Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 226
Date: May 04, 2025

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tiger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Popizicki is trying to push Tiger away but Tiger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Popizicki manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tiger passes Popizicki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tiger tries to pass to full mount but Popizicki defends it.
Popizicki is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popizicki wants to control but Tiger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Popizicki tries to roll over but Tiger keeps him under control.
Tiger trying to mount his opponent but Popizicki defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Tiger content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Popizicki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tiger is working away from the top position though.
Tiger controlling the action here.#SUB#
Popizicki has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Tiger escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Tiger!#SUB2#
Tiger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Tiger is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Popizicki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Popizicki is letting Tiger control him for a moment.
Popizicki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Popizicki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tiger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Popizicki is pulling down on Tiger's head. It's preventing any offense from Tiger, at least for the moment.
Tiger trying to control but Popizicki is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Popizicki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Popizicki keeping full guard, as Tiger tries to pass. #SUB#
Tiger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Popizicki keeping moving, preventing Tiger from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Popizicki is trying to keep Tiger in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Tiger moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tiger fails to land.
Popizicki is trying to pull guard but Tiger turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tiger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tiger takes a shot to the head. #T5##BC#
Popizicki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tiger misses with a straight right.
Tiger looks to land a combination but Popizicki avoids it well.
Tiger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tiger is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Popizicki dips to his left and cracks Tiger with an uppercut!
Chaz Popizicki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popizicki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Popizicki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiger.
Tiger throws a lazy right hand but Popizicki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tiger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Popizicki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Popizicki throws a lazy right hand but Tiger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T6#
Tiger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Popizicki misses with an uppercut. Tiger saw that one coming.
Popizicki misses with a wild body shot.
Tiger throws a hook but Popizicki avoids it easily.
Popizicki misses with an uppercut.
Popizicki throws a right hand that Tiger ducks under and follows up with a left that Tiger also avoids with ease.
Tiger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Popizicki. Popizicki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Popizicki works over Tiger's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popizicki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiger.
Tiger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T7#
Popizicki moves out of range as Tiger strikes.
Tiger misses with an uppercut.
Popizicki thuds a left hand into Tiger's body.
Tiger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Popizicki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tiger wants to clinch up but Popizicki keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Popizicki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tiger doesn't seem phased though.
Popizicki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Popizicki lands a right hook to the body.
Popizicki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tiger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chaz Popizicki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T8#
Tiger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tiger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Popizicki keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Tiger has Popizicki up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiger tries a body shot but Popizicki blocks it.
Tiger tries a body shot but Popizicki blocks it.
Tiger is pressed up against the cage. Popizicki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tiger down to the mat. Tiger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tiger looks to throw the jab but Popizicki is out of range.
Tiger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T9#
Popizicki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Tiger takes the fight into the clinch.
Popizicki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Popizicki is trying to force a seperation but Tiger has the dominant position.
Popizicki misses with some punches.
Popizicki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tiger smiles and moves away.
Popizicki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Great Tiger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Popizicki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#KD2#
Tiger cracks Popizicki with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tiger has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Popizicki to stand back up!#CUT2#It looks like Chaz Popizicki has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popizicki misses with an uppercut.
Tiger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Great Tiger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chaz Popizicki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Popizicki there.#CL2#
Tiger closes the distance and clinches.
Tiger misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Popizicki has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tiger regains guard immediately.
Popizicki stopping the sweep attempt from Tiger.#SUB2#
Tiger working for a triangle but Popizicki defends it easily.
Tiger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger keeping moving, preventing Popizicki from controlling successfully. #T1#
Popizicki wants to pass the guard but Tiger is keeping the position.
Popizicki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tiger works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tiger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Popizicki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Popizicki tries to free his leg and advance position but Tiger is retaining full guard.
Popizicki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Popizicki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chaz Popizicki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Popizicki tries to free his leg and advance position but Tiger is retaining full guard.
Tiger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Popizicki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tiger swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Popizicki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tiger is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tiger has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Tiger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Popizicki has his foot on Tiger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tiger works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Popizicki keeping moving, preventing Tiger from controlling successfully.
Tiger showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Popizicki is controlling Tiger's posture.
Tiger trying to control but Popizicki is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tiger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice straight punches there by Popizicki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Popizicki.
Tiger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Popizicki finds it's way round the side to connect with Tiger's head. #T4#
Tiger throws a jab when Popizicki was well out of range.
Popizicki tries to counter with a takedown but Tiger is quick to defend against it.
Popizicki throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Tiger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tiger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiger swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Popizicki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tiger uses from the top position.
Tiger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Popizicki has his foot on Tiger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tiger works his way back into a safe position though.
Popizicki wants to hit a sweep here but Tiger passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Popizicki there!
Tiger tries to control but Popizicki wriggling away.
Tiger looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Tiger trying to control but Popizicki is having none of it.
Popizicki tries to hold on but Tiger pushes him away.
Popizicki is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Tiger looking to control but Popizicki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Popizicki tries to hold on but Tiger postures up.
Tiger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Popizicki is looking to escape. #T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Popizicki is trying desperately to improve position.
Tiger trying to control but Popizicki is having none of it.
Popizicki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Popizicki tries to reverse the position but Tiger maintains control.
Tiger trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Popizicki is trying to escape the mount. #T7##SUB2#
Tiger with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Popizicki tries to lock up and control but Tiger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tiger controlling the position easily from mount.
Popizicki is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Popizicki is squirming around, avoiding Tiger's attempts to control the action.
Tiger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Popizicki tries to hold on but Tiger pushes him away.
Tiger controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Tiger working for a guillotine from mount but Popizicki is in no mood to give up.
Popizicki is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Tiger wants to finish this one by submission but Popizicki is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tiger. #T9#
Popizicki wants to hold on but Tiger pushes him away.
Popizicki is looking to get to half guard.
Popizicki tries to lock up and control but Tiger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Popizicki tries to reverse the position but Tiger maintains control.
Tiger tries to control but Popizicki wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Popizicki is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Great Tiger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chaz Popizicki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Tiger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tiger 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.
Tiger lands a lovely overhand right.
Popizicki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chaz Popizicki is winning the standup battle so far.
Tiger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Popizicki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tiger sprawls and moves away.
Popizicki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Popizicki throws a hook but Tiger avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popizicki fails with a takedown attempt.
Tiger looks to throw the jab but Popizicki is out of range. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Popizicki.
Popizicki misses with a body shot.
Tiger is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tiger is looking to clinch but Popizicki is avoiding it.
Popizicki slips under a jab.
Popizicki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tiger has time to react.
Popizicki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Popizicki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Popizicki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Popizicki looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiger is just out of range.
Tiger is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Tiger misses with a wild body shot.
Popizicki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Popizicki lands a two punch combo.
Tiger needs to keep his hands up - Popizicki had a free shot at his head there.
Tiger tries to clinch up but Popizicki circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Tiger has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Popizicki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Great Tiger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Popizicki jumps guard but Tiger stands there with Popizicki around his waist. Popizicki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Popizicki blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Popizicki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tiger walks away with a smile on his face. Popizicki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chaz Popizicki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiger moves to clinch but Popizicki breaks away #TD#
and Popizicki counters with a shoot takedown. Tiger fights it but they end up in guard.
Popizicki postures up.
Tiger controlling the position.
Popizicki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Popizicki stopping the sweep attempt from Tiger.#SUB2#
Tiger looking for a guillotine here but Popizicki defends easily. #SUB2#
Tiger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Popizicki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Popizicki sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tiger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Popizicki.
Popizicki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tiger.#T5#
Tiger throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Tiger clinches up with Popizicki and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Popizicki.
Tiger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Popizicki blocks an uppercut.
Tiger misses with the head strike.
Tiger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Popizicki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tiger pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Tiger closes the distance and clinches.#T6#
Popizicki is trying to drag Tiger to the mat but Tiger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice body punch from Tiger.
Tiger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Popizicki backwards.
Tiger lands a left hand.
Popizicki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tiger smiles and moves away.
Tiger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tiger scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T7#
Popizicki slips under a jab from Tiger.#CL2#
Tiger drives through and clinches with Popizicki against the cage.
Popizicki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tiger to keep the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Tiger fails to land.
Tiger tries to throw a body punch but Popizicki avoids it by throwing Tiger back against the cage.
Tiger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Popizicki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tiger smiles and moves away.
Nice jab there from Popizicki.
Chaz Popizicki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Popizicki cracks Tiger with a good jab.#T8#
Popizicki throws an off balance right hand
and Tiger counters with a straight right hand.
Tiger moves to clinch but Popizicki breaks away #TD#
and Popizicki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tiger won't be happy with that.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
You can see the frustration on Tiger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tiger stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Popizicki lands some shots froms side control.#SUB#
Popizicki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tiger has escaped the position, nice work there.
Popizicki wants to control but Tiger is keeping him busy. #T9#
Popizicki throws an elbow but Tiger slips to the side and avoids it well.
Popizicki fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tiger manages to work his way to half guard, despite Popizicki's best efforts.
Tiger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Popizicki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tiger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tiger.
Tiger wants to sweep but no luck.

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 Chaz Popizicki.
I think Tiger 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: MMA Hype -56-
Date: May 03, 2025

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Weathers.
Weathers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lemon scores with a body shot.
Weathers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lemon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weathers.
A big left from Weathers misses.
Weathers moves out of range of the strikes.
Weathers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lemon has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weathers misses with a hook
and Lemon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lemon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lemon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Weathers is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lemon with a body shot.
Lemon throws an overhand right that lands on Weathers's shoulder, as Weathers tries to avoid the shot.
Weathers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lemon moves away from the strike by Weathers. #T1#
Lemon throws a lazy uppercut
and Weathers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lemon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lemon slips under a jab.
Weathers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kurt Lemon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Lemon.
Weathers misses with a right hand
and Lemon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like October Weathers has been cut.
Weathers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Weathers ducks under a wild hook from Lemon.
The fighters circle momentarily. Weathers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Weathers misses with an uppercut
and Lemon counters with a stiff right hand.
Lemon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weathers let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Lemon takes a swing at Weathers's ribcage but misses.
Lemon sets himself, and Weathers steps forward looking for the clinch! Lemon avoids it this time.
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!
Weathers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lemon. Lemon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lemon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A shot to the body from Weathers misses
letting Lemon counter with a right hand.
Weathers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lemon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weathers.
Weathers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lemon circles away quickly and effectively.
Lemon scores with a jab.
Lemon misses with a hook. Weathers ducked under it nicely.
Weathers misses with an uppercut. Lemon saw that one coming.
Weathers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Lemon looks to throw the jab but Weathers is out of range. #KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Lemon and Weathers goes tumbling to the canvas! Lemon follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#Weathers is rocked!
Weathers desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Weathers is still in real trouble! Can Lemon finish him?
Weathers tries to kick Lemon off but Lemon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Weathers seems to have recovered his senses.
Weathers trying to control here. #SUB#
Lemon wants to work for an arm triangle but Weathers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Weathers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Weathers.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weathers looking for a sweep. Not yet Weathers, not yet. #T4#
Weathers pulls Lemon in close to prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Weathers can do anything to dispel that myth.
Let's hope that Weathers 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.
Lemon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lemon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lemon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lemon looking to pass the guard.
Lemon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lemon pushing down on Weathers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Weathers wants to control but Lemon is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Lemon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on October Weathers's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Weathers works the jab nicely.
Weathers walks into a stiff left hand from Lemon.
Lemon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Weathers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lemon.
Weathers throws a looping overhand right but Lemon ducks down to avoid it.
Lemon is looking to counter punch.
Lemon misses with a lunging right hand
and Weathers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lemon misses with a lunging right hand
letting Weathers counter with a right hand.
Weathers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weathers misses with a straight right.
Weathers throws a shot to the body.
Weathers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemon misses with a looping right.
Weathers steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lemon.#T1#
Lemon throws a right hand that Weathers ducks under and follows up with a left that Weathers also avoids with ease.
Lemon swings widly with a right hand
and Weathers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lemon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lemon throws a big counter combination but Weathers scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lemon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weathers can do to turn this around?
Lemon staying out of range there.
Lemon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lemon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kurt Lemon is winning the standup battle so far.
Lemon throws out a loose jab but Weathers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lemon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weathers.
Weathers swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lemon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weathers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lemon feinted with a counter takedown.
Lemon fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Weathers releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Weathers misses with an uppercut
and Lemon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lemon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Weathers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lemon finds it's way round the side to connect with Weathers's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lemon. Weathers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weathers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lemon slips a jab from Weathers.
A telegraphed right hand from Lemon misses the target.
Weathers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Weathers connects with a body shot that sends Lemon's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Weathers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lemon throws a shot from downtown. Weathers moves away and avoids it.
Lemon throws out a loose jab but Weathers uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Nice straight punches there by Lemon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lemon.
Weathers stuffs the takedown.
Weathers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lemon.
Lemon throws an off balance right hand
and Weathers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weathers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lemon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Weathers on the side of the head.
Lemon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weathers slips a straight right by Lemon.
A jab lands there for Weathers.
Lemon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Lemon throws out a loose jab but Weathers uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weathers goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Weathers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Weathers connects with a combination that backs up Lemon into the cage. Weathers lands a flurry of punches that gets past Lemon's guard. Lemon is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Weathers bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). October Weathers!
October Weathers is the new featherweight champion!
October Weathers tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: TOF 225
Date: May 03, 2025

#R1#
Gaines swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gaines throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gaines misses the jab.
Gaines throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov counters with a good, hard body kick but Gaines shrugs it off.
Kersikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws a combination. Gaines tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kersikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Gaines lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kersikov backs up against the cage. #CUT2#It looks like Vladymyr Kersikov has been cut.
Gaines throws a series of punches but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gaines throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dean Gaines seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gaines comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gaines just misses with a punch to the body.
Gaines throws a combination that misses
and Gaines takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Dean Gaines has been cut.
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kersikov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T2#
Gaines lands a really nice looking cross but Kersikov seems unphased.
Gaines swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Kersikov misses.
Gaines throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Gaines misses
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Gaines throws a sloppy body shot
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gaines works Kersikov's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Gaines takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gaines throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov cracks Gaines on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Gaines falls backwards against the cage. Kersikov follows up with more strikes that drop Gaines to his knees. Kersikov keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Gaines! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladymyr Kersikov!
Vladymyr Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 225
Date: May 03, 2025

#R1#
Nielson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marks throws a head kick that misses.
Nielson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marks defends well and Nielson ends up having to push Marks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Marks swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nielson misses with a hook.
Nielson blocks a head kick by Marks.
Marks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nielson.#CUT2#It looks like Jeremy Marks has been cut.
Nielson slips a straight right by Marks.
Marks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nielson 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.
Marks misses with a hook. Nielson ducked under it nicely.
Nielson dips to his left and cracks Marks with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Nielson drops Marks with a nice combination! Nielson dives into Marks's guard, looking to finish! #ROC2#Marks is rocked!
Marks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Marks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nielson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielson landing with the ground and pound.
Nielson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nielson throws a big elbow that misses.
Nielson trying to control but Marks is working from the bottom.
Nielson wants to pass the guard but Marks is keeping the position.
Nielson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Marks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nielson on the ground.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Marks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nielson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nielson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marks looking for a sweep. Not yet Marks, not yet.
Nielson throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Marks keeping moving, preventing Nielson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nielson tries a head kick but it misses.
Marks clobbers Nielson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nielson throws a shot from downtown. Marks moves away and avoids it.
Marks throws a counter high kick but Nielson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Jab from Marks.
Nielson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nielson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMarks.
Nielson blocks a head kick by Marks.
Marks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marks misses with an uppercut. Nielson saw that one coming.#T4#
Nielson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marks looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nielson throws out a powerful jab.
Nielson takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marks throws a low kick but Nielson avoids it.
Marks tests Nielson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nielson feints the counter takedown.
Nielson misses with a kick to the body.
Nielson misses with a lunging right hand
and Marks counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nielson's knee momentarily.
Nielson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T5#
Nielson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nielson throws a hook but Marks blocks it.
Marks fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nielson just manages to avoid it.
Nielson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Marks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nielson sizes up Marks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nielson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marks swivels and escapes.
Marks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marks throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Nielson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marks wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Marks is defending against the submission attempts here by Nielson. #T6#
Nielson controlling the action here.
Nielson is looking to stall here but Marks recovers full guard.
Marks wants to sweep here but Nielson controlling him for the moment.
Nielson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T7#
Nielson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nielson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nielson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nielson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nielson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nielson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nielson is working Marks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T8#
Nielson throwing strikes but missing.
Nielson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nielson chips away with some ground and pound.
Nielson postures up in Marks's guard and throws a big left but Marks blocks it.
Marks can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nielson controls the pace.
Marks wants to stand but Nielson is controlling the position.
Nielson stays in close to Marks's body and controls the position.
Nielson wants to control from the top but Marks keeps moving. #T9#
Marks wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Marks is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nielson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nielson.
Both fighters circling a little - Marks finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nielson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marks thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nielson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Nielson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Marks's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Marks misses with an uppercut.
Nielson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Nielson responds with a good body kick, but Marks manages to step out the way in time.
Marks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nielson tries to counter with a clinch but Marks shakes him off and moves away.
Marks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nielson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marks stuns Nielson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marks is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks slips under a jab from Nielson.
Marks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marks moves out of range as Nielson strikes.
Marks takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
A head kick misses from Marks.
A swing and a miss from Marks.
Nielson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nielson misses with a looping right.
Marks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nielson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nielson digs a good body shot into Marks's ribs.
Marks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marks throws a looping overhand right but Nielson ducks down to avoid it.
Marks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nielson tests Marks's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Marks throws a lazy head kick
and Nielson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nielson cracks Marks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marks blocks a head kick by Nielson.
Nielson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marks half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nielson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Marks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nielson.
Nielson scores with a jab. Marks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marks takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oh Marks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Jeremy Marks's cut is getting worse.
Marks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Marks seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Nielson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marks misses with a head kick.
Nielson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nielson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marks.
Marks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Nielson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marks doesn't seem phased though.
Marks throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Marks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marks looks to throw the jab but Nielson is out of range.
Marks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marks throws a jab when Nielson was well out of range.
Nielson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nielson misses with a kick to the body
and Marks counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nielson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jeremy Marks is winning the standup battle so far.
Nielson tries a head kick but it misses.
Marks walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nielson.#T5#
Marks throws a head kick but Nielson moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Nielson misses
and Marks counters with a straight right hand.
Nielson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jeremy Marks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That kick from Marks tenderised Nielson's leg. Nielson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nielson throws a hook but Marks blocks it.
Marks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nielson.
It looked like Marks was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nielson.
The fighters circling - Nielson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T6#
Marks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nielson.
A slow jab from Marks misses its intended target.
Marks lands with a slapping head kick.
Nielson lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nielson looks to land a left hand but Marks moved out of range nicely.
Nielson takes a swing at Marks's ribcage but misses.
Nielson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marks.
Marks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T7#
Marks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marks moves out of range of the strikes.
Marks throws a jab when Nielson was well out of range.
Nielson lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#Jeremy Marks's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nielson connects with the punch.
Marks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Nielson clinches up with Marks and pushes him back against the cage.
Nielson tries to throw a body punch but Marks avoids it by throwing Nielson back against the cage.
Nielson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marks or not. #T8#
Nielson misses with a punch on the inside.
Nielson throws a head punch that misses.
Marks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nielson throws a punch but it's blocked by Marks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marks.
Good body shot from Nielson.
Marks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nielson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nielson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T9#
Marks working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Nielson gets control of Marks's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nielson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Marks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Nielson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Nielson is looking for a triangle here but Marks uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SU#
Marks stands up and beckons Nielson to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Patrick Nielson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Marks's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nielson scores with a jab. Marks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nielson throws a body shot but no joy.
Marks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marks throws out a powerful jab.
Sloppy strikes from Marks. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nielson throws a looping overhand right but Marks ducks down to avoid it.
Nielson moves out of range as Marks strikes.#T1#
Marks lands an overhand right.
A jab from Marks misses.
Marks scores with a head kick. #KD2#
Nielson waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Marks. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Marks to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nielson preventing the sweep.
Marks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nielson trying to control but Marks is working from the bottom.
Marks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marks can't keep his opponent in guard - Nielson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Marks won't allow Nielson to pass to mount.
Nielson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marks trying to hold on to Nielson's head to control him but Nielson postures up.
Ground and pound from Nielson. #SUB2#
Nielson is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nielson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Nielson is nestled in close to Marks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nielson is controlling the pace.
Nielson trying to pass the guard but Marks defending well. #SUB2#
Nielson seems to be working for a kimura but Marks defends the submission attempt.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nielson wants to pass the guard but Marks is defending well. #SUB2#
Marks is defending against the submission attempts here by Nielson.
Marks is trying to stand back up but Nielson is controlling him
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nielson trying to mount his opponent but Marks defends it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T5#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nielson - that will leave a mark!
Nielson blocks a head kick by Marks.
Nielson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nielson misses with an uppercut.
Nielson misses with a body kick.
Marks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marks, as that shot connected.
Nielson lands a head shot.#T6#
Nielson throws out a loose jab but Marks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nielson with a nice calf kick.
Nielson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nielson throws a jab but it's blocked by Marks.
Marks seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick and Nielson moves out of range easily.
Marks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nielson checks it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nielson shoots for a double leg takedown but Marks sprawls well. He's pushed Nielson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nielson lands a glancing blow to the side of Marks's head.
Marks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nielson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marks to score with a decent uppercut.
Jeremy Marks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Marks walks into a straight right hand from Nielson.
Marks moves away from the strike by Nielson.
Marks misses with a straight right.
Marks blocks a jab.
Nielson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nielson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good leg kick by Marks.
Nielson swings for the body but Marks moves out of range. #T8#
Nielson throws a shot from downtown. Marks moves away and avoids it.
Nielson misses with a double jab
and Marks counters with a nice uppercut.
Marks thows a leg kick but Nielson checks it
and Nielson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nielson lunges at Marks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marks's hand.
Marks moves away from the strike by Nielson.
Marks misses with a hook #CL2#
and Nielson counters by clinching up.
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!
Nielson misses with some punches.
Marks blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T9#
Nielson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nielson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marks's elbow.
Marks throws a head punch that misses.
Nielson digs a right hand into Marks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marks's gas tank.
Marks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nielson's elbow.
Marks tries a body shot but Nielson blocks it.
Nielson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marks's efforts to push away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nielson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marks backwards. #TD2#
Nielson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nielson scoring with strikes to the body and head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Nielson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nielson 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Nielson!
Patrick Nielson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TOF 225
Date: May 03, 2025

#R1#
Hyde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hyde has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hyde under the eye.
Hyde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Grant Hyde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hyde throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Hyde with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hyde tries a quick counter leg kick but Johnson is wise to it.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Hyde counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hyde lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hyde bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyde throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A cross from Hyde lands.
Hyde scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson feints a jab promting Hyde to slip. Johnson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hyde slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Hyde walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Johnson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Hyde swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Johnson's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grant Hyde!
Grant Hyde is the new middleweight champion!
Grant Hyde managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kersikov's Vitamin Clinic (160), into his post fight interview.

Event: TOF 225
Date: May 03, 2025

#R1#
Maki scores with a jab. Braxton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A left lands for Braxton.
Maki throws a lazy right hand but Braxton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Braxton counters with a quick kick to the body but Maki blocks it.
Braxton fails to land with a series of punches.
Braxton throws a sloppy head kick and Maki moves out of range easily.
Maki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Braxton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Braxton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maki, as that shot connected.
Maki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Braxton throws out the jab.
Maki throws out a counter right but Braxton avoids it with no problem.
Maki takes a swing at Braxton's ribcage but misses.
Braxton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maki.
Braxton takes a swing at Maki's ribcage but misses.
Seppo Maki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Maki as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Maki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Braxton misses with a hook
and Maki counters with a left to the body.
Braxton throws a lazy uppercut
and Maki counters with a good low kick that Braxton was not able to check.
Braxton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Braxton scores with a jab.
Braxton throws a lazy right hand but Maki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maki jabs at Braxton's body.
Maki avoids the head kick by Braxton.
Braxton throws an off balance right hand
and Maki counters with a body kick that stops Braxton in his tracks momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Maki.
Braxton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Braxton throws a jab when Maki was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maki connects with a body shot that sends Braxton's belly button to the back.
Braxton checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Braxton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Maki misses its intended target.
Braxton lands with a straight right. Maki didn't see that one coming.
Maki lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Maki. Beautiful body shot.
Maki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maki misses with a double jab #KD#
and Braxton counters with a head kick that drops Maki to the mat! Maki scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Maki is rocked!#T3#
Braxton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Braxton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Danny Braxton has been cut.
Maki connects with a body shot that sends Braxton's belly button to the back.
Maki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Braxton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Braxton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Braxton slips a straight right by Maki.
Braxton moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Braxton misses its target.
Nice uppercut lands for Braxton. That snapped Maki's head back.
Maki misses with a hook
and Braxton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maki thinking.
Braxton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Maki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Braxton on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braxton throws a head kick that misses
and Maki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Braxton throws a head kick that misses.
Maki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maki lands with a nice body punch.
Maki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Braxton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Braxton throws a big shot that misses.
Maki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maki lands a nice shot that snaps Braxton's head back.
Maki tries a low kick but Braxton avoids it.
Maki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T5#
Nice cross by Maki.
Braxton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maki.
Braxton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Braxton misses.
Maki throws a jab but it's blocked by Braxton.
Braxton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maki connects with a right hand. Braxton shakes it off.
Maki throws a hook but Braxton avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Braxton misses the target.
Braxton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maki misses with a hook.
Braxton is looking to counter with head kicks.
Braxton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T6#
Maki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maki misses with an uppercut
enabling Braxton to counter with a crisp jab.
Maki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Braxton counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maki misses with a right hand
and Braxton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Braxton.
The fighters circling - Braxton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Maki misses its intended target.
Braxton throws a lazy uppercut
and Maki counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Braxton misses its intended target.
Maki misses with a straight right. #T7#
Maki staying out of range there.
Braxton moves out of range of the strikes.
Braxton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maki slips a straight right by Braxton.
Braxton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maki.
Maki misses with a low kick as Braxton jumps back.
Nice uppercut lands for Maki. That snapped Braxton's head back.
Braxton throws a sloppy head kick
and Maki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maki avoids the body shot from Braxton. #T8#
Maki thuds a left hand into Braxton's body.
Maki misses with a left hand
enabling Braxton to counter with a crisp jab.
Maki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A leg kick checked by Braxton.
Maki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Braxton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Braxton defending well as Maki loads up on a big left hand.
Braxton is looking to counter with head kicks.
Maki misses with a right hand
letting Braxton counter with a right hand.
Braxton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Braxton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Braxton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T9#
Maki cracks a nice hook into Braxton's ribs.
Braxton connects with a jab.
Braxton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Braxton blocks a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maki.
Braxton moves out of range of the strikes.
Braxton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maki.
Braxton throws a lazy right hand but Maki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Braxton scores with a punch to the head.
Braxton tries a head kick but it misses.
Maki scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Maki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Braxton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Maki catches Braxton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Braxton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big right from Maki misses.
Braxton throws a lazy uppercut
and Maki counters with a nice uppercut.
Maki lands with an uppercut that bounces Braxton off the cage and back into range.
Maki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC2#Braxton is rocked!
Maki throws an off balance right hand
and Braxton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Braxton feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Maki collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Danny Braxton!
An out of breath Danny Braxton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 224
Date: Apr 27, 2025

#R1#
Nguana has a takedown stuffed.
Gray throws the left hand but Nguana avoids the punch easily.
Nguana with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Nguana shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gray controlling the position.
Nguana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nguana is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gray controlling the position.
Nguana wants to control from the top but Gray keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gray wants to sweep here but Nguana controlling him for the moment.
Nguana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nguana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Gray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gray is pulling down on Nguana's head. It's preventing any offense from Nguana, at least for the moment.
Gray continues to stall.
Gray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nguana is one step ahead there.
Nguana wants to control from the top but Gray keeps moving.
Nguana stands and throws Gray's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gray 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.
Gray is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Gray is working hard here to advance position.
Gray manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nguana is trying to maintain the position but Gray is very close to passing his half guard.
Gray seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nguana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nguana won't allow Gray to pass to mount.
Nguana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nguana is pressing down on Gray's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gray sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nguana looking for a sweep. Not yet Nguana, not yet.
Nguana pulls Gray in close to prevent any damage.
Gray controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3##SUB2#
Nguana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gray defends it easily.
Nguana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nguana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nguana looking to control.
Gray is pushing down on Nguana's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nguana is fighting to maintain full guard but Gray has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gray slows the pace down in half guard.
Nguana controlling the position for now.
Nguana wants to control but Gray is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nguana manages to get to full guard.
Gray controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Gray trying to control but Nguana is working from the bottom.
Gray is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nguana is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nguana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Nguana tries to counter it with a takedown but Gray pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Nguana finds it's way through Gray's defenses.
Gray misses the shot to the body.
Nguana avoids the body shot from Gray. #T5#
Gray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nguana.
Gray throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Nguana counters with a shoot takedown. Gray fights it but they end up in guard.
Gray 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nguana wants to control but Gray is keeping busy.
Nguana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gray is keen to just control but Nguana is a slippery customer.
Nguana is looking to control Gray's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nguana avoid being mounted?
Gray trying to advance position but Nguana counters by regaining guard.
Gray has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gray showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6#
Nguana keeping moving, preventing Gray from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nguana has his foot on Gray's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gray works his way back into a safe position though.
Nguana lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nguana postures up in Gray's guard and throws a big left but Gray blocks it.
Nguana trying to control but Gray is working from the bottom.
Gray wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nguana is working Gray over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nguana stands up over Gray, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nguana wants to pass the guard but Gray is keeping the position.
Gray keeping moving, preventing Nguana from controlling successfully.
Gray controls Nguana momentarily but Nguana frees himself. #T7#
Gray looking for a sweep. Not yet Gray, not yet.
Nguana is fighting to break Gray's control of his arms but Gray is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nguana tries to free his leg and advance position but Gray is retaining full guard.
Gray is pulling down on Nguana's head. It's preventing any offense from Nguana, at least for the moment.
Nguana stopping the sweep attempt from Gray.
Nguana trying to control but Gray is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gray 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.
Nguana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nguana controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nguana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Nguana tries to counter it with a takedown but Gray pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nguana misses with an uppercut
and Gray counters with a right hand to the body.
Gray misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Nguana counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nguana.
Nguana being controlled here momentarily.
Nguana won't allow Gray to sweep him here.
Gray is trying to keep Nguana in close.
Gray utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nguana is looking to work some ground and pound but Gray has wrist control.
Nguana postures up.
Gray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gray controls Nguana momentarily but Nguana frees himself. #T9#
Gray is controlling Nguana's posture.
Nguana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nguana trying to control the position from guard on top but Gray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nguana is fighting to break Gray's control of his arms but Gray is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gray utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gray is pulling down on Nguana's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alex Gray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gray tries to clinch up.
Nguana drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gray defends it well.
Nguana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A shot to the body from Gray misses #TD2#
and Nguana counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nguana trying to control but Gray is working from the bottom.
Gray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nguana.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brunta Nguana dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nguana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gray stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gray wants it to stay on the feet.
We've been told by Gray's head coaches at Copes that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gray misses with a series of wild punches.
Nguana misses with a body shot
and Gray counters with a straight right hand.
A cross from Gray lands.
Gray staying out of range there.
It looked like Gray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nguana misses with a lunging right hand
and Gray counters with a nice uppercut.
Gray misses with an uppercut. Nguana saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray throws a body shot but no joy.
Nguana doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Gray counter with a right hand.
Nguana jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Gray throws a body shot but no joy.
Gray misses with a wild body shot.
Nguana comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gray ducks under a wild hook from Nguana.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gray scores with a nice head shot.
Gray scores with a decent looking hook.
Nguana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gray.
Nguana drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gray defends it well.
Gray misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Nguana counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T2#
Gray controls Nguana momentarily but Nguana frees himself.
Nguana being controlled here momentarily.
Gray trying to keep a closed guard but Nguana is proving a slippery customer.
Nguana is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nguana is one step ahead there.
Brunta Nguana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gray working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Nguana wants to control from the top but Gray keeps moving.
Nguana is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gray can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nguana controls the pace.
Nguana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gray pulls Nguana in close to prevent any damage.
Gray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nguana landing some decent shots from guard.
Gray controlling Nguana's posture.
Gray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gray looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Nguana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nguana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nguana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gray is keeping the position for now.
Nguana is fighting to break Gray's control of his arms but Gray is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nguana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gray.
Nguana is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gray lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nguana lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gray lands with a straight right. Nguana didn't see that one coming.
Donk. Gray catches Nguana right on the button with a cross.
Alex Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Nguana.
Gray scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nguana doesn't seem bothered though.
Gray tries to clinch but Nguana moves out of range.
Gray throws a good cross that connects. #T5#
Gray avoids the body shot from Nguana.
Gray swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
so Nguana counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nguana trying to control but Gray is working from the bottom.
Nguana postures up in Gray's guard and throws a big left but Gray blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nguana's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nguana keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gray's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gray is on top in guard. #REVR#
Gray not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nguana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nguana looking to control.
Nguana controlling Gray's posture. #T6#
Gray not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Nguana is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Nguana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gray controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gray stopping the sweep attempt from Nguana.
Gray controlling from the top position. #T7##SUB2#
Nguana looking for a guillotine here but Gray defends easily.
Nguana looking for a sweep. Not yet Nguana, not yet. #SUB2#
Nguana has his foot on Gray's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gray works his way back into a safe position though.
Gray is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alex Gray is winning the standup battle so far.
Gray throws out a powerful jab.#T8#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nguana avoids the body shot from Gray.
Nguana misses the shot to the body.
Gray connects with a crisp jab.
Gray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nguana.
Nguana with the counter takedown but Gray avoids it easily.
Nguana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nguana swings for the body but Gray moves out of range.
Gray scores with a hook to the body. Nguana takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nguana misses with a body punch
and Gray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nguana tests Gray's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T9#
Nguana fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gray on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Nguana.
Gray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nguana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gray is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gray tries to clinch up.
Nguana takes one on the button.
Nguana tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gray defends well and Nguana ends up having to push Gray into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alex Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brunta Nguana.
Gray misses with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Gray gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nguana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gray is pressed up against the cage. Nguana has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gray down to the mat. Gray avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Gray dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nguana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gray.
Nguana blocks a jab.
Nguana avoids the body shot from Gray.
Gray scores with a nice strike.
Gray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nguana.
Nguana drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gray defends it well.
Nguana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gray.
Nguana feints the counter takedown.
Nguana lands with a cross.
Nguana connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gray.
Gray misses with an uppercut. Nguana saw that one coming.
Nguana looks for a takedown but Gray sprawls well.#T1#
Nguana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gray. Nguana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nguana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gray.
Nguana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gray.
Nguana changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nguana manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Nguana - just one landing.
Nguana misses with a takedown attempt
letting Gray counter with a right hand.
Gray missing with a left hand there. Nguana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nguana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gray misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Gray throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Gray misses with a body shot.
Gray takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nguana throws a body shot but no joy.
Gray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gray throws a hook but Nguana avoids it easily.
Nguana gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nguana doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gray fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gray getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Nguana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gray throws out the jab.
Gray has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nguana finds it's way round the side to connect with Gray's head.
Gray throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Nguana counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Nguana is looking for a kimura here.
Nguana controlling the action here.
Gray moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gray has Nguana pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Nguana slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nguana remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Nguana is looking to take a break and control but Gray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gray wants to control but Nguana postures up.
Nguana is putting a hurting on Gray here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gray tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
Gray is trying to control Nguana's posture but Nguana avoids it.
Gray is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nguana landing strikes.
Nguana is working Gray over with some ground and pound from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gray is looking to regain half guard here but Nguana keeps moving and retains side control.
Nguana sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gray is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nguana in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Nguana is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gray is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gray is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Nguana is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gray has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Nguana working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T6#
Gray tries to improve position but can't.
Gray is not content to let Nguana control the position.
Gray is looking to regain half guard here but Nguana keeps moving and retains side control.
An elbow from Nguana crashes against the mat.
Gray gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gray wants to control but Nguana is keeping busy.
Gray wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Nguana is thwarting Gray's attempts to control the position.
Nguana landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gray tries to get to full guard but Nguana has control of the leg.
Nguana not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nguana looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nguana scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nguana scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gray tries to roll over but Nguana keeps him under control.
Gray holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gray slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gray is trying to hold Nguana in close to prevent damage but Nguana has managed to pass into half guard. #T8#
Nguana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gray keeps working.
Nguana slows the pace down in half guard.
Gray has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nguana is working away from the top position though.
Gray desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nguana wants to pass to mount but Gray is defending the position. #T9#
Gray trying to control here.
Nguana is trying to control the action in half guard but Gray is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nguana keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gray manages to get to full guard.
Gray trying to keep a closed guard but Nguana is proving a slippery customer.
Gray has control of Nguana's left arm, preventing Nguana from doing any damage.
Nguana looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gray wants to sweep but no luck.
Nguana looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

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

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

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

Event: TOF 224
Date: Apr 27, 2025

#R1#
Black uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Horton misses with a low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Horton.
Black checks a low kick from Horton.
Horton thuds a left hand into Black's body.
Black misses with a wild combination.
Black misses with a wild body shot.
Black takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton is looking to chop away at Black's legs.
Horton misses with a body kick.
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.
Black bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Horton's head backwards.
Horton tries a head kick but it misses.
Black appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Black misses with a hook. Horton ducked under it nicely.
Black blocks a head kick by Horton.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Horton.
Black throws a shot from downtown. Horton moves away and avoids it.
Horton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Black.
Horton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Black.
Horton with the counter takedown but Black avoids it easily.
Horton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Horton goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Horton has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Horton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horton misses with a head kick.
Black half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Horton tries a head kick but it misses.
Black misses with an uppercut. Horton saw that one coming.
Horton throws a head kick but Black moves out of range.
Black tries to counter with a takedown but Horton is quick to defend against it.
Horton moves out of range as Black strikes.
Black cracks Horton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Horton throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Horton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Horton is thwarting Black's attempts to control the position.
Black is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Horton trying to control from half guard but Black is working away.
Black won't allow Horton to pass to mount. #T3#
Horton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Horton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Horton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Horton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Horton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Black defending well though.
Horton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Black does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Black is trying to maintain the position but Horton is very close to passing his half guard.
Horton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Horton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Black tries to roll over but Horton keeps him under control.#T4#
Black is refusing to be controlled, as Horton sits in half guard.
Well, if Horton 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.
Horton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Black trying to hold on to Horton's head to control him but Horton postures up.
Horton working the head and body with strikes.
Horton lands with a punch from half guard.
Black trying to control here. #T5#
Horton is just content to waste time from the top position. Black takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Horton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Black 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.
Black utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Black can't keep his opponent in guard - Horton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Black keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Horton is looking to stall here but Black recovers full guard. #SUB#
Black working for a triangle but Horton defends it easily. #T6#
Horton connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Black escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Horton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Horton throws a big right hand that misses.
Horton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Black is trying to keep Horton in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horton lands a couple of elbows.#T7#
Horton chips away with some ground and pound.
Black keeping full guard, as Horton tries to pass.
Horton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Black is controlling Horton's posture.
Horton trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Horton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Horton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Black has his hands on Horton's head, controlling the position.
Horton with a nice head shot there.
Horton wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Horton trying to move into half guard but instead Black has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Horton tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Horton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T9#
Black wants to control from the top but Horton keeps moving.
Black is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Horton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Horton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Horton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horton 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.
Black looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Black manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Horton dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Horton.
Black changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Black checks a low kick from Horton.
Black fails with a takedown attempt.
Horton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horton throws a body kick that misses.
Black has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Horton.
Black throws a jab but it's blocked by Horton.
Horton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Horton.
Horton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Horton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Black shoots in for a double leg but Horton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Horton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Black to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Black gets caught flat footed, as Horton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Horton throws a strike but Black rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Horton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Black throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Horton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Horton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Black is staying active underneath Horton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Black wants to control but Horton passes into side.
Black manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horton is pressing down on Black's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Horton is trying to control the position but Black postures up.
Horton tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Horton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Horton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Horton not doing much here.
Horton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Black defending well though. #T3#
Black trying to control from the bottom.
Horton is keen to just control but Black is a slippery customer.
Horton 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.
Black wants to improve his position but Horton is controlling well.
Horton passes to side control.
Horton is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Black looking for a sweep but Horton has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Black bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4##SUB2#
Horton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Black defends well.
Horton trying to keep a closed guard but Black is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Horton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Black is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Horton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Horton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Black's guard. #REVB##T5##SUB#
Black had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Horton defends it easily.#SUB#
Black throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Black looking to control.
Black looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horton trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Black holds on and takes a little breather. #T6#
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.
Black keeping moving, preventing Horton from controlling successfully.
Black working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Horton scores with a takedown into Black's guard.#T7#
Horton trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Horton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Horton tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard.
Marc Horton has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Black throws his legs up looking for a submission but Horton uses it to pass to side control. #T8#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Horton sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Black is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Horton working away.
Horton tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Horton is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Horton looks up at the clock and then as Black takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Horton smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Horton throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Horton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working. #T9#
Horton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Black some visible discomfort.
Black manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Black seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Horton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Horton is trying to control but can't.
Horton wants to improve his position but Black is controlling well.
Horton wants to control but Black is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Black is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Black.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Horton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Horton is looking to land body kicks.
Marc Horton seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Black looking to score a takedown here. Horton is defending well but Black drives through and ends up in Horton's guard.#SUB2#
Horton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Black defends well.
Horton looking for a sweep. Not yet Horton, not yet.
Black controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Black working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black wants to control from the top but Horton keeps moving.
Black lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Horton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Black with a nice head shot there.
Horton wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Horton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Horton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Horton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Black escapes and throws Horton's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T2#
Horton defending against the ground and pound.
Horton is working to avoid the ground and pound but Black connects with a decent elbow.
Black throws an elbow but Horton slips to the side and avoids it well.
Horton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Black off and has taken his back!
Horton doesn't have the hooks in and Black manages to turn into his guard.
Horton working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Horton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Black wants to control from the top but Horton keeps moving. #T3#
Black throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Horton is on top in guard. #REVB#
Horton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Horton trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Horton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Black avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Black keeping moving, preventing Horton from controlling successfully. #T4#
Black keeping full guard, as Horton tries to pass. #SUB#
Black looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Black is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Black wants to sweep here but Horton controlling him for the moment.
Horton with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Black is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Horton defends well.#T5#
Horton wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.
Black keeping moving, preventing Horton from controlling successfully.
Horton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Black pinned against the cage. Black gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Black takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Horton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Black misses with an uppercut. Horton saw that one coming.
Horton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Black is fending him off so far but Horton persists. Nope, Black circles away and we're back to standing.
Black tries to counter with a takedown but Horton is quick to defend against it.
Horton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Black sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Devon Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Horton.
Black misses with a body shot.
Horton lands with a slapping head kick.
Black throws out a loose jab but Horton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black throws out a loose jab but Horton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Horton slips a jab from Black.
Devon Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marc Horton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T7##TD#
Black shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Horton is trying to defend but Black finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Black trying to control from half guard but Horton is working away.
Horton wants to control but Black is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Horton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Black is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Horton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Black.
Black throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T8#
Horton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Black's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Black's back!
Horton trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Black doesn't escape.
Horton is hanging on to Black's back as he tries to escape.
Horton slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Horton is continuing to stall.
You can see the frustration on Black's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T9#
Good control from Horton.
Black wants to escape the position.
Good control from Horton.
Let's hope that Horton 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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 Devon Black.
Well Horton 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Horton!

Event: TOF 224
Date: Apr 27, 2025

#R1#
Frost lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Frost moves out of range as Katsuhito strikes.
Katsuhito tries to land a front kick but Frost steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#KD#
Frost drops Katsuhito with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Katsuhito looks back up at him and smiles so Frost waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Katsuhito is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Koji Katsuhito has been cut.
Katsuhito jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Katsuhito throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Frost counters with a crisp right hand that drops Katsuhito! Frost lets Katsuhito back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Katsuhito is still on wobbly legs! Can Frost finish him?
Katsuhito has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Are you kidding me?! Frost ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Katsuhito clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conrad Frost!
Our winner, Conrad Frost, 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: MMA Hype -54-
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Chang throws a low kick, looking for Yevgraf's leg but Yevgraf calmly moves out of range.
Yevgraf tries to counter by clinching up but Chang breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Yevgraf pushes Chang up against the cage in a clinch.
Chang throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yevgraf presses Chang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Yevgraf has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Yevgraf lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Chang to work.
Chang has Yevgraf pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yevgraf manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Yevgraf.
Chang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yevgraf misses with a punch to the body.
Yevgraf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yevgraf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chang stalls.
Chang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yevgraf blocks an elbow strike from Chang. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chang looking for a takedown.
Yevgraf lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Chang is fighting off a takedown attempt but Yevgraf is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chang to the mat. Chang regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Yevgraf trying to control but Chang is working from the bottom.
Yevgraf is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yevgraf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Chang is looking for a triangle but Yevgraf pushes his legs off easily.
Yevgraf wants to control from the top but Chang keeps moving. #T2#
Yevgraf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Yevgraf thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yevgraf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chang working a defensive guard here.
Yevgraf trying to control the position from guard on top but Chang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Yevgraf lands a jab to the head. #ROC#Chang is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Maxwell Chang has been cut.
Chang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yevgraf.#T3#
Chang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A good leg kick by Chang.
Yevgraf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yevgraf scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chang doesn't seem bothered though.
Yevgraf swinging wildly here.
Chang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yevgraf.
Chang tries for a takedown but Yevgraf circles away easily
letting Yevgraf counter with a right hand.
Borislav Yevgraf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxwell Chang.
Yevgraf misses the shot to the body.
Chang looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Yevgraf.
Chang throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Chang slips under a jab.
Chang counters with a body kick.
Chang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yevgraf misses with a looping left.
Chang changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chang throws the kick towards the body but Yevgraf avoids it.
Chang tries a head kick but it misses.
Chang delivers a nice body kick.
Yevgraf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yevgraf lands the left hand.
Chang is still on wobbly legs! Can Yevgraf finish him?
Yevgraf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chang tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Yevgraf clinches up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Borislav Yevgraf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxwell Chang's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Yevgraf throws a right hand that Chang ducks under and follows up with a left that Chang also avoids with ease.
Chang seems to have recovered his senses.
Chang throws a head kick but Yevgraf moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Yevgraf on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yevgraf loads up on a big right hand but Chang slips the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chang lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yevgraf has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yevgraf and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yevgraf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chang can do to turn this around?#CL#
Yevgraf closes the distance and pushes Chang back into the cage.
Yevgraf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chang stalling in the clinch but Yevgraf improves position. #TD2#
Chang pulls Yevgraf into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yevgraf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yevgraf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Chang has his foot on Yevgraf's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yevgraf works his way back into a safe position though.
Yevgraf has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Yevgraf scoring with some ground and pound.
Yevgraf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chang is keeping the position for now.
Yevgraf is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yevgraf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yevgraf postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yevgraf with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Chang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yevgraf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yevgraf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yevgraf wants to control from the top but Chang keeps moving.
Chang can't keep his opponent in guard - Yevgraf advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Yevgraf seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yevgraf sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chang defending well though. #SUB#
Yevgraf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yevgraf.
Yevgraf wants to pass the guard but Chang is defending well.
Yevgraf trying to control the action but Chang is working from the bottom. #T3#
Yevgraf sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chang defending well though.
Yevgraf works his foot free and advances to mount.
Chang can't escape the position.
Yevgraf misses with a head shot.
Yevgraf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chang is looking to escape.
Yevgraf postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Chang looks a forlorn figure.
Borislav Yevgraf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yevgraf is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4#
Yevgraf lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Yevgraf unloads with some shots from mount but Chang bucks and avoids them well.
Chang blocking the ground and pound.
Yevgraf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chang is looking to escape.
Yevgraf tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chang is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Borislav Yevgraf dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maxwell Chang's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Yevgraf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chang at a distance.
Chang tries a head kick but it misses.
Chang throws a leg kick #CL#
and Yevgraf counters by moving into the clinch.
Yevgraf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yevgraf stops a takedown attempt from Chang.
Chang tries for a takedown but Yevgraf manages to get underhooks.
Chang blocks a body shot from Yevgraf.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chang displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yevgraf up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yevgraf lands a body shot.
Yevgraf dodges an elbow strike from Chang.
A short uppercut from Yevgraf. #T1#
Yevgraf lands a nice shot to the body.
Chang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yevgraf lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Yevgraf decides to pull guard.
Yevgraf looking to control.
Yevgraf is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Yevgraf has his feet on Chang's thighs here. He's pushed Chang off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Chang screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Borislav Yevgraf!
Borislav Yevgraf bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: MMA Hype -54-
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
A big left from Lee misses.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Bubbles lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Bubbles finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
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 throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Lee's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Bubbles dives in looking to finish as Lee flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Bubbles's strikes! Bubbles is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Lee's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Lee was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Bubbles!
Our winner, Tommy Bubbles, 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.
In defeat, Nathan Lee stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back with a KO'.

Event: TOF 222
Date: Apr 20, 2025

#R1#
Bonelli just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonelli throws a lazy right hand but Cloud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cloud misses with an uppercut
and Bonelli counters with a nice uppercut.
Bonelli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cloud counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Tyson Bonelli has been cut.
Cloud swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bonelli counters with a nice uppercut.
Cloud throws a lazy right hand but Bonelli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab from Bonelli.
Cloud takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A combination from Cloud does no damage.
Bonelli just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonelli has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bonelli slips a jab and a cross from Cloud.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bonelli! But no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonelli catches Cloud with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Bonelli catches Cloud with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cloud misses with a double jab
and Bonelli counters with a nice uppercut.
Bonelli circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Cloud to the canvas! Cloud doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bonelli keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Bonelli!
Tyson Bonelli is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Tyson Bonelli thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TOF 222
Date: Apr 20, 2025

#R1#
Cunningham listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cunningham throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Kerckhoven connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cunningham throws a right hand that Van Kerckhoven ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Kerckhoven also avoids with ease.
Van Kerckhoven looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cunningham is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice sprawl there from Van Kerckhoven as Cunningham shoots in.
Van Kerckhoven wants to counter the offense by Cunningham and move into the clinch position.
Cunningham fails to land the takedown.
Van Kerckhoven throws out a counter right but Cunningham avoids it with no problem.
Cunningham lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cunningham blocks the body kick. #T1#
Cunningham misses with a wild body shot.
Van Kerckhoven wants to counter the offense by Cunningham and move into the clinch position.
Cunningham has a takedown stuffed.
Van Kerckhoven is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Cunningham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Kerckhoven looks to land a body kick but Cunningham moved away.
Cunningham throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cunningham.
Van Kerckhoven tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cunningham trying to control the position but Van Kerckhoven is working away. #T2#
Van Kerckhoven is looking to regain half guard here but Cunningham keeps moving and retains side control.
Cunningham fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Van Kerckhoven 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 Kerckhoven is looking for a sweep.
Van Kerckhoven regains half guard, as Cunningham was trying to land strikes.
Cunningham is pressing down on Van Kerckhoven's thigh, looking to free his foot. Van Kerckhoven is holding on for now. #T3#
Cunningham is controlling the pace.
Van Kerckhoven is looking to improve his position.
Cunningham controlling the pace.
Cunningham lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Van Kerckhoven is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cunningham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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.
Van Kerckhoven avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cunningham.
Van Kerckhoven keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Cunningham is trying to work for a kimura but Van Kerckhoven is defending well.
Cunningham with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cunningham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T5#
Van Kerckhoven is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Cunningham is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Cunningham thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van Kerckhoven's head.
Cunningham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cunningham thows a huge punch but Van Kerckhoven dodges it nicely.
Cunningham prevents Van Kerckhoven from improving his position.
Cunningham thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van Kerckhoven's head. #T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Van Kerckhoven keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cunningham goes for a double leg but Van Kerckhoven avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Van Kerckhoven continues to drive forward.
Cunningham looking for a takedown.
Van Kerckhoven tries a body shot but Cunningham blocks it.
Van Kerckhoven tries to work over Cunningham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Van Kerckhoven.
Van Kerckhoven makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Kerckhoven gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cunningham.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Van Kerckhoven - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Van Kerckhoven avoiding damage. #T7#
Cunningham tries for a takedown but Van Kerckhoven manages to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Van Kerckhoven.
Cunningham lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van Kerckhoven leaning his opponent against the cage.
Van Kerckhoven digs a right hand underneath Cunningham's ribcage. Cunningham let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cunningham is trying to break the clinch but Van Kerckhoven is controlling him.#BC#
Cunningham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Kerckhoven blocks a jab.
Cunningham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Kerckhoven throws a push kick but Cunningham slaps the foot to one side. #T8#
Van Kerckhoven takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Kerckhoven throws a hook to the side of Cunningham's head but Cunningham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Kerckhoven displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cunningham.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cunningham.
Cunningham throws out a loose jab but Van Kerckhoven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Kerckhoven wants to counter the offense by Cunningham and move into the clinch position.#TD#
Cunningham fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Van Kerckhoven to the ground. Cunningham is now in Van Kerckhoven's guard.#T9#
Cunningham controlling from the top position.
Cunningham trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Kerckhoven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Kerckhoven preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cunningham's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cunningham is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cunningham trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Kerckhoven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cunningham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Cunningham dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cunningham blocks a head kick by Van Kerckhoven.
Cunningham scores with a jab.
Cunningham fails to land the takedown.
Cunningham lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Kerckhoven in his tracks.
Van Kerckhoven's corner calls for a 1-2. Van Kerckhoven obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dennis Cunningham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Kerckhoven misses the shot to the body. #T1#
A slow jab from Cunningham misses its intended target.
The crowd cheers as Cunningham lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Kerckhoven doesn't seem phased though.
Van Kerckhoven avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Kerckhoven tries to counter with a clinch but Cunningham shakes him off and moves away.
Cunningham fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Kerckhoven throws out a counter right but Cunningham avoids it with no problem.
Van Kerckhoven misses with the body kick#TD#
and Cunningham counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cunningham throwing strikes but missing.
Cunningham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Cunningham is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Van Kerckhoven not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cunningham controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cunningham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Kerckhoven can do to turn this around?
Van Kerckhoven tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cunningham is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Kerckhoven has wrist control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Cunningham slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cunningham sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Van Kerckhoven is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T3#
Van Kerckhoven regains half guard, as Cunningham was trying to land strikes. #SUB#
Cunningham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van Kerckhoven doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cunningham.
Dennis Cunningham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cunningham wants to pass the guard but Van Kerckhoven is defending well.
Cunningham is controlling the pace. #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 trying to control the action but Van Kerckhoven is working from the bottom.
Cunningham slows the pace down in half guard.
Van Kerckhoven is staying active underneath Cunningham, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cunningham has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Kerckhoven.#T5#
Van Kerckhoven is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cunningham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Cunningham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Kerckhoven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Van Kerckhoven was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Van Kerckhoven gets caught flat footed, as Cunningham shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cunningham throwing strikes but missing.
Van Kerckhoven pulls Cunningham in to control the position.
Cunningham is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cunningham tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Kerckhoven is retaining full guard. #T6#
Cunningham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cunningham trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Kerckhoven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cunningham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Cunningham throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cunningham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cunningham tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Kerckhoven swivels and escapes.
Cunningham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Kerckhoven as he avoids it easily. #T7#
Cunningham walks forward, straight into a front kick from Van Kerckhoven.
Van Kerckhoven tries to clinch but Cunningham moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Van Kerckhoven as Cunningham shoots in.
Van Kerckhoven tries to counter by closing the distance.
Van Kerckhoven throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cunningham misses with an uppercut. Van Kerckhoven saw that one coming.
Patrick Van Kerckhoven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Kerckhoven misses the target.
A shot to the body from Cunningham misses #CL2#
and Van Kerckhoven counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Van Kerckhoven misses with the head strike. #T8#
Van Kerckhoven leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cunningham scores with a shot to the side of Van Kerckhoven's head.
Van Kerckhoven prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Kerckhoven is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cunningham looking for a takedown.
Cunningham avoiding damage as Van Kerckhoven throws knees to the body.
Van Kerckhoven looking to slow down the pace here.
Van Kerckhoven stalls.
Cunningham is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T9#
Cunningham has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Van Kerckhoven is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Van Kerckhoven is struggling to control the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Van Kerckhoven tries to work over Cunningham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cunningham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Van Kerckhoven.
Van Kerckhoven lands a nice shot to the body.
Cunningham can't break the clinch.
Van Kerckhoven misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Kerckhoven can't find room to land a body shot as Cunningham controls the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Kerckhoven has Cunningham pushed against the cage.
Cunningham changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Van Kerckhoven fights it off and pushes away nicely.
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 Dennis Cunningham will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Cunningham misses with an uppercut. Van Kerckhoven saw that one coming.
Cunningham misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Kerckhoven throws out a counter right but Cunningham avoids it with no problem.
Cunningham bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Kerckhoven's head backwards.
Van Kerckhoven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Kerckhoven tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Cunningham counters with a nice double leg into side control. Van Kerckhoven won't be happy with that.
Van Kerckhoven can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The strikes coming from Cunningham are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cunningham is looking to take a break and control but Van Kerckhoven is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Cunningham.
Cunningham working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cunningham in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Van Kerckhoven is not content to let Cunningham control the position.
Van Kerckhoven wants to control but Cunningham postures up.#SUB#
Cunningham looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Kerckhoven regains half guard.#T2#
Cunningham is pressing down on Van Kerckhoven's thigh, looking to free his foot. Van Kerckhoven is holding on for now.
Cunningham seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Van Kerckhoven does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Cunningham is looking for a kimura but Van Kerckhoven is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cunningham to get the leverage.
Cunningham not doing much here.
Cunningham sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Kerckhoven defending well though. #T3#
Van Kerckhoven is refusing to be controlled, as Cunningham sits in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from Cunningham misses.
Cunningham sets himself, and Van Kerckhoven steps forward looking for the clinch! Cunningham avoids it this time.
Cunningham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Kerckhoven throws out the jab.
Van Kerckhoven lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cunningham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Kerckhoven.
Cunningham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Kerckhoven's waist but Van Kerckhoven gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cunningham off to one side.
Nice straight punches there by Cunningham. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cunningham.
Van Kerckhoven leaves Cunningham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Van Kerckhoven avoids a punch combination nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cunningham.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Cunningham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cunningham throws a hook but Van Kerckhoven avoids it easily.
Van Kerckhoven misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cunningham feinted with a counter takedown.
Patrick Van Kerckhoven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Van Kerckhoven throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Cunningham counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cunningham blocks the strikes from Van Kerckhoven.
Cunningham moves into full mount! Van Kerckhoven won't be happy about that!
Van Kerckhoven wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Cunningham.
Van Kerckhoven is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cunningham takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cunningham in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T6#
Cunningham raining down hammerfists from mount.#SUB#
Cunningham goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Van Kerckhoven turns into him and now he's in Cunningham's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cunningham trying to control the position.
Van Kerckhoven is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Cunningham working for a triangle but Van Kerckhoven defends it easily. #T7#
Cunningham wants to sweep but no luck.
Cunningham looking to control.
Cunningham wants to sweep here but Van Kerckhoven controlling him for the moment.
Van Kerckhoven in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dennis Cunningham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Kerckhoven wants to stand but Cunningham has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Van Kerckhoven is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cunningham is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cunningham wants to sweep here but Van Kerckhoven controlling him for the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cunningham keeping moving, preventing Van Kerckhoven from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cunningham misses with a few strikes there.
Cunningham throws a right and a left that Van Kerckhoven avoids nicely. #T9#
Van Kerckhoven with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cunningham to score with a decent uppercut.
Cunningham takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Van Kerckhoven clinches.
Van Kerckhoven tries a body shot but Cunningham blocks it.
Van Kerckhoven throws a punch but it's blocked by Cunningham.
Van Kerckhoven tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cunningham's elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cunningham as Van Kerckhoven tries to tie him up.
Van Kerckhoven with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Cunningham!
Dennis Cunningham thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TOF 220
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Lewis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yardow but Yardow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lewis blocks a jab.
Lewis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yardow doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - Yardow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yardow gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yardow walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lewis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yardow was well out of range. Poor timing from Lewis.
Lewis connects with a crisp jab.
Lewis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Lewis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yardow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yardow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lewis.
Yardow takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lewis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Lewis drives through with a takedown into guard.

Yardow uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yardow looks to throw the jab but Lewis is out of range.
Lewis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trayvon Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lewis feinted with a counter takedown.
Yardow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yardow stalks Lewis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lewis's face. Lewis staggers backwards, shaken.#T2#
Lewis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big right from Yardow misses.
Lewis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yardow.
Lewis misses with a body shot.
Lewis swings for the body but Yardow moves out of range.
Yardow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lewis.
Lewis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yardow was well out of range. Poor timing from Lewis.
Yardow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lewis cracks Yardow with an open hand slap.#T3##TD#
Lewis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yardow's guard.
Lewis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lewis connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Lewis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lewis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lewis trying to control but Yardow is working from the bottom.
Yardow wants to stand and escape but Lewis is having none of it.
Yardow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lewis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Yardow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yardow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lewis is controlling him. #T4#
Lewis wants to control from the top but Yardow keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Lewis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lewis trying to control but Yardow is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Yardow has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lewis is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Yardow misses with a punch on the inside.
Lewis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yardow throws a punch but it's blocked by Lewis. #TD#
Lewis has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Yardow is trying to keep an underhook but Lewis manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T5#
Yardow tries to kick Lewis off but Lewis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lewis is trying to control the action in half guard but Yardow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yardow is looking to escape.#ES2#
Yardow has one foot on Lewis's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lewis misses the body punch
and Yardow counters with a stiff right hand.
Lewis misses with a hook.
Lewis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Lewis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T6#
Lewis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yardow is keeping the position for now.
Lewis won't allow Yardow to get back to his feet.
Lewis is standing up over Yardow. Yardow looks to escape but Lewis dives into side control.
Yardow wants to get back to his feet but Lewis is dominant here and he's now got Yardow's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yardow staying busy and making it hard for Lewis to control.
Yardow is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Lewis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Yardow defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lewis's arms.
Yardow covering up well and avoiding damage. #T7#
Yardow is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Lewis is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Yardow has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Yardow is trying to stand back up. #T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lewis wants to control but Yardow is keeping busy.#SUB#
Lewis is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Yardow is defending well though. Lewis let's go of the attempt for now.
Yardow is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Lewis tries to get the hooks in deep but Yardow pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Lewis working for the choke.
Lewis struggling to keep hold of the position. #T9#
Yardow is taking damage to the body and head.
Yardow is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Lewis off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Yardow wants to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Yardow is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Lewis off. It looks like it's working - Lewis slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Yardow displaying calm under pressure there.
Lewis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Yardow misses the target.
A jab from Yardow misses.
Lewis darts in looking for a takedown but Yardow gets double underhooks and turns Lewis into the cage.
Yardow misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Yardow fails to land.
Lewis is working for takedown but Yardow is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trayvon Lewis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Lewis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lewis lands in his opponent's guard.
Lewis is standing up over Yardow. Yardow looks to escape but Lewis dives into side control. #REVB#
Lewis throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Yardow wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Yardow managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lewis.
Yardow is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lewis has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1##SUB#
Lewis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yardow is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lewis looking to control but instead Yardow has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Lewis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yardow is trying to stand up here but Lewis is controlling him well.
Lewis trying to control from Yardow's half guard. Yardow has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lewis prevents Yardow from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Lewis 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. #T2#
Lewis wants to control from the top but Yardow keeps moving.
Lewis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yardow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lewis landing some decent shots from guard.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Yardow keeps moving.
Lewis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Lewis slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis trying to control the action but Yardow is working from the bottom.
Yardow pushes Lewis off looking to stand but Lewis dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lewis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yardow takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Lewis misses with a hook.
Yardow appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lewis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yardow can do to turn this around?
Yardow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lewis catches Yardow with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lewis connects with a jab.
Yardow slips a straight right by Lewis.#TD#
Lewis shoots in and bounces Yardow off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lewis prevents Yardow from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Yardow has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lewis is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T5#
Lewis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Lewis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yardow throws a jab when Lewis was well out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lewis is defended easily by Yardow.
Despite the aggression on Yardow's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lewis moves away from the strike by Yardow.
Yardow on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lewis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T6#
Yardow misses with an uppercut. Lewis saw that one coming.
Yardow lands a body shot.
Yardow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lewis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lewis misses with an uppercut.
Lewis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yardow.
Lewis attempts a counter takedown but Yardow avoids it well and moves away.
Lewis throws a lazy right hand but Yardow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yardow throws out a counter right but Lewis avoids it with no problem.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yardow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yardow fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lewis on the side of the head.#T7#
Lewis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yardow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lewis thinking.
Yardow misses with a series of wild punches.
Lewis connects with a body shot that sends Yardow's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Yardow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lewis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yardow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lewis connects with a looping right hand.
Yardow slips a straight right by Lewis.#T8#
Lewis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yardow but Yardow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trayvon Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yardow misses with a hook.
Lewis feinted with a counter takedown.
Yardow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lewis.
Yardow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lewis takes a swing at Yardow's ribcage but misses.
Lewis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lewis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yardow on the side of the head.
Yardow looks to throw the jab but Lewis is out of range.
Lewis moves out of range of the strikes.#T9#
Lewis throws a jab when Yardow was well out of range.
Lewis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yardow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lewis.
Yardow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lewis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Yardow misses the target. #TD#
Lewis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lewis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
An elbow from Lewis crashes against the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yardow is not content to let Lewis control the position.
Yardow wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trayvon Lewis dominated that second round.
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#
A big right from Yardow misses.
Lewis works the jab nicely.
Donk. Lewis catches Yardow right on the button with a cross.
Trayvon Lewis is winning the standup battle so far.
Lewis looks to land a right hand but Yardow moved out of range.
Yardow misses with a looping right.
Yardow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yardow looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewis is just out of range.
Lewis attempts a counter takedown but Yardow avoids it well and moves away.
Lewis defending well as Yardow loads up on a big left hand.
Yardow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lewis. #T1#
Lewis loads up on a big right hand but Yardow slips the punch.
Yardow tries to move into range but Lewis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lewis. Yardow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lewis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lewis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yardow is looking for the big counter here.
Yardow throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Lewis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lewis throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Yardow is pushing Lewis's head away, looking to escape. Lewis manages to hold on to the position though.
Trayvon Lewis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Lewis lands a few punches from side control.#SUB#
Lewis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lewis tries to advance to mount but Yardow denies him.
Lewis trying to control the action but Yardow is working from the bottom.
Lewis tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lewis looks up at the clock and then as Yardow takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lewis smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T3#
Lewis tries to score with some ground and pound. Yardow controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Yardow is trying to buck Lewis off.
Lewis is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Yardow will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sloppy strikes there by Lewis.#SUB#
Lewis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lewis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yardow is not content to let Lewis control the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lewis creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Yardow sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Yardow is pushing Lewis's head away, looking to escape. Lewis manages to hold on to the position though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lewis misses with a body shot
enabling Yardow to counter with a crisp jab.
Lewis slips a jab from Yardow.
Lewis tries to counter with a takedown but Yardow is quick to defend against it.
Lewis thuds a left hand into Yardow's body.
A big left from Yardow misses.
Lewis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yardow momentarily.
Trayvon Lewis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T5#
Lewis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yardow.
Lewis tries to counter with a takedown but Yardow is quick to defend against it.
Zane Yardow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yardow slips under a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lewis is defended easily by Yardow.
Yardow is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lewis scores with the left hand. Yardow knows he should have avoided that one.
Lewis walks into a left hand. #T6#
Lewis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yardow.
Lewis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yardow defends well and Lewis ends up having to push Yardow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yardow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yardow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Yardow on the inside.
Yardow fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Yardow manages to break the clinch.
Lewis connects with the punch.
Yardow throws the left hand but Lewis avoids the punch easily.#T7#
Lewis punishes Yardow's body with a nice straight punch.
Yardow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yardow keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yardow looks to throw the jab but Lewis is out of range.
Yardow walks into a jab.
A slow jab from Lewis misses its intended target.
Lewis throws a body shot but no joy.
Yardow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lewis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zane Yardow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yardow 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.
Lewis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T8#
Yardow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lewis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yardow's hands.
Lewis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lewis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Lewis is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trayvon Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lewis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yardow misses with an uppercut. Lewis saw that one coming.
Lewis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yardow sprawls and moves away.
Lewis digs a good body shot into Yardow's ribs.
Yardow walks into a stiff left hand from Lewis.#T9#
Sloppy strikes from Yardow. Those never looked like landing.
Lewis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lewis throws an off balance right hand
and Yardow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lewis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yardow was well out of range. Poor timing from Lewis.
Yardow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yardow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lewis or perhaps it was just good defense by Yardow, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Yardow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yardow slips a straight right by Lewis.

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 Trayvon Lewis.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lewis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trayvon Lewis!
Trayvon Lewis 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 220
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Panda tries to clinch
and Jackman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackman jabs Panda right on the nose. Panda blinks but takes it well.
Panda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Jackman to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Panda is rocked!
Panda tries to clinch there but Jackman circles away.
Panda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Panda clinches up with Jackman and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Jackman lands a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Panda has his foot on Jackman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackman works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panda is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing that Jackman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jackman is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Jackman wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Jackman wants to pass the guard but Panda is keeping the position.
Jackman distracts Panda with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackman wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Jackman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Panda's guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Panda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackman content to control rather than advance.
Jackman wants to free his trapped foot but Panda is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jackman winds up and cracks Panda with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jackman trying to control the action but Panda is working from the bottom.
Jackman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackman punching from mount but Panda doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T3#
Panda tries to hold on but Jackman postures up.
Jackman scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Panda tries to hold on but Jackman postures up.
Jackman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackman thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Panda sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jackman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Panda trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Jackman trying to mount his opponent but Panda defends it.
Jackman throws a strike but Panda avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Panda keeping full guard, as Jackman tries to pass.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Jackman from controlling successfully.
Jackman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panda is keeping the position for now.
Jackman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Panda's guard. #T5#
Jackman prevents Panda from improving his position.
Jackman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Panda defending well though.
Jackman passes into side control, despite Panda's attempt to control the position. #SUB#
Jackman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Panda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jackman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T6#
Jackman throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Jackman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Panda is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Panda can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackman throws an elbow but Panda slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jackman remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jackman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T7##SUB#
Jackman is trying to get an arm triangle but Panda is defending well.
Jackman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Panda keeps working.
Jackman in side control, throwing shots but Panda defends.
Panda regains half guard, as Jackman was trying to land strikes.
Panda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackman.
Panda is refusing to be controlled, as Jackman sits in half guard. #T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackman lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Panda's head.
Panda trying to get back to full guard but Jackman takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Panda is squirming around, avoiding Jackman's attempts to control the action.
Jackman wants to control the action but instead Panda gets a body lock and reverses into Jackman's guard! Nice work!
Panda trying to control but Jackman is working from the bottom. #T9#
Jackman looking to control.
Jackman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Panda trying to control but Jackman is working from the bottom.
Jackman is trying to control the position but Panda postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda trying to control but Jackman is working from the bottom.
Jackman keeping full guard, as Panda tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Jackman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Panda ducks under a wild hook from Jackman.
Panda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Panda has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jackman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Panda.
Jackman misses with a hook #TD2#
and Panda counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jackman is trying is best to control the position here.
Jackman is trying to maintain the position but Panda is very close to passing his half guard.
Panda wants to control but Jackman is keeping him busy.
Jackman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panda can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Panda is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Panda is trying to control. Jackman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackman wants to get back to full guard.
Jackman is concentrating on defense, preventing Panda from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Panda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackman is fending him off so far but Panda persists. Nope, Jackman circles away and we're back to standing.
Jimmy Jackman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mad Panda.#TD2#
Panda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Jackman looking for a guillotine here but Panda defends easily.
Jackman pulls Panda in to control the position. #T2#
Panda controlling from the top position.
Jackman is pulling down on Panda's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Jackman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Panda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackman trying to keep a closed guard but Panda is proving a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Panda stopping the sweep attempt from Jackman.
Panda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jackman missing with a left hand there. Panda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Panda moves to clinch but Jackman breaks away
and Jackman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panda misses with a takedown
letting Jackman counter with a right hand. #T4#
Panda tries for a takedown but Jackman circles away easily
and Jackman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Panda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panda is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackman finish him?
Panda wants to clinch up but Jackman keeps it at a distance.
Panda misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Jackman counters with a beautiful punch that sends Panda to the canvas!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackman trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackman's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T5#
Panda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackman trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
Panda seems to have recovered his senses.
Jackman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jackman wants to control but Panda is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Jackman tries for a kimura but Panda is defending well.
Panda is trying to control Jackman's posture but Jackman avoids it. #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.
An elbow from Jackman crashes against the mat. #SUB#
Jackman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Panda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jackman throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Panda works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Jackman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Panda trying to control but Jackman postures up. #T7##SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackman tries to pass to full mount but Panda defends it.
Jimmy Jackman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackman uses his free foot to push down on Panda's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Panda.
Jackman controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Panda tries to hold on but Jackman pushes him away.
Jackman wants to control but instead Panda manages to regain half guard.
Panda blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackman.
Jackman stalling.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackman connects with a nice short shot to Panda's temple.
Jackman is looking to take a break and control but Panda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackman throwing shots but Panda is blocking nicely. #T9#
Jackman lands strikes from half guard.
Panda regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jackman.
Jackman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackman is pushing down on Panda's leg trying to pass to half guard. Panda is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jackman drops an elbow to the side of Panda's head.
Jackman is looking to take a break and control but Panda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackman working over Panda with some ground and pound. Panda looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Panda is staying active underneath Jackman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Jackman dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Panda is defended easily by Jackman.
Panda moves out of range as Jackman strikes.
Mad Panda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackman stuffs the takedown attempt from Panda. Panda gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A swing and a miss from Jackman.#TD2#
Panda shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Panda showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackman gets full guard.#T1#
Jackman has his hands on Panda's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Jackman looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Panda has picked Jackman up and slammed him! Jackman can't keep hold of the triangle and Panda manages to pass to side control!
Jackman regains half guard there - taking advantage of Panda's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Panda trying to control the action but Jackman is working from the bottom.
Jackman is concentrating on defense, preventing Panda from advancing position. #T2#
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.
Jackman is looking for a sweep. Panda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Panda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Panda. #SUB2#
Panda 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. #SUB2#
Panda seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Jackman wants to control but Panda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Panda content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jackman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackman trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Jackman working for a triangle but Panda defends it easily.
Jackman trying to keep a closed guard but Panda is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T5#
Panda tries to clinch but Jackman moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Jackman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panda fails with a takedown attempt.
Jimmy Jackman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mad Panda.#CL2#
Jackman gets tackled into the cage by Panda. Panda maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Panda pulls Jackman into guard.
Jackman throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackman trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
Jackman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Panda's guard. #T6#
Jackman drops an elbow to the side of Panda's head.
Panda is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackman connects with a nice short shot to Panda's temple.
Jackman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jackman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Panda's head.
Jackman working the head and body with strikes.
Jackman controlling the action here.
Jackman wants to control but Panda is keeping him busy.
Mad Panda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy Jackman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T7#
Panda tries to roll over but Jackman keeps him under control.
Jackman works his way into side control.
Panda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Panda trying to remain calm as Jackman controls from the top position.
Jackman is looking to take a break and control but Panda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackman is staying tight to Panda's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Panda takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD2#
Panda shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Panda showed some decent athleticism there.
Jackman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Panda is working away from the top position though.#T9#
Jackman gets back to full guard.
Jackman controlling Panda's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Panda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

And that'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 Jimmy Jackman.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Jackman!
A relieved looking Jimmy Jackman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TOF 221
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Gibson misses with an uppercut. Leaf saw that one coming.
Gibson tries to bum rush Leaf with a series of wild strikes but Leaf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leaf feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gibsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Leaf fails to land with a series of punches.
Gibson slips under a jab from Leaf.
Gibson tries to counter with a takedown but Leaf is quick to defend against it.
Gibson misses with a body shot.
Leaf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gibson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#It looks like Jay Leaf has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leaf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gibson.
Gibson throws a lazy right hand but Leaf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gibson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Gibson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Leaf stuffs the takedown attempt from Gibson. Gibson gets slowly back to his feet.
Gibson has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Leaf counters with a nice right hand that sends Gibson toppling to the canvas! Gibson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Leaf finish him?!#ROC2#Gibson is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Leaf misses the target.
Gibson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Leaf closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gibson's guard.
Oh Gibson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leaf connects with a couple of short punches.
Leaf throws an elbow that misses. Gibson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Leaf's guard. Nice move by Gibson!#REVR#
Gibson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Gibson lands a couple of elbows.
Gibson seems to have got his legs back now.
Leaf is pulling down on Gibson's head to control his posture.
Leaf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leaf keeping full guard, as Gibson tries to pass. #SUB2#
Leaf looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Leaf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gibson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leaf looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Gibson trying to control but Leaf is working from the bottom.
Leaf keeping full guard, as Gibson tries to pass.
Gibson wants to control from the top but Leaf keeps moving.
Leaf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gibson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gibson trying to control the position from guard on top but Leaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leaf trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gibson wants to control from the top but Leaf keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gibson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leaf.
Leaf throws a jab but it's blocked by Gibson.
Gibson throwing a counter right hand but Leaf manages to avoid it.
Leaf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leaf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gibson.
Gibson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leaf.
Leaf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leaf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gibson goes for a double leg but Leaf avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Leaf continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brody Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leaf scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gibson gets underhooks to prevent Leaf's takedown attempt. #T5#
Gibson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gibson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leaf. #BC2#
Leaf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leaf looks to land a left hand but Gibson moved out of range nicely.
Gibson slips a straight right by Leaf.
Gibson tries to counter with a takedown but Leaf is quick to defend against it.
Leaf throws a right hand that Gibson ducks under and follows up with a left that Gibson also avoids with ease.
Decent striking displayed by Gibson there.
Leaf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gibson.
Leaf looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#Leaf is rocked!
Leaf misses with a jab, cross combination. #T6#
Leaf looks to throw the jab but Gibson is out of range.
Gibson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Leaf enables Gibson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Leaf manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Leaf is still in real trouble! Can Gibson finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gibson lands a couple of digs.
Gibson working some strikes from top position.
Gibson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gibson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leaf is trying to keep Gibson in close.
Leaf can't keep his opponent in guard - Gibson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Leaf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gibson is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Gibson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leaf is just riding it out for now. Gibson eventually gives up the hold.
Gibson works his way into full mount!
Gibson cracks Leaf with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brody Gibson!
A very excited looking Brody Gibson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: TOF 221
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Jokinen.
Bits gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jokinen.
Bits throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Jokinen counters with a single leg into guard. Bits didn't expect that.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Bits keeps moving.
Jokinen throws an elbow that misses. Bits uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jokinen's guard. Nice move by Bits!#REVB#
Bits must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Jokinen has his foot on Bits's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bits works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jokinen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bits gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Jokinen has his feet on Bits's thighs here. He's pushed Bits off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bits screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tre Jokinen!
Our winner, Tre Jokinen, 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 221
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Tolbert throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seven sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tolbert lands a jab to Seven's midsection.
Seven has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Trials Of Fortitude in the buildup to the fight.
Seven thuds a left hand into Tolbert's body.
Seven just misses with a punch to the body.
Tolbert tries to move into range but Seven moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Darren Tolbert has been cut.
Seven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tolbert manages to avoid it.
Tolbert with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Seven to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolbert lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Seven gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tolbert to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tolbert wants to control from the top but Seven keeps moving. #T1#
Tolbert preventing the sweep.
Tolbert works over Seven with some ground and pound from guard.
Tolbert trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Seven utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tolbert wants to control from the top but Seven keeps moving.
Tolbert has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tolbert is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tolbert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seven swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tolbert cracks Seven with a solid left hand.
Tolbert wants to pass the guard but Seven is keeping the position.
Tolbert controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tolbert throws a big right hand that misses.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seven looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Seven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seven avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tolbert looks to score with a jab to the body but Seven is just out of range.
A lazy left from Seven finds it's target.
Nice shot by Tolbert.
Tolbert scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tolbert connects with a looping right hand.
Seven misses with a hook. Tolbert ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot by Tolbert.
Tolbert takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Seven gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#It looks like Lonny Seven has been cut.
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!
Tolbert connects with the punch.
Tolbert throws a hook to the side of Seven's head but Seven sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Seven on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Seven misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tolbert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Seven is rocked!
A combination from Tolbert does no damage.
Oh Seven is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Seven uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Seven misses with a lunging right hand
and Tolbert counters with a big left hand that crumples Seven! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darren Tolbert!
Darren Tolbert decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TOF 219
Date: Apr 13, 2025

#R1#
Messing uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tatum.
Tatum scores with the left hand. Messing knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Gerard Messing has been cut.
Tatum misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Messing counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Messing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Tatum pushes Messing off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tatum works Messing's body with a nice hook.
Messing throws a hook but Tatum blocks it.
Tatum misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Messing waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tatum.
Tatum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Messing moves away.
Tatum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Messing slips a straight right by Tatum.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Messing. Tatum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tatum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Messing throws out the jab.
Messing swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Tatum counters with a crisp right hand that drops Messing! Tatum lets Messing back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Messing works Tatum's body with a nice hook.
Messing defending well as Tatum loads up on a big left hand.
Messing with a nice cross.
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!
Tatum misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Messing throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tatum throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Messing shoots in but no luck this time.
Messing tries for a takedown but Tatum circles away easily
and Tatum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gerard Messing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum slips under a jab from Messing.
Tatum gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tatum misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Messing counters with a takedown into side control.
Messing works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Messing in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tatum prevents Messing from improving position.
Messing throws an elbow but Tatum slips to the side and avoids it well.#T3#
Messing in side control, throwing shots but Tatum defends.
Tatum defending against the ground and pound.
Messing throws an elbow but Tatum slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tatum sneaks back into half guard.
Messing is nestled in close to Tatum, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Messing working over Tatum with some ground and pound. Tatum looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Messing has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Messing performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Messing missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Messing missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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.
Tatum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Messing on the ground.#T4#
Messing not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Messing passes to full mount!
Messing wants to control the pace but Tatum is squirming around nicely.
Messing punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC2#Tatum is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Messing! Tatum is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gerard Messing!
Gerard Messing 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 219
Date: Apr 13, 2025

#R1#
Greyson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sparks counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Sparks moves into the clinch.
Sparks lands a left hand.
Sparks swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Sparks breaks from the clinch.
Sparks misses with a hook. Greyson ducked under it nicely.
Sparks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greyson is looking to counter punch.
Greyson takes one on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Mickey Greyson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Greyson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC2#Greyson is rocked!
Greyson slips a straight right by Sparks.#T1#
Greyson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A leg kick checked by Greyson.#CL#
Greyson clinches up with Sparks and pushes him back against the cage.
Greyson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greyson.
Greyson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sparks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Greyson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Greyson lands a right hand. #BC2#
Sparks breaks the clinch. #CL#
Greyson has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Greyson.
Greyson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sparks controls his hands. #T2#
Sparks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Greyson tries a body shot but Sparks blocks it.
Sparks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Greyson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sparks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Greyson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sparks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Greyson.
Sparks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Greyson is defending well for now.
Greyson lands with a right to the head.
Greyson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sparks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greyson misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Sparks blocks an uppercut.
Greyson lands with a light punch inside.
Greyson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sparks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sparks blocks an uppercut.
Greyson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sparkss head.
Sparks lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT2#Mickey Greyson's cut is getting worse.
Nice body punch from Sparks - that landed with a thud.
Greyson takes a shot to the head.
Sparks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Greyson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Greyson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sparks misses with a knee strike.
A short uppercut from Sparks. #T4#
Sparks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greyson takes an elbow to the temple.
Sparks is trying to force a seperation but Greyson has the dominant position.
Sparks scores with a nice hook to the head.
A knee to the head by Sparks. #CUT2#Mickey Greyson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Greyson avoids a wild elbow strike from Sparks.
Greyson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sparks lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Sparks fails to land.
Greyson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Greyson misses with a punch on the inside.
Greyson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sparks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greyson misses with the head strike. #T5#
Greyson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sparks up against the cage.
Sparks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Greyson is stalling here.
Sparks looking to throw knees to the head but Greyson is blocking nicely.
Greyson misses with some punches.
Greyson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sparks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sparks misses with the head strike.
Sparks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Greyson backwards.
Greyson working aggressively here.
Greyson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sparks misses with a knee strike. #T6#
Sparks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Greyson's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Sparks fails to land.
I was talking to Greyson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Greyson working aggressively here.
Sparks tries a knee to the head but Greyson blocks it.
Sparks connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#Jeez, Mickey Greyson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Greyson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sparks tries to land a knee to the head but Greyson blocks with his arms.
Sparks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sparks tries a knee to the head but Greyson blocks it.
Sparks blocks an uppercut.
Greyson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparks trying to control the position but instead, Greyson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sparks into the cage.
Greyson throws a head punch that misses. #T7#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Greyson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Greyson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sparks missing with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Sparks.
A short uppercut from Sparks.
Sparks blocking some punches.
Sparks scores with a knee to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Elton Sparks!
Elton Sparks 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 219
Date: Apr 13, 2025

#R1#
Vayrynen looks to land a right hand but Pumpkins moved out of range.
Pumpkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Vayrynen tries to counter with a takedown but Pumpkins is quick to defend against it.
Vayrynen scores with a head kick. Pumpkins tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Vayrynen moves out of range as Pumpkins strikes.
Vayrynen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vayrynen tries to clinch but Pumpkins is having none of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Pumpkins misses.
Vayrynen throws a good cross that connects.
Vayrynen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pumpkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vayrynen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pumpkins sprawls and moves away.
Vayrynen misses with an uppercut. Pumpkins saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vayrynen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice side step and Pumpkins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vayrynen loads up on a big right hand but Pumpkins slips the punch.
Vayrynen tries to clinch but Pumpkins is having none of it. #T1#
Pumpkins staying out of range there.
A cross from Vayrynen lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vayrynen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice body punch from Pumpkins.
Vayrynen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pumpkins as he jumps to the side.
Vayrynen misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Pumpkins counters with a crisp one two that drops Vayrynen! Pumpkins thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Vayrynen to his feet! Vayrynen is in big trouble!#ROC2#Vayrynen is rocked!
Pumpkins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A lazy body kick from Vayrynen
and Pumpkins counters with a huge right that knocks Vayrynen out cold! Pumpkins is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carl Pumpkins!
A relieved looking Carl Pumpkins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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