Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 224
Date: Apr 27, 2025

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Parrish. Bauweraerts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parrish misses with a body shot.
Bauweraerts lands with a nice body punch.
Parrish takes a swing at Bauweraerts's ribcage but misses.
Bauweraerts was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bauweraerts moves out of range of the strikes.
Bauweraerts throwing a counter right hand but Parrish manages to avoid it.
Barry Parrish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parrish scores with a sloppy right hand. Bauweraerts should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Parrish. Beautiful body shot.
Parrish looks to land a combination but Bauweraerts avoids it well.
A quick step to the side and Bauweraerts tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parrish slips under a jab from Bauweraerts.#T1#
Parrish misses with a right hand
enabling Bauweraerts to counter with a crisp jab.
Bauweraerts takes one to the side of the head. #ROC2#Bauweraerts is rocked!
Parrish closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Bauweraerts! Parrish dives in looking to finish! Bauweraerts is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

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

Event: TOF 224
Date: Apr 27, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Roy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Murphy quickly recovers to half guard.
Roy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
Roy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Murphy is doing well to control the position and prevent Roy from advancing to side control.
Murphy is trying to get back to full guard.
Roy working Murphy over with strikes.
Murphy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murphy defending well though.
Roy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murphy defending well though.
Murphy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Roy throwing shots but Murphy is blocking nicely. #T1#
Roy slips a nice elbow through Murphy's hands, connecting with Murphy's forehead.
Roy throwing shots but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Murphy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roy.
Murphy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Roy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Roy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murphy defending well though.
Roy not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kaven Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roy shoots for a double leg takedown but Murphy sprawls well. He's pushed Roy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Murphy tries to counter by clinching up but Roy breaks away and moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Roy or perhaps it was just good defense by Murphy, which made it look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Murphy. No joy for Roy on that attempt.
Kaven Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marques Roy.#T2#
Roy jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Roy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Roy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roy trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy 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.
Roy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Roy trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Murphy pulls Roy in close to prevent any damage.
Roy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Roy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murphy is fending him off so far but Roy persists. Nope, Murphy circles away and we're back to standing.
Roy throws out a powerful jab.
Roy shoots in for a double leg but Murphy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Roy shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense.
Murphy is looking to counter the offense by Roy and move into the clinch.#CL#
Murphy darts in and clinches Roy up against the cage.
Roy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Roy backwards. #T4#
Roy takes an elbow to the temple.
Roy is trying to pull guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Murphy scores a nice knee to the body.
Roy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murphy smiles and moves away.
Roy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murphy avoids it really well and circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Murphy - that will leave a mark!
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!#CL#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Murphy clinches with his opponent.
Roy is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Roy's coach down at Ruttos gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Roy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Roy tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
Murphy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Roy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murphy lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T5#
Roy jumps guard but Murphy stands there with Roy around his waist. Roy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Roy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Roy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
Roy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Roy takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Marques Roy has been cut.
Roy looks winded!
Murphy landing knees to the head.
Murphy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Roy's defenses.
Murphy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Murphy lands a shot to the body.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
Roy jumps guard but Murphy stands there with Roy around his waist. Roy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Roy jumps guard but Murphy stands there with Roy around his waist. Roy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Murphy lands a nice knee to the body.
Murphy lands an elbow inside that Roy shrugs off. #T6#
Roy is trying to pull guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Murphy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC#Roy is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Roy to his knees! Murphy keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaven Murphy!
A very excited looking Kaven Murphy rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: TOF 224
Date: Apr 27, 2025

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conrad Frost!
Our winner, Conrad Frost, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TOF 223
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Koli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good standup being displayed there by Pederson as he connects with a hook.
Pederson swings for the body but Koli moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Koli. No joy for Pederson on that attempt.
Koli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice cross by Pederson.
Pederson needs to keep his hands up - Koli had a free shot at his head there.
Pederson lands a head shot.
Pederson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Pederson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Koli moves away from the strike by Pederson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koli throws a push kick but Pederson slaps the foot to one side.
Pederson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Koli's head backwards.
Koli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Koli slips a straight right by Pederson.
Koli throws a counter combo.
Koli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pederson.
Koli blocks a jab.
Pederson jabs Koli right on the nose. Koli blinks but takes it well.
Koli cracks Pederson with a good jab.
Pederson tests Koli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koli throws an overhand right that lands on Pederson's shoulder, as Pederson tries to avoid the shot.
Pederson tries for a takedown but Koli circles away easily
and Koli counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Pederson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Koli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pederson manages to avoid it.#T2#
Koli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pederson throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Pederson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Pederson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pederson advances to full mount.
Pederson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Koli is looking to escape.
Koli is desperately trying to improve his position but Pederson has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Koli holds on, trying desperately to control.
Pederson trying to control but Koli is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pederson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Koli's face.
Pederson misses with a head shot.
Koli holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Pederson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Pederson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Koli tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4##SUB#
Pederson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Koli is on top in guard.
Pederson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Pederson looking for a guillotine here but Koli defends easily.
Pederson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Koli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pederson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koli has managed to get both his arms back between Pederson's legs - danger averted.
Pederson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T5#
Pederson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pederson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koli working a defensive guard here.
Pederson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Pederson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pederson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T6#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Koli keeping moving, preventing Pederson from controlling successfully.
Koli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pederson trying to control the position from guard on top but Koli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pederson 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.
Pederson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pederson works over Koli with some ground and pound from guard.#T7#
Pederson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pederson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pederson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pederson connects with a body shot.
Koli misses the jab.
Pederson throws a body punch but Koli moves out of range.
Koli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pederson with a body shot.
Pederson looks to score with a jab to the body but Koli is just out of range.
Koli now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Koli wants to land a leg kick but Pederson is out of range.
A jab from Koli misses. #T8#
Koli misses with a hook.
Koli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pederson is defended easily by Koli.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deanthony Pederson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koli tries to close the distance and clinch but Pederson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koli lands with a slapping head kick.
Sepi Koli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pederson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koli.
Pederson misses with a wild body shot.
Koli misses with a straight left.
Pederson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Koli connects with a high kick. #T9#
Pederson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pederson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koli.
Koli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pederson.
Pederson attempts a counter takedown but Koli avoids it well and moves away.
Koli throws a body kick that misses.
Deanthony Pederson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pederson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Pederson gets a double leg takedown into Koli's guard.
Pederson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ground and pound from Pederson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pederson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Koli sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deanthony Pederson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Koli. Pederson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pederson lands a jab.
Koli scores with a hook to the body. Pederson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Koli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Koli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pederson was well out of range. Poor timing from Koli.
Deanthony Pederson is winning the standup battle so far.
Koli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson catches Koli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pederson. Koli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koli only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pederson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koli manages to avoid it.
Koli scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Koli defending well as Pederson loads up on a big left hand.
Koli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pederson is looking to chop away at Koli's legs.
Pederson works Koli's body with a nice hook.
Koli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pederson.
Pederson feinted with a counter takedown.
Koli misses with a two punch combination.
Nice body punch from Pederson.
Pederson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Koli swivels and escapes.
Nice body kick from Koli.
Koli tries to clinch but Pederson is having none of it. #T2#
Pederson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice defenses there by Koli.
Koli lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pederson throws a lazy right hand but Koli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Koli.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pederson or perhaps it was just good defense by Koli, which made it look bad.
Pederson tries for a takedown but Koli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deanthony Pederson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koli throws a head kick but Pederson moves out of range. #TD#
Pederson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T3#
Koli is trying to control the position but Pederson postures up.
Koli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pederson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pederson trying to control but Koli is working from the bottom.
Pederson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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 throwing strikes but missing.
Koli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pederson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pederson throws a hook but Koli blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Koli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Koli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pederson.
Koli throws a series of punches but Pederson avoids them all with ease.
Koli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Koli!
Koli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pederson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pederson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koli under the eye.
Pederson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pederson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koli avoids the body shot from Pederson. #T5#
Koli gets cracked there but stands up to it. #TD#
Koli gets caught flat footed, as Pederson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pederson 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.
Pederson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koli can do to turn this around?
Pederson postures up and lands a big shot to Koli's brow.
Pederson trying to control but Koli is working from the bottom.
Pederson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T6#
Koli trying to keep a closed guard but Pederson is proving a slippery customer.
Pederson controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Koli closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T7#
Pederson misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Pederson finds it's target.
Koli misses with a straight right.
Koli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pederson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koli counters with a left and a right that stings Pederson.
Pederson digs a good hook to Koli's body.
Koli throws a hook but Pederson avoids it easily.
Pederson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Koli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pederson.
Koli defending well as Pederson loads up on a big left hand. #T8#
Koli's corner calls for a 1-2. Koli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Koli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pederson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pederson throws a hook but Koli blocks it.
It seemed like Koli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pederson misses with a body shot.
Koli throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Pederson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Pederson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Pederson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Koli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pederson.
Koli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pederson is working away from the top position though.#T9#
Koli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pederson.
Koli wants to improve his position but Pederson is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pederson wants to control but Koli is keeping him busy.
Pederson lands with a punch from half guard.
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 Deanthony Pederson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Pederson misses with a wild body shot.
Koli was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A head kick misses from Koli.
Pederson attempts a counter takedown but Koli avoids it well and moves away.
Pederson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Pederson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Koli won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Pederson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Koli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pederson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Koli is trying to escape and Pederson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Koli is forced to tap! Nice work there by Pederson! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Deanthony Pederson!
A very excited looking Deanthony Pederson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: TOF 223
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Finn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jukassa.
Jukassa swings for the body but Finn moves out of range.
A big right from Finn misses.
Jukassa throwing a counter right hand but Finn manages to avoid it.
Jukassa looks to throw the jab but Finn is out of range.
Finn avoids the body shot from Jukassa.
Finn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Finn throws a low kick but Jukassa avoids it.
Finn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jukassa.
A jab from Jukassa misses.
Jukassa lands with a nice body punch.
Jukassa throws a combination that misses
and Jukassa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Zett Jukassa has been cut.
Finn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukassa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finn.
Jukassa missing with a left hand there. Finn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Finn swats away the attempt to clinch by Jukassa.
Finn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jukassa on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Finn is looking to score with low kicks.
Finn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jukassa misses with a lunging right hand
and Finn counters with a huge left! Jukassa is in big trouble! He's backing up but Finn isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Jukassa from any more damage. A dominating finish by Finn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddy Finn!
Freddy Finn 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: TOF 223
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Cabrera connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Boris misses the target.
Cabrera throws a hook but Boris blocks it.
Boris misses with a right hand
and Cabrera counters with a nice body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Boris as he connects with a hook.
Boris cracks Cabrera with an open hand slap.
Boris misses the jab.
Boris listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boris jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cabrera moves forwards but Boris connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabrera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
John Boris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boris scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Boris lands a nice shot that snaps Cabrera's head back.
Boris checks a low kick from Cabrera.
Boris scores with a jab. Cabrera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boris slips a jab from Cabrera.
Nice uppercut lands for Boris. That snapped Cabrera's head back.
Boris thuds a left hand into Cabrera's body.
Boris is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cabrera had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Boris shoots in for a takedown but Cabrera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cabrera tried to counter with a leg kick but Boris avoided it.
Boris slips under a jab from Cabrera.
We've been told by Cabrera's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boris.
Cabrera cracks Boris with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cabrera works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like John Boris has been cut.#T2#
Boris's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cabrera under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera lands a nice looking body shot.
Boris has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cabrera tries to clinch there but Boris circles away. #CL#
Cabrera forces Boris back against the cage and clinches.
Cabrera cracks Boris with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Boris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cabrera misses with a few strikes there.
Cabrera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cabrera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cabrera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boris.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cabrera. #T3#
Boris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cabrera.
Boris misses with a looping right.
Boris moves out of range of the leg kick from Cabrera.
Boris tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boris lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL#
Cabrera clinches.
Cabrera lands an uppercut.
Cabrera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cabrera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boris misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Cabrera.
Boris blocking some punches. #BC2#
Boris breaks the clinch. #T4#
Cabrera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Boris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boris swats away the attempt to clinch by Cabrera.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boris.
A combination from Cabrera does no damage.
Cabrera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boris's sensitive parts.
Boris walks into a left hand. #CL#
Boris gets tackled into the cage by Cabrera. Cabrera maintains the clinch.
Cabrera working aggressively here. #T5#
Still in the clinch, Cabrera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boris tries to break free but Cabrera pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Boris lands a takedown into guard.
Cabrera wants to stand and escape but Boris is having none of it.
Boris tries to free his leg and advance position but Cabrera is retaining full guard.
Boris showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cabrera wants to stand up but Boris is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Cabrera uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Boris takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T6#
Boris throws out a powerful jab.
Boris closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cabrera circles away.
Cabrera fires out a quick counter leg kick but Boris just manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boris.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cabrera. #CL#
Cabrera drives through and clinches with Boris against the cage.
Cabrera misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boris.
Cabrera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boriss head.
Cabrera misses with some punches.
Boris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards.
Cabrera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boriss head. #BC2#
Boris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T7#
Cabrera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boris.
Cabrera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boris cracks Cabrera with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cabrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boris.
Cabrera feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boris lands a nice shot that snaps Cabrera's head back.
Boris shoots in but no luck this time.
Heraclio Cabrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Boris.
Cabrera lunges at Boris with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boris's hand.
Boris lands a slapping body shot.
Cabrera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cabrera swinging wildly here.
Boris tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T8#
Cabrera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cabrera wants it to stay on the feet.
Cabrera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cabrera scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cabrera swings for the body but Boris moves out of range.
Boris ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cabrera.
Cabrera takes one to the chin there.
Boris's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cabrera lands a jab to the nose.
Cabrera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T9#
Boris throws a body shot but no joy.
Cabrera is looking to counter punch.
Cabrera moves out of range as Boris strikes.
Boris lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Boris tries to keep at a distance but Cabrera has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cabrera misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cabrera.
Cabrera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boris is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cabrera lands an uppercut.
Cabrera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cabrera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boris's elbow.
Boris'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.
Cabrera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boris's elbow.
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 Heraclio Cabrera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Boris'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#
Boris shoots in looking for a takedown. Cabrera tries to sprawl out of it but Boris keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cabrera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cabrera throws a big counter combination but Boris scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cabrera misses with a head kick.
Cabrera sizes up Boris with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Boris feints and as Cabrera raises his hands in defense, Boris changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Cabrera scrambles and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Cabrera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Cabrera on the inside.
Cabrera swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Cabrera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cabrera lands a shoulder strike.
Cabrera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boris backwards.
Cabrera stops a takedown attempt from Boris.
Cabrera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boris controlling the action here for a moment.
Cabrera misses with a body punch.
Cabrera misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Boris breaks from the clinch.
Cabrera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boris throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
John Boris seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Cabrera gets caught flat footed, as Boris shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2#
Boris works over Cabrera with some ground and pound from guard.
Cabrera wants to stand but Boris is controlling the position.
Boris chips away with some ground and pound.
Boris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cabrera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boris content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boris stops Cabrera from standing up.
Boris wants to control from the top but Cabrera keeps moving.
Boris sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cabrera wants to stand up but Boris is controlling him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boris trying to control but Cabrera is working from the bottom. #T3#
Cabrera is looking to stand up but Boris isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cabrera is looking to counter punch.
Boris lands a jab to the head.
Boris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Heraclio Cabrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Boris.
Boris slips under a jab.
Boris lands a really nice looking cross but Cabrera seems unphased.
Boris misses with a right hand
and Cabrera counters with a low kick, right behind Boris 's knee.
Cabrera connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Boris misses with a body shot
and Cabrera counters with an inside leg kick.
Cabrera moves out of range as Boris strikes.
Boris throws a hook to the side of Cabrera's head but Cabrera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boris lands a nice looking body shot.
Cabrera tries to work over Boris's front leg with a kick but Boris checks it.
Cabrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boris cracks Cabrera with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cabrera lands a head kick. Boris smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Cabrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cabrera moves in looking to clinch but Boris pushes him off.#T5#
Boris misses the jab.
Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cabrera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#That has opened up John Boris's cut even more.
Boris misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cabrera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Heraclio Cabrera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boris lands with an overhand left.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut. Boris saw that one coming.
Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boris.
The fighters circling - Cabrera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boris misses with an uppercut. Cabrera saw that one coming.#T6#
Boris keeps the fight on the outside.
And Boris tries to counter it with a takedown but Cabrera pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boris throws out a powerful jab.
Cabrera looks to land a right hand but Boris moved out of range.
Boris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boris lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cabrera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cabrera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrera fails to land with a series of punches.
Cabrera takes one to the chin there.
Boris goes for a double leg but Cabrera avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cabrera continues to drive forward.#T7#
Cabrera throws a body shot but no joy.
Boris changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cabrera misses with a leg kick.
Boris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cabrera but Cabrera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boris shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boris misses with a lunging right hand
and Cabrera counters with a stiff right hand.
Cabrera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boris shoots in and drives through. Cabrera sprawls well.#T8#
Boris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cabrera.
Cabrera slips a jab from Boris.
Boris avoids the head kick by Cabrera.
Cabrera drops his hands momentarily and Boris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boris throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabrera.
Cabrera fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boris checks it well.
Cabrera motions for Boris to come forward. Cabrera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boris keeps the fight on the outside.
Cabrera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera with the inside leg kick. #T9#
Cabrera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boris tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boris lands with a shot to the body.
Boris takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut. Boris saw that one coming.
Boris throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cabrera moves away from the strike by Boris.
Boris misses the jab.
Boris throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cabrera on 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 Heraclio Cabrera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Boris's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Boris uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boris sizes up Cabrera with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boris scores with a hook.
Cabrera looks to land a right hand but Boris moved out of range.
Boris takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cabrera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Cabrera closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera has a couple of punches blocked by Boris.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cabrera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boris.
Cabrera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cabrera misses with some punches. #T1##BC2#
Boris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Boris.
Boris lands a nice shot that snaps Cabrera's head back.
A low kick lands for Cabrera.
A jab from Cabrera misses.
Boris with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cabrera counters with a good low kick that Boris was not able to check.
Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boris.
Boris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
Cabrera motions for Boris to come forward. Cabrera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Boris goes for a double leg but Cabrera avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cabrera continues to drive forward.
Cabrera tried to counter with a leg kick but Boris avoided it.
Jab, jab by Boris - just one landing.
Cabrera lands a right hook to the body.
Cabrera misses with a few strikes there.
Boris throws a looping overhand right but Cabrera ducks down to avoid it.
Cabrera is looking to counter punch.
Cabrera darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
so Boris counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabrera wants to get back to his feet but Boris is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Boris drops back looking for a leg! Cabrera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cabrera manages to kick Boris off! Boris jumps back into Cabrera's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Boris prevents Cabrera from getting back to his feet.
Boris content to stall in guard here.
Boris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cabrera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boris is controlling him.
Boris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cabrera wants to get back to his feet but Boris is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boris connects with a jab.
Boris lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boris avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Boris.
Cabrera connects with an inside leg kick.
Boris gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cabrera counters with a straight right hand.
Heraclio Cabrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Boris.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cabrera. Boris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
It looked like Cabrera wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
John Boris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Boris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabrera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cabrera works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Cabrera. Those never looked like landing.
Boris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Boris tries to counter it with a takedown but Cabrera pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cabrera staying out of range there.
Cabrera appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cabrera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cabrera is fending him off so far but Boris persists. Nope, Cabrera circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Cabrera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Boris.
Boris scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T6#
A jab from Boris does it's job there.
Boris lands with an overhand left.
Cabrera cracks Boris with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boris bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cabrera's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabrera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boris misses with an uppercut
and Cabrera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boris fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cabrera swings for the body but Boris moves out of range.
Cabrera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boris feints the counter takedown.
A jab from Boris finds it's way through Cabrera's defenses. #T7#
Boris digs a good body shot into Cabrera's ribs.
Boris fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cabrera throws a shot from downtown. Boris moves away and avoids it.
Boris changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cabrera throws a leg kick that misses.
Boris dives in for a single leg takedown but Cabrera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Cabrera misses the target.
Cabrera jabs Boris right on the nose. Boris blinks but takes it well.#CUT#The cut above John Boris's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Boris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boris falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Cabrera counter with a right hand.
Boris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T8#
Cabrera scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boris in his tracks.
A head kick misses from Cabrera.
Cabrera tries to clinch up.
Cabrera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boris dives in for a single leg takedown but Cabrera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boris shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cabrera.
Cabrera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boris checks a leg kick.
Cabrera drops his hands momentarily and Boris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T9#
Cabrera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boris darts in looking for a takedown but Cabrera gets double underhooks and turns Boris into the cage.
Boris shoots in and drives through. Cabrera sprawls well.
Boris misses with a shot to the body
and Cabrera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
You can see that Boris has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Cabrera looks to land a combination. Boris sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Boris takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#John Boris's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Cabrera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

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

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

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

Event: TOF 222
Date: Apr 20, 2025

#R1#
Shima throws a body shot but no joy.
Kasparas throws a series of punches but Shima avoids them all with ease.
Shima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kasparas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Kasparas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shima loads up on a big right hand but Kasparas slips the punch.
Kasparas tries to counter with a takedown but Shima is quick to defend against it.
Kasparas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shima manages to avoid it.
Kasparas misses with a double jab
and Shima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Gwendylyn Kasparas has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasparas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shima doesn't seem bothered though.
Shima stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasparas.
Kasparas attempts a counter takedown but Shima avoids it well and moves away.
Shima lands with an uppercut that bounces Kasparas off the cage and back into range.#T1##KD#
Kasparas sends Shima crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kasparas is motioning to the referee to let Shima up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like Hero Shima has been cut.#CL#
Kasparas pushes Shima up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Kasparas is trying to trip Shima. He has hold of a leg but Shima is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kasparas persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasparas looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Shima throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kasparas uses it to pass to side control.
Shima is not content to let Kasparas control the position.
Shima seems a little lost for a moment, as Kasparas dominates the positioning.
Kasparas is looking to take a break and control but Shima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shima regains half guard, as Kasparas was trying to land strikes. #T2#
Shima is looking to control Kasparas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shima avoid being mounted?
Shima on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shima wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Shima actively working from the bottom here.
Kasparas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shima's head.
Kasparas is thwarting Shima's attempts to control the position.
Kasparas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Kasparas there. #T3#
Shima wants to get back to full guard.
Shima trying to control from the bottom.
Kasparas thows a huge punch but Shima dodges it nicely.
Kasparas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kasparas connects with a nice short shot to Shima's temple. #SUB2#
Shima actively working from the bottom here.
Shima is trying to control but can't.
Shima is trying to control but Kasparas passes into side control!
Shima can't do much from the bottom here.
Kasparas works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Shima is not content to let Kasparas control the position.
Check out the look on Kasparas's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #ROC#Shima is rocked!#T4#
Kasparas lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Shima! Kasparas senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Shima out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gwendylyn Kasparas!

Event: TOF 220
Date: Apr 19, 2025

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

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

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

Trayvon Lewis dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Yardow misses.
Lewis works the jab nicely.
Donk. Lewis catches Yardow right on the button with a cross.
Trayvon Lewis is winning the standup battle so far.
Lewis looks to land a right hand but Yardow moved out of range.
Yardow misses with a looping right.
Yardow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yardow looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewis is just out of range.
Lewis attempts a counter takedown but Yardow avoids it well and moves away.
Lewis defending well as Yardow loads up on a big left hand.
Yardow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lewis. #T1#
Lewis loads up on a big right hand but Yardow slips the punch.
Yardow tries to move into range but Lewis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lewis. Yardow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lewis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lewis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yardow is looking for the big counter here.
Yardow throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Lewis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lewis throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Yardow is pushing Lewis's head away, looking to escape. Lewis manages to hold on to the position though.
Trayvon Lewis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Lewis lands a few punches from side control.#SUB#
Lewis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lewis tries to advance to mount but Yardow denies him.
Lewis trying to control the action but Yardow is working from the bottom.
Lewis tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lewis looks up at the clock and then as Yardow takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lewis smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T3#
Lewis tries to score with some ground and pound. Yardow controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Yardow is trying to buck Lewis off.
Lewis is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Yardow will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sloppy strikes there by Lewis.#SUB#
Lewis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lewis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yardow is not content to let Lewis control the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lewis creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Yardow sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Yardow is pushing Lewis's head away, looking to escape. Lewis manages to hold on to the position though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lewis misses with a body shot
enabling Yardow to counter with a crisp jab.
Lewis slips a jab from Yardow.
Lewis tries to counter with a takedown but Yardow is quick to defend against it.
Lewis thuds a left hand into Yardow's body.
A big left from Yardow misses.
Lewis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yardow momentarily.
Trayvon Lewis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T5#
Lewis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yardow.
Lewis tries to counter with a takedown but Yardow is quick to defend against it.
Zane Yardow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yardow slips under a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lewis is defended easily by Yardow.
Yardow is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lewis scores with the left hand. Yardow knows he should have avoided that one.
Lewis walks into a left hand. #T6#
Lewis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yardow.
Lewis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yardow defends well and Lewis ends up having to push Yardow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yardow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yardow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Yardow on the inside.
Yardow fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Yardow manages to break the clinch.
Lewis connects with the punch.
Yardow throws the left hand but Lewis avoids the punch easily.#T7#
Lewis punishes Yardow's body with a nice straight punch.
Yardow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yardow keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yardow looks to throw the jab but Lewis is out of range.
Yardow walks into a jab.
A slow jab from Lewis misses its intended target.
Lewis throws a body shot but no joy.
Yardow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lewis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zane Yardow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yardow might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lewis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T8#
Yardow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lewis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yardow's hands.
Lewis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lewis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Lewis is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trayvon Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lewis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yardow misses with an uppercut. Lewis saw that one coming.
Lewis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yardow sprawls and moves away.
Lewis digs a good body shot into Yardow's ribs.
Yardow walks into a stiff left hand from Lewis.#T9#
Sloppy strikes from Yardow. Those never looked like landing.
Lewis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lewis throws an off balance right hand
and Yardow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lewis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yardow was well out of range. Poor timing from Lewis.
Yardow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yardow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lewis or perhaps it was just good defense by Yardow, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Yardow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yardow slips a straight right by Lewis.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Trayvon Lewis.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lewis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trayvon Lewis!
Trayvon Lewis decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: TOF 220
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Keys pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keys pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Soest scores with a crisp jab that stopped Keys in his tracks.
Keys throws a body punch but Van Soest moves out of range.
Van Soest appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Keys misses with a hook.
Van Soest lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Van Soest looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Soest lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Soest keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keys.
Keys takes one to the side of the head.
Keys tries to clinch there but Van Soest circles away. #T1#
Keys uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Soest.
Keys loads up on a big right hand but Van Soest slips the punch.
Van Soest appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Van Soest keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keys.
Van Soest throws a sloppy head kick and Keys moves out of range easily.
Van Soest ducks under a wild hook from Keys.
Van Soest lands a right hook to the body.
Van Soest scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Keys cracks Van Soest with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Soest scores with a jab.#T2#
Van Soest 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.
Van Soest lands a head kick!
Keys slips a straight right by Van Soest.
Keys wants to counter the offense by Van Soest and move into the clinch position.
Keys throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Van Soest counters with a nice double leg into side control. Keys won't be happy with that.

Keys sneaks out the side door and pushes Van Soest away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Soest cracks Keys with a good jab.
Keys tries to land a front kick but Van Soest steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Keys fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Van Soest. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Van Soest lands with a nice body punch.
Van Soest throws a left and a right that both miss
and Keys cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Soest misses the target.
Van Soest sets himself, and Keys steps forward looking for the clinch! Van Soest avoids it this time.
Keys clobbers Van Soest with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Van Soest throws a sloppy head kick and Keys moves out of range easily.
Keys is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Van Soest with a body shot.
Keys misses with a body shot.
Van Soest misses with a wild body shot.
Van Soest scores with a shot to the body.
Van Soest uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keys.
Van Soest attempts a counter takedown but Keys avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Van Soest jabs at Keys's body.
Keys ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Soest moves away.
A shot to the liver by Van Soest. Beautiful body shot.
Some wild striking there from Van Soest.
Keys wants to counter the offense by Van Soest and move into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Soest connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Soest is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Keys takes one to the side of the head. #T5#
Keys throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Soest sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Soest works the jab nicely.
Keys scores with a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Soest as he connects with a hook.
Van Soest lands with an uppercut that bounces Keys off the cage and back into range.
Nice jab there from Van Soest.
Van Soest throws a series of punches but Keys moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Van Soest throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Soest scores with a body shot. #T6#
Van Soest swings for the body but Keys moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keys. Van Soest does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keys looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Keys misses with a straight right.
Keys swinging wildly here.
Van Soest appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
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!
Van Soest lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keys circles away quickly and effectively.
Keys swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Keys throws a body punch but Van Soest moves out of range.
Van Soest swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Keys counters by moving into the clinch.
Keys tries to throw a body punch but Van Soest avoids it by throwing Keys back against the cage. #T7##TD#
Van Soest has clasped his hands together around Keys's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Keys takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Keys defending against the ground and pound.
Van Soest working the ground and pound but Keys is defending the strikes.
Van Soest throws a strike aimed at the side of Keys's head but Keys avoids it well.
Van Soest is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Keys wants to get back to his feet but Van Soest is dominant here and he's now got Keys's back!#T8#
Van Soest really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Keys.
Van Soest has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Van Soest throwing wild punches that miss their target.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Van Soest controlling the positon.
Keys avoids the strikes from Van Soest.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keys has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Van Soest.#T9#
Van Soest controls the position.
Van Soest misses with punches from the back.
Keys covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Van Soest throwing sloppy strikes.
Van Soest throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Van Soest has good solid back control here.
Van Soest tries to get the hooks in deep but Keys pushed the leg off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kelly Van Soest dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Keys swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Keys. Van Soest shrugs it off though.
Keys is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Van Soest.
Van Soest lands a jab-cross combination.
Kelly Van Soest is winning the standup battle so far.
Keys swings for the body but Van Soest moves out of range.
Keys throws a jab when Van Soest was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Keys misses the target.
Keys misses with a straight left.
Keys rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Soest moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Soest attempts a counter takedown but Keys avoids it well and moves away.
Van Soest is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keys can do to turn this around?#T1#
Keys bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Soest's head backwards.
A head kick misses from Keys.
The fighters circling - Keys throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Soest feinted with a counter takedown.
Van Soest scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Soest changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Keys throws out a powerful jab.
Van Soest digs a good body shot into Keys's ribs.
Van Soest moves out of range as Keys strikes.
Keys swings widly with a right hand #TD#
so Van Soest counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Soest controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Van Soest's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Keys wants to stand but Van Soest is controlling the position.
Van Soest's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Keys is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Van Soest is controlling him. #T3#
Keys being controlled here, momentarily.
Van Soest trying to control but Keys is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Van Soest misses with a body shot.
Van Soest sets himself, and Keys steps forward looking for the clinch! Van Soest avoids it this time.
Keys throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Van Soest counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Van Soest.
Van Soest throws an elbow that misses. Keys uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Van Soest's guard. Nice move by Keys!#REVB##SU2#
Keys stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
Keys ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Soest moves away.
Van Soest misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keys.
Van Soest is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Keys looks to land a left hand but Van Soest moved out of range nicely.
Keys misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Soest steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keys.
Keys walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Soest throws a head kick that misses.
Keys tries to counter with a clinch but Van Soest shakes him off and moves away.#T5#
Van Soest scores with a hook.
Van Soest throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Soest catches Keys with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Keys throws a hook but Van Soest blocks it.
Van Soest misses with a body punch
and Keys counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keys throws a hook to the side of Van Soest's head but Van Soest sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keys keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Soest steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keys.#T6#
Van Soest moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Keys looks to land a body kick but Van Soest moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Soest misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keys! But no joy.
Van Soest misses with a hook. Keys ducked under it nicely.
Van Soest scores with a shot to the body.
Keys wants to clinch up but Van Soest keeps it at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Soest misses with a wild combination.
Keys is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T7#
Keys with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Soest to score with a decent uppercut.
Keys throws the kick towards the body but Van Soest avoids it.
Keys lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Keys tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Soest manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Soest throws an overhand right that lands on Keys's shoulder, as Keys tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheers as Keys lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Soest doesn't seem phased though.#T8#
Keys looks to throw the jab but Van Soest is out of range.
Van Soest half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Van Soest throws a left and a right that both miss
and Keys counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Keys misses the target.
Keys uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Soest.
Van Soest scores with a hook to the body. Keys takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Soest throws an overhand right that lands on Keys's shoulder, as Keys tries to avoid the shot.
Keys looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Soest takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Keys throws a shot from downtown. Van Soest moves away and avoids it.#T9#
Keys needs to keep his hands up - Van Soest had a free shot at his head there.
Keys throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Keys takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Van Soest throws a jab but it's blocked by Keys.
Van Soest thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Soest misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Keys counters with a series of strikes. Van Soest will be more careful next time no doubt.
Keys looks to throw the jab but Van Soest is out of range.
Keys misses with the combination.
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 Kelly Van Soest will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Van Soest lands a jab to the head.
Keys lands a head kick!
Keys throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Keys takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Soest misses with a series of wild punches.
Keys unleashes a big counter combination but Van Soest bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Van Soest throws a body punch but Keys moves out of range. #T1#
Keys throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Soest attempts a counter takedown but Keys avoids it well and moves away.
Van Soest looks to land a combination. Keys sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Keys loads up on a big right hand but Van Soest slips the punch.
Van Soest pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keys swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Soest throws a nice head kick!
Keys jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Soest drops down looking for a counter takedown but Keys sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Soest darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Soest misses with a hook
enabling Keys to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Keys lands a jab.
Keys misses with a left hand #TD#
and Van Soest counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keys avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Van Soest.
Keys keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Van Soest looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Van Soest there.
Van Soest is trying to control the action in half guard but Keys is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Keys taking some punishment here, with Van Soest in his half guard.
Well, if Van Soest is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Van Soest missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Van Soest not doing much here.
Van Soest not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Van Soest missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Van Soest is nestled in close to Keys, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Van Soest looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Van Soest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keys keeps working.
Keys keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Van Soest ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keys moves away.
Van Soest works Keys's body with a nice hook.#T5#
Van Soest swings for the body but Keys moves out of range.
Keys steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Van Soest.
Van Soest lunges at Keys with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Keys's hand.
Keys has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Keys, as that shot connected.
Keys uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Soest.
Van Soest fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keys manages to avoid it.
Van Soest slips a straight right by Keys.
Keys swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Soest drops down looking for a counter takedown but Keys sprawls and moves away.#T6#
Keys waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Soest.
Keys pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keys throws an overhand right that lands on Van Soest's shoulder, as Van Soest tries to avoid the shot.
Van Soest scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Van Soest misses with a looping left.
Van Soest moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Soest looks to score with a jab to the body but Keys is just out of range.
Van Soest slips a straight right by Keys.#T7#
Van Soest keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keys.
Van Soest half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Keys blocks a head kick by Van Soest.
Keys cracks Van Soest with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Isaac Keys has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keys takes a swing at Van Soest's ribcage but misses.
Jab by Van Soest.
Van Soest lands with a slapping head kick.
Van Soest uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keys.
Keys throws a body punch but Van Soest moves out of range.
Van Soest half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T8#
Keys ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keys steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Van Soest.
Keys throws a sloppy head kick and Van Soest moves out of range easily.
Keys takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Soest misses with a series of wild punches.
Keys swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Soest scores with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Soest.#T9#
A lazy left from Keys finds it's target.
Keys takes one on the button.
Van Soest jabs Keys right on the nose. Keys blinks but takes it well.
Van Soest goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Keys connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van Soest's hands.
Van Soest takes a swing at Keys's ribcage but misses.
Van Soest misses with a looping left.
Keys scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: TOF 221
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Boston scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
St. Georges keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boston.
Sloppy strikes from Boston. Those never looked like landing.
St. Georges slips a jab from Boston.
Jab, jab by Boston - just one landing. #TD#
St. Georges dives in and scores a takedown into Boston's guard.#SUB2#
Boston throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
St. Georges wants to pass the guard but Boston is keeping the position.
Boston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
St. Georges stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
St. Georges wants to control from the top but Boston keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
St. Georges trying to control the position from guard on top but Boston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boston trying to control the position here.
Boston keeping full guard, as St. Georges tries to pass.
Boston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
St. Georges stops Boston from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
St. Georges misses with a takedown
and Boston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boston.
Boston throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and St. Georges counters with a nice double leg into guard.
St. Georges pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boston is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Boston looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boston controls St. Georges momentarily but St. Georges frees himself.
St. Georges tries to free his leg and advance position but Boston is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Boston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. St. Georges doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. St. Georges manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boston wants to stand and escape but St. Georges is having none of it.
St. Georges wants to control from the top but Boston keeps moving.
St. Georges is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
St. Georges trying to control but Boston is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Boston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. St. Georges gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
St. Georges tries to free his leg and advance position but Boston is retaining full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
St. Georges slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and St. Georges counters with a nice double leg into guard.
St. Georges looking to pass the guard.
Boston working a defensive guard here.
Boston keeping moving, preventing St. Georges from controlling successfully.
St. Georges slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
St. Georges is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boston has escaped the position, nice work there. #T5##SUB#
St. Georges tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no St. Georges has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boston holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Boston struggling a bit here.
Boston 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.#SUB#
St. Georges working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Boston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boston tries to bench press St. Georges off him but St. Georges keeps the position.
St. Georges tries to advance to mount but Boston denies him.
Boston tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but St. Georges wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boston is trying to control St. Georges's posture but St. Georges avoids it. #SUB#
St. Georges thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
St. Georges thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
St. Georges in the domination position with Boston hanging on.
Boston can't do much from the bottom here. #T7#
St. Georges wants to control but Boston is keeping him busy. #SUB#
St. Georges working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boston wants to control but St. Georges postures up.
Boston is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but St. Georges has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boston is looking for a sweep.#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.#SUB#
St. Georges wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boston, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
St. Georges working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
St. Georges working away.#ES2#
Boston throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
St. Georges goes for a double leg but Boston avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boston continues to drive forward.
Boston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
St. Georges tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boston just stands there and leans against the cage.
I was talking to St. Georges's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil St. Georges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boston stalling in the clinch but St. Georges improves position. #T9#
Boston tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. St. Georges smiles and moves away.
Boston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
St. Georges moves away from the strike by Boston.
St. Georges tries to counter with a takedown but Boston is quick to defend against it.
Boston scores with a jab.
St. Georges tries for a takedown but Boston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
St. Georges misses with a takedown attempt - Boston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It seemed like Boston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The crowd cheers as Boston lands an impressive looking overhand right. St. Georges doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Clarence Boston will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
St. Georges ducks under a wild hook from Boston.
St. Georges shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boston counters with a stiff right hand.
St. Georges shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Boston. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Boston gets caught flat footed, as St. Georges shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
St. Georges drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and St. Georges jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
St. Georges prevents Boston from getting back to his feet. #T1#
St. Georges trying to control the position from guard on top but Boston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boston is trying to control the position but St. Georges postures up.
St. Georges wants to control from the top but Boston keeps moving.
Boston wants to stand but St. Georges is controlling the position.
Boston looking to control.
St. Georges looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boston might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Boston looks to land a left hand but St. Georges moved out of range nicely.
Boston throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and St. Georges counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boston is looking to stand up but St. Georges isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
St. Georges trying to control the position from guard on top but Boston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St. Georges trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
St. Georges trying to control but Boston is working from the bottom.
St. Georges pushing down on Boston's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boston moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Boston is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. St. Georges is aware though and is defending well.
Boston is trying to control the position but St. Georges postures up.
St. Georges pushes down on Boston's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Phil St. Georges overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
St. Georges has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
St. Georges prevents Boston from getting the reversal.#SUB#
St. Georges is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Boston is surviving well by controlling St. Georges's body position as best he can. #SUB#
St. Georges goes for an armbar but Boston turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Boston.
Boston postures up.
Boston wants to control from the top but St. Georges keeps moving. #T4#
Boston is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
St. Georges is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boston is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
St. Georges working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boston manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boston wants to control from the top but St. Georges keeps moving.
Boston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St. Georges is keeping the position for now. #T5##SUB#
St. Georges is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boston is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
St. Georges has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Boston is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for St. Georges.
Boston scoring with punches from side control.
St. Georges tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Boston wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by St. Georges, who protects the arm well.
St. Georges tries to buck Boston off but Boston is having none of it.
Boston content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
St. Georges tries to buck Boston off but Boston is having none of it.#T6#
Boston wants to control but St. Georges is keeping him busy.
St. Georges manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Boston tries to kick St. Georges off but St. Georges keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
St. Georges is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Boston!
Boston wants to control but St. Georges is having none of it.
St. Georges wants to control the pace but Boston is squirming around nicely.
St. Georges fails to move to back control. #T7#
Boston tries to lock up and control but St. Georges gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
St. Georges can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boston is looking to escape.
St. Georges looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
St. Georges goes for an armbar but Boston turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Boston. #SUB#
St. Georges is looking for a triangle but Boston pushes his legs off easily. #T8#
St. Georges keeping full guard, as Boston tries to pass.
Boston is fighting to break St. Georges's control of his arms but St. Georges is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
St. Georges is looking to cinch up a triangle. Boston throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to St. Georges's body to avoid the submission. St. Georges has instead reached around Boston's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! St. Georges arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Phil St. Georges!
During a confident post fight interview, Phil St. Georges thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 221
Date: Apr 19, 2025

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

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

Event: TOF 221
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
King throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones throws a push kick but King slaps the foot to one side.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces King off the cage and back into range.
Joshua Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts King as he jumps to the side.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Joshua Jones has been cut.
King connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
King missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones tries to counter by clinching up but King breaks away and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#Jones is rocked!
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
King drops Jones with a huge uppercut! Jones drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. King is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson King!

Event: TOF 221
Date: Apr 19, 2025

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

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

Event: TOF 219
Date: Apr 13, 2025

#R1#
Flow throws a half hearted mid kick.
Despite the aggression on Hekkala's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#KD#
Flow sends Hekkala crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Flow is motioning to the referee to let Hekkala up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like Horus Hekkala has been cut.
Flow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hekkala flicks out a counter leg kick but Flow steps away.
Flow swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hekkala counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Flow is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hekkala misses with a hook
and Flow scores with a counter punch that sends Hekkala to the canvas! Flow smells blood - he's punishing Hekkala with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Hekkala has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Flow!
Robert Flow bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TOF 219
Date: Apr 13, 2025

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Elton Sparks!
Elton Sparks decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: MMA Hype -50-
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
Weathers connects with a looping right hand.
Kat shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Weathers slips a straight right by Kat.
A shot to the body from Kat misses
and Weathers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Felix Kat has been cut.#CL#
Kat tries to keep at a distance but Weathers has taken the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Weathers.
A right hook to the body lands for Weathers.
Kat trying to control the position but instead, Weathers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kat into the cage.
Kat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weathers lands an uppercut.
Kat tries to break free but Weathers pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
A hook to the body from Weathers.
Weathers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kats head.
Weathers pushes Kat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kat can't get the takedown.
Nice body punch from Weathers - that landed with a thud.
Weathers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kat trying to land knees to the body.
Weathers lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Weathers.
A shot in the inside from Weathers.
Weathers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Weathers lands a body shot.
Kat tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
Weathers lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weathers avoiding damage.
Kat looking to slow down the pace here.
Weathers cracks Kat with a nice body shot.
Kat tries to pull guard but Weathers forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Weathers as the two fighters clinch.
Weathers gets through Kat's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Weathers.
Good body shot from Weathers.
Weathers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Weathers lands a body punch.
A short right from Weathers. #T3#
Weathers cracks Kat with a nice body shot.
Weathers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Weathers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Weathers lands a hook that snaps the head of Kat backwards.
Weathers scores with a hook to the body.
Weathers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Weathers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kat backwards.
Weathers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Weathers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Weathers lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Weathers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Kat has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A short right from Weathers.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weathers lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Weathers lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Weathers.
A left hand lands to the body for Weathers.
Weathers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Weathers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Weathers lands with a short shot to the head.
Weathers lands a shoulder strike.
Weathers lands a right hand.
Weathers prevents a body shot from Kat.
Weathers lands a left hand.
Weathers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Kat pulls guard.
Weathers 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

October Weathers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felix Kat'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#
Weathers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Weathers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Weathers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC#Kat is rocked!
Kat throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weathers counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). October Weathers!
In his post fight interview, October Weathers started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TOF 218
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kilgore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kilgore swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
Kilgore misses with a head kick.
Kilgore takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Jeremy Kilgore has been cut.#CL2#
Murphy clinches with his opponent.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throws a knee to the head but misses.
I was talking to Kilgore's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Murphy lands a good knee to the midsection. Kilgore won't want to take too many of those.
Kilgore avoiding damage.
Kilgore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow. #T1#
Kilgore blocks an elbow strike.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kilgore is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kilgore pushes off an throws an elbow but Murphy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kilgore throws an elbow but misses.
Murphy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Kilgore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kilgore lands a damaging elbow.
Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kilgore blocks it with crossed arms.
Kilgore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head. #BC#
Kilgore breaks the clinch.
Murphy tries a low kick but Kilgore avoids it.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Kilgore ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Kilgore with a jab.
Murphy moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kilgore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kilgore lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#KD#
Kilgore lands a big uppercut and Murphy crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Murphy looks OK. Kilgore waves Murphy back to his feet!#ROC#Murphy is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #KD#
Kilgore lands a left and a right that send Murphy crashing to the mat, dazed. Kilgore thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Kilgore finish him?#CL2#
Murphy has managed to clinch.
Kilgore tries to break free but Murphy pushes him back against the cage.
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.
Kilgore wants to get back to striking at distance but Murphy won't allow it. #T3#
Kilgore digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kilgore tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Kilgore back against the cage.
Kilgore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kilgore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kilgore is trying to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling him.
Murphy taking a breather.#BC#
Kilgore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kilgore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kilgore.#T4#
Kilgore circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kilgore smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A slow jab from Kilgore misses its intended target.
Murphy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kilgore.
Murphy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kilgore rattles Murphy with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Murphy tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Kilgore dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Murphy stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jeremy Kilgore!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeremy Kilgore thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 218
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vladymyr Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Moore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Vladymyr Kersikov has been cut.
Moore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Moore jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kersikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Moore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Moore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moore moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Moore lands a jab to Kersikov's midsection.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moore.
Moore misses with the combination.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov 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. #T1#
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Moore steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kersikov jabs Moore right on the nose. Moore blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#It looks like Peyton Moore has been cut.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Moore.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Kersikov. That snapped Moore's head back.
Moore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Kersikov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kersikov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Moore throws a counter high kick but Kersikov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Kersikov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Moore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kersikov throws a counter combo.
Kersikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
Kersikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moore circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick lands for Kersikov.
Moore throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kersikov's head.
Kersikov scores with a jab.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Moore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A cross from Kersikov lands.
Some wild striking there from Moore.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Moore on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Moore tries to move into range but Kersikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kersikov works Moore's body with a nice hook.
Moore misses with a double jab.
Decent striking displayed by Kersikov there.#T3#
Moore takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#KD2#
Kersikov drops Moore with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Moore looks back up at him and smiles so Kersikov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Moore is rocked!
Kersikov scores with a push kick.
Kersikov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Moore gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Kersikov gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladymyr Kersikov!
An out of breath Vladymyr Kersikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 218
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
Nielson misses with a shot to the body
and Dudpops counters with a nice body shot.
A lazy left from Nielson finds it's target.
Dudpops connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nielson.
Dudpops seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dudpops avoids a kick to the body.
Dudpops is looking to counter punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nielson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Nielson.
Nielson tries to land a front kick but Dudpops steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudpops throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Nielson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Dudpops looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dudpops is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Nielson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dudpops!
Nielson wants to control the pace but Dudpops is squirming around nicely.
Nielson landing shots from mount.
Dudpops wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Nielson gets his hands free as Dudpops looks to control.
Nielson tries to get the hooks in deep but Dudpops pushed the leg off.
Dudpops tries to escape but Nielson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nielson gets his hands free as Dudpops looks to control. #T2#
Nielson keeps control of the position as Dudpops tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
I really don't envy Dudpops right now.
Nielson trying to control momentarily. #SUB2#
Nielson tightening his grip on Dudpops, looking for the choke.
Dudpops trying to control but not successfully. #T3#
Nielson throwing damaging strikes from the back! Dudpops could be in trouble here!
Nielson has the hooks in. Dudpops is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Nielson has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Dudpops! Can he survive? No! He's out! Nielson gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Patrick Nielson!
A very excited looking Patrick Nielson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: TOF 217
Date: Apr 06, 2025

#R1#
Tremors scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Tremors.
Tremors lands a front kick.
Tremors ducks under a wild hook from Mao.
Mao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tremors scores with a push kick.
Mao has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
No joy there for Tremors, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mao avoids the head kick by Tremors.
Mao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tremors misses with a double jab
and Mao counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Mao throws a head kick that misses.
Mao avoids the head kick by Tremors.
Tremors lands with a right hand.
Mao staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Mao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#KD2#
Tremors lands a big head kick that sends Mao tumbling to the mat! Tremors takes a step backwards and waves Mao back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Mao is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Yin Mao has been cut.
Tremors pushes Mao away with a front kick.
Oh Mao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tremors looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Tremors backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Mao's temple! It sends Mao violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Tremors celebrates and the doctors try to help Mao!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Rex Tremors!
Rex Tremors bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Yin Mao stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh well, on to the next one!'.

Event: TOF 217
Date: Apr 06, 2025

#R1#
Pennington goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gang goes for a double leg but Pennington avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pennington continues to drive forward.
Gang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gang working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gang.
Pennington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pennington.
Gang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pennington's elbow.
Gang has a couple of punches blocked by Pennington. #TD#
Gang has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pennington regains guard immediately.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gang throws a big right hand that misses.
Gang with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've been hearing that Gang has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Gang is looking to work some ground and pound but Pennington has wrist control.
Pennington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gang throwing strikes from guard but Pennington blocks nicely.
Gang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pennington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gang lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gang postures up and lands a big shot to Pennington's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pennington looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gang scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gang postures up and lands a big shot to Pennington's brow.
Gang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Pennington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gang.
Gang 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pennington wants to sweep but no luck.
Gang working some strikes from top position.
Gang stands up over Pennington, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gang working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ES2#
Pennington uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Gang rushes Pennington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pennington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pennington.
A short right from Gang.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gang.
Pennington can't find room to land a body shot as Gang controls the action. #T3#
Pennington swings wildly with an uppercut but Gang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Penningtons head.
Pennington misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Gang.
A head punch on the inside from Gang fails to land.
Gang tries a body shot but Pennington blocks it.
Gang wants a takedown.
A short right from Pennington on the inside.
Gang tries to throw a body punch but Pennington avoids it by throwing Gang back against the cage.
Pennington tries to stall but Gang uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gang prevents a body shot from Pennington.
Gang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pennington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gangs head.
Gang tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Purple Gang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pennington manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gang misses with some punches. #T4#
Pennington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pennington has a couple of punches blocked by Gang.
Gang lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pennington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gang misses with the head strike.
Gang throws a punch but it's blocked by Pennington.
Gang wants a takedown.
Pennington lands with a light punch inside.
Pennington tries a body shot but Gang blocks it.
Gang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gang goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Gang gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pennington works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gang is looking to work some ground and pound but Pennington has wrist control.#T5#
Gang throws a big elbow that misses.
Gang throws a big right hand that misses.
Gang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gang throwing strikes but missing.
Gang throwing strikes from guard but Pennington blocks nicely.
Gang throws a strike but Pennington rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Pennington is stalling in the full guard. #T6#
Pennington prevents Gang from getting back to his feet.
Pennington looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #ES#
Gang has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Pennington has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Gang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pennington struggles to land a body shot inside as Gang controls his hands.
Gang misses with the head strike. #T7##TD#
Gang turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gang lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gang is trying to ground and pound but Pennington uses the momentary lack of control by Gang to regain half guard.
Gang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gang slips a nice elbow through Pennington's hands, connecting with Pennington's forehead.
Gang thows a huge punch but Pennington dodges it nicely.
Gang takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gang looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pennington with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gang thows a huge punch but Pennington dodges it nicely.
Gang looks to land a strike but Pennington avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T8#
Gang works over Pennington with some ground and pound from guard.
Pennington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gang throwing strikes but missing.
Gang lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gang throwing strikes but missing.
Pennington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pennington is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gang throws a big elbow that misses.
Gang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T9#
Gang is looking to work some ground and pound but Pennington has wrist control.
Pennington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gang.
Gang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gang lands a couple of digs.
Gang lands a couple of elbows.
Gang lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gang throws an elbow that misses. Pennington uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gang's guard. Nice move by Pennington!#REVB#
Pennington controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Purple Gang 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#
Gang throws a good cross that connects.
Pennington throws a leg kick
and Gang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pennington keeps the fight on the outside.
Pennington wants to counter the offense by Gang and move into the clinch position.
Pennington takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pennington jabs Gang right on the nose. Gang blinks but takes it well.
Pennington displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gang. #TD#
Gang shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gang was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Pennington throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gang closes the distance and clinches up with Pennington, looking for a takedown. Gang pushes Pennington against the cage but Pennington circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pennington is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gang with a body shot.#T1#
Gang throws a jab when Pennington was well out of range.
Gang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pennington misses with an uppercut. Gang saw that one coming.
Gang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pennington.
Gang needs to keep his hands up - Pennington had a free shot at his head there.
Floyd Pennington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Gang looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pennington!

Pennington throws Gang to one side and escapes!
Gang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pennington defends well and Gang ends up having to push Pennington into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Purple Gang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Gang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gang throws a punch but it's blocked by Pennington.
A short right from Pennington.
Gang blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Pennington is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pennington.
Gang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gang blocking some punches.
Pennington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gang misses with the head strike.
Pennington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pennington gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pennington.
Nice body punch from Gang.
Gang lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Pennington on the inside. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gang.
Gang misses with some punches.
Pennington tries a body shot but Gang blocks it.
Gang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pennington avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gang swings wildly with an uppercut but Pennington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gang misses with some punches.
Pennington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pennington can do to turn this around?
A shot in the inside from Gang.
Pennington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pennington tries to throw a body punch but Gang avoids it by throwing Pennington back against the cage.
Pennington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pennington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gang lands with a right to the head.
Pennington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gang backwards.
Gang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pennington backwards. #T4#
Gang misses with the head strike.
Pennington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pennington.
Gang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pennington gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pennington misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pennington lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gang.
Pennington struggles to land a body shot inside as Gang controls his hands.
Pennington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Purple Gang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pennington stops a takedown attempt from Gang.
A right hook to the body lands for Pennington.
Gang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pennington prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pennington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pennington after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gang working aggressively here. #T5#
Gang misses with a punch to the body.
Gang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Gang.
Gang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pennington pushes Gang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pennington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gang's elbow.
Pennington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gang blocks a body shot from Pennington.
Pennington lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gang backwards.
Pennington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pennington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pennington backwards.
Gang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pennington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pennington misses with a punch to the body.
Gang is looking to take this one to the mat.#T6#
Gang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pennington gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pennington.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pennington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pennington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pennington fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gang fails with the takedown.
Gang misses with a head kick.
Pennington wants to counter with a clinch but Gang pushes him away.
Gang moves in looking to clinch but Pennington pushes him off.
Pennington tries to counter with a clinch but Gang shakes him off and moves away.
Gang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pennington.#T7#
Pennington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Floyd Pennington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pennington lands with a nice body punch.
The Purple Gang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gang throws a sloppy head kick and Pennington moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Pennington releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice takedown defense from Pennington. No joy for Gang on that attempt.
Gang shoots in for a takedown but Pennington shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pennington lands a lovely overhand right.#KD2#
Pennington sends Gang crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pennington is motioning to the referee to let Gang up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Gang is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pennington lands an uppercut, right on the button! Gang tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Floyd Pennington!
After the fight, Floyd Pennington was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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