Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: C301: Queiroz vs Gora
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Cruz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Spencer on his heels. He'll look to pass Spencer's guard now, I'm sure.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spencer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Spencer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cruz controls the pace.
Spencer keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spencer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cruz working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Cruz keeps trying to improve his position.
Spencer trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cruz ducks right into an uppercut from Spencer. #CUT#It looks like Ricardo Cruz has been cut.
Spencer lands a jab to Cruz's midsection.#TD2#
Cruz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Spencer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cruz is in Spencer's guard.
Spencer keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Spencer pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Spencer keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Spencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spencer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom. #T3#
Cruz chips away with some ground and pound.
Spencer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cruz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spencer is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spencer misses with a body kick.
Spencer connects with an inside leg kick.
Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spencer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4#
Cruz dives in for a single leg takedown but Spencer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Spencer is looking to counter punch.
Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spencer pinned against the cage. Spencer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James Spencer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Cruz.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Spencer circles away easily
and Spencer counters with a nice leg kick.
Spencer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz tries to move into range but Spencer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've been told by Spencer's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Spencer circles away easily#KD#
and Spencer counters with a nice right hand that sends Cruz toppling to the canvas! Cruz scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Spencer finish him?!#ROC#Cruz is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Spencer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Cruz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spencer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Spencer circles away easily#KD#
and Spencer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cruz! Spencer lets Cruz back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Spencer finish him?
Cruz misses with a takedown
and Spencer counters with a big left hand that crumples Cruz! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Spencer!
A pretty intense looking James Spencer took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: C302: Cheese vs Albatross III
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Assndrop connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nurmagomedov's hands.
Maurits Assndrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assndrop fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nurmagomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nurmagomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the side of Assndrop's head but Assndrop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nurmagomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Assndrop utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov is fighting to break Assndrop's control of his arms but Assndrop is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Assndrop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Assndrop has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nurmagomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Assndrop's legs - danger averted.
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Assndrop is retaining full guard. #T1#
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Assndrop is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Nurmagomedov cracks Assndrop with a solid left hand.
Nurmagomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Assndrop is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nurmagomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Assndrop is trying to keep Nurmagomedov in close.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nurmagomedov stands up over Assndrop, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Assndrop works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov postures up in Assndrop's guard and throws a big left but Assndrop blocks it.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Assndrop is keeping the position.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Assndrop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Nurmagomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Assndrop keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nurmagomedov content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Assndrop throws up his legs and catches Nurmagomedov in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Nurmagomedov tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Assndrop! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Maurits Assndrop!
After winning the bout, Maurits Assndrop thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 111
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Guru keeps the fight on the outside.
Guru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Guru swats away the attempt to clinch by Panda.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Guru.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guru paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Panda shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Guru wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Guru can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T1#
Guru tries to kick Panda off in order to stand up. Panda Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Guru is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Guru is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Panda has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Guru is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Panda yanks on the arm and Guru is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Panda.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mad Panda!

Event: RSE 74:
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Karter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A big right from Dick misses.
Dick misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Dick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Dick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dick throws a leg kick
and Karter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Karter misses with a hook. Dick ducked under it nicely.
Dick appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Dick throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Karter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dick tries to clinch there but Karter circles away.
Karter motions for Dick to come forward. Karter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karter.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Karter - that will leave a mark!
Nice shot by Karter.#CUT2#It looks like Sergeant Dick has been cut.
Dick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Karter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dick misses with a low kick. #KD2#
Karter feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dick sprawling to the canvas! Dick rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Karter finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dick misses with a double jab
and Karter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dick is breathing heavily.
Dick sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#KD2#
Karter drops Dick with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dick looks back up at him and smiles so Karter waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Dick is rocked!#CUT2#Sergeant Dick's cut is getting worse.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Karter.
Dick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dick swings widly with a right hand
and Karter counters with a crisp right that sends Dick to the canvas! Karter follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamar Karter!

Event: RSE 74:
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Anthony Jones throws a head kick but Ngannou Jones moves out of range.
Ngannou Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anthony Jones as he jumps to the side.
Ngannou Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Anthony Jones has knocked Ngannou Jones down with a huge combo! Anthony Jones steps away and waves a wobbly Ngannou Jones back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Ngannou Jones is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ngannou Jones has been cut.
Anthony Jones drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Ngannou Jones's head, knocking him out cold! Anthony Jones is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Jones!

Event: SMASH: Furioto vs Marcus
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Hun counters with a flying knee. Nice.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
We've been told by Hun's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hun throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hun throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hun takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hun scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hun.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hun.
Smith tries to clinch up but Hun circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Smith tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Hun up against the cage.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Hun presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith. #CUT2#It looks like Attila Hun has been cut.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#BC#
Hun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot lands for Hun.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Hun's defenses. #CL2#
Smith rushes Hun and presses him up against the cage.
Hun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Hun backwards.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hun.#BC#
Hun breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Smith cracks Hun with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hun, pushing him back against the cage.
Hun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Hun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hun staying out of range there.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hun counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#That has opened up Chad Smith's cut even more.#T3#
Hun walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but Hun moves away
and Hun counters with a nice body shot. #KD#
Hun lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Hun takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Smith moves to clinch but Hun breaks away #KD#
and Hun counters with a crisp one two that drops Smith! Hun thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Smith to his feet! Smith is in big trouble!#ROC#Smith is rocked!
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!
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hun manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Hun finish him?
Smith works the jab nicely.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Hun back into the cage.
Hun prevents a body shot from Smith.
Hun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hun is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Hun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hun tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith prevents Hun from breaking the clinch.#T4#
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Hun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow. #BC#
Hun breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Smith clinches up with Hun and pushes him back against the cage.
Hun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hun blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith tries to work over Hun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hun's defenses.
Hun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Hun controls the action.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hun blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Hun tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Hun back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chad Smith will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Hun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smith tries to clinch up but Hun circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Hun against the cage.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Hun is trying to break free.
A right hand to the body from Hun. #BC#
Hun breaks the clinch.
Smith cracks Hun with an open hand slap.
Smith wants to clinch
and Hun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Smith misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Hun's shoulder, as Hun tries to avoid the shot.
Hun throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Smith misses with a hook.
Hun swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith darts in trying to clinch
and Hun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Hun saw that one coming.
Smith cracks Hun with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hun keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hun counter with a right hand. #CUT#The cut above Chad Smith's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Hun pushes him off.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Hun throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Hun to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Smith misses with a jab to the body
enabling Hun to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hun chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Hun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#Chad Smith's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hun slips under a jab.
Smith tries to clinch there but Hun circles away.
Hun connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Attila Hun!
A very excited looking Attila Hun made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TOF 109
Date: May 03, 2024

#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Halkias finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Martell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Halkias throws a big counter combination but Martell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Halkias connects with a body shot that sends Martell's belly button to the back.
Martell shoots and misses
and Halkias counters with a straight right hand.
Halkias fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martell manages to avoid it.
Halkias misses with a low kick as Martell jumps back.
A head kick by Martell misses
and Halkias counters with a stiff right hand.
Halkias moves out of range as Martell strikes.
Martell lands a jab-cross combination.
Halkias looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Halkias lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halkias throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martell throws out a counter right but Halkias avoids it with no problem.
Halkias tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martell swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Halkias misses with a body shot.
Martell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Halkias finds it's way round the side to connect with Martell's head.
Halkias throws a lazy uppercut
and Martell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halkias throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halkias swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Martell.
Martell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Halkias misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martell.
Martell avoids the body shot from Halkias.
Martell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Halkias lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab lands there for Halkias.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Halkias. Martell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halkias cracks a nice hook into Martell's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halkias misses with a lunging right hand
and Martell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halkias fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Martell misses with an uppercut
and Halkias cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Halkias defending well as Martell loads up on a big left hand.
Martell looks to land a body kick but Halkias moved away.
Martell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stavros Halkias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martell ducks right into an uppercut from Halkias. #T3#
Halkias misses the jab.
Martell counters with a body kick.
Halkias fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martell manages to avoid it.
Martell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Halkias just misses with a punch to the body.
Martell misses with a hook. Halkias ducked under it nicely.
Halkias looks to throw the jab but Martell is out of range. #KD2#
Martell lands a big right hand that sends Halkias crashing to the mat! Martell stays standing though and waves Halkias back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Stavros Halkias has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halkias looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Halkias closes the distance but Martell moves to the side
and Martell counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Halkias badly! He tries to strike back but Martell puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Halkias out cold! Oh man, Halkias will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Quentain Martell!

Event: TOF 108
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Atunes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karlsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Atunes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karlsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Atunes blocks a jab.#CL#
Karlsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Karlsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Atunes is looking to control Karlsson's arms but Karlsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Atunes has his back to the cage.
Atunes misses with a punch on the inside.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Karlsson.
Atunes throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atunes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Karlsson scoring well with a low kick there. #T1##CL#
Karlsson moves into the clinch.
Karlsson tries to work over Atunes 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atunes tries a body shot but Karlsson blocks it.
Karlsson tries to work over Atunes 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karlsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Atunes avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the cage.
Atunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Karlsson.
Karlsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
Atunes missing with knees to the body.
Atunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Atunes blocks it.
Karlsson tries to work over Atunes 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson tries to work over Atunes 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karlsson misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes lands a hook that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karlsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Karlsson.
Atunes tries a body shot but Karlsson blocks it.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
Atunes wants to stall.
Atunes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Karlsson.
Karlsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Atunes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like Jonas Karlsson has been cut.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Atunes blocks it.
Karlsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson.
Atunes looking to stall. #BC#
Karlsson breaks from the clinch.
Karlsson feints and then cracks Atunes 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Atunes down. #T3#
Karlsson jabs Atunes right on the nose. Atunes blinks but takes it well.
Karlsson throws a leg kick
and Atunes counters with a three punch combo that has Karlsson backing up. Karlsson nods at Atunes to acknowledge the strikes.
Karlsson looks to land a body kick but Atunes moved away.
Atunes throws a body kick that misses.
Atunes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karlsson.
It looked like Karlsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Karlsson clinches with his opponent.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson lands with a light punch inside.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Atunes avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the cage. #BC#
Karlsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Atunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Karlsson sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Atunes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Atunes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karlsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Atunes throws a push kick but Karlsson slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Atunes .
Atunes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Karlsson has managed to clinch.
Atunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Karlsson.
A short right from Karlsson.
A short body shot lands from Karlsson as the two fighters clinch. #T5#
Atunes misses with the head strike.
Karlsson blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atunes .
Karlsson lands a body punch. #BC#
Karlsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jao Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karlsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Atunes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karlsson checks the leg kick.
Atunes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Karlsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Atunes .
Nice straight punches there by Karlsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karlsson.
Karlsson jabs Atunes right on the nose. Atunes blinks but takes it well.
Karlsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Karlsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Atunes . Atunes obviously looking to wear him down. #T6#
Atunes misses with an uppercut
and Karlsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Atunes misses with a two punch combination.
Atunes scores with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Atunes misses.
Atunes scoring well with a low kick there.
Atunes tried to score with a low kick but Karlsson checks it.
Atunes looks to throw a body kick
and Karlsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karlsson throws a nice looking combination but Atunes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karlsson is looking to clinch. #T7#
Atunes throws a lazy uppercut
and Karlsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Karlsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Atunes should have avoided that one.
Karlsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Atunes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Atunes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Atunes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Karlsson will feel that in the morning.
Atunes misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Karlsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Atunes misses with a low kick as Karlsson jumps back.
Karlsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
An inside leg kick lands from Karlsson.
Karlsson scores with a nice body kick. #T8#
Karlsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Atunes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karlsson lands a leg kick that knocks Atunes off balance momentarily.
Atunes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Karlsson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Atunes moves out of range of the leg kick from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a two punch combination.
Atunes throws out a loose jab but Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T9#
Atunes throws a sloppy head kick
letting Karlsson counter with a right hand.
Karlsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses.
Karlsson scores with a jab to the body.
Atunes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Atunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karlsson.
Atunes throws an off balance right hand
and Karlsson counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Atunes finds it's way through Karlsson's defenses.
Karlsson checks a leg kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Karlsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonas Karlsson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Atunes throws a leg kick but Karlsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Atunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Atunes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karlsson on the side of the head.
Atunes throws a poor cross that misses
and Karlsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atunes can do to turn this around?
Karlsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes .
Karlsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Atunes throws out a leg kick but Karlsson moves out of range and Atunes only half commits.
Atunes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T1#
Karlsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Atunes blocks the body kick.
Karlsson digs a good body shot into Atunes 's ribs.
A low kick lands for Atunes .
A jab from Atunes finds it's way through Karlsson's defenses. #CL#
Karlsson moves into range and clinches up with Atunes .
Karlsson blocking some punches.
Karlsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atunes 's elbow.
Atunes misses with a body punch.
Atunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Karlsson.
Atunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Atunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Karlsson.
Karlsson gets through Atunes 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Atunes lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atunes .
Atunes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Atunes blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Karlsson breaks from the clinch.
A cross from Karlsson lands.
Atunes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karlsson checks it well.
Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
Atunes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Donk. Karlsson catches Atunes right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Jao Atunes has been cut.
Atunes 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karlsson misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Atunes thows a leg kick but Karlsson checks it
and Karlsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karlsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karlsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Atunes takes a swing at Karlsson's ribcage but misses.
Atunes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Atunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karlsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karlsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Atunes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Karlsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Atunes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Karlsson lands a really nice looking cross but Atunes seems unphased.
Karlsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Atunes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karlsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Atunes . That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karlsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karlsson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karlsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karlsson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Karlsson moves forwards but Atunes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Karlsson moves out of range of the body kick.
As Atunes backs away, Karlsson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T5#
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Karlsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Karlsson closes the distance and clinches.
Atunes has a couple of punches blocked by Karlsson.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Atunes avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Karlsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karlsson.
Atunes lands a nice knee to the body.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Atunes avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the cage.
Atunes wants to stall.
Atunes is struggling to control the position.
Come on Atunes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T6#
A short right from Karlsson on the inside.
Atunes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Karlsson works on Atunes 's body with a couple of short punches.
Atunes is breathing heavily.
Karlsson blocks a body shot from Atunes . #BC#
Karlsson breaks from the clinch.
Atunes walks into a left hand.
Karlsson catches Atunes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Karlsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC#Atunes is rocked!
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!
Atunes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karlsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karlsson, as that shot connected.
Atunes is still on wobbly legs! Can Karlsson finish him?#T7#
Karlsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Atunes circles away.
Atunes seems to have recovered his senses.
Atunes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Atunes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karlsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Atunes 's head.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Karlsson moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Karlsson misses the target.
Atunes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Karlsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Atunes blocks a leg kick.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Karlsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Atunes scores with a leg kick.
Karlsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atunes . #T8#
Karlsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Atunes .
Karlsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karlsson connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Karlsson has managed to clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Karlsson as Atunes tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Karlsson. #T9#
Atunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karlsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Karlsson throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Atunes misses.
Karlsson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL#
Karlsson clinches.
Jonas Karlsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Atunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes gets through Karlsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
Atunes looking to stall.
Atunes blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Karlsson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Atunes misses with a kick to the body.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Atunes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karlsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Atunes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Karlsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Atunes . That did some damage!
Karlsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Atunes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karlsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Atunes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Atunes throws the kick towards the body but Karlsson avoids it.
Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atunes moves away.
Atunes flicks out a counter leg kick but Karlsson steps away.
Atunes misses with a right hand
and Karlsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Atunes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Karlsson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Karlsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Atunes under the eye.
Karlsson wants to clinch.#T2#
A low kick from Atunes is predictable there #KD#
and Karlsson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Atunes ! Karlsson lets Atunes back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Karlsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atunes .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Atunes avoids a kick to the body.
Atunes lands with a nice body punch.
Karlsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Atunes .
You can see that Atunes has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Atunes with a nice cross.#T3#
Karlsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Atunes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karlsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Atunes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Atunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karlsson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Karlsson connects with a body shot that sends Atunes 's belly button to the back.
Karlsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Karlsson connects with a body shot that sends Atunes 's belly button to the back.
Jonas Karlsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Atunes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karlsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Karlsson forces Atunes back against the cage and clinches.
Atunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atunes stalling.
Atunes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karlsson scores with a shoulder strike. #T5#
A right hook to the body lands for Karlsson.
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karlsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Karlsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Atunes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karlsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Karlsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Atunes circles away.
It seemed like Atunes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karlsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Atunes 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 Karlsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Karlsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T6#
Karlsson lands with a hook. Atunes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Atunes throws a hook but Karlsson avoids it easily.
It appears Karlsson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Karlsson tests Atunes 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Atunes misses
and Karlsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Karlsson clinches.
Atunes landing knees to the head.
Karlsson misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes lands an uppercut.#T7#
Atunes is trying to stall.
Atunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson wants to break free but Atunes has control.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Atunes .
Atunes misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Atunes working aggressively here. #BC#
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atunes is looking to land body kicks.
Atunes misses with a right hand
and Karlsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Atunes gets tackled into the cage by Karlsson. Karlsson maintains the clinch.
Jao Atunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T8#
Atunes has a couple of punches blocked by Karlsson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Atunes .
Karlsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atunes 's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Atunes fails to land.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Atunes blocks it.
Atunes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Karlsson is keeping busy.
Atunes working aggressively here.
Karlsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Atunes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karlsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atunes .
Atunes misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atunes blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Karlsson.#T9#
Atunes lands a front kick.
Karlsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Karlsson forces Atunes back against the cage and clinches.
Atunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karlsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
Atunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
A hook to the body from Karlsson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Atunes or not.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonas Karlsson!
After winning the bout, Jonas Karlsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 107
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
No joy there for Braxton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jay misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Braxton misses its target.
Braxton throws a poor cross that misses
and Jay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Braxton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jay.
Jay on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#It looks like Rock Jay has been cut.
Braxton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jay slips under a jab from Braxton.
Jay tries a quick counter leg kick but Braxton is wise to it.
Braxton throws a hook to the side of Jay's head but Jay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braxton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jay throws a hook but Braxton blocks it.
Braxton half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Braxton just misses with a punch to the body.
Braxton misses with an uppercut
and Braxton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Braxton throws a body shot but no joy.
Jay let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jay loads up on a big right hand but Braxton slips the punch.
Jay connects with a body shot.
Braxton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Braxton misses with a lunging right hand
and Jay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Braxton checks a low kick from Jay.
Braxton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Braxton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Danny Braxton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Braxton throws a hook but Jay blocks it.#T2#
Braxton throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Jay to counter with a crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Braxton checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Braxton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jay misses with a hook to the body
and Braxton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A cross from Jay lands.
Braxton tries a head kick but it misses.
Braxton misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Jay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jay slips a straight right by Braxton.
Good work by Braxton as he checks the leg kick.
Jay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Braxton.#T3#
Jay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Braxton defending well as Jay loads up on a big left hand.
Braxton misses with a looping left.
Jay punishes Braxton's body with a nice straight punch.
Jay throws the left hand but Braxton avoids the punch easily.
Braxton misses with a hook
and Jay counters with a right hand to the body.
Braxton missing with a left hand there. Jay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jay looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Braxton misses the jab.
Jay only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jay misses with a low kick.#T4#
Jay throws a low kick, looking for Braxton's leg but Braxton calmly moves out of range.
Braxton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Braxton looks to land a left hand but Jay moved out of range nicely.
Braxton thows a leg kick but Jay checks it
and Jay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braxton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jay.
Braxton fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jay just manages to avoid it.
Braxton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jay counters with a straight right hand.
Jay misses with a body kick.
Jay staying out of range there.
Jay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Braxton.
Braxton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T5##CL2#
Jay takes the fight into the clinch.
Jay lands a left hand. #BC#
Braxton breaks the clinch.
Braxton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Braxton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jay's head backwards.
Good work by Jay as he checks the leg kick.
A big left from Braxton misses.
Jay tries to counter with a clinch but Braxton shakes him off and moves away.
A shot to the body from Braxton misses
and Jay counters with an inside leg kick.
Braxton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Braxton sizes up Jay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Braxton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T6#
Braxton throws a hook but Jay avoids it easily.
Jay just misses with a punch to the body.
Braxton digs a good hook to Jay's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Braxton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jay counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Braxton misses with a series of wild punches.
Jay lands a high kick!
Braxton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Braxton looks to score with a jab to the body but Jay is just out of range.
Jay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T7#
A big left from Braxton misses.
A good leg kick by Jay.
Braxton ducks right into an uppercut from Jay.
Jay closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jay has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Braxton finds it's way round the side to connect with Jay's head.
Jay has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jay lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Braxton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Braxton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Braxton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jay goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've been told by Braxton's head coaches at Temple of Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Braxton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T8#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jay throws a body kick that misses
and Braxton counters with a straight right hand.
Braxton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jay.
Braxton clobbers Jay with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#That has opened up Rock Jay's cut even more.
Braxton checks the leg kick.
Braxton walks into a left hand.
Braxton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jay.
Braxton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Braxton looks to score with a jab to the body but Jay is just out of range.
Braxton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jay.
An inside leg kick lands from Braxton.
Jay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T9#
Jay misses with a body kick.
Jay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Braxton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Braxton misses the body punch
and Jay counters with an outside leg kick.
Braxton throws a nice looking combination but Jay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch lands to the side of Braxton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Braxton throws a head kick that misses.
Jay scores with a jab to the head.
Jay slips under a jab from Braxton.
Jay now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Braxton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jay.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rock Jay will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rock Jay's cut.
That's time! Braxton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Braxton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jay lands a nice looking body shot.
Jay blocks a jab.
Braxton throws a head kick but Jay moves out of range.
Jay lands a slapping body shot.
Jay moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jay swings for the body but Braxton moves out of range.
Braxton was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braxton looks to throw the jab but Jay is out of range.
Braxton misses with a looping right.
Jay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A left lands for Jay.
Braxton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Jay lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jay swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Braxton.
Jay works Braxton's body with a nice hook.
Braxton looks to score with a jab to the body but Jay is just out of range.
Braxton fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Jay on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Braxton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jay counters with a leg kick.
Braxton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rock Jay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Braxton lands with a straight right. Jay didn't see that one coming.
Braxton misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Jay counters with a nice right hand that sends Braxton toppling to the canvas! Braxton scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jay finish him?!#ROC2#Braxton is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Danny Braxton has been cut.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Braxton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oh Braxton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A swing and a miss from Braxton.
Jay now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jay lands a jab to Braxton's midsection.
Braxton seems to have got his legs back now.
Braxton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jay lands a lovely overhand right.
Jay digs a good body shot into Braxton's ribs.
BOOM! Jay lands a beautiful left hook that drops Braxton. Braxton tries to recover but Jay is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Braxton lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rock Jay!

Event: C297: Albatross vs Payer III
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Hasapis shoots for a double leg takedown but Spencer sprawls well. He's pushed Hasapis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Hasapis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Spencer 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.
Hasapis looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Spencer is avoiding damage well.
Hasapis lands a few punches from side control.
Spencer taking a bit of punishment here - Hasapis scoring with strikes.
Hasapis has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Spencer!
Hasapis unloads with some shots from mount but Spencer bucks and avoids them well.
Hasapis wants to control the pace but Spencer is squirming around nicely.
Hasapis looking to ground and pound but Spencer is blocking nicely. #T1#
Spencer can't escape the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spencer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hasapis wants to control the pace but Spencer is squirming around nicely.
Spencer holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hasapis tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hasapis landing strikes from the mount.
Hasapis throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Spencer because Hasapis loaded up on that one.
Spencer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hasapis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hasapis tries to control but Spencer wriggling away.
Hasapis content just to control the position here. #T2#
Hasapis misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hasapis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Spencer?
Hasapis thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hasapis with a couple of short strikes.
Hasapis thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #SUB#
Hasapis looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hasapis controlling from mount. #T3#
Hasapis throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Spencer is squirming around, avoiding Hasapis's attempts to control the action.
Hasapis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hasapis throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hasapis landing strikes from the mount.
Spencer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
BOOM! Hasapis connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hasapis punching from mount but Spencer doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB#
Hasapis looking to secure an arm triangle but Spencer defends it well.
Hasapis 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.
Hasapis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hasapis unloads with some shots from mount but Spencer bucks and avoids them well.
Hasapis lands a nice shot to the head.
Hasapis sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fotos Hasapis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hasapis wants to clinch.
Spencer throws out a counter right but Hasapis avoids it with no problem.
Hasapis with the inside leg kick.
Hasapis throws a head kick that misses
and Spencer counters with a big head kick but Hasapis shrugs it off.
Hasapis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasapis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spencer takes one on the button.
Hasapis tries to clinch but Spencer moves away
and Spencer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hasapis tries to clinch up but Spencer circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Hasapis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hasapis throws a head kick that misses.
Spencer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hasapis with a body shot.
Hasapis throws a hook but Spencer blocks it.
Spencer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hasapis with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Hasapis - just one landing.
Hasapis swings widly with a right hand
and Hasapis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Fotos Hasapis has been cut.
Spencer blocks a jab.#TD#
Hasapis gets the takedown into side control.
Spencer avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hasapis.
Spencer wants to control but Hasapis postures up.#T2#
Spencer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hasapis wants to get back to full guard.
Hasapis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Spencer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Spencer's back!
Hasapis misses with punches from the back.
Hasapis throwing strikes and Spencer squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
A nice elbow there by Hasapis.
Hasapis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spencer can do to turn this around?
Spencer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hasapis. #SUB#
Hasapis has control of Spencer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Spencer regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T3#
Spencer is looking to improve his position but Hasapis isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hasapis moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Spencer has worked his arm free - good work by Spencer!
Hasapis throws an elbow but Spencer slips to the side and avoids it well.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hasapis scoring with punches from side control.
Hasapis lands a nice forearm strike.
The ground and pound from Hasapis seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Fotos Hasapis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hasapis trying to control the action but Spencer is working from the bottom.
Spencer is trying to control Hasapis's posture but Hasapis avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hasapis wants to control but Spencer is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fotos Hasapis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fotos Hasapis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hasapis scores with a leg kick.
Fotos Hasapis is winning the standup battle so far.
Hasapis misses with a body shot
and Spencer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hasapis misses with a takedown attempt
and Spencer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hasapis moves away from the strike by Spencer.
Spencer just misses with a punch to the body.
Hasapis fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spencer just manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Hasapis. Beautiful body shot.
Hasapis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spencer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hasapis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spencer avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Spencer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Hasapis misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hasapis is defended easily by Spencer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fotos Hasapis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hasapis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Spencer to the ground. Hasapis is now in Spencer's guard.
Hasapis is looking to work some ground and pound but Spencer has wrist control.
Hasapis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Hasapis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spencer is controlling Hasapis's posture.
Hasapis trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom.
Hasapis landing with the ground and pound.
Hasapis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
James Spencer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hasapis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Spencer's head.#SUB#
Hasapis has gone for a leg lock! Spencer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hasapis's guard.#REVB#
Hasapis working a defensive guard but Spencer manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hasapis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Spencer's best efforts.#SUB#
Hasapis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spencer pulls his head out easily.
Spencer is looking to take a break and control but Hasapis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hasapis is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Hasapis is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Hasapis actively working from the bottom here.
Spencer prevents Hasapis from improving his position.
Spencer trying to control from half guard but Hasapis is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hasapis is looking to control Spencer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hasapis avoid being mounted?

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 Fotos Hasapis.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hasapis, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: ENIGMA 197
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1##TD#
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Romero Jr napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Romero Jr wants to control but Ortiz postures up.
Romero Jr tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ortiz easily slips into full mount!
Romero Jr wants to hold on but Ortiz pushes him away.
Ortiz punishing his opponent with strikes.
Romero Jr tries to reverse the position but Ortiz maintains control.
Ortiz cracks Romero Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ortiz lands a big elbow.
Ortiz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ortiz pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortiz lands with some strikes.#ROC#Romero Jr is rocked!
Romero Jr tries to hold on but Ortiz postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Romero Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Ortiz looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ortiz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Romero Jr is looking to improve his position but Ortiz isn't that keen on the idea.
Ortiz looking to finish Romero Jr with some ground and pound. This is bad for Romero Jr!
Romero Jr can't escape the position.
Ortiz lands a heavy elbow.
Ortiz content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Ortiz is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Romero Jr can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ortiz content just to control the position here.
Ortiz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ortiz 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.#T2##SUB#
Ortiz is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Romero Jr to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Romero Jr shrugs it off.
Ortiz controlling the pace for now.
Romero Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Ortiz working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ortiz content just to control the position here.
Romero Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ortiz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Ortiz working for a submission but Romero Jr is keeping him at bay.
Romero Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Ortiz has a good base and remains in mount.#T3##SUB#
Ortiz is working for a guillotine from mount but Romero Jr frees his head quite easily.
Ortiz unloading with bombs!
Romero Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz controlling from the full mount.
Romero Jr tries to hold on but Ortiz pushes him away.
Ortiz controlling from mount. #T4#
Ortiz landing strikes from the mount.
Romero Jr wants to control but Ortiz is having none of it.
Romero Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Ortiz lands a heavy elbow.
Romero Jr tries to hold on but Ortiz postures up.
Ortiz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ortiz working the ground and pound effectively.
Romero Jr is still in real trouble! Can Ortiz finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Romero Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Ortiz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tito Ortiz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ortiz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Romero Jr circles away.
Romero Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good exchange - Romero Jr coming out on top.#TD#
Ortiz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Romero Jr gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ortiz is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ortiz working Romero Jr over with strikes here.
Romero Jr tries to hold on but Ortiz postures up.
Ortiz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Romero Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Ortiz has a good base and remains in mount.
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!
Romero Jr tries to hold on but Ortiz pushes him away.
Romero Jr looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T1#
Ortiz is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Romero Jr. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Ortiz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero Jr can do to turn this around?
Ortiz controlling the position well here. Romero Jr rolled but Ortiz kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Tito Ortiz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ortiz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Romero Jr for as long as he can get away with.
Ortiz has the hooks in. Romero Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Ortiz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Romero Jr knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Romero Jr for a finish. #SUB#
Ortiz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Romero Jr trying to control the hands but Ortiz won't let him.
Ortiz looking to soften up his opponent with punches. #SUB#
Ortiz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ortiz trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Romero Jr doesn't escape. #T2##SUB#
Romero Jr defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ortiz biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ortiz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ortiz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortiz is punishing Romero Jr with strikes - can he finish him?!#T3#
Romero Jr rolls, trying to escape but Ortiz keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Ortiz looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Ortiz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Romero Jr tries to escape the position.
Ortiz lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Romero Jr is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #SUB#
Ortiz is working for a rear naked choke. Romero Jr is not defending it well and Ortiz has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Romero Jr refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Romero Jr's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tito Ortiz!

Event: TOF 105
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Kalambay .
A countering left hand to the body from Kalambay misses.
Kalambay slips a jab from Watson.
Kalambay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kalambay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalambay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Watson.
Watson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kalambay connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Watson scrambles back to his feet.
Watson misses with a jab to the body
enabling Kalambay to counter with a crisp jab.
Watson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kalambay .
Watson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Watson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC2#Watson is rocked!
Watson lands a nice hook to Kalambay 's body. Kalambay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalambay takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Watson throws a looping overhand right but Kalambay ducks down to avoid it.
Watson throws an off balance right hand
and Kalambay counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Kalambay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
Kalambay appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Watson misses with a hook to the body
and Kalambay counters with a right hand to the body.
Kalambay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kalambay ! But no joy.
Watson misses with a double jab
and Watson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Watson misses.
Watson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Kalambay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Kalambay has Watson up against the cage in a clinch.
Kalambay looking to stall.
Kalambay has a couple of punches blocked by Watson.
Kalambay misses with a punch on the inside.
Watson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Watson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Watson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Watson is trying to push Kalambay away but Kalambay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Watson pulls guard. #SUB#
Watson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kalambay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Watson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kalambay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Watson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kalambay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Watson trying to keep a closed guard but Kalambay is proving a slippery customer.
Watson controlling the position.
Kalambay controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3##SUB#
Watson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Watson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kalambay is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Watson.
Kalambay working away.
Watson trying to control but Kalambay flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Kalambay trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Watson doesn't escape.
Watson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
Watson staying busy and making it hard for Kalambay to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Watson biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Kalambay not allowing Watson to control his hands.
Kalambay is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Watson just trying to survive but Kalambay is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T5#
Kalambay controls the position.
Watson trying to control but not successfully.
Watson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
What can Watson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Watson wants to escape the position.
Watson just trying to survive but Kalambay is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T6#
Kalambay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Watson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kalambay doesn't have the hooks in and Watson manages to turn into his guard.
Kalambay is trying to control the position but Watson postures up.
Watson wants to control from the top but Kalambay keeps moving.
Watson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Watson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalambay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T7#
Watson postures up.
Watson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kalambay is keeping the position for now.
Kalambay keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Watson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Watson scores with a sloppy right hand. Kalambay should have avoided that one.
Watson misses with a double jab
and Kalambay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Watson misses with a right hand
and Kalambay counters with a stiff right hand. #T8#
Watson tests Kalambay 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Watson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Watson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Watson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kalambay moves in looking to clinch but Watson pushes him off.
Kalambay misses with a wild body shot.
Watson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalambay misses with a straight right.
Kalambay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kalambay misses with an uppercut.
Watson throws a poor cross that misses
and Kalambay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Watson thinking.
Nice shot lands for Watson.#T9#
Kalambay slips a jab and a cross from Watson.
Watson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kalambay counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Watson lands a really nice looking cross but Kalambay seems unphased.
Kalambay defending well as Watson loads up on a big left hand.
Watson throws a hook but Kalambay blocks it.
Watson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kalambay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Watson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalambay misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Watson misses the target.
Kalambay misses with a shot to the body
and Watson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Watson lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sumbu Kalambay will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Watson avoids the body shot from Kalambay .
A punch combination from Watson misses.
Kalambay digs a good body shot into Watson's ribs.
Watson throws a poor cross that misses
and Kalambay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kalambay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Watson.
A countering left hand to the body from Kalambay misses.
Watson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kalambay swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
Watson misses with a hook
and Kalambay counters with a right hand to the body.
Jake Watson is winning the standup battle so far.
Kalambay slips a jab from Watson.
Kalambay is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Watson rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson misses with a right hand
and Kalambay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Watson thinking.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalambay moves away.#CL2#
Kalambay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Watson, pushing him back against the cage.
Watson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kalambay just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Kalambay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kalambay scores with a nice hook to the head.
Watson tries to pull guard but Kalambay won't allow it.
Kalambay has a couple of punches blocked by Watson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kalambay just misses with a elbow thrown towards Watson's brow.
Kalambay unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A bit of stalling here from Kalambay .
Kalambay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kalambay lands with a light punch inside.
Watson prevents a body shot from Kalambay .
Kalambay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Watson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kalambay just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kalambay just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kalambay lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kalambay scores with a shot to the side of Watson's head.
A nice left hand lands by Kalambay .
Oh Watson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from Kalambay .
Watson is trying to break the clinch but Kalambay has him pressed against the cage.
Kalambay scores with a shot to the side of Watson's head.
Kalambay tries to throw a body punch but Watson avoids it by throwing Kalambay back against the cage. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Kalambay .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalambay .
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kalambay obliges.
Kalambay dips a shoulder and cracks Watson with a mighty uppercut! Watson falls back against the cage and Kalambay unloads with a barrage of strikes! Watson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kalambay screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sumbu Kalambay !

Event: RSE 70:
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Murray 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murray throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Gold to counter with a crisp jab.
Murray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murray follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Murray misses with a hook to the body #TD#
so Gold counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gold trying to control but Murray is working from the bottom.
Murray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray can't keep his opponent in guard - Gold advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gold missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murray 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.#T1#
Murray blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gold.
Gold throwing shots but Murray is blocking nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murray can do anything to dispel that myth.
Murray is looking for a sweep. Gold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gold misses with a head shot. Murray uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gold controlling from the top position.
Gold in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Murray keeping moving, preventing Gold from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gold's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gold wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving.
Murray looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gold throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murray works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murray let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Gold throws out a powerful jab.
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gold moves away.
Gold lands with a cross.
Murray darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Kai Gold has been cut.
Gold misses with a hook.
Murray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gold avoids the body shot from Murray .
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Murray misses with a double jab. #T4#
Jab from Gold.
Murray throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Gold counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Murray !
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gold throws an elbow but Murray slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gold has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The ground and pound from Gold seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gold throws a strike aimed at the side of Murray 's head but Murray avoids it well.
Gold lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gold throws a strike aimed at the side of Murray 's head but Murray avoids it well.
Gold in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gold tries to score with some ground and pound. Murray controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Gold dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kai Gold's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gold shoots and misses
and Murray counters with a straight right hand.
Murray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gold was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gold was well out of range. Poor timing from Murray .
Gold seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Murray misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Gold on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kai Gold is winning the standup battle so far.
Gold slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold moves out of range as Murray strikes.
Gold throws a combination that misses
and Murray counters with a thumping low kick.
Gold throws an overhand right that lands on Murray 's shoulder, as Murray tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Murray scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murray throws a fast counter high kick but Gold manages to duck under it in time.
Gold looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A cross from Gold lands.
Lee Murray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gold throws a lazy uppercut
and Murray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gold throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Murray releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Murray 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gold connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murray scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Murray fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gold.
Murray scores with a jab. Gold acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murray misses with a kick to the body.
Gold appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gold misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Murray misses.
Murray throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T3#
A big right from Gold misses.
Gold moves out of range of the strikes.
Gold moves out of range of the body kick.
Murray takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gold throws out the jab.
Murray just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Gold shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murray defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Gold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gold takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#Kai Gold's cut is getting worse.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murray takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murray misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Murray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kai Gold's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gold misses with a looping left.#TD#
Gold feints and as Murray raises his hands in defense, Gold changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Murray has control of Gold's left arm, preventing Gold from doing any damage.
Murray wants to sweep here but Gold controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gold being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Gold trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kai Gold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gold stands and throws Murray 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Murray avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gold.
Gold looking to control but instead Murray has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Murray keeping hold of Gold's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gold thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gold not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gold not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Murray keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gold drops an elbow to the side of Murray 's head.
Gold sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murray defending well though.
Gold with the ground and pound but Murray uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3#
Gold is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Murray utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gold chips away with some ground and pound.
Gold throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gold postures up in Murray 's guard and throws a big left but Murray blocks it.
Murray is trying to control the position but Gold postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gold bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murray 's head backwards.
Gold gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murray counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Murray throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gold on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gold. Murray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murray is looking for the big counter here.
Murray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murray flicks out a counter leg kick but Gold steps away.
Gold tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gold somewhat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murray lands a jab to Gold's midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Gold showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gold has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Gold!
A very excited looking Kai Gold made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TOF 104
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
McClyde lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Guru throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McClyde on the side of the head.
McClyde rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Guru counters with an inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McClyde, as that shot connected.
McClyde takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Guru swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McClyde counters with a straight right hand.
McClyde looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McClyde throws an off balance right hand
and Guru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Guru misses its intended target.
Guru takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McClyde looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McClyde avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McClyde rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Guru counters with a left to the body. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of McClyde 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#McClyde is rocked!
Guru cracks McClyde with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raja Guru!

Event: C295: Queiroz vs Nakagawa II
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Turcotte takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Nurmagomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been hearing reports that Nurmagomedov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Nurmagomedov's shoulder, as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Nurmagomedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turcotte lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turcotte swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Nurmagomedov counter with a right hand.
Turcotte scores with a nice right hand.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight left.
Nurmagomedov defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Turcotte lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nurmagomedov slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Nurmagomedov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nurmagomedov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch.#T1#
Nurmagomedov throws a poor cross that misses
and Turcotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Turcotte misses.
A little feinted left hand from Nurmagomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turcotte thuds his right hand into Nurmagomedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Nurmagomedov's shoulder, as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turcotte tests Nurmagomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jacques Turcotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nurmagomedov has time to react.
Turcotte is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nurmagomedov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#CL2#
Turcotte has Nurmagomedov up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Turcotte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nurmagomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turcotte wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Turcotte lands a body punch.
Turcotte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte scores with a shot to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Turcotte misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Turcotte controls his hands.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Turcotte pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good exchange - Turcotte coming out on top.
Turcotte throws a sloppy body shot
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turcotte has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Turcotte throws a poor cross that misses
and Nurmagomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nurmagomedov moves away from the strike by Turcotte. #T3#
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Turcotte lands a nice looking body shot.
Turcotte throws a poor cross that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a right hand to the body.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook
and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy left from Turcotte finds it's target.
Turcotte cracks Nurmagomedov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Turcotte thuds his right hand into Nurmagomedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nurmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Nurmagomedov is looking to counter punch.
Turcotte misses with a right hand
enabling Nurmagomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Turcotte misses. #T4#
Turcotte throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov staying out of range there.
Nurmagomedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight right.
Turcotte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nurmagomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab when Turcotte was well out of range.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turcotte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy left from Turcotte finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nurmagomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Turcotte in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nurmagomedov slips a jab and a cross from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Nurmagomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Nurmagomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turcotte.
Turcotte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turcotte throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Turcotte takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte connects with a nice looking jab.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Turcotte.
Turcotte lands a jab-cross combination. #T1#
Nurmagomedov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Turcotte.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Nurmagomedov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Turcotte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turcotte throws a right hand that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Nurmagomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Turcotte misses with a combination
and Nurmagomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte lands a right hook to the body.
Turcotte throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Turcotte throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
so Nurmagomedov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Turcotte keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turcotte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turcotte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turcotte is pulling down on Nurmagomedov's head to control his posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Turcotte keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd cheers as Turcotte lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turcotte misses with a hook
and Nurmagomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurmagomedov.
Turcotte defending well as Nurmagomedov loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Nice uppercut there from Turcotte.
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nurmagomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte misses with a body punch
and Nurmagomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nurmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Jab, jab by Turcotte - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turcotte cracks Nurmagomedov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nurmagomedov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nurmagomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte scores with a nice head shot.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut
and Nurmagomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Turcotte sprawls and moves away.
Nurmagomedov tests Turcotte's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#That has opened up Jacques Turcotte's cut even more.
Nurmagomedov is looking to clinch.
Turcotte now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Turcotte clinches up against the cage.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Turcotte gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Turcotte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nurmagomedov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Turcotte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Turcotte throws a right hand that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turcotte scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turcotte throws an off balance right hand
letting Nurmagomedov counter with a right hand. #ROC#Turcotte is rocked!
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice shot lands for Turcotte.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte connects with a jab.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nurmagomedov has time to react.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turcotte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turcotte sizes up Nurmagomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice takedown defense from Turcotte. No joy for Nurmagomedov on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turcotte's waist but Turcotte gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nurmagomedov off to one side.
A punch combination from Turcotte misses.
Nurmagomedov missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Turcotte throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
A big right from Turcotte misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Turcotte.
Turcotte looks to land a combination. Nurmagomedov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Turcotte scores with a decent looking hook.
Turcotte swings widly with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Turcotte sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Turcotte swings widly with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Turcotte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Nurmagomedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
and Nurmagomedov counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Turcotte! He's just covering up as Nurmagomedov starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Our winner, Khabib Nurmagomedov, 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: C296: Marley vs Lehto II
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Donk. Spencer catches Lang right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Clubber Lang has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lang. That's going to slow Spencer down.
Spencer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Spencer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lang.
Lang scores with a jab. Spencer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lang works Spencer's body with a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Spencer.
A shot to the body from Lang misses
and Spencer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spencer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lang counters with an inside leg kick.
Spencer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Lang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Spencer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Lang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spencer counters with a stiff right hand.
Lang lands a nice shot to the body.
Lang throws a poor cross that misses
and Spencer counters with a good, hard body kick but Lang shrugs it off.
Spencer scores with a jab to the head.
Lang connects with a body shot that sends Spencer's belly button to the back.
Lang misses with an uppercut. Spencer saw that one coming.
Spencer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Lang throws a sloppy body shot
and Spencer counters with a nice uppercut.
Lang throws a right hand that Spencer ducks under and follows up with a left that Spencer also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lang digs a good body shot into Spencer's ribs.#CL2#
Lang has managed to clinch.
Lang has Spencer pressed against the cage, preventing Spencer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spencer lands a left hand.
Lang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lang has a couple of punches blocked by Spencer.
Spencer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Spencer breaks the clinch.
Spencer ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
Spencer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spencer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been told by Spencer's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Clubber Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lang thuds his shin into the meat of Spencer's side.#T3#
Lang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spencer.
Spencer throws a jab but it's blocked by Lang.
Spencer misses with a hook
and Lang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spencer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lang.
Spencer blocks a jab.
Spencer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lang wants to clinch but Spencer slips to the side
and Spencer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spencer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spencer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Spencer with a body shot.
Lang tries to close the distance and clinch but Spencer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Lang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spencer.
An inside leg kick lands from Lang.
Lang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spencers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Lang moves into the clinch.#BC#
Spencer breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang misses with a jab to the body
and Spencer counters with a nice uppercut.
Lang misses with a left hand
enabling Spencer to counter with a crisp jab.
Lang closes the distance but Spencer moves to the side #KD#
and Spencer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lang! Spencer lets Lang back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Lang is rocked!
Lang wants to clinch but Spencer slips to the side
and Spencer counters with a huge right that knocks Lang out cold! Spencer is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Spencer!
James Spencer opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: TOF 102
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Price throws a lazy uppercut
and Martell counters with a nice body shot.
Price fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Price misses with an uppercut
and Martell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Martell moves away from the strike by Price.
We've been hearing reports that Price has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Price shoots in for a double leg but Martell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Martell misses with a hook. Price ducked under it nicely.
Price scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Price looks to land a left hand but Martell moved out of range nicely.
Martell misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Price misses the target.
Martell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Martell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Price misses the target. #T1#
Martell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Price doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martell. Price does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pete Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martell moves out of range as Price throws a body kick.
Price fails with the takedown
and Martell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Martell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Price.
Martell looks to land a left hand but Price moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Price.
Left hook, right uppercut from Martell.
Martell avoids the body shot from Price.
Price on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Price misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Martell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Martell stuns Price with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martell cracks a nice hook into Price's ribs.
Price is trying hard to land a takedown here. Martell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Martell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Price. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martell thuds a left hand into Price's body.#TD#
Price shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Martell napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Martell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Price is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Martell sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Price.
Price trying to control the action but Martell is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Price is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Price is working for a kimura but Martell is defending it quite comfortably.
Martell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Price 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Price not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Martell is staying active underneath Price, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Price moves nicely into side control.
Martell tries to bench press Price off him but Price keeps the position. #T5#
Martell stops Price from passing to mount. #SUB#
Price tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Price has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Price swings around for an armbar but Martell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Price's guard.#SUB#
Price has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Price escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Martell content to stall in guard here. #T6##SUB#
Price has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Martell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Price.
You can see the frustration on Price's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Price's face as Martell controls the position. #T7#
Price is trying to improve his position.
Price trying to control but Martell flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Price is really stuck here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Price rolls, trying to escape but Martell keeps control of the position.
Price turns into Martell and is now in his guard. #T8#
Price loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Martell is trying to keep Price in close.
Price throws a big elbow that misses.
Price passes into half guard.
Price trying to mount his opponent but Martell defends it.
Price is trying to control. Martell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Price is looking for a kimura but Martell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Price to get the leverage. #T9##SUB#
Price is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Price wants to pass to mount but Martell is defending the position. #SUB#
Price is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Price tries to pass to full mount but Martell defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Quentain Martell will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Price misses with a hook
enabling Martell to counter with a crisp jab.
Price misses with an uppercut
and Martell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Martell lands an overhand right.
Price tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Martell defends well and Price ends up having to push Martell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Martell keeps control of Price as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Price has picked Martell up - he's going for a ride! Price dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Price is thwarting Martell's attempts to control the position.
Price is nestled in close to Martell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Price is looking to take a break and control but Martell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martell is concentrating on defense, preventing Price from advancing position. #T1#
Martell is looking for a sweep. Price is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Martell is refusing to be controlled, as Price sits in half guard.
Martell trying to control but Price postures up.
Martell wants to improve his position but Price is controlling well.
Martell wants to control but Price is keeping busy.
Martell 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Price avoids a punch combination nicely.
Price appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Quentain Martell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martell misses with a double jab.
Price keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Price is looking for a counter combo.
Martell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Price was well out of range. Poor timing from Martell.
Price pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martell looks to score with a jab to the body but Price is just out of range.
Martell sizes up Price with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Price is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Martell's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Martell swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Price to counter with a crisp jab.
Martell lands the left hand.#T3#
Martell throws a body shot but no joy.
Price has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Price there as he acknowledges the shot.
Martell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Price rather than just go for the knockout.
Martell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Price moves away.
Martell cracks Price with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Martell misses with a wild body shot.
Martell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Price counters with a straight right hand.
Martell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Martell let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Martell throws a body shot but no joy.
Price appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Quentain Martell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Price ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Price avoids the body shot from Martell.
Price swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Martell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Price.
Price dives in for a single leg takedown but Martell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Martell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Price. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Price has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Martell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Price breaks from the clinch.
Martell scores with a jab to the body.
Price swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Price misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martell.
Martell cracks Price with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Price throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Martell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Price is in Martell's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T5#
Price throws a big right hand that misses.
Martell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Price.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martell is on top in guard. #REVB#
Price working a defensive guard but Martell passes into half guard.
Martell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Price looking for subs from the bottom but Martell mounts him!
Martell controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Price can't escape the position.
Price wants to control but Martell is having none of it.
Price is trying desperately to improve position.
Martell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Price is desperately trying to improve his position but Martell has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Price regains half guard.
Martell controlling the pace. #SUB#
Price looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Price wants to control but Martell is keeping busy. #T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Price wants to improve his position but Martell is controlling well.
Martell is taking a breather. Price says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Price is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Price misses with an uppercut
and Martell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Price thinking.
Martell looks to score with a jab to the body but Price is just out of range.
Price with a poor takedown
and Martell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Price lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T9#
A looping hook to the body misses from Martell. Price does a little dance to reset his feet.
Price tries to counter with a takedown but Martell is quick to defend against it.
Martell throws an off balance right hand
and Price connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Price takes one to the chin there.
Price misses with a hook to the body
and Martell counters with a stiff right hand.
Martell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martell lands a lovely overhand right.
Martell misses with an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martell slips under a jab from Price.
Price misses with a right hand
and Martell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quentain Martell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Price's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Price throws a jab when Martell was well out of range.
Martell just misses with a punch to the body.
Price just misses with a punch to the body.
Martell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Price with a body shot.
Martell lands with a nice body punch.
Martell looks to score with a jab to the body but Price is just out of range.
Martell cracks a nice hook into Price's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martell. Price does a little dance to reset his feet.
Price tries to counter with a takedown but Martell is quick to defend against it.
Price throws an off balance right hand
and Martell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martell sprawls well. Martell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Price gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Martell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Price looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Martell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Price.
Price attempts a counter takedown but Martell avoids it well and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Martell. Beautiful body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martell, as that shot connected.
Price connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Martell lands with a nice body punch.
Price throws a body shot but no joy.
Martell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Martell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Price misses with a straight left. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Price misses the target.
Price misses with a left hand
and Price takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Martell swings for the body but Price moves out of range.
Martell dips to his left and cracks Price with an uppercut!
Martell connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Price moves out of range as Martell strikes.
It looked like Price wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Martell scores with a jab to the body.
Price closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martell circles away.
Martell throws a hook to the side of Price's head but Price sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decent striking displayed by Price there.#T3#
Martell lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - Martell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Price.
Martell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Price throws the left hand but Martell avoids the punch easily.
Martell misses with a looping right.
Price shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martell pinned against the cage. Martell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Price. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Price misses the jab.#T4#
Price takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Price misses with a takedown
and Martell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Price manages to avoid it.
Price has a takedown stuffed.
Martell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Price misses with a left hand
enabling Martell to counter with a crisp jab.
Price throws a series of punches but Martell avoids them all with ease.
Martell just misses with a punch to the body.
Price misses with a takedown attempt
and Martell counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Price. Martell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pete Price has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Martell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Price shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Martell defends it nicely.
Martell throws a body punch but Price moves out of range.
Price doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Martell just misses with a punch to the body.
Martell misses with a shot to the body
and Price cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Price throws an overhand right that lands on Martell's shoulder, as Martell tries to avoid the shot.
Martell lands a jab.#T6#
Martell scores with a sloppy right hand. Price should have avoided that one.
Price darts in looking for a takedown but Martell gets double underhooks and turns Price into the cage.
Price tries to pull guard but Martell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Price looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Martell stalling.
A nice left hand lands by Martell.
Martell has Price pressed against the cage.
Price prevents a body shot from Martell.
A bit of stalling here from Martell.
Price tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martell's elbow. #T7##BC2#
Martell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Price is defended easily by Martell.
Price misses with a looping right.
Martell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Martell scores with a nice head shot.
Price throws out a loose jab but Martell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Price throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Martell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Price fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martell manages to avoid it.
Martell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T8#
Price shoots and misses
and Martell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Price throws a poor cross that misses
and Martell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Price fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Price at a distance.
Martell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Price shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martell sprawls well. Martell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Price gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martell with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T9#
Martell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Price.
Price is trying hard to land a takedown here. Martell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Martell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Martell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Martell misses with a body shot
and Price counters with a stiff right hand.
Martell slips under a jab from Price.
Price uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Price throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Martell counters with a straight right hand.
Price ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quentain Martell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Martell misses the jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quentain Martell!

Event: RSE 68:
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
McCewen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McCewen looks to land a left hand but Laurez moved out of range nicely.
McCewen throws a right and a left that Laurez avoids nicely.
We've been informed that McCewen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Laurez staying out of range there.
It looked like Laurez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCewen.
McCewen dips to his left and cracks Laurez with an uppercut!
Laurez slips under a jab from McCewen.
A quick step to the side and Laurez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCewen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laurez . That did some damage!
McCewen throws a nice looking combination but Laurez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCewen misses with a left hand
and McCewen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCewen misses with a straight right.
McCewen throws a shot from downtown. Laurez moves away and avoids it.
McCewen lands a nice shot that snaps Laurez 's head back.
Laurez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCewen misses with a body shot.
Callum McCewen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCewen jabs Laurez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slow jab from McCewen misses its intended target.
Laurez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
McCewen moves out of range as Laurez throws a body kick.
McCewen scores with a jab.
Laurez throws a hook to the side of McCewen's head but McCewen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laurez 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCewen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laurez scrambles back to his feet.
Laurez ducks under a wild hook from McCewen.
McCewen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've been told by Laurez 's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McCewen lands a right hook to the body.
McCewen misses with a double jab.
McCewen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCewen throws a low kick but Laurez avoids it.
Laurez is looking to counter punch.
Decent striking displayed by McCewen there.
McCewen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCewen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laurez .
McCewen is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
McCewen connects with a nice looking jab.
McCewen throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from McCewen misses.
McCewen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laurez on the side of the head.
Laurez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCewens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#It looks like Callum McCewen has been cut.
McCewen misses with a straight left.
McCewen swings widly with a right hand
enabling Laurez to counter with a crisp jab.
Laurez staying out of range there.
McCewen misses with a jab to the body
and McCewen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCewen feints and then cracks Laurez 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laurez down.
Laurez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCewen throws a push kick but Laurez slaps the foot to one side.
Laurez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
McCewen throws a hook but Laurez blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Laurez misses the target.
A low kick lands for Laurez .
McCewen scores with a one two! Laurez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Laurez keeps the fight on the outside.
Laurez ducks under a wild hook from McCewen.
McCewen throws a looping overhand right but Laurez ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from McCewen misses.
McCewen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Laurez throws a leg kick but McCewen checks it.
McCewen throws a leg kick but Laurez moved away.
McCewen swings widly with a right hand
and Laurez counters with a body kick.
McCewen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laurez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Laurez throws a head kick that misses.
Laurez lands a nice shot that snaps McCewen's head back. #T4#
McCewen misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCewen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laurez is looking to counter punch.
McCewen misses the shot to the body.
Laurez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCewen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCewen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from McCewen misses.
McCewen misses with a body kick.
McCewen tries to land a leg kick but Laurez saw it coming and moves away.
McCewen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Laurez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCewen fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Callum McCewen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Callum McCewen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
McCewen misses with a few strikes there.
Laurez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCewen looks to score with a jab to the body but Laurez is just out of range.
Laurez quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - McCewen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laurez cracks McCewen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Laurez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Laurez misses its target.
Laurez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Laurez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCewen.
Laurez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Laurez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCewen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Laurez misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCewen scores with a hook to the body. Laurez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCewen throws a leg kick
and Laurez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laurez moves out of range as McCewen throws a body kick.
Callum McCewen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laurez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laurez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCewen.
McCewen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
McCewen swings for the body but Laurez moves out of range.
McCewen misses with a hook
and Laurez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laurez 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. #ROC#McCewen is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Laurez ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent McCewen clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teofomo Laurez !

Event: TOF 100
Date: Apr 12, 2024

#R1#
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Majesty.
A slow jab from Majesty misses its intended target.
Majesty throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Majesty throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Darnell Majesty has been cut.
Majesty missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Majesty is looking for a counter combo.
Majesty cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Majesty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Majesty takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A low kick from Majesty misses
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Majesty fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Majesty cracks Smith with a good jab.#T1#
Smith throws an off balance right hand
letting Majesty counter with a right hand.
Smith moves forwards but Majesty connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Majesty counters with a crisp right that sends Smith to the canvas! Majesty follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darnell Majesty!
Darnell Majesty 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2024

#R1#
Drake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dan Fieldman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Fieldman tries to sprawl but Drake drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Drake looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fieldman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Drake with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Fieldman looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake controlling the action here.
Drake scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Drake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Drake not doing much here.
Drake working Fieldman over with strikes.
Drake looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Drake passes to side control.
Drake scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
Drake just content to control the position.
Let's hope that Drake 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.
Drake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Drake manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fieldman on his heels. He'll look to pass Fieldman's guard now, I'm sure.
Drake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Drake slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Drake performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Drake looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Drake takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Drake moves nicely into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fieldman is trying to escape the position but Drake is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antoine Drake dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Drake blocks the body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Drake misses.
Fieldman misses the jab.
Fieldman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Drake takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fieldman scores with a nice strike.
Fieldman with a hook.
A punch combination from Fieldman misses.
Drake swings for the body but Fieldman moves out of range. #TD2#
Drake closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fieldman quickly recovers to half guard.
Drake 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.
Drake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Well, if Drake 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake is nestled in close to Fieldman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Drake lands with a punch from half guard.
Drake slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fieldman defending well though.
Well, if Drake 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.
Drake passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
Drake controlling the pace for now.
Drake scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fieldman?
Drake sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Drake cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Drake takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Drake has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fieldman's face.
Drake controlling from the full mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Drake.
Drake is landing with some decent strikes but Fieldman is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Drake working Fieldman over with strikes here.
Drake controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Drake with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drake with a couple of short strikes.
Drake controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antoine Drake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Drake slips a jab and a cross from Fieldman.
Drake shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fieldman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Drake misses with a wild combination.
Fieldman works the jab nicely.
Fieldman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fieldman moves out of range as Drake strikes.
Drake takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Fieldman.
Drake misses with a straight left.
Drake blocks a jab.
Fieldman cracks Drake with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Fieldman.#T1#
Fieldman connects with a solid leg kick.
Fieldman lands with a hook. Drake tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fieldman cracks a nice hook into Drake's ribs.
Fieldman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drake moves away.
Drake is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dan Fieldman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fieldman works the jab nicely.
Fieldman feints a jab promting Drake to slip. Fieldman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Drake slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fieldman tries a head kick but it misses.
Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fieldman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Drake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fieldman throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fieldman. Drake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fieldman staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fieldman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dan Fieldman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Drake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fieldman.
A jab from Fieldman misses.
Fieldman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Drake wants to land a leg kick but Fieldman is out of range. #TD2#
Drake gets the takedown into side control.
Drake moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Yet more stalling tactics from Drake.#T3#
Drake advances to mount.
Drake controlling his opponent. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Drake fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Drake putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Drake controlling from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Fieldman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Drake 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antoine Drake!

Event: RSE 67: Death Atlas
Date: Apr 10, 2024

#R1#
Strickland fails with the takedown
and Karter counters with a nice body shot.
Karter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Strickland on the side of the head. #CL2#
Strickland moves into the clinch.
Karter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Karter scores with a shot to the side of Strickland's head.
Karter stops a takedown attempt from Strickland. #BC#
Karter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strickland tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Karter counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Tucker Strickland has been cut.
Strickland doesn't manage to clinch there - Karter circles away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Strickland 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.#KD#
Karter lands a big head kick that sends Strickland tumbling to the mat! Karter takes a step backwards and waves Strickland back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strickland tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Karter counters with a crisp right that sends Strickland to the canvas! Karter follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamar Karter!

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