Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 108
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Blue jabs Charleston right on the nose. Charleston blinks but takes it well.
Blue avoids a kick to the body.
Charleston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Charleston cracks Blue with a good jab.
Blue moves out of range of the body kick from Charleston.
Charleston tries a head kick but it misses.
Blue blocks a head kick by Charleston.
Charleston slips under a jab from Blue.
Charleston is looking to land body kicks.
Blue's coach down at Triumph Over Fear was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Blue's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Blue misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Charleston.
Blue bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Charleston lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blue takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Blue walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Charleston digs a good body shot into Blue's ribs.
Blue looks to score with a jab to the body but Charleston is just out of range.
We've been told by Charleston's head coaches at Temple of Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Charleston jabs at Blue's body.
Blue connects with a single shot there.
Blue slips a jab from Charleston.
Blue fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Charleston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blue throws a head kick that misses
and Charleston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blue moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Blue was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blue blocks a head kick by Charleston.
Charleston looks to land a right hand but Blue moved out of range.
Blue throws out a counter right but Charleston avoids it with no problem.
Blue ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Charleston moves away.
It looked like Charleston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blue.
Blue scores with a nice strike.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Charleston. Blue shrugs it off though.
Blue delivers a nice body kick.#CL2#
Blue gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blue connects with a nasty looking knee right to Charleston's face.
Blue lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Charleston lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blue gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Charleston on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blue misses with an elbow over the top.
Charleston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Blue just misses with a elbow thrown towards Charleston's brow.
Charleston tries to throw a body punch but Blue avoids it by throwing Charleston back against the cage.
Charleston scores with a shot to the side of Blue's head. #T3#
Charleston misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Charleston fails to land.
Blue connects with a nasty looking knee right to Charleston's face.
Blue scores with a knee to the head.
Blue tries to work over Charleston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Charleston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Charleston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blue looking to throw knees to the head but Charleston is blocking nicely.
Charleston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Charleston gets through Blue's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blue tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blue lands a body shot.
Charleston stalling against the cage.
Charleston gets through Blue's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Blue tries to land knees in the clinch but Charleston avoids the damage to the body.
Blue blocks a body shot from Charleston.
Blue using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Charleston can't find room to land a body shot as Blue controls the action.
Blue tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blue lands with a short shot to the head.
Charleston tries a body shot but Blue blocks it.
Blue swings wildly with an uppercut but Charleston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charleston is pushing Blue up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Blue misses with a short punch on the inside.
Charleston avoids a wild elbow strike from Blue.#T5#
Charleston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Charleston stalls.
Blue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Charleston.
Charleston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Charleston digs a right hand into Blue's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blue's gas tank.
Blue blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blue gets through Charleston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blue is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Charleston looking to stall.
Charleston trying to stall but Blue improves his position.
Charleston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Blue tries to throw a body punch but Charleston avoids it by throwing Blue back against the cage. #T6#
Charleston lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blue.
Blue lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Charleston avoiding damage as Blue throws knees to the body.
Charleston lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charleston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Charleston is pushing Blue up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Blue utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Blue misses with a short punch on the inside.
Charleston dodges an elbow strike from Blue.
Blue throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T7#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Charleston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blue tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blue misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blue using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Charleston has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Charleston scores with a hook to the body.
Blue lands a body punch.
Blue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Charleston avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Blue just misses with a elbow thrown towards Charleston's brow.
Charleston blocks an elbow strike from Blue.
Blue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Charleston avoids it.
Blue tries a knee to the head but Charleston blocks it.
Blue misses with a hook to the ribs.
Charleston presses Blue against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Charleston taking a breather.
Blue misses with a punch on the inside. #T8#
Charleston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blue tries to land a knee to the head but Charleston blocks with his arms.
Charleston working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blue trying to land knees to the body.
Blue lands an elbow inside.
Charleston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Charleston managing to block the knees to the body from Blue.
Blue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Charleston.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charleston can't find room to land a body shot as Blue controls the action.
Blue lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Blue fails to land.
Charleston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Charleston. #T9#
Blue lands a good knee to the midsection. Charleston won't want to take too many of those.
Charleston tries a body shot but Blue blocks it.
Blue looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Charleston on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Charleston misses with the head strike.
Charleston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blue lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Charleston pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Blue. #BC#
Charleston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Charleston throws a wild body kick that Blue sees coming a mile off.
Nice uppercut there from Blue.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lloyd Blue dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Blue avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Charleston punishes Blue's body with a nice straight punch.
Charleston misses with a body kick.
Blue swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blue misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Charleston finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Charleston throws a body kick that misses.
Blue looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Charleston connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Charleston lands but Blue takes it in his stride.
Blue blocks a head kick by Charleston.
Blue steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Charleston.
Levon Charleston is winning the standup battle so far.
Blue lands a nice looking body kick.
Charleston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blue was well out of range. Poor timing from Charleston.
Blue thinks about the counter body kick.#T1#
A head kick by Charleston misses
and Blue counters with a stiff right hand.
Charleston misses the jab.
Charleston scores with a hook.
Blue throws a lazy head kick
and Charleston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blue throws a series of punches but Charleston moves out of range.
Blue tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charleston was well out of range. Poor timing from Blue.
Blue on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Charleston looks to land a body kick but Blue moved away.
Charleston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Charleston throws a wild body kick that Blue sees coming a mile off.
Charleston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blue throws out the jab. #T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blue.
Charleston was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blue ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Charleston moves away.
Charleston quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Blue in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Charleston fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blue has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Charleston scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Charleston is looking to slow Blue down with leg kicks.
Blue tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Charleston lands a jab to the nose.
Blue keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blue tries to counter with a clinch but Charleston shakes him off and moves away.
Charleston throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Blue counter with a right hand.
Charleston misses with an uppercut. Blue saw that one coming.
Blue now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Charleston lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blue misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Charleston misses with a few strikes there.
Nice body kick from Charleston.
A telegraphed right hand from Blue misses the target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Blue crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Charleston - the referee stops the clock and Blue gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Charleston. Blue manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Charleston motions for Blue to come forward. Charleston throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Charleston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blue.
Levon Charleston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charleston misses with a body shot.
Blue tries to counter with a clinch but Charleston shakes him off and moves away.
A good leg kick by Charleston.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Blue. Charleston shrugs it off though.
Charleston misses with a body kick.#T4#
Blue throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Charleston looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Charleston connects with a high kick.
Blue fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blue lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Charleston.
Blue has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Charleston.
Charleston thows a body kick. Blue tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Blue scores with a crisp jab that stopped Charleston in his tracks.
Blue changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Charleston is looking to land body kicks.
Blue looks for the body kick but Charleston saw that one coming.
Charleston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T5#
Blue blocks the body kick.
As Charleston backs off Blue throws a huge counter combo but Charleston manages to avoid it all.
Blue avoids the head kick by Charleston.
Blue throws a lazy right hand but Charleston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blue throws a push kick but Charleston slaps the foot to one side.
A punch lands to the side of Charleston 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Charleston thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Blue if he has to take too many more of those.
Charleston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blue.
Blue misses with a body shot.
Charleston was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blue takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blue takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Charleston fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blue has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T6#
Blue throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blue lands a body shot.
Jab by Blue.
Charleston throws a head kick that misses
and Blue counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charleston throws a head kick but Blue moves out of range.
Blue misses with a body kick.
Charleston throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blue scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Charleston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blue sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blue tries to counter with a clinch but Charleston shakes him off and moves away.
Blue throws the kick towards the body but Charleston avoids it.#T7#
Charleston throws an off balance right hand
and Blue counters with a straight right hand.
Blue looks to land a left hand but Charleston moved out of range nicely.
Charleston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Charleston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blue throws a push kick but Charleston slaps the foot to one side.
Nice uppercut there from Blue.
Blue throws a head kick but Charleston moves out of range.
Charleston throws the kick towards the body but Blue avoids it.
Charleston avoids the head kick by Blue.
A lazy body kick from Charleston #CL2#
and Blue counters by clinching up.
Charleston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blue lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Charleston can't find room to land a body shot as Blue controls the action. #T8#
Charleston tries a body shot but Blue blocks it.
Charleston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blue misses with some punches.
Blue throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blue pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Blue tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Charleston tries to throw a body punch but Blue avoids it by throwing Charleston back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blue misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Charleston.
Charleston blocks an elbow strike from Blue.
Blue looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Charleston blocks an uppercut. #T9#
Blue lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blue missing with knees to the body.
Blue has a couple of punches blocked by Charleston.
Charleston looking to slow down the pace here.
Blue will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Charleston up against the cage.
Blue throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Charleston blocks it with crossed arms.
Charleston tries to throw a body punch but Blue avoids it by throwing Charleston back against the cage.
Blue prevents a body shot from Charleston.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Blue.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Charleston takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lloyd Blue will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Blue scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blue bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blue lands a two punch combo.
Blue throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Charleston counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Blue tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charleston was well out of range. Poor timing from Blue.
It looked like Charleston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Both fighters circling a little - Charleston finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Charleston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue blocks a head kick by Charleston.
Charleston misses with a body shot
and Blue counters with a stiff right hand.
Blue dips to his left and cracks Charleston with an uppercut!#T1#
Charleston looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Charleston misses with a head kick.
Charleston throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Blue counters with a nice uppercut.
Charleston scores with a hook to the body. Blue takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blue has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blue there as he acknowledges the shot.
Charleston throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blue is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Charleston looks to throw the jab but Blue is out of range.
Blue throws a good cross that connects.
Decent striking displayed by Blue there.
Blue throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big left from Blue misses. #T2#
A big left from Blue misses.
Blue throws a jab when Charleston was well out of range.
Blue takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Charleston throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Charleston misses the shot to the body.
Charleston goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Charleston slips a jab from Blue.
Blue fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Charleston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blue loads up on a big right hand but Charleston slips the punch.
Charleston lands a head shot.
Blue looks to land a left hand but Charleston moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Blue ducks under a wild hook from Charleston.
Charleston throws a body shot but no joy.
Blue throws a sloppy head kick
and Charleston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Charleston throws a nice looking combination but Blue bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Charleston throws a hook but Blue avoids it easily.
Blue misses with a head kick.
Blue missing with a left hand there. Charleston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Charleston looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Charleston throws a head kick but Blue moves out of range.
Blue takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Charleston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Charleston takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Charleston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Charleston there as he acknowledges the shot.
Charleston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Charleston misses with a hook. Blue ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blue.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blue tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Charleston.
Some wild striking there from Blue.
Blue takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Levon Charleston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Blue uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Charleston.
Blue moves out of range as Charleston strikes.
Blue wants to counter with a clinch but Charleston pushes him away.
Charleston misses with a body shot.
A jab from Blue misses.
Blue keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blue looks to throw the jab but Charleston is out of range.
Charleston looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Blue lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Charleston connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Blue throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blue thows a left - swing and a miss!
Charleston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blue.#T6#
Charleston scores with a push kick.
Blue drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice body kick there by Charleston.
Blue takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blue has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Charleston finds it's way round the side to connect with Blue's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charleston throws a head kick but Blue moves out of range.
Charleston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blue momentarily.
Charleston misses with a body shot.
Blue scores with a nice body kick.
Charleston throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice cross by Charleston.#T7#
Charleston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Charleston avoids the body shot from Blue. #CL2#
Blue rushes Charleston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blue pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Blue misses with the head strike.
Charleston can't find room to land a body shot as Blue controls the action.
Blue landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Blue putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Charleston in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Blue lands a body punch in the clinch.
Charleston blocks an elbow strike.
Blue scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blue pressing his opponent against the cage.
Charleston misses with a punch on the inside. #T8#
Charleston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blue misses with a body punch.
Blue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Charleston avoids it.
Charleston blocking some punches.
Charleston misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blue.
Charleston blocks an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blue swings wildly with an uppercut but Charleston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charleston working aggressively here.
Blue blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T9#
Blue lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Charleston.
Blue misses with the head strike.
Charleston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blue blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Charleston looking to slow down the pace here.
Charleston lands a nice shot to the body.
Blue blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lloyd Blue seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Charleston is defending well for now.
Blue using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Charleston has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Charleston tries to work over Blue's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Charleston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Charleston lands a hook that snaps the head of Blue backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blue.
Charleston tries to throw a body punch but Blue avoids it by throwing Charleston back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lloyd Blue.
I've got Blue 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lloyd Blue!
A victorious Lloyd Blue thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TOF 99
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Jab from Blue.
Nielson looks to land a body kick but Blue moved away.
Blue looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blue scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blue throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blue misses with a looping right.
Blue connects with a solid leg kick.
Blue throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blue avoids the head kick by Nielson.
Blue throws a lazy right hand but Nielson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blue lands a body shot.
Patrick Nielson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nielson throws a lazy right hand but Blue sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blue throws the left hand but Nielson avoids the punch easily.
Blue tries a head kick but it misses.
Nielson looks for the body kick but Blue saw that one coming. #T1#
Blue is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nielson.
Nielson throws a quick counter head kick but Blue was just out of range.
Blue dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nielson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blue.
Nielson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nielson avoids the head kick by Blue. #TD#
Nielson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Blue is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Blue wants to get back to his feet but Nielson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nielson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blue wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nielson wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Nielson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Blue is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Blue controls Nielson momentarily but Nielson frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Blue takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blue throws a head kick that misses.
Blue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nielson works the jab nicely.
Nielson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nielson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Blue counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blue blocks a head kick by Nielson.
Nielson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
Nielson clinches with his opponent.
Nielson takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4#
Nielson misses with an elbow over the top.
Nielson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blue's elbow.
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!
Blue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nielson.
Nielson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Blue.
Blue has a couple of punches blocked by Nielson.
Blue tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blue leaning against his opponent.
Nielson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nielson avoids the elbow strike from Blue, against the cage.
Blue landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Blue tries a knee to the head but Nielson blocks it.
Blue lands with a short shot to the head.
Blue swings wildly with an uppercut but Nielson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blue lands a left hand.
Blue's coach down at Triumph Over Fear was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Blue's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T5#
Nielson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nielson avoiding damage as Blue throws knees to the body.
Blue tries a body shot but Nielson blocks it.
Nielson managing to block the knees to the body from Blue.
Blue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nielson.
Nielson tries to work over Blue's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nielson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Blue lands an elbow just above Nielson 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Patrick Nielson has been cut.
Nielson tries to break free but Blue pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice left hand lands by Nielson.
Blue takes a shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nielson managing to block the knees to the body from Blue. #T6#
Blue throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nielson struggles to land a body shot inside as Blue controls his hands.
Blue tries to land knees in the clinch but Nielson avoids the damage to the body.
Blue tries to throw a body punch but Nielson avoids it by throwing Blue back against the cage.
Nielson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Blue goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blue takes a shot to the head.
Blue misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Blue throws an elbow but misses.
Blue missing with knees to the body.
Nielson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Nielson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blue blocks a body shot from Nielson.
Nielson lands a shot to the body.#T7#
Nielson managing to block the knees to the body from Blue.
Blue scores with a shot to the side of Nielson's head.
Blue creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nielson.
Nielson throws a head punch that misses.
Nielson blocks the elbow strike.
Blue blocking some punches.
Blue working aggressively here.
A short right from Nielson on the inside.
Nielson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blue backwards.
Nielson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blue looking to throw knees to the head but Nielson is blocking nicely.
Blue misses with a knee strike.
Nielson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nielson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T8#
Nielson tries to stall but Blue uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nielson blocks an elbow strike.
Nielson is working for takedown but Blue is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blue lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nielson blocks an uppercut.
Blue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nielson.
Blue tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nielson looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Nielson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nielson blocks a body shot from Blue.
Blue fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nielson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blue's elbow.
Blue tries to land a knee to the head but Nielson blocks with his arms.
Nielson lands a body punch.
Blue tries a knee to the head but Nielson blocks it. #T9#
Blue is trying to maintain a safe position but Nielson gets an underhook and turns Blue into the cage.
Nielson managing to block the knees to the body from Blue.
Nielson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blue has him pressed against the cage.
Blue avoids a wild elbow strike from Nielson.
Nielson misses with an elbow strike.
Blue is leaning against Nielson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nielson misses with the head strike.
Blue swings wildly with an uppercut but Nielson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nielson stalling in the clinch but Blue improves position.
Nielson lands a right hand.
Blue throws a head punch that misses.
Blue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nielson is defending well for now.#BC#
Nielson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters circling a little - Nielson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lloyd Blue dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Nielson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nielson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blue under the eye.
Nielson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blue moves away.
Blue slips a straight right by Nielson.
Nielson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nielson tries a head kick but it misses.
Blue wants to counter with a clinch but Nielson pushes him away.
Blue pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blue throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nielson throws a push kick but Blue slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielson swats away the attempt to clinch by Blue.
Nielson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blue to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Blue tries to clinch but Nielson moves out of range.
Nielson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blue misses with a hook
and Nielson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blue loads up on a big right hand but Nielson slips the punch.
Blue lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blue sizes up Nielson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blue throws a head kick but Nielson moves out of range.
Nielson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nielson jabs Blue right on the nose. Blue blinks but takes it well.
Blue bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nielson's head backwards.
An inside leg kick from Nielson misses.
Nielson throws a shot from downtown. Blue moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Blue misses. #T2#
Blue walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nielson throws a chopping leg kick but Blue manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nielson tries for a takedown but Blue sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blue throws out a counter right but Nielson avoids it with no problem.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blue looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blue just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNielson.
Blue's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nielson under the eye.
A head kick misses from Nielson.
Blue lands a really nice looking cross but Nielson seems unphased.
Blue avoids the head kick by Nielson.
Nielson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blue.
Nielson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T3#
Nielson cracks Blue with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blue throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Nielson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Blue tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blue tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nielson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nielson throwing a counter right hand but Blue manages to avoid it.
Nielson tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blue! But no joy.
Nielson throws a right hand that Blue ducks under and follows up with a left that Blue also avoids with ease.
Nielson lands a jab-cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Nielson misses the target.
Blue unleashes a big counter combination but Nielson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nielson shoots in and drives through. Blue sprawls well.
Lloyd Blue is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blue closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nielson on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Blue tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blue swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nielson.
Nielson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blue throws a leg kick
enabling Nielson to counter with a crisp jab.
Blue misses with a straight right.
Nielson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blue sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nielson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nielson with a nice calf kick.
Blue looks to land a right hand but Nielson moved out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Blue as Nielson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Nielson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T5#
Blue jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blue takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nielson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blue throws a head kick that misses.
Blue lands a glancing blow to the side of Nielson's head.#CL#
Nielson clinches up with Blue and pushes him back against the cage.
Nielson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nielson avoids it.
Nielson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blue gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nielson managing to block the knees to the body from Blue. #T6##BC#
Nielson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nielson lands a nice shot that snaps Blue's head back.
Blue steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nielson.
Blue misses with a head kick.
Nielson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nielson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blue throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blue clobbers Nielson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nielson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blue's head.
Nielson throws a body kick that misses.
Blue misses with a straight left.
Nielson feinted with a counter takedown.#T7#
A decent looking cross lands there for Blue.
Nielson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nielson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Blue motions for Nielson to come forward. Blue throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nielson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blue.
Blue swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Blue.
Nielson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Blue.
Blue throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nielson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nielson looks to land a left hand but Blue moved out of range nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Nielson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Blue throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nielson misses with a body shot. #T8#
Blue slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Blue.
Blue lands a jab to the head.
Blue throws a series of punches but Nielson moves out of range.
And Nielson counters with a quick kick to the body but Blue blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blue throws a low kick, looking for Nielson's leg but Nielson calmly moves out of range.
Nielson throws a leg kick that misses.
Nielson cracks Blue with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blue lands with a right hand.
Blue fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nielson manages to avoid it.
Nielson throws a head kick that misses.
Nielson tries a head kick but it misses. #T9#
Nielson connects with a right hand. Blue shakes it off.
Blue uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nielson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blue slips a jab and a cross from Nielson.
Blue doesn't manage to clinch there - Nielson circles away.
Nielson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Blue.
Blue throws a series of punches but Nielson avoids them all with ease.
Nielson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blue tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nielson tries to clinch but Blue moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Patrick Nielson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Patrick Nielson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Both fighters circling a little - Nielson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nielson missing with a left hand there. Blue was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nielson throws a head kick that misses.
Blue throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blue throws a head kick that misses
and Nielson counters with a low kick, right behind Blue 's knee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blue. Nielson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Patrick Nielson is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blue.
Blue fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nielson on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nielson's head backwards.
Nielson misses with a body shot.
Nielson throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blue! But no joy.#T1#
Blue defending well as Nielson loads up on a big left hand.
Blue avoids the head kick by Nielson.
A little jabbing left from Blue on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nielson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nielson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good exchange - Nielson coming out on top.
A jab from Blue finds it's way through Nielson's defenses.
Blue throws a solid leg kick but Nielson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blue.
Blue uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nielson.
Blue scores with a jab to the head.
Nielson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Blue misses with a left hand
letting Nielson counter with a right hand.
Nielson throws a lazy right hand but Blue sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Blue.
Blue steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nielson.
Nielson throws an off balance right hand
and Blue counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nielson thinking.
Blue is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nielson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blue.
Nielson throws a leg kick but Blue checks it.
Blue tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nielson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blue misses with a looping right.
Nielson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nielson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blue throws a sloppy head kick and Nielson moves out of range easily.
Blue throws a nice looking combination but Nielson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Nielson walks into a straight right hand from Blue.
Nielson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Blue takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blue blocks a head kick by Nielson.
Blue just misses with a punch to the body.
Blue avoids the body shot from Nielson.
Nielson looks to throw the jab but Blue is out of range.
Blue checks a leg kick.
Nielson throws a nice looking combination but Blue bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blue wants to counter the offense by Nielson and move into the clinch position.
Nielson throws out a leg kick but Blue moves out of range and Nielson only half commits.
Nielson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blue.#T4#
Nielson throws a lazy right hand but Blue sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Nielson misses the target.
Nielson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nielson checks a leg kick.
Blue scores with a nice right hand.
Blue smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nielson lands a two punch combo.
Both fighters circling a little - Nielson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nielson throws a lazy head kick
and Nielson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nielson throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Blue counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blue.
Blue is stalling here. #T5#
Blue looking to throw knees to the head but Nielson is blocking nicely.
Blue lands a shoulder strike.
Nielson avoiding damage.
Nielson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Blue tries to land a knee to the head but Nielson blocks with his arms.
Nielson is trying to pull guard but Blue has him pressed against the cage.
Blue lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nielson blocks an elbow strike from Blue.
Blue misses with a knee strike. #T6#
Nielson blocks an elbow strike from Blue.
Blue gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nielson.
Nielson blocking some punches.
Blue tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blue with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nielson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nielson stalling in the clinch.
Blue's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Blue lands a left hand. #T7#
Nielson prevents a body shot from Blue.
Nielson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nielson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blue's elbow.
Nielson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nielson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Nielson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Blue fails to land.
Nielson avoiding damage as Blue throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blue as Nielson tries to tie him up.
Blue landing knees to the body.
Blue prevents a body shot from Nielson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nielson. #T8#
Blue misses with a punch on the inside.
Blue has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nielson.
Nielson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Blue lands with a short shot to the head.
Blue pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nielson is trying to maintain a safe position but Blue gets an underhook and turns Nielson into the cage.
Blue throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nielson misses with a body punch.
Nielson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blue misses with a punch on the inside.
Nielson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blue misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nielson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Blue. #T9#
Nielson managing to block the knees to the body from Blue.
Nielson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nielson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nielson can't find room to land a body shot as Blue controls the action.
Blue lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blue.
Blue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nielson is defending well for now.
Blue trying to land knees to the body.
Blue with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nielson is working for takedown but Blue is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nielson is leaning against Blue and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blue throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nielson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lloyd Blue comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blue 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lloyd Blue!
A very excited looking Lloyd Blue 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 90
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Blue keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blue throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beocca takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Beocca tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blue swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blue seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Blue looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lloyd Blue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Beocca . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beocca .
Beocca throws a looping overhand right but Blue ducks down to avoid it.
Blue lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blue throws a combination that misses
and Beocca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beocca manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beocca ! But no joy.
Beocca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blue moves away.
Blue lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Beocca ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blue misses with a looping right.
Beocca lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blue throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beocca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beocca throws a big shot that misses.
Blue throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beocca counters with a thumping low kick.
Beocca takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Beocca dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blue. That did some damage!
Beocca misses the jab.
Blue throwing a counter right hand but Beocca manages to avoid it.
Beocca looks to throw a body kick
and Blue connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Blue. #CUT#It looks like Sir Beocca has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blue throws a head kick but Beocca moves out of range.
Beocca misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Blue gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blue throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beocca s head.
Beocca using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blue has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beocca tries to land knees in the clinch but Blue avoids the damage to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Blue's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knees to the body from Blue.
Blue tries to throw a body punch but Beocca avoids it by throwing Blue back against the cage. #T3#
Beocca looking to stall.
Beocca blocks an elbow strike from Blue.
Blue lands a nice uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Blue obliges.
Beocca throws an elbow but it misses.
Beocca tries to land a knee to the head but Blue blocks with his arms.
Blue managing to block the knees to the body from Beocca .
Blue tries to work over Beocca 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beocca lands an elbow just above Blue 's eye.
Blue on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Beocca throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Blue landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Blue throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Beocca blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beocca just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blue's brow. #T4#
Blue looking to throw knees to the head but Beocca is blocking nicely.
Blue creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Blue is stalling here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beocca just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blue's brow.
Beocca with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blue blocks the elbow strike.
Blue on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blue lands a nice knee to the body.
Blue tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beocca 's elbow.
Blue lands a nice knee to the body.
Beocca looks winded!
Blue throws an elbow but it misses.
Blue throws a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Beocca prevents a body shot from Blue. #T5#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beocca just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blue's brow.
Beocca misses with an elbow over the top.
Beocca managing to block the knees to the body from Blue.
Beocca tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Beocca pushes off an throws an elbow but Blue leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Beocca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beocca blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blue crunches a lovely knee into Beocca 's ribcage.
Blue lands a nice elbow.
Blue using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Blue.
Blue scores with a shot to the side of Beocca 's head.
Beocca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beocca taking a breather.
Blue managing to block the knees to the body from Beocca . #T6#
Beocca looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Blue lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blue controlling the action here for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beocca just leaning against Blue, taking a breather.
Blue lands an uppercut.
Blue unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Blue just misses with a elbow thrown towards Beocca 's brow.
Beocca misses with an elbow over the top.
Beocca takes a knee to the side of the body.
Blue lands a nice knee to the body.
Blue just leaning against Beocca , taking a breather.
Blue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Beocca .
Still in the clinch, Blue scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Beocca swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T7#
Beocca blocks the elbow strike.
Beocca creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blue's defenses.
Blue avoiding damage as Beocca throws knees to the body.
Blue misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beocca misses with the head strike.
Beocca with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blue.
Blue avoids the elbow strike from Beocca , against the cage.
Blue creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short body shot lands from Blue as the two fighters clinch.
Beocca is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blue is defending well for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blue as Beocca tries to tie him up.
Beocca blocks an elbow strike.
Beocca scores with a hook to the body.
Blue misses with an elbow strike. #T8#
Blue managing to block the knees to the body from Beocca .
Beocca blocks an elbow strike from Blue.
Blue throws an elbow that misses.
Blue using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Beocca trying to control the position but instead, Blue has worked for underhooks and has pushed Beocca into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blue.
Beocca takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blue using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Blue throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Blue avoids the elbow strike from Beocca , against the cage.
Blue tries to land knees in the clinch but Beocca avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Blue just misses with a elbow thrown towards Beocca 's brow.
Blue lands an uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Sir Beocca 's cut even more.
Beocca blocks an elbow strike from Blue. #T9#
Blue lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Beocca on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blue connects with a nasty looking knee right to Beocca 's face.
Beocca lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Beocca tries to land a knee to the head but Blue blocks with his arms.
Come on Blue - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short body shot lands from Blue as the two fighters clinch.
Blue throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Blue is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Blue misses with a punch on the inside.
Beocca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beocca lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blue.
Beocca throws an elbow but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lloyd Blue dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sir Beocca 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Blue falls off balance throwing a combination
and Beocca counters with a nice uppercut.
Beocca will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Blue throws a big shot that misses.
Beocca throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blue is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beocca can do to turn this around?
Beocca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blue manages to avoid it.
Beocca takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beocca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blue has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A big left from Blue misses.
Blue throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beocca stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Beocca throws a leg kick
and Blue counters with a straight right hand.
Beocca connects with a body shot that sends Blue's belly button to the back.
Blue throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beocca counters with a head kick. That will keep Blue thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Decent striking displayed by Blue there.
Blue connects with a nice looking jab.
Blue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beocca connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blue stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Beocca .
Blue throws a body shot but no joy.
Beocca takes one on the button.#T2#
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!
Blue is looking to land body kicks.
Blue works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC#Beocca is rocked!
Beocca has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Beocca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blue manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blue tries to counter by clinching up but Beocca breaks away and moves out of range.
Beocca uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blue.
Blue pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beocca throws the left hand but Blue avoids the punch easily.
Beocca is looking to chop away at Blue's legs.
Lloyd Blue is winning the standup battle so far.
Blue scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#The cut above Sir Beocca 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Blue bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Blue takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Blue avoiding damage as Beocca throws knees to the body.
Blue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Beocca is defending well for now.
Blue takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Lloyd Blue has been cut.
Blue comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Blue lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Beocca is still on wobbly legs! Can Blue finish him?
Blue creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Beocca landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Beocca blocks an elbow strike.
Blue takes an elbow to the forehead.
Blue tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Beocca seems to have recovered his senses.
Blue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Beocca avoids it.
Lloyd Blue has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Beocca avoids the elbow strike from Blue, against the cage.
Blue misses with a body punch.
Beocca lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blue backwards.
Blue blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Beocca misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blue tries to land knees in the clinch but Beocca avoids the damage to the body.
Beocca lands a nice knee to the body.
Beocca throws an elbow but it misses.
Blue avoids the elbow strike from Beocca , against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Beocca throws an elbow but misses.
Blue lands a nice knee to the body.
Beocca is breathing heavily.
Blue lands a body shot.
Beocca managing to block the knees to the body from Blue.
Blue pushes off an throws an elbow but Beocca leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Beocca throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Blue leaning against his opponent.
Blue lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beocca backwards.
Beocca lands with a light punch inside.
Blue misses with an elbow over the top.#T5#
Beocca throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blue lands a left hand.
Blue tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blue creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beocca tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blue avoids it.
Beocca throws a punch but it's blocked by Blue.
Blue lands a shoulder strike.
Blue throws an elbow that misses.
Beocca blocks the elbow strike.
Beocca throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blue.
Beocca on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Blue throws an elbow but misses.
Beocca landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice elbow from Blue. #CUT#Sir Beocca 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T6#
Beocca misses with an elbow strike.
Blue digs a right hand into Beocca 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beocca 's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blue crunches a lovely knee into Beocca 's ribcage.
Blue on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Blue.
Blue scores with a knee to the head.
Beocca blocks a body shot from Blue.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beocca just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blue's brow.
Blue misses with a knee strike.
Blue lands a damaging elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lloyd Blue!
Our winner, Lloyd Blue, 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 80
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Blue throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blue.
Blue throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnson lands with a hook. Blue tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Blue slips the punch.
An inside leg kick from Blue misses.
Blue looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Blue misses.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Blue's ribs.
Lloyd Blue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Blue.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Blue is just out of range.
Johnson thows a body kick. Blue tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blue.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Blue uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Blue throws a sloppy head kick
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Blue lands with a shot to the body.
Blue bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blue blocks the body kick.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Blue had a free shot at his head there.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Blue throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blue throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Blue misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Blue avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blue throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blue.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Johnson slips a straight right by Blue.
Johnson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a front kick that sends Blue stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Blue is out of range.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blue throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Blue cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blue.
No joy there for Blue, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Blue slips the punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
A solid body kick from Johnson.
Nice jab there from Johnson.
Johnson lands a jab to Blue's midsection.
A head kick by Blue misses
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Blue throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnson misses.
Blue looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson moves out of range as Blue strikes.
Johnson tries to work over Blue's front leg with a kick but Blue checks it.
Blue tries to counter by clinching up but Johnson breaks away and moves out of range.
Johnson takes a swing at Blue's ribcage but misses.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Blue walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johnson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnson unleashes a big counter combination but Blue bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blue scores with a jab.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blue on the side of the head.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blue.
Blue throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Blue moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Blue misses the target.
Blue scoring well with a low kick there.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blue throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Blue misses.
Johnson sizes up Blue with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Blue. #T5#
Blue moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Blue lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blue throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson takes a swing at Blue's ribcage but misses.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Blue saw that one coming.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Blue throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blue lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A head kick misses from Blue.
Blue pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T6#
Johnson scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blue lands with a right hand.
A jab from Blue misses.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blue tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws a hook but Blue blocks it.
Blue throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blue lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Blue misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Blue throws a nice head kick!
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Blue takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T7#
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Blue is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Blue.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blue tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blue misses with a head kick.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Blue.
Johnson lands the left hand.
Johnson walks into a jab.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Blue moves away and avoids it.
Blue blocks the body kick.
Blue tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blue is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks. #T8#
Blue tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson cracks Blue with an open hand slap.
Johnson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Blue takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson looks to throw a body kick
and Blue counters with a stiff right hand.
Blue scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blue misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Blue lands a high kick!
Blue misses with a looping right.
Johnson throws a right hand that Blue ducks under and follows up with a left that Blue also avoids with ease.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blue on the side of the head.
Blue defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand. #T9#
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Blue counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice defenses there by Blue.
Blue thinks about countering with a head kick.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Blue misses the target.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Blue misses its target.
Blue goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Blue lands a high kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blue dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jameel Johnson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Blue moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Johnson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Blue keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Blue.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Blue moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Blue slips the punch.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Blue gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blue tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blue avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blue. #T1#
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blue lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blue avoids it.
Blue lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blue throws an elbow but it misses.
Blue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Blue.
Blue fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Blue seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Johnson can turn it around.
Blue prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Blue keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blue.
A short right from Blue. #T2#
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Blue with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Blue throws an elbow that misses.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Blue is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blue comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blue throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Blue counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blue tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson. #T3#
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blue has time to react.
Blue throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Blue backing away here, and Johnson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Blue looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Blue ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Blue throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blue throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Blue's body. Blue takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blue lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blue fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Blue throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Jameel Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blue throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Blue avoids it.
Blue looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Blue moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Blue.
Johnson cracks Blue with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blue misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blue keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Johnson.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Blue.
Blue looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Blue off balance momentarily.
Blue misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Johnson. #T5#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Blue is looking to counter punch.
Blue on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Blue with a hook.
Blue is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blue.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Blue.
Johnson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Johnson cracks Blue with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blue throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick misses from Blue.
Nice uppercut lands for Blue. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T6#
That kick from Blue tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Blue does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blue is looking to counter punch.
Johnson throws a body punch but Blue moves out of range.
Blue throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Blue will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Blue fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blue.
Blue misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson counters with a body kick.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blue.
Blue is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Blue throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson catches Blue with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blue. #T7#
Blue throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blue pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Blue settles back down.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Blue tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Blue.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Blue.
Jab by Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook but Blue avoids it easily.
Blue connects with a single shot there.
Johnson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Blue shakes it off.
Blue takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T8#
Blue fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Blue is out of range.
Blue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson with a jab.
Johnson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Blue throws a big shot that misses.
Blue misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Blue avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blue throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it. #T9#
Blue throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Blue uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Blue.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Blue lands a body shot.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Blue moves out of range of the body kick.
Blue connects with a jab.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Blue.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jameel Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blue tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Blue slips the punch.
Blue blocks the body kick.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Blue counters with a right hand to the body.
That kick from Blue tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blue manages to avoid it.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Blue scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Johnson tests Blue's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Blue will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T1##KD#
Blue lands a big head kick that sends Johnson tumbling to the mat! Blue takes a step backwards and waves Johnson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Blue throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Blue finish him?
Blue slips under a jab.
Johnson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Blue scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab by Blue.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Blue misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blue throws out the jab.
Blue misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Blue is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Blue steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Blue connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson defending well as Blue loads up on a big left hand.
Blue throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Blue moved away.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson cracks Blue with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blue lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Blue on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Blue cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Blue counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Blue throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Blue slips a jab from Johnson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Blue tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blue throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Johnson responds with a good body kick, but Blue manages to step out the way in time.
Blue throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Blue.
Blue tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blue can pounce on him.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blue uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Blue throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blue bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Blue throws a head kick that misses.
Blue throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson throws a counter combo.
Blue misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson misses with a right hand
letting Blue counter with a right hand.
Blue avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lloyd Blue has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Blue clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blue misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Blue.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Blue moved away.
Blue bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Blue uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Blue is just out of range.
Blue moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Blue sees it coming and moves out of range.
Donk. Johnson catches Blue right on the button with a cross.
Johnson checks a leg kick.#T6#
Blue takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blue throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Blue.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Blue.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Blue's leg. Blue is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blue lands a nice shot to the body.
Blue is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Donk. Blue catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blue throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Blue waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.#T7#
Blue lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Blue to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson tests Blue's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blue throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Blue tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blue throws a sloppy head kick
and Johnson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Blue's knee momentarily.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Johnson throws a right hand that Blue ducks under and follows up with a left that Blue also avoids with ease.
Blue misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blue throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson misses with a low kick. #T8#
Johnson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blue takes a step back to recover.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blue sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Blue uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Jab by Johnson.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blue scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blue waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
A nice side step and Johnson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Blue avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Blue takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Blue.
Jab, jab by Blue - just one landing. #T9#
Johnson tests Blue's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blue throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Blue tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blue has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Johnson.
Blue takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blue thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Blue.
Blue misses with a wild body shot.
Blue misses the jab.
Jameel Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blue throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lloyd Blue showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jameel Johnson!
A very excited looking Jameel Johnson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Lloyd Blue had this to say: 'Thanks for this opportunity, and I wanna give a special shout out to my gym Triumph Over Fear, to my sponsor Honest Apparel, and most of all to True Octagon Fighting!'.

Event: TOF 66
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blue.
Blue dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blue misses with a looping right.
Dawson is looking to counter punch.
Dawson misses with a two punch combination.
Blue throws a hook but Dawson blocks it.
Dawson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blue pushes Dawson away with a front kick.
Blue goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue thows a leg kick but Dawson checks it
and Dawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dawson slips a jab from Blue.
Blue throws a lazy right hand but Dawson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Blue dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dawson. That did some damage!
Blue throws a leg kick which misses Dawson's front leg but catches the back leg as Dawson tries to avoid it.
Blue connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dawson. Dawson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dawson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Blue - the referee stops the clock and Dawson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Blue. Dawson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Blue scores with a hook to the body. Dawson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blue missing with a left hand there. Dawson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dawson staying out of range there.
It looked like Dawson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blue.
Blue scores with a hook to the body. Dawson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blue. #T2#
Blue missing with a left hand there. Dawson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dawson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blue to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Jack Dawson has been cut.
Blue throws a leg kick but Dawson moved away.
Blue scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blue with the inside leg kick.
Dawson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blue throws a looping overhand right but Dawson ducks down to avoid it.
Blue's coach down at Triumph Over Fear was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Blue's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Blue connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Blue misses with a shot to the body
and Dawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blue is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dawson.
Dawson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dawson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blue.
Blue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blue scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dawson 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.
Blue scores with a jab.
A good leg kick by Blue.
Dawson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A thudding body kick lands there by Blue! #T4#
Dawson misses the jab.
Lloyd Blue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Blue misses.
Dawson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blue slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blue throws a low kick, looking for Dawson's leg but Dawson calmly moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dawson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blue turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dawson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blue dips to his left and cracks Dawson with an uppercut!
Blue misses with a low kick.
Dawson throwing a counter right hand but Blue manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blue. #T5#
Blue connects with an inside leg kick.
Dawson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blue takes a swing at Dawson's ribcage but misses.
Blue with the inside leg kick.
Dawson ducks under a wild hook from Blue.
Dawson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Blue throws a lazy uppercut
letting Dawson counter with a right hand.
Blue throws a lazy body kick
and Dawson counters with a straight right hand.
Blue tries to bum rush Dawson with a series of wild strikes but Dawson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T6#
Blue thumps Dawson with a low kick.
Dawson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blue.
Blue scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dawson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blue lands a nice hook to Dawson's body. Dawson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blue misses with a looping right.
Dawson is looking to counter punch.
Blue misses with a hook
and Dawson counters with a nice body shot. #T7#
Blue pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dawson is out of range and Blue settles back down.
That kick from Blue tenderised Dawson's leg. Dawson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blue throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blue buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Blue.
A bone on bone clash there as Dawson blocks the leg kick.
Blue missing with a left hand there. Dawson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Dawson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Dawson misses.
Blue is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T8#
Blue thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blue throws a sloppy head kick and Dawson moves out of range easily.
Dawson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dawson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Blue lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dawson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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!
Dawson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blue misses with a hook. Dawson ducked under it nicely.
Blue throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blue lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T9#
Dawson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A big right from Dawson misses.
Blue connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blue throws a leg kick
and Dawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blue throws an off balance right hand
and Dawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blue throws a hook to the side of Dawson's head but Dawson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dawson throws a lazy right hand but Blue sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Blue there.
Blue lands a slapping body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lloyd Blue dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Dawson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Dawson moves into the clinch.
Blue looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blue.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blue creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blue has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blue trying to land knees to the body.
Blue misses with a punch to the body.
Dawson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blue tries a body shot but Dawson blocks it.
Dawson blocks the elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Blue manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dawson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Blue lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blue throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dawson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawson misses the target.
Blue lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dawson's sensitive parts.
Blue throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Dawson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blue.
Blue bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dawson sets himself, and Blue steps forward looking for the clinch! Dawson avoids it this time.
Lloyd Blue seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blue throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blue fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Dawson throws an off balance right hand
and Blue counters with a straight right hand.
Blue lands a glancing blow to the side of Dawson's head.
Dawson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Blue fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dawson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dawson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blue wants to slow Dawson down by chopping away at his legs.
Dawson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Blue.
Blue stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blue throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dawson appears to be looking for a big counter.
A nice combination there by Dawson. #CUT#It looks like Lloyd Blue has been cut.#T3#
Dawson checks a leg kick.
Dawson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dawson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blue throws a body kick that misses
and Dawson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Blue misses the target.
Dawson is looking to counter punch.
Dawson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Dawson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blue with a hook.
Dawson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blue throws a jab when Dawson was well out of range.
Dawson is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Dawson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Blue. That one must have hurt.
A swing and a miss from Blue.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawson misses the target.
Blue throws a hook to the side of Dawson's head but Dawson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dawson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Blue in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dawson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blue.
Blue misses with a looping right.#KD#
Dawson drops Blue with a beautiful combination! Blue stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dawson is looking for the KO!#ROC#Blue is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawson ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Blue out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Dawson!
The defeated Lloyd Blue had this to say: 'Thanks for this opportunity, and I wanna give a special shout out to my gym Triumph Over Fear, to my sponsor Honest Apparel, and most of all to True Octagon Fighting!'.

Event: TOF 60
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
A big left from Blue misses.
Blue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blue seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Johnson throws a head kick but Blue moves out of range.
Blue misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blue throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Johnson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Blue is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blue.
Blue throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Blue misses the target.
Blue throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Blue only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blue manages to avoid it.
Blue swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blue checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blue throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blue wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Blue takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A cross from Blue lands.
Blue walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
A head kick by Blue misses
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Blue thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Blue misses with a head kick.
Blue tries to clinch up
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Blue lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Blue throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Blue misses its target.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson scores with a jab.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Blue's defenses.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blue moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Blue doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blue slips under a jab.
It looked like Blue was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Blue throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Blue throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Blue looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.#T3#
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Blue does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blue lands a high kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Blue does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blue chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blue has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Blue's head.
Blue throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Blue takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Blue counters with a big head kick but Johnson shrugs it off. #CUT#It looks like Marcus Johnson has been cut.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Blue moved out of range nicely.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Blue connects with a single shot there.
Blue lands with a good body shot.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Blue moves away and avoids it.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blue on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blue throws a head kick that misses.
Blue throws a body kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A cross from Johnson lands.
Blue cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Blue moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Blue tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T5#
Blue avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blue steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Blue avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blue lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
Blue throws a big shot that misses.
Blue swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson misses the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Blue misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. #T6#
Blue fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Blue throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Blue looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blue.
Johnson misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crunch! Blue slams his shin into Johnson's torso.
Blue ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blue lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Blue sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Blue misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blue checks the leg kick.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.#T7#
Blue tries a head kick but it misses.
Blue connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Blue lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blue doesn't seem bothered though.
Blue bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blue is looking to counter punch.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson connects with a jab.
Blue moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blue on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blue. #T8#
Blue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blue has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Blue's head.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Blue takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blue lands with an overhand left.
Blue connects with the punch.
Blue slips a straight right by Johnson.
Blue is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Blue on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blue fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T9#
Blue keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Blue counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blue lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Blue's head but Blue sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Blue looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blue throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blue paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Blue moves out of range easily.
Blue throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Blue has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Blue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcus Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcus Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Blue. Those never looked like landing.
Blue explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Blue misses the shot to the body.
Blue throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blue tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Blue looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blue. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blue looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue slips a jab from Johnson.
Blue pushes Johnson away with a front kick.#CL#
Blue clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Blue misses with an elbow over the top.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blue.
Johnson is breathing heavily.#T1#
Blue gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Blue landing knees to the body.
Blue landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Blue lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blue creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Blue lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson is struggling to control the position.
Blue lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blue lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blue lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Blue just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johnson's brow.
Blue misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Blue lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blue throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Blue takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Blue moved out of range.
Blue finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Blue tries to counter by clinching up but Johnson breaks away and moves out of range.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blue counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Blue's shoulder, as Blue tries to avoid the shot.
Blue takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blue steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.#T3#
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Good work by Blue as he checks the leg kick.
Blue throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Blue turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blue throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson throws a hook but Blue avoids it easily.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Blue is just out of range.
Johnson throws a body punch but Blue moves out of range.
Blue looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blue slips under a jab.
Blue is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Blue slips the punch.#T4#
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Blue gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blue misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blue.
Blue avoiding damage.
A nice left hand lands by Blue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blue blocks a body shot from Johnson. #BC2#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blue looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johnson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Blue throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Blue ducks down to avoid it.
Blue misses with an attempted mid kick. #T5#
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blue.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blue is looking to land body kicks.
Blue tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson cracks Blue with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blue misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Blue has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Johnson lands a jab.
Johnson throws a right hand that Blue ducks under and follows up with a left that Blue also avoids with ease.
Blue looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T6#
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blue fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson thumps Blue with a low kick.
Blue tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blue takes one to the chin there.
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
Blue misses with a head kick.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Blue jumps back.
A head kick misses from Blue.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Blue.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Blue slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marcus Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T7#
Blue misses with a head kick.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blue looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Blue feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Blue. Blue maintains the clinch.
Blue connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Marcus Johnson's cut even more.
Blue swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blue tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson works on Blue's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Blue.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Blue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.#T8#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Blue obliges.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blue misses with some punches.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Blue is controlling the position.
Blue landing knees to the head.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Blue moves away and avoids it.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Blue takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Blue!
Blue avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blue is out of range. #T9#
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blue's head.
Blue throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blue uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Blue uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Blue looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blue darts in trying to clinch
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blue throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blue throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lloyd Blue will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcus Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson throws a jab when Blue was well out of range.
Blue slips under a jab from Johnson.
Blue wants to clinch
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Blue blocks a jab.
Blue is looking to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blue tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson slips a straight right by Blue.
Sloppy strikes from Blue. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson tries to bum rush Blue with a series of wild strikes but Blue uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Blue fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blue.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blue's head.
Blue thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blue throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blue does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Blue takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blue defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson punishes Blue's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick. #T2#
Blue lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blue ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Blue throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blue was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Blue was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blue looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blue lands a nice looking body kick.
Blue scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blue throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blue tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Blue moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice looking body kick.
Blue throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Blue misses with a jab to the body
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Blue blocks the low kick.
Blue tried to counter with a leg kick but Johnson avoided it.
Blue lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Blue.
A jab from Blue misses. #CL#
Blue has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Blue looking to slow down the pace here.
Blue throws an elbow but it misses. #T4##BC2#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a hook but Blue blocks it.
Blue looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blue looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blue throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blue pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blue throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blue lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T5#
Blue tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blue counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blue tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
Blue throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson misses with a hook. Blue ducked under it nicely.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blue throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blue tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
Blue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson throws a jab when Blue was well out of range.
Blue wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Blue is looking to score with low kicks.
Blue chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Blue avoids nicely.
Blue seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T6#
Blue misses with a straight left.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Blue takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blue thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson moves out of range as Blue throws a body kick.
Good shot there by Blue.
Blue looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Blue misses.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T7#
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Blue lands a head shot.
That kick from Blue tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blue throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Blue.
Blue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blue. Blue obviously looking to wear him down.
Blue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blue moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Blue seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T8#
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Blue moved out of range nicely.
Blue throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blue takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blue takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blue slips a straight right by Johnson.
Blue avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Blue bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blue connects with a leg kick.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Blue's head but Blue sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T9#
Blue is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blue works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Blue connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson throws a body punch but Blue moves out of range.
Blue wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blue was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Blue tries to clinch
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Blue throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Blue chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blue throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Blue seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Johnson!
Marcus Johnson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Lloyd Blue spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for this opportunity, and I wanna give a special shout out to my gym Triumph Over Fear, to my sponsor Honest Apparel, and most of all to True Octagon Fighting!'.

Event: TOF 54
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as King checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blue counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King misses with a looping right.
As King tries to get set, Blue tries to push him back and clinch up but King manages to avoid the attempt.
Blue swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Blue misses with a low kick.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Blue misses.
King feints the counter takedown.
Blue blocks a jab.
Blue throws a front kick that sends King stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blue.
Blue fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blue slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blue has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from King finds it's way round the side to connect with Blue's head.
Blue catches King with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lloyd Blue is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD2#
Blue gets caught napping as King dives in and scores a takedown. Blue manages to retain guard.
King throwing strikes from guard but Blue blocks nicely.
King postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
King in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blue being controlled here, momentarily.
King postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
King trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom. #T2#
King throws a big right hand that misses.
King wants to pass the guard but Blue is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
King takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
King lands a slapping body shot.
Blue pivots, looking for a leg kick but King is out of range and Blue settles back down.
King slips a jab from Blue.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blue.
Donk. Blue catches King right on the button with a cross.
Blue jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blue misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blue.
Blue throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Blue tries to clinch there but King circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
King gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blue tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King misses with a hook. Blue ducked under it nicely.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blue.
King takes one to the side of the head.
King throws a body punch but Blue moves out of range.
Blue blocks a jab.
A low kick from King is predictable there
and Blue counters with a leg kick.
Blue looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blue slips a jab from King.
It appears Blue was looking to counter with a kick there.
King is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Blue does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
King misses the jab.
Blue throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and King counters with a single leg into guard. Blue didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King throws a strike but Blue rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
King has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Blue has passed into side control.
King seems a little lost for a moment, as Blue dominates the positioning.
King wants to control but Blue postures up.
King 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.
King tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blue wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
King is not content to let Blue control the position. #SU#
Blue stands up and beckons King to his feet. #T5#
Blue thows a leg kick but King checks it #TD2#
and King counters with a nice double leg into guard.
King throwing strikes but missing.
King has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
King wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
King passes Blue's left leg - he's now in half guard.
King is pressing down on Blue's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blue is holding on for now.
Blue makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blue.#T6#
King looking to pass the guard.
Blue keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
King controlling from the top position.
King looking to sit in guard and control but Blue gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
King can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blue controls the pace.#T7#
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blue is one step ahead there.
Blue tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
King wants to sweep here but Blue controlling him for the moment.
King seems keen to control Blue's posture.#T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blue sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
King has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blue can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blue is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
It looks like Blue has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
King shoots in but no luck this time.
Blue scores with a head kick.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Blue.
Blue tries to counter by moving into the clinch but King manages to circle out of the way.#T9#
Blue lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice takedown defense from Blue. No joy for King on that attempt.
Blue throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
King checks the leg kick nicely there.
King shoots in for a takedown but Blue shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lloyd Blue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur King.
Blue thows a leg kick but King checks it #TD2#
and King counters with a nice double leg into side control. Blue won't be happy with that.
King is looking to take a break and control but Blue is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blue managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by King.
King cracks Blue with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Blue is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lloyd Blue dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King avoids the body shot from Blue.
King throws a big shot that misses.
Blue misses with a low kick as King jumps back.
King is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Blue throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blue scores with a punch to the head.
Blue changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Blue as King shoots in.
Blue throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and King counters with a nice double leg into side control. Blue won't be happy with that.
King lands a few punches from side control.
Blue tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arthur King has got the better of the ground game so far.
King working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
King working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
King misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SUB2#
King is trying to get an arm triangle but Blue is defending well.
Blue tries to improve position but can't.
The strikes coming from King are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
A lull in the action here as King stalls from top position.
King misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
King is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Blue will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
King throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Blue is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
King postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB2#
King goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Blue rolls with the submission and now he's on top in King's guard! Nice work there by Blue!
King pulls Blue in close to his closed guard and prevents Blue from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3##SU#
Blue decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on King, up you get!
Blue staying out of range there.
King misses with a hook
and Blue counters with a straight right hand.
Blue checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blue uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
King tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blue is able to avoid easily.
King checks a low kick from Blue.#TD2#
King shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blue napping and manages to drive through into side control!
King fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Blue can't do much from the bottom here.
King controlling the position.
King misses with the ground and pound.
King tries to score with some ground and pound. Blue controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T5#
King throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
King misses with the ground and pound.
King postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB2#
King looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Blue is trying to control King's posture but King avoids it.
The ground and pound from King seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Blue tries to escape but King is in control. #T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blue trying to remain calm as King controls from the top position.
King wants to control but Blue is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blue misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
King lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blue throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and King counters with a nice double leg into side control. Blue won't be happy with that.
King working the ground and pound.
Blue stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Sloppy strikes there by King.
King is looking to take a break and control but Blue is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
King working the body and head with strikes. #T7#
King postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
King throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
King works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Blue parries the strikes from King easily there. King is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Blue to escape.
You can see the frustration on Blue's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blue stops King from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King is looking to take a break and control but Blue is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
King creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Blue sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Blue is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from King are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
You can see the frustration on Blue's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
King in side control, throwing shots but Blue defends.
Sloppy strikes there by King.#T9#
Blue stops King from passing to mount. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
King cracks a nice hook into Blue's ribs.#TD2#
King gets the takedown into side control.
King in side control lands a decent elbow.
King trying to control the position but Blue is working away.
King slows the pace down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blue is working to avoid the ground and pound but King connects with a decent elbow.
King wants to control but Blue is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Blue wants to land a leg kick but King is out of range.
Blue throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and King counters with a nice double leg into side control. Blue won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
King tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
King looks up at the clock and then as Blue takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, King smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
A lull in the action here as King stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
King throwing shots but missing, from side control.
King in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
King wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blue keeps working.
King is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blue gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
King trying to control the action but Blue is working from the bottom.
King scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blue regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from King.
King controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Blue utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
King makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
King showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blue bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps King's head backwards.#TD2#
King gets a takedown into half guard.
Blue tries to roll over but King keeps him under control.#T4#
Blue avoiding damage under a succession of punches from King.
King is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Blue regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from King.
King wants to pass the guard but Blue is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Blue holds on and takes a little breather. #T5#
King throwing strikes but missing.
Blue keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
King sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blue. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
And King tries to counter it with a takedown but Blue pushes his down on his head and steps out.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lloyd Blue is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Blue misses.
King misses the shot to the body.
King looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blue is fending him off so far but King persists. Nope, Blue circles away and we're back to standing.
King avoids the head kick by Blue.
King tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
King misses with an uppercut. Blue saw that one coming.
King blocks a head kick by Blue.
Blue is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
King shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
King closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Blue wants to control but King postures up.
King scores with a couple of short elbows.#T7#
King cracks Blue with a big right hand but Blue just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
King wants to control but Blue is keeping him busy.
Blue is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
King wants to control but Blue is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
King is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blue is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
King working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
King is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blue knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Blue is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
King trying to control the position but Blue is working away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T9#
Blue is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
King is working for a kimura but Blue is defending it quite comfortably.
Blue blocking the ground and pound attempt from King. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blue changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
King scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blue in his tracks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think King 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur King!
Arthur King seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Lloyd Blue had this to say: 'Thanks for this opportunity, and I wanna give a special shout out to my gym Triumph Over Fear, to my sponsor Honest Apparel, and most of all to True Octagon Fighting!'.

Event: TOF 49
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Pederson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Blue. Pederson shrugs it off though.
Blue lands with a kick to the temple. Pederson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Blue's coach down at Triumph Over Fear was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Blue's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Blue darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pederson lands a nice looking body shot.
Pederson shoots in for a takedown but Blue shows good takedown defense.
A slow jab from Pederson misses its intended target.
Pederson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pederson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blue throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pederson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blue connects with a looping right hand.
Pederson misses with a wild body shot.
Pederson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blue.
Pederson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pederson misses with a wild body shot.
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!
Blue uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pederson. #T1#
Blue swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pederson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pederson lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pederson. Blue does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blue throws a looping overhand right but Pederson ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Pederson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blue is trying to defend but Pederson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pederson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Pederson is working for a submission of some sort.
Pederson working Blue over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Pederson is controlling the pace.
Blue is staying active underneath Pederson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blue really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pederson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blue is concentrating on defense, preventing Pederson from advancing position. #SUB#
Pederson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blue defends it well.
Blue has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pederson is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Pederson wants to free his trapped foot but Blue is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Pederson wants to work for an arm triangle but Blue is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pederson stops Blue from getting back to his feet.
Blue trying to control from the bottom.
Blue is trying to get back to full guard.
Blue wants to control but Pederson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blue uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pederson.#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.
Pederson misses with a body shot.
Blue pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blue. Pederson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pederson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blue motions for Pederson to come forward. Blue throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pederson throws a shot from downtown. Blue moves away and avoids it.
Pederson connects with the punch.
Blue finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pederson attempts a counter takedown but Blue avoids it well and moves away.
Blue lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pederson circles away quickly and effectively.
Blue throws a body shot but no joy.
Pederson dips to his left and cracks Blue with an uppercut!
Blue steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pederson.
Blue scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pederson tests Blue's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lloyd Blue is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T5#
Pederson checks a leg kick.
Pederson attempts a counter takedown but Blue avoids it well and moves away.
Good work by Pederson as he checks the leg kick.
Blue is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pederson.
A head kick by Blue misses #TD#
and Pederson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pederson trying to pass the guard but Blue defending well. #SUB#
Pederson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Pederson is trying for a kimura here. Blue looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Pederson wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Deanthony Pederson!
Deanthony Pederson retains his middleweight title!
Deanthony Pederson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Lloyd Blue had this to say: 'Thanks for this opportunity, and I wanna give a special shout out to my gym Triumph Over Fear, to my sponsor Honest Apparel, and most of all to True Octagon Fighting!'.

Event: TOF 41
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
A head kick misses from Blue.
Pederson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pederson misses with a body shot. #TD#
Pederson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pederson is putting a hurting on Blue here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pederson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Blue is trying to improve his position.
Blue dodges the ground and pound from Pederson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pederson controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue is trying to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Pederson are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1#
Pederson wants to control but Blue is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Pederson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blue is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Pederson staying calm.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Pederson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pederson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pederson trying to control the action but Blue is working from the bottom.
Pederson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pederson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3#
Blue takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pederson 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.
Pederson working the ground and pound.
Pederson is staying tight to Blue's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Blue takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Blue takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Pederson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Blue seems a little lost for a moment, as Pederson dominates the positioning.
Pederson throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T4#
Pederson controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Blue's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pederson misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Pederson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Blue has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pederson but great work by Blue.
Pederson is looking for a sweep.
Blue is looking to take a break and control but Pederson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T5#
Pederson struggling a bit here.
Pederson stops Blue from passing to mount.
Pederson can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pederson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pederson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2#
Blue stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Nice shot lands for Blue.
Pederson digs a good hook to Blue's body.
Lloyd Blue is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blue with the inside leg kick.
Blue takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pederson moves away from the strike by Blue.
A slapping body kick lands there for Blue.
Pederson shoots in but no luck this time.
Blue slaps away a takedown attempt from Pederson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T7#
A telegraphed right hand from Pederson misses the target.
Blue pushes Pederson away with a front kick.
Pederson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blue manages to avoid it.
A big left from Pederson misses.
Pederson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blue moves away.
Pederson moves out of range of the leg kick from Blue.
Blue moves out of range of the strikes.
Pederson shoots in but Blue avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deanthony Pederson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pederson lands a nice shot that snaps Blue's head back.
Blue displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pederson. #T8#
Blue connects with an inside leg kick.
Pederson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pederson staying out of range there.
Both fighters circling a little - Blue finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Blue misses with a kick to the body.
Blue throws a low kick but Pederson avoids it.
Blue throws a leg kick but Pederson moved away.
Blue with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pederson 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.
Blue lands with a cross.
Pederson lands a jab to Blue's midsection.
Pederson shoots in and drives through. Blue sprawls well.#T9#
Blue misses with an uppercut. Pederson saw that one coming.
Blue stuffs the takedown attempt from Pederson. Pederson gets slowly back to his feet.
Blue uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pederson.
A little jabbing left from Blue on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blue misses with a body kick.
Pederson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Blue tries a quick counter leg kick but Pederson is wise to it.
Blue throws a sloppy head kick and Pederson moves out of range easily.
Blue throws a leg kick but Pederson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blue throws a big shot that misses.
Pederson looks to land a left hand but Blue moved out of range nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Blue. No joy for Pederson on that attempt.
Blue tests Pederson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pederson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blue uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pederson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lloyd Blue will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Pederson misses with a lunging right hand
and Blue counters with a leg kick.
Blue misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pederson.
Pederson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blue sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Blue misses.
Pederson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blue looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blue misses with a left hand #TD#
and Pederson counters with a single leg into guard. Blue didn't expect that.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Pederson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson scoring with some ground and pound.
Blue looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Pederson trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom.
Pederson throwing strikes but missing.
Pederson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pederson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pederson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pederson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blue swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blue controls Pederson momentarily but Pederson frees himself.
Blue keeping full guard, as Pederson tries to pass.
Pederson is working hard here to advance position.#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 Pederson. Blue does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blue is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pederson.
Blue cracks Pederson with a good jab.
Pederson missing with a left hand there. Blue was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Pederson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blue.
A countering left hand to the body from Blue misses.
Blue throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Pederson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pederson is pushing down on Blue's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blue is fighting to maintain full guard but Pederson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Blue won't allow Pederson to pass to mount.
Pederson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pederson breaks from Blue's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Blue tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pederson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pederson content just to control the position here.
Pederson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Blue really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pederson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Pederson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Blue has worked his arm free - good work by Blue!
Pederson advances to full mount.
Pederson looking to control but Blue is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blue is trying desperately to improve position.
Pederson avoids the attempt from Blue to control.#T5#
Blue is squirming around, avoiding Pederson's attempts to control the action.
Blue is looking to get to half guard.
Blue 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.
Blue in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Blue regains half guard.#T6#
Pederson wants to free his trapped foot but Blue is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Blue avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pederson.
Pederson trying to pass the guard but Blue defending well.
Pederson is thwarting Blue's attempts to control the position.#T7#
Pederson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pederson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blue keeps working.
Pederson trying to mount his opponent but Blue defends it.
Pederson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blue keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pederson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blue wants to control but Pederson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pederson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blue as he avoids it easily. #T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blue misses with an uppercut.
Pederson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blue counters with a nice uppercut.
Pederson throws an overhand right that lands on Blue's shoulder, as Blue tries to avoid the shot.
Pederson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blue manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Pederson. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Blue enables Pederson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Blue manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Blue controlling the position.
Pederson trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blue pulls Pederson in close to prevent any damage.
Blue is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Pederson trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pederson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blue is keeping the position for now.
Pederson advances to half guard.
Pederson is trying to control the action in half guard but Blue is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pederson works his way into side control.
Blue prevents Pederson from moving into mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deanthony Pederson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pederson has his takedown stuffed
and Blue counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blue looking to land some kicks to the body here. #TD#
Blue gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Pederson has gone for a leg lock! Blue slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pederson's guard.#REVB#
Pederson has a closed guard, preventing Blue from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pederson working for a triangle but Blue defends it easily.
Blue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pederson is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Pederson pulls Blue in close to prevent any damage.
Deanthony Pederson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blue must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pederson keeping full guard, as Blue tries to pass.
Blue wants to control from the top but Pederson keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blue won't allow Pederson to sweep him here. #SUB#
Blue avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blue trying to control the position from guard on top but Pederson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blue is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blue has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pederson is proving hard to escape from.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3##SUB#
Pederson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blue is aware though and is defending well.
Pederson is trying to keep Blue in close. #SUB#
Pederson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pederson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blue seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blue dodges the punch combination from Pederson.
Blue throws a hook but Pederson blocks it.
Blue slips a straight right by Pederson.
Pederson moves out of range as Blue strikes.
Blue scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pederson is looking to wear down Blue with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blue tries to work over Pederson's front leg with a kick but Pederson checks it.
Blue avoids the body shot from Pederson. #T5#
Blue fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blue misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Blue misses its intended target.
Blue misses with an uppercut. Pederson saw that one coming.
Pederson scores with a shot to the body.
Blue jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pederson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blue takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blue tries a head kick but it misses.
Pederson loads up on a big right hand but Blue slips the punch.
Blue misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Pederson dives in and scores a takedown into Blue's guard.#T6#
Pederson wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Blue preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pederson trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pederson wants to pass the guard but Blue is keeping the position.
Blue not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blue keeping full guard, as Pederson tries to pass.
Pederson is looking to work some ground and pound but Blue has wrist control.#T7#
Blue is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pederson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blue is fending him off so far but Pederson persists. Nope, Blue circles away and we're back to standing.
Blue throws a good cross that connects.
Blue tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pederson was well out of range. Poor timing from Blue.
Pederson misses with a hook to the body
and Blue counters with a stiff right hand.
Pederson blocks the body kick.
A big right from Blue misses.
Blue ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blue is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lloyd Blue seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Blue.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pederson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deanthony Pederson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T8#
Blue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pederson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blue counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pederson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blue throws a shot from downtown. Pederson moves away and avoids it.
Pederson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blue sprawls and moves away.
Nice jab there from Blue.
Pederson shoots for a takedown but Blue saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blue misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pederson.
Pederson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blue lands a glancing blow to the side of Pederson's head.
Pederson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blue scores with a shot to the body. #T9#
Blue misses with a straight right.
Blue ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pederson swats away the attempt to clinch by Blue.
Pederson throws a big shot that misses.
Pederson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blue makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Blue misses the target.
Pederson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pederson digs a good body shot into Blue's ribs.
Pederson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pederson shoots in for a takedown but Blue shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lloyd Blue comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blue 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!
Deanthony Pederson retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: TOF 38
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Charleston staying out of range there.
Blue moves out of range as Charleston throws a body kick.
Blue lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blue throws a body punch but Charleston moves out of range.
Charleston tries to land a front kick but Blue steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Charleston lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Charleston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blue.
It seemed like Charleston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Charleston. That's going to slow Blue down.
Blue throws out a loose jab but Charleston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blue misses with a lunging right hand
and Charleston counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue tries to move into range but Charleston moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blue with the inside leg kick.
Blue lands a jab to the head.
Blue misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blue just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Charleston lands with a kick to the temple. Blue shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Charleston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Blue.
Blue avoids the head kick by Charleston.
Charleston throws a nice outside leg kick.
Charleston lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Charleston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blue doesn't seem phased though.
Blue takes one to the chin there.
Good work by Charleston as he checks the leg kick.
Blue uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Charleston.
Blue swings widly with a right hand
and Charleston counters with a low kick, right behind Blue 's knee.
Charleston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blue.
Charleston misses with a leg kick.
Blue tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
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!
Charleston throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Charleston scores with a leg kick.
Levon Charleston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blue connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Charleston is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blue takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Charleston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Charleston checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blue throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Charleston counters with a stiff right hand.
Charleston scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Charleston scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blue in his tracks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Charleston. That's going to slow Blue down.
Blue lands with a kick to the ribs.
Blue looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot lands for Blue.
Charleston has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3#
Blue on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blue is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Charleston.
Charleston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blue moves away.
Blue throws the left hand but Charleston avoids the punch easily.
Charleston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blue swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blue throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Charleston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Charleston connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blue checks a low kick from Charleston.
Charleston lands a jab to the nose.
Charleston walks into a stiff left hand from Blue.
Charleston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Blue - just one landing.
Blue is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Blue misses with a left hand
and Charleston makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Blue really felt that one!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charleston throws a solid leg kick but Blue takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Charleston.
Blue looks to land a left hand but Charleston moved out of range nicely.
Blue tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Charleston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blue.
Blue staying out of range there.
Blue throws a looping overhand right but Charleston ducks down to avoid it.
Charleston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blue.
Blue on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Charleston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Charleston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Charleston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blue buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T5#
Charleston takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Blue lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blue swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blue throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Charleston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Charleston works the jab nicely.
Blue throws a body punch but Charleston moves out of range.
Charleston connects with a single shot there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Charleston.
Blue takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blue shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Charleston tries a head kick but it misses.
Blue is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Charleston lands a leg kick that knocks Blue off balance momentarily.
Charleston takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T6#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blue connects with a leg kick.
Blue throws the left hand but Charleston avoids the punch easily.
Charleston scores with a head kick. Blue tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Charleston moves out of range as Blue strikes.
A little jabbing left from Charleston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Charleston misses with a lunging right hand
and Blue cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Charleston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blue.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blue.
Blue keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Blue misses.
A big left from Blue misses.
Blue throws a nice head kick! #T7#
Blue slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Charleston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blue fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Charleston manages to avoid it.
Charleston throws a right hand that misses
and Blue counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Charleston.
A thudding body kick lands there by Charleston!
Charleston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blue throws out the jab.
Blue throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Charleston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Charleston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blue. Blue obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Blue throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Charleston lands with an overhand left.
Blue punishes Charleston's body with a nice straight punch.
Charleston misses with a kick to the body
and Charleston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T8#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charleston throws the kick towards the body but Blue avoids it.
A big right from Blue misses.
Blue sets himself, and Charleston steps forward looking for the clinch! Blue avoids it this time.
Blue waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Charleston.
A jab from Charleston finds it's way through Blue's defenses.
Charleston misses with a hook to the body
and Blue counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Blue misses the target.
Charleston throws a wild body kick that Blue sees coming a mile off.
Charleston shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blue lands a nice shot that snaps Charleston's head back.
Blue checks a leg kick nicely.
Charleston throws a leg kick which misses Blue's front leg but catches the back leg as Blue tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Charleston. Blue does a little dance to reset his feet.#T9#
Blue fails to land with a series of punches.
Charleston buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab from Charleston.
Charleston throws a push kick but Blue slaps the foot to one side.
Charleston moves away from the strike by Blue.
A jab from Charleston does it's job there.
A low kick from Charleston misses
letting Blue counter with a right hand.
Blue takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blue fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Charleston.
Charleston lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Charleston connects with an inside leg kick.
Charleston throws a sloppy head kick and Blue moves out of range easily.
Charleston lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Levon Charleston 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#
Charleston pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Blue on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Charleston connects with a crisp jab.
Charleston on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Charleston takes one on the button.
Blue moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Charleston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blue has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Blue moves out of range as Charleston throws a body kick.
Charleston is looking to land body kicks.
Charleston misses the body punch
and Blue counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Levon Charleston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Charleston moves out of range of the strikes.
Charleston scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blue misses the shot to the body.
Blue scores with a one two! Charleston had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
Blue misses with a looping right.
Blue lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Charleston finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Charleston takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blue scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Charleston slips under a jab.
Charleston misses with a right hand
and Blue counters with a stiff right hand.
Charleston slips a straight right by Blue.
Charleston avoids the body shot from Blue.
Blue stuns Charleston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Charleston looks for the body kick but Blue saw that one coming.
Blue is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Blue throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Charleston feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
Blue misses with a low kick.
Blue misses with a lunging right hand
and Charleston counters with an inside leg kick.
Blue lunges at Charleston with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Charleston's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blue slips a straight right by Charleston.
Blue ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Charleston moves away.
Charleston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blue misses with a hook. Charleston ducked under it nicely.
Charleston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blue throws a hook but Charleston avoids it easily.
Charleston defending well as Blue loads up on a big left hand.
Blue misses with a head kick.
Charleston lands with a shot to the body.
Blue throws a low kick but Charleston moves out of range easily. #T3#
Blue walks forward, straight into a front kick from Charleston.
A chopping leg kick lands by Charleston.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Charleston.
Charleston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blue manages to avoid it.
As Charleston tries to get set, Blue tries to push him back and clinch up but Charleston manages to avoid the attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blue.
Blue cracks Charleston with an open hand slap.
A swing and a miss from Charleston.
Charleston throws a lazy head kick
enabling Blue to counter with a crisp jab.
Charleston on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blue keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blue looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Charleston keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Blue misses with a hook.
Blue throws a hook but Charleston blocks it.
Charleston looks to throw the jab but Blue is out of range.
A head kick by Charleston misses
and Blue counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Charleston plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Blue throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Charleston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blue looks to land a left hand but Charleston moved out of range nicely.
Blue throws an overhand right that lands on Charleston's shoulder, as Charleston tries to avoid the shot.
And Charleston responds with a good body kick, but Blue manages to step out the way in time.
Nice body kick there by Charleston.
Charleston connects with a right hand. Blue shakes it off.
Good exchange - Blue coming out on top.#T5#
Charleston looks to land a body kick but Blue moved away.
Charleston throws a lazy right hand but Blue sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Blue throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Charleston is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Charleston blocks a jab.
Charleston misses with a right hand
and Blue counters with a nice uppercut.
Charleston scores with a jab to the head.
Blue listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blue throws a series of punches but Charleston avoids them all with ease.
Some bone on bone action there as Blue checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Blue sizes up Charleston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blue misses with a straight left.
Charleston tries to counter by closing the distance.
Blue throws a looping overhand right but Charleston ducks down to avoid it. #T6#
Charleston misses with a wild body shot.
Charleston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blue. Blue obviously looking to wear him down.
Blue swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blue tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Charleston steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Blue.
A slapping body kick lands there for Charleston.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Blue. Charleston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blue throws the left hand but Charleston avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Charleston. That's going to slow Blue down.
Blue looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Charleston fakes the leg kick and cracks Blue in the body.
Charleston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blue moves away.
Blue is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Charleston misses.
Blue throws an off balance right hand
and Charleston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T7#
Blue throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Charleston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Blue gets tackled into the cage by Charleston. Charleston maintains the clinch.
Charleston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blue tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blue effectively controlling the action here.
Charleston working aggressively here.
Blue lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blue misses with a knee strike.
Blue tries to land a knee to the head but Charleston blocks with his arms.
Charleston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Charleston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Charleston misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T8#
Charleston cracks Blue with a nice body shot.
Blue can't find room to land a body shot as Charleston controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Charleston.
Charleston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blue lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Charleston backwards.
Blue's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blue misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charleston takes a shot to the head.
Blue will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Charleston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Charleston pushes Blue back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Charleston scores with a shot to the side of Blue's head.
Blue misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Charleston managing to block the knees to the body from Blue.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charleston. #T9#
Blue goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Blue scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Charleston is defending well for now.
Charleston blocks the elbow strike.
Charleston avoiding damage as Blue throws knees to the body.
Charleston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Charleston misses with the head strike.
Lloyd Blue has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Charleston prevents a body shot from Blue.
Blue blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blue doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blue tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blue throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blue working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Charleston lands with a right to the head.
Charleston lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lloyd Blue will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Blue misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Charleston.
A countering left hand to the body from Charleston misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Blue blocks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Blue misses its target.
Blue misses with a hook
letting Charleston counter with a right hand.
Charleston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blue looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blue throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Charleston misses with a straight left.
Blue appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Charleston.
Blue tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Charleston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Charleston throws a counter combo.
A slapping body kick lands there for Charleston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charleston lands a front kick.
Charleston plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Blue connects with a nice looking jab.
Blue misses with a hook. Charleston ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Blue pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blue slips a jab from Charleston.
A little feinted left hand from Blue on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Charleston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Charleston slips under a jab from Blue.
Blue avoids the head kick by Charleston.
Blue misses with a hook. Charleston ducked under it nicely.
Charleston moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charleston on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blue lands with a straight right. Charleston didn't see that one coming.
Blue misses with a body shot.
Blue misses with a low kick.#T2#
Blue goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Charleston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Blue throws a hook to the side of Charleston's head but Charleston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Charleston tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blue is able to avoid easily.
Charleston throws a head kick that misses.
Blue jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blue is looking to clinch.
Blue misses with a hook.
Blue walks into a straight right hand from Charleston.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blue ducks under a wild hook from Charleston.
Charleston swings away with a body shot that misses
and Blue counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Charleston takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Charleston misses with a left hand
and Blue counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blue lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Charleston misses with a looping left.
Charleston moves out of range as Blue strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blue.
Charleston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blue works the jab nicely.
Blue scores with a nice right hand.
Blue misses with a hook.
Blue throws an off balance right hand
and Charleston counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Blue ducks right into an uppercut from Charleston.
Blue misses with a straight right.
Charleston avoids the body shot from Blue. #T4#
Blue tries to clinch up.
Blue uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Charleston.
Charleston throws a hook to the side of Blue's head but Blue sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blue throws out a loose jab but Charleston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blue throws a leg kick but Charleston moved away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blue takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blue listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Charleston sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Charleston misses with a body kick.
And Blue counters with a quick kick to the body but Charleston blocks it.
Charleston throws a hook to the side of Blue's head but Blue sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blue appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Charleston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blue cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Charleston looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T5#
Nice defenses there by Blue.
A big right from Blue misses. #CL#
Blue rushes Charleston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blue lands a left hand that snaps the head of Charleston backwards.
Blue tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blue content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Charleston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blue's elbow.
Charleston blocking some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Blue.
Blue misses with a knee strike.
Charleston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Blue.
Blue misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blue misses with a punch to the body. #T6#
Blue swings wildly with an uppercut but Charleston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charleston avoiding damage as Blue throws knees to the body.
Charleston misses with the head strike.
Blue lands a right hand that snaps the head of Charleston backwards.
Blue lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blue lands a shoulder strike.
Charleston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Charleston misses with a body punch.
Charleston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blue presses Charleston against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Charleston misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Blue breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Charleston throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Blue counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T7#
Charleston works on Blue's body with a couple of short punches.
Blue lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Charleston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blue misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Charleston fails to land.
Charleston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blue's elbow.
Blue working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blue tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blue throws a punch but it's blocked by Charleston.
Blue lands a hook that snaps the head of Charleston backwards.
Blue with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Charleston lands with a light punch inside.
Blue misses with a punch on the inside. #T8#
Blue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Charleston avoids it.
Blue misses with a body punch.
Charleston misses with some punches.
Blue takes a shot to the head.
Blue tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blue lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blue swings wildly with an uppercut but Charleston uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blue creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Charleston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Charleston struggles to land a body shot inside as Blue controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Blue just misses with a elbow thrown towards Charleston's brow.
Charleston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blue blocking some punches.
Blue scores with a shot to the side of Charleston's head. #T9#
Come on Blue - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Blue prevents a body shot from Charleston.
Blue misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blue blocks a body shot from Charleston.
Blue blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Charleston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blue trying to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Blue.
Charleston avoids a wild elbow strike from Blue.
Charleston working hard to break the clinch.
Blue misses with an elbow over the top.
Charleston cracks Blue with a nice body shot.
Blue tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Charleston's elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: TOF 31
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Bayarmaa lands a high kick!
Bayarmaa throws a body kick that misses.
Bayarmaa blocks a head kick by Blue.
Bayarmaa's coach down at Ragnarok's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bayarmaa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bayarmaa delivers a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bayarmaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Blue throws a shot from downtown. Bayarmaa moves away and avoids it.
Bayarmaa avoids a kick to the body.
Blue throws the kick towards the body but Bayarmaa avoids it.
Blue pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayarmaa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blue tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bayarmaa manages to circle out of the way.
Bayarmaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bayarmaa motions for Blue to come forward. Bayarmaa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bayarmaa drops his hands momentarily and Blue takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Blue swings for the body but Bayarmaa moves out of range. #T1#
Blue misses with a body kick.
Bayarmaa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bayarmaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Blue is just out of range.
Bayarmaa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bayarmaa moves out of range of the body kick from Blue.
Blue misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Blue is looking to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Blue. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blue.#CUT#It looks like Gan Bayarmaa has been cut.
Bayarmaa with the inside leg kick.
Bayarmaa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Blue slips under a jab.
Blue moves out of range of the body kick from Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa lands a front kick.#T2#
Blue swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bayarmaa.
Blue slips a jab from Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gan Bayarmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bayarmaa wants to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bayarmaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bayarmaa throws a sloppy head kick and Blue moves out of range easily.
Bayarmaa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blue swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big left from Blue misses.
A big right from Bayarmaa misses. #T3#
Blue throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bayarmaa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blue checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Blue tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bayarmaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Blue.
Blue avoids the head kick by Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blue has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bayarmaa.
Blue misses with a hook. Bayarmaa ducked under it nicely.
Bayarmaa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blue blocks a low kick nicely.
Bayarmaa throws a head kick that misses
and Blue counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Blue takes a kick to the side of the head.#T4#
Bayarmaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bayarmaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bayarmaa throws a head kick that misses
and Blue counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bayarmaa throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Blue counter with a right hand.
Bayarmaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blue's sensitive parts.
Bayarmaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blue.
Bayarmaa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blue misses with a few strikes there.
Blue jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bayarmaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bayarmaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blue was well out of range. Poor timing from Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Blue tries to counter by clinching up but Bayarmaa breaks away and moves out of range.
Bayarmaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blue moves away.
Blue looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blue tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bayarmaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Blue.
Bayarmaa feints a counter leg kick.
Bayarmaa ducks under a wild hook from Blue.#T5#
Bayarmaa motions for Blue to come forward. Bayarmaa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bayarmaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blue.
Bayarmaa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bayarmaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Blue lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blue misses with an uppercut
and Bayarmaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Blue's knee momentarily.
A jab from Blue finds it's way through Bayarmaa's defenses.
Bayarmaa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blue counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bayarmaa thinking.
Bayarmaa throws a head kick that misses.
Bayarmaa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blue checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Blue throws a sloppy head kick and Bayarmaa moves out of range easily.
Blue lands with a cross.
Bayarmaa avoids a kick to the body.
Blue pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T6#
Blue takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A head kick misses from Bayarmaa.
Blue swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blue throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bayarmaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bayarmaa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blue keeps the fight on the outside.
Blue lands with a slapping head kick.
Blue is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bayarmaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blue.
Blue throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bayarmaa follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bayarmaa wants to clinch up but Blue keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Blue misses the target.
Bayarmaa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blue rather than just go for the knockout.
Blue avoids a kick to the body.
Blue is looking to counter punch.
Blue avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bayarmaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bayarmaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Blue swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blue throws a body kick that misses. #T7#
Bayarmaa ducks under a wild hook from Blue.
Bayarmaa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bayarmaa 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 Blue has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blue and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Blue misses the jab.
Bayarmaa looks to land a body kick but Blue moved away.
Blue jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Blue jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Blue throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blue misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bayarmaa scores with a leg kick.
Bayarmaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blue is looking for a counter combo.
Bayarmaa slips a straight right by Blue.
Bayarmaa throws out a leg kick but Blue moves out of range and Bayarmaa only half commits.
Blue tries to counter by clinching up but Bayarmaa breaks away and moves out of range.
Bayarmaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bayarmaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T8#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blue.
Bayarmaa thumps Blue with a low kick.
Bayarmaa connects with a leg kick.
Blue is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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!
Bayarmaa misses with a body kick.
Blue moves out of range of the body kick from Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa tried to score with a low kick but Blue checks it.
Blue misses with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Blue.
Bayarmaa throws a sloppy head kick and Blue moves out of range easily.
Bayarmaa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bayarmaa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bayarmaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Bayarmaa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Blue tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bayarmaa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blue is able to avoid easily.#T9#
Blue clobbers Bayarmaa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blue thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blue is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa throws a leg kick but Blue sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Blue closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bayarmaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blue putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bayarmaa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bayarmaa looks winded!
Bayarmaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bayarmaa tries a body shot but Blue blocks it.
Bayarmaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Blue controls his hands.
Bayarmaa misses with a body punch.
Blue misses with a knee strike.
Bayarmaa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Blue.
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 Lloyd Blue will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gan Bayarmaa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Blue checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bayarmaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blue throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And Bayarmaa responds with a good body kick, but Blue manages to step out the way in time.
Bayarmaa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blue looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bayarmaa throws a lazy body kick
and Blue cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bayarmaa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blue on the side of the head.
Bayarmaa swings widly with a right hand
and Blue makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bayarmaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blue has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blue takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayarmaa misses with a head kick.
Blue fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bayarmaa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bayarmaa. Blue does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bayarmaa tries to land a leg kick but Blue saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Blue cracks Bayarmaa with a right hand to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blue finds it's way round the side to connect with Bayarmaa's head.
Nice shot lands for Blue.
A telegraphed right hand from Blue misses the target.
Lloyd Blue is winning the standup battle so far.
Blue blocks the body kick.
An inside leg kick from Blue misses.
Bayarmaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blue manages to avoid it.
Blue takes a swing at Bayarmaa's ribcage but misses.
Blue cracks Bayarmaa with a good jab.
Bayarmaa thows a leg kick but Blue checks it
and Blue makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Blue lands a jab to the nose.
Blue misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
Blue fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bayarmaa manages to avoid it.
Blue misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bayarmaa tries to land a front kick but Blue steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Blue throws a leg kick but Bayarmaa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blue checks a leg kick.
Blue misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bayarmaa blocks a jab.
A shot to the liver by Blue. Beautiful body shot.
Blue looks to land a right hand but Bayarmaa moved out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bayarmaa 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 Blue has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blue and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bayarmaa blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Bayarmaa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bayarmaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bayarmaa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bayarmaa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blue will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Blue avoids the head kick by Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa ducks under a wild hook from Blue.
Bayarmaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Bayarmaa connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Bayarmaa.
A head kick by Bayarmaa misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blue.
Blue scores with a nice body kick.
Bayarmaa is breathing heavily.
Bayarmaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blue. That did some damage!#T4#
Blue with a nice calf kick.
Bayarmaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Blue moves into the clinch.
Bayarmaa is looking to control Blue's arms but Blue gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bayarmaa has his back to the cage.
Blue struggles to land a body shot inside as Bayarmaa controls his hands.
A short right from Blue on the inside.
Blue lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blue doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blue lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bayarmaa backwards.
Bayarmaa can't find room to land a body shot as Blue controls the action.
Blue throws a punch but it's blocked by Bayarmaa.
Blue tries a body shot but Bayarmaa blocks it.
Blue is working Bayarmaa over against the cage.
Blue has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A short right from Blue.
Bayarmaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Blue. #T5#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bayarmaa tries to throw a body punch but Blue avoids it by throwing Bayarmaa back against the cage.
Lloyd Blue has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bayarmaa blocks an uppercut.
Blue tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blue lands a hook that snaps the head of Bayarmaa backwards.
Bayarmaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blue blocks a body shot from Bayarmaa.
Blue managing to block the knees to the body from Bayarmaa.
A short body shot lands from Blue as the two fighters clinch.
Blue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bayarmaa avoids it.
Blue throws a head punch that misses.
Blue misses with the head strike.
Blue blocks a body shot from Bayarmaa. #T6#
Blue lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bayarmaa or not.
Bayarmaa misses with some punches.
Blue throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bayarmaas head.
Blue lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blue lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bayarmaa backwards.
Blue blocks a body shot from Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa tries to break the clinch but Blue is controlling the position.
Bayarmaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bayarmaa throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Blue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blue.
A left hand lands to the body for Blue.
A short right from Blue on the inside.
Blue lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blue prevents a body shot from Bayarmaa. #T7#
Bayarmaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blue tries a knee to the head but Bayarmaa blocks it.
Blue misses with the head strike.
Bayarmaa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bayarmaa has a couple of punches blocked by Blue.
Bayarmaa tries to throw a body punch but Blue avoids it by throwing Bayarmaa back against the cage.
Bayarmaa wants to stall.
Blue tries to work over Bayarmaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blue tries to land a knee to the head but Bayarmaa blocks with his arms.
Bayarmaa avoiding damage as Blue throws knees to the body.
Blue throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bayarmaa blocks it with crossed arms.
Bayarmaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bayarmaa fails to land.
Blue blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T8#
Blue tries a body shot but Bayarmaa blocks it.
Blue utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bayarmaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bayarmaa scores with a shot to the side of Blue's head.
Bayarmaa throws a head punch that misses.
Blue lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blue blocks an uppercut.
Blue working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blue softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bayarmaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blue scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bayarmaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bayarmaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Blue uses good head movement to avoid it. #T9#
Blue lands with a light punch inside.
Blue pushes Bayarmaa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blue misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blue is working Bayarmaa over against the cage.
Blue works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blue lands a shot to the body.
Blue landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Blue utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Blue tries to throw a body punch but Bayarmaa avoids it by throwing Blue back against the cage.
Blue unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short uppercut from Blue.
Blue trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Blue fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lloyd Blue dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gan Bayarmaa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bayarmaa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blue slips a straight right by Bayarmaa.
A low kick from Bayarmaa is predictable there
and Blue counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Blue gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blue with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bayarmaa avoids it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blue.
Blue scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blue throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blue tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bayarmaa's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayarmaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blue with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blue lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bayarmaa is trying to break free.#T1#
Blue misses with a knee strike.
Bayarmaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blue throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bayarmaa blocks it with crossed arms.
Bayarmaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blue tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bayarmaa's elbow.
Blue missing with knees to the body.
Blue prevents a body shot from Bayarmaa.
Blue tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blue is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bayarmaa is keeping busy.
Bayarmaa lands a right hand.
Blue lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Bayarmaa manages to break the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bayarmaa 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 Blue has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blue and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Blue tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crunch! Bayarmaa slams his shin into Blue's torso.#CL#
Blue gets a clinch.
Blue lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bayarmaa backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blue lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blue blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bayarmaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blue backwards.
A shot in the inside from Blue.
Blue prevents a body shot from Bayarmaa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa prevents a body shot from Blue.
Blue lands a good knee to the midsection. Bayarmaa won't want to take too many of those.
Bayarmaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Blue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bayarmaa is defending well for now.
Blue taking a breather.
Blue blocks a body shot from Bayarmaa.
Blue lands a good knee to the midsection. Bayarmaa won't want to take too many of those.
Blue blocks a body shot from Bayarmaa.
Blue lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Blue fails to land.
Bayarmaa has a couple of punches blocked by Blue.
Bayarmaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bayarmaa avoids the damage to the body.
Bayarmaa tries to work over Blue's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bayarmaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Blue using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bayarmaa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T4#
Blue leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Blue fails to land.
Blue can't find room to land a body shot as Bayarmaa controls the action.
Bayarmaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bayarmaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Blue.
Bayarmaa prevents a body shot from Blue.
Blue connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bayarmaa's face.
Bayarmaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bayarmaa misses with a body punch.
Blue lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Blue lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bayarmaa or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blue misses with a knee to the head. #T5#
Blue blocking some punches.
Blue lands a left hand.
Blue lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bayarmaa avoids it.
Blue blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blue blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blue makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blue throws a punch but it's blocked by Bayarmaa.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blue.
Bayarmaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Blue uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bayarmaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blue throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bayarmaa blocks it with crossed arms.
Blue goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blue lands a nice uppercut.#T6#
Bayarmaa managing to block the knees to the body from Blue.
Bayarmaa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blue is defending well for now.
Blue lands with a light punch inside.
Bayarmaa tries a body shot but Blue blocks it.
Blue tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blue tries to land a knee to the head but Bayarmaa blocks with his arms.
Bayarmaa tries to work over Blue's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blue working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blue fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blue lands a nice uppercut.
Blue is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bayarmaa can do to turn this around?
Blue blocking some punches.
Bayarmaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bayarmaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blue's elbow.
Bayarmaa takes a shot to the head. #T7#
Bayarmaa avoiding damage as Blue throws knees to the body.
Blue blocks an elbow strike from Bayarmaa.
Blue struggles to land a body shot inside as Bayarmaa controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Blue.
Blue throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bayarmaa blocks it with crossed arms.
Bayarmaa lands an uppercut.
Blue using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bayarmaa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bayarmaa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blue misses with a body punch.
Bayarmaa misses with a body punch.
Blue lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Bayarmaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body punch from Blue.
Blue moves out of range of the body kick.#T8#
Bayarmaa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blue checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bayarmaa slips under a jab.
Bayarmaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bayarmaa misses with a low kick.
Blue is looking to clinch.
Bayarmaa throws a head kick that misses
and Blue counters with a good, hard body kick but Bayarmaa shrugs it off.
Bayarmaa misses with a low kick.
Blue takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blue lands with an uppercut that bounces Bayarmaa off the cage and back into range.
Blue pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bayarmaa is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bayarmaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bayarmaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blue looks to land a body kick but Bayarmaa moved away.#T9#
Bayarmaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blue throws a hook but Bayarmaa blocks it.
Bayarmaa throws a leg kick but Blue sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blue misses with a body kick.
Bayarmaa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bayarmaa throws a head kick that misses.
Gan Bayarmaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bayarmaa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blue checks a low kick from Bayarmaa.
Blue throws a counter high kick but Bayarmaa was just alert enough to avoid it.
Blue lands with a hook. Bayarmaa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blue cracks Bayarmaa with an open hand slap.
Blue fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bayarmaa checks it well.
Lloyd Blue is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bayarmaa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lloyd Blue showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blue 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: TOF 25
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Mendoza lands a two punch combo.
Mendoza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blue paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mendoza tries to clinch up but Blue circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Mendoza misses the target.
Mendoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blue.
Blue ducks under a wild hook from Mendoza.
Blue throws a push kick but Mendoza slaps the foot to one side.
Mendoza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mendoza misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Mendoza clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza fails to pull guard.
Mendoza has a couple of punches blocked by Blue.
Mendoza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mendoza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blue has a couple of punches blocked by Mendoza.
Blue blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Mendoza lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Blue manages to break the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mendoza, as that shot connected.
Blue moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mendoza tries to clinch but Blue is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Blue on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blue throws a sloppy head kick and Mendoza moves out of range easily.
Mendoza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Mendoza closes the distance and pushes Blue back into the cage.
Blue lands with a light punch inside.
Blue stalling the fight.
Mendoza is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blue scores with a shot to the side of Mendoza's head.
Blue stops a takedown attempt from Mendoza.
Lloyd Blue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Mendoza.
A head punch on the inside from Mendoza fails to land.
Mendoza has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Blue after a bit of a struggle.
Blue looking to slow down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mendoza creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendoza blocks an uppercut.
Blue misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Blue as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Mendoza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blue is stalling here.
Mendoza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mendoza avoids it.
Blue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mendoza avoids it.
Blue managing to block the knees to the body from Mendoza.
Mendoza prevents a body shot from Blue.
Mendoza pushes Blue back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mendoza jumps guard but Blue stands there with Mendoza around his waist. Mendoza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mendoza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mendoza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Blue as the two fighters clinch.
Mendoza misses with some punches.
Blue with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mendoza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mendoza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mendoza pushes Blue back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Mendoza manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T3#
Blue controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blue passes into half guard.
Mendoza is looking for a sweep. Blue is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mendoza wants to control but Blue is keeping busy.
Mendoza is looking to improve his position.
Blue keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Blue's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Mendoza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blue content to control rather than advance.
Mendoza trying to control but Blue postures up.
Mendoza is looking for a sweep. Blue is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mendoza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blue stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendoza swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Mendoza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blue controls the pace.
Blue tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendoza is retaining full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Mendoza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blue defends it easily.
Blue is looking to stand up but Mendoza won't let him.
Blue being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mendoza avoids a kick to the body.
Blue rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendoza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Blue misses.
Mendoza wants to counter with a clinch but Blue pushes him away.#T6#
Mendoza fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Blue tries to keep at a distance but Mendoza has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blue fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blue misses with some punches.
Mendoza struggles to land a body shot inside as Blue controls his hands.
Mendoza avoiding damage as Blue throws knees to the body.
Mendoza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mendoza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blue scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mendoza takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but Blue won't allow it.
Blue tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendoza's elbow.
Nice body punch from Mendoza - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blue throws a head punch that misses.
Mendoza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blue backwards.
Mendoza tries a body shot but Blue blocks it.
Blue misses with a punch on the inside.
Blue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mendoza. #T7#
Mendoza on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blue swings wildly with an uppercut but Mendoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Mendoza on the inside.
Blue doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mendoza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blue tries to land knees in the clinch but Mendoza avoids the damage to the body.
Mendoza has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Blue seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mendoza can turn it around.
Nice body punch from Mendoza.
Blue throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mendoza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blue fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blue with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #TD2#
Mendoza turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mendoza manages to end up in side control.
Blue tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mendoza wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blue can't do much from the bottom here.
Blue is looking to regain half guard here but Mendoza keeps moving and retains side control. #T8#
Blue is not content to let Mendoza control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendoza just content to control the position.
Blue is trying to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Mendoza.
Blue is looking to reverse the position.#T9#
Blue is working hard here to advance position.
Mendoza wants to control but Blue is keeping him busy.
Mendoza 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.
Blue is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mendoza off and has taken his back!
Blue has the hooks in. Mendoza is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Carlos Mendoza will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Good shot there by Mendoza.
Blue attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blue tries a low kick but Mendoza avoids it.
Blue throws a lazy uppercut
and Mendoza counters with a straight right hand.
Blue looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mendoza lands with an overhand left.
Blue lands with a slapping head kick.
Blue throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Mendoza moves into the clinch.
Mendoza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mendoza throws a punch but it's blocked by Blue.
Blue goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blue lands a hook to the side of 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!
Mendoza tries to throw a body punch but Blue avoids it by throwing Mendoza back against the cage.
Mendoza works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mendoza has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mendoza working aggressively here. #T1#
Mendoza on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mendoza takes a shot to the head.
Mendoza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Mendoza.
Blue blocking some punches.
Mendoza lands an uppercut.
Blue misses with a punch to the body.
Mendoza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mendoza tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blue avoids it.
Blue lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Mendoza pulls Blue into guard.
Mendoza 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.
Mendoza keeping moving, preventing Blue from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mendoza looking for a guillotine here but Blue defends easily. #T2#
Mendoza pulls Blue in close to prevent any damage.
Mendoza looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Blue puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Blue sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mendoza is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Blue controlling the action here.
Blue knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendoza on the ground.
Blue seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mendoza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Mendoza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blue sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mendoza desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mendoza is not content to let Blue control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blue lands a jab to Mendoza's midsection.
Mendoza jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mendoza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blue swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Mendoza drives through and clinches with Blue against the cage.
Blue lands with a right to the head.
Mendoza misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Blue.
Blue missing with knees to the body.
Blue lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Mendoza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Blue to keep the fight standing.
Blue throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mendoza misses with a hook from the clinch. #T5#
Blue tries a body shot but Mendoza blocks it. #BC2#
Mendoza manages to break the clinch.
Mendoza misses with the combination.
Mendoza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Blue misses.
Mendoza wants to counter the offense by Blue and move into the clinch position.
Blue tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Blue.
Carlos Mendoza seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Blue tries to keep at a distance but Mendoza has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blue.
Blue is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mendoza's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mendoza blocks a body shot from Blue.
Mendoza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mendoza lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Blue.
Mendoza tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blue avoids it.#T6##TD2#
Mendoza turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mendoza manages to end up in side control.
Blue on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blue tries to get out of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blue struggling a bit here.
Mendoza throws an elbow but Blue slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mendoza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blue keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Blue's face as Mendoza controls the position.
Mendoza wants to control but Blue is keeping him busy.
Mendoza working the ground and pound.
Mendoza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blue keeps working. #T7#
Blue tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mendoza wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blue is not content to let Mendoza control the position.
Mendoza working away.
Blue holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Mendoza trying to control the action but Blue is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mendoza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blue defends it nicely.#T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Mendoza feints and as Blue raises his hands in defense, Mendoza changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully.
Blue looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blue manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mendoza manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Blue has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blue is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Carlos Mendoza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blue would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T9##SUB2#
Mendoza has his foot on Blue's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blue works his way back into a safe position though.
Mendoza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blue controls the pace.
Mendoza seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Blue showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Carlos Mendoza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Blue's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Blue throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blue attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mendoza is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD2#
Mendoza looking to score a takedown here. Blue is defending well but Mendoza drives through and ends up in Blue's guard.
Blue working a defensive guard here.
Mendoza 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.
Blue working a defensive guard but Mendoza manages to pass into side control anyway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza wants to control but Blue is keeping him busy.
Mendoza is staying tight to Blue's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Blue sneaks back into half guard.
Blue wants to control but Mendoza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blue manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Mendoza tries to free his leg and advance position but Blue is retaining full guard.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Blue might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#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.
Blue has control of Mendoza's left arm, preventing Mendoza from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blue scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mendoza doesn't seem bothered though.
Blue takes a swing at Mendoza's ribcage but misses.
Blue bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mendoza goes for a double leg but Blue avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blue continues to drive forward.
Blue is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mendoza.
Mendoza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Blue darts in and clinches Mendoza up against the cage.
Mendoza missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Blue softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blue throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mendozas head.
Mendoza throws a head punch that misses.
Mendoza trying to land knees to the body.
Mendoza works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blue.
Mendoza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blue gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Blue trying to land knees to the body.
Mendoza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lloyd Blue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Mendoza.
Blue tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blue with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blue is working Mendoza over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Blue as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blue.
A short uppercut from Blue.
Blue slowing the pace effectively.
Blue tries a body shot but Mendoza blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mendoza. #T4#
Blue lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blue tries to land knees in the clinch but Mendoza avoids the damage to the body.
Mendoza leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mendoza lands with a short shot to the head.
Blue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mendoza.
Blue blocks an uppercut.
Mendoza throws a punch but it's blocked by Blue.
Mendoza is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blue is defending well for now.
Blue fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mendoza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mendoza is defending well for now.
Mendoza is trying to drag Blue to the mat but Blue just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mendoza missing with knees to the body. #T5#
Blue gets through Mendoza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blue tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blue swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mendoza working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Mendoza.
Mendoza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blue fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Blue fakes the leg kick and cracks Mendoza in the body.
Mendoza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blue manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blue ducks under a wild hook from Mendoza.
Blue was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mendoza shoots for a takedown but Blue saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blue swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blue throws a leg kick but Mendoza checks it.
Blue tried to score with a low kick but Mendoza checks it.#T6#
Blue connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mendoza momentarily.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blue but Blue pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Blue wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mendoza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Mendoza instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blue.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blue blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mendoza gets through Blue's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mendoza tries to work over Blue's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mendoza misses with a punch on the inside.
Mendoza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Blue to keep the fight standing.
Blue tries to land a knee to the head but Mendoza blocks with his arms.
Blue blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mendoza on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carlos Mendoza is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T7#
Blue fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blue content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mendoza blocking some punches.
Blue throws a head punch that misses.
Blue working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blue lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Blue taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Blue stalling the fight.
Blue tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blue throws a punch but it's blocked by Mendoza. #T8#
Blue slows down the pace here.
Blue tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendoza's elbow.
Blue goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blue with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blue tries a body shot but Mendoza blocks it.
Blue landing knees to the head.
Blue fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blue tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendoza's elbow. #T9#
A head punch on the inside from Blue fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mendoza.
Blue slowing the pace effectively.
Mendoza avoiding damage as Blue throws knees to the body.
Blue scores a nice knee to the body.
Lloyd Blue has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendoza prevents a body shot from Blue.
Mendoza misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blue misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mendoza misses with the head strike.
Mendoza managing to block the knees to the body from Blue.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lloyd Blue showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mendoza 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 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lloyd Blue!
A very excited looking Lloyd Blue 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 20
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Blue misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blue chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blue tries a head kick but it misses.
Blue keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Omenankukka.
Omenankukka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Omenankukka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blue waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Omenankukka.
Blue throws a wild body kick that Omenankukka sees coming a mile off.
Blue shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blue scores with a jab.
A jab from Omenankukka does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omenankukka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blue lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Omenankukka misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blue scores with a shot to the body.
Blue throws a body punch but Omenankukka moves out of range. #T1#
Blue scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Omenankukka doesn't seem bothered though.
Blue throws a wild body kick that Omenankukka sees coming a mile off.
Blue scores with a nice body kick.
Blue throws a nice head kick!
Blue slips under a jab.
A lazy body kick from Blue
and Omenankukka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Omenankukka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blue lets loose with a powerful body kick. Omenankukka will feel that in the morning.
Omenankukka blocks a low kick nicely.
Omenankukka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blue lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A head kick misses from Blue.
Blue turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blue throws a lazy head kick
and Omenankukka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Blue fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Omenankukka, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Blue can't find room to land a body shot as Omenankukka controls the action.
Blue lands with a right to the head.
Omenankukka avoiding damage as Blue throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blue.
Omenankukka is leaning against Blue and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blue tries to throw a body punch but Omenankukka avoids it by throwing Blue back against the cage.
Blue's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Omenankukka breaks the clinch.
Blue throws a low kick but it's checked well by Omenankukka.
Blue scores with a kick to the midsection.
Omenankukka blocks a head kick by Blue.
Blue lands a nice leg kick that just misses Omenankukka's sensitive parts.
A big left from Blue misses.
Omenankukka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blue. #T3#
Blue looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Omenankukka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blue doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Blue is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Omenankukka jabs at Blue's body.
Omenankukka misses with a wild body shot.
Omenankukka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blue misses with a hook.
Omenankukka misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Blue fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Omenankukka, pushing him back against the cage.
Blue lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blue misses with some punches.
Omenankukka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blue misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Blue blocks a body shot from Omenankukka.
Blue fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Omenankukka manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Omenankukka scores with a takedown into Blue's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blue wants to stand and escape but Omenankukka is having none of it.
Blue is adopting a defensive guard.
Omenankukka lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blue is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blue pulls Omenankukka in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lloyd Blue dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A shot to the liver by Omenankukka. Beautiful body shot.
Omenankukka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blue lands with a right hand.
Blue lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Blue drives through and clinches with Omenankukka against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blue.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Omenankukka.
Omenankukka throws a head punch that misses.
Blue swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Blue has a couple of punches blocked by Omenankukka.
Blue has a couple of punches blocked by Omenankukka.
Omenankukka has a couple of punches blocked by Blue.
Omenankukka swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Omenankukka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blue stalling against the cage.
Omenankukka tries to pull guard but Blue forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Blue misses with some punches.
Blue trying to land knees to the body.
Blue is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Blue presses Omenankukka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blue throws a punch but it's blocked by Omenankukka.
Blue with a knee to the head.
Blue lands with a light punch inside.
Omenankukka takes a shot to the head.
Blue throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Omenankukka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blue misses with a knee to the head.
Blue looking to stall. #BC#
Omenankukka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Omenankukka lands a jab to Blue's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blue lands an overhand right.
Blue bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Omenankukka's head backwards.
Blue has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Omenankukka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blue tries to avoid it but Omenankukka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blue to the ground. Blue escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blue ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blue throws a head kick but Omenankukka moves out of range.
Omenankukka throwing a counter right hand but Blue manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Blue - just one landing.
Lloyd Blue is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Omenankukka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Omenankukka appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
The fighters circling - Omenankukka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blue uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Omenankukka.
Blue feints and then cracks Omenankukka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Omenankukka down.
Omenankukka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blue tries to counter by closing the distance.
Blue misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Blue.
Blue walks into a stiff left hand from Omenankukka.
Omenankukka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Both fighters circling a little - Blue finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Blue has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Blue throws a right and a left that Omenankukka avoids nicely.
Blue misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blue looks for the body kick but Omenankukka saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Omenankukka misses the target.
Lloyd Blue seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blue takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Blue cracks Omenankukka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Omenankukka will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Omenankukka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Omenankukka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blue tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Omenankukka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blue just misses with a punch to the body.
Blue throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Omenankukka misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blue.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Omenankukka.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ossi Omenankukka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Omenankukka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blue's hands.
Omenankukka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lloyd Blue showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Omenankukka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blue was well out of range. Poor timing from Omenankukka.
Blue keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Omenankukka.
Blue tries to work over Omenankukka's front leg with a kick but Omenankukka checks it.
Omenankukka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blue stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blue is looking to land body kicks.
Omenankukka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Omenankukka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blue.
Blue lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lloyd Blue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blue throws a leg kick #TD#
and Omenankukka counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Omenankukka stands up over Blue, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Omenankukka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue looking for a sweep. Not yet Blue, not yet.
Omenankukka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blue wants to control the position but Omenankukka says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Omenankukka lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Blue trying to control but Omenankukka postures up. #SUB#
Omenankukka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blue defends it well. #SUB#
Omenankukka is looking for a kimura here.
Lloyd Blue is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blue trying to hold on to Omenankukka's head to control him but Omenankukka postures up.
Blue wants to get back to full guard.
Omenankukka 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.
Omenankukka trying to control the action but Blue is working from the bottom.
Omenankukka takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Omenankukka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blue keeps working.
Omenankukka thows a huge punch but Blue dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blue can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Omenankukka working the head and body with strikes.
Omenankukka throws a strike but Blue avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Blue working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Blue holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Omenankukka misses the jab.
Omenankukka walks into a stiff left hand from Blue.
Blue throws a nice head kick!
Blue looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blue throws a right and a left that Omenankukka avoids nicely.
Omenankukka loads up on a big right hand but Blue slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Omenankukka misses the target. #T4#
Omenankukka lands with a good body shot.
Blue throws a head kick that misses.
Blue misses with a leg kick
and Omenankukka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Omenankukka connects with a crisp jab.
Omenankukka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Omenankukka thuds a left hand into Blue's body.
Omenankukka looks to land a left hand but Blue moved out of range nicely.
Blue getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Omenankukka shoots for a takedown but Blue saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Omenankukka slips a straight right by Blue.
Omenankukka swings for the body but Blue moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Blue on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Omenankukka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Omenankukka misses with a straight left.
Ossi Omenankukka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Omenankukka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blue.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ossi Omenankukka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blue 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: TOF 16
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Gaines tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blue was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaines.
Gaines pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gaines keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gaines throws a shot from downtown. Blue moves away and avoids it.
Blue tries to land a front kick but Gaines steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gaines swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blue throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gaines scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blue in his tracks.
A slow jab from Blue misses its intended target.
Blue throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gaines sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gaines swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gaines misses with a hook. Blue ducked under it nicely.
Blue swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gaines throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaines was well out of range. Poor timing from Blue.
Gaines bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blue's head backwards.
Gaines looks to score with a jab to the body but Blue is just out of range.
Gaines tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Blue is looking to land body kicks.
Blue looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gaines throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blue stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blue lands with a slapping head kick.
Blue moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blue throws a chopping leg kick but Gaines manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gaines looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gaines misses the jab.
Blue slips under a jab from Gaines.
And Blue counters with a quick kick to the body but Gaines blocks it.
Blue scores with a punch to the head.
Gaines throws a nice looking combination but Blue bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheers as Blue lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gaines doesn't seem phased though.
Blue misses with a looping left.
Gaines pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gaines's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gaines duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaines takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gaines moves out of range as Blue throws a body kick.
Gaines throws a counter combo.#T2#
Gaines lands a jab to Blue's midsection.
A head kick misses from Blue.
Gaines keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gaines moves away from the strike by Blue.
Gaines throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaines misses with a straight left.
Blue misses with a head kick.
Gaines throws a hook but Blue avoids it easily.
It looked like Blue wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gaines rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Blue to counter with a crisp jab.
Gaines steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blue.
Blue bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gaines throws an overhand right that lands on Blue's shoulder, as Blue tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Blue.
Gaines fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blue manages to avoid it.#T3#
Blue fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gaines on the side of the head.
Gaines throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blue sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blue gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gaines counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Blue misses the target.
A low kick lands for Blue.
Gaines looks to score with a jab to the body but Blue is just out of range.
Blue keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gaines.
Gaines scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gaines fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blue manages to avoid it.
Blue throws a sloppy body shot
and Gaines counters with a nice uppercut.
Gaines misses with a body shot.
Gaines misses with a combination
and Blue counters with a low kick, right behind Gaines 's knee.
Gaines defending well as Blue loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Blue fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaines manages to avoid it.
Gaines throws a nice looking combination but Blue bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blue on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Blue throws a leg kick but Gaines sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice side step and Gaines releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gaines moves out of range of the strikes.
Gaines unleashes a big counter combination but Blue bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Blue throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blue fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gaines tries to clinch up.
Blue appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gaines slips under a jab from Blue.
Blue misses with a low kick.
Gaines misses with a straight right.
Blue bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blue attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gaines slips under a jab from Blue.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dean Gaines will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Gaines pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blue throws a jab when Gaines was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Gaines's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gaines jabs at Blue's body.
Blue rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gaines moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gaines throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gaines with a jab.
Nice body punch from Gaines.
Gaines throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blue fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gaines just manages to avoid it.
Blue tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blue has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Blue tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gaines swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue lands with a kick to the temple. Gaines shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gaines throws an overhand right that lands on Blue's shoulder, as Blue tries to avoid the shot.
Dean Gaines seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gaines loads up on a big right hand but Blue slips the punch.
Gaines checks a low kick from Blue.
A countering left hand to the body from Gaines misses.
Gaines thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Blue misses with a right hand
and Gaines counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gaines waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blue.
An attempted straight right counter from Blue misses the target.
Blue slips a straight right by Gaines.
Blue throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gaines takes a kick to the side of the head.
Blue is looking to land body kicks.
Gaines throws the left hand but Blue avoids the punch easily.
Blue thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gaines throws the left hand but Blue avoids the punch easily.
Gaines just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBlue.
Gaines jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gaines uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blue.
A nice side step and Gaines releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Blue misses with a looping right.
Blue will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gaines thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Gaines keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blue moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Gaines misses.
Blue misses with a head kick.
Blue tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gaines moves out of range of the body kick.
Gaines moves out of range of the body kick.
Gaines throws a looping overhand right but Blue ducks down to avoid it.
Gaines ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blue moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaines blocks a low kick nicely.
Blue throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gaines counters with a straight right hand.
Blue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blue ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaines moves away.
Blue takes one on the button.#T3#
Blue fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gaines.
Blue tries a head kick but it misses.
Blue on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blue takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gaines misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blue.
Blue throws a lazy uppercut
and Gaines counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blue doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gaines blocks a low kick nicely.
Gaines cracks Blue with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blue ducks under a wild hook from Gaines.
Blue lands with a nice body kick.
Blue scores with a hook to the body. Gaines takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blue uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gaines.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaines lands an overhand right.#T4#
No joy there for Gaines, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gaines takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gaines throws a series of punches but Blue avoids them all with ease.
Blue lands a jab to Gaines's midsection.
Blue scores with a nice right hand.
Blue tries to clinch
letting Gaines counter with a right hand.
Gaines lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gaines misses with a looping right.
Blue misses with a head kick.
A nice side step and Gaines releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gaines bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blue's head.
Blue fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gaines.
Blue slips under a jab from Gaines.
A punch combination from Gaines misses.
It looked like Blue was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gaines.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Gaines 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#
Gaines blocks a head kick by Blue.
Blue blocks a jab.
Gaines just misses with a punch to the body.
Blue connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gaines bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blue's head.
Gaines misses the shot to the body.
Blue swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gaines throws a big shot that misses.
Gaines lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Gaines.
Gaines thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blue wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Blue takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blue throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Gaines throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Gaines misses.
Blue misses with a left hand
and Gaines cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gaines lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gaines slips under a jab from Blue.
Blue misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blue with the inside leg kick.
Gaines looks to land a right hand but Blue moved out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Blue might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gaines dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaines has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gaines throws a series of punches but Blue moves out of range.
A slow jab from Gaines misses its intended target.
Blue bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Blue just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Gaines tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blue was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaines.
Blue throws a head kick but Gaines moves out of range.
Gaines thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Gaines.
Blue looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gaines swinging wildly here.
Blue doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blue throws out a leg kick but Gaines moves out of range and Blue only half commits.
Blue throws a right hand that misses
and Gaines counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blue throws the left hand but Gaines avoids the punch easily.
Blue shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gaines defending well as Blue loads up on a big left hand.
Gaines swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Gaines moves out of range as Blue strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Blue.
Blue misses with a hook. Gaines ducked under it nicely.
Blue uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gaines.
Blue looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gaines's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gaines throws a big shot that misses.
Dean Gaines is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blue avoids the body shot from Gaines.
Blue is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Blue.
Blue throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gaines sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gaines ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blue moves away.
Blue lands with a shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Blue
and Gaines counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blue connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Gaines uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Blue - that will leave a mark!
Blue throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gaines unleashes a big counter combination but Blue bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Blue throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gaines throws a series of punches but Blue moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaines pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blue looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gaines looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lloyd Blue has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blue lands with a nice body punch.
Gaines's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blue under the eye.
Blue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gaines tries to clinch up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Gaines!
The defeated Lloyd Blue had this to say: 'Thanks for this opportunity, and I wanna give a special shout out to Triumph Over Fear - 5129, and to Honest Apparel ($30 SPECIAL Hoodie!) (7008)!'.

Event: TOF 11
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Nielson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blue looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A left lands for Nielson.
Blue buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nielson throws a lazy right hand but Blue sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick from Nielson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nielson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Blue was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nielson.
Blue lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nielson throws a head kick but Blue moves out of range.
Blue throws a looping overhand right but Nielson ducks down to avoid it.
Nielson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blue. Blue obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue misses with an uppercut.
Nielson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Blue.
A leg kick checked by Blue.
Nielson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nielson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Nielson blocks the leg kick.
Blue throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Nielson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nielson slips a straight right by Blue.
Nielson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nielson misses with a body kick.
Nielson tries to land a leg kick but Blue saw it coming and moves away.
Blue swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blue on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blue swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blue jabs Nielson right on the nose. Nielson blinks but takes it well.
Blue lands a nice looking body shot.
Blue throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nielson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blue backing away here, and Nielson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nielson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blue manages to avoid it.
Blue is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nielson.
Nielson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nielson connects with a body shot.
Nielson throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Blue fakes the leg kick and cracks Nielson in the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nielson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nielson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nielson throws a leg kick but Blue checks it.
Blue scores with a jab.
Blue blocks a head kick by Nielson.
Blue throws a leg kick but Nielson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nielson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nielson throws a wild body kick that Blue sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Nielson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blue misses with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Blue.
Blue missing with knees to the body.
Nielson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Nielson swings wildly with an uppercut but Blue uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nielson working aggressively here.
Nielson misses with a punch to the body.
Nielson misses with a punch to the body.
Blue taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nielson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nielson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nielson letting Blue take a breather here.
Blue blocks an uppercut.
Blue trying to stall but Nielson improves his position.
Blue doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nielson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blue swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Nielson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blue fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blue lands a left hand.
Blue goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blue throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nielson blocks an uppercut.
Blue tries to land knees in the clinch but Nielson avoids the damage to the body.
Blue tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nielson's elbow.
Nielson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Blue fails to land.
Nielson swings wildly with an uppercut but Blue uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blue misses with some punches.
Blue tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nielson leaning against his opponent.
Blue lands a left hand.
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 Lloyd Blue will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nielson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nielson! But no joy.
Nielson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blue.
Nielson avoids the head kick by Blue.
Blue misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nielson jabs Blue right on the nose. Blue blinks but takes it well.
Nielson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nielson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blue keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blue thumps Nielson with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nielson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nielson throws a head kick that misses.
Blue throws a sloppy head kick and Nielson moves out of range easily.
Blue takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Blue misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Nielson misses the target.
Blue thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nielson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Blue ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nielson looks for the body kick but Blue saw that one coming.
Blue throws a leg kick but Nielson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blue just misses with a punch to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Blue. Nielson shrugs it off though.
Blue digs a good body shot into Nielson's ribs.
Blue throws a low kick but Nielson moves out of range easily.
Blue ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nielson moves away.
Nielson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nielson looks for the body kick but Blue saw that one coming.
Nielson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Nielson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nielson misses with a wild body shot.
Nielson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blue manages to avoid it.
Blue throws a lazy uppercut
and Nielson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blue misses with a head kick.
Blue keeps Nielson at a distance using the push kick.
Blue connects with a solid leg kick.
Nielson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blue connects with a solid leg kick.
Nielson takes one to the side of the head.
Nielson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nielson misses with a right hand
and Blue counters with a nice uppercut.
Nielson throws out a leg kick but Blue moves out of range and Nielson only half commits. #T3#
Blue getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nielson connects with the punch.
Blue keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nielson misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Blue.
Blue thuds a left hand into Nielson's body.
Blue doesn't manage to clinch there - Nielson circles away.
A leg kick checked by Blue.
Nielson throws a wild body kick that Blue sees coming a mile off.
Blue is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nielson.
Blue ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nielson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nielson! But no joy.
Nielson checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Nielson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blue doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Blue misses with a hook to the body
and Nielson counters with a nice leg kick.
Nielson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blue swings for the body but Nielson moves out of range.
Blue throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nielson checks a leg kick.
Nielson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Blue avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blue connects with a jab.
Blue connects with a body shot that sends Nielson's belly button to the back.
Blue is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nielson can do to turn this around?
Blue connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nielson momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nielson. Blue does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blue throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nielson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nielson misses with a shot to the body
and Blue counters with a leg kick.
Blue throws a low kick, looking for Nielson's leg but Nielson calmly moves out of range.
Nielson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Blue is looking to chop away at Nielson's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lloyd Blue dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Blue throws a hook to the side of Nielson's head but Nielson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nielson throws a body kick that misses.
Blue throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nielson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blue takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nielson checks the leg kick.
Nielson throws a head kick but Blue moves out of range.
Nielson cracks Blue with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lloyd Blue is winning the standup battle so far.
Nielson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Blue paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue throws a body shot but no joy.
Nielson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That kick from Blue tenderised Nielson's leg. Nielson is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Blue has closed the distance and engaged Nielson in a clinch.
Blue swings wildly with an uppercut but Nielson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nielson managing to block the knees to the body from Blue. #T1#
Nielson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blue's elbow.
Blue tries to land knees in the clinch but Nielson avoids the damage to the body.
Lloyd Blue has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blue tries to work over Nielson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blue using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nielson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blue misses with a body punch.
Nielson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nielson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nielson.
Blue trying to land knees to the body.
Nielson tries to work over Blue's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blue gets through Nielson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nielson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blue.#T2#
Nielson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blue fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blue tries to land a knee to the head but Nielson blocks with his arms.
Blue misses with the head strike.
Blue missing with knees to the body.
Blue throws a punch but it's blocked by Nielson.
Nielson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nielson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nielson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nielson lands a nice shot to the body.
Blue blocks a body shot from Nielson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blue.
A head punch on the inside from Nielson fails to land.
A short right from Nielson on the inside.
Patrick Nielson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Blue is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Nielson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nielson throws out a leg kick but Blue moves out of range and Nielson only half commits.
As Nielson tries to get set, Blue tries to push him back and clinch up but Nielson manages to avoid the attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blue.
Nielson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nielson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nielson misses with a straight right.
Lloyd Blue is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nielson 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.
Nielson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nielson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nielson blocks a jab.
Blue swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nielson throws a front kick that sends Blue stumbling back into the cage.
Nielson throws a shot from downtown. Blue moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Nielson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Blue counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nielson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blue.
Nielson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blue throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nielson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Blue blocks it well.
Blue lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blue looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blue throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blue uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nielson.
Blue looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nielson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nielson throws a right and a left that Blue avoids nicely.
Nielson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nielson misses with an attempted mid kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lloyd Blue!
Our winner, Lloyd Blue, 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 7
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
Blue looks to land a right hand but Braxton moved out of range.
It seemed like Braxton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Braxton tries to clinch up.
Braxton throws a hook to the side of Blue's head but Blue sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Braxton. Those never looked like landing.
Braxton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Blue defending well as Braxton loads up on a big left hand.
Braxton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blue throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Blue throws a hook but Braxton blocks it.
Blue listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Braxton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blue lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Braxton checks a leg kick.
Blue throws a lazy uppercut
and Braxton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lloyd Blue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Braxton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blue.
A leg kick checked by Blue.#T1#
Blue cracks Braxton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blue looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice cross by Braxton.
Blue tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Braxton was well out of range. Poor timing from Blue.
Braxton misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Braxton. Those never looked like landing.
Braxton blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Braxton takes the fight into the clinch.
Blue misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blue makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Braxton managing to block the knees to the body from Blue.
Blue leaning his opponent against the cage.
Braxton misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blue creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Braxton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blue has a couple of punches blocked by Braxton.
Braxton struggles to land a body shot inside as Blue controls his hands.
Braxton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Braxton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Braxton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blue landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Blue lands a good knee to the midsection. Braxton won't want to take too many of those.
Blue misses with some punches.
Blue throws a head punch that misses.
Blue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Braxton avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blue.
Braxton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Braxton.
Blue blocks a body shot from Braxton. #T3#
Blue trying to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Braxton as the two fighters clinch.
Braxton misses with a punch to the body.
Blue lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Braxton avoids it.
Blue lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blue prevents a body shot from Braxton.
Blue misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blue tries to land a knee to the head but Braxton blocks with his arms.
Braxton pushes Blue back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blue tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Braxton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Braxton lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blue.
Braxton pushes Blue back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blue is stalling here. #T4#
Braxton misses with the head strike.
Blue has a couple of punches blocked by Braxton.
Braxton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Braxton can't find room to land a body shot as Blue controls the action.
Braxton misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blue throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Braxton.
Blue lands a good knee to the midsection. Braxton won't want to take too many of those.
Braxton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blue with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blue tries to throw a body punch but Braxton avoids it by throwing Blue back against the cage.
Blue can't find room to land a body shot as Braxton controls the action.
Braxton working aggressively here.
A short right from Braxton.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blue.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Danny Braxton will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Braxton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blue.
Braxton is looking to score with low kicks.
Blue throws a body shot but no joy.
Braxton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blue.
Blue misses with a low kick as Braxton jumps back.
Braxton throws a jab when Blue was well out of range.
A clash of legs there as Braxton blocks the low kick.
Braxton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blue.
A quick step to the side and Blue tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Braxton avoids the head kick by Blue.
An inside leg kick lands from Blue.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue looks to throw the jab but Braxton is out of range.
Braxton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blue. That did some damage!
Blue misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blue loads up on a big right hand but Braxton slips the punch.
Braxton blocks a jab.#T1#
Blue throws a leg kick that is checked
and Braxton counters with a left and a right that stings Blue.
Blue throws a lazy right hand but Braxton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blue misses with a hook.
Blue scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Blue misses with a body shot.
Braxton checks the leg kick.
Blue blocks a head kick by Braxton.
Braxton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blue misses with a low kick.
Blue throws a body shot but no joy.
Blue moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBraxton.
Blue swings widly with a right hand
and Braxton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Braxton lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Braxton lands a slapping body shot.
Braxton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Braxton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blue looks to score with a jab to the body but Braxton is just out of range.
Blue listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blue uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Braxton.
Braxton scores with a body shot.
Blue will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Blue misses with a looping right.
Blue ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Braxton moves away.
Braxton lands with a straight right. Blue didn't see that one coming.
Braxton thows a left - swing and a miss!
A thudding body kick lands there by Braxton!
Braxton ducks under a wild hook from Blue.
Braxton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blue counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Nice body punch from Braxton.
Braxton throws a lazy uppercut
and Blue counters with a nice leg kick.
Blue avoids a punch combination nicely.
Braxton lands a head kick. Blue smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Lloyd Blue has been cut.
Braxton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blue's hands.
Braxton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blue.
Braxton throws a hook but Blue blocks it.
Blue takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A leg kick checked by Braxton.
Blue misses with a shot to the body
and Braxton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Braxton has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Braxton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blue.#T4#
Blue blocks a head kick by Braxton.
Braxton misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blue misses the jab.
Blue scores with a three punch combo!
Braxton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blue manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Braxton lands with a nice body punch.
Blue throws a body shot but no joy.
Blue ducks under a wild hook from Braxton.
Blue misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Braxton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Braxton misses with a body kick.
Braxton misses the body punch
and Blue counters with a straight right hand.
Blue keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blue turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Danny Braxton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lloyd Blue's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Braxton connects with a jab.
Blue takes a swing at Braxton's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blue, as that shot connected.
Blue lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Braxton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blue.
Braxton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blue misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Braxton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Braxton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blue.
Braxton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Braxton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blue.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braxton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blue chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Braxton can pounce on him.
Braxton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blue misses with an uppercut. Braxton saw that one coming.
Blue avoids the head kick by Braxton. #T1#
Blue lands a body shot.
Braxton misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slow jab from Braxton misses its intended target.
Blue tries to score with a low kick but Braxton moves his leg out of the way.
Braxton is looking for the big counter here.
Braxton moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Braxton misses.
Blue wants to slow Braxton down by chopping away at his legs.
Blue tries to score with a low kick but Braxton moves his leg out of the way.
Blue throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Braxton slips a jab from Blue.
Blue throws a jab but it's blocked by Braxton.
Braxton only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Braxton throws a head kick that half lands.
Blue takes a swing at Braxton's ribcage but misses.
Braxton throws out a counter right but Blue avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Braxton staying out of range there.
Braxton tries to counter with a clinch but Blue shakes him off and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Blue.
A head kick misses from Braxton.
Braxton tries a low kick but Blue avoids it.
Braxton throws a push kick but Blue slaps the foot to one side.
Blue bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Braxton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Braxton throws an overhand right that lands on Blue's shoulder, as Blue tries to avoid the shot.
Blue half committed to a counter leg kick.
Blue misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Braxton counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blue avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blue looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Blue takes a swing at Braxton's ribcage but misses.
Blue does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Braxton wants to counter the offense by Blue and move into the clinch position.
Blue throws a body punch but Braxton moves out of range.
Blue moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBraxton.#T3#
Blue is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Braxton.
Blue throws a leg kick but Braxton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blue takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blue lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blue swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blue rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Braxton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Danny Braxton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A low kick lands for Blue.
Blue fails to land with a series of punches.
Braxton looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Braxton blocks a head kick by Blue.
Braxton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blue fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Braxton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A swing and a miss from Blue.
Blue tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Braxton was well out of range. Poor timing from Blue.
Blue takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Blue misses with a body punch
and Braxton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Braxton thumps Blue with a low kick.
Blue misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Blue misses.
Braxton avoids the body shot from Blue.
Braxton throws a shot to the body.
Blue sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Braxton.
Blue throws an off balance right hand
and Braxton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Braxton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Braxton checks a leg kick nicely.
Braxton appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lloyd Blue has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blue takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Braxton lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Danny Braxton.
I've got Braxton 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Danny Braxton!
Lloyd Blue was interviewed post fight and said 'I wanna give a special shout out to Temple of Fitness - 5091, and to Honest Apparel ($20 SPECIAL ALL CLOTHES!) (7008)!'.

Event: HFC 70 - De Rossi vs Ilmarinen
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Blue, which made it look bad. #TD#
Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jackson tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blue knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries to move to mount but Blue blocks the move with his legs.
Blue is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Jackson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Blue 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.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Blue is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB#
Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Blue is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blue has escaped the position, nice work there.
Blue is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Blue is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blue is not content to let Jackson control the position. #SUB#
Jackson has hold of Blue's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Blue tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Jackson cranks the arm and Blue screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Blue, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). KoolAID Jackson!
KoolAID Jackson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Lloyd Blue stepped up to the mic, saying 'Maaaan.... NOW I want some Kool Aid!'.

Event: HFC 61: Year 2, Ready? FIGHT!
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Shark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
David Shark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shark scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shark lands a jab to the head.
Shark scores with a hook to the body. Blue takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shark does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A swing and a miss from Shark.
A jab from Blue finds it's way through Shark's defenses.
Shark loads up on a big right hand but Blue slips the punch.
Shark looks to land a left hand but Blue moved out of range nicely.
Blue looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shark fails to land with a series of punches.
Blue tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shark was well out of range. Poor timing from Blue.
Blue throws a solid leg kick but Shark takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blue.
As Blue backs off Shark throws a huge counter combo but Blue manages to avoid it all.
Shark finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shark throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blue counters with a one-two to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shark looks to land a left hand but Blue moved out of range nicely.
Blue takes a swing at Shark's ribcage but misses.
Shark tests Blue's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blue with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shark to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Shark throws a hook but Blue avoids it easily.
Shark misses with an uppercut. Blue saw that one coming.
Blue misses with a low kick. #CL#
Blue gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shark goes for a takedown attempt but Blue pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blue manages to avoid it.
Shark throws a nice looking combination but Blue bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blue.
Shark defending well as Blue loads up on a big left hand.
Shark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blue keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shark.
Blue stuffs the takedown.
Shark rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blue counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shark misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Blue counters by moving into the clinch.
Blue scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blue misses with a knee strike.
Shark has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blue avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lloyd Blue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Shark.
Blue works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Blue swings wildly with an uppercut but Shark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blue tries to throw a body punch but Shark avoids it by throwing Blue back against the cage.
Shark tries for a takedown but Blue manages to get underhooks.
Shark has Blue pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blue manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shark is looking to break free of the clinch but Blue has double underhooks.
Blue stops a takedown attempt from Shark.
Shark is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blue is defending well.
Shark changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blue fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shark looks winded!#CL#
Blue clinches up against the cage.
Shark tries a body shot but Blue blocks it.
Shark drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blue misses with a knee to the head.
Blue struggles to land a body shot inside as Shark controls his hands.
Shark is working for takedown but Blue is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shark has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Blue after a bit of a struggle. #T3#
Blue stops a takedown attempt from Shark.
Blue tries to land knees in the clinch but Shark avoids the damage to the body.
Blue doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blue dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shark is looking to take this one to the mat.
Blue working aggressively here.
Blue lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shark backwards.
Blue goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Blue.
Blue gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shark.
Blue is pressed up against the cage. Shark has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blue down to the mat. Blue avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blue looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blue scores with a hook to the body. Shark takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shark checks a leg kick.
Shark checks a low kick from Blue.
Shark misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Blue misses its target.#T4##CL#
Blue closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blue trying to land knees to the body.
Blue tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blue lands a nice uppercut.
Blue scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shark jumps guard but Blue turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shark goes for a takedown attempt but Blue pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A left lands for Shark.
A left and a right from Shark both land. Nice combination.
Shark lands a head shot.
Shark scores with a nice right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Blue. No joy for Shark on that attempt.
Shark misses with a straight left.
Blue staying out of range there.
Shark looks to land a right hand but Blue moved out of range.
Shark jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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 Lloyd Blue will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Shark takes one on the button.
David Shark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blue throws a lazy uppercut
and Shark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shark checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
David Shark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blue.
Blue drops his hands momentarily and Shark takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shark throws a leg kick but Blue moved away.
Blue swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blue ducks right into an uppercut from Shark.
Shark checks a leg kick nicely.
Blue cracks Shark with a good jab.
Blue takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blue lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shark lands a jab to the head. #ROC2#Blue is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shark throws the left hand but Blue avoids the punch easily.
Shark ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blue moves away.
Shark tries to clinch
and Blue counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shark throws a low kick, looking for Blue's leg but Blue calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Blue tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shark moves out of range as Blue strikes.
Blue lands with an uppercut that bounces Shark off the cage and back into range.
Shark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blue throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shark slips under a jab.
Shark tries to bum rush Blue with a series of wild strikes but Blue uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blue swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Shark misses.
Shark misses with a looping left.
Shark attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Blue connects with the punch.
Nice takedown defense from Blue. No joy for Shark on that attempt.
Blue misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Shark.
Shark is breathing heavily.#T2#
Blue moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've been informed that Shark has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shark fails with the takedown.
Blue wants to land a leg kick but Shark is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blue defending well as Shark loads up on a big left hand.
Blue circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shark throws a looping overhand right but Blue ducks down to avoid it.
Blue walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Shark clinches up against the cage.
Blue taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lloyd Blue has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shark has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blue is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lloyd Blue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Shark.
Shark drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blue gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Blue misses with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Blue.
Blue tries to land a knee to the head but Shark blocks with his arms. #T3#
Blue can't find room to land a body shot as Shark controls the action.
Blue makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shark being controlled against the cage.
Blue misses with a body punch.
Shark can't get the takedown.
A short right from Blue.
Shark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blue is looking to control Shark's arms but Shark gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blue has his back to the cage.
Blue gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shark.
Blue prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shark drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shark changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blue fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T4#
Shark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blue manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blue looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blue lands a lovely overhand right.
Shark throws a hook but Blue avoids it easily.
Shark avoids the body shot from Blue.
Shark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blue was well out of range. Poor timing from Shark.#CL#
Shark gets tackled into the cage by Blue. Blue maintains the clinch.
Shark is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Blue pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Blue putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shark in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Blue digs a right hand into Shark's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shark's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Blue misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Blue.
Blue crunches a lovely knee into Shark's ribcage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lloyd Blue dominated that second round.
That's time! Blue's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Blue dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blue slips a jab from Shark.
A little feinted left hand from Blue on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blue stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blue connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shark momentarily.
Shark tries to clinch but Blue moves out of range.
Shark throws a series of punches but Blue moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Blue.
Blue slips a straight right by Shark.
Shark gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shark throws a body punch but Blue moves out of range.
Blue connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#Shark is rocked!
Blue lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shark is still on wobbly legs! Can Blue finish him?
Shark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blue comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Shark stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Blue is on him like rabid pit bull! Shark slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lloyd Blue!
Lloyd Blue decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: HFC 54: Lambart vs Knight
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1#
Blue tests Bronze's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blue fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronze manages to avoid it.
Bronze feints the counter takedown.
A combination from Blue does no damage.
Blue swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bronze looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blue swings for the body but Bronze moves out of range. #TD2#
Bronze decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Blue kicks off Bronze and gets 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!
Blue uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronze.
Blue scores with a decent looking hook.
Bronze just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Blue.
Blue misses with a two punch combination.
Blue lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bronze misses with a lunging right hand
and Blue counters with a straight right hand.
Blue wants to clinch up but Bronze keeps it at a distance.
Blue scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Bronze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blue tried to score with a low kick but Bronze checks it.
And Bronze tries to counter it with a takedown but Blue pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bronze staying out of range there.
Blue waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronze.
Bronze tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Blue just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronze blocks a jab.
And Bronze tries to counter it with a takedown but Blue pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bronze misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Bronze misses.
Blue keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lloyd Blue is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blue swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blue throws a lazy right hand but Bronze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Blue. Those never looked like landing.
Bronze misses with a body punch #CL#
and Blue counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Blue gets underhooks to prevent Bronze's takedown attempt. #T2#
Blue with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Grady Bronze has been cut.
Bronze misses with the head strike.
Blue tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bronze's elbow.
Blue is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Blue working the clinch nicely. Bronze is working for position but Blue cracks him with a big knee to the head! Bronze crumples up against the cage and Blue lands two more shots before the ref can save Bronze! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Lloyd Blue!
A less than humble Lloyd Blue misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: HFC 44: Ounnagn vs Hunt
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Blue just misses with a punch to the body.
Blue lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swisa circles away quickly and effectively.
Swisa throws a leg kick
and Blue counters with a good low kick that Swisa was not able to check.
Blue comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Blue.
Blue blocks the body kick.
Blue cracks Swisa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Swisa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Swisa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blue misses with a low kick.
Blue scores with the left hand. Swisa knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Kobi Swisa has been cut.
Blue's jab looks to have found its range, popping Swisa under the eye.
Swisa throws a head kick that misses.
Blue has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Swisa is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Swisa is breathing heavily.
Swisa throws a head kick but Blue moves out of range.
Blue looks to land a body kick but Swisa moved away.
And Swisa counters with a quick kick to the body but Blue blocks it.
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!
Blue throws a hook to the side of Swisa's head but Swisa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Blue rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swisa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blue ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blue will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Blue throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Blue.
Blue lands the left hand.
Blue looks to land a left hand but Swisa moved out of range nicely.
Blue swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Swisa ducks under a wild hook from Blue.#CL2#
Swisa gets tackled into the cage by Blue. Blue maintains the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Blue.
Blue misses with a punch to the body.
Swisa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blue taking a breather.#T2#
Blue throws a head punch that misses.
Blue's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Blue displaying some good clinch control by pressing Swisa up against the cage.
Blue goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Swisa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blue lands a nice knee to the body.
Blue missing with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blue throws a punch but it's blocked by Swisa.
Blue can't find room to land a body shot as Swisa controls the action.
Blue working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Blue misses with a body punch.
Blue scores with a shot to the side of Swisa's head.
Swisa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Swisa working hard to break the clinch.
Blue throws a punch but it's blocked by Swisa.
A nice left hand lands by Blue.
Blue landing knees to the body.
Swisa avoiding damage as Blue throws knees to the body.
Blue utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Blue works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blue is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Blue lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blue displaying some good clinch control by pressing Swisa up against the cage.
Blue scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swisa working hard to break the clinch.
Blue with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Swisa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blue.
Blue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Swisa.
Swisa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blue scores a nice knee to the body.
Blue content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Blue tries to throw a body punch but Swisa avoids it by throwing Blue back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Blue.
Blue misses with a short punch on the inside.
Swisa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blue missing with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Blue.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lloyd Blue dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kobi Swisa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Blue just misses with a punch to the body.
Blue blocks a head kick by Swisa.
Blue misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swisa.
Blue lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Blue throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blue lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swisa's sensitive parts.
Blue uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blue misses with a body shot.
Blue cracks a nice hook into Swisa's ribs.
Blue has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blue throws out a leg kick but Swisa moves out of range and Blue only half commits.
It looked like Swisa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swisa's sensitive parts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swisa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blue can pounce on him.
Kobi Swisa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blue looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blue throws a hook but Swisa avoids it easily.#T1#
Swisa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC2#Swisa is rocked!
Blue throws a monster overhand right that drops Swisa! Blue follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lloyd Blue!
Lloyd Blue thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 33: Wood vs Jiminez
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Blue misses the jab.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Blue is just out of range.
Blue was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blue keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blue is looking to counter the offense by King and move into the clinch.
Blue throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and King counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
King sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Blue knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for King on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King slips a nice elbow through Blue's hands, connecting with Blue's forehead.
King content to control rather than advance.
King has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
King 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.
Blue on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blue tries to get out of the position.#T1#
King not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
King looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
King lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
King content to control rather than advance.
King takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blue wants to improve his position but King is controlling well.
King perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
King looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ground and pound from King.
King not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blue avoiding damage under a succession of punches from King.
King 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.
King takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
King looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blue with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
King takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
King working Blue over with strikes.
King scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
King slows the pace down in half guard.
King slips a nice elbow through Blue's hands, connecting with Blue's forehead.
King stalling. #T4#
King is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
King content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. King lands a nice short elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King controlling the action here.
Blue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur King dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Blue misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Blue throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blue lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Blue misses.
King with the counter takedown but Blue avoids it easily.
King misses with a body shot.
Blue throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Blue throws a big shot that misses.
Blue throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Blue throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue is looking to chop away at King's legs.
King changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
King ducks under a wild hook from Blue.
Blue throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and checks it nicely.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blue.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blue manages to avoid it.#T1#
Blue throws a body shot but no joy.
King drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blue defends it well.
King avoids the body shot from Blue.
Blue throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blue throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and King counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by King.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells King's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blue is trying to control the position but King postures up.
King stands and throws Blue's legs to the side, diving into side control.
King lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Blue down.
King working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
King grinds an elbow into Blue's temple.
Blue is trying to escape the position but King is controlling the position.
King lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
King lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
King controlling the position from side mount.
King working the ground and pound.#SUB2#
King is trying to get an arm triangle but Blue is defending well.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lull in the action here.
Blue is trying to improve his position.#T3#
King lands a few punches from side control.#SUB2#
King wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blue, who protects the arm well.
King working the head and body with strikes.
Blue takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
King working away.
King cracks Blue with an elbow. That is naaassty.
King scoring with punches and elbows.
King creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
King taking a breather here.
King in side control lands a decent elbow.
King working the body and head with strikes.
Blue can't do much from the bottom here.
King happy to just control the position for now.
King landing a few strikes.
King in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
King slips under a jab from Blue.
King looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
King slips a straight right by Blue.
King shoots for a takedown but Blue saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blue digs a good body shot into King's ribs.
Lloyd Blue is winning the standup battle so far.
Blue misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and King counters with a shoot takedown. Blue fights it but they end up in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as King accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
King is working Blue over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
King content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Arthur King has got the better of the ground game so far.
King advances position into side control!
Blue can't do much from the bottom here.
King working the ground and pound from side control.
Blue taking punishment in the form of punches.
King 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.
Blue takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T2#
King controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
King working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A control attempt from Blue but he's now mounted!
King landing punches. #T3#
King content just to control the position here.
King scoring with strikes but Blue is staying in there.
Blue is bucking up trying to escape but King cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
King lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Blue hang on?
King is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Blue can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
King landing shots from mount.
King lands a big elbow.
King controlling his opponent.
King scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Blue?
King in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T4#
King sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
King punishing his opponent with strikes.
Blue in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Blue?
King takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lloyd Blue has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arthur King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got King 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 Arthur King!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Arthur King!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Arthur King!

Arthur King wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Arthur King thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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