Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 196
Date: Feb 02, 2025

#R1#
Jack SpeedGod lands a jab to the head.
Jack SpeedGod wants to clinch.
And Tolbert tries to counter it with a takedown but Jack SpeedGod pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jack SpeedGod misses with an uppercut. Tolbert saw that one coming.
Tolbert looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tolbert lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tolbert lands with a straight right. Jack SpeedGod didn't see that one coming.
We've been told by Jack SpeedGod's head coaches at Ludus Gladiatorius that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jack SpeedGod scores with a jab.
Taylor Jack SpeedGod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Jack SpeedGod forces Tolbert back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tolbert.
Tolbert avoiding damage as Jack SpeedGod throws knees to the body.
Jack SpeedGod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Tolbert.
Tolbert tries a body shot but Jack SpeedGod blocks it.
Tolbert blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jack SpeedGod.
Tolbert misses with a body punch.
Tolbert tries to score a body lock takedown but Jack SpeedGod shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tolbert looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tolbert.
A right handed body shot lands from Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tolbert backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tolbert. #TD2#
Jack SpeedGod is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tolbert is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jack SpeedGod to the mat. Jack SpeedGod regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Jack SpeedGod manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack SpeedGod misses with a right hand
and Tolbert counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tolbert throws a nice looking combination but Jack SpeedGod bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Tolbert gets tackled into the cage by Jack SpeedGod. Jack SpeedGod maintains the clinch.
Jack SpeedGod throws a punch but it's blocked by Tolbert.
Tolbert blocks a body shot from Jack SpeedGod.
Tolbert blocks an uppercut.
Tolbert working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jack SpeedGod blocking some punches. #T2#
Jack SpeedGod missing with knees to the body. #TD2#
Tolbert has picked Jack SpeedGod up - he's going for a ride! Tolbert dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jack SpeedGod wants to stand back up but Tolbert manages to pass into side control.
Tolbert sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jack SpeedGod is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jack SpeedGod wants to control but Tolbert postures up.
Tolbert trying to control the action but Jack SpeedGod is working from the bottom.
Tolbert prevents Jack SpeedGod from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jack SpeedGod tries to buck Tolbert off but Tolbert is having none of it.
Jack SpeedGod takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Jack SpeedGod's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Jack SpeedGod is pushing Tolbert's head away, looking to escape. Tolbert manages to hold on to the position though.
Tolbert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jack SpeedGod keeps working.
Tolbert lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jack SpeedGod down.
Tolbert has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tolbert lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jack SpeedGod down.
Jack SpeedGod gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tolbert working over Jack SpeedGod with some ground and pound. Jack SpeedGod looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tolbert is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tolbert missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Jack SpeedGod is trying to maintain the position but Tolbert is very close to passing his half guard.
Tolbert is stalling here. Jack SpeedGod is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tolbert seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jack SpeedGod has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Tolbert is letting Jack SpeedGod control him for a moment. #SU#
Jack SpeedGod decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tolbert to his feet. #CL#
Jack SpeedGod forces Tolbert back against the cage and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Tolbert.
Jack SpeedGod gets underhooks to prevent Tolbert's takedown attempt.
Tolbert lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack SpeedGod tries a body shot but Tolbert blocks it.
Tolbert blocking some punches. #T5#
Jack SpeedGod trying to land knees to the body.
Tolbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod blocks an uppercut.
Tolbert cracks Jack SpeedGod with a nice body shot.
Tolbert lands a right hand.
Tolbert is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jack SpeedGod gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Taylor Jack SpeedGod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Tolbert.
Jack SpeedGod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jack SpeedGod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tolbert blocks an uppercut.
Jack SpeedGod misses with the head strike.
Tolbert lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jack SpeedGod backwards. #TD2#
Tolbert has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jack SpeedGod regains guard immediately.
Tolbert showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tolbert in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T6#
Jack SpeedGod keeping moving, preventing Tolbert from controlling successfully.
Tolbert is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jack SpeedGod controlling Tolbert's posture.
Tolbert trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tolbert keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jack SpeedGod's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jack SpeedGod wants to stand but Tolbert is controlling the position.
Tolbert preventing the sweep. #T7#
Tolbert postures up. #ES#
Jack SpeedGod uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jack SpeedGod moves in looking to clinch but Tolbert pushes him off.
Tolbert misses with a left hand
and Jack SpeedGod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jack SpeedGod throws a leg kick that misses.
Jack SpeedGod connects with a jab.
Jack SpeedGod wants to clinch.
Jack SpeedGod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tolbert was well out of range. Poor timing from Jack SpeedGod.
Tolbert misses with a body shot
and Tolbert takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jack SpeedGod looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T8#
Jack SpeedGod takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#It looks like Taylor Jack SpeedGod has been cut.
Tolbert throws a right and a left that Jack SpeedGod avoids nicely.
Tolbert throws a hook but Jack SpeedGod avoids it easily.
Jack SpeedGod throws the left hand but Tolbert avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Jack SpeedGod is predictable there
and Tolbert counters with a stiff right hand.
Tolbert jabs Jack SpeedGod to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Jack SpeedGod takes the fight into the clinch.
Tolbert blocking some punches.
Jack SpeedGod tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tolbert avoids it.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jack SpeedGod misses with some punches. #T9#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod blocking some punches.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a punch to the body.
Tolbert blocking some punches.
Jack SpeedGod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tolbert scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jack SpeedGod misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Jack SpeedGod fails to land. #TD2#
Tolbert gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tolbert lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jack SpeedGod is looking for a sweep. Tolbert is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Tolbert is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jack SpeedGod is refusing to be controlled, as Tolbert sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darren Tolbert will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Taylor Jack SpeedGod's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tolbert checks a low kick from Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod sets himself, and Tolbert steps forward looking for the clinch! Jack SpeedGod avoids it this time.
Tolbert keeps the fight on the outside.
Tolbert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jack SpeedGod throws out the jab.
Jack SpeedGod lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jack SpeedGod clobbers Tolbert with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jack SpeedGod tries to clinch up.
Jack SpeedGod darts in trying to clinch
and Tolbert counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack SpeedGod avoids the body shot from Tolbert.
Jack SpeedGod tries to clinch but Tolbert moves out of range.
Tolbert drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jack SpeedGod defends it well.
Tolbert tries to move into range but Jack SpeedGod moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Darren Tolbert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jack SpeedGod keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Tolbert shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A bone on bone clash there as Tolbert blocks the leg kick.
Tolbert drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jack SpeedGod defends it well.
Jack SpeedGod tries to clinch there but Tolbert circles away.
Tolbert tries to counter with a clinch but Jack SpeedGod shakes him off and moves away.
Jack SpeedGod defending well as Tolbert loads up on a big left hand.
Jack SpeedGod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tolbert swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jack SpeedGod looks to throw the jab but Tolbert is out of range.
Tolbert is looking to clinch but Jack SpeedGod is avoiding it.
Tolbert looks to throw the jab but Jack SpeedGod is out of range.
Jack SpeedGod throws a looping overhand right but Tolbert ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Jack SpeedGod clinches up with Tolbert and pushes him back against the cage.
Jack SpeedGod has a couple of punches blocked by Tolbert.
A head punch on the inside from Jack SpeedGod fails to land.
Jack SpeedGod tries to work over Tolbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Tolbert.
A short left from Jack SpeedGod. #BC2#
Tolbert manages to break the clinch.
Tolbert cracks Jack SpeedGod with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tolbert stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2#Jack SpeedGod is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tolbert takes one on the button.
Jack SpeedGod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab from Jack SpeedGod.
Tolbert misses with a double jab.
Tolbert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod tries to clinch but Tolbert moves out of range.
Tolbert is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tolbert walks into a left hand.
Tolbert has a takedown stuffed.
Jack SpeedGod tried to counter with a leg kick but Tolbert avoided it.#T3#
Jack SpeedGod jabs Tolbert to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jack SpeedGod throws a hook but Tolbert blocks it.
Tolbert defending well as Jack SpeedGod loads up on a big left hand.
Tolbert staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tolbert! But no joy.
Jack SpeedGod catches Tolbert with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jack SpeedGod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tolbert.
Tolbert gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tolbert's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tolbert duly obliges.
Oh Jack SpeedGod is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tolbert steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jack SpeedGod.
Tolbert with the counter takedown but Jack SpeedGod avoids it easily.#T4#
Jack SpeedGod fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tolbert wants to counter the offense by Jack SpeedGod and move into the clinch position.
Jack SpeedGod seems to have got his legs back now.
Tolbert throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Jack SpeedGod misses.
Tolbert is looking for the big counter here.
Jack SpeedGod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tolbert misses with a hook. Jack SpeedGod ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Jack SpeedGod on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tolbert takes one on the button.
Jack SpeedGod comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jack SpeedGod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jack SpeedGod sizes up Tolbert with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jack SpeedGod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tolbert drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jack SpeedGod defends it well.#T5#
Jack SpeedGod throws a leg kick which misses Tolbert's front leg but catches the back leg as Tolbert tries to avoid it.
Taylor Jack SpeedGod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tolbert swings for the body but Jack SpeedGod moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tolbert. Jack SpeedGod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tolbert takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jack SpeedGod tries to clinch up
and Tolbert counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot lands for Jack SpeedGod.
Tolbert scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jack SpeedGod doesn't seem bothered though.
Jack SpeedGod takes one to the side of the head.
Tolbert keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T6#
Tolbert blocks a jab.
Tolbert lands with a nice body punch.
Jack SpeedGod swats away the attempt to clinch by Tolbert.
An attempted straight right counter from Jack SpeedGod misses the target.
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!
Good shot there by Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod tries to clinch but Tolbert is having none of it.
Tolbert drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jack SpeedGod defends it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Tolbert checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jack SpeedGod throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tolbert counters with a nice uppercut.
Tolbert throws a combination that misses
and Jack SpeedGod makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jack SpeedGod throws a lazy right hand but Tolbert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a left hand
and Tolbert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T7#
Jack SpeedGod scores with a nice strike.
Jack SpeedGod fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jack SpeedGod lands the left hand.
Tolbert cracks Jack SpeedGod with a good jab.
Tolbert uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jack SpeedGod.
Tolbert tries to counter with a clinch but Jack SpeedGod shakes him off and moves away.
No joy there for Tolbert, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jack SpeedGod fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jack SpeedGod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tolbert keeps the fight on the outside.
Tolbert is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jack SpeedGod takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T8#
Jack SpeedGod feints and then cracks Tolbert's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tolbert down.
Tolbert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jack SpeedGod manages to avoid it.
Tolbert looks to score with a jab to the body but Jack SpeedGod is just out of range.
Jack SpeedGod tried to score with a low kick but Tolbert checks it.
Jack SpeedGod loads up on a big right hand but Tolbert slips the punch.
Jack SpeedGod lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jack SpeedGod keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jack SpeedGod drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tolbert. #TD2#
Tolbert looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T9#
Tolbert lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tolbert trying to control the action but Jack SpeedGod is working from the bottom.
Jack SpeedGod blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tolbert.
Tolbert not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tolbert throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tolbert working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tolbert seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jack SpeedGod does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Taylor Jack SpeedGod will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Taylor Jack SpeedGod's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Tolbert throws a looping overhand right but Jack SpeedGod ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Tolbert darts in and clinches Jack SpeedGod up against the cage.
Tolbert blocks an uppercut.
Jack SpeedGod lands with a left to the head.
Tolbert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tolbert lands an uppercut.
Jack SpeedGod prevents the takedown attempt.
Jack SpeedGod lands a shot to the body.
Tolbert blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jack SpeedGod trying to land knees to the body.
Taylor Jack SpeedGod has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Tolbert is trying to trip Jack SpeedGod. He has hold of a leg but Jack SpeedGod is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tolbert persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jack SpeedGod keeping moving, preventing Tolbert from controlling successfully.
Tolbert is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jack SpeedGod holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Tolbert in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jack SpeedGod controls Tolbert momentarily but Tolbert frees himself.
Tolbert is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jack SpeedGod is adopting a defensive guard.
Tolbert postures up in Jack SpeedGod's guard and throws a big left but Jack SpeedGod blocks it.
Tolbert throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tolbert throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tolbert scores with a body shot.
Jack SpeedGod ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jack SpeedGod uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tolbert has time to react.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jack SpeedGod.
A left lands for Tolbert.
Jack SpeedGod tries to clinch there but Tolbert circles away.
Tolbert has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tolbert under the eye.
Tolbert throws out a loose jab but Jack SpeedGod uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Jack SpeedGod scores with a leg kick.
Tolbert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jack SpeedGod.
A swing and a miss from Tolbert.
Jack SpeedGod moves in looking to clinch but Tolbert pushes him off.
Tolbert tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tolbert has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jack SpeedGod throws a leg kick but Tolbert sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tolbert throws a jab when Jack SpeedGod was well out of range.
Jack SpeedGod paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jack SpeedGod connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tolbert momentarily.
Jack SpeedGod scores with the left hand. Tolbert knows he should have avoided that one.
Tolbert throws a hook to the side of Jack SpeedGod's head but Jack SpeedGod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jack SpeedGod avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Tolbert keeps the fight on the outside.
Tolbert is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tolbert slips a straight right by Jack SpeedGod.
Tolbert avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jack SpeedGod bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tolbert's head backwards.
Jack SpeedGod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jack SpeedGod lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tolbert scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jack SpeedGod throws out a loose jab but Tolbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tolbert lands with a nice body punch.
Tolbert has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tolbert there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jack SpeedGod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T5#
Jack SpeedGod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Jack SpeedGod misses the target.
Jack SpeedGod shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tolbert goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jack SpeedGod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jack SpeedGod throws a jab when Tolbert was well out of range.
Tolbert ducks under a wild hook from Jack SpeedGod.
Tolbert changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jack SpeedGod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jack SpeedGod swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tolbert.
Jack SpeedGod swats away the attempt to clinch by Tolbert.
Tolbert scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jack SpeedGod in his tracks. #T6#
Jack SpeedGod connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tolbert throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jack SpeedGod looks to land a left hand but Tolbert moved out of range nicely.
Tolbert shoots in but no luck this time.
Jack SpeedGod fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tolbert takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jack SpeedGod takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Jack SpeedGod misses. #T7#
Jack SpeedGod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tolbert.
Nice shot lands for Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod with a jab.
Tolbert tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jack SpeedGod defends well and Tolbert ends up having to push Jack SpeedGod into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Taylor Jack SpeedGod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Tolbert.
Jack SpeedGod wants to clinch.
Tolbert tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jack SpeedGod thumps Tolbert with a low kick.
Jack SpeedGod ducks under a wild hook from Tolbert.#T8#
Jack SpeedGod misses with an uppercut.
Tolbert looks to throw the jab but Jack SpeedGod is out of range.
Jack SpeedGod ducks under a wild hook from Tolbert.
Tolbert throws a big shot that misses.
Jack SpeedGod moves out of range of the strikes.
Jack SpeedGod tries to clinch but Tolbert moves out of range.
Jack SpeedGod tries to clinch up but Tolbert circles away and keeps his distance.
Jack SpeedGod doesn't manage to clinch there - Tolbert circles away.
Tolbert tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tolbert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jack SpeedGod manages to avoid it.
Jack SpeedGod is looking to clinch but Tolbert is avoiding it.
Jack SpeedGod swats away the attempt to clinch by Tolbert.#T9#
A big left from Tolbert misses.
Tolbert just misses with a punch to the body.
Jack SpeedGod moves in looking to clinch but Tolbert pushes him off.
Tolbert misses with a hook
and Jack SpeedGod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tolbert swings for the body but Jack SpeedGod moves out of range.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a low kick.
Tolbert scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jack SpeedGod wants to clinch.
Tolbert throws out a counter right but Jack SpeedGod avoids it with no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Taylor Jack SpeedGod.
I think Jack SpeedGod 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Taylor Jack SpeedGod!

Event: TOF 196
Date: Feb 02, 2025

#R1#
Hands tries to land a leg kick but Black saw it coming and moves away.
Hands misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Black lands a nice shot that snaps Hands's head back.
Hands looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hands turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hands doesn't manage to clinch there - Black circles away.
Black rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hands connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hands throws the left hand but Black avoids the punch easily.
Black feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for Black. That snapped Hands's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Black's hands.
Black catches Hands with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Black scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Hands scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hands avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Black darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black trying to advance position but Hands counters by regaining guard. #ES2#
Hands uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hands connects with a body shot that sends Black's belly button to the back.
We've been hearing reports that Black has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hands throws a low kick, looking for Black's leg but Black calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Black scores with the left hand. Hands knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black misses with a straight left.
Hands throws a nice inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Black there.#TD#
Black fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hands sprawls well initially but Black persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Black thows a huge punch but Hands dodges it nicely.
Hands is not content to let Black control the position.
Hands wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Hands looks like he's trying to stand up.
Black thows a huge punch but Hands dodges it nicely.
Black is trying to control. Hands wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Black is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hands is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Black throwing shots but Hands is blocking nicely.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hands keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Black is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice shot lands for Hands.
Devon Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Black closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hands did well to prevent Black getting side control.#T4#
Black scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hands is looking to escape.
Black winds up and cracks Hands with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hands is trying to stand.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Black lands a nice short elbow.
Hands tries to kick Black off but Black keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Black sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Black prevents Hands from standing back up. #T5#
Black is nestled in close to Hands, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Black thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hands's head.
Black working over Hands with some ground and pound. Hands looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Still in half guard, Black seems content to control.
Hands is trying to stand up here but Black is controlling him well.
Black throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hands tries to kick Black off but Black keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Black 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Black is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hands reverses the position - he's now on top in Black's guard.
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Hands stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hands wants to get up but he can't break Black's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hands trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Black is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hands wants to stand but Black is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T7#
Nice straight punches there by Black. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Black.#TD#
Black closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Black lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Hands scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Black.
Hands throws a series of punches but Black avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T8#
With the fighters up against the cage, Hands throws an elbow but misses.
Good body shot from Hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hands lands a shot to the body.
Black wants to take the fight to the mat but Hands manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Black tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hands smiles and moves away.
Hands scores with a head kick. Black tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Black avoids a punch combination nicely.
Happy Hands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T9#
Black throws a right hand that misses
and Hands counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Black uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hands.
Black is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hands ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
Black with a hook.
Black uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hands.
Black throws a hook but Hands avoids it easily.
Black scores with a nice right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Hands as Black shoots in.
Hands was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hands enables Black to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hands manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Happy Hands will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Black dives in for a single leg takedown but Hands sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hands swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Black takes a shot to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hands takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Black is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hands gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hands working aggressively here.
Black prevents a body shot from Hands. #TD#
Black jumps into guard, dragging Hands to the mat.
Hands engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Black had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hands defends it easily.#T1##SUB#
Hands got a little sloppy there for a moment and Black has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hands has managed to get both his arms back between Black's legs - danger averted.
Hands slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hands's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Black had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hands defends it easily.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hands works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hands sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hands seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Black tries to get to full guard but Hands has control of the leg. #SUB#
Black looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Hands is thwarting Black's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hands swinging wildly here.
Hands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Black tries to counter with a takedown but Hands is quick to defend against it.
Hands throws a body shot but no joy.
Black slips a jab from Hands.
Black misses with a hook. Hands ducked under it nicely.
Hands was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Black misses with an uppercut
and Hands counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Hands lands a leg kick that knocks Black off balance momentarily.
Hands displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Black throws out the jab.
Hands appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hands tries a head kick but it misses.
Black throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hands sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Black swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Black throws the left hand but Hands avoids the punch easily.
Hands doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Black gets a double leg takedown into Hands's guard.

Hands has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Black has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black is trying to drag Hands to the mat but Hands just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black is looking to take this one to the mat.#T5#
Hands lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Black tries to break free but Hands pushes him back against the cage.
Black has had enough of the clinch but Hands keeps him there for the moment.
Hands scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hands misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Hands.
Hands lands a shoulder strike.
Hands tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hands misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hands goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T6#
A short uppercut from Hands.
Hands presses Black against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hands misses with some punches. #TD#
Black jumps guard and drags Hands to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hands has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Black is looking for a triangle but Hands pushes his legs off easily.
Hands looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T7#
Hands trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hands stays in close to Black's body and controls the position.
Hands wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Black throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hands throws a leg kick but Black sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Black half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hands takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T8#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hands with a nice calf kick.
Hands misses with a series of wild punches.
Black looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Black blocks the leg kick.
Black attempts a counter takedown but Hands avoids it well and moves away.
Black throws a body shot but no joy.
Happy Hands seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Black shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hands pinned against the cage. Hands gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hands swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T9#
Black connects with a jab.
Hands lands a slapping body shot.
Hands will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hands looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Black closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hands circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Happy Hands showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hands pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hands throws a low kick but it's checked well by Black.
Hands dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Black. That did some damage!#CL2#
Hands clinches up with Black and pushes him back against the cage.
Black is looking to take this one to the mat.
Black blocking some punches.
Black changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hands fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Black has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Black lands with a cross.
Hands doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hands misses with a kick to the body.
Hands misses with an uppercut. Black saw that one coming.
Black drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hands sprawls and moves away.
Hands takes a jab right on the kisser.
Black blocks a leg kick.
Hands takes a jab right on the kisser.
Black dives in for a single leg takedown but Hands sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hands prevents the takedown attempt.
Hands fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Hands works on Black's body with a couple of short punches.
Black dodges an elbow strike from Hands.
Black is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hands is keeping busy.
Hands misses with some punches.
Hands lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Black fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Black tries to break free but Hands pushes him back against the cage.
Black avoids the elbow strike from Hands, against the cage.
Hands fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hands fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Black pulls guard effortlessly. #T3#
Hands passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Black tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hands easily slips into full mount!
Hands controlling his opponent.
Black tries to lock up and control but Hands gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Black working to try and regain half guard.
Hands controlling the pace for now.
Devon Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Black really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Black is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Black is desperately trying to improve his position but Hands has a good base and remains in mount.
Hands controlling from mount.
Black tries to hold on but Hands postures up.
Hands can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Black is looking to escape. #T5#
Black gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Black looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hands passes into side control!
Hands taking a breather here.
Hands is continuing to stall.#T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hands wants to control but Black is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hands throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big right from Black misses.
Devon Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Black looks to land a left hand but Hands moved out of range nicely.
Hands tries a head kick but it misses.
Hands fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Black.
Black misses with a wild body shot.
Hands works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hands slips under a jab.
Black connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Black connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T8#
Hands scores with a jab.
Hands dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Black. That did some damage!
Hands lands with a slapping head kick.
Black moves out of range of the strikes.
Hands tries a head kick but it misses.
Black attempts a counter takedown but Hands avoids it well and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hands moves out of range as Black strikes.
Hands steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Black.
Despite the aggression on Hands's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hands defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand.
Black gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hands counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T9#
Black misses with an uppercut
and Hands counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hands leaves Black with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Hands rushes Black and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Black drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hands gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hands is pushing Black up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

And that's the end of the fight!
Happy Hands comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hands 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Happy Hands!
Happy Hands is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Happy Hands thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 196
Date: Feb 02, 2025

#R1#
Passel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Passel blocks a jab.
Passel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nguana sprawls and moves away.
Passel lands with a cross.
Passel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nguana throws out the jab.
Nguana darts in looking for a takedown but Passel gets double underhooks and turns Nguana into the cage.
Nguana closes this distance looking for a takedown but Passel circles away.
Passel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Passel throws a jab when Nguana was well out of range.
Nguana shoots in looking for a takedown but Passel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nguana's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ben Passel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brunta Nguana.
Passel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nguana but Nguana pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Passel dives in for a single leg takedown but Nguana sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Passel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Passel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Passel tries to work over Nguana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Passel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nguana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Passel is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Passel lands a shot to the body.
Nguana lands a body punch.
Nguana is trying to pull guard but Passel has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Nguana decides to pull guard.
Passel postures up.
Passel distracts Nguana with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nguana trying to keep a closed guard but Passel is proving a slippery customer.
Passel wants to pass the guard but Nguana is keeping the position.
Passel working some strikes from top position.
Passel wants to pass the guard but Nguana is keeping the position.
Passel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Passel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Passel throws a big elbow that misses.
Nguana trying to keep a closed guard but Passel is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Nguana working for a triangle but Passel defends it easily.
Nguana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Passel trying to control the position from guard on top but Nguana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nguana is controlling Passel's posture.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nguana keeping moving, preventing Passel from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nguana is defended easily by Passel.#TD2#
Nguana gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nguana throws a strike aimed at the side of Passel's head but Passel avoids it well.
Passel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nguana connects with a decent elbow.
Nguana working the head with strikes.
Nguana is looking to take a break and control but Passel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nguana looks up at the clock and then as Passel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nguana smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T4#
Nguana advances to full mount.
Nguana pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Passel is working to get back to half guard.
Passel gets back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nguana lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Passel works his way to full guard. Good work.#T5#
Nguana wants to control from the top but Passel keeps moving. #SUB#
Passel working for submissions but it's allowed Nguana to get to half guard.
Nguana is just content to waste time from the top position. Passel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nguana tries to free his leg and advance position but Passel is retaining full guard.
Nguana keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Passel's head.
Nguana throwing strikes from guard but Passel blocks nicely.
Nguana chips away with some ground and pound.
Nguana lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T6#
Nguana makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nguana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Passel works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Passel isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nguana stacks Passel on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nguana!
Passel is looking to regain half guard here but Nguana keeps moving and retains side control.
Nguana tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nguana moves into full mount! #T7#
Passel is squirming around, avoiding Nguana's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Nguana goes for an armbar but Passel turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Passel.
Nguana keeping moving, preventing Passel from controlling successfully.
Passel stopping the sweep attempt from Nguana.
Passel trying to control but Nguana is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Passel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nguana tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Nguana keeps trying to improve his position.
Passel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Passel lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Nguana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Passel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Passel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Passel cracks Nguana with a solid left hand.
Passel with a nice head shot there.
Passel connects with a couple of short punches.
Passel throws an elbow that misses. Nguana uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Passel's guard. Nice move by Nguana!#REVB#
Passel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nguana must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nguana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Passel is keeping the position for now. #T9##SUB#
Nguana has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Passel to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nguana is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Passel pulls down on the head and he's put Nguana to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ben Passel!
Ben Passel thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMA Hype -30-
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Hancock scores with a shot to the body.
Lemon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD#
Lemon feints and as Hancock raises his hands in defense, Lemon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lemon wants to pass the guard but Hancock is keeping the position.
Lemon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lemon looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Lemon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lemon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lemon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hancock is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Lemon 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.
Lemon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hancock is keeping the position for now.
Lemon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lemon trying to control but Hancock is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Clay Hancock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hancock throws out a loose jab but Lemon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hancock works the jab nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hancock.#T2#
Lemon avoids the body shot from Hancock.
Hancock throws a hook but Lemon avoids it easily.
It looked like Lemon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hancock.
Hancock misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Lemon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short left from Hancock.
A head punch on the inside from Hancock fails to land.
Hancock misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lemon.
Hancock tries to break free but Lemon pushes him back against the cage.
Hancock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lemon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hancock backwards.
Hancock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Lemon misses with a punch on the inside.
Hancock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hancock misses with a body punch.
Hancock misses with a punch to the body.
Hancock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lemon is working Hancock over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Hancock as the two fighters clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lemon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T3#
Nice body punch from Lemon - that landed with a thud.
Hancock tries to work over Lemon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lemon lands a nice shot to the body.
Hancock struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemon controls his hands.
Hancock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lemon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lemon controlling the action here for a moment.
Lemon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lemon pushes Hancock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hancock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hancock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lemon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lemon blocks a body shot from Hancock.
Hancock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lemon controlling the action here for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Lemon. #T4#
Hancock misses with a punch on the inside.
Lemon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lemon is working Hancock over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lemon can't find room to land a body shot as Hancock controls the action.
Hancock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hancock throws a head punch that misses.
Lemon lands a nice uppercut.
The referee calls for Lemon to work.
Lemon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lemon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lemon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hancock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hancock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hancock misses with a punch on the inside.
Hancock swings wildly with an uppercut but Lemon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lemon misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Lemon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lemon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hancock misses with a hook
and Lemon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hancock with a jab.
Lemon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hancock throws a right hand that misses
and Lemon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lemon doesn't manage to clinch there - Hancock circles away.
Lemon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lemon blocks a jab.
Hancock ducks under a wild hook from Lemon.
Lemon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lemon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hancock.
Hancock scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hancock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hancock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hancock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lemon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Clay Hancock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lemon throws a hook but Hancock avoids it easily.#T1#
Hancock connects with a jab.
Nice body punch from Hancock.
Hancock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hancock dodges the punch combination from Lemon.
Hancock jabs Lemon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Hancock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hancock.
Hancock missing with a left hand there. Lemon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hancock misses with a straight left. #CL#
Lemon instigates a clinch.
Lemon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hancock lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Lemon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lemon.
Lemon scores with a shot to the side of Hancock's head.
Lemon has a couple of punches blocked by Hancock.
Hancock is looking to break free of the clinch but Lemon has double underhooks. #T2#
Lemon has Hancock pressed against the cage.
Hancock lands a body punch.
Hancock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lemon blocks an uppercut.
Kurt Lemon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hancock working aggressively here.
Hancock swings wildly with an uppercut but Lemon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lemon pushes Hancock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lemon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lemon scores with a shot to the side of Hancock's head.
Hancock misses with a punch on the inside.
Lemon can't find room to land a body shot as Hancock controls the action.
Lemon presses Hancock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lemon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Hancock - that landed with a thud.
Hancock can't find room to land a body shot as Lemon controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Lemon. #T3#
Lemon misses with the head strike.
Lemon lands with a left to the head.
Hancock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hancock struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemon controls his hands.
Hancock misses with a punch on the inside.
Hancock throws a punch but it's blocked by Lemon.
A short left from Lemon.
Lemon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hancock is trying to break the clinch but Lemon is controlling him.
Lemon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lemon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lemon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lemon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemon digs a right hand underneath Hancock's ribcage. Hancock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hancock is breathing heavily.
Lemon lands with a left to the head.
Lemon lands with a right to the head.
Lemon lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemon scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Lemon blocking some punches.
Lemon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hancock can do to turn this around?
Lemon lands a hook that snaps the head of Hancock backwards.
Lemon scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#Hancock is rocked!
Lemon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lemon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice left hand lands by Lemon.
Hancock is still on wobbly legs! Can Lemon finish him?
Lemon lands a right hand.
Hancock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hancock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hancock blocking some punches.
Hancock tries to work over Lemon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lemon keeps control of Hancock as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hancock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lemon throws a big uppercut that drops Hancock! More strikes from Lemon and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hancock lies dazed against the cage as Lemon celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurt Lemon!
During a confident post fight interview, Kurt Lemon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 195
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Vayrynen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Greyson throws a hook but Vayrynen avoids it easily.
Vayrynen with the counter takedown but Greyson avoids it easily.
Vayrynen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vayrynen misses with a takedown attempt - Greyson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vayrynen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Greyson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Greyson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vayrynen connects with a right hand. Greyson shakes it off.
Vayrynen slips a jab from Greyson.
Mickey Greyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greyson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greyson throws a poor cross that misses
and Vayrynen counters with a straight right hand.
Greyson throws a right and a left that Vayrynen avoids nicely.
Greyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greyson throws a right and a left that Vayrynen avoids nicely. #T1#
Vayrynen tries for a takedown but Greyson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Vayrynen.
Greyson throws out a loose jab but Vayrynen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greyson throws a poor cross that misses
and Vayrynen counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Mickey Greyson has been cut.
Mickey Greyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Vayrynen there.
Greyson misses with a few strikes there.
Vayrynen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Greyson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vayrynen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Greyson defends it well.
Greyson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Paavo Vayrynen has been cut.
Greyson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vayrynen on the side of the head.
Greyson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vayrynen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vayrynen ducks under a wild hook from Greyson.#T2#
Greyson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vayrynen counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greyson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Greyson throws out a loose jab but Vayrynen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vayrynen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Greyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vayrynen.
Greyson lands a body shot.
Vayrynen moves away from the strike by Greyson.
Greyson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vayrynen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Greyson as he avoids it easily.
Mickey Greyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Vayrynen.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vayrynen.
Vayrynen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Greyson scores with a hook to the body. Vayrynen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vayrynen looks winded!#T3#
Greyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vayrynen moves away.
Greyson lands a jab to the head.
Vayrynen defending well as Greyson loads up on a big left hand.
Vayrynen throws a shot to the body.
Vayrynen ducks under a wild hook from Greyson.
And Vayrynen tries to counter it with a takedown but Greyson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Greyson lands a jab to the nose.
Greyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Vayrynen is just out of range.
Greyson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vayrynen takes one to the chin there.#CUT#That has opened up Paavo Vayrynen's cut even more.
Vayrynen ducks under a wild hook from Greyson.#T4#
Good exchange - Vayrynen coming out on top.
Vayrynen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greyson.
A big left from Greyson misses. #KD#
Greyson drops Vayrynen with a beautiful combination! Vayrynen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Greyson is looking for the KO!#ROC#Vayrynen is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vayrynen manages to avoid it.
Greyson missing with a left hand there. Vayrynen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Greyson throws a hook but Vayrynen avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greyson. Vayrynen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vayrynen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vayrynen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vayrynen slips a jab from Greyson.#T5#
Greyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vayrynen.
And Vayrynen tries to counter it with a takedown but Greyson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vayrynen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Greyson swinging wildly here.
Greyson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vayrynen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Vayrynen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vayrynen.
Vayrynen lands a nice looking body shot.
Vayrynen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vayrynen staying out of range there.
Greyson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Greyson as Vayrynen shoots in.#T6#
A lazy left from Vayrynen finds it's target.
Greyson looks to land a right hand but Vayrynen moved out of range.
Vayrynen takes a swing at Greyson's ribcage but misses.
Vayrynen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Greyson at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greyson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Greyson misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Vayrynen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Greyson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vayrynen's guard. #REVR#
Greyson controlling from the top position.
Vayrynen looking to control. #T7##SUB2#
Vayrynen looking for a guillotine here but Greyson defends easily. #SUB2#
Vayrynen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Greyson is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greyson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vayrynen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vayrynen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Greyson controls the pace.
Greyson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vayrynen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Greyson tries to stand but Vayrynen is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vayrynen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Greyson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Greyson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T9##SUB2#
Vayrynen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Greyson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Greyson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vayrynen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Greyson has managed to get both his arms back between Vayrynen's legs - danger averted.
Vayrynen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Greyson is now in half guard.
Greyson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vayrynen trying to control but Greyson postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Greyson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Vayrynen. That's going to slow Greyson down.
Greyson moves forwards but Vayrynen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good exchange - Greyson coming out on top.
Greyson throws a body punch but Vayrynen moves out of range.
Vayrynen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Greyson stuffs the takedown.
Vayrynen tries a low kick but Greyson avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vayrynen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Greyson. Greyson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Greyson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#The cut above Paavo Vayrynen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A shot to the body from Greyson misses
and Vayrynen counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Greyson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Greyson misses with a looping left.
Vayrynen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Greyson avoids it really well and circles away.
Vayrynen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2#
Vayrynen clinches with his opponent.
Vayrynen gets through Greyson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Greyson tries to work over Vayrynen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vayrynen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Greyson has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Greyson - that landed with a thud.
Vayrynen is breathing heavily.
Vayrynen lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Vayrynen is trying to pull guard but Greyson has him pressed against the cage.
Mickey Greyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Vayrynen.
Vayrynen tries to pull guard but Greyson won't allow it.
Greyson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Greyson. #CUT#Paavo Vayrynen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Greyson lands with a left to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mickey Greyson!
A victorious Mickey Greyson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TOF 195
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Pumpkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Flow lands a nice uppercut.
Pumpkins lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Robert Flow has been cut.
Pumpkins digs a right hand into Flow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Flow's gas tank.
Flow tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pumpkins just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pumpkins fails to land.
Flow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pumpkins can't find room to land a body shot as Flow controls the action.
Flow is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pumpkins missing with knees to the body.
Pumpkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flow holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Flow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pumpkins has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Flow seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pumpkins can turn it around.
Flow blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Flow taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Flow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Flow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Flow blocks a jab.
Pumpkins looks to throw the jab but Flow is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Flow tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flow punishes Pumpkins's body with a nice straight punch.
Flow loads up on a big right hand but Pumpkins slips the punch.
Flow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Flow with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pumpkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#It looks like Carl Pumpkins has been cut.
Pumpkins scores with a jab.#T2#
Pumpkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Pumpkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Flow finds it's way through Pumpkins's defenses.
Flow looks to land a combination but Pumpkins avoids it well.
A nice side step and Pumpkins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pumpkins lands with a cross.
Pumpkins throws a looping overhand right but Flow ducks down to avoid it.
Flow gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pumpkins.#CUT2#Robert Flow's cut is getting worse.
Pumpkins throws a jab when Flow was well out of range.
Flow ducks under a wild hook from Pumpkins.
Pumpkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flow manages to avoid it.
Flow tries to land a body kick
letting Pumpkins counter with a right hand. #T3#
Flow drops his hands momentarily. Pumpkins doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Flow staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Flow doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carl Pumpkins!
Carl Pumpkins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 195
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Van Soest tries to move into range but Jackman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Van Soest staying out of range there.
Jackman throws a right hand that Van Soest ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Soest also avoids with ease.
Van Soest swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Soest sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Van Soest was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackman scores with a nice head shot.
Van Soest throws a head kick that misses.
Jackman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackman misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Van Soest releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A swing and a miss from Jackman.
Jackman lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Good exchange - Van Soest coming out on top.#CUT2#It looks like Jimmy Jackman has been cut.
Jackman throws a right hand that Van Soest ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Soest also avoids with ease.
Van Soest looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been hearing reports that Jackman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Van Soest throws a shot from downtown. Jackman moves away and avoids it.
Van Soest defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackman.
Jackman moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVan Soest.
Jackman throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Soest. #TD#
Jackman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Van Soest tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Jackman easily slips into full mount!
Van Soest wants to control but Jackman is having none of it.
Van Soest keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2#
Van Soest is in a horrible position here. Jackman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Van Soest felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Van Soest is trying to escape the mount.
Van Soest tries to lock up and control but Jackman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jackman lands a big shot there that rocks Van Soest but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Van Soest blocking the ground and pound.
Van Soest is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Jackman looking to control but Van Soest is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackman working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Soest is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackman 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.
Van Soest is squirming around, avoiding Jackman's attempts to control the action.
Jackman scoring with strikes but Van Soest is staying in there.
Jackman is landing with some decent strikes but Van Soest is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Van Soest is looking to improve his position but Jackman isn't that keen on the idea.
Van Soest sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
Van Soest wants to get back to full guard.
Jackman is looking to pass Van Soest's guard but actually Van Soest recovers to full guard.
Van Soest looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jackman 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.
Van Soest wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Jackman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Van Soest has momentary wrist control but Jackman slips an elbow through the middle.
Van Soest keeping moving, preventing Jackman from controlling successfully.
Van Soest wants to sweep here but Jackman controlling him for the moment.
Jackman trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Soest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackman stopping the sweep attempt from Van Soest.
Van Soest keeps trying to improve his position.#T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jackman throwing strikes from guard but Van Soest blocks nicely.
Jackman landing with the ground and pound.
Van Soest looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van Soest wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Van Soest avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Soest shapes to counter with a head kick.#TD#
Jackman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jackman scoring with punches from side control. #T7##SUB#
Jackman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jackman misses with the ground and pound.
Jackman wants to take a breather but Van Soest manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Jackman.
Jackman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Van Soest is on top in guard. #REVB#
Jackman wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Van Soest is now in half guard.
Jackman is looking for a sweep. Van Soest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T8#
Van Soest is just content to waste time from the top position. Jackman takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Van Soest wants to control from the top but Jackman keeps moving.
Van Soest throws an elbow that misses. Jackman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Van Soest's guard. Nice move by Jackman!#REVR#
Jackman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Soest swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackman preventing the sweep. #T9#
Jackman trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Soest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Soest working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackman.
Van Soest manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Jackman is trying to control the position but Van Soest postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Soest wants to control from the top but Jackman keeps moving.
Van Soest throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Jackman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Jackman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Van Soest jabs Jackman right on the nose. Jackman blinks but takes it well.
Jackman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jackman duly obliges.
Jackman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Soest circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackman shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Soest tries to sprawl out of it but Jackman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Soest manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackman slips under a jab from Van Soest.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackman.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Jackman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Soest ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Soest takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jackman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Van Soest tries to avoid it but Jackman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Van Soest to the ground. Van Soest escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Van Soest slips a jab from Jackman.
Van Soest drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jackman defends it well.
Van Soest moves out of range as Jackman strikes.
Jackman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Van Soest defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Jackman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Jackman throws a jab when Van Soest was well out of range.
Van Soest uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackman.
Jackman with a hook.
Van Soest misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackman.
Jackman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Soest swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackman throws a body punch but Van Soest moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Van Soest's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jackman punishes Van Soest's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackman throws a hook to the side of Van Soest's head but Van Soest sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Van Soest bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Van Soest on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Jackman gets the takedown into side control.
Van Soest is looking to reverse the position.
Jackman wants to control for a moment but Van Soest uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Jackman is taking a breather. Van Soest says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Van Soest is looking for a sweep. Jackman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackman lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Jackman trying to control the action but Van Soest is working from the bottom.
Jackman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jackman is trying to control the action in half guard but Van Soest is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Van Soest trying to control here.
Jackman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Soest can do to turn this around?
Van Soest is looking for a sweep. Jackman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Van Soest is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackman. #T5#
Jackman thows a huge punch but Van Soest dodges it nicely.
Van Soest has hold of Jackman's hands but Jackman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Van Soest trying to control but Jackman postures up.
Van Soest is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Van Soest manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackman landing with the ground and pound.
Van Soest tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Van Soest keeping full guard, as Jackman tries to pass.
Jackman won't allow Van Soest to sweep him here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Van Soest controls Jackman momentarily but Jackman frees himself.
Jackman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jackman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Soest moves away from the strike by Jackman.
Van Soest looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Soest uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackman. #T7#
Jackman lunges at Van Soest with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Soest's hand.
Jimmy Jackman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Van Soest misses.
Van Soest swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackman feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Jackman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Van Soest has his hands on Jackman's head, controlling the position.
Jackman trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Soest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Soest preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T8#
Van Soest wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jackman is now in half guard.
Van Soest is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jackman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jackman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Van Soest does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Van Soest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Van Soest trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T9#
Van Soest can't escape the position.
Jackman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Van Soest working to try and regain half guard.
Van Soest wants to hold on but Jackman pushes him away.
Jackman looking to control but Van Soest is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jackman raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Jackman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Jackman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jackman swings for the body but Van Soest moves out of range.
Jackman misses with an uppercut
and Van Soest counters with a three punch combo that has Jackman backing up. Jackman nods at Van Soest to acknowledge the strikes.
Van Soest throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Van Soest sprawls and moves away.
Van Soest misses with a double jab.
Jackman misses with a straight left.
Van Soest takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Soest was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackman.
Jackman misses with an uppercut. Van Soest saw that one coming.
Van Soest looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1##TD#
Jackman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Van Soest works his way to full guard. Good work.
Van Soest keeping moving, preventing Jackman from controlling successfully.
Jackman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jimmy Jackman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Van Soest's head.
Jackman controlling from the top position.
Jackman trying to control but Van Soest is working from the bottom. #T2#
Van Soest trying to control the position here.
Van Soest wants to sweep here but Jackman controlling him for the moment.
Jackman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Van Soest looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Soest, not yet.
Van Soest controlling Jackman's posture. #T3#
Jackman trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Soest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Despite the aggression on Van Soest's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jackman fails with the takedown
and Van Soest connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Soest takes one to the chin there.
Jackman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Van Soest as Jackman shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Jackman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackman lands the left hand.
Jackman looks to land a right hand but Van Soest moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Soest! But no joy.#TD#
Van Soest gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Van Soest tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Van Soest has Jackman pulled in close to control his posture.
Van Soest tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kelly Van Soest has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Van Soest has Jackman pulled in close to control his posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jackman looking to pass the guard.
Jackman preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Van Soest is on top in guard. #REVB#
Van Soest stopping the sweep attempt from Jackman.
Van Soest in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6##SUB#
Jackman looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Van Soest has picked Jackman up and slammed him! Jackman can't keep hold of the triangle and Van Soest manages to pass to side control!
Jackman sneaks back into half guard.
Van Soest wants to free his trapped foot but Jackman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Van Soest prevents Jackman from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Van Soest in particular looking to stall.
Jackman is looking to control Van Soest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackman avoid being mounted?
Jimmy Jackman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T7#
Van Soest wants to take a breather but Jackman is having none of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jackman trying to control but Van Soest postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jackman lands with a nice combination. Van Soest backs away looking to recover.
Jackman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Soest was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackman.
Jackman slips under a jab from Van Soest.
Jackman swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T8#
Van Soest moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Soest looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackman looks to throw the jab but Van Soest is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Van Soest on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackman misses with a body shot.
Jackman throws a big shot that misses.
Van Soest is looking for the big counter here.
Jackman lands a really nice looking cross but Van Soest seems unphased.
Jackman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackman connects with a nice looking jab.
Kelly Van Soest is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Soest throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T9#
Jackman throws out a powerful jab.
Van Soest with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackman to score with a decent uppercut.
Van Soest takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD#
Jackman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Van Soest tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jackman is in Van Soest's guard.
Van Soest wants to sweep but no luck.
Van Soest looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jackman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackman is keen to just control but Van Soest is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Van Soest looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Jackman!
Jimmy Jackman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 194
Date: Jan 26, 2025

#R1#
Cloud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cloud loads up on a big right hand but Joe slips the punch.
Cloud has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joe.
Cloud wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cloud misses with a straight right.
Joe raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe is looking to chop away at Cloud's legs.
Cloud has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Cloud moves away from the strike by Joe.
Cloud avoids the body shot from Joe. #T1#
Cloud just misses with a punch to the body.
Joe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cloud is looking to counter punch.
Joe dodges the punch combination from Cloud.
Joe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cloud takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#It looks like Robby Cloud has been cut.
Cloud swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Joe tries to clinch but Cloud moves away
and Cloud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cloud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cloud circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cloud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joe defending well as Cloud loads up on a big left hand.
Cloud takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
A slow jab from Cloud misses its intended target. #CL2#
Joe clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cloud.
Joe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cloud misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cloud.
Cloud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cloud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joe tries a body shot but Cloud blocks it.
Joe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cloud in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cloud is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Joe.
Knees in the clinch landing for Joe.
Joe can't find room to land a body shot as Cloud controls the action.
Cloud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joe backwards. #T4#
Joe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cloud's elbow.
Good body shot from Cloud.
Joe trying to land knees to the body.
Cloud misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Cloud fails to land.
Joe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cloud backwards.
Cloud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cloud blocks a body shot from Joe.
Cloud prevents a body shot from Joe.
Joe tries to land a knee to the head but Cloud blocks with his arms.
Cloud misses with the head strike.
Joe working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cloud.
Joe has a couple of punches blocked by Cloud.
Joe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cloud lands with a left to the head.
Joe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T5#
A bit of stalling here from Cloud.
Joe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joe tries a knee to the head but Cloud blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Joe as the two fighters clinch.
Cloud misses with a body punch.
Joe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cloud avoids it.
Joe is working Cloud over against the cage.
Joe tries to work over Cloud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joe missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Joe on the inside.
Joe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cloud avoids it.
Cloud has a couple of punches blocked by Joe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cloud.
Cloud misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Joe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joe.
Cloud misses with the head strike. #T6#
Joe lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cloud.
Cloud tries to break the clinch but Joe is controlling the position.
Joe blocks an uppercut.
Cloud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joe tries to land a knee to the head but Cloud blocks with his arms.
Joe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cloud misses with a punch to the body.
Cloud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cloud can't find room to land a body shot as Joe controls the action.
Joe looking to throw knees to the head but Cloud is blocking nicely.
Cloud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joe blocks a body shot from Cloud.
Cloud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cloud.
Cloud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joe lands a shot to the body.#T7#
Joe blocking some punches.
Cloud misses with a punch to the body.
Joe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Cloud as the two fighters clinch.
Joe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Joe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joe working Cloud over with knees to the body.
Joe can't find room to land a body shot as Cloud controls the action.
Joe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Joe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cloud working hard to break the clinch.
Cloud blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cloud struggles to land a body shot inside as Joe controls his hands.
Joe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Joe. #T8#
Joe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cloud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Joe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cloud seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Joe can turn it around.
Knees in the clinch landing for Joe.
Joe scores with a knee to the head.
Joe tries to work over Cloud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joe connects with a knee to the head.
Cloud prevents a body shot from Joe.
Cloud avoiding damage as Joe throws knees to the body.
Joe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Joe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cloud backwards.
Joe lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Joe.
Cloud avoiding damage as Joe throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joe.
Joe lands a knee to the head.
Joe cracks Cloud with a nice body shot.#T9#
Joe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Joe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cloud is defending well for now.
Cloud has a couple of punches blocked by Joe.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Joe obliges.
Joe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Joe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cloud's face.
Joe tries a knee to the head but Cloud blocks it.
Joe landing knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Joe.
Joe tries to work over Cloud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cloud is defending well for now.
Joe working Cloud over with knees to the body.
Joe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cloud is defending well for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joe missing with knees to the body.
Cloud throws a head punch that misses.
Joe tries to land a knee to the head but Cloud blocks with his arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cottoneye Joe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robby Cloud's cut.
That's time! Cloud's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Joe throws a leg kick but Cloud checks it.
Cloud throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joe throws a leg kick but Cloud sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cloud sizes up Joe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cloud misses with a hook. Joe ducked under it nicely.
Joe unleashes a big counter combination but Cloud bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cloud throws a hook but Joe blocks it.
Joe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Joe clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Joe misses with some punches.
Cloud misses with the head strike.
Joe misses with a body punch.
Cloud blocks a body shot from Joe.
Joe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Joe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cloud in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cloud managing to block the knees to the body from Joe.
Joe lands a hook that snaps the head of Cloud backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Joe.
Joe with a knee to the head.
Joe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Joe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Joe. #T2#
Cloud tries a body shot but Joe blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cloud in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Joe lands with a light punch inside.
Joe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joe looking to throw knees to the head but Cloud is blocking nicely.
Cloud is leaning against Joe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Joe.
Joe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joe misses with a knee strike.
Joe digs a right hand underneath Cloud's ribcage. Cloud let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Cloud.
Cloud managing to block the knees to the body from Joe.
Cloud is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Joe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Joe tries a body shot but Cloud blocks it. #T3#
Cloud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cloud avoids it.#BC#
Cloud breaks from the clinch.
Joe throws a leg kick
and Cloud counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cloud avoids the head kick by Joe.
Cloud connects with a right hand. Joe shakes it off.
Cloud throws a lazy right hand but Joe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robby Cloud is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Cloud tries to keep at a distance but Joe has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Joe lands a good knee to the midsection. Cloud won't want to take too many of those.
Joe lands a knee to the body.
Joe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cloud backwards.
Joe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Joe on the inside.
Cloud tries to work over Joe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cloud takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cloud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joe's elbow.
Joe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Joe connects with a knee to the head.
Joe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cottoneye Joe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Joe lands with a right to the head.
Joe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Joe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Joe digs a right hand underneath Cloud's ribcage. Cloud let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T5#
Cloud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cloud avoids it.
Cloud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
Cloud blocks an uppercut.
Joe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Joe.
Joe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cloud.
Cloud throws a punch but it's blocked by Joe.
Joe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Joe.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Joe.
Cloud managing to block the knees to the body from Joe.
A nice left hand lands by Joe.
Joe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Joe.
Joe tries a body shot but Cloud blocks it. #T6#
Cloud managing to block the knees to the body from Joe.
Joe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cloud.
Cloud lands a body punch.
Joe misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cloud in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cloud managing to block the knees to the body from Joe.
Cloud misses with a punch on the inside.
Joe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Joe tries a knee to the head but Cloud blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Joe obliges.
Joe lands with a left to the head.
Joe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cloud blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cloud lands with a right to the head.
Cloud managing to block the knees to the body from Joe. #T7#
A head punch on the inside from Cloud fails to land.
Joe tries to work over Cloud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cloud working aggressively here.
Joe blocking some punches.
Cloud avoiding damage as Joe throws knees to the body.
Cloud avoiding damage as Joe throws knees to the body.
Joe tries to land knees in the clinch but Cloud avoids the damage to the body.
Joe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cloud has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Joe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cloud avoids it.
Cloud managing to block the knees to the body from Joe.
Joe misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Cloud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joe misses with a body shot.
Cloud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cloud thuds a left hand into Joe's body.#T8#
Cloud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joe.
Joe tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cloud misses with an uppercut
and Joe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Joe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cloud misses with a hook. Joe ducked under it nicely.
Joe throws out a counter right but Cloud avoids it with no problem.
Joe slips under a jab from Cloud.#T9##KD2#
Joe lands a big head kick that sends Cloud tumbling to the mat! Joe takes a step backwards and waves Cloud back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cloud uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Joe has time to react.
Robby Cloud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joe blocks a jab.
Cloud throws a right hand that misses
and Joe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joe slips under a jab.
Joe throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cottoneye Joe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robby Cloud's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cloud throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Joe on the side of the head.
Joe tries to clinch but Cloud moves out of range.
Joe doesn't manage to clinch there - Cloud circles away.
Cloud was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cloud connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Cloud misses the target.
Joe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cloud.#T1#
Cloud throws a hook but Joe blocks it.
Joe throws a nice head kick!
Cloud misses with a straight right.
Joe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cloud.
Joe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cloud.
Cloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joe.
Joe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
Joe tries to clinch but Cloud moves out of range.
Joe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cloud.
A nice side step and Joe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cloud scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cloud tries to clinch but Joe is having none of it.
Joe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cloud throws a hook to the side of Joe's head but Joe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joe fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Cloud wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3##CL#
Cloud clinches up against the cage.
Joe tries a knee to the head but Cloud blocks it.
Cloud lands with a short shot to the head.
Joe is working Cloud over against the cage.
A short right from Joe.
Joe tries a body shot but Cloud blocks it.
Cloud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joe tries a knee to the head but Cloud blocks it.
Joe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cloud managing to block the knees to the body from Joe.
Joe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joe misses with the head strike.
Joe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Joe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cloud backwards. #T4#
Joe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cloud avoids it.
Cloud lands a nice uppercut.
Joe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cloud lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joe tries to land knees in the clinch but Cloud avoids the damage to the body.
Cloud lands a right hand.
Joe looking to throw knees to the head but Cloud is blocking nicely.
Joe lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Cloud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joe ducks under a wild hook from Cloud.
Joe wants to counter the offense by Cloud and move into the clinch position.
Cloud getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Joe misses with a wild body shot. #T5#
Joe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Joe swinging wildly here.
Cloud lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cloud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joe only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T6#
Cloud scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Joe darts in and clinches Cloud up against the cage.
Joe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cloud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Joe tries to land a knee to the head but Cloud blocks with his arms. #BC#
Cloud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joe throws a head kick but Cloud moves out of range.
Joe ducks under a wild hook from Cloud.
Joe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cloud rather than just go for the knockout.
Joe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cloud.
It seemed like Joe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Robby Cloud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cottoneye Joe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T7#
Cloud bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cloud throws a monster overhand right that drops Joe! Cloud follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robby Cloud!
Robby Cloud decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: TOF 194
Date: Jan 26, 2025

#R1#
Cunningham swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hekkala.
Cunningham shoots in for a double leg but Hekkala sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cunningham. #CUT#It looks like Horus Hekkala has been cut.
Hekkala takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hekkala misses with a hook.
Cunningham stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hekkala.
Hekkala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cunningham moves away.
Hekkala takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cunningham dodges the punch combination from Hekkala.
Cunningham throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Hekkala swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD#
Cunningham shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hekkala manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Hekkala looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hekkala looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cunningham throwing strikes but missing.
Cunningham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hekkala's head.#T2#
Hekkala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hekkala bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cunningham's guard. #REVB#
Cunningham being controlled here, momentarily.
Hekkala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cunningham controls Hekkala momentarily but Hekkala frees himself.
Hekkala must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cunningham 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.
Hekkala postures up. #T3#
Hekkala content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Cunningham looking for subs off his back but Hekkala has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hekkala prevents Cunningham from improving his position.
Well, if Hekkala 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. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cunningham is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cunningham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd cheers as Hekkala lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cunningham doesn't seem phased though.
Hekkala scoring well with a low kick there.
Cunningham ducks under a wild hook from Hekkala.#T5#
Cunningham looks to land a combination but Hekkala avoids it well.
Dennis Cunningham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Hekkala. Those never looked like landing.
Cunningham ducks under a wild hook from Hekkala.
Hekkala misses with a hook.
Hekkala blocks a jab.
Hekkala throws a big shot that misses.
Cunningham scores with a sloppy right hand. Hekkala should have avoided that one.
Hekkala ducks under a wild hook from Cunningham.
Hekkala now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hekkala defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cunningham.
Hekkala is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T6#
Hekkala ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hekkala misses with a wild body shot.
Hekkala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cunningham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hekkala is looking to slow Cunningham down with leg kicks.
Hekkala stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hekkala wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Cunningham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cunningham misses with a looping right.
Cunningham gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hekkala.
Cunningham ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hekkala chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T7#
Hekkala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cunningham throws out a powerful jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cunningham or perhaps it was just good defense by Hekkala, which made it look bad.
Hekkala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cunningham.
Cunningham looks to score with a jab to the body but Hekkala is just out of range.
Hekkala ducks under a wild hook from Cunningham.
Hekkala throws a hook to the side of Cunningham's head but Cunningham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hekkala displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cunningham.
Hekkala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T8#
Cunningham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hekkala manages to avoid it.
Cunningham ducks under a wild hook from Hekkala.
Cunningham drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hekkala sprawls and moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Cunningham scores with a four punch combination!
Cunningham shoots in but Hekkala avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cunningham moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cunningham moves out of range as Hekkala strikes.#TD#
Cunningham shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T9#
Cunningham with the ground and pound but Hekkala uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hekkala has momentary wrist control but Cunningham slips an elbow through the middle.
Hekkala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cunningham won't allow Hekkala to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Hekkala has his foot on Cunningham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cunningham works his way back into a safe position though.
Hekkala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cunningham content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hekkala has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cunningham has passed into side control.
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 Dennis Cunningham will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Horus Hekkala's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Hekkala.
Hekkala lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hekkala looks to land a right hand but Cunningham moved out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Cunningham checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A bone on bone clash there as Cunningham blocks the leg kick.
Cunningham has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hekkala.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hekkala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cunningham moves away.
Cunningham throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Cunningham swings widly with a right hand
and Hekkala counters with a straight right hand.
Cunningham fails with a takedown attempt.
Hekkala looks to score with a jab to the body but Cunningham is just out of range.
Cunningham changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hekkala gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cunningham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hekkala sprawls well. Hekkala wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cunningham gets slowly back to his feet.
Hekkala is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
A big left from Cunningham misses.
Hekkala appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cunningham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cunningham is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hekkala misses with a straight left.
Cunningham feinted with a counter takedown.
Hekkala lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hekkala misses with a head kick.
Cunningham tries to counter with a takedown but Hekkala is quick to defend against it.
Cunningham throws an off balance right hand
and Hekkala counters with a right hand to the body.
Hekkala shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Horus Hekkala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hekkala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cunningham. #T3#
Hekkala looks to score with a jab to the body but Cunningham is just out of range.
Cunningham feinted with a counter takedown.
Hekkala throws a sloppy head kick and Cunningham moves out of range easily.
Cunningham tries to counter with a takedown but Hekkala is quick to defend against it.
A big right from Hekkala misses.
Cunningham scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cunningham scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hekkala. Cunningham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Hekkala. Those never looked like landing.
Hekkala looks to land a right hand but Cunningham moved out of range.
Cunningham changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cunningham throws a hook but Hekkala blocks it.#T4#
Hekkala connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Cunningham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cunningham moves out of range as Hekkala strikes.
Cunningham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cunningham displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Hekkala swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cunningham.
Cunningham swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cunningham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hekkala.
Cunningham connects with a crisp jab. #T5#
Jab, jab by Cunningham - just one landing.
Cunningham looks to score with a jab to the body but Hekkala is just out of range.
Hekkala looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cunningham blocks a head kick by Hekkala. #TD#
Hekkala gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cunningham to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Hekkala has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cunningham can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hekkala keeping moving, preventing Cunningham from controlling successfully. #T6#
Cunningham stopping the sweep attempt from Hekkala.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cunningham's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hekkala wants to sweep here but Cunningham controlling him for the moment.
Hekkala is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hekkala controls Cunningham momentarily but Cunningham frees himself.
Cunningham trying to control the position from guard on top but Hekkala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that Cunningham has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hekkala trying to keep a closed guard but Cunningham is proving a slippery customer. #T7#
Cunningham slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cunningham working away.
Hekkala is trying to improve his position.
Cunningham works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cunningham is looking to take a break and control but Hekkala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cunningham is staying tight to Hekkala's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T8#
Cunningham working the ground and pound.
Hekkala tries to improve position but can't.
Cunningham lands a decent elbow from side control. #ROC#Hekkala is rocked!
Hekkala gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cunningham is taking a breather. Hekkala says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hekkala trying to hold on to Cunningham's head to control him but Cunningham postures up.
Cunningham scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Hekkala is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cunningham scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hekkala wants to get back to full guard but Cunningham has mounted him!
Hekkala slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dennis Cunningham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cunningham scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hekkala is looking to improve his position.
Hekkala is controlling Cunningham's trapped leg to prevent Cunningham from advancing to side control.
Cunningham is trying to control. Hekkala wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cunningham is really struggling to control Hekkala but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hekkala has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cunningham is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Cunningham dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Horus Hekkala's cut.
That's time! 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#
Hekkala takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cunningham throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cunningham keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Hekkala misses its intended target.
Hekkala throws a hook to the side of Cunningham's head but Cunningham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham dives in for a single leg takedown but Hekkala sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cunningham is looking for a takedown.
Hekkala lands with a left to the head.
Cunningham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hekkala cracks Cunningham with a nice body shot.#T1#
Cunningham is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hekkala is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Cunningham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Hekkala.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hekkala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hekkala throws a head punch that misses.
Hekkala misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Cunningham has clasped his hands together around Hekkala's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hekkala is looking to reverse the position.
Cunningham 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.
The strikes coming from Cunningham are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cunningham in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cunningham fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hekkala tries to buck Cunningham off but Cunningham is having none of it.#T2#
Cunningham connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hekkala some visible discomfort.
Hekkala tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cunningham wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cunningham scores with punches from side control.
Hekkala prevents Cunningham from improving position.
Cunningham controlling the position from side mount.
Cunningham trying to control the position but Hekkala is working away.
Hekkala is looking to regain half guard here but Cunningham keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Cunningham is looking to take a break and control but Hekkala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cunningham is working Hekkala over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Cunningham is trying to get an arm triangle but Hekkala is defending well.
Hekkala on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hekkala is still in real trouble! Can Cunningham finish him?
Hekkala tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Cunningham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Cunningham lands some shots froms side control.
Hekkala tries to buck Cunningham off but Cunningham is having none of it.
Cunningham in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Hekkala looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Cunningham turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Cunningham!
Dennis Cunningham seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 193
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Phoenix takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Nice defenses there by Boris.
Phoenix slips under a jab.
Boris moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Boris lands with a nice body punch.
Phoenix swings for the body but Boris moves out of range.
Boris misses with a left hand
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like John Boris has been cut.
Phoenix throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boris.
Boris tries to counter with a takedown but Phoenix is quick to defend against it.
Donk. Boris catches Phoenix right on the button with a cross.
Phoenix doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boris seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Phoenix tries to move into range but Boris moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Phoenix scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boris in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Boris throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Phoenix tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Boris is in Phoenix's guard.#T1##SUB#
Boris drops back looking for a leg! Phoenix is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Phoenix manages to kick Boris off! Boris jumps back into Phoenix's guard.
Boris is fighting to break Phoenix's control of his arms but Phoenix is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Phoenix being controlled here, momentarily.
Phoenix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Phoenix is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Phoenix's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boris looking to pass the guard.
Boris scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Phoenix looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boris scoring with some ground and pound.
Phoenix trying to control the position.
Boris is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boris'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.#T3#
Boris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phoenix is keeping the position for now.
Phoenix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boris content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boris throws a lazy right hand but Phoenix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phoenix scores with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a jab when Boris was well out of range.
Boris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phoenix is fending him off so far but Boris persists. Nope, Phoenix circles away and we're back to standing.#T4#
Boris lands with a hook. Phoenix tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boris misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Phoenix counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boris backwards.
Boris drops down looking for an ankle pick but Phoenix pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Boris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Boris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.#TD#
Boris scores with a takedown into Phoenix's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boris wants to control from the top but Phoenix keeps moving.
Phoenix looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boris advances to half guard. #T5#
Phoenix manages to get to full guard.
Boris slips nicely into half guard.
Boris sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boris tries to pass the half guard into mount. Phoenix knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Phoenix is trying to stand back up but Boris is controlling him #SUB#
Boris is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Phoenix sees it coming and defends easily.#T6#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boris looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Phoenix is looking to improve his position.
Boris lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boris throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Phoenix to regain full guard.
Boris won't allow Phoenix to get back to his feet.
Boris trying to control the position from guard on top but Phoenix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Boris postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Phoenix is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Boris, into his guard. #REVB#
Phoenix trying to stand up but can't free himself from Boris's guard.#T7##SUB#
Boris looking for a guillotine here but Phoenix defends easily.
Boris working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Boris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phoenix is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T8#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Phoenix is looking to stand up but Boris won't let him.
Boris working a defensive guard but Phoenix passes into half guard. #SUB#
Boris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boris is not content to let Phoenix control the position.
Boris is looking to control Phoenix's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boris avoid being mounted?#T9#
Phoenix tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Boris is looking for a sweep. Phoenix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boris scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Boris.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boris shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Phoenix sprawls well. Phoenix wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boris gets slowly back to his feet.
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 John Boris will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Boris's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Phoenix misses with a head kick. #TD#
Boris manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Phoenix on his heels. He'll look to pass Phoenix's guard now, I'm sure.
Boris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boris preventing the sweep.
Boris pushing down on Phoenix's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boris slips a nice elbow through Phoenix's hands, connecting with Phoenix's forehead.
Boris is trying to control. Phoenix wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boris wants to pass the guard but Phoenix is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Boris 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.
Boris works his way into full mount! #T1#
Boris with shots to the head and body - Phoenix looks very uncomfortable down there.
Boris raining down shots from the mount!
Phoenix is squirming around, avoiding Boris's attempts to control the action.
Boris raining down hammerfists from mount.#T2#
Phoenix bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Phoenix wants to stand but Boris has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Boris working for a triangle but Phoenix defends it easily.
Phoenix looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Phoenix tries to free his leg and advance position but Boris is retaining full guard. #T3#
Boris being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Boris is looking for a triangle here but Phoenix uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Phoenix controls the position. #SU2#
Phoenix decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Boris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Phoenix defends it nicely.#T4#
Boris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boris.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boris.
Boris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Phoenix.
Boris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boris walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Phoenix misses the jab.#T5#
Phoenix lunges at Boris with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boris's hand.
Phoenix throws a sloppy head kick and Boris moves out of range easily.
Gerald Phoenix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Boris with that takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Boris feinted with a counter takedown.
Boris misses the shot to the body.
Boris digs a good hook to Phoenix's body. #TD#
Boris shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Boris was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Phoenix is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Phoenix's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
Boris wants to control but Phoenix is keeping him busy.
Phoenix tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Phoenix's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Phoenix is not content to let Boris control the position.
Phoenix is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Boris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phoenix keeps working.
Boris is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Phoenix is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Phoenix wants to get back to his feet but Boris drags him back down.#SUB#
Boris is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Phoenix has escaped the position, nice work there.
Phoenix manages to get back to half guard.
Phoenix is looking to get back to full guard here but Boris has managed to pass to side control instead.#T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Boris is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Phoenix knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Boris swings around for an armbar but Phoenix sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Boris's guard.#SUB#
Boris working for a triangle but Phoenix defends it easily. #SUB#
Boris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Phoenix is aware though and is defending well.#T9##SUB#
Boris working for submissions but it's allowed Phoenix to get to half guard.
Phoenix seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #SUB#
Boris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Phoenix pulls his head out easily.
Phoenix wants to control but Boris is keeping him busy.
Boris wants to control but Phoenix is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Phoenix in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boris is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Boris will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Boris's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Phoenix connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boris swings widly with a right hand
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Boris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Boris.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice jab there from Boris.
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boris.
Phoenix wants to counter with a clinch but Boris pushes him away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Boris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boris changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Boris saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Phoenix.
Boris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.#T1#
Boris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by Boris there.
Boris looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Boris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boris changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Phoenix misses with a two punch combination.
Phoenix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gerald Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boris shoots in for a takedown but Phoenix shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Phoenix tries to counter with a clinch but Boris shakes him off and moves away.
Phoenix fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Boris misses with a straight left. #T2#
Boris misses with a hook
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
John Boris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boris lands with a shot to the body.
Boris swings widly with a right hand
and Boris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phoenix throws a right hand that Boris ducks under and follows up with a left that Boris also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boris.
Phoenix throws a series of punches but Boris moves out of range.
Boris changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Phoenix's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boris connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phoenix scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Phoenix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Boris moves away and avoids it.
Phoenix throws a hook but Boris blocks it.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Phoenix enables Boris to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Phoenix manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Boris is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Phoenix is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Phoenix has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Boris is trying to control the position but Phoenix postures up.
Phoenix trying to control but Boris is working from the bottom. #T4#
Phoenix showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Phoenix is fighting to break Boris's control of his arms but Boris is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Phoenix trying to control the position from guard on top but Boris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boris is trying to control the position but Phoenix postures up. #SUB#
Boris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Phoenix defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Phoenix engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Boris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Phoenix defends well.
Boris pulls Phoenix in close to prevent any damage.
Phoenix must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boris trying to keep a closed guard but Phoenix is proving a slippery customer. #T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Boris looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Phoenix has picked Boris up and slammed him! Boris can't keep hold of the triangle and Phoenix manages to pass to side control!
Boris is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Phoenix stands up.
Boris takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boris walks into a straight right hand from Phoenix.
Phoenix closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Gerald Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Boris throws a big shot that misses.
Phoenix lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boris at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Phoenix 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Phoenix at a distance.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Boris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phoenix slaps away a takedown attempt from Boris, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Phoenix wants to counter with a clinch but Boris pushes him away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phoenix, as that shot connected. #T8#
Boris thuds his right hand into Phoenix's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Phoenix lands a nice looking body shot.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Boris slips the punch.#TD#
Boris closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Phoenix quickly recovers to half guard.

Phoenix has one foot on Boris's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boris connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Phoenix walks into a jab.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boris manages to avoid it.
Phoenix might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Phoenix.#CUT2#John Boris's cut is getting worse.#T9#
Boris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Phoenix as he avoids it easily.
Boris sets himself, and Phoenix steps forward looking for the clinch! Boris avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Boris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phoenix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phoenix throws a head kick that misses.
Phoenix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phoenix takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Phoenix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boris's hands.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boris keeps the fight on the outside.
Phoenix tries to bum rush Boris with a series of wild strikes but Boris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phoenix misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Boris decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Phoenix's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gerald Phoenix.
I think Boris 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Boris!
After the fight, John Boris was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: TOF 193
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Karlsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Karlsson throws a hook but Braxton avoids it easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Karlsson. Braxton shrugs it off though.
Braxton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karlsson.
Braxton throws a counter combo.
Braxton throws a jab when Karlsson was well out of range.
Karlsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Braxton.#CUT#It looks like Danny Braxton has been cut.
Braxton misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Braxton.
Karlsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Braxton on the side of the head.
Braxton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Karlsson is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Braxton.
Karlsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Karlsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karlsson.
Karlsson fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Karlsson misses.
Braxton unleashes a big counter combination but Karlsson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Braxton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karlsson.
Braxton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Braxton thinks about the counter body kick.#T2#
Karlsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karlsson throws the kick towards the body but Braxton avoids it.
Karlsson throws a looping overhand right but Braxton ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Braxton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karlsson slips under a jab from Braxton.
Karlsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karlsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karlsson is looking to counter punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson lands with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Braxton, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Braxton moves out of range of the body kick from Karlsson.
Braxton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karlsson on the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Jonas Karlsson has been cut.
Karlsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Braxton.
Braxton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Braxton loads up on a big right hand but Karlsson slips the punch.
Braxton loads up on a big right hand but Karlsson slips the punch.
Karlsson is looking to slow Braxton down with leg kicks.
Braxton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karlsson.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T4#
A combination from Karlsson does no damage.
Karlsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karlsson throws an overhand right that lands on Braxton's shoulder, as Braxton tries to avoid the shot.
Braxton misses with a looping right.
Karlsson connects with a looping right hand.
Braxton might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Braxton misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braxton misses with a head kick.
Braxton misses with a few strikes there. #T5#
Braxton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karlsson has time to react.
Braxton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karlsson moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Braxton blocks the leg kick.
Braxton throws out a counter right but Karlsson avoids it with no problem.
Braxton misses with a double jab
and Karlsson counters with a good low kick that Braxton was not able to check.
Karlsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Braxton counters with a left to the body.
Karlsson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Braxton misses with the body kick
and Karlsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T6#
Karlsson thuds a left hand into Braxton's body.
Karlsson avoids the head kick by Braxton.
Karlsson throws a leg kick but Braxton checks it.
Karlsson connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Braxton.
Karlsson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Braxton.
Karlsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Braxton misses with a jab to the body
and Karlsson counters with a nice uppercut. #T7#
Braxton misses with a combination
and Braxton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karlsson throws a shot from downtown. Braxton moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karlsson.
Karlsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karlsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Braxton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Braxton misses.
Braxton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karlsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Braxton circles away. #T8#
Karlsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Karlsson tries to clinch up but Braxton circles away and keeps his distance.
Karlsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Braxton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Braxton is just out of range.
Karlsson tries to clinch up.
Braxton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Braxton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Braxton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karlsson.
Braxton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T9#
Karlsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Braxton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Braxton defending well as Karlsson loads up on a big left hand.
Karlsson misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Braxton releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Braxton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karlsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Karlsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Braxton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Braxton catches Karlsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Karlsson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Braxton throws out a loose jab but Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Braxton can do to turn this around?
Karlsson wants to clinch
and Braxton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karlsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Braxton off the cage and back into range.
Karlsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Braxton misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Karlsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braxton lands with a right hand.
Karlsson misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Braxton 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. #CL#
Karlsson clinches up with Braxton and pushes him back against the cage.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Braxton blocks it. #BC#
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karlsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Karlsson looks to clinch
and Braxton counters with a left to the body.
Braxton scores with the left hand. Karlsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Karlsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Karlsson moves into the clinch.#T2#
Braxton blocking some punches.
Braxton blocks an uppercut.
Braxton blocking some punches.
Karlsson blocks a body shot from Braxton.
Karlsson can't find room to land a body shot as Braxton controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Braxton.
Braxton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Braxton working hard to break the clinch.
Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Braxton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Karlsson moves in looking to clinch but Braxton pushes him off.
Karlsson loads up on a big right hand but Braxton slips the punch.#CL#
Karlsson pushes Braxton up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Karlsson misses with a body punch.
Karlsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karlsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Braxton backwards.
Braxton blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Braxton as the two fighters clinch.
Karlsson scores with a shot to the side of Braxton's head. #BC2#
Braxton manages to break the clinch.
Karlsson throws a hook but Braxton blocks it.
Braxton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Braxton throws a series of punches but Karlsson avoids them all with ease.
Braxton misses with a body kick.#T4#
Braxton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karlsson scores with a jab. Braxton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Braxton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Braxton ducks under a wild hook from Karlsson.
Karlsson scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlsson takes one on the button.#CUT2#Jonas Karlsson's cut is getting worse.
Karlsson scores with a nice body kick. #T5#
Braxton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Karlsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Karlsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Braxton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson digs a right hand into Braxton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Braxton's gas tank.
Karlsson works on Braxton's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Braxton or not.
Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Braxton is breathing heavily.
Karlsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T6##BC#
Karlsson manages to break the clinch.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses.
Braxton throws a poor cross that misses
and Karlsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Braxton throws a front kick that sends Karlsson stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Braxton throws a lazy uppercut
and Karlsson counters with a low kick, right behind Braxton 's knee.
Karlsson throws a sloppy head kick and Braxton moves out of range easily.
Karlsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Karlsson tries a head kick but it misses. #T7#
Braxton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Karlsson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Braxton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karlsson thuds a left hand into Braxton's body.
Braxton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Karlsson counters with a straight right hand.
Braxton drops his hands momentarily and Karlsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A punch combination from Braxton misses.
Braxton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Karlsson backs up against the cage. #T8#
Braxton throws a big shot that misses.
Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Braxton was well out of range. Poor timing from Karlsson.
Braxton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Karlsson with a body shot.
Karlsson lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karlsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Braxton.
Karlsson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Karlsson lands with a nice body punch.
Jonas Karlsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Braxton works the jab nicely.
Karlsson lands with a straight right. Braxton didn't see that one coming.
Braxton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T9#
Karlsson misses with a body kick.
Braxton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Braxton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karlsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Braxton throws a jab but it's blocked by Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a big counter combination but Braxton scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Karlsson throws a looping overhand right but Braxton ducks down to avoid it.
Braxton is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Braxton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Braxton misses with a double jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Karlsson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Braxton. Those never looked like landing.
Braxton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Karlsson has closed the distance and engaged Braxton in a clinch.
Karlsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karlsson works on Braxton's body with a couple of short punches.
Karlsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Karlsson - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braxton misses with a punch to the body.
Braxton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Braxton wants to break free but Karlsson has control.
Jonas Karlsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Karlsson fails to land.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Braxton.
Karlsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1##BC#
Karlsson breaks from the clinch.
Karlsson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Braxton misses with a right hand
and Karlsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Karlsson connects with a body shot.
Karlsson misses with a body shot. #CL#
Braxton tries to keep at a distance but Karlsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Braxton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Karlsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Braxton backwards.
Braxton is trying to break the clinch but Karlsson has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Braxton works on Karlsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Karlsson misses with the head strike.
Braxton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Braxton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Braxton lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Braxton tries to circle away but Karlsson has him pinned against the cage.
Karlsson misses with some punches.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karlsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Braxton lands with a light punch inside.
Karlsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Braxton blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3##BC#
Karlsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A good leg kick by Karlsson.
Braxton throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Karlsson blocks a head kick by Braxton.
Karlsson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Braxton if he has to take too many more of those.
Karlsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karlsson wants to clinch.
Braxton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Braxton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karlsson can pounce on him.
Jab from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Karlsson connects with a crisp jab. #T5#
Braxton lands a nice shot that snaps Karlsson's head back.
Karlsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Karlsson connects with a looping right hand.
No joy there for Braxton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karlsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karlsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Braxton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Braxton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Braxton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL#
Karlsson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T6#
Braxton wants to break free but Karlsson has control. #BC2#
Braxton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karlsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Karlsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Braxton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Braxton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karlsson tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Karlsson misses.
Karlsson throws an overhand right that lands on Braxton's shoulder, as Braxton tries to avoid the shot.
Karlsson moves out of range as Braxton throws a body kick.
Danny Braxton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Donk. Karlsson catches Braxton right on the button with a cross.
Karlsson misses with a hook. Braxton ducked under it nicely.
Braxton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karlsson counters with a series of strikes. Braxton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Braxton throws a hook but Karlsson avoids it easily.
Karlsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Braxton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karlsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karlsson connects with a jab.
Karlsson lands a nice shot to the body. #T8#
Nice defenses there by Karlsson.
A left lands for Karlsson.
Braxton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Karlsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Braxton has time to react.#ROC#Braxton is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a sloppy head kick and Braxton moves out of range easily. #T9#
Braxton tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Karlsson misses the target.
Braxton throws the left hand but Karlsson avoids the punch easily.
Karlsson tries to clinch but Braxton moves out of range.
Karlsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Braxton's hands.
Braxton is still on wobbly legs! Can Karlsson finish him?
Braxton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Braxton seems to have recovered his senses.
Karlsson wants to clinch up but Braxton keeps it at a distance.
Braxton cracks Karlsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonas Karlsson!
Jonas Karlsson retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Jonas Karlsson 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: MMA Hype -27-
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1#
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tulips jabs Burns right on the nose. Burns blinks but takes it well.
Tulips slips under a jab.
Burns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tulips circles away quickly and effectively.
Burns dips to his left and cracks Tulips with an uppercut!
A jab from Tulips misses.
Tulips looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burns darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tulips's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tulips's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tulips misses with a looping left.
Tulips walks into a jab.
Nice shot lands for Tulips.
Tulips throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns.
Tulips ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns swings for the body but Tulips moves out of range.
Tulips connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burns's hands.#T1#
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Tulips is just out of range.
Burns connects with a right hand. Tulips shakes it off.
Tulips ducks under a wild hook from Burns.
Burns scores with a jab.
Burns lands with a nice combination. Tulips backs away looking to recover.
Burns misses with a double jab.
A big right from Burns misses.
Burns definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Burns's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Burns duly obliges.
Tulips tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Tulips.
It looked like Burns was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tulips.
A combination from Burns does no damage.
Tulips ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns misses with the combination.
Burns is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Burns scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Tulips smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Burns walks into a jab.
Tulips misses with an uppercut. Burns saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Burns. Those never looked like landing.
Tulips steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Burns.
Tulips misses with a series of wild punches.
Burns thuds his right hand into Tulips's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Burns lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Burns slips under a jab.
Tulips stuns Burns with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Burns looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Tulips has one foot on Burns's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3#
Tulips blocks a jab.
Tulips dodges the punch combination from Burns.
Tulips wants to counter with a clinch but Burns pushes him away.#CL2#
Tulips pushes Burns up against the cage in a clinch.
Tulips blocks a body shot from Burns.
Tulips lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tulips tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tulips working aggressively here.
Tulips lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burns tries a body shot but Tulips blocks it.
Tulips blocks a body shot from Burns.
Burns lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burns tries to throw a body punch but Tulips avoids it by throwing Burns back against the cage.
Burns blocks an uppercut.
Burns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Tulips.
A left hand lands to the body for Tulips.
Tulips goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burns tries a body shot but Tulips blocks it.
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Tulips.
Burns tries a body shot but Tulips blocks it.
Tulips is struggling to control the position.
Tulips fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tulips blocks a body shot from Burns.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burns tries a body shot but Tulips blocks it.
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 Gage Burns will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Tulips throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Tulips looks to move away, Burns throws a big counter combo but Tulips just gets out of the way.
Tulips lands a jab.
Burns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from Tulips.
Tulips avoids the body shot from Burns.
Burns tries to bum rush Tulips with a series of wild strikes but Tulips uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Burns misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tulips in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
No joy there for Burns, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tulips wants to counter with a clinch but Burns pushes him away.
A swing and a miss from Burns.
Tulips throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gage Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tulips throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burns looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burns jabs Tulips right on the nose. Tulips blinks but takes it well.
Burns throws a right and a left that Tulips avoids nicely.
Tulips tries to counter by closing the distance.
Burns throws out a loose jab but Tulips uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tulips wants to counter with a clinch but Burns pushes him away.#T1#
Tulips wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tulips.
Burns slips under a jab.
Tulips moves out of range of the strikes.
Tulips wants to counter with a clinch but Burns pushes him away.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns sizes up Tulips with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tulips darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice cross by Tulips.
Tulips takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Burns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tulips.
Burns misses with a looping right.
Burns looks to throw the jab but Tulips is out of range.
Burns fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tulips is looking to clinch.
Burns is looking to counter punch.
Gage Burns is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns. Tulips does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tulips throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tulips keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns.
Tulips lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tulips.
Tulips scores with a nice strike.
Burns swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tulips.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Tulips was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burns takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Burns's corner calls for a 1-2. Burns obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Burns misses with a hook. Tulips ducked under it nicely.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Tulips lands a right hook to the body.
Brad Tulips is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burns.#T3#
Burns misses with a straight right.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Tulips is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tulips throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tulips doesn't seem bothered though.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tulips tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tulips slips a straight right by Burns.
Tulips connects with a nice looking jab.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tulips manages to avoid it.
Tulips throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burns counters with a left and a right that stings Tulips.
Tulips misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
Tulips throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burns was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tulips throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tulips loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.
Tulips connects with a body shot.#T4#
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Tulips slips the punch.
Burns swings for the body but Tulips moves out of range.
Tulips steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Burns.
Tulips uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tulips defending well as Burns loads up on a big left hand.
Tulips connects with a right hand. Burns shakes it off.
Tulips displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab.
Tulips wants to counter with a clinch but Burns pushes him away.
Tulips throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burns misses with a straight left.
Tulips looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely.
Burns throwing a counter right hand but Tulips manages to avoid it.
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tulips sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tulips jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Burns was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tulips.
Tulips uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns.
Tulips throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Burns misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gage Burns will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tulips moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Brad Tulips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burns scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tulips.
Burns displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Burns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tulips.
Burns appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tulips misses the jab.
Tulips uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns.
A lazy left from Tulips finds it's target.
Tulips tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burns misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Tulips 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tulips misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Burns throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Tulips counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tulips.
Tulips lands a body punch.
Tulips lands a nice uppercut.
Tulips stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tulips lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Tulips misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tulips misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Tulips.
Burns tries a body shot but Tulips blocks it.
Burns lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tulips lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burns blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tulips.
Tulips throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns. #T2#
Burns blocks an uppercut.
Tulips lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tulips lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Tulips lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Tulips throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burnss head.
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tulips is working Burns over against the cage.
Tulips makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Tulips.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tulips cracks Burns with a nice body shot.
Tulips prevents a body shot from Burns.
Tulips lands with a light punch inside.
Tulips tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns's elbow.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Tulips.
Tulips lands a nice uppercut.
Gage Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC2#Burns is rocked!#T3#
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Burns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tulips has a couple of punches blocked by Burns.
Tulips misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns seems to have got his legs back now.
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tulips pushes Burns back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Burns blocks an uppercut.
Tulips struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
Tulips lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tulips tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Tulips back against the cage.
Tulips misses with the head strike.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Tulips lands with a right to the head.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tulips misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns prevents a body shot from Tulips.
Tulips swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burns tries to work over Tulips's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tulips. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nice body punch from Tulips.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tulips.
Still in the clinch, Tulips scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burns blocks a body shot from Tulips.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Tulips comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burns 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gage Burns!

Event: MMA Hype -27-
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1#
Yevgraf looks to throw the jab but De La Cruz is out of range.
De La Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yevgraf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De La Cruz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Yevgraf misses.
De La Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yevgraf.
Yevgraf closes this distance looking for a takedown but De La Cruz circles away.
Yevgraf throws a hook to the side of De La Cruz's head but De La Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yevgraf goes for a double leg but De La Cruz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as De La Cruz continues to drive forward.
A head punch on the inside from Yevgraf fails to land.
Yevgraf jumps guard but De La Cruz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borislav Yevgraf. 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.
Yevgraf presses De La Cruz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yevgraf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yevgraf has been working on his balance at Temple of Fitness, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by De La Cruz.
Yevgraf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Yevgraf.
Yevgraf misses with a body punch.
Yevgraf presses De La Cruz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from De La Cruz.
De La Cruz cracks Yevgraf with a nice body shot.
De La Cruz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yevgraf blocks a body shot from De La Cruz.
Yevgraf lands with a left to the head.
De La Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yevgraf scores with a hook to the body.
De La Cruz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yevgraf's elbow.
De La Cruz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yevgraf misses with a hook to the ribs.
De La Cruz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yevgraf stalling the fight.
Yevgraf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yevgraf working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yevgraf.
De La Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside.
De La Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De La Cruz swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Yevgraf throws a head punch that misses.
De La Cruz blocking some punches.
Yevgraf misses with a body punch.
Yevgraf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yevgraf misses with a punch to the body.
De La Cruz dodges an elbow strike from Yevgraf.
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!
A left hand lands to the body for Yevgraf.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De La Cruz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De La Cruz.
De La Cruz throws a punch but it's blocked by Yevgraf.
Yevgraf is trying to pull guard but De La Cruz has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
De La Cruz breaks from the clinch.
De La Cruz looks to land a right hand but Yevgraf moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De La Cruz, as that shot connected.
Yevgraf digs a good body shot into De La Cruz's ribs.
A shot to the liver by De La Cruz. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
De La Cruz misses with the combination.
Yevgraf misses with an uppercut
and De La Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yevgraf keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yevgraf tries to counter with a takedown but De La Cruz is quick to defend against it.
De La Cruz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yevgraf misses with a looping right.
A big left from De La Cruz misses.
De La Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yevgraf.
A low kick lands for De La Cruz.
De La Cruz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yevgraf scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De La Cruz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
De La Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yevgraf lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yevgraf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De La Cruz manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De La Cruz! But no joy.#CL#
Yevgraf rushes De La Cruz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De La Cruz can't find room to land a body shot as Yevgraf controls the action.
Nice body punch from De La Cruz.
Yevgraf struggles to land a body shot inside as De La Cruz controls his hands.
Yevgraf blocks an uppercut.
Yevgraf prevents a body shot from De La Cruz. #BC2#
De La Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De La Cruz throws a body kick that misses.
De La Cruz avoids the body shot from Yevgraf.
De La Cruz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
De La Cruz lunges at Yevgraf with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yevgraf's hand.
Yevgraf misses with a hook. De La Cruz ducked under it nicely.
De La Cruz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A shot to the liver by De La Cruz. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Juanito De La Cruz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Yevgraf looks to land a right hand but De La Cruz moved out of range.
De La Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yevgraf takes one to the chin there.
Nice shot by De La Cruz.
Yevgraf throws the left hand but De La Cruz avoids the punch easily.
Yevgraf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De La Cruz circles away quickly and effectively.
De La Cruz throws a hook to the side of Yevgraf's head but Yevgraf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De La Cruz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yevgraf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yevgraf looks to score with a jab to the body but De La Cruz is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Yevgraf moves into the clinch.
Yevgraf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yevgraf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De La Cruz tries to break free but Yevgraf pushes him back against the cage.
De La Cruz lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Yevgraf - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Yevgraf throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A frustrated look appears on De La Cruz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yevgraf lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yevgraf blocks an uppercut.
Borislav Yevgraf has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yevgraf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yevgraf gets through De La Cruz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yevgraf.
De La Cruz digs a right hand underneath Yevgraf's ribcage. Yevgraf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De La Cruz scores with a shot to the side of Yevgraf's head.
Yevgraf blocking some punches.
Yevgraf takes a shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
De La Cruz stalling in the clinch but Yevgraf improves position.
A short left from Yevgraf.
De La Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yevgraf digs a right hand underneath De La Cruz's ribcage. De La Cruz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De La Cruz scores with a shot to the side of Yevgraf's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from De La Cruz on the inside. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by De La Cruz.
De La Cruz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yevgraf tries to pull guard but De La Cruz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De La Cruz.
A head punch on the inside from De La Cruz fails to land.
De La Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
Yevgraf lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De La Cruz.
A right hook to the body lands for De La Cruz.
A short right from De La Cruz on the inside.
De La Cruz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yevgraf missing with knees to the body.
Yevgraf digs a right hand into De La Cruz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De La Cruz's gas tank.
De La Cruz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De La Cruz is leaning against Yevgraf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yevgraf pushes off an throws an elbow but De La Cruz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
De La Cruz wants to get back to striking at distance but Yevgraf won't allow it.
De La Cruz tries a body shot but Yevgraf blocks it. #T3#
De La Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yevgraf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yevgraf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De La Cruz.
De La Cruz blocking some punches.
Yevgraf lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yevgraf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yevgraf works on De La Cruz's body with a couple of short punches.
De La Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from De La Cruz on the inside. #TD#
Yevgraf ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yevgraf no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
De La Cruz won't allow Yevgraf to sweep him here. #SUB#
De La Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yevgraf can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as De La Cruz controls the pace.#T4#
De La Cruz with a flurry of punches that miss.
De La Cruz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
De La Cruz postures up. #SUB#
De La Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Yevgraf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De La Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yevgraf working a defensive guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Borislav Yevgraf will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Yevgraf throws the left hand but De La Cruz avoids the punch easily.
Juanito De La Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from De La Cruz. No joy for Yevgraf on that attempt.
De La Cruz scores with a head kick.
De La Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yevgraf.
De La Cruz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yevgraf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De La Cruz moves away.
Good shot there by Yevgraf.
De La Cruz misses the jab.
Yevgraf changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
De La Cruz looks to land a left hand but Yevgraf moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Cruz catches Yevgraf with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yevgraf misses with a body shot
and De La Cruz counters with a straight right hand.
Yevgraf slips a straight right by De La Cruz.
De La Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yevgraf.
Yevgraf ducks under a wild hook from De La Cruz.#T1#
Yevgraf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De La Cruz.
Yevgraf tries to clinch up.
Yevgraf on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
De La Cruz avoids a punch combination nicely.
De La Cruz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yevgraf takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
De La Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
De La Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yevgraf shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De La Cruz defends it nicely.#T2#
De La Cruz tests Yevgraf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De La Cruz throws the left hand but Yevgraf avoids the punch easily.
De La Cruz throws a head kick that Yevgraf semi-blocks.
De La Cruz lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De La Cruz blocks a jab.
De La Cruz moves away from the strike by Yevgraf.
Yevgraf throws a big shot that misses.
De La Cruz throws out a powerful jab.
Yevgraf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from De La Cruz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yevgraf misses with a straight right. #T3#
De La Cruz lands with an overhand left.
Yevgraf looks to land a left hand but De La Cruz moved out of range nicely.
De La Cruz cracks Yevgraf with a good jab.
De La Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yevgraf was well out of range. Poor timing from De La Cruz.
De La Cruz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De La Cruz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Yevgraf moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Yevgraf misses.
De La Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De La Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yevgraf throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De La Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De La Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Yevgraf is just out of range.#T4#
Good shot there by Yevgraf.
Yevgraf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De La Cruz manages to avoid it.
Yevgraf goes for a double leg but De La Cruz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as De La Cruz continues to drive forward.
De La Cruz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borislav Yevgraf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yevgraf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yevgraf is trying to pull guard but De La Cruz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yevgraf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De La Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside.
De La Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
De La Cruz misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yevgraf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De La Cruz can't find room to land a body shot as Yevgraf controls the action.
De La Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De La Cruz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De La Cruz working aggressively here.
Yevgraf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yevgraf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juanito De La Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De La Cruz 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juanito De La Cruz!

Event: TOF 192
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1#
Sartre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yardow moves away.
A quick step to the side and Yardow tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Yardow misses
and Sartre counters with a solid body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yardow. Sartre does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Sartre releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A combination from Yardow does no damage.
Sartre digs a good body shot into Yardow's ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Sartre.
Sartre lands a leg kick that knocks Yardow off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sartre drops his hands momentarily and Yardow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yardow throws a series of punches but Sartre moves out of range.
Yardow misses the body punch
and Sartre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yardow misses with a left hand
and Sartre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Sartre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sartre throws a head kick but Yardow moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Yardow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sartre lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yardow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sartre jabs at Yardow's body.
Sartre lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yardow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sartre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yardow scores with a nice head shot.
Sartre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sartre counters with a body kick.#T2#
Yardow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sartre.
Sartre scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Sartre misses
and Yardow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sartre lands with a nice body punch.
Sartre looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sartre scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sartre scores with a head kick. Yardow tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Zane Yardow has been cut.
Sartre lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sartre chopping away at his opponent's legs. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Yardow has knocked Sartre down with a huge combo! Yardow steps away and waves a wobbly Sartre back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Sartre is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Nicholas Sartre has been cut.#T3#
Yardow fakes the body blow, causing Sartre to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Sartre goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zane Yardow!
During a confident post fight interview, Zane Yardow thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 192
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1#
Burgers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burgers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fielder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fielder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Burgers finds it's way round the side to connect with Fielder's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Burgers has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fielder lands a head shot.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Fielder has knocked Burgers down with a huge combo! Fielder steps away and waves a wobbly Burgers back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Burgers is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Aden Burgers has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crack! Fielder connects with the perfect overhand right and Burgers falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Fielder!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cassius Fielder!
Cassius Fielder was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: TOF 192
Date: Jan 19, 2025

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

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

Event: TOF 191
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Gibson loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch.
Gibson slips a jab from Jokinen.
Jokinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gibson doesn't seem bothered though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gibson.
A big right from Jokinen misses.
Good shot there by Gibson.#TD2#
Gibson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Jokinen sneaks out the side door and pushes Gibson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen misses with a few strikes there. #TD2#
Gibson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Jokinen bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T1#
Jokinen needs to keep his hands up - Gibson had a free shot at his head there.
Gibson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gibson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jokinen wants to clinch.
Jokinen lands with a cross. #T2#
Gibson looks to land a right hand but Jokinen moved out of range.
Gibson throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Jokinen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gibson pulls Jokinen in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Gibson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jokinen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gibson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jokinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Gibson has wrist control.#T3#
Jokinen preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jokinen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jokinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Gibson has wrist control.
Gibson is trying to control the position but Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Gibson has wrist control.
Gibson is trying to control the position but Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jokinen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jokinen 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.
Jokinen advances to half guard. #T4#
Gibson wants to improve his position but Jokinen is controlling well.
Gibson trying to control here.
Gibson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jokinen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Gibson looking for submissions off his back.
Jokinen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gibson keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully. #T5#
Jokinen pushes down on Gibson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jokinen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gibson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gibson looking for submissions off his back.
Gibson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jokinen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jokinen works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibson is not content to let Jokinen control the position. #T6#
Gibson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jokinen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jokinen 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 Gibson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gibson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gibson tries to hold on but Jokinen postures up.#T7#
Jokinen landing strikes from the mount.
Jokinen lands a big elbow.
Gibson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gibson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jokinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Jokinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jokinen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gibson looking to sit in guard and control but Jokinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gibson trying to keep a closed guard but Jokinen is proving a slippery customer. #T8#
Jokinen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jokinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gibson is keeping the position for now.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gibson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gibson trying to keep a closed guard but Jokinen is proving a slippery customer.
Jokinen controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Gibson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T9#
Jokinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jokinen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gibson is on top in guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tre Jokinen 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#
Jokinen throws a body punch but Gibson moves out of range.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Gibson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gibson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
Gibson slaps away a takedown attempt from Jokinen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gibson misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson throws a looping overhand right but Jokinen ducks down to avoid it.
Jokinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gibson can do to turn this around?
Gibson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jokinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jokinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Jokinen throws the left hand but Gibson avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Gibson moves into range and clinches up with Jokinen.
Gibson can't find room to land a body shot as Jokinen controls the action.
Jokinen tries to score a body lock takedown but Gibson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gibson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gibson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gibson stalling in the clinch.
Jokinen wants to get back to striking at distance but Gibson won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Jokinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gibson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jokinen's efforts to push away.
Gibson lands a hook that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards.
Gibson tries a body shot but Jokinen blocks it. #T2#
Jokinen blocking some punches. #TD2#
Gibson wants the takedown. Jokinen is fighting it off but Gibson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jokinen's guard against the cage.
Jokinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Jokinen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gibson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jokinen.
Gibson is trying to maintain the position but Jokinen is very close to passing his half guard.
Jokinen is looking to take a break and control but Gibson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Jokinen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gibson sees it coming and defends easily.
Gibson is trying to control but can't.
Jokinen wants to free his trapped foot but Gibson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ground and pound from Jokinen.
Gibson is pressing down on Jokinen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gibson keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gibson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Jokinen 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.
Jokinen controlling from the top position.
Tre Jokinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jokinen postures up in Gibson's guard and throws a big left but Gibson blocks it.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Gibson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T5#
Gibson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the liver by Jokinen. Beautiful body shot.
Gibson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jokinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gibson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jokinen connects with a body shot.
Jokinen defending well as Gibson loads up on a big left hand.
Jokinen throws a hook to the side of Gibson's head but Gibson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jokinen scores with a jab to the head.
Jokinen dips to his left and cracks Gibson with an uppercut!#T6#
Jokinen darts in looking for a takedown but Gibson gets double underhooks and turns Jokinen into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tre Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jokinen wants a takedown but no success here.
Jokinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Gibson backwards.
Gibson goes for a takedown attempt but Jokinen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jokinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Gibson circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Jokinen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gibson to the mat! Gibson manages to get full guard.
Gibson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jokinen trying to control but Gibson is working from the bottom.
Jokinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Gibson has wrist control.#T7#
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gibson is trying to control the position but Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen trying to control but Gibson is working from the bottom.
Gibson is pulling down on Jokinen's head to control his posture.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Gibson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jokinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gibson to score with a decent uppercut.#T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Jokinen gets the takedown into side control.
Gibson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jokinen is taking a breather. Gibson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jokinen passes to full mount!
Gibson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jokinen tries to control but Gibson wriggling away. #T9#
Gibson wants to hold on but Jokinen pushes him away.
Jokinen with the ground and pound from mount.
Jokinen controlling from the full mount.
Gibson can't escape the position.
Jokinen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gibson is looking to escape.
Gibson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jokinen with the ground and pound from mount.
Gibson is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tre Jokinen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Jokinen slips under a jab.
Jokinen leaves Gibson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gibson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jokinen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen is keen to just control but Gibson is a slippery customer.#T1#
Jokinen moves into full mount! Gibson won't be happy about that!
Jokinen controlling the pace for now.
Gibson tries to hold on but Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen controlling the position easily from mount.
Gibson regains half guard.#T2#
Gibson trying to control from the bottom.
Jokinen is looking to advance position but Gibson won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gibson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jokinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jokinen is keen to just control but Gibson is a slippery customer.
Jokinen winds up and cracks Gibson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gibson wants to improve his position but Jokinen is controlling well.
Gibson taking some punishment here, with Jokinen in his half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Gibson looking for submissions off his back.
Gibson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jokinen controlling the pace.
Gibson is refusing to be controlled, as Jokinen sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jokinen throws a jab when Gibson was well out of range.
Gibson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jokinen defends it well.
Jokinen drops his hands momentarily and Gibson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen slips under a jab.
Jokinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gibson sprawls and moves away.
Gibson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jokinen circles away.
Jokinen tries to counter with a takedown but Gibson is quick to defend against it.
Gibson shoots in looking for a takedown. Jokinen tries to sprawl out of it but Gibson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jokinen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tre Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brody Gibson.
Gibson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Gibson throws a shot from downtown. Jokinen moves away and avoids it.
Jokinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jokinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brody Gibson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Gibson blocks a jab.
Tre Jokinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gibson manages to avoid it.
Jokinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jokinen loads up on a big right hand but Gibson slips the punch.
Jokinen stuffs the takedown attempt from Gibson. Gibson gets slowly back to his feet.
Gibson misses with a straight left.
Gibson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL#
Jokinen clinches up with Gibson and pushes him back against the cage.
Gibson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jokinen or not. #T6#
Gibson taking a breather.
Jokinen has Gibson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gibson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gibson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gibson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jokinen.
Gibson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gibson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Jokinen. #TD#
Jokinen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen winds up and cracks Gibson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T7#
Gibson tries to roll over but Jokinen keeps him under control.
Gibson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gibson is looking to control Jokinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gibson avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Jokinen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gibson defends it well.
Gibson tries to roll over but Jokinen keeps him under control.
Gibson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gibson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jokinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jokinen's back!#SUB2#
Gibson sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Jokinen taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brody Gibson!
A less than humble Brody Gibson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: MMA Hype -24-
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Bubbles takes the fight into the clinch.
Luciano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice left hand lands by Bubbles.
Luciano has Bubbles pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bubbles manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Bubbles.
Luciano tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bubbles smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Luciano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bubbles throws a right and a left that Luciano avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano tries to move into range but Bubbles moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bubbles cracks Luciano with a good jab.
Bubbles's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bubbles's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bubbles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bubbles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1##TD#
Luciano closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bubbles quickly recovers to half guard.
Luciano prevents Bubbles from standing back up.
Luciano is keen to just control but Bubbles is a slippery customer.
Luciano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Luciano stalling away here and it's allowed Bubbles to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Luciano trying to control but Bubbles is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luciano won't allow Bubbles to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Bubbles lands a jab.
Bubbles scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bubbles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Luciano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bubbles uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Luciano has time to react.
Bubbles scores with a jab. Luciano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tommy Bubbles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bubbles counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Luciano is rocked!
Bubbles knocks out Luciano with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Bubbles before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Bubbles picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Bubbles!
An out of breath Tommy Bubbles thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 188
Date: Jan 11, 2025

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

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

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Devon Black!
Devon Black is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Devon Black, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TOF 188
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Nguana fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taxi on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taxi. Nguana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nguana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taxi throws a body shot but no joy.
Taxi throws a body punch but Nguana moves out of range.
Good shot there by Nguana.
Taxi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nguana as he avoids it easily.
Taxi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taxi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Taxi looks for a takedown but Nguana sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguana just misses with a punch to the body.
Taxi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nguana sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brunta Nguana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Taxi.
Taxi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nguana's waist but Nguana gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taxi off to one side.
Nguana feinted with a counter takedown.
Taxi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nguana.
Taxi misses with an uppercut. Nguana saw that one coming.
Nguana seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Nguana looks to score with a jab to the body but Taxi is just out of range.
Taxi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Taxi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nguana's guard.
Nguana is adopting a defensive guard.
Taxi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Nguana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taxi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nguana is trying to keep Taxi in close.
Taxi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Nguana looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2##SUB#
Nguana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taxi is aware though and is defending well.
Nguana trying to keep a closed guard but Taxi is proving a slippery customer.
Taxi wants to control from the top but Nguana keeps moving.
Nguana trying to control the position. #SUB#
Nguana is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taxi defends well.#SUB#
Nguana working for a triangle but Taxi defends it easily. #T3#
Nguana looking for a sweep. Not yet Nguana, not yet. #SUB#
Nguana has his foot on Taxi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taxi works his way back into a safe position though.
Nguana is trying to keep Taxi in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taxi wants to control from the top but Nguana keeps moving.
Taxi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Nguana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taxi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #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.
Taxi 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. #SUB#
Nguana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taxi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taxi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nguana being controlled here, momentarily.
Nguana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Nguana looking for a sweep. Not yet Nguana, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Taxi there.
Taxi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nguana leaves Taxi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nguana changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nguana misses with a looping right.
Taxi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nguana circles away.
Nguana defending well as Taxi loads up on a big left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Taxi. No joy for Nguana on that attempt.
Nguana ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nguana fails with a takedown attempt.#T6##TD2#
Taxi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Taxi working away.
Taxi trying to control the position but Nguana is working away.
Nguana is trying to control Taxi's posture but Taxi avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taxi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nguana keeps working.
Taxi grinds an elbow into Nguana's temple. #T7#
Taxi advances nicely into full mount.
Nguana regains half guard.#SUB#
Nguana looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Taxi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nguana keeps working.
Nguana trying to control from the bottom.
Nguana is trying to get back to full guard.
Nguana slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T8##SUB#
Nguana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nguana controls Taxi momentarily but Taxi frees himself.
Taxi content to stall in guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Nguana looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T9#
Nguana looking to control.
Taxi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nguana's guard. #SUB#
Nguana actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Nguana looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nguana taking some punishment here, with Taxi in his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taxi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nguana tries to get to full guard but Taxi has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tony Taxi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nguana misses with a hook.
Taxi shoots in looking for a takedown but Nguana manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taxi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brunta Nguana is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Taxi.#TD2#
Taxi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Taxi lands in his opponent's guard.
Nguana is trying to control the position but Taxi postures up. #SUB#
Nguana throws his legs up looking for a submission but Taxi uses it to pass to side control.
Nguana tries to buck Taxi off but Taxi is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taxi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nguana is trying to control Taxi's posture but Taxi avoids it.
Nguana managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Taxi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Nguana tries to improve position but can't.
Taxi trying to control the action but Nguana is working from the bottom.
Tony Taxi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nguana prevents Taxi from moving into mount.
Nguana is trying to improve his position.
Taxi trying to control the action but Nguana is working from the bottom.
Nguana tries to improve position but can't. #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.
Taxi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nguana keeps working.
Nguana is looking to regain half guard here but Taxi keeps moving and retains side control.
Nguana can't do much from the bottom here.
Taxi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nguana keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Taxi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nguana tries to counter with a takedown but Taxi is quick to defend against it.
Nguana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Taxi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T3#
Nguana manages to get to full guard.
Nguana keeping full guard, as Taxi tries to pass.
Nguana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nguana is really struggling to control Taxi but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Nguana looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taxi throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Taxi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Taxi preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Nguana is looking for a triangle but Taxi pushes his legs off easily.
Taxi postures up in Nguana's guard and throws a big left but Nguana blocks it.
Taxi postures up in Nguana's guard and throws a big left but Nguana blocks it.
Taxi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taxi stays in close to Nguana's body and controls the position. #T5##SUB#
Taxi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nguana trying to control the position.
Taxi sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Taxi throws a shot to the body.
Taxi avoids the body shot from Nguana.
Taxi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nguana throws a looping overhand right but Taxi ducks down to avoid it. #T6#
Taxi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nguana shoots in but Taxi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tony Taxi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taxi moves out of range of the strikes.
Taxi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nguana throws a shot from downtown. Taxi moves away and avoids it.
Nguana misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Taxi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Taxi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nguana trying to control the position.
Taxi trying to control but Nguana is working from the bottom.
Taxi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T7##SUB#
Nguana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taxi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taxi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taxi scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Nguana working for a triangle but Taxi defends it easily. #SUB#
Nguana throws his legs up looking for a submission but Taxi uses it to pass to side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nguana is letting Taxi control him for a moment. #T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Let's hope that Taxi 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.
Taxi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Taxi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nguana!
Taxi tries to control but Nguana wriggling away.
Taxi is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T9#
Taxi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Taxi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nguana is looking to escape.
Taxi breaks from Nguana's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Taxi throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Taxi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nguana is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nguana is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Taxi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Taxi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nguana avoids the body shot from Taxi.
Taxi jabs at Nguana's body.
Taxi throws a big shot that misses.
Nguana changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Taxi takes a swing at Nguana's ribcage but misses.
Taxi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nguana loads up on a big right hand but Taxi slips the punch.
Nguana closes the distance and clinches up with Taxi, looking for a takedown. Nguana pushes Taxi against the cage but Taxi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Taxi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Taxi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Taxi is trying to control. Nguana wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Nguana is trying is best to control the position here.
Nguana trying to control from the bottom.
Taxi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nguana blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taxi.
Nguana gets back to full guard.
Nguana is trying to control the position but Taxi postures up.
Taxi throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Taxi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Taxi misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Nguana misses its intended target.
Nguana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taxi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nguana pinned against the cage. Nguana gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A big right from Taxi misses.
Nguana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taxi blocks a jab.
Taxi misses with a straight left.
Nguana was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nguana slips a straight right by Taxi.
Nguana closes the distance and clinches up with Taxi, looking for a takedown. Nguana pushes Taxi against the cage but Taxi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
Nguana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taxi.
Taxi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taxi slips under a jab.
Taxi shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taxi.
Nguana changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brunta Nguana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Taxi.
Nguana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Taxi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nguana defends it nicely.
Nguana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taxi was well out of range. Poor timing from Nguana.#TD2#
Taxi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Nguana preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nguana trying to control here.
Taxi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nguana wants to improve his position but Taxi is controlling well.
Taxi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nguana slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nguana is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Taxi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nguana is fighting to break Taxi's control of his arms but Taxi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Taxi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nguana controls the pace.
Taxi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Taxi is looking for a triangle here but Nguana uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Taxi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T6#
Taxi is trying to control Nguana's posture but Nguana avoids it.
Nguana lands some shots froms side control.#SUB#
Nguana has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Taxi is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Nguana yanks on the arm and Taxi is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Nguana.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brunta Nguana!
A very excited looking Brunta Nguana made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TOF 188
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Jeffries works Andrade's body with a nice hook.
Jeffries connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andrade. Andrade circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed right hand from Jeffries misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Andrade tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bray Jeffries seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jeffries lands with an overhand left.
Andrade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Jeffries there.
Jeffries fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrade manages to avoid it.
Andrade appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jeffries ducks under a wild hook from Andrade.#TD2#
Jeffries closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jeffries not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jeffries throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Andrade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jeffries missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Jeffries throwing shots but Andrade is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrade is looking to escape.
Jeffries looks to land a strike but Andrade avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jeffries tries to free his leg and advance position but Andrade is retaining full guard.
Andrade keeping moving, preventing Jeffries from controlling successfully.
Jeffries scoring with some ground and pound.
Andrade avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jeffries scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Andrade keeping moving, preventing Jeffries from controlling successfully. #T2#
Jeffries throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andrade utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jeffries lands a couple of elbows.
Andrade definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jeffries has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jeffries wants to control from the top but Andrade keeps moving.
Jeffries throws a big elbow that misses.
Jeffries wants to control from the top but Andrade keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jeffries tests Andrade's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Andrade swinging wildly here.
Decent striking displayed by Jeffries there.
Andrade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jeffries.
A big right from Andrade misses.
Jeffries thuds his right hand into Andrade's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jeffries connects with a single shot there.
Jeffries has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jeffries shoots and misses
and Andrade counters with a one-two to the body.
Jeffries jabs at Andrade's body.
Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Andrade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Jeffries misses with a hook
and Andrade counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Bray Jeffries has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Andrade.
A little feinted left hand from Andrade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Jeffries.
Nice body punch from Jeffries.
Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jeffries.
Andrade misses with a hook
and Jeffries counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andrade thinking.
Jeffries tests Andrade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andrade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jeffries moves away.
Jeffries uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrade.
Jeffries swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Andrade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Jeffries 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.#T5#
Jeffries loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jeffries throws a big elbow that misses.
Andrade working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jeffries.
Jeffries working some strikes from top position.
Andrade keeping full guard, as Jeffries tries to pass.
Jeffries is looking to work some ground and pound but Andrade has wrist control.
Andrade wants to control but Jeffries passes easily into half guard.
Jeffries missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Andrade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T6#
Andrade is refusing to be controlled, as Jeffries sits in half guard.
Jeffries might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Andrade haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jeffries stops Andrade from getting back to his feet.
Andrade is trying to control but can't.
Jeffries seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Andrade does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Andrade 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jeffries swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrade throws a right and a left that Jeffries avoids nicely.
Jeffries shoots in and drives through. Andrade sprawls well.
Andrade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T7#
Andrade looks to land a combination but Jeffries avoids it well. #TD2#
Jeffries closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Andrade's guard.
Andrade trying to control the position here.
Jeffries works over Andrade with some ground and pound from guard.
Jeffries scoring with some ground and pound.
Jeffries won't allow Andrade to sweep him here. #T8#
Andrade keeping full guard, as Jeffries tries to pass.
Andrade 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.
Andrade seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Andrade looking for a sweep. Not yet Andrade, not yet.
Andrade has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jeffries throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T9#
Jeffries misses with a hook.
Andrade scores with a nice head shot.
Andrade takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jeffries missing with a left hand there. Andrade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andrade throwing a counter right hand but Jeffries manages to avoid it.
Andrade misses with a looping right.
Andrade throws a body punch but Jeffries moves out of range.
Andrade looks to score with a jab to the body but Jeffries is just out of range.
Andrade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jeffries misses the shot to the body.
Joey Andrade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jeffries displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andrade throws out the jab.
Jeffries scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bray Jeffries dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bray Jeffries's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jeffries lands with a nice body punch.
Jeffries pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andrade throwing a counter right hand but Jeffries manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Jeffries scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Andrade blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jeffries.
Jeffries thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Andrade is trying to get back to full guard.
Andrade is staying active underneath Jeffries, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeffries looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jeffries thows a huge punch but Andrade dodges it nicely. #T1#
Jeffries wants to pass the guard but Andrade is defending well.
Andrade keeping control of the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jeffries throwing shots but Andrade is blocking nicely.
Jeffries throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jeffries tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from Jeffries.
It looked like Andrade was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#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.
Jeffries misses with a lunging right hand
and Andrade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Jeffries misses.
Andrade lands a head shot.
Jeffries looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Andrade is fending him off so far but Jeffries persists. Nope, Andrade circles away and we're back to standing.
Andrade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jeffries just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Andrade.#CL#
Andrade takes the fight into the clinch.
Jeffries is trying to drag Andrade to the mat but Andrade just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andrade.#T3#
Andrade working aggressively here.
A short right from Jeffries.
Jeffries can't find room to land a body shot as Andrade controls the action.
Jeffries tries for a takedown. No joy.
Joey Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bray Jeffries.
Andrade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jeffries can't get the takedown.
Andrade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Andrade.
Jeffries blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jeffries misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jeffries has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jeffries is trying to force a seperation but Andrade has the dominant position.#T4#
Jeffries is working for takedown but Andrade is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jeffries lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Andrade - that landed with a thud.
Andrade scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrade.
Andrade lands a right hand.
Jeffries is working for takedown but Andrade is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Andrade.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrade gets through Jeffries's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jeffries is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andrade pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jeffries is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Andrade is keeping busy.
Jeffries dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jeffries doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T5#
Andrade is pressed up against the cage. Jeffries has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Andrade down to the mat. Andrade avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jeffries ducks under a wild hook from Andrade.
Andrade with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jeffries to score with a decent uppercut.
Jeffries takes a swing at Andrade's ribcage but misses.
Jeffries throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andrade avoids the head kick by Jeffries.
Jeffries lands a really nice looking cross but Andrade seems unphased.
Andrade throws a series of strikes that have Jeffries backpedaling.
Jeffries throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Jeffries misses. #T6#
Jeffries loads up on a big right hand but Andrade slips the punch.
Andrade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Jeffries misses.
Jeffries takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jeffries fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andrade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jeffries keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jeffries appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jeffries stuns Andrade with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Andrade lands a nice hook to Jeffries's body. Jeffries takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jeffries shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Andrade as he jumps to the side. #T7#
Jeffries throws a hook to the side of Andrade's head but Andrade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andrade throws a body punch but Jeffries moves out of range.
Jeffries throws a big shot that misses.
Jeffries will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jeffries misses with an uppercut. Andrade saw that one coming.
Jeffries looks to land a left hand but Andrade moved out of range nicely.
Andrade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Andrade lands with an overhand left.
Jeffries thows a left - swing and a miss! #T8#
Jeffries lands with an overhand left.
Jeffries lands with a straight right. Andrade didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Jeffries misses the target.
Andrade throwing a counter right hand but Jeffries manages to avoid it.
Jeffries misses with an uppercut
and Andrade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jeffries misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrade misses with a looping left.
A jab from Jeffries misses.
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!
Jeffries wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T9#
Andrade closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jeffries moves forwards but Andrade connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Andrade tries to keep at a distance but Jeffries has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jeffries misses with a punch to the body.
Jeffries tries to score a body lock takedown but Andrade shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jeffries misses with the head strike.
The referee calls for Jeffries to work.
Andrade gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jeffries.
Jeffries is breathing heavily.
Andrade lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joey Andrade will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bray Jeffries's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Jeffries.
Jeffries looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jeffries is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrade.
Andrade is looking for a counter combo.
Andrade misses with an uppercut.
Jeffries swings for the body but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jeffries thuds his right hand into Andrade's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jeffries throws a jab but it's blocked by Andrade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeffries shoots in looking for a takedown but Andrade manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jeffries's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jeffries fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jeffries takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A combination from Andrade does no damage.
It seemed like Jeffries was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Jeffries.
Andrade went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Andrade throws a right hand that Jeffries ducks under and follows up with a left that Jeffries also avoids with ease.
And Jeffries tries to counter it with a takedown but Andrade pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Andrade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jeffries wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jeffries throws the left hand but Andrade avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Andrade misses the target.
Jeffries lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Andrade tries to bum rush Jeffries with a series of wild strikes but Jeffries uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jeffries throws a sloppy body shot
and Andrade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jeffries takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jeffries shoots in and drives through. Andrade sprawls well.
Joey Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bray Jeffries.#T2#
Jeffries cracks Andrade with an open hand slap.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jeffries.
Andrade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jeffries moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jeffries misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrade.
Jeffries lands with a shot to the body.
Andrade looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jeffries misses with an uppercut.
Andrade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Andrade.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Andrade 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jeffries rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andrade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jeffries lands a body shot.
Jeffries looks to land a left hand but Andrade moved out of range nicely.
Jeffries jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jeffries swinging wildly here.
Andrade swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jeffries swings for the body but Andrade moves out of range.
Jeffries is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andrade was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Andrade leaves Jeffries with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jeffries misses with an uppercut. Andrade saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Andrade tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jeffries misses with a hook.
Andrade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jeffries.
Bray Jeffries seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jeffries jabs Andrade right on the nose. Andrade blinks but takes it well.
Jeffries just misses with a punch to the body.
Jeffries works the jab nicely.
Jeffries misses the shot to the body.
Andrade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jeffries misses with a wild body shot.
Andrade swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T5#
Andrade on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jeffries ducks under a wild hook from Andrade.
Andrade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jeffries.
Jeffries tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andrade sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jeffries somewhat.
A counter left hand to the body from Andrade misses its target.
Jeffries lands a glancing blow to the side of Andrade's head.
Andrade is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T6#
Jeffries swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Andrade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jeffries throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Andrade's waist but Andrade gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jeffries off to one side.
Andrade seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jeffries misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Jeffries there.
Andrade smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Andrade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jeffries.
Jeffries lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jeffries moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Andrade finds it's target.
Jeffries connects with a crisp jab. #T7#
Andrade lands a glancing blow to the side of Jeffries's head.
Andrade on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Andrade takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Jeffries misses its intended target.
Jeffries connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jeffries misses with a hook
and Andrade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrade fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Jeffries finds it's way through Andrade's defenses.
Jeffries shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andrade but Andrade pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T8#
Jeffries clobbers Andrade with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big left from Jeffries misses.
Jeffries misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Andrade counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeffries misses with an uppercut. Andrade saw that one coming.
Jeffries lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andrade. Jeffries does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Jeffries.
Decent striking displayed by Andrade there.#T9#
Jeffries connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Andrade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jeffries throws a jab when Andrade was well out of range.
Andrade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jeffries manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Jeffries as he connects with a hook.
Jeffries takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Andrade has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andrade there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jeffries just misses with a punch to the body.
Jeffries throws a jab when Andrade was well out of range.
Jeffries scores with a sloppy right hand. Andrade should have avoided that one.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bray Jeffries!

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