws a strike aimed at the side of Martin's head but Martin avoids it well.
Bronze happy to just control the position for now.
Bronze misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
An elbow from Bronze crashes against the mat.
Martin wants to control but Bronze postures up.
Bronze moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Martin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martin wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grady Bronze. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bronze looking to score a takedown here. Martin is defending well but Bronze drives through and ends up in Martin's guard.#T6#
Bronze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bronze cracks Martin with a solid left hand.
Bronze connects with a couple of short punches.
Martin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Martin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Martin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bronze controls the pace.
Martin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bronze is fighting to break Martin's control of his arms but Martin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bronze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T7#
Bronze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bronze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Martin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pablo Martin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martin stuffs the takedown attempt from Bronze. Bronze gets slowly back to his feet.
Bronze looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martin is fending him off so far but Bronze persists. Nope, Martin circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Bronze shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bronze was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bronze scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Martin to see if he's OK.#T8#
Bronze in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bronze working the ground and pound but Martin is defending the strikes.
Bronze creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bronze throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Martin works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Bronze seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bronze missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bronze is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T9##SUB#
Bronze is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bronze is nestled in close to Martin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bronze looks to land a strike but Martin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bronze trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Bronze with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bronze sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bronze throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grady Bronze dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Martin lands with a hook. Bronze tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bronze gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bronze fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Martin avoids it really well and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martin! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronze has a takedown stuffed.
Martin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronze manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Bronze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Bronze takes one to the chin there.
Martin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bronze gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Martin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grady Bronze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronze gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from Martin.
Martin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Martin fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Martin looks to land a left hand but Bronze moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Bronze tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bronze ducks under a wild hook from Martin.
A little feinted left hand from Bronze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Bronze bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronze tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bronze is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Martin's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bronze tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bronze trying to control the position but Martin is working away.
Bronze taking a breather here. #T3#
Martin is not content to let Bronze control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bronze happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bronze misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bronze takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Martin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bronze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T5#
Bronze throws a nice inside leg kick.
Martin missing with a left hand there. Bronze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Bronze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bronze needs to keep his hands up - Martin had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bronze is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Martin breaks the clinch. #CL#
Bronze moves into range and clinches up with Martin.#BC2#
Martin manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Martin, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T6#
A telegraphed right hand from Martin misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Bronze misses the target.
Martin misses with the combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Bronze misses its target.
Martin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Martin leaves Bronze with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bronze slips a straight right by Martin.
A counter left hand to the body from Bronze misses its target.#T7#
Bronze fails with the takedown.
Martin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bronze shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martin as he avoids it easily.
Bronze shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martin sprawls well. Martin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bronze gets slowly back to his feet.
Bronze shoots for a double leg takedown but Martin sprawls well. He's pushed Bronze's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Bronze tries to keep at a distance but Martin has taken the fight into the clinch.#T8##TD#
Bronze has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Martin regains guard immediately.
Bronze is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Martin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Martin trying to control the position.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Bronze from controlling successfully. #T9#
Bronze throwing strikes but missing.
Bronze is looking to work some ground and pound but Martin has wrist control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bronze trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martin misses with a body shot.
Bronze is looking to counter punch.
Bronze shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martin sprawls well. Martin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bronze gets slowly back to his feet.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pablo Martin!
Pablo Martin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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 - 41
Date: Jul 12, 2024

#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wellington enables Schmidt to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wellington manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Wellington looking for a guillotine here but Schmidt defends easily.
Wellington is trying to keep Schmidt in close.
Wellington keeping moving, preventing Schmidt from controlling successfully.
Schmidt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Schmidt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellington trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Wellington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schmidt is aware though and is defending well.
Wellington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schmidt trying to control the position from guard on top but Wellington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Wellington is looking for a triangle but Schmidt pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Schmidt throws a big elbow that misses.
Schmidt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schmidt postures up in Wellington's guard and throws a big left but Wellington blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Schmidt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Schmidt throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Wellington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schmidt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schmidt wants to pass the guard but Wellington is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Wellington has his feet on Schmidt's thighs here. He's pushed Schmidt 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! Schmidt screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chad Wellington!

Event: FCL - 41
Date: Jul 12, 2024

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Mfer.#CL#
Mfer rushes Haalvisto and presses him up against the cage.
Mfer keeps control of Haalvisto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Haalvisto wants to break free but Mfer has control. #BC2#
Haalvisto manages to break the clinch.
Haalvisto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mfer stuns Haalvisto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mfer connects with a single shot there.
Haalvisto moves away from the strike by Mfer.
Haalvisto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've been told by Mfer's head coaches at RÃ¤kÃ¤lÃ¤ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Haalvisto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haalvisto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Haalvisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
Haalvisto is looking to clinch.
Pekka Haalvisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haalvisto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Mfer gets a clinch.
Haalvisto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mfer lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haalvisto is looking to break free of the clinch but Mfer has double underhooks.
Mfer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mfer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haalvistos head.
Haalvisto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mfer has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Haalvisto is looking to break free of the clinch but Mfer has double underhooks.
Mfer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mfer is working Haalvisto over against the cage.
Mfer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Haalvisto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Haalvisto wants to break free but Mfer has control.
Haalvisto takes a shot to the head.
Haalvisto tries to circle away but Mfer has him pinned against the cage.
Haalvisto working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mfer.
Mfer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mfer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Haalvisto looks winded!
Haalvisto takes a shot to the head.
Mfer lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Haalvisto is rocked!
Mfer scores with a shot to the side of Haalvisto's head.
Haalvisto is still on wobbly legs! Can Mfer finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer pushes Haalvisto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mfer lands a big right hand that drops Haalvisto! The killer instinct kicks in and Mfer finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Mfer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Mfer!
The defeated Pekka Haalvisto had this to say: 'f$$$$$$ck!!!!!'.

Event: SMASH: Bonaparte vs Bleak
Date: Jun 30, 2024

#R1#
Cheese works Furioto's body with a nice hook.
Cheese looks to land a combination but Furioto avoids it well.
Cheese scores with a nice body kick.
Furioto shoots for a double leg takedown but Cheese sprawls well. He's pushed Furioto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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.
Furioto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cheese looks to throw the jab but Furioto is out of range.
Furioto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cheese tries to avoid it but Furioto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cheese to the ground. Cheese escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Furioto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cheese.
Cheese thows a body kick. Furioto tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Furioto takes one to the chin there.
Cheese cracks Furioto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cheese with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheese misses with a looping left.
Furioto avoids the body shot from Cheese. #T1#
Cheese scoring well with a low kick there.
Cheese throws a good cross that connects.
Furioto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cheese misses with a looping right.
Cheese tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Furioto is looking to counter punch.
Cheese scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown but Cheese shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick from Cheese misses.
Cheese just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Cheese closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Furioto quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Cheese is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Furioto defends it well.
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!
Cheese wants to pass to mount but Furioto is defending the position. #T2##SUB2#
Cheese is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Furioto defends it well.
Cheese tries to pass to full mount but Furioto defends it. #SUB#
Furioto actively working from the bottom here.
Furioto is not content to let Cheese control the position.#T3#
Cheese wants to pass to mount but Furioto is defending the position.
Furioto tries to roll over but Cheese keeps him under control.#SUB#
Furioto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cheese pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Furioto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Furioto is defending against the submission attempts here by Cheese. #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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cheese wants to control but Furioto is keeping him busy.
Cheese tries to pass the half guard into mount. Furioto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furioto is staying active underneath Cheese, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cheese throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Furioto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cheese!
Cheese is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Furioto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Cheese dominated that round.
That's time! Furioto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Furioto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cheese is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cheese swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cheese takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cheese scores with a body shot.
Cheese is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Furioto rather than just go for the knockout.
Furioto takes one on the button.
Cheese throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cheese decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cheese works his way into full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Cheese is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Furioto has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Furioto! #T1##SUB#
Furioto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cheese manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Furioto has Cheese in his guard.#REVB#
Cheese has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Furioto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cheese wants to control from the top but Furioto keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cheese passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Cheese is looking for a kimura here.
Cheese wants to control but Furioto is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Furioto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cheese wants to free his trapped foot but Furioto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cheese passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cheese wants to control the pace but Furioto is squirming around nicely. #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 prevents Cheese from taking his back.
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.
Cheese trying to control but Furioto is having none of it.
Cheese wants to take his opponent's back but Furioto doesn't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Cheese showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Cheese delivers a nice body kick.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cheese.
Furioto gets back to half guard.
Cheese trying to pass the guard but Furioto defending well.
Maximus Furioto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richard Cheese has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cheese throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese wants to lay and pray for a moment but Furioto keeps working.
Cheese has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Cheese throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cheese controlling his opponent.
Cheese misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Cheese tries to control but Furioto wriggling away. #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.
Furioto tries to reverse the position but Cheese maintains control.
Cheese thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Furioto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cheese throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Furioto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Furioto looking for submissions off his back.
Cheese is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3#
Cheese misses with a head shot.
Cheese content just to control the position here.
Cheese wants to control the pace but Furioto is squirming around nicely.
Cheese mounts Furioto! Really nice guard pass there!
Furioto tries to lock up and control but Cheese gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Richard Cheese is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Furioto has given up his back.
Cheese has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Furioto's body.
Cheese somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cheese controlling from the back.
Cheese is continuing to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Cheese comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cheese has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Cheese!
An out of breath Richard Cheese thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Maximus Furioto had this to say: 'oohhh!nooooo!'.

Event: TOF 126
Date: Jun 23, 2024

#R1#
Bronze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Socippo.
Bronze tried to score with a low kick but Socippo checks it.
Socippo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Socippo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Socippo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Socippo does it's job there.
Socippo lands a head kick!
Socippo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socippo tries to bum rush Bronze with a series of wild strikes but Bronze uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Socippo misses with a wild body shot.
Bronze was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Socippo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bronze misses with a straight left.
Socippo scores with a decent looking hook.
Luther Socippo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A punch combination from Socippo misses.
Socippo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bronze misses with a low kick as Socippo jumps back.#TD#
Bronze shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bronze showed some decent athleticism there.
Bronze perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bronze prevents Socippo from standing back up.
Bronze is nestled in close to Socippo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Socippo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bronze.
Bronze slips a nice elbow through Socippo's hands, connecting with Socippo's forehead.
Bronze is nestled in close to Socippo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Socippo is trying to stand. #T2#
Still in half guard, Bronze seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronze prevents Socippo from standing back up.
Bronze takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Socippo is trying to stand up here but Bronze is controlling him well.
Bronze is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Socippo wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Bronze shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bronze showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Socippo is trying to stand up here but Bronze is controlling him well. #T3#
Bronze seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bronze working over Socippo with some ground and pound. Socippo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bronze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Socippo defending well though.
Bronze is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Socippo is trying to stand up here but Bronze is controlling him well.
Bronze wants to take a breather but Socippo is having none of it.
Bronze performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Socippo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bronze. #T4#
Bronze lands with a punch from half guard.
Socippo taking some punishment here, with Bronze in his half guard.
Bronze performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bronze is trying to control the action in half guard but Socippo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bronze slips a nice elbow through Socippo's hands, connecting with Socippo's forehead.
Bronze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Bronze slows the pace down in half guard.
Bronze 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.
Socippo wants to get back to his feet.
Bronze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Socippo's head.
Bronze wants to take a breather but Socippo is having none of it.
Bronze not doing much here. #ES2#
Socippo pushes Bronze off and gets back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Socippo. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Socippo misses.
Bronze looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T6##TD#
Bronze scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Socippo tries to escape but Bronze is in control.
Bronze working the body and head with strikes.
Socippo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bronze asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Bronze.
Socippo is trying to get back to his feet.
Bronze trying to control the action but Socippo is working from the bottom.
Bronze lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee asks Bronze politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bronze prefers to stall for the moment though.#T7#
Socippo wants to get back to his feet.
Bronze moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Socippo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Socippo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Socippo is pushing Bronze's head away, looking to escape. Bronze manages to hold on to the position though.
Bronze working the head and body with strikes.
Socippo is not content to let Bronze control the position. #T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bronze is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bronze working the head and body with strikes.
Bronze is working Socippo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Socippo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee asks Bronze politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bronze prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bronze scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Socippo to see if he's OK.#T9##SUB#
Bronze is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Socippo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bronze wants to control but Socippo is keeping him busy.
Socippo wants to get back to his feet but Bronze drags him back down.
Bronze cracks Socippo with a big elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Socippo tries to escape but Bronze is in control.
Bronze landing strikes.
Socippo is trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grady Bronze 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#
Socippo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Socippo looks for the body kick but Bronze saw that one coming.
Socippo digs a good body shot into Bronze's ribs.
Socippo works the jab nicely.
Socippo lands a slapping body shot. #TD#
Bronze changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Socippo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Grady Bronze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee asks Bronze politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bronze prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bronze scoring with punches from side control. #T1#
Bronze landing strikes.
Socippo wants to get back to his feet.
Bronze is looking to take a break and control but Socippo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Socippo is pushing Bronze's head away, looking to escape. Bronze manages to hold on to the position though.
Socippo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bronze working the body and head with strikes.
Bronze tries to score with some ground and pound. Socippo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bronze cracks Socippo with a big elbow.
Socippo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bronze is controlling him well.#T2##ES2#
Socippo throws Bronze to one side and escapes!
A slow jab from Socippo misses its intended target.
Socippo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Bronze tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD#
Bronze feints and as Socippo raises his hands in defense, Bronze changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Socippo is looking to stand up but Bronze isn't so interested in that idea.
Bronze stays in close to Socippo's body and controls the position.
Socippo is looking to stand up but Bronze isn't so interested in that idea.
Bronze keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Socippo's head.
Socippo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Bronze is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bronze's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bronze's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bronze is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bronze stops Socippo from standing up.
Bronze tries to free his leg and advance position but Socippo is retaining full guard.
Bronze content to stall in guard here.
Bronze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bronze prevents Socippo from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Socippo gets caught flat footed, as Bronze shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Socippo is looking to stand back up but Bronze counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Socippo.
Bronze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Socippo can do to turn this around?
Bronze controlling the action here.
Socippo is not content to let Bronze control the position.
Socippo has hold of Bronze's hands but Bronze slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bronze looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bronze working Socippo over with strikes. #T5#
Bronze looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Socippo is trying to stand back up but Bronze is controlling him #ES2#
Socippo has one foot on Bronze's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bronze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Socippo.
No joy there for Socippo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Socippo looks to land a right hand but Bronze moved out of range.#T6#
Socippo throws a hook but Bronze avoids it easily.
Socippo cracks Bronze with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bronze shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Socippo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bronze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bronze tries to score a power double leg takedown but Socippo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bronze somewhat.
Donk. Socippo catches Bronze right on the button with a cross.
Bronze shoots in for a takedown but Socippo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grady Bronze. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T7#
Bronze is trying hard to land a takedown here. Socippo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Socippo misses with a straight right.
Luther Socippo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - Socippo coming out on top.
Bronze closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Luther Socippo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Socippo does no damage.
Socippo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bronze drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bronze is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Socippo throws an overhand right that lands on Bronze's shoulder, as Bronze tries to avoid the shot.
Socippo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Socippo 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.
Socippo lands with a straight right. Bronze didn't see that one coming.#T8#
Socippo connects with a body shot that sends Bronze's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronze shoots for a takedown but Socippo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A left lands for Socippo.
Bronze on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bronze doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Socippo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bronze avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bronze swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bronze closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bronze needs to keep his hands up - Socippo had a free shot at his head there.#T9#
Socippo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bronze shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Socippo as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Bronze manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Socippo on his heels. He'll look to pass Socippo's guard now, I'm sure.
Bronze wants to control from the top but Socippo keeps moving.
Bronze is really struggling to control Socippo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bronze throws a big right hand that misses.
Bronze might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Socippo wants to get back to his feet but Bronze passes into half guard.
Bronze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Socippo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Bronze takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Socippo lands with a hook. Bronze tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bronze moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bronze misses with a takedown attempt - Socippo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Socippo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bronze is defended easily by Socippo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronze takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Good exchange - Socippo coming out on top.
Bronze dives in for a single leg takedown but Socippo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Socippo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grady Bronze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Socippo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bronze backwards.
Socippo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Socippo looking to stall.
Bronze drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Socippo gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Socippo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Socippo leaves Bronze with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Bronze shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Socippo defends it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Socippo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bronze has a takedown stuffed.
Socippo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Socippo leaves Bronze with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Socippo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bronze stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Socippo scores with a body shot. #TD#
Bronze looking to score a takedown here. Socippo is defending well but Bronze drives through and ends up in Socippo's guard.
Bronze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Socippo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Socippo wants to stand but Bronze is controlling the position.
Bronze landing with the ground and pound.
Bronze is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Socippo wants to get back to his feet but Bronze is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Socippo throws a nice looking combination but Bronze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bronze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronze throws a right hand that misses
and Socippo counters with a head kick.
Bronze ducks under a wild hook from Socippo.
Bronze dives in and grabs Socippo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Socippo pushes down on Bronze's head and hops out.#T5#
Socippo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bronze.
Socippo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bronze goes for a double leg but Socippo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Socippo continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Socippo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Bronze gets the takedown into side control.
Socippo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bronze working the ground and pound.
Bronze trying to control the action but Socippo is working from the bottom.
Bronze tries to advance to mount but can't. #T6#
Bronze prevents Socippo from escaping the position.#ES2#
Socippo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nice shot lands for Socippo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Socippo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronze is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Socippo.
Socippo thuds a left hand into Bronze's body.
Socippo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronze moves away.
Bronze takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T7#
A combination from Socippo does no damage.
Bronze tries to counter by clinching up but Socippo breaks away and moves out of range.
Socippo misses with a looping right.
Socippo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Socippo lands a slapping body shot.
Bronze tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Socippo swivels and escapes.
A little jabbing left from Socippo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Socippo stuffs the takedown attempt from Bronze. Bronze gets slowly back to his feet.
Socippo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Socippo swings for the body but Bronze moves out of range.
Bronze is trying hard to land a takedown here. Socippo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T8#
Socippo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Socippo throws a series of punches but Bronze avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Bronze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Socippo lands a lovely overhand right.
Bronze throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Socippo's waist but Socippo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bronze off to one side.
Socippo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bronze on the side of the head.
Socippo lands a jab to Bronze's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronze fails with the takedown
and Socippo counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Socippo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronze manages to avoid it.
Socippo avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T9#
Socippo lands a glancing blow to the side of Bronze's head.
Socippo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bronze takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bronze takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Socippo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bronze on the side of the head. #TD#
Bronze fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Socippo sprawls well initially but Bronze persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Socippo is trying to stand back up but Bronze is controlling him
Bronze sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Socippo looks like he's trying to stand up.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luther Socippo!
An out of breath Luther Socippo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Grady Bronze was interviewed post fight and said '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.'.

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