Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 112
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Black shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has O Brien pinned against the cage. O Brien gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
O Brien misses with a body kick.
Black moves forwards but O Brien connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Black shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts O Brien as he jumps to the side.
A big right from Black misses.
O Brien connects with a solid leg kick.
Black tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but O Brien swivels and escapes.
Miles O Brien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon Black.
Black ducks under a wild hook from O Brien.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien misses with a body shot.
We've been told by O Brien's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Black avoids the body shot from O Brien.
Black moves out of range of the body kick from O Brien.
O Brien connects with a looping right hand.
O Brien steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Black.#T1#
Black changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. O Brien tries to avoid it but Black manages to keep hold of a leg and drag O Brien to the ground. O Brien escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
O Brien throwing a counter right hand but Black manages to avoid it.
O Brien pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Brien slips a jab from Black.
Black fails with the takedown.
Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Brien throws a body shot but no joy.
Miles O Brien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Brien connects with the punch.
Black on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Black.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Brien.
O Brien moves out of range as Black strikes.
Black takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice defenses there by Black.#T2#
Black takes one to the chin there.
A swing and a miss from O Brien.
Black takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Black.
O Brien throws a counter high kick but Black was just alert enough to avoid it.
O Brien throws a nice looking combination but Black bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miles O Brien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Brien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
Black takes a swing at O Brien's ribcage but misses.
O Brien throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Black sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Black lands with an uppercut that bounces O Brien off the cage and back into range.
O Brien connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
O Brien tries a head kick but it misses.
Black fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Brien manages to avoid it.
Black fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Black shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with O Brien but O Brien pushes him off and we're back to square one.
O Brien is looking to counter punch.
Black slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
O Brien takes a body punch but keeps moving.
O Brien tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Black misses the jab.
Black throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Brien misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Black counters with a single leg into guard. O Brien didn't expect that.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but O Brien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Brien keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
O Brien is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
O Brien preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
O Brien keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black stands and throws O Brien's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Black trying to control the position but O Brien is working away.
Black content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T5#
O Brien tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Black wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
O Brien is trying to control Black's posture but Black avoids it. #SUB2#
Black is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but O Brien is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Black wants to control but O Brien is keeping him busy.
Black controlling the position from side mount. #T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
O Brien managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Black.
O Brien holds on to Black's head and controls the position momentarily.
Black throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and O Brien works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
O Brien is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Black scores with a couple of nice shots.
O Brien gets back to full guard.
Black wants to control from the top but O Brien keeps moving. #T7#
O Brien is controlling Black's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
O Brien swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Black.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Black.
O Brien jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Black misses with a body shot.
O Brien getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Black checks a leg kick.
O Brien takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
O Brien is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
O Brien paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T8#
O Brien throws a good cross that connects.
Black checks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from O Brien. Those never looked like landing.
Black changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Black shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting O Brien counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Brien misses with a right hand
and Black connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O Brien misses with a head kick.
Black swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Black bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Brien throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Black sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Black throws a hook but O Brien avoids it easily.
O Brien lands a glancing blow to the side of Black's head.#TD2#
Black gets the takedown into side control.
O Brien is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Black is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. O Brien knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T9#
O Brien stops Black from passing to mount.
O Brien sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
O Brien is staying active underneath Black, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Black is trying to work for a kimura but O Brien is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miles O Brien dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
O Brien throws a hook but Black avoids it easily.
O Brien throws the kick towards the body but Black avoids it.
O Brien uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Black misses with a body shot.
Black lands a jab.
O Brien throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #KD#
O Brien lands a big head kick that sends Black tumbling to the mat! O Brien takes a step backwards and waves Black back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Black 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!
Black takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Black is still on wobbly legs! Can O Brien finish him?
O Brien uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Black.
O Brien cracks Black with a hook to the temple - Black is on wobbly legs here! O Brien swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Black falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! O Brien wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Miles O Brien!
Miles O Brien seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 97
Date: Apr 05, 2024

#R1#
Black shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Passel as he avoids it easily.
Passel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Black tries to counter with a takedown but Passel is quick to defend against it.
No luck for Passel with that takedown attempt.
Black just misses with a punch to the body.
Black shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Passel counters with a stiff right hand.
Black looks for a takedown but Passel sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Passel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Black looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Black misses with a wild body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Black or perhaps it was just good defense by Passel, which made it look bad. #TD#
Passel gets caught napping as Black dives in and scores a takedown. Passel manages to retain guard.
Passel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Passel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Black trying to control but Passel is working from the bottom.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Passel.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Passel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Passel wants to sweep but no luck.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Passel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Black trying to control but Passel is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Black blocks a jab.
Black fails with the takedown.
Black pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Passel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Black throws a poor cross that misses
and Passel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Black scores with a jab. Passel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Black throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Black misses with a few strikes there.
Passel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Black momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Black.#TD#
Black closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Passel did well to prevent Black getting side control.#SUB2#
Passel looking for submissions off his back.
Passel 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.
Black working the head and body with strikes.
Black trying to control the action but Passel is working from the bottom. #T4#
Passel won't allow Black to pass to mount.
Black working over Passel with some ground and pound. Passel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black prevents Passel from improving his position.#SUB2#
Passel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.
Passel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Passel.
Black postures up.
Black with a flurry of punches that miss.
Black postures up in Passel's guard and throws a big left but Passel blocks it. #T5#
Passel pulls Black in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Passel is looking for a triangle but Black pushes his legs off easily.
Passel wants to sweep but no luck.
Black wants to pass the guard but Passel is keeping the position.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Passel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Black misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Black's corner calls for a 1-2. Black obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
The fighters circling - Passel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown. Passel tries to sprawl out of it but Black keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Passel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Black swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Passel counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Black!
Passel trying to control the position but Black is working away.
Black wants to control but Passel postures up.#T7#
Passel working the strikes but Black uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Black manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Black has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Passel stands and throws Black's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Passel cracks Black with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Black's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Black is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T8#
Passel creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Black sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Black tries to buck Passel off but Passel is having none of it.
Black is not content to let Passel control the position.
Passel working away.
Black is looking to regain half guard here but Passel keeps moving and retains side control.
Black is not content to let Passel control the position.
Black tries to buck Passel off but Passel is having none of it.#T9#
Passel connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Black some visible discomfort.
Passel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Passel works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Passel landing a few strikes.
Passel landing strikes. #SUB2#
Passel swings around for an armbar but Black sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Passel's guard.
Black wants to pass the guard but Passel is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Passel wants to sweep here but Black controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Passel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ben Passel will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Passel cracks Black with a right hand to the side of the head.
Devon Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Passel ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Black fails with the takedown.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Passel moves away.
Passel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Black throws the left hand but Passel avoids the punch easily.
Black has a takedown stuffed.
Ben Passel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Passel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
Passel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Passel lands an overhand right.#TD#
Black bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Passel misses with a strike from the bottom.
Black scoring with punches and elbows.
Passel struggling a bit here.
Passel is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Passel dodges the ground and pound from Black.
Passel parries the strikes from Black easily there. Black is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Passel to escape.
Passel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Passel trying to hold on to Black's head to control him but Black postures up.
Black working over Passel with some ground and pound. Passel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Passel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Passel has an active guard here but Black has managed to pass into half guard.
Passel is not content to let Black control the position.#T3#
Passel wants to control but Black is keeping busy.
Black tries to pass the half guard into mount. Passel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Passel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Passel.
Black won't allow Passel to sweep him here.
Black engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Black is working Passel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Black is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Passel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Black not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Passel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Passel throws a hook to the side of Black's head but Black sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Black tries to sprawl but Passel drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Passel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Passel is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5##SUB2#
Passel wants to work for an arm triangle but Black is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Devon Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Black wants to improve his position but Passel is controlling well.
Passel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Black actively working from the bottom here.
Passel is stalling here. Black is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Passel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Black has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Black trying to control the position but Passel is working away. #T6##SUB#
Black tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Black is looking to take a break and control but Passel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black avoids the strikes from the bottom by Passel.#T7##SUB#
Black working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Passel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Black wants to pass to mount but Passel is defending the position.
Passel is looking to control Black's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Passel avoid being mounted?
Passel trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Black manages to pass to mount!
Passel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T8##SUB#
Passel is defending against the submission attempts here by Black.
Black trying to control the action but Passel is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Passel wants to control but Black is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Passel is looking for a sweep. Black is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Black is working for a submission of some sort. #T9#
Black looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Passel is looking for a sweep. Black is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Passel taking some punishment here, with Black in his half guard.
Passel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Black scores with a couple of nice shots.
Passel gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Passel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Black dominated that second round.
That's time! Black's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Black throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Passel tries to counter it with a takedown but Black pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Black or perhaps it was just good defense by Passel, which made it look bad.
Passel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Black swings for the body but Passel moves out of range.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Passel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Passel! But no joy.
Black fails to land the takedown.
Passel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Black defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Black scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Passel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Black shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Passel sprawls well. Passel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Black gets slowly back to his feet.
Passel throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot.
Passel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Passel misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Passel 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Black lands a jab to the head.
Black rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Passel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Passel connects with a right hand. Black shakes it off.
Black closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Passel slips a jab from Black.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Black is defended easily by Passel.
Passel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice takedown defense from Passel. No joy for Black on that attempt.
Black misses with a looping right.#T3#
Passel throws a lazy uppercut
and Black counters with a nice uppercut.
Black shoots in for a takedown but Passel shows good takedown defense.
Black throws out a loose jab but Passel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Black is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Black throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Passel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Black throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Passel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black gets full guard.
Passel passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Passel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Black with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Passel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Passel connects with a nice short shot to Black's temple.
Passel prevents Black from improving his position.
Black is working hard here to advance position.
Passel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Passel wants to work for an arm triangle but Black is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Black manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5##SUB#
Black working for a triangle but Passel defends it easily.
Passel trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Black looking for a guillotine here but Passel defends easily. #SUB#
Black is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Passel defends well.#SUB#
Black looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T6#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Passel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Passel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Passel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Passel trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Passel won't allow Black to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Black gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Black moves away from the strike by Passel.
Passel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Black.#T7#
Passel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Black shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Passel as he avoids it easily.
Passel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Black misses with a double jab.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown but Passel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Black's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Black misses with a straight right.
Black shoots in and drives through. Passel sprawls well.
Black shoots in for a takedown but Passel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Passel misses.
Passel takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T8#
Passel misses with a hook. Black ducked under it nicely.
Black with a lazy takedown attempt
and Passel counters with a straight right hand.
Passel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Black to score with a decent uppercut.
Black tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Passel defends well and Black ends up having to push Passel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Black prevents a takedown attempt there.
Passel lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Black lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Passel can't get the takedown.
Black is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Black breaks from the clinch. #T9#
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Passel moves away.
Passel with the counter takedown but Black avoids it easily.
Passel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Black lands a jab to the head.
Passel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Black looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Black won't allow Passel to sweep him here.
Black passes Passel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Passel trying to control here.
Black is pressing down on Passel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Passel is holding on for now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Passel!
Ben Passel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TOF 82
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1##TD#
Black looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for May Jr!
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but May Jr keeps working.
May Jr is trying to escape the position but Black is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on May Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Black throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
May Jr is trying to control Black's posture but Black avoids it. #T1#
You can see the frustration on May Jr's face as Black controls the position.
Black'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.
May Jr holds on to Black's head and controls the position momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
May Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Black.
Kaven May Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Black shoots in for a takedown but May Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Black on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
May Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts May Jr, as that shot connected. #T2#
Black shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. May Jr defends it nicely.#TD#
May Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Black lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
May Jr working for a triangle but Black defends it easily.
Black cracks May Jr with a solid left hand.#T3#
May Jr keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
May Jr working a defensive guard here.
We've been hearing that Black has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Black engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Black trying to control but May Jr is working from the bottom.
Black throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
May Jr looking to control.
May Jr looking to control but Black passes into half guard.
Black lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Black wants to control but May Jr is keeping him busy.
Black is stalling here. May Jr is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Black seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and May Jr has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Black gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
May Jr passes the guard and advances to mount!
Black has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T5#
May Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Black is looking to escape.
Black wants to hold on but May Jr pushes him away.
May Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
May Jr tries to push Black's head away but Black is holding on tight.
Black is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
May Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Black is looking to escape.
Black is working to get back to half guard.
May Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Black is looking to escape.
Black keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T7#
May Jr controlling from mount.
Black stops May Jr from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
May Jr manages to capitalize on a mistake by Black to take his back!
Black is trying to break free.
May Jr controls the position.#T8#
May Jr gets his hands free as Black looks to control.
You can see the frustration on Black's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Black wants to control his opponent's hands but May Jr gets his hands free.
Black rolls, trying to escape but May Jr keeps control of the position.
Black manages to reverse the position and now he's in May Jr's guard. Nice work there by Black. #T9##SUB2#
May Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
May Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Black accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but May Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black is looking to work some ground and pound but May Jr has wrist control.#SUB2#
Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kaven May Jr will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
May Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Black's head.
A clash of legs there as Black blocks the low kick.
Black moves out of range as May Jr strikes.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but May Jr moves away.#TD#
Black drives through with a takedown into May Jr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
May Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
May Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
May Jr looking for a guillotine here but Black defends easily.
Black is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Black scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Devon Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Black wants to control from the top but May Jr keeps moving. #SUB2#
May Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Black wants to control from the top but May Jr keeps moving. #SUB2#
May Jr is looking for a triangle but Black pushes his legs off easily.
Black working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of May Jr's head.#T3#
Black trying to control but May Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Black is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but May Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
May Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Black's sensitive parts.
May Jr missing with a left hand there. Black was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
May Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #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.
Black misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from May Jr.
May Jr defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand.
Black fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but May Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Black drops down looking for a counter takedown but May Jr sprawls and moves away.
May Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Black counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
May Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Black counters with a nice double leg into guard.
May Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
May Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Black trying to control but May Jr is working from the bottom. #T5#
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but May Jr is retaining full guard.
May Jr keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
May Jr seems keen to control Black's posture.
Black wants to control from the top but May Jr keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
May Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
May Jr takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
Black ducks under a wild hook from May Jr.
May Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
May Jr with the inside leg kick.
May Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot.
May Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Black tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but May Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Black.
May Jr misses the shot to the body.
May Jr scores with a head kick.
Black throws an uppercut from half a mile away. May Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
May Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Black.
May Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
It seemed like May Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
May Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Black appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T7#
A looping hook to the body misses from Black. May Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaven May Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
May Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Black. Black gets slowly back to his feet.
Black throws a lazy right hand but May Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Black fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Black misses with a straight left.
Black misses with a straight right.
Black takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Black with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling May Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Black shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. May Jr defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T8#
Good leg kick by May Jr.
Black tries for a takedown but May Jr circles away easily
and May Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#TD#
Black shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Black showed some decent athleticism there.

May Jr has one foot on Black's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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!
Black avoids the head kick by May Jr.
A jab from Black misses.
May Jr looks to land a right hand but Black moved out of range.#TD#
Black closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Black lands in his opponent's guard.#T9#
Black looking to pass the guard.
Black sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Black throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but May Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kaven May Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
May Jr tries to land a front kick but Black steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
May Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Black. Black circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
May Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Black.
Black bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Black checks a leg kick.
May Jr throws the kick towards the body but Black avoids it.
May Jr connects with a body shot.
May Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
May Jr misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black lands a jab to the head.
May Jr misses with a kick to the body #TD#
so Black counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!#SUB2#
May Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Black defends it easily.
May Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
May Jr keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
May Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Black drops back looking for a leg! May Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and May Jr manages to kick Black off! Black jumps back into May Jr's guard.
Black wants to control from the top but May Jr keeps moving. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
May Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but May Jr is retaining full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Black working some strikes from top position.
Black trying to control but May Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
May Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Black lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Black trying to control but May Jr is working from the bottom.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but May Jr is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Black 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.
A low kick from May Jr is predictable there #TD#
and Black counters with a nice double leg into side control. May Jr won't be happy with that.
May Jr trying his best to control but Black has mounted him.
Black raining down hammerfists from mount.
Black is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. May Jr can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Black with good strikes from the mount here!#T4#
Black lands a couple of good shots and May Jr has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
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!
Black controlling the position well here. May Jr rolled but Black kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Will Black go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Black is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Black gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Black gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Black apologises and we restart here on the feet.
May Jr scores with the left hand. Black knows he should have avoided that one. #T5#
May Jr misses with a body kick.#TD#
Black is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in May Jr's half guard.#SUB2#
May Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Black is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and May Jr defends it well. #SUB2#
May Jr looking for submissions off his back.#T6##SUB#
Black is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
May Jr won't allow Black to pass to mount.
Black trying to control the action but May Jr is working from the bottom.
Black trying to pass the guard but May Jr defending well.
Black is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T7#
Black trying to control but May Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Black pushing down on May Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
May Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
May Jr keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully. #T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Black throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as May Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
May Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Black. May Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
May Jr slips a jab from Black.
May Jr moves away from the strike by Black.
May Jr misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Black counters with a single leg into guard. May Jr didn't expect that.
May Jr keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
May Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Black is proving a slippery customer. #T9##SUB2#
May Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Black is in close to May Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
May Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Black doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Black manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Black connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
May Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Devon Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
May Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Devon Black showed his dominance in that final round.
I think May Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaven May Jr!
A very excited looking Kaven May Jr 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 68
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Romano slips a jab from Black.
Romano connects with a body shot that sends Black's belly button to the back.
Romano throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot.
Black appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Black throws out a loose jab but Romano uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Romano has managed to clinch. #TD#
Black turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Romano tries to bench press Black off him but Black keeps the position.
Black scores with punches from side control.
Black will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Romano is looking to regain half guard here but Black keeps moving and retains side control.
Romano gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Black in particular looking to stall.
Romano is pressing down on Black's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Black wants to pass the guard but Romano is keeping the position.#T1#
Black pushes down on Romano's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Black is trying to control. Romano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Romano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Romano is controlling Black's posture.
Black passes Romano's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Black prevents Romano from improving his position.
Black controlling the pace. #T2#
Black looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Romano wants to get back to full guard.
Romano trying to hold on to Black's head to control him but Black postures up.
We've been hearing that Black has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Romano gets full guard.
Black postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Black is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Romano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Romano keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully. #T3#
Black looking to pass the guard.
Black lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Black postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Black's guard. #REVB#
Black controls Romano momentarily but Romano frees himself. #SUB#
Black looking for a guillotine here but Romano defends easily.
Romano stopping the sweep attempt from Black.
Romano cracks Black with a solid left hand.#T4#
Black is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Black looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Romano looking to sit in guard and control but Black gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Romano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Black manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Black is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Romano defends well.
Romano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Romano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Romano throws an elbow that misses. Black uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Romano's guard. Nice move by Black!#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romano is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T5#
Romano wants to improve his position but instead Black has moved into half guard.
Black prevents Romano from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Romano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Romano looking for a sweep. Not yet Romano, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black wants to control from the top but Romano keeps moving.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Romano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T6##SUB#
Black looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Romano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Black works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Romano distracts Black with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Black is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Romano postures up in Black's guard and throws a big left but Black blocks it.
Black wants to sweep here but Romano controlling him for the moment.
Romano postures up in Black's guard and throws a big left but Black blocks it. #SUB#
Romano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Black has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Romano has managed to get both his arms back between Black's legs - danger averted.
Romano looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Black wants to sweep here but Romano controlling him for the moment.
Romano throwing strikes from guard but Black blocks nicely.
Black has momentary wrist control but Romano slips an elbow through the middle.
Romano with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Romano postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Romano trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Black is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Romano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Romano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Romano content to stall in guard here.
Black wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Romano working some strikes from top position.
Black keeping moving, preventing Romano from controlling successfully.
Romano throws a big right hand that misses.
Black looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Romano looking to sit in guard and control but Black gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.#T9#
Black is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Romano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Black's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Black working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Romano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Romano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Romano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Romano stopping the sweep attempt from Black.
Romano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Black works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Romano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Black works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Romano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Black wants to sweep here but Romano controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vic Romano will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Romano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Black.#TD#
Black bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Romano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romano keeps working.
Romano gets back to half guard.
Black seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Romano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano is looking to improve his position.
Romano taking some punishment here, with Black in his half guard.
Romano wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Romano is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Black jumps into side control!
Romano is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Black connects with a nice short shot to Romano's temple.
Still in half guard, Black seems content to control.
Black takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Romano is looking to get back to full guard here but Black has managed to pass to side control instead.
Romano can't do much from the bottom here.
Black trying to control the action but Romano is working from the bottom.
Black looks up at the clock and then as Romano takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Black smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Devon Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Romano struggling a bit here.
Romano is looking for a sweep.
Black landing a few strikes.
Black tries to move into full mount but can't pass Romano's legs. #SUB#
Black looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Romano tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Romano prevents Black from moving into mount.
Romano is looking to regain half guard here but Black keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Black stalls from top position.
Black grinds an elbow into Romano's temple.
Black trying to control the position but Romano is working away.
Black is chipping away with strikes.
Black is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romano can do to turn this around?#T4#
Romano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Romano gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Black trying to control from half guard but Romano is working away.
Black perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Black is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Romano is just riding it out for now. Black eventually gives up the hold.
Romano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Romano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Black is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romano keeps working.
Romano tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.
Black working over Romano with some ground and pound. Romano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Romano manages to get to full guard.
Romano is trying to hold Black in close to prevent damage but Black has managed to pass into half guard. #T6#
Romano is looking to improve his position.
Romano gets back to full guard.
Romano keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Romano is looking to sweep but instead, Black has passed into half guard.
Romano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Romano works his way to full guard. Good work.#T7#
Black advances position into side control!
Black trying to control the position but Romano is working away.
Black working the head with strikes.
Romano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Romano gets back to half guard.
Black lands with a punch from half guard.
Romano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Black with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T8#
Black trying to control but Romano is working from the bottom.
Romano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there.
Black slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Romano.
Black postures up.
Black trying to control but Romano is working from the bottom. #T9#
Romano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Romano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Romano misses with a right hand
and Black connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Romano misses with a right hand
and Black counters with a straight right hand.
Romano just misses with a punch to the body.
Black fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Romano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Romano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Black manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Black was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Romano scores with a decent looking hook.
Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romano.
Black swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Romano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Black dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Romano throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Black counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Black.
Romano wants to sweep here but Black controlling him for the moment.
Black is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Black wants to control from the top but Romano keeps moving.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romano is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there.
Romano has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Black has passed into side control. #T1#
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romano keeps working.
Black is really struggling to control Romano but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Romano is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Black's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Black lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Black takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Black lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Romano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Romano being controlled here, momentarily.
Romano wants to sweep but no luck.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Black preventing the sweep.
Black cracks Romano with a solid left hand.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Romano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black advances position into side control!
Black trying to control the position but Romano is working away. #T3#
Black working the ground and pound.
Black trying to control the action but Romano is working from the bottom.
Romano taking a bit of punishment here - Black scoring with strikes.
Romano is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Black's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Black is looking to take a break and control but Romano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black blocks the strikes from Romano.
Romano wants to control but Black passes into side. #T4##SUB#
Black tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Black controlling the position from side mount.
Romano gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Romano wants to improve his position but Black is controlling well. #T5#
Romano moves into full guard.
Romano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Black's guard. #REVB#
Romano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Black trying to control the position here.
Romano trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Black keeping full guard, as Romano tries to pass. #T6#
Romano throwing strikes from guard but Black blocks nicely.
Romano throwing strikes but missing.
Black manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Romano manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Romano keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Romano.
Black is working Romano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Black content to stall in guard here. #T7#
Black stands up over Romano, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Black engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Romano wants to improve his position but instead Black has moved into half guard.
Black moves nicely into side control.
Black creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Romano gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Romano tries to get to full guard but Black has control of the leg. #T8#
Black is trying to control the action in half guard but Romano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Romano wants to get back to full guard.
Romano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Romano.
Romano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Black advances to half guard.
Romano wants to improve his position but Black is controlling well. #T9#
Black 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.
Romano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Black is working away from the top position though.
Black keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Black lands with a punch from half guard.
Romano is not content to let Black control the position.#SUB#
Black wants to work for an arm triangle but Romano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Romano tries to get to full guard but Black has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black is looking to take a break and control but Romano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Devon Black showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Black 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devon Black!
A very excited looking Devon Black 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 58
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Cabango darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cabango lands with a good body shot.
Cabango misses with a straight left.
A big left from Cabango misses.
Cabango throws a front kick that sends Black stumbling back into the cage.
Cabango looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Black throws a hook but Cabango avoids it easily.
Cabango misses with a straight left. #TD#
Black shoots in and gets a takedown into Cabango's guard.
Cabango keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Black's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Black stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Cabango has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Black manages to get his head free but now Cabango has transitioned to an armbar! Black grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Cabango! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zai Zai Cabango!
A victorious Zai Zai Cabango thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TOF 51
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Burlaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burlaka tries to bum rush Black with a series of wild strikes but Black uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Black attempts a counter takedown but Burlaka avoids it well and moves away.
Burlaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
Black changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burlaka tries to avoid it but Black manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burlaka to the ground. Burlaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Burlaka misses with an uppercut. Black saw that one coming.
Burlaka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Black throws a jab but it's blocked by Burlaka.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burlaka moves away.
Burlaka misses with a wild combination.
Black appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Burlaka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Black counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Burlaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
A big left from Black misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Burlaka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burlaka misses with a hook.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
Black throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burlaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Black walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burlaka missing with a left hand there. Black was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Burlaka throws out a powerful jab.
Black uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burlaka.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burlaka.
Black is looking to counter punch.
Burlaka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Black wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burlaka misses with a combination #TD#
and Black counters with a shoot takedown. Burlaka fights it but they end up in guard.
Burlaka wants to get back to his feet but Black passes into half guard.
Burlaka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Black. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REVB#
Black trying to mount his opponent but Burlaka defends it.
Burlaka pushes Black off looking to stand but Black dives back in and keeps control.
Burlaka is looking to get back to is feet but Black passes into side control.
Burlaka is trying to buck Black off.#SUB#
Black has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Burlaka is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Black yanks on the arm and Burlaka is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Black.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Devon Black!
Our winner, Devon Black, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TOF 41
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Black shoots in and drives through. May Jr sprawls well.
May Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Black scores with a jab to the body.
May Jr with a nice calf kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - May Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
May Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Black manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Black takes a swing at May Jr's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from May Jr! But no joy.
Black swats away the attempt to clinch by May Jr.
Black appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
May Jr misses with a right hand #TD#
and Black counters with a nice double leg into side control. May Jr won't be happy with that.

May Jr bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black shoots in but May Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Black misses with a combination
and May Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Black pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Black throws a jab when May Jr was well out of range.
A big right from Black misses. #CL2#
May Jr pushes Black up against the cage in a clinch.
May Jr misses with a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as May Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
May Jr lands a shoulder strike.
May Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from May Jr fails to land.
May Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
May Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Black working aggressively here. #T2#
May Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, May Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Black is trying to maintain a safe position but May Jr gets an underhook and turns Black into the cage.
May Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
May Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
May Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Black is trying to trip May Jr. He has hold of a leg but May Jr is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Black persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

May Jr has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Black off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
May Jr throws a wild body kick that Black sees coming a mile off.
Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black swats away the attempt to clinch by May Jr.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from May Jr 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 Black has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Black and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
May Jr misses with a straight right.
Black tries to counter with a takedown but May Jr is quick to defend against it.#T3#
May Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Black manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Black takes one to the chin there.
May Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Black misses its intended target.
Black swings away with a body shot that misses
and May Jr makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Black really felt that one!
May Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Black swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Black feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
May Jr has his feet on Black's thighs here. He's pushed Black off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Black screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaven May Jr!
Kaven May Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TOF 37
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Black moves out of range as Wolf strikes.
Wolf misses with a looping right.
Black misses the body punch
and Wolf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wolf misses with a hook. Black ducked under it nicely.
Black tries to counter with a takedown but Wolf is quick to defend against it.
Wolf lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Black misses with an uppercut. Wolf saw that one coming.
It seemed like Wolf was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Black throws a right hand that misses
and Wolf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Black throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Black throws a body punch but Wolf moves out of range.
Wolf misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf takes one on the button.
Black throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolf lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wolf tests Black's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolf tries to bum rush Black with a series of wild strikes but Black uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Black on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Black misses the jab.
Wolf showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Black.
Wolf with the counter takedown but Black avoids it easily.
Black ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wolf with a hook.
Wolf looks to throw the jab but Black is out of range.
Black tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Black.
Wolf throws a looping overhand right but Black ducks down to avoid it.
Wolf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Black swings for the body but Wolf moves out of range.
Wolf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Wolf misses.
Wolf misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Wolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolf.
Black is looking to wear down Wolf with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Black misses the shot to the body.
Black throws a body punch but Wolf moves out of range.
Black doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wolf makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Black looks to throw the jab but Wolf is out of range.
Black takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Black throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wolf's waist but Wolf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Black off to one side.
Black swings widly with a right hand
and Wolf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Black misses the shot to the body.
Black misses with a hook. Wolf ducked under it nicely.
Black staying out of range there.
Wolf stuns Black with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Black shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wolf eats them both and turns towards Black to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3#
Wolf scores with a body shot.
Black misses with an uppercut. Wolf saw that one coming.
Black tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wolf sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Black somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Wolf. No joy for Black on that attempt.
Black throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolf throws a shot from downtown. Black moves away and avoids it.
Wolf connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Black's hands.
Wolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Black.
Wolf is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wolf attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Black is looking for a counter combo.
Wolf moves out of range as Black strikes.
Wolf misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Black counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Black.
Black chips away with some ground and pound.#T4##SUB2#
Wolf throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Black escapes and throws Wolf's legs to the side, diving into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolf is looking to regain half guard here but Black keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Black tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Black working the body and head with strikes.
We've been hearing that Black has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wolf stops Black from passing to mount. #T5#
Wolf is trying to control Black's posture but Black avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black scoring with punches and elbows.
Wolf tries to buck Black off but Black is having none of it.
Black trying to control the position but Wolf is working away.
Wolf is looking to regain half guard here but Black keeps moving and retains side control. #T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wolf wants to control but Black postures up.
Black scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Black working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wolf struggling a bit here.
Wolf takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Black remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Wolf is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Wolf keeps trying to improve his position.
Black has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolf keeps working.
Black working away.
Wolf manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Black is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wolf sees it coming and defends easily.
Black throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Black working over Wolf with some ground and pound. Wolf looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Black passes to side control.
Wolf is trying to control Black's posture but Black avoids it.
Black lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolf keeps working.
Wolf tries to control but Black manages to take his back.
Black lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Wolf hold on?! #T9#
Black connects with a big shot to the side of Wolf's head. #SUB#
Black goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Wolf escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Black gets full guard.
Wolf must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wolf with a nice head shot there.
Black pulls Wolf in close to prevent any damage.
Wolf chips away with some ground and pound.
Black bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wolf's guard. #REVR#
Black won't allow Wolf to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Devon Black will probably get the nod.
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#
A cross from Wolf lands.
Jero Wolf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Black throws a jab when Wolf was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolf. Black does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Black looking to score a takedown here. Wolf is defending well but Black drives through and ends up in Wolf's guard.
Black engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wolf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Black lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
Wolf looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Wolf looking for subs off his back but Black has passed one foot through into half guard.
Black controlling the action here.
Black scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Black landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Black is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wolf doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Black.
Wolf is trying to get back to full guard.
Wolf trying to hold on to Black's head to control him but Black postures up. #T3##SUB#
Black 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.
Wolf is looking to control Black's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wolf avoid being mounted?
Black drops an elbow to the side of Wolf's head. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wolf is trying to maintain the position but Black is very close to passing his half guard.
Wolf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Black. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wolf has hold of Black's hands but Black slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Black is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wolf is just riding it out for now. Black eventually gives up the hold.
Wolf keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wolf trying to control from the bottom. #T5#
Black is looking to take a break and control but Wolf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wolf has hold of Black's hands but Black slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wolf wants to control but Black is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Black passes to full mount!
Black with good strikes from the mount here!
Wolf tries to lock up and control but Black gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Black lands a heavy elbow.
Wolf working to try and regain half guard. #T6#
Black is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wolf can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Black is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wolf manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wolf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wolf is looking to control Black's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wolf avoid being mounted?
Black is keen to just control but Wolf is a slippery customer.#T7#
Black landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wolf wants to get back to full guard but Black has passed into side control.
Wolf is trying to control Black's posture but Black avoids it.
Wolf is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wolf is looking to regain half guard here but Black keeps moving and retains side control.
Wolf tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Black easily slips into full mount!
Wolf is bucking up trying to escape but Black cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T8#
Wolf wants to hold on but Black pushes him away.
Black cracks Wolf with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wolf wants to control but Black is having none of it.
Black lands a big shot there that rocks Wolf but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wolf is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Black putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wolf is trying desperately to improve position.#T9#
Black looking to control but Wolf is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wolf tries to hold on but Black pushes him away.
Black postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wolf looks a forlorn figure.
Wolf is looking to improve his position but Black isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Black goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Wolf turns into him and now he's in Black's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black pulls Wolf in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Black dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Wolf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Black.
Wolf throws a shot from downtown. Black moves away and avoids it.
Black stuns Wolf with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wolf throws a hook but Black avoids it easily.
Black tries to counter with a takedown but Wolf is quick to defend against it.
Black looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolf is just out of range.
Wolf swings for the body but Black moves out of range.
A big left from Black misses.
Black fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Wolf.
Black rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Wolf counter with a right hand.
Wolf swings for the body but Black moves out of range.
Wolf throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Wolf slips a straight right by Black.
Wolf let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Black fails with the takedown.
Black takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Black swings for the body but Wolf moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wolf! But no joy.
Wolf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Black.
Black slips a jab and a cross from Wolf.
Wolf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolf scores with a hook.
Wolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
Wolf throws a hook to the side of Black's head but Black sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Black misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Black shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Black showed some decent athleticism there.
Black lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolf is looking to improve his position.
Black throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Black prevents Wolf from improving his position.
Wolf moves into full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Wolf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Black doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Black manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolf can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Black controls the pace.
Black scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wolf wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Wolf has an active guard here but Black has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Black is looking for a kimura but Wolf is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Black to get the leverage.
Black is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolf can do to turn this around?
Wolf trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Wolf wants to control but Black is having none of it.
Black prevents Wolf from getting the reversal.#T5#
Black wants to control the pace but Wolf is squirming around nicely.
Black looking to finish Wolf with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wolf!#SUB#
Black jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wolf manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wolf tries to bench press Black off him but Black keeps the position.
Black slows the pace down. #SUB#
Black is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wolf is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T6#
Black tries to score with some ground and pound. Wolf controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ground and pound from Black seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wolf can't do much from the bottom here.
A control attempt from Wolf but he's now mounted!
Black scoring with strikes but Wolf is staying in there. #T7#
Black looking to control but Wolf is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wolf tries to lock up and control but Black gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wolf in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wolf takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wolf is working to get back to half guard.
Black in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Black working Wolf over with strikes here.
Black lands a couple of good shots and Wolf has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Jero Wolf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T8#
Black trying to control.
Devon Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Black looking for the choke but no joy.
Wolf wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Black is working for a rear naked choke. Wolf is not defending it well and Black has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Wolf refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Wolf's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Devon Black!
Devon Black seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 27
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Delta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Black fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Black steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Delta.
Black now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Delta scores with a nice strike.
Black takes a swing at Delta's ribcage but misses.
Black throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Delta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oscar Delta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Black drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Black is standing up over Delta. Delta looks to escape but Black dives into side control. #REVR#
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!
Black cracks Delta with a big right hand but Delta just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Delta is looking to regain half guard here but Black keeps moving and retains side control.
Delta looks to move to half guard but instead Black has passed into mount! Damn!
Delta is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Black looking to control and managing it successfully.
Delta has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Black working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Black with the ground and pound from mount.
Black with the ground and pound from mount.
Black connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Black landing shots from mount.
Black breaks from Delta's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Black looking to finish Delta with some ground and pound. This is bad for Delta!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Black scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Delta?
Delta is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T2#
Black with the ground and pound from mount.
Black has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Black raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Black cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Delta tries to hold on but Black pushes him away.
Black takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Delta is working to get back to half guard.
Black looking to finish Delta with some ground and pound. This is bad for Delta!#T3#
Black lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Delta is looking to improve his position but Black isn't that keen on the idea.
Black working the ground and pound effectively.
Black in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #ROC2#Delta is rocked!
Black sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Delta is in all sorts of trouble here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Black working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Black controlling from mount.
Delta is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Black controlling the position easily from mount.
Black avoids the attempt from Delta to control.
Delta is in a horrible position here. Black smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Black scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Black lands with some strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black lands a big elbow.
Oh Delta is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Black landing punches.
Black postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Delta in real trouble here! The ref calls for Delta to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devon Black!
Devon Black seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WFC 44: Nomura v Dragon Li
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Black takes a swing at Carden's ribcage but misses.
Carden lands the left hand.
Black takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Carden throws a hook to the side of Black's head but Black sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Black! But no joy.
Carden catches Black with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Carden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Black.
Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Black scores with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Carden misses its intended target.
Black scores with a body shot.
Black jabs at Carden's body.
Black ducks under a wild hook from Carden.
Carden thuds a left hand into Black's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
Black avoids the body shot from Carden. #T1#
Black lands with an overhand left.
Black looks to land a left hand but Carden moved out of range nicely.
Black throws a looping overhand right but Carden ducks down to avoid it.
Carden went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Carden throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Carden finds it's way through Black's defenses.
Carden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Carden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carden connects with a right hand. Black shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Black. Carden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Black misses the jab.
A left lands for Carden.
Black shoots in but no luck this time.
Carden is looking to counter punch.
Black throws a jab when Carden was well out of range.
Carden slips under a jab from Black.
Carden is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thomas Carden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carden misses the shot to the body.
Carden lands a jab to Black's midsection.#T2#
Carden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Black.
Black throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carden's waist but Carden gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Black off to one side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Black releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big right from Carden misses.
A nice combination there by Carden.
Black tries for a takedown but Carden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thomas Carden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon Black.
Carden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Black takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Carden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Carden scores with a nice right hand.
Carden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Black with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carden counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas Carden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carden throws a lazy right hand but Black sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Black with the counter takedown but Carden avoids it easily.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Carden as he connects with a hook.
Carden lands a really nice looking cross but Black seems unphased. #TD2#
Black throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Carden was covering up waiting for the punch and Black finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Black is in close to Carden's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Carden on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carden tries to get out of the position.
Black wants to pass the guard but Carden is keeping the position.
Black working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Black passes Carden's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Black trying to control from Carden's half guard. Carden has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
Black wants to pass the guard but Carden is keeping the position.
Black being controlled here momentarily.
Black wants to control from the top but Carden keeps moving.
Carden trying to control the position.
Black wants to control from the top but Carden keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Carden dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Carden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Black counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Black landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Carden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Black can do to turn this around?
Black takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Black is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carden has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black thows a huge punch but Carden dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Black is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carden is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Carden is refusing to be controlled, as Black sits in half guard.
Black has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Black there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Carden is in all sorts of trouble here.
Carden is working hard here to advance position.
Black lands with some strikes.#T2#
Black looking to control but Carden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Carden wants to control but Black is having none of it.
Carden working to try and regain half guard.
Black with a couple of short strikes.
Black is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Carden keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Carden looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T3#
Black is punishing Carden with strikes - can he finish him?!
Carden is keeping busy.
Black throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Black struggling to land strikes to the head as Carden covers up.
Carden wants to escape the position.
Carden covering up well under a series of strikes from Black.
Black lands with a hammerfist to the side of Carden's head.#T4#
Carden wants to escape the position.
Black misses with a punch to the head.
Carden is trying to break free.
Carden has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Black.#SUB2#
Carden defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Carden just trying to survive but Black is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Our spies down at at Triumph Over Fear inform us that Black has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Black lands a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Carden won't enjoy being in this position. Black looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Carden is tapping - it's over boys! Black picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Devon Black!
An out of breath Devon Black thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WFC 41: Chai v Kadurov
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Trills pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trills with a nice calf kick.
A head kick by Trills misses #TD#
and Black counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Trills!
We've been hearing that Black has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Black has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Trills is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Black yanks on the arm and Trills is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Black.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Devon Black!
An out of breath Devon Black thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WFC 35: Gomi v Lacasa II
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Mullen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Black napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Black struggling a bit here.
Mullen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Black sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Black is looking for a sweep.
Black isn't going anywhere.
Mullen trying to control the action but Black is working from the bottom.
Mullen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Black haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mullen trying to control the position but Black is working away. #T1#
Black regains half guard.
Mullen trying to pass the guard but Black defending well.
Black is refusing to be controlled, as Mullen sits in half guard.
Black on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mullen is looking to advance position but Black won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mullen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Black has managed to free his arm - good work.
Black wants to control but Mullen is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mullen trying to control the action but Black is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Black looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mullen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Black wants to control but Mullen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Black is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Black regains full guard. Nicely done.
Black wants to sweep here but Mullen controlling him for the moment.
Mullen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mullen wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mullen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Black working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mullen has passed into half guard!
Mullen is trying to control the action in half guard but Black is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Mullen throwing shots but Black is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, Mullen seems content to control.
Mullen prevents Black from improving his position.
Mullen wants to control but Black is keeping him busy.
Mullen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Black gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mullen trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mullen's guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Mullen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mullen moves away.#TD2#
Mullen gets a double leg takedown into Black's guard.#SUB#
Black escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mullen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mullen wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Mullen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mullen stands up over Black, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mullen throwing strikes but missing.
Mullen passes Black's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Mullen is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Mullen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Black is pressing down on Mullen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nick Mullen has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Black is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Black trying to keep a closed guard but Mullen is proving a slippery customer.
Mullen controlling from the top position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mullen wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving. #SUB#
Black is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mullen defends well.
Mullen forces his way into half guard.
Mullen moves into full mount! Black won't be happy about that!
Black wants to control but Mullen is having none of it.
Black is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Mullen cracks Black with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mullen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mullen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Black is looking to improve his position but Mullen isn't that keen on the idea.
Mullen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Black regains half guard.
Mullen is trying to control. Black wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Mullen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mullen tries to pass to full mount but Black defends it. #SUB2#
Mullen is trying to work for a kimura but Black is defending well.
Black wants to improve his position but Mullen is controlling well.
Mullen throwing shots but Black is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mullen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Black is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Mullen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mullen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Black's waist but Black gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mullen off to one side.
Mullen closes the distance and clinches up with Black, looking for a takedown. Mullen pushes Black against the cage but Black circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mullen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Black but Black pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Devon Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Mullen.
Mullen fails with a takedown attempt.
Black tries to counter with a takedown but Mullen is quick to defend against it.
Black loads up on a big right hand but Mullen slips the punch.
Mullen slips a straight right by Black.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullen fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Black as Mullen shoots in.
Black changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mullen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Black avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Mullen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Black. Mullen does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Mullen clinches up with Black and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Black jumps guard.
Mullen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Black keeping moving, preventing Mullen from controlling successfully.
Black is trying to control the position but Mullen postures up. #T2#
Black is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mullen is looking for a sweep. Black is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mullen is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Black is trying to work for a kimura but Mullen is defending well.
Black is thwarting Mullen's attempts to control the position.
Mullen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mullen is trying to control but Black manages to pass to mount! #T3#
Black looking to control but Mullen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Black working for a submission but Mullen is keeping him at bay.
Mullen tries to hold on but Black pushes him away.
Mullen is desperately trying to improve his position but Black has a good base and remains in mount.
Nick Mullen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Black sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Black tries to control but Mullen wriggling away.
Mullen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mullen keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mullen tries to lock up and control but Black gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Devon Black showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mullen 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: WFC 33: Dude v Mferi
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Black avoids the body shot from Little.
Black with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Little to score with a decent uppercut.
Little throws a shot from downtown. Black moves away and avoids it.
Black with the counter takedown but Little avoids it easily.
Little misses with a hook #TD2#
and Black counters with a single leg into guard. Little didn't expect that.
Black's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like Black might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Black slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Black looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Black is putting a hurting on Little here, landing some big shots from side control.
Black lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've been hearing good reports from Little's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Little dodges the ground and pound from Black.
Black moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Black goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Little rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Black's guard! Nice work there by Little! #T2##SUB2#
Little avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Little stays in close to Black's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Black is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Little is aware though and is defending well.
Black has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Little trying to stand up but can't free himself from Black's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black is trying to keep Little in close.
Little preventing the sweep. #T3#
Little has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Black is proving hard to escape from.
Little trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Black is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black trying to keep a closed guard but Little is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Black working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Little doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Little manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Little wanted to stand there but Black had control of the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Black looking for a sweep. Not yet Black, not yet.
Little wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving. #SUB2#
Black pushes a forearm under Little's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Little is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Devon Black!
Devon Black thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 50: Ilmarinen vs Holly
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Black just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Hebbnesium on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Black tries to land a front kick but Hebbnesium steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hebbnesium defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Black.#CL#
Hebbnesium darts in and clinches Black up against the cage.
Hebbnesium wants a takedown. #TD2#
Black has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hebbnesium uses from the top position.
Our spies down at at Temple of Fitness inform us that Black has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hebbnesium wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving. #SUB#
Hebbnesium has gone for a leg lock! Black slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hebbnesium's guard.#REVB#
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Hebbnesium is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hebbnesium throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T1#
Black passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Black lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Black wants to control but Hebbnesium is keeping him busy.
Hebbnesium is trying to escape the position but Black is controlling the position.
Hebbnesium bucks up and tries to throw Black off but instead Black has got his back!
Black throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Hebbnesium!
Hebbnesium trying to get back to his feet but Black is in full control for now. #T2#
Black tries to keep control of the position but Hebbnesium is staying busy.#SUB2#
Black has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Hebbnesium is defending well but eventually Black manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Hebbnesium has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Devon Black!
A victorious Devon Black thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Oliverium Hebbnesium was interviewed post fight and said 'At least I did a 360 Kickflip Double Penetration Ollie the other day........'.

Event: HFC 43: Ilmarinen vs Babula
Date: Oct 23, 2022

#R1#
Black tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Timms is able to avoid easily.
Timms misses with a straight right.
Black half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Timms misses with a series of wild punches.
Black keeps the fight on the outside.
A leg kick checked by Timms.
Black throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Timms sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Timms with the counter takedown but Black avoids it easily.
Black lands with a shot to the body.
Black throws a leg kick but Timms sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD2#
Timms closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Black did well to prevent Timms getting side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black wants to control but Timms is keeping busy.
Timms content to control rather than advance.
Black trying to control here. #T1##SUB2#
Timms is looking for a kimura here.
It looks like Timms is going to stand back up.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Timms controlling the action here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Timms checks a leg kick.
Timms was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
Timms instigates a clinch. #TD#
Black has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Timms uses from the top position.
Black trying to control the position.
Timms not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Black pulls Timms in to control the position. #T3##SUB#
Black throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Timms escapes and throws Black's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Timms is putting a hurting on Black here, landing some big shots from side control. #SU2#
Timms decides to stand back up. Timms steps back and let's Black get back to his feet.
Black tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Timms counters with a single leg into guard. Black didn't expect that.
Black is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Timms is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Black is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Timms's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Irving Timms dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Timms avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Black enables Timms to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Black manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Black looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Black seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB2#
Timms thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Black is looking for a triangle but Timms pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black wants to control but Timms passes easily into half guard.
Irving Timms has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black wants to control but Timms is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Timms is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1##SUB2#
Black is defending against the submission attempts here by Timms. #SU2#
Timms stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Black to get to his feet. #CL2#
Timms moves into the clinch.
Timms is pressed up against the cage. Black has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Timms down to the mat. Timms avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Timms fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Black to the ground. Timms is now in Black's guard.
We've been informed that Timms has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Black wants to control the position but Timms says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Timms is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Well, if Timms 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.
Let's hope that Timms 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.
Timms has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Timms takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Black is trying to maintain the position but Timms is very close to passing his half guard.
Timms prevents Black from improving his position.
Black is looking to get back to full guard here but Timms has managed to pass to side control instead.
Black manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Timms is controlling Black's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Black wants to take a breather but Timms is having none of it. #T4##ES2#
Timms pushes Black off and gets back to his feet.
Black throws out a loose jab but Timms uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Timms counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Timms.
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!
Black can't keep his opponent in guard - Timms advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Timms looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Timms is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Timms's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Timms's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Irving Timms 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#
Black lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Black tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Timms was well out of range. Poor timing from Black.#TD2#
Timms shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Black trying to control from the bottom.
Timms with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Black wants to control but Timms is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timms performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Timms uses his free foot to push down on Black's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Black.
Black wants to control but Timms is having none of it.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Black is in all sorts of trouble here.
Black sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Black looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Black is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Timms scores with a couple of nice shots.
Timms performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Timms not doing much here.
Black tries to get to full guard but Timms has control of the leg. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Black looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Timms shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Timms showed some decent athleticism there.
Timms is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Timms seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Timms seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

And that's the end of the fight!
Irving Timms comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Timms 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight for Irving Timms!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Irving Timms!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Irving Timms!

Irving Timms wins by unanimous decision!
Irving Timms very nearly forgot to thank Hoarse Pills amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: HFC 36: Ilmarinen vs Tintley 2
Date: Sep 25, 2022

#R1#
Black misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Esponosa counters with a shoot takedown. Black fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Black has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Esponosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Esponosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Esponosa is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Black is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Esponosa defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Black has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Esponosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Esponosa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Esponosa advances position into side control!
Esponosa just content to control the position. #SUB#
Esponosa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Black, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Esponosa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Esponosa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Black trying to control but Esponosa flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Esponosa not allowing Black to control his hands.
Esponosa trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Black doesn't escape. #T3#
Black tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Black is working to get back to half guard.
Black slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Esponosa is thwarting Black's attempts to control the position.
Black is looking for a sweep. Esponosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Black wants to control but Esponosa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Black wants to improve his position but Esponosa is controlling well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Esponosa seems to be working for a kimura but Black defends the submission attempt.
Black trying to control here. #SUB2#
Black looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Esponosa controlling the action here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esponosa connects with a single shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Esponosa dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Esponosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Black slips a jab from Esponosa.
Black throws a leg kick but Esponosa sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Esponosa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Esponosa breaks from the clinch.
Black throws out a loose jab but Esponosa uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Esponosa gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Esponosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Esponosa scores with a three punch combo!
Esponosa misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Esponosa clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Esponosa manages to break the clinch.
Black swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Esponosa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esponosa trying to mount his opponent but Black defends it. #SUB2#
Black looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Esponosa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Esponosa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esponosa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Black!
Black is looking to improve his position but Esponosa isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Esponosa seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Black is holding on tight.
Esponosa avoids the attempt from Black to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esponosa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Black is desperately trying to improve his position but Esponosa has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Black is trying to reverse the position but instead Esponosa has taken his back - oops!
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.
Esponosa'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.#SUB#
Esponosa has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Black has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Black turns into Esponosa and is now in his guard. #T4#
Esponosa has his hands on Black's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Esponosa working for submissions but it's allowed Black to get to half guard.
Esponosa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Esponosa controls Black momentarily but Black frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Esponosa dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Esponosa throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
Black throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Esponosa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Black!
Esponosa is staying tight to Black's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Black is looking for a sweep.
Black manages to work his way to half guard, despite Esponosa's best efforts.
Esponosa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Black wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esponosa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Esponosa seems to be working for a kimura but Black defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Black actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Black trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SU#
Esponosa gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Black slips a straight right by Esponosa.
Esponosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Esponosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Black can do to turn this around?
Black throws a low kick but Esponosa avoids it.
Esponosa misses the jab.
Black misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Esponosa avoids the head kick by Black.
Esponosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Black tries to counter it with a takedown but Esponosa pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Esponosa has closed the distance and engaged Black in a clinch.
Esponosa prevents Black from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Esponosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Esponosa lands a glancing blow to the side of Black's head.
Black just misses with a punch to the body.
Black misses the shot to the body.
Esponosa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Black momentarily. #CL#
Esponosa clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Esponosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Esponosa clinches up with Black and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Esponosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Black uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Esponosa.
Ricardo Esponosa is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Black tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Esponosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Black.
Esponosa throws a hook to the side of Black's head but Black sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Black moves forwards but Esponosa connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Esponosa has closed the distance and engaged Black in a clinch. #BC#
Esponosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Black defending well as Esponosa loads up on a big left hand.
Black with the counter takedown but Esponosa avoids it easily.
Esponosa misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Black misses #TD#
and Esponosa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Black has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Esponosa is working away from the top position though.
Esponosa passes to side control.
Esponosa advances nicely into full mount. #T4#
Esponosa controlling from the full mount.
Ricardo Esponosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esponosa throws some wild stikes that Black manages to avoid easily.
Black stops Esponosa from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Esponosa controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Esponosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Esponosa 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 Alec Ball scores the fight for Ricardo Esponosa!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Ricardo Esponosa!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Ricardo Esponosa!

Ricardo Esponosa wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Ricardo Esponosa started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Devon Black spoke after the fight, saying 'Esponosa was a fierce opponent! I didn't expect the fight to go any different. Best of luck to Ricardo's career!'.

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