Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 223
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Haelfson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sven.
Sven throws a body punch but Haelfson moves out of range.
Sven lands an overhand right.
Sven misses with a body shot.
Haelfson doesn't manage to clinch there - Sven circles away.
Haelfson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sven.
Good work by Haelfson as he checks the leg kick.
Haelfson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sven.
Haelfson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Haelfson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sven stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sven wants it to stay on the feet.
Sven stuns Haelfson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sven throws a low kick but it's checked well by Haelfson.
Haelfson misses with a takedown attempt - Sven sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Haelfson backing away here, and Sven unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sven avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sven swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sven slaps away a takedown attempt from Haelfson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Haelfson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sven defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Haelfson.
Jayden Sven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sven throws a jab but it's blocked by Haelfson.
Sven takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Haelfson moves out of range as Sven strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Haelfson misses its target.#T1#
Sven lands a high kick!
Haelfson shoots in but Sven avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Haelfson drives through with a takedown into Sven's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Sven scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sven throws a leg kick but Haelfson checks it.
Sven scores with a crisp jab that stopped Haelfson in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sven throws a combination. Haelfson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD#
Haelfson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sven tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Haelfson is in Sven's guard.

Sven scrambles and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Sven gets caught napping as Haelfson dives in and scores a takedown. Sven manages to retain guard.

Sven uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sven scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Haelfson shoots in looking for a takedown but Sven manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Haelfson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T2##TD#
Sven gets caught napping as Haelfson dives in and scores a takedown. Sven manages to retain guard.
Sven keeping full guard, as Haelfson tries to pass.
Sven keeping moving, preventing Haelfson from controlling successfully.
Haelfson tries to free his leg and advance position but Sven is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haelfson wants to control from the top but Sven keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haelfson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sven is keeping the position for now.
Haelfson is looking to pass into half guard but Sven pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sven is in guard.#REVB##T3#
Haelfson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sven is one step ahead there.
Sven controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sven wants to pass the guard but Haelfson is keeping the position.
Haelfson looking for a sweep. Not yet Haelfson, not yet.
Haelfson is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Haelfson is looking for a triangle but Sven pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sven sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sven preventing the sweep.
Sven is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Haelfson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sven is trying to defend but Haelfson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sven wants to improve his position but Haelfson is controlling well. #T5#
Haelfson is looking to pass Sven's guard but actually Sven recovers to full guard.
Haelfson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sven is keeping the position for now.
Haelfson stays in close to Sven's body and controls the position.
Sven keeping full guard, as Haelfson tries to pass.
Haelfson advances to half guard. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Haelfson wants to control but Sven is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Haelfson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sven is just riding it out for now. Haelfson eventually gives up the hold.
Haelfson wants to pass the guard but Sven is defending well. #SUB#
Haelfson seems to be looking for submissions.
Haelfson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Haelfson wants to advance to full mount but Sven doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T7#
Sven keeping full guard, as Haelfson tries to pass. #SUB#
Haelfson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sven dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Sven won't allow Haelfson to sweep him here.
Sven tries to free his leg and advance position but Haelfson is retaining full guard.
Haelfson looking for a sweep. Not yet Haelfson, not yet.
Haelfson working a defensive guard but Sven manages to pass into side control anyway. #SU2#
Sven stands up. #T8#
Haelfson checks the leg kick.
Haelfson misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Sven counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Sven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sven throws a big shot that misses.
Sven waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haelfson.
Haelfson walks into a stiff left hand from Sven.
Haelfson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sven throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haelfson blocks a jab.
Sven uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haelfson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haelfson blocks a leg kick.
Sven uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haelfson.
Jayden Sven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haelfson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Haelfson defending well as Sven loads up on a big left hand.
Haelfson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sven swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Haelfson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T9#
Sven scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Haelfson doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Haelfson moves into range and clinches up with Sven.
Sven lands a nice uppercut.
Sven lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sven lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Haelfson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sven avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Haelfson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sven fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Haelfson shoots in for a double leg but Sven sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Haelfson is breathing heavily.
Haelfson misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Haelfson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sven napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Sven throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sven with the inside leg kick.
A jab from Sven misses.
Haelfson misses with a wild body shot.
Haelfson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sven thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Haelfson if he has to take too many more of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jayden Sven dominated that round.
That's time! Haelfson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A lazy left from Sven finds it's target.
Sven moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Haelfson lands a leg kick that knocks Sven off balance momentarily.
Haelfson blocks a jab.
Haelfson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sven.
A little feinted left hand from Haelfson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jayden Sven seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haelfson moves out of range as Sven throws a body kick.
Haelfson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haelfson. Sven does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sven is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sven fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haelfson fails with a takedown attempt.
Sven stalks Haelfson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Haelfson's face. Haelfson staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sven doesn't manage to clinch there - Haelfson circles away.
Haelfson misses with a looping right.#T1#
Sven takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Haelfson throws a hook to the side of Sven's head but Sven sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haelfson lands a nice shot that snaps Sven's head back. #TD#
Haelfson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Haelfson trying to mount his opponent but Sven defends it.
Sven is in trouble now - Haelfson has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Haelfson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sven is on top in guard.
Sven content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Haelfson is looking to sweep but instead, Sven has passed into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haelfson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Haelfson looking for submissions off his back.
Sven controlling the action here.#T3#
Haelfson wants to get back to full guard but Sven has mounted him!
Sven controlling the position easily from mount.
Haelfson is looking to improve his position but Sven isn't that keen on the idea.
Sven has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Haelfson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Haelfson is looking for a sweep. Sven is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sven performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Haelfson has a hand on Sven's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sven takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Haelfson is trying to escape the mount. #T5#
Haelfson tries to hold on but Sven pushes him away.
Haelfson is desperately trying to improve his position but Sven has a good base and remains in mount.
Sven controlling from mount. #T6#
Haelfson working to try and regain half guard.
Haelfson regains half guard.
Sven not doing much here.
Haelfson wants to improve his position but Sven is controlling well. #T7#
Sven looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Haelfson tries to roll over but Sven keeps him under control.
Haelfson wants to get back to full guard but Sven has mounted him!
Haelfson is working to get back to half guard. #T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Haelfson gets back to half guard.#T9#
Sven prevents Haelfson from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haelfson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sven has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Sven controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jayden Sven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sven throws a right and a left that Haelfson avoids nicely.
Haelfson misses with a low kick.
Sven is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sven scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sven takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sven throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sven moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Sven misses.
Sven misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Haelfson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sven.#TD#
Haelfson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Haelfson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sven rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Haelfson's guard! Nice work there by Sven!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haelfson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sven's guard. #REVR#
Haelfson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haelfson trying to move into half guard but instead Sven has managed to sweep!#REVB##T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haelfson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Haelfson pushes down on Sven's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sven takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haelfson is trying to control the action in half guard but Sven is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Haelfson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sven knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Haelfson is just content to waste time from the top position. Sven takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Haelfson looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Haelfson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sven manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Sven's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Haelfson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sven is trying to control the position but Haelfson postures up.
Sven keeping full guard, as Haelfson tries to pass.
Haelfson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sven utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sven looking to control. #T3#
Haelfson trying to control but Sven is working from the bottom.
Sven has Haelfson pulled in close to control his posture.
Jayden Sven has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haelfson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sven is keeping the position for now.
Sven trying to keep a closed guard but Haelfson is proving a slippery customer.
Haelfson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sven swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sven is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sven misses the shot to the body. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sven!
Sven tries to clinch but Haelfson is having none of it.
Haelfson moves out of range as Sven strikes.
Sven tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haelfson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sven scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haelfson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sven.
Haelfson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sven at a distance.
Haelfson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haelfson jabs at Sven's body.
Sven throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Haelfson throws a low kick but Sven moves out of range easily. #TD#
Haelfson feints and as Sven raises his hands in defense, Haelfson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Sven pushes Haelfson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Haelfson dodges the punch combination from Sven. #CL#
Haelfson has taken the fight to the clinch. #T5#
Haelfson has Sven pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sven manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sven.
Haelfson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sven working aggressively here.
Sven misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sven digs a right hand into Haelfson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haelfson's gas tank.
Haelfson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Haelfson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sven lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haelfson backwards.
Sven is leaning against Haelfson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sven.
A short left from Sven.
Sven presses Haelfson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Haelfson is looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sven.
Haelfson tries for a takedown but Sven manages to get underhooks.
Sven lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jayden Sven seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Haelfson is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right from Sven. #T6#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sven makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sven presses Haelfson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sven is leaning against Haelfson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sven scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sven lands with a light punch inside.
Haelfson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Good body shot from Sven.
Sven pushes Haelfson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Sven scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sven lands an uppercut.
Sven is working Haelfson over against the cage.
Sven pushes Haelfson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sven lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haelfson backwards.
Sven lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sven lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sven lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sven cracks Haelfson with a nice body shot.
Sven lands with a light punch inside.
Sven softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T7#
Sven digs a right hand into Haelfson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haelfson's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Sven. #BC2#
Sven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Sven misses.
Sven scores with a nice strike.
Sven throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Haelfson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haelfson fails to land the takedown.
Haelfson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sven sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Haelfson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sven counters with a nice uppercut.
Sven lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sven defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Haelfson.
Haelfson walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Sven instigates a clinch.
A short left from Sven.
Jayden Sven is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ROC2#Haelfson is rocked!#T8#
Sven lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haelfson backwards.
Oh Haelfson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Sven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Haelfson is defended easily by Sven.
Haelfson tries to clinch up.
Haelfson seems to have got his legs back now.
Haelfson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sven.
Haelfson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sven throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haelfson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Haelfson misses the jab.
Haelfson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A lazy left from Sven finds it's target.#CL2#
Sven gets a clinch.
Haelfson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sven is defending well.
Sven misses with a hook from the clinch. #T9#
Sven stops a takedown attempt from Haelfson.
Sven is pressed up against the cage. Haelfson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sven down to the mat. Sven avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Haelfson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sven.
Sven avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haelfson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haelfson.
Sven looks to land a combination but Haelfson avoids it well.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sven.
Haelfson moves forwards but Sven connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Haelfson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sven connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Haelfson scrambles back to his feet.
Sven stuffs the takedown attempt from Haelfson. Haelfson gets slowly back to his feet.
Bjorn Haelfson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sven thuds his shin into the meat of Haelfson's side.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jayden Sven!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2025

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Atunes .#CUT#It looks like Abdul King has been cut.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Atunes .
King is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Atunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Atunes .
Atunes avoids the head kick by King.
Atunes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#TD2#
Atunes tries to sprawl but King drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Atunes is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
King is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
King not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
King prevents Atunes from improving his position.
King is keen to just control but Atunes is a slippery customer.
Atunes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
King looking to pass the guard.
Atunes keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
King is looking to pass into half guard but Atunes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Atunes is in guard.#REVR##T2#
King trying to keep a closed guard but Atunes is proving a slippery customer.
Atunes 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
King bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Atunes 's guard. #REVB#
King wants to control from the top but Atunes keeps moving.
King wants to stand and escape but instead Atunes has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
King trying to keep a closed guard but Atunes is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
King throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Atunes escapes and throws King's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Atunes takes a little break here. King wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
King is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jao Atunes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdul King's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Atunes .
Good exchange - Atunes coming out on top.
Whack! Atunes lands a heavy head kick that drops King. The ref tackles Atunes to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because King was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Jao Atunes !

Event: TOF 217
Date: Apr 06, 2025

#R1#
Lindeman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lindeman tries a head kick but it misses.
Lindeman misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Montoya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lindeman misses with an uppercut.
Montoya unleashes a big counter combination but Lindeman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice shot by Montoya.
Montoya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lindeman.
Montoya slips a jab from Lindeman.
Montoya connects with a crisp jab.
Lindeman throws a hook but Montoya avoids it easily.
Montoya throws a counter combo.
Lindeman throws a right hand that misses
and Montoya counters with a series of strikes. Lindeman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice uppercut lands for Lindeman. That snapped Montoya's head back. #CUT#It looks like Eusebio Montoya has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindeman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Montoya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lindeman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Montoya counter with a right hand.
A combination from Lindeman does no damage.
Lindeman scores with a sloppy right hand. Montoya should have avoided that one.
Montoya is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lindeman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lindeman throws a leg kick but Montoya moved away.#T1#
Montoya throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lindeman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lindeman misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Montoya to counter with a crisp jab.
Lindeman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A swing and a miss from Lindeman.
Decent striking displayed by Montoya there.
Lindeman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lindeman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Montoya counters with a stiff right hand.
Montoya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lindeman throws a looping overhand right but Montoya ducks down to avoid it.
Lindeman catches Montoya with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Montoya has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lindeman throws a right hand that misses
and Montoya counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montoya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lindeman throws an off balance right hand
and Montoya counters with a stiff right hand.
Lindeman throws an off balance right hand
and Montoya counters with a nice uppercut.
Lindeman defending well as Montoya loads up on a big left hand.
Montoya is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lindeman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T2#
Lindeman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montoya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lindeman misses the jab.
Lindeman throws a jab but it's blocked by Montoya.
Lindeman throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Montoya counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lindeman! Montoya lets Lindeman back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Lindeman is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Geronimo Lindeman has been cut.
Montoya steps in with a hook that catches Lindeman right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Montoya follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Lindeman looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eusebio Montoya!
Eusebio Montoya thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TOF 207
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
Sven with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like John Boris has been cut.
Sven misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Sven. Those never looked like landing.
Boris checks the leg kick.
Boris half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boris punishes Sven's body with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boris.
Boris throws a lazy right hand but Sven sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sven rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Boris counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Sven pushes Boris off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sven connects with an inside leg kick.
Boris misses with a wild body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Sven. #T1##TD#
Boris closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sven did well to prevent Boris getting side control.
Boris stalling.
Boris trying to control the action but Sven is working from the bottom.
Boris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sven's head.
Boris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boris is looking to advance position but Sven won't allow it.
Boris performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Boris wants to pass the guard but Sven is defending well.
Boris thows a huge punch but Sven dodges it nicely.
Boris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sven does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've been hearing that Boris has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sven is trying to maintain the position but Boris is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Boris.
Boris is controlling the pace. #T3#
Boris is looking to stall here but Sven recovers full guard.
Boris trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sven manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Boris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sven doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sven manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Boris working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sven has passed into half guard! #T4#
Boris is trying to maintain the position but Sven is very close to passing his half guard.
Boris tries to roll over but Sven keeps him under control.#SUB#
Boris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Boris actively working from the bottom here.#T5#
Boris wants to control but Sven is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Sven seems content to control.
Sven is thwarting Boris's attempts to control the position.
Boris holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boris regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Boris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sven defends well.#SUB#
Boris working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sven has passed into half guard! #T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boris is trying to maintain the position but Sven is very close to passing his half guard.
Sven prevents Boris from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boris trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Boris is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T7#
Boris tries to lock up and control but Sven gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boris is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sven controlling from the full mount.
Boris can't escape the position. #T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boris is working hard here to advance position.
Boris is squirming around, avoiding Sven's attempts to control the action.
Boris tries to hold on but Sven postures up.
Boris really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boris bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T9#
Boris is looking to advance position but Sven has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Boris is trying to escape the mount.
Boris tries to hold on but Sven postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boris is desperately trying to improve his position but Sven has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jayden Sven dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Boris's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sven uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boris.
A jab from Sven finds it's way through Boris's defenses.
A shot to the body from Boris misses
and Sven counters with a nice uppercut.
John Boris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boris defending well as Sven loads up on a big left hand.
Boris connects with the punch.
Boris throws a sloppy body shot
and Sven counters with an outside leg kick.
No joy there for Sven, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sven throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boris.
A big left from Boris misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sven! But no joy.
Nice body punch from Boris.
Boris just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Boris with a hook.
Sven slips a jab from Boris.
Boris throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Sven to counter with a crisp jab.
Boris misses the shot to the body.
Boris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sven is looking to clinch.
Boris feinted with a counter takedown.
Boris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boris lands a jab to the head.
Sven ducks right into an uppercut from Boris.
Boris jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Nice straight punches there by Sven. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sven.
Sven moves away from the strike by Boris.
A nice side step and Sven releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sven moves forwards but Boris connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jayden Sven seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boris fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
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!
Sven throws an overhand right that lands on Boris's shoulder, as Boris tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Boris closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sven to the mat! Sven manages to get full guard.
Boris stopping the sweep attempt from Sven.
Boris is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sven keeping moving, preventing Boris from controlling successfully. #T3#
Boris looking to sit in guard and control but Sven gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Sven avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sven postures up. #SUB#
Boris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sven defends it easily.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Boris working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sven has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Boris with the active half guard here but Sven passes nicely into side control.
Boris tries to improve position but can't.
Boris looking for a sweep but Sven has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T5#
Boris tries to lock up and control but Sven gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sven controlling from mount.
Boris can't escape the position.
Boris tries to lock up and control but Sven gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boris is trying desperately to improve position.
Sven controlling his opponent.
Boris is trying to escape the mount. #T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sven trying to control but Boris is having none of it.
Boris slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Boris looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Boris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
Still in half guard, Sven seems content to control.
Boris trying to control here.
Boris tries to roll over but Sven keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boris tries for a takedown but Sven circles away easily
and Sven counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boris scores with a hook.
Boris lunges at Sven with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sven's hand. #T8#
Sven swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sven has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sven misses the body punch #TD#
and Boris counters with a shoot takedown. Sven fights it but they end up in guard.
Boris trying to control the position from guard on top but Sven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boris throwing strikes from guard but Sven blocks nicely.
Boris trying to control but Sven is working from the bottom.
Boris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boris stopping the sweep attempt from Sven.#T9#
Sven working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boris.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Sven preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boris with a nice cross.
Boris lands a slapping body shot.
Boris throws an off balance right hand
and Sven cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sven attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sven throws out the jab.
Boris changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boris lands with a shot to the body.
Boris lands with a straight right. Sven didn't see that one coming.
A lazy left from Boris finds it's target.
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 John Boris 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Boris connects with a looping right hand.
Boris misses the body punch #CL2#
and Sven counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sven stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sven.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sven creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sven misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sven has a couple of punches blocked by Boris.
Sven pushes Boris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Sven breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boris throws a hook but Sven avoids it easily.
Sven shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boris shoots in but Sven avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Boris misses with a straight left.
Sven turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boris takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sven misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Boris counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sven blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boris.
Boris is looking to pass Sven's guard but actually Sven recovers to full guard.
Sven wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Sven keeping moving, preventing Boris from controlling successfully.
Boris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boris trying to control but Sven is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sven keeping full guard, as Boris tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sven ducks under a wild hook from Boris.
Boris ducks right into an uppercut from Sven.
Boris misses with a straight left. #T3#
Boris scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boris shoots and misses
and Sven counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boris.
Sven swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boris has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sven.
Boris looks to land a left hand but Sven moved out of range nicely.
Sven throws a series of punches but Boris avoids them all with ease.
A punch lands to the side of Sven 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boris works the jab nicely.
Boris throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Sven.
Sven uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boris.
Boris's corner calls for a 1-2. Boris obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boris comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boris lands a lovely overhand right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sven looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boris takes a swing at Sven's ribcage but misses.
Sven throws a series of strikes that have Boris backpedaling.
Boris paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T5#
Sven throws a looping overhand right but Boris ducks down to avoid it.
Boris lands a jab to Sven's midsection.
Sven connects with a body shot.
Boris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sven.
Boris lands a body shot.
Sven misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Boris counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boris tries to pass to full mount but Sven defends it.
Sven is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T6#
Sven blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boris.
Boris working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sven holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Boris is looking for a kimura but Sven is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boris to get the leverage.
Sven trying to control here.
Boris is just content to waste time from the top position. Sven takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Sven avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boris looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
John Boris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sven pulls Boris in close to his closed guard and prevents Boris from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sven sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boris misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Sven counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sven.
Still in the clinch, Sven scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sven misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Sven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boris scores with a jab. Sven acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T8#
Boris lands with an overhand left.
Boris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boris misses with a body shot
and Sven counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sven takes a swing at Boris's ribcage but misses.
Sven moves out of range of the strikes.
Sven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sven is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boris with a nice cross.
Sven displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boris throws out the jab. #T9#
Boris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sven.
Sven has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boris throws a body shot but no joy.
Boris scores with a nice head shot.
Boris lands with a straight right. Sven didn't see that one coming.
Sven looks to land a left hand but Boris moved out of range nicely.
Sven looks to score with a jab to the body but Boris is just out of range.
Sven moves away from the strike by Boris.
Boris jabs Sven right on the nose. Sven blinks but takes it well.
Boris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sven sees it coming and avoids it easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Boris!
A less than humble John Boris misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: TOF 207
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
Lindeman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Valkyrie . Valkyrie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lindeman throws a head kick that misses.
Lindeman throws a looping overhand right but Valkyrie ducks down to avoid it.
Valkyrie scores with a nice head shot.
Lindeman misses with an uppercut. Valkyrie saw that one coming.
Valkyrie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lindeman.
Lindeman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valkyrie on the side of the head.
Valkyrie lands with a cross.
Lindeman misses with a series of wild punches.
Lindeman throws a head kick that misses.
Lindeman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valkyrie slips a jab from Lindeman.
A combination from Lindeman does no damage.
Valkyrie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lindeman defends it well.
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!
Lindeman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lindeman misses with a head kick.
Lindeman misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Valkyrie counters with a takedown into side control.
Valkyrie passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lindeman!
Lindeman's coaches at Rising Sun Training have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Valkyrie fails to advance to Lindeman's back.
Valkyrie misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Valkyrie trying to control but Lindeman is having none of it.
Lindeman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lindeman tries to get out of the position.
Valkyrie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Valkyrie goes for an armbar but Lindeman turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lindeman.
Valkyrie is adopting a defensive guard.#T2##SUB2#
Valkyrie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lindeman defends well.
Valkyrie controls Lindeman momentarily but Lindeman frees himself.
Lindeman trying to control but Valkyrie is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Valkyrie is on top in guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Valkyrie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lindeman's guard. #SUB2#
Valkyrie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Valkyrie trying to pass the guard but Lindeman defending well.
Valkyrie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Valkyrie lands strikes from half guard.
Valkyrie wants to advance to full mount but Lindeman doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T4#
Valkyrie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lindeman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valkyrie on the ground.
Valkyrie looking to sit in guard and control but Lindeman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Valkyrie is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lindeman rolls with it to try and escape but Valkyrie cranks on the arm and Lindeman is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). August Valkyrie !

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 24
Date: Feb 12, 2025

#R1#
Durham fails with the takedown
and Matsushima counters with a two punch combo.
Matsushima stuffs the takedown.
Durham shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matsushima pinned against the cage. Matsushima gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matsushima was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jin Matsushima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landin Durham.#TD2#
Durham throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Matsushima was covering up waiting for the punch and Durham finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsushima wants to stand and escape but Durham is having none of it. #T1#
Matsushima keeping full guard, as Durham tries to pass.
Matsushima is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Durham has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rising Sun Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Matsushima is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY TOKYO that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matsushima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durham.
Jin Matsushima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsushima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsushima misses with a straight right.
Matsushima wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Durham shoots in for a double leg but Matsushima sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Durham misses with a takedown attempt
and Matsushima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durham tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matsushima sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Durham somewhat.#T3#
Durham takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matsushima looks to throw the jab but Durham is out of range. #TD2#
Durham looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Matsushima!
Durham happy to just control the position for now.
Matsushima on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Matsushima tries to get out of the position.
Durham tries to advance to mount but can't. #T4#
Durham is staying tight to Matsushima's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Matsushima is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Durham has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Durham controlling the position from side mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Matsushima dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice body punch from Matsushima.
Durham tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matsushima defends well and Durham ends up having to push Matsushima into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Durham closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Matsushima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Durham can do to turn this around?
Durham takes a little break here. Matsushima wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Durham tries to move into full mount but can't pass Matsushima's legs. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Matsushima bucks up and tries to throw Durham off but instead Durham has got his back!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Durham has good solid back control here. #T3#
Durham's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Matsushima is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Durham biding his time, looking for the opening. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Matsushima wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsushima is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Landin Durham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Matsushima as Durham shoots in.
Durham shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Matsushima counters by clinching up.
Matsushima prevents Durham from breaking the clinch.
Matsushima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Durham's efforts to push away.
Matsushima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsushima has Durham pressed against the cage, preventing Durham from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matsushima pushes Durham back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsushima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Durham tries to break the clinch but Matsushima is controlling the position.
Durham is looking to break free of the clinch but Matsushima has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsushima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matsushima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsushima digs a right hand into Durham's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Durham's gas tank.
Matsushima scores with a shot to the side of Durham's head.
Durham wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Durham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matsushima misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Durham counters with a single leg into guard. Matsushima didn't expect that. #T1#
Durham tries to free his leg and advance position but Matsushima is retaining full guard.
Matsushima is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Durham is controlling him.
Durham pushing down on Matsushima's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Durham prevents Matsushima from standing back up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Durham performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matsushima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durham moves away.
Durham has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Matsushima moves into the clinch.
Jin Matsushima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landin Durham.
Matsushima lands with a light punch inside.
Durham wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Durham wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matsushima lands a body punch in the clinch.
Durham is looking to break free of the clinch but Matsushima has double underhooks.
Matsushima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durhams head.
Durham can't break the clinch.
Matsushima can't find room to land a body shot as Durham controls the action.
Durham working aggressively here.
Durham wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Matsushima has Durham pressed against the cage, preventing Durham from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matsushima lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matsushima.
Matsushima struggles to land a body shot inside as Durham controls his hands.
Matsushima is working Durham over against the cage.
Durham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matsushima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matsushima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Durham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matsushima lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Durham manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Durham is defended easily by Matsushima.
Matsushima lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Matsushima misses the shot to the body.
Matsushima swinging wildly here.
Durham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab from Matsushima misses.
Durham dives in for a single leg takedown but Matsushima sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matsushima as he avoids it easily.
Durham is trying hard to land a takedown here. Matsushima sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Matsushima!

Event: TOF 198
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Lindeman lunges at Popizicki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Popizicki's hand.
Lindeman misses with a right hand #TD#
so Popizicki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lindeman keeping moving, preventing Popizicki from controlling successfully.
Popizicki landing with the ground and pound.
Popizicki forces his way into half guard.
Popizicki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popizicki is keen to just control but Lindeman is a slippery customer.
Popizicki passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lindeman! #SUB#
Popizicki is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lindeman to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lindeman shrugs it off. #T1#
Popizicki thowing shots but they're missing.
Popizicki lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lindeman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lindeman is squirming around, avoiding Popizicki's attempts to control the action.
Popizicki landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lindeman 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.
Lindeman regains half guard.#SUB#
Popizicki is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
Popizicki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lindeman keeps working.
Popizicki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Popizicki throwing shots but Lindeman is blocking nicely. #T3#
Popizicki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Popizicki is looking to advance position but Lindeman won't allow it.
Popizicki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Popizicki trying to pass the guard but Lindeman defending well.
Popizicki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Popizicki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Popizicki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Popizicki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lindeman defending well though.
Lindeman won't allow Popizicki to pass to mount.
Popizicki 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.#T4#
Popizicki throwing shots but Lindeman is blocking nicely.
Popizicki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lindeman wants to control but Popizicki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Popizicki is trying to control. Lindeman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lindeman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Popizicki's hands.
Popizicki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lindeman throws out the jab.
Lindeman looks to score with a jab to the body but Popizicki is just out of range.
Lindeman throws the left hand but Popizicki avoids the punch easily.
Popizicki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lindeman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lindeman connects with a jab.
Lindeman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Popizicki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Popizicki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T5#
Lindeman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lindeman missing with a left hand there. Popizicki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Popizicki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Geronimo Lindeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindeman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Popizicki staying out of range there.
Popizicki attempts a counter takedown but Lindeman avoids it well and moves away.
Lindeman 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.
Popizicki blocks a jab.
Lindeman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Popizicki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lindeman scrambles back to his feet.
Lindeman drops his hands momentarily and Popizicki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lindeman misses with a wild combination.
Popizicki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A head kick misses from Lindeman. #TD#
Popizicki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lindeman on his heels. He'll look to pass Lindeman's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Popizicki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T6#
Lindeman keeping moving, preventing Popizicki from controlling successfully.
Popizicki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lindeman keeping moving, preventing Popizicki from controlling successfully. #T7#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Popizicki connects with a crisp jab.
Popizicki lands an overhand right.
Lindeman throws a series of punches but Popizicki moves out of range.
Popizicki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Popizicki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lindeman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Popizicki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lindeman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Popizicki somewhat.
Popizicki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T8#
Lindeman throws a right hand that Popizicki ducks under and follows up with a left that Popizicki also avoids with ease.
Popizicki attempts a counter takedown but Lindeman avoids it well and moves away.
Popizicki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lindeman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Popizicki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lindeman but Lindeman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lindeman throws a fast counter high kick but Popizicki manages to duck under it in time.
Lindeman misses with a double jab #TD#
and Popizicki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lindeman's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popizicki tries to free his leg and advance position but Lindeman is retaining full guard.
Popizicki is pushing down on Lindeman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lindeman is fighting to maintain full guard but Popizicki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lindeman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Popizicki.
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. Popizicki connects with a nice short shot to Lindeman's temple.
Popizicki is thwarting Lindeman's attempts to control the position.#T9##SUB#
Popizicki is looking for a kimura but Lindeman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Popizicki to get the leverage.
Lindeman is refusing to be controlled, as Popizicki sits in half guard.
Popizicki thows a huge punch but Lindeman dodges it nicely.
Lindeman is looking to improve his position.
Lindeman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Popizicki is looking to take a break and control but Lindeman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lindeman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Popizicki is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chaz Popizicki 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#
Lindeman throws out a loose jab but Popizicki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Popizicki throws a body punch but Lindeman moves out of range.
Lindeman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Popizicki just misses with a punch to the body.
Popizicki closes the distance and clinches up with Lindeman, looking for a takedown. Popizicki pushes Lindeman against the cage but Lindeman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lindeman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Popizicki circles away quickly and effectively.
Popizicki misses with a series of wild punches.
Popizicki lands a jab to Lindeman's midsection.
Lindeman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popizicki scores with a jab. Lindeman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lindeman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Popizicki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lindeman.
Lindeman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Popizicki's hands.#T1#
A jab from Lindeman misses.
Popizicki scores with a nice right hand.
Popizicki scores with a hook to the body. Lindeman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lindeman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Popizicki slips a jab from Lindeman.
Lindeman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Popizicki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lindeman is breathing heavily.
Popizicki controlling the action here.
Popizicki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Popizicki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Popizicki is looking to take a break and control but Lindeman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Popizicki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lindeman defends it well.
Lindeman is refusing to be controlled, as Popizicki sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Popizicki seems content to control.
Popizicki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3##SUB#
Popizicki is working for a submission of some sort.
Lindeman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Popizicki.
Lindeman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Popizicki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Popizicki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lindeman's head.
Popizicki slows the pace down in half guard.
Popizicki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chaz Popizicki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Popizicki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Popizicki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Popizicki lands a nice short elbow.
Popizicki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lindeman trying to control but Popizicki postures up.
Popizicki performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Popizicki works Lindeman's body with a nice hook.
Lindeman throws a body shot but no joy. #T5#
Lindeman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lindeman throws a jab but it's blocked by Popizicki. #TD#
Popizicki drives through with a takedown into guard.
Popizicki looking to pass the guard.
Popizicki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Popizicki slips nicely into half guard.#T6#
Popizicki slips a nice elbow through Lindeman's hands, connecting with Lindeman's forehead.#SUB#
Popizicki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Popizicki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lindeman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Popizicki.
Lindeman is staying active underneath Popizicki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lindeman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Popizicki. #T7#
Popizicki thows a huge punch but Lindeman dodges it nicely.
Lindeman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Popizicki.
Popizicki wants to control from the top but Lindeman keeps moving.
Lindeman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Popizicki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Popizicki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lindeman.#T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Popizicki cracks Lindeman with a good jab.
Popizicki scores with a punch to the head.
Lindeman misses with a few strikes there.
Lindeman needs to keep his hands up - Popizicki had a free shot at his head there.#TD#
Popizicki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lindeman's guard.
Lindeman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Popizicki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Popizicki content to stall in guard here.
Popizicki trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Popizicki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lindeman can do to turn this around?
Popizicki pushes down on Lindeman's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T9#
Popizicki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popizicki throwing shots but Lindeman is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Popizicki seems to be working for a kimura but Lindeman defends the submission attempt.
Popizicki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Popizicki throwing shots but Lindeman is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chaz Popizicki 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#
Lindeman needs to keep his hands up - Popizicki had a free shot at his head there.
Lindeman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Popizicki feinted with a counter takedown.
Popizicki pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lindeman back to the cage. Popizicki follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Donk. Popizicki catches Lindeman right on the button with a cross.
Popizicki scores with the left hand. Lindeman knows he should have avoided that one.
Lindeman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Popizicki scores with a hook.
Geronimo Lindeman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lindeman looks to throw the jab but Popizicki is out of range.
Popizicki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lindeman's hands.
Lindeman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Popizicki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Lindeman is rocked!
Popizicki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lindeman doesn't seem bothered though.
Lindeman scores with a nice strike.
Popizicki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lindeman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lindeman throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Popizicki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lindeman is wriggling around but Popizicki manages to pass to half guard. #T1##REVB##SUB#
Popizicki is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Lindeman as he works his way to full guard.
Popizicki trying to control but Lindeman is working from the bottom.
Popizicki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lindeman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Popizicki puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2##SUB#
Popizicki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lindeman is just riding it out for now. Popizicki eventually gives up the hold.
Popizicki trying to pass the guard but Lindeman defending well.
Still in half guard, Popizicki seems content to control.#SUB#
Popizicki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lindeman is just riding it out for now. Popizicki eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Popizicki is trying to work for a kimura but Lindeman is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Popizicki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lindeman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Popizicki is controlling the pace. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Popizicki passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lindeman!
Popizicki looking to finish with strikes here!
Lindeman is trying to reverse the position but instead Popizicki has taken his back - oops!#T5#
Popizicki trying to control momentarily.
Popizicki throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Popizicki misses with a punch to the head.
Popizicki controls the action.
Popizicki missing with punches from the back.
Popizicki lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Popizicki somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #T6#
Popizicki landing with strikes. #SUB#
Popizicki working for the choke.
Popizicki throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Popizicki scores with punches and elbows.
Popizicki landing with strikes.
Lindeman trying to control the hands but Popizicki breaks the grip.
Popizicki is riding his opponent, not letting Lindeman buck him off. #T7##SUB#
Popizicki looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Popizicki has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Lindeman is in real trouble here. Popizicki gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Lindeman is tapping out! Popizicki wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chaz Popizicki!
During a confident post fight interview, Chaz Popizicki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 23
Date: Feb 05, 2025

#R1#
Zoric throws a series of punches but Walton avoids them all with ease.
Walton 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. #CUT#It looks like Danilo Zoric has been cut.
Walton throws a lazy right hand but Zoric sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Walton misses with a wild body shot.
Walton throws a jab when Zoric was well out of range.
Walton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zoric swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zoric tries to get into range but Walton steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Zoric! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Walton scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Walton!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 135
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Callixtus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Durham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Callixtus has Durham up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Callixtus lands a takedown into guard.
Callixtus looking to pass the guard.
Callixtus being controlled here momentarily.
Callixtus 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Callixtus slips nicely into half guard.
Well, if Callixtus 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. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Callixtus wants to free his trapped foot but Durham is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Durham shoots in but no luck this time.
Durham looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL2#
Durham tries to keep at a distance but Callixtus has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Callixtus has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Durham clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Durham is holding onto Callixtus's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#T3#
What can Durham do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durham trying to control the action but Callixtus just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Durham is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Callixtus.
Callixtus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Callixtus keeps control of the position as Durham tries to break free.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pope Callixtus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Durham fails with the takedown.
Durham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Callixtus.#CL2#
Callixtus rushes Durham and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Callixtus gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Durham regains guard.
Callixtus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callixtus wants to control from the top but Durham keeps moving. #T1#
Durham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Callixtus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
More stalling from Callixtus.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2#
Callixtus drives through and clinches with Durham against the cage.
Durham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durham has had enough of the clinch but Callixtus keeps him there for the moment.
We've been informed that Callixtus has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Callixtus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Durham gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Callixtus. #BC#
Durham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durham is trying hard to land a takedown here. Callixtus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Callixtus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Callixtus has Durham pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Durham manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Durham wants to break free but Callixtus has control. #T3#
Durham is trying to force a seperation but Callixtus has the dominant position.
Callixtus keeps control of Durham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Durham is trying to break free.#TD2#
Callixtus is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Durham can't fight it off and eventually Callixtus manages to take the fight to the floor. Durham looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Callixtus sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Callixtus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Durham is keeping the position for now.
Callixtus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pope Callixtus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Callixtus stands and throws Durham's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Callixtus controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pope Callixtus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Callixtus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Durham.
Callixtus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Landin Durham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Durham shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Callixtus napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Callixtus is looking to regain half guard here but Durham keeps moving and retains side control.
Callixtus wants to control but Durham postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durham is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
Callixtus tries to bench press Durham off him but Durham keeps the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Durham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Callixtus sprawls well. Callixtus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Durham gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Durham drives through with a takedown into Callixtus's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T2#
Callixtus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Callixtus wants to control the position but Durham says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Callixtus is looking to control Durham's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Callixtus avoid being mounted?
Callixtus manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Durham trying to control but Callixtus is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Callixtus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Callixtus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Durham passes into side control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Callixtus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Durham working Callixtus over with strikes.
Callixtus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Callixtus trying to hold on to Durham's head to control him but Durham postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Landin Durham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Callixtus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:29

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

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 19
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Walton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Walton throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Dohbopavich counters with a single leg into guard. Walton didn't expect that.
Dohbopavich with a nice head shot there.
Dohbopavich lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Walton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dohbopavich looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Walton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Walton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dohbopavich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dohbopavich with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Walton looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dohbopavich has picked Walton up and slammed him! Walton can't keep hold of the triangle and Dohbopavich manages to pass to side control!
Walton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dohbopavich working the ground and pound.
Walton wants to control but Dohbopavich postures up.#T1#
Dohbopavich scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Walton to see if he's OK.
Dohbopavich working the ground and pound.
Dohbopavich is staying tight to Walton's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dohbopavich scores with a couple of short elbows.
Walton takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Walton struggling a bit here.
Dohbopavich grinds an elbow into Walton's temple. #ROC2#Walton is rocked!
Walton taking a bit of punishment here - Dohbopavich scoring with strikes.
Oh Walton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dohbopavich working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Dohbopavich lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dohbopavich lands a strong strike to the head of Walton. That's dazed him! Dohbopavich looking to finish here. Walton is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Dohbopavich lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cero Dohbopavich!

Event: TOF 186
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Lindeman looks to land a right hand but Gang moved out of range.
Geronimo Lindeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindeman lands a lovely overhand right.
Lindeman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lindeman misses with a looping right.
A jab from Lindeman misses.
Lindeman scores with a decent looking hook.
A good leg kick by Gang.
Gang lands a lovely overhand right.#KD2#
Lindeman lands a left and a right that send Gang crashing to the mat, dazed. Lindeman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Gang is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindeman feints a jab and as Gang dips his head, Lindeman unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Gang right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Gang falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Lindeman smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Geronimo Lindeman!
Our winner, Geronimo Lindeman, 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: BANZAI COMBAT 129
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Kokko cracks Walton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice shot by Kokko.
Kokko slips a jab from Walton.
Kokko misses with a hook. Walton ducked under it nicely.
Kokko tries to clinch up but Walton circles away and keeps his distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Walton misses its target.
Kokko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Walton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Walton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kokko scores with the left hand. Walton knows he should have avoided that one.
Kokko misses with a lunging right hand
letting Walton counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Antti Kokko has been cut.
Kokko misses with a straight left.
Kokko moves out of range as Walton strikes.
Kokko slips a straight right by Walton.
Kokko misses with a left hand
and Walton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kokko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Walton in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kokko misses with a low kick.
Kokko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kokko.
Kokko slips a straight right by Walton.
Walton sets himself, and Kokko steps forward looking for the clinch! Walton avoids it this time.#T1##CL2#
Kokko pushes Walton up against the cage in a clinch.
Kokko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Walton scores with a shoulder strike.
Walton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kokko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kokko stalling the fight.
Walton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kokko or not.
Walton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kokko has him pressed against the cage.
Walton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kokko's elbow.
Walton is trying to push Kokko away but Kokko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right hand to the body from Walton.
A right handed body shot lands from Kokko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kokko.
Walton misses with a punch on the inside.
Walton misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kokko.
Walton throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Walton fails to land. #BC#
Walton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Kokko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kokko throws a big shot that misses.
Walton was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kokko misses with a left hand
and Walton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kokko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A swing and a miss from Kokko.
Walton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Walton slips under a jab.
Kokko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kokko throws a sloppy head kick and Walton moves out of range easily.
Walton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kokko.
Walton was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kokko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Walton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kokko doesn't seem phased though.
Kokko misses with a hook
and Walton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kokko misses with a looping left.
Walton misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Kokko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#That has opened up Antti Kokko's cut even more.
Kokko looks to score with a jab to the body but Walton is just out of range.
Walton throwing a counter right hand but Kokko manages to avoid it.
Walton moves away from the strike by Kokko.
Walton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kokko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kokko swings away with a body shot that misses #KD#
and Walton counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kokko! Walton lets Kokko back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Kokko is rocked!
Nice shot by Kokko.
Kokko lands with a cross.
Antti Kokko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Walton moves forwards but Kokko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kokko misses with a leg kick #KD#
and Walton counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kokko! Walton lets Kokko back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kokko is still on wobbly legs! Can Walton finish him?
Kokko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kokko seems to have recovered his senses.
Walton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kokko.
Walton moves out of range of the strikes.
Walton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kokko throws a series of punches but Walton avoids them all with ease.
Walton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Walton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kokko moves in looking to clinch but Walton pushes him off.
Kokko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walton.
A swing and a miss from Walton.
Kokko wants to counter the offense by Walton and move into the clinch position.
Walton moves out of range of the body kick.
Walton is looking to counter punch.
Walton scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#The cut above Antti Kokko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kokko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Walton in his tracks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kokko, as that shot connected.
A jab from Kokko misses.
Walton slips a straight right by Kokko.
Walton throwing a counter right hand but Kokko manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kokko swinging wildly here.
Kokko misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Antti Kokko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antti Kokko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Kokko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walton, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Kokko to work.
Kokko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kokko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Kokko.
Walton is trying to push Kokko away but Kokko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Walton misses with some punches.
Walton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kokko backwards.
A short right from Walton on the inside.
Kokko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kokko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kokko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Walton scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walton is trying to push Kokko away but Kokko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kokko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Walton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Walton is trying to force a seperation but Kokko has the dominant position.
Kokko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Walton's efforts to push away.#T1#
Walton working hard to break the clinch.
Walton misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Walton breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Kokko darts in and clinches Walton up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Walton tries to break free but Kokko pushes him back against the cage.
Walton can't find room to land a body shot as Kokko controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walton.
Walton is trying to break the clinch but Kokko is controlling him.
Kokko blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Walton breaks the clinch.
Walton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kokko misses with a combination
and Walton counters with a stiff right hand.
Kokko misses with a left hand
and Walton counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Walton sends Kokko crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Walton is motioning to the referee to let Kokko up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walton moves out of range as Kokko strikes.
Walton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kokko throws a hook but Walton blocks it.
Walton looks to land a left hand but Kokko moved out of range nicely.
Kokko throws a series of punches but Walton moves out of range.
Kokko looks to land a right hand but Walton moved out of range.
Walton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kokko.
Walton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kokko.
Walton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Walton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kokko. Kokko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#Antti Kokko's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kokko misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Walton counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kokko! Walton lets Kokko back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jake Walton!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 129
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Young bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Young forces Durham back against the cage and clinches.
Young leaning against his opponent.
Durham misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Young gets control of Durham's arms and successfully pulls guard. Young will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Young is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Young is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Young working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durham has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1##SUB2#
Young is looking for a triangle but Durham pushes his legs off easily.
Young trying to control the position here.
Durham postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Young tries to clinch up.
Durham just misses with a punch to the body.
Durham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durham misses with a wild body shot.
Durham sets himself, and Young steps forward looking for the clinch! Durham avoids it this time.
Durham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durham connects with a body shot.
Durham circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Durham.
Angus Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Young clinches up against the cage.
Durham tries to break free but Young pushes him back against the cage.
Durham can't break the clinch. #T2#
Young blocking some punches.
Durham wants to break the clinch but can't.
Young slows down the pace here.
Young looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A frustrated look appears on Durham's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Durham breaks the clinch.
Young tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Durham manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Durham throws a lazy right hand but Young sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Durham is trying to break the clinch but Young is controlling him.
Durham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Young has him pressed against the cage.
Durham working hard to break the clinch.
Durham is trying to break free.
Young stalling in the clinch.
Young keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Durham's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Young has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Durham regains guard immediately. #T3#
Young's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young wants to control from the top but Durham keeps moving.
Young looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Young wants to control from the top but Durham keeps moving.
Young looking to sit in guard and control but Durham gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Young working a defensive guard here.
Durham might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Durham being controlled here momentarily.
Young is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Young keeping full guard, as Durham tries to pass.
Durham is working hard here to advance position.
Young has control of Durham's left arm, preventing Durham from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Young is trying to control the position but Durham postures up.
Young is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Young wants to control the position but Durham says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
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 Landin Durham will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Young slips under a jab.
Young tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Durham scores with a shot to the body.
Durham digs a good body shot into Young's ribs.
Young tries to clinch up but Durham circles away and keeps his distance.
Durham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Young wants to counter the offense by Durham and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Young clinches with his opponent.
Young keeps control of Durham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Durham is trying to break free.
Durham wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Young leaning his opponent against the cage.
Durham tries to break the clinch but Young is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durham is trying to force a seperation but Young has the dominant position.
Durham tries to break free but Young pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Young manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Young is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB2#
Young looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Durham has picked Young up and slammed him! Young can't keep hold of the triangle and Durham manages to pass to side control!
Young is trying to work for a sweep but Durham has mounted him!
Young looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Young is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Young trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Young is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Durham.
Young tries to roll but Durham sticks to his back. #T2#
Young is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Young manages to reverse the position and now he's in Durham's guard. Nice work there by Young.
Durham keeping moving, preventing Young from controlling successfully.
Young looking to sit in guard and control but Durham gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Young looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Durham has picked Young up and slammed him! Young can't keep hold of the triangle and Durham manages to pass to side control!
Young is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Young trying to control but Durham flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T3#
Durham avoiding Young 's attempts to control his hands.
Durham keeps control of the position as Young tries to break free.
Durham is riding his opponent, not letting Young buck him off.
Landin Durham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Young tries to roll but Durham sticks to his back.
Good control from Durham.
Durham has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Young trying to control the hands but Durham won't let him. #T4#
Durham doesn't have the hooks in and Young manages to turn into his guard.
Durham keeping moving, preventing Young from controlling successfully.
Young content to stall in guard here.
Young passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Durham tries to get to full guard but Young has control of the leg.
Young not doing much here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Landin Durham dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Young wants to clinch up but Durham keeps it at a distance.
Angus Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Young moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Young takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Young keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Durham's efforts to push away.#BC#
Durham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Durham misses.
Durham throws a body shot but no joy.
Durham throws a hook to the side of Young's head but Young sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durham throws a jab but it's blocked by Young.
Durham swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Young.#CL2#
Young has closed the distance and engaged Durham in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Young pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young is trying to keep Durham in close.
Durham works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Young wants to improve his position but Durham is controlling well.
Durham is controlling the pace.
Young tries to roll over but Durham keeps him under control.
Young is trying to control but can't.
Young wants to get back to full guard.
Young is holding on to half guard well.
Young is looking to control Durham's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Young avoid being mounted?#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Young tries to roll over but Durham keeps him under control.
Durham wants to free his trapped foot but Young is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Young is trying to control but Durham manages to pass to mount!
Young reaches up to try and control the position but Durham seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Young rolls and tries to escape and now Durham has his back!
Young tries to escape the position.
Durham controls the position.
Young is trying to break free. #T3#
Durham avoiding Young 's attempts to control his hands.
Durham trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Young doesn't escape.
Durham is hanging on to Young's back as he tries to escape.
Young trying to control the hands but Durham won't let him.
Young breaks Durham's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T4#
Young content to stall in guard here.
Young wants to control from the top but Durham keeps moving.
Young stays in close to Durham's body and controls the position.
Young trying to control the position from guard on top but Durham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Young wants to pass the guard but Durham is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Landin Durham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Durham, 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landin Durham!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 120
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Baroza uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Durham throws a hook but Baroza blocks it.
Durham uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baroza has time to react.
Durham looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Baroza scores with the left hand. Durham knows he should have avoided that one.
Baroza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Baroza throws a hook to the side of Durham's head but Durham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baroza moves away.
Durham staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Baroza.
Baroza throws a jab when Durham was well out of range.
Baroza throws a nice inside leg kick.
Durham takes a swing at Baroza's ribcage but misses.
Baroza defending well as Durham loads up on a big left hand.
Durham checks the leg kick nicely there.
Durham looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Durham takes a swing at Baroza's ribcage but misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Durham crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Baroza - the referee stops the clock and Durham gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Baroza. Durham manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baroza lands with a nice body kick.
Baroza tries a head kick but it misses.
Durham ducks under a wild hook from Baroza.
Baroza throws a head kick but Durham moves out of range.
Baroza misses the shot to the body.
Durham lands with a straight right. Baroza didn't see that one coming.
Jorge Baroza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baroza throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Durham. Baroza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baroza ducks under a wild hook from Durham.
Durham throws an off balance right hand
and Baroza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baroza throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Durham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durham misses with a left hand
and Baroza counters with a stiff right hand.
Baroza moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Durham takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Durham stuns Baroza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baroza throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Durham's head.#ROC#Durham is rocked!
Baroza feints and then cracks Durham's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Durham down.
Durham is still on wobbly legs! Can Baroza finish him?
Good exchange - Baroza coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durham throws a shot from downtown. Baroza moves away and avoids it.
Durham scores with a jab.
Baroza blocks a jab.
Durham seems to have recovered his senses.
Baroza really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baroza loads up on a big right hand but Durham slips the punch.
Baroza fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Durham is out of range.
Durham takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Baroza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Baroza is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Baroza misses with a looping right.#T2#
Durham ducks under a wild hook from Baroza.
Baroza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durham.
Durham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Baroza misses.
Baroza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Durham misses with a lunging right hand
and Baroza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baroza was well out of range. Poor timing from Durham.
Baroza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Durham throws a jab when Baroza was well out of range.
Durham misses with a body shot.
Durham moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Baroza throws a leg kick but Durham sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Durham now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Durham looks to land a left hand but Baroza moved out of range nicely.
Baroza throws a sloppy head kick and Durham moves out of range easily. #CL#
Baroza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Durham, pushing him back against the cage.
Durham is trying to break free.#BC2#
Durham manages to break the clinch.
Baroza lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Durham throws a body shot but no joy.
Baroza lands a head shot.#T3#
Jab by Durham.
Durham misses with a wild body shot.
Durham throws a body shot but no joy.
Baroza scores with a head kick. Durham tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Durham moves away from the strike by Baroza.
Durham swings for the body but Baroza moves out of range.
Baroza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Durham misses.
Durham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice straight punches there by Baroza. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baroza.
Durham has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Baroza.
Durham swings for the body but Baroza moves out of range.
Durham misses with a body shot.
Baroza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Durham misses with a body shot.
Baroza is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Durham takes a swing at Baroza's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durham throws a hook to the side of Baroza's head but Baroza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baroza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durham.
Baroza throws a jab but it's blocked by Durham. #T4#
Baroza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durham.
Baroza turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baroza thuds his right hand into Durham's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Durham misses with a body shot
and Baroza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durham on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Baroza avoids the body shot from Durham.
Baroza scoring well with a low kick there.
Durham misses with a body shot.
Durham throws a hook but Baroza blocks it.
Baroza looks to throw the jab but Durham is out of range.
Baroza connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A cross from Baroza lands.
Durham takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Durham misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durham misses with a right hand
and Baroza counters with an outside leg kick.
Baroza thuds his shin into the meat of Durham's side.
Durham misses the body punch
and Baroza counters with a big head kick but Durham shrugs it off.
and Baroza counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Durham! He's just covering up as Baroza starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Baroza!

Event: TOF 168
Date: Nov 08, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Lindeman finds it's way through Gerber's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gerber. Lindeman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lindeman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Geronimo Lindeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindeman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lindeman lands a nice shot that snaps Gerber's head back.
Gerber thows a leg kick but Lindeman checks it
and Lindeman counters with a straight right hand.
Lindeman throws a looping overhand right but Gerber ducks down to avoid it.
Gerber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lindeman cracks Gerber on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Gerber falls backwards against the cage. Lindeman follows up with more strikes that drop Gerber to his knees. Lindeman keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Gerber! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geronimo Lindeman!
During a confident post fight interview, Geronimo Lindeman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MILF LHW Week 3
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1##CL#
Mike rushes Walton and presses him up against the cage.
Mike throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Waltons head.
Mike is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Walton has had enough of the clinch but Mike keeps him there for the moment.
Walton lands a body shot.
Mike goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walton is looking to break free of the clinch but Mike has double underhooks.
Mike definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mike will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Walton up against the cage.
Walton swings wildly with an uppercut but Mike uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walton wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mike makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Walton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mike prevents Walton from breaking the clinch.
Mike keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Walton's efforts to push away.
Mike slows down the pace here. #T1#
Mike slowing the pace effectively.
Mike blocks a body shot from Walton.
Walton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Walton can't find room to land a body shot as Mike controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mike.
Walton is trying to push Mike away but Mike has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Walton.
Stalling in the clinch from Mike.
Stalling in the clinch from Mike.
Mike effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Walton breaks from the clinch.
Walton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mike was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mike keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walton.#T2#
Mike lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Jake Walton has been cut.#KD#
Mike lands a big uppercut and Walton crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Walton looks OK. Mike waves Walton back to his feet!#ROC#Walton is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walton misses with an uppercut.
Walton is still on wobbly legs! Can Mike finish him?
Mike misses with a looping left.
Walton seems to have recovered his senses.
Mike throws out a loose jab but Walton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Walton jabs Mike right on the nose. Mike blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Mike closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Walton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mike is stalling here. #T3#
Mike blocks an uppercut.
Mike content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Walton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mike lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Walton.
A right handed body shot lands from Mike.
Walton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mike has Walton pushed against the cage.
Mike pressing his opponent against the cage.
Walton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mike's elbow.
Walton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Walton can't find room to land a body shot as Mike controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Mike.
Mike is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T4##BC2#
Walton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walton swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Mike counters by clinching up.
Mike stalls.
Walton working aggressively here.
Mike lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Walton backwards.
Walton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mike's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Walton.
Mike lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mike works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mike takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mike leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Crazy Mike dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Walton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Mike closes the distance and clinches.
Walton gets through Mike's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Walton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Walton lands with a light punch inside.
Mike lands a shoulder strike.
Mike stalling.
Walton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Walton is trying to break the clinch but Mike is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Walton.
Mike lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Walton.#ROC2#Mike is rocked!
Mike blocking some punches.
Oh Mike is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walton swings wildly with an uppercut but Mike uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mike blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Walton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walton lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Mike up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Walton from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Mike's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Walton!

Event: MILF FW Week 2
Date: Oct 02, 2024

#R1#
Couture moves out of range as Durham strikes.
Couture with the counter takedown but Durham avoids it easily.#CL2#
Couture closes the distance and clinches.
Durham is trying to break free.#TD2#
Couture has Durham pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Couture pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Durham tumbling to the mat - Couture dives into Durham's guard.
Couture trying to control but Durham is working from the bottom.
Couture wants to pass the guard but Durham is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture wants to control from the top but Durham keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durham is controlling Couture's posture.#T1#
Durham has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Couture is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Couture won't allow Durham to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Durham tries to keep at a distance but Couture has taken the fight into the clinch.
Couture drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Couture is trying to trip Durham. He has hold of a leg but Durham is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Couture persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Couture lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Durham looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Couture is looking to work some ground and pound but Durham has wrist control.
Durham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Couture.
Durham pulls Couture in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Couture trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Durham keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Couture content to stall in guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Couture stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Durham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Durham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Durham needs to keep his hands up - Couture had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Durham looks to land a right hand but Couture moved out of range.
Couture is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Couture has Durham up against the cage in a clinch.
Durham can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Couture has picked Durham up - he's going for a ride! Couture dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Durham holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Couture wants to take a breather but Durham is having none of it.
Durham is trying to get back to full guard.
Durham holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Couture is taking a breather. Durham says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Durham won't allow Couture to pass to mount. #T4#
Couture stalling away here and it's allowed Durham to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Durham might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Couture looking to sit in guard and control but Durham gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Couture looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Couture is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Couture is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Couture dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Couture closes the distance and pushes Durham back into the cage.#BC#
Durham breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Durham swings for the body but Couture moves out of range.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Durham.
Couture has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL2#
Couture has managed to clinch.
Couture looking for a takedown. #BC#
Durham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Couture moves into range and clinches up with Durham.
Couture misses with a hook to the ribs.
Couture has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Durham after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Couture has hold of one of Durham's legs. Durham is fighting the takedown attempt but Couture gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Durham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durham utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Couture pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Durham is keeping the position for now.
Couture slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Couture trying to control but Durham is working from the bottom.
Couture is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Durham keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Couture tries to free his leg and advance position but Durham is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Xavier Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durham swats away the attempt to clinch by Couture.
Durham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Couture. #CL2#
Couture closes the distance and pushes Durham back into the cage.#TD2#
Couture has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Durham clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Durham has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Couture.#T2#
Durham tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Couture wants to control but instead Durham manages to regain half guard.
Durham is looking to control Couture's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Durham avoid being mounted?
Couture thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Durham's head.
Couture lands strikes from half guard.
Couture sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Durham defending well though.
Couture has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Couture is keen to just control but Durham is a slippery customer.
Couture not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Couture throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Durham to regain full guard. #T3#
Couture wants to control from the top but Durham keeps moving.
Couture must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Couture trying to move into half guard but instead Durham has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Couture looking for a sweep. Not yet Couture, not yet.
Durham looking to pass the guard.
Couture wants to sweep but no luck.
Durham controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T4#
Couture not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Couture clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Couture has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Durham clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Durham covering up well under a series of strikes from Couture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I would not like to be Durham right now.
Durham trying to control but not successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Couture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Couture looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Landin Durham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Durham tries to keep at a distance but Couture has taken the fight into the clinch.
Durham working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Durham is fighting off a takedown attempt but Couture is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Durham to the mat. Durham regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Couture stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Durham has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Couture manages to get his head free but now Durham has transitioned to an armbar! Couture grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Durham! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Landin Durham!

Event: MILF SHW Week 3
Date: Sep 27, 2024

#R1#
Marks misses with a left hand
and Boets counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Marks drives through and clinches with Boets against the cage.
Marks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Marks content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Marks is leaning against Boets and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marks working aggressively here.
Marks stalls.
Marks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boets's elbow.
Boets misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marks lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Boets's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marks struggles to land a body shot inside as Boets controls his hands.
Marks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marks throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Boets's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Boets blocking some punches.
Boets lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marks backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boets.
Boets misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Marks.
Marks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marks lands with a light punch inside.
Boets trying to stall but Marks improves his position.
Marks content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Boets looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A bit of stalling here from Marks.
Boets lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marks backwards.
Marks swings wildly with an uppercut but Boets uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Boets working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Marks.
Boets misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boets looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marks lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boets is trying to push Marks away but Marks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Marks.
Boets looks winded!
Marks avoiding damage.
Marks lands an uppercut.
Marks lands with a light punch inside.
Marks cracks Boets with a nice body shot.
Marks lands a body shot.
Marks pushes Boets back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Boets letting Marks take a breather here.#T3#
Marks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boets swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boets takes a shot to the head.
Boets wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marks scores with a shot to the side of Boets's head.
Marks is struggling to control the position.
Marks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boets backwards.
Marks pushes Boets back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boets misses with some punches.
Marks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boetss head. #ROC#Boets is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marks lands a shoulder strike.
Boets is still on wobbly legs! Can Marks finish him?
Marks pushes Boets against the cage. Marks is working some dirty boxing. Marks pushes off with a quick right hook! Boets goes down! Boets tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Marks moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kristopher Marks!

Event: MILF WW Week 2
Date: Sep 25, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Lange rushes Hiroshima and presses him up against the cage.
Hiroshima misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Hiroshima jumps into guard, dragging Lange to the mat. #SUB#
Hiroshima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lange gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hiroshima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lange defends well.
Hiroshima seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Hiroshima is looking for a triangle but Lange pushes his legs off easily.
Hiroshima wants to sweep here but Lange controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Hiroshima is looking for a triangle but Lange pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lange connects with a couple of short punches.
Lange lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Hiroshima looking for a guillotine here but Lange defends easily.
Hiroshima wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Lange postures up.
Lange throwing strikes but missing.
Hiroshima is trying to keep Lange in close. #SUB#
Hiroshima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lange defends well.
Lange trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiroshima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lange passes Hiroshima's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hiroshima avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lange. #SUB2#
Lange is looking for a kimura but Hiroshima is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lange to get the leverage.
Hiroshima is trying to maintain the position but Lange is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Hiroshima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB#
Hiroshima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lange pulls his head out easily.
Hiroshima is looking to control Lange's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hiroshima avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lange lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Lange. #SUB2#
Lange is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hiroshima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lange. #SUB2#
Lange is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hiroshima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lange.
Hiroshima works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Lange with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Hiroshima has his foot on Lange's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lange works his way back into a safe position though.
Lange pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hiroshima is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Lange got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hiroshima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lange has managed to get both his arms back between Hiroshima's legs - danger averted.
Hiroshima has momentary wrist control but Lange slips an elbow through the middle.
Lange is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Hiroshima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Hiroshima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lange can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lange postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4##SUB#
Hiroshima working for a triangle but Lange defends it easily.
Lange wants to control from the top but Hiroshima keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lange's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lange looking to pass the guard.
Hiroshima trying to keep a closed guard but Lange is proving a slippery customer.
Lange stands and throws Hiroshima's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lange is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hiroshima is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hiroshima is looking to regain half guard here but Lange keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nico Lange dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Hiroshima clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Lange.
Lange throws a punch but it's blocked by Hiroshima.
Lange scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Lange has clasped his hands together around Hiroshima's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've been informed that Lange has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nico Lange has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Lange tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lange lands an elbow.
Hiroshima gets back to half guard.
Lange working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Hiroshima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lange pulls his head out easily.
Lange works his way into full mount! #T1#
Lange unloading with bombs!
Hiroshima regains half guard.
Lange trying to mount his opponent but Hiroshima defends it.
Lange seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hiroshima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lange passes to full mount!
Hiroshima is desperately trying to improve his position but Lange has a good base and remains in mount.
Lange looking to control but Hiroshima is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lange unloading with bombs!
Lange has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hiroshima manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Hiroshima trying to hold on to Lange's head to control him but Lange postures up.
Hiroshima wants to get back to full guard.
Hiroshima trying to control here.
Lange lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Lange seems to be working for a kimura but Hiroshima defends the submission attempt.
Hiroshima is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lange scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Lange is working for a submission of some sort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiroshima tries to roll over but Lange keeps him under control.#T3#
Lange working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hiroshima manages to get to full guard. #SU2#
Lange stands up from Hiroshima's guard - Lange perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lange thuds a left hand into Hiroshima's body.#CL#
Lange tries to keep at a distance but Hiroshima has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Lange has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hiroshima clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hiroshima wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
Hiroshima defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lange's arms. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Hiroshima's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB2#
Hiroshima preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lange. #SUB2#
Lange has got one arm under Hiroshima's chin. This could be trouble... Hiroshima trying to control the other hand but Lange gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Hiroshima has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nico Lange!
Nico Lange took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Hey Stout let's run it back. We both know you were seconds from a loss.'.

Event: MILF LHW week 2
Date: Sep 15, 2024

#R1#
Potter throws a lazy uppercut
and Walton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Potter moves into the clinch.
Potter blocks a body shot from Walton.
Potter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walton's elbow.
Potter tries to throw a body punch but Walton avoids it by throwing Potter back against the cage. #BC2#
Walton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Potter tries to clinch up.
Potter throws out a loose jab but Walton uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Walton gets tackled into the cage by Potter. Potter maintains the clinch.
Walton throws a punch but it's blocked by Potter.
A right handed body shot lands from Potter.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Walton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter cracks Walton with a nice body shot.
Potter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Walton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Walton.
A body shot lands from Potter.
Walton looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Potter scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Potter tries to work over Walton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Potter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Potter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Walton.
Potter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Potter.
Potter scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Potter as the two fighters clinch.
Potter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Potter. #CUT#It looks like Jake Walton has been cut.
Potter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Walton.
Potter gets through Walton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Potter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Potter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Potter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Potter.
Potter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walton backwards.
A short body shot lands from Potter as the two fighters clinch.
Potter is leaning against Walton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Potter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Potter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Walton is rocked!
Potter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Walton is still on wobbly legs! Can Potter finish him?
A body shot lands from Potter.
A nice left hand lands by Potter.
Nice body punch from Potter. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Potter.
Potter cracks Walton with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Potter.
Potter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Potter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Walton.
Potter pushes Walton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Potter pushes Walton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Potter lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Potter scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Walton fails to land.
Potter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Potter pushes Walton against the cage. Potter is working some dirty boxing. Potter pushes off with a quick right hook! Walton goes down! Walton tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Potter moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Potter!
Scott Potter was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: MILF FW Week 1
Date: Sep 13, 2024

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Durham.
Durham takes a swing at Chavez's ribcage but misses.
As Durham tries to get set, Chavez tries to push him back and clinch up but Durham manages to avoid the attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Durham throws a body punch but Chavez moves out of range. #CL#
Chavez rushes Durham and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Durham is trying to break the clinch but Chavez has him pressed against the cage.
Durham has a couple of punches blocked by Chavez. #TD#
Chavez drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Chavez working for a triangle but Durham defends it easily.
Durham passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chavez actively working from the bottom here.
Durham slows the pace down in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Chavez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Durham pulls his head out easily.
Chavez trying to control here.
Chavez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Durham is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Chavez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chavez trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Chavez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chavez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Chavez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chavez trying to control here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Durham is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Durham misses with a wild body shot.
Chavez tries to clinch up.
Chavez tries to clinch up but Durham circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Durham was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Chavez clinches up against the cage.
Durham swings wildly with an uppercut but Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Durham breaks from the clinch.
Durham just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Durham circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Chavez rushes Durham and presses him up against the cage.
Durham is looking to break free of the clinch but Chavez has double underhooks. #TD#
Chavez decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Durham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chavez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Durham has managed to get both his arms back between Chavez's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Chavez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Chavez working for a triangle but Durham defends it easily. #SUB#
Chavez has his foot on Durham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Durham works his way back into a safe position though.
We've been informed that Durham has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Durham engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4##SUB#
Chavez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Durham has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durham controlling the pace.
Chavez tries to roll over but Durham keeps him under control.
Durham wants to free his trapped foot but Chavez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Chavez actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Chavez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Durham pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Landin Durham will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Durham throws a body punch but Chavez moves out of range.
Durham is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chavez rather than just go for the knockout.
Chavez tries to clinch but Durham is having none of it.
Chavez tries to clinch but Durham moves out of range.
Durham doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Durham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chavez.
Durham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chavez tries to clinch but Durham is having none of it.
Nice straight punches there by Durham. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Durham.
Durham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chavez.
Chavez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chavez is looking to clinch but Durham is avoiding it.
Durham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Durham.
Durham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Durham.
Chavez is looking to clinch.
Chavez tries to clinch but Durham is having none of it.
Durham throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durham throws a hook but Chavez avoids it easily.
Chavez blocks a jab.
Chavez moves away from the strike by Durham.
Chavez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durham.
Durham takes a swing at Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Durham swats away the attempt to clinch by Chavez.
Durham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Durham throws a body shot but no joy.
Durham misses with a wild body shot.
As Durham tries to get set, Chavez tries to push him back and clinch up but Durham manages to avoid the attempt.
Chavez doesn't manage to clinch there - Durham circles away.
Durham swats away the attempt to clinch by Chavez.
Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch but Durham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Durham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavez moves away.
Chavez is looking to clinch.
Chavez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Durham manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chavez avoids the body shot from Durham.
Landin Durham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Durham misses with an uppercut.
Chavez moves out of range of the strikes.
Durham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durham swats away the attempt to clinch by Chavez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durham. Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chavez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Durham throws a hook but Chavez avoids it easily.
Chavez is looking to counter the offense by Durham and move into the clinch.#T2#
Durham cracks a nice hook into Chavez's ribs.
Durham looks to score with a jab to the body but Chavez is just out of range.#CL#
Chavez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Durham, pushing him back against the cage.
Chavez is trying to pull guard but Durham turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Durham is looking to break free of the clinch but Chavez has double underhooks.
Durham wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chavez stalling against the cage.
Chavez has Durham pressed against the cage, preventing Durham from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chavez is looking to control Durham's arms but Durham gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chavez has his back to the cage.
Durham working hard to break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chavez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chavez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Durham's efforts to push away.
Chavez is trying to pull guard but Durham turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Durham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chavez's elbow.
Chavez prevents a body shot from Durham.
Durham wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3#
Chavez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Durham walks away with a smile on his face. Chavez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Chavez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durham misses with an uppercut. Chavez saw that one coming.
Durham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durham throws a big shot that misses.
Durham throws an overhand right that lands on Chavez's shoulder, as Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Durham misses with a wild body shot.
Chavez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Durham just misses with a punch to the body.
Chavez tries to clinch up but Durham circles away and keeps his distance.
Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch but Durham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chavez tries to clinch there but Durham circles away.
Durham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durham let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durham lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chavez fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durham. Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Durham on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Durham lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chavez at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durham. Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chavez.
Chavez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Durham manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4##CL#
Chavez closes the distance and clinches.
Chavez keeps control of Durham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chavez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chavez keeps control of Durham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Durham's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Durham breaks the clinch.
Durham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chavez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Durham lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durham missing with a left hand there. Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durham throws a lazy right hand but Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chavez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chavez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chavez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Durham manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Durham swats away the attempt to clinch by Chavez.
Durham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Durham.
Durham is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Chavez is looking to clinch.
Durham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Durham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Landin Durham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Durham lands a nice shot that snaps Chavez's head back.
Eduardo Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chavez blocks a jab.
A jab from Durham misses.
Chavez is looking to clinch.
Durham throws an overhand right that lands on Chavez's shoulder, as Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Durham misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chavez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Durham doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Chavez has closed the distance and engaged Durham in a clinch.
Chavez prevents Durham from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Durham's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chavez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Durham backwards. #TD#
Chavez decides to pull guard.
Chavez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Chavez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Chavez looking for subs off his back but Durham has passed one foot through into half guard. #T1#
Durham looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Chavez actively working from the bottom here.
Durham is pressing down on Chavez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chavez is holding on for now. #SUB#
Chavez looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Chavez actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Chavez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Durham seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Chavez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Durham is thwarting Chavez's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB#
Chavez looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Durham sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chavez is looking to get back to full guard here but Durham has managed to pass to side control instead.
Durham slows the pace down.
Chavez is trying to work for a sweep but Durham has mounted him!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chavez is trying desperately to improve position.
Durham blocks Chavez's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Chavez is looking to get to half guard.
Chavez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Chavez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Chavez is really stuck here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landin Durham!

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