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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
C474: Love vs Smith
Date: Nov 16, 2025 |
#R1# A big left from Smith misses. Smith pushes Love away with a front kick. Love lands a lovely overhand right. Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Love at a distance.
Smith lands with a nice body punch. Love avoids a kick to the body.
A quick step to the side and Love tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Love swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand! Love swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith clobbers Love with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Love is able to avoid easily. Love takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Love takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Smith with a hook. Smith throws a looping overhand right but Love ducks down to avoid it. #T1# Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Love has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Fitness in the buildup to the fight. Smith is looking to land body kicks. Love throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith throws a body punch but Love moves out of range. Smith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big left from Smith misses. Love has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Love there as he acknowledges the shot. Smith throws a leg kick which misses Love's front leg but catches the back leg as Love tries to avoid it. Love lands an overhand right. Smith throws a jab when Love was well out of range. Love throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a slapping leg kick. Love connects with a single shot there. Love swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Smith connects with a solid leg kick. #T2# Love gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Love throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith. Love is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith. A nice leg kick lands there from Smith. A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target. #KD# Love lands a left and a right that send Smith crashing to the mat, dazed. Love thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Smith is rocked! Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Love finish him? Smith lands an overhand right. Smith seems to have recovered his senses. Love throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Love. That did some damage! Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Love takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3# Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Love. Smith misses with a body shot
and Love cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Love is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith. Smith misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Love misses its intended target. Smith throws a low kick but Love moves out of range easily. Smith scores with a spinning back kick! Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Smith scores with a hook to the body. Love takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Love ducks under a wild hook from Smith. Love tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith lands with a nice body kick. Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4# Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Love off balance momentarily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A low kick lands for Smith.
Love takes one on the button. Love takes one to the chin there. Smith scores with a hook. Love uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
It looked like Love wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Love throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it. Love staying out of range there. Love is looking to counter punch. Love takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Love has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Love waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith. Smith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#KD# Love lands a big right hand that sends Smith crashing to the mat! Love stays standing though and waves Smith back to his feet! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Joe Smith dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Love doesn't seem bothered though. Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Smith lands a body shot.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Smith connects with a solid leg kick. Love misses with a wild combination.
That kick from Smith tenderised Love's leg. Love is trying to keep his angry face on. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Love was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith. An attempted straight right counter from Love misses the target. A nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat of the thigh.
John Joe Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup. Smith cracks Love with a right hand to the side of the head. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
#T1# Love checks a leg kick. Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Love at a distance.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. John Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Love displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab. Smith throws a quick inside leg kick. Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Love has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smith. Smith lands a jab to the nose. Love swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a low kick but Love moves out of range easily. Love 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. Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Love. It looked like Love was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.#T2# The fighters circling - Love throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Love uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith. Smith thuds his right hand into Love's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Love is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Love tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Love. Smith avoids the body shot from Love.
Love ducks right into an uppercut from Smith. Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Smith throws a solid leg kick but Love takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith. As Smith looks to move away, Love throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way. Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Good leg kick by Smith. Smith loads up on a big right hand but Love slips the punch. Love has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smith. Love takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3# Love misses with a straight left. Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Love counters with a lovely shot to the body. The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Smith looks to land a body kick but Love moved away. The fighters circling - Love throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Love manages to avoid it. Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A quick step to the side and Love tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Love uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Love takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Smith misses with a wild body shot. A little feinted left hand from Love on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Love counters with a straight right hand. Love slips a jab from Smith.#T4# Smith throws a nice outside leg kick. Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. An attempted straight right counter from Love misses the target. Smith moves away from the strike by Love. Smith cracks Love with an open hand slap. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Smith scores with a jab. Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving. Smith loads up on a big right hand but Love slips the punch. Smith throws a looping overhand right but Love ducks down to avoid it. Love avoids a kick to the body.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Love counters with a lovely straight right hand! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Joe Smith 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.#R3# Smith throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Love might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. A punch lands to the side of Love 's head but he takes it in his stride. Love doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Smith lands a nice looking body kick. Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Smith. Love will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. It looked like Love wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A jab from Smith misses. Love appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Smith lands a nice hook to Love's body. Love takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Love throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily. Love takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Love connects with a jab. Smith thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Love if he has to take too many more of those.
#T1# Love blocks a low kick nicely. Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it. An attempted straight right counter from Love misses the target. Smith punishes Love's body with a nice straight punch. Smith misses with a body punch
#KD# and Love counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smith! Love lets Smith back up to his feet, looking for a finish! A nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Smith throws a leg kick but Love checks it. Smith scores with a decent looking hook. Love has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith. Love on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Smith throws a looping overhand right but Love ducks down to avoid it. Love is looking to counter punch. Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Love.#T2# Love scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Smith lands a jab. Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Love fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Love throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a thumping low kick. Smith throws a leg kick and Love counters with a stiff right hand. Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Love is just out of range.#CL# Love forces Smith back against the cage and clinches. Love has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3# Smith working hard to break the clinch. Love swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Love looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Love.
Love leaning his opponent against the cage. Love misses with a short punch on the inside. A short left from Love. A head punch blocked on the inside by Love. Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Love prevents Smith from breaking the clinch. Love blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith lands a body shot. #T4# Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Love backwards. Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Love backwards. Love blocks an uppercut.
Love blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Love lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Smith tries to break the clinch but Love is controlling the position. Love throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith. Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Love.
Love misses with a hook from the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Love. #BC2# Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A jab from Smith does it's job there. Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Love's sensitive parts. Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Love has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Love fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head. Nice cross by Smith. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Joe Smith really dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4# That kick from Smith tenderised Love's leg. Love is trying to keep his angry face on. Love needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there. Love checks a leg kick. Love chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A big right from Smith misses. Love throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith misses with a left hand enabling Love to counter with a crisp jab. Smith moves out of range of the strikes.#T1# Love steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith. Love throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it. A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Love does a little dance to reset his feet. Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Smith misses with a jab to the body
#KD# and Love counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smith! Love lets Smith back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Smith thuds his right hand into Love's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Love takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith with the inside leg kick. Smith scores with a leg kick.
Love checks a low kick from Smith. Smith lands an overhand right. Smith connects with the punch.#T2# Smith connects with an inside leg kick. Love throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith sizes up Love with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot. Love throws a body shot but no joy. Love takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Smith ducks under a wild hook from Love. Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Love seems unphased.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Love checks a leg kick nicely. Smith lands a head shot.#T3# Smith thuds his right hand into Love's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Smith wants to land a leg kick but Love is out of range. Love avoids a kick to the body.
Love misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a straight right hand. Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Love was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith. Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Love throws a good cross that connects.
Love takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Love checks a leg kick. Smith throws the kick towards the body but Love avoids it. Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Love counters with a nice uppercut. #T4# Smith misses with a body kick. Smith lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action! Smith throws a leg kick and Love counters with a lovely shot to the body. Smith throws a leg kick and Love counters with a big right hand! Oh Smith is in trouble here! Love follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mason Love! Mason Love retains his featherweight title! Our winner, Mason Love, 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. |
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Event:
TOF 296
Date: Nov 16, 2025 |
#R1# May Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hooez throws out the jab. May Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD2# Hooez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. May Jr wants to improve his position but Hooez is controlling well.
May Jr wants to get back to his feet. Hooez is nestled in close to May Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Hooez is keen to just control but May Jr is a slippery customer. May Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2# Hooez is looking for a kimura but May Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hooez to get the leverage. Hooez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. May Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hooez is working away from the top position though.#SUB2# Hooez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hooez is pressing down on May Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. May Jr is holding on for now. #T1##SUB# May Jr actively working from the bottom here. Hooez is trying to control. May Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2# Hooez is trying to work for a kimura but May Jr is defending well.
#SUB2# Hooez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, May Jr has managed to free his arm - good work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Well, if Hooez 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.
May Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#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. May Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for May Jr. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Hooez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. May Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# May Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head. May Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hooez defending well though. May Jr trying to control the pace. Hooez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of May Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take May Jr's back!#T3##SUB2# Hooez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. May Jr knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften May Jr for a finish. #SUB2# Hooez sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! May Jr taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mackin Hooez! An out of breath Mackin Hooez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. In defeat, Kaven May Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I just wanna give a special shout out to all of my coaches and training partners! Thank you for everything you do!'. |
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Event:
TOF 296
Date: Nov 16, 2025 |
#R1# Key cracks Seven with an open hand slap. Key slips a jab from Seven. Key half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Key. Seven throws a hook but Key avoids it easily. Key half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Jab, jab by Key - just one landing. Key misses with a body shot.
Seven swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Seven takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Key staying out of range there. Key changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Key defending well as Seven loads up on a big left hand. Key feinted with a counter takedown. Key misses with a body shot.
Seven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1# Seven misses with a body shot.
Seven takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Seven misses the jab. Key ducks under a wild hook from Seven. Seven swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seven lands with a shot to the body. Key lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Key slips a jab from Seven. Seven throws a big shot that misses. Lonny Seven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# Nice defenses there by Key. Key appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Key slips under a jab from Seven.#TD# Key decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Key is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Seven tries to hold on but Key pushes him away. Seven avoids a series of strikes thrown by Key.
The referee warns Seven that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Seven is bucking up trying to escape but Key cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Seven takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#CUT#It looks like Lonny Seven has been cut. Seven can't escape the position.
Key lands a couple of good shots and Seven has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Can Seven hold on?! Key is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#ROC#Seven is rocked!#T3# A bit of a pause in the action here. Key controlling the positon.#SUB# Seven defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Key's arms. Seven avoids the strikes from Key. #SUB# Seven is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Key gets his way!
Seven is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Key off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted. Key controlling from the back.#SUB# Seven defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
You can see the frustration on Seven's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4# Seven trying to get back to his feet but Key is in full control for now. Key throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. Seven covering up well under a barage of strikes. Key trying to control momentarily.
Key lands shots from the back. The referee is taking a good look at Seven as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Key!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Seven wants to escape the position.
Key missing with punches from the back. #T5# Key throwing wild punches that miss their target. #SUB# Key has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Key thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. Seven covering up well under a series of strikes from Key. Seven trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Key misses with punches from the back. Seven wants to get back to his feet. Key scores with punches to the body. #CUT#The cut above Lonny Seven's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lonny Seven's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jaro Key! During a confident post fight interview, Jaro Key thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TOF 295
Date: Nov 15, 2025 |
#R1# A telegraphed right hand from Clinton misses the target. Clinton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Weathers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weathers misses with an uppercut. Clinton digs a good body shot into Weathers's ribs. Weathers misses with a left hand and Clinton counters with a good, hard body kick but Weathers shrugs it off. Clinton misses with a kick to the body and Weathers counters with a lovely straight right hand! Clinton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Weathers. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clinton misses with a body kick. Clinton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Weathers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Weathers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Weathers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1# Clinton misses with a hook. Clinton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weathers misses with a right hand and Clinton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Clinton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weathers. Weathers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clinton. A lazy left from Weathers finds it's target. Weathers scores with a hook. A head kick by Clinton misses and Weathers counters with a lovely straight right hand! Clinton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Weathers throws out a loose jab but Clinton uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# Clinton moves forwards but Weathers connects with a nice, crisp jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Weathers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Weathers there as he acknowledges the shot. Clinton moves away from the strike by Weathers. Clinton throws a half hearted mid kick. An attempted straight right counter from Weathers misses the target. Clinton looks for the body kick but Weathers saw that one coming. Weathers 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.
Nice jab there from Clinton. Clinton connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Weathers! He's out on his feet! Clinton rushes in and drops Weathers with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lucas Clinton! During a confident post fight interview, Lucas Clinton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TOF 295
Date: Nov 15, 2025 |
#R1# Mao throws out a loose jab but Ferreira uses good head movement to avoid it. Nice defenses there by Mao. Ferreira looks to throw the jab but Mao is out of range. Mao moves away from the strike by Ferreira. Ferreira moves out of range of the strikes. Mao misses with a head kick.
Ferreira throws a lazy right hand but Mao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ferreira jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ferreira throws a jab but it's blocked by Mao. Mao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Mao throws the kick towards the body but Ferreira avoids it. Ferreira looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1# Ferreira throws a lazy right hand but Mao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ferreira avoids the head kick by Mao.
Ferreira misses the jab. Good shot there by Ferreira. Ferreira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mao has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Fitness in the buildup to the fight. Ferreira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mao manages to avoid it. Both fighters circling a little - Mao finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Ferreira misses with a lunging right hand
and Mao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ferreira misses with an uppercut
and Mao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Ferreira 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.#T2##KD# Mao drops Ferreira with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ferreira looks back up at him and smiles so Mao waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Ferreira is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Ferreira ducks under a wild hook from Mao. Ferreira is still on wobbly legs! Can Mao finish him? Mao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Ferreira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Some wild striking there from Ferreira.
Ferreira seems to have recovered his senses. Nice uppercut there from Ferreira. Mao lands with an overhand left.#T3# Ferreira connects with a right hand. Mao shakes it off. Mao looks to land a left hand but Ferreira moved out of range nicely. Ferreira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferreira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ferreira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mao circles away quickly and effectively. Ferreira lands a jab-cross combination. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mao. Ferreira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ferreira misses with a looping left.#T4# Mao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferreira. It looked like Mao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A punch combination from Mao misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mao throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Ferreira throws a right hand that misses
#KD# and Mao counters with a crisp one two that drops Ferreira! Mao thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ferreira to his feet! Ferreira is in big trouble! Mao looks to land a body kick but Ferreira moved away. Mao tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferreira misses with a wild body shot. Ferreira misses with a straight left. Mao looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#KD# Mao feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ferreira sprawling to the canvas! Ferreira rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mao finish him?!
#T5# Mao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferreira moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Mao cracks Ferreira with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A telegraphed right hand from Ferreira misses the target. Mao thinks about countering with a body kick. Ferreira blocks a jab. Ferreira throws out a counter right but Mao avoids it with no problem. Ferreira throws a series of punches but Mao moves out of range. Ferreira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Ferreira drops his hands momentarily and Mao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Mao scores with a kick to the midsection. Ferreira throws a right hand that misses
and Mao counters with a head kick that wobbles Ferreira - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Mao sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yin Mao! Yin Mao thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TOF 293
Date: Nov 09, 2025 |
#R1# Marlin connects with a right hand. Kuomanen shakes it off.#CUT2#It looks like Ahjo Kuomanen has been cut.#KD2# Marlin sends Kuomanen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Marlin is motioning to the referee to let Kuomanen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Marlin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuomanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Kuomanen. Marlin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Kuomanen in side control lands a decent elbow. Marlin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Kuomanen 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. Kuomanen prevents Marlin from improving his position. Kuomanen stalling away here and it's allowed Marlin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Kuomanen wants to pass the guard but Marlin is keeping the position.#T1# Kuomanen slips nicely into half guard. Marlin is staying active underneath Kuomanen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kuomanen tries to pass to full mount but Marlin defends it. #SUB# Kuomanen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marlin sees it coming and defends easily. Kuomanen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Kuomanen thows a huge punch but Marlin dodges it nicely.
Marlin is trying to stand.
Kuomanen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Marlin! Marlin is bucking up trying to escape but Kuomanen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#CUT#It looks like Keanu Marlin has been cut. Kuomanen lands a big elbow. #T2# Kuomanen throwing strikes but Marlin uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Marlin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Marlin is trying to get back to full guard. Kuomanen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Kuomanen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB# Kuomanen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marlin sees it coming and defends easily. Kuomanen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Marlin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Kuomanen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Kuomanen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kuomanen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3# Marlin is looking to improve his position.
Marlin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kuomanen. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Kuomanen stops Marlin from getting back to his feet.
Marlin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kuomanen. Kuomanen 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. Marlin wants to improve his position but Kuomanen is controlling well.
Marlin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kuomanen. Kuomanen thows a huge punch but Marlin dodges it nicely.
Kuomanen prevents Marlin from improving his position. Kuomanen is keen to just control but Marlin is a slippery customer. Kuomanen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4# Kuomanen tries to pass to full mount but Marlin defends it. Marlin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Marlin tries to get to full guard but Kuomanen has control of the leg. Marlin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kuomanen. Marlin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #CUT#That has opened up Keanu Marlin's cut even more. Marlin controlling the position for now. Kuomanen thows a huge punch but Marlin dodges it nicely.
Kuomanen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Kuomanen 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. Kuomanen is trying to control the action in half guard but Marlin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Marlin taking some punishment here, with Kuomanen in his half guard. #CUT#The cut above Keanu Marlin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T5##SUB# Kuomanen trying to work for an americana but Marlin has managed to regain full guard.
Kuomanen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Marlin is controlling Kuomanen's posture. Marlin keeping moving, preventing Kuomanen from controlling successfully. Marlin has his hands on Kuomanen's head, controlling the position. Marlin is trying to control the position but Kuomanen postures up. Kuomanen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Kuomanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Marlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Kuomanen throws a big right hand that misses. Kuomanen trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Kuomanen looks to throw the jab but Marlin is out of range. A swing and a miss from Marlin. Marlin throws the left hand but Kuomanen avoids the punch easily. Kuomanen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Kuomanen punishes Marlin's body with a nice straight punch. Marlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuomanen manages to avoid it.#T7# Marlin throws a nice looking combination but Kuomanen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Kuomanen scores with a punch to the head. Marlin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kuomanen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Marlin lands a jab to the head.
Marlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuomanen is just out of range. Kuomanen throws a lazy uppercut
and Marlin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Marlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuomanen manages to avoid it. Marlin looks to land a left hand but Kuomanen moved out of range nicely.#T8# Marlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuomanen. Marlin throws an off balance right hand
#TD# and Kuomanen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kuomanen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kuomanen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marlin swivels though and keeps the full guard. Marlin has control of Kuomanen's left arm, preventing Kuomanen from doing any damage. Kuomanen with a flurry of punches that miss. Marlin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Marlin is pulling down on Kuomanen's head to control his posture. Kuomanen throws a big elbow that misses. Marlin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T9# Marlin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Kuomanen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Kuomanen prevents Marlin from getting back to his feet. Kuomanen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Kuomanen being controlled here momentarily. Kuomanen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT#Keanu Marlin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Keanu Marlin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ahjo Kuomanen! A victorious Ahjo Kuomanen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TOF 293
Date: Nov 09, 2025 |
#R1# Tatum thuds his right hand into Stylez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Tatum misses with an uppercut
and Tatum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Tatum slips under a jab. Tatum throws a hook to the side of Stylez's head but Stylez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Stylez slips a jab from Tatum. Tatum throws a body punch but Stylez moves out of range. And Stylez tries to counter it with a takedown but Tatum pushes his down on his head and steps out. Tatum avoids the body shot from Stylez.
Stylez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tatum. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stylez pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Tatum throwing a counter right hand but Stylez manages to avoid it. Stylez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tatum moves away. Tatum throws a body shot but no joy. #T1# Stylez getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Tatum throws a hook but Stylez blocks it.#CL2# Stylez closes the distance and clinches. Tatum is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Stylez pushes off an throws an elbow but Tatum leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stylez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Tatum avoids a wild elbow strike from Stylez. Stylez tries to work over Tatum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tatum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tatum misses with a body punch.
Stylez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Tatum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tatum swings wildly with an uppercut but Stylez uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# A left hand lands to the body for Stylez.
Stylez blocks an uppercut.
Tatum blocks an elbow strike from Stylez.
Stylez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tatum swings wildly with an uppercut but Stylez uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Stylez. Tatum misses with a hook to the ribs.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Stylez struggles to land a body shot inside as Tatum controls his hands.
Tatum trying to land knees to the body.
Tatum blocks an uppercut.
Stylez is working for takedown but Tatum is calmly controlling the position for now. Stylez misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3# A nice left hand lands by Stylez.
Stylez blocks the elbow strike.
Tatum misses with a body punch.
Stylez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stylez digs a right hand into Tatum's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tatum's gas tank. Tatum misses with some punches.
Stylez lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2# Stylez is trying to trip Tatum. He has hold of a leg but Tatum is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Stylez persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Tatum will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Stylez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Stylez cracks Tatum with a solid left hand. Tatum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stylez's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Tatum keeping full guard, as Stylez tries to pass. Tatum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4# Stylez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Stylez is looking to work some ground and pound but Tatum has wrist control. Tatum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stylez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tatum works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Stylez postures up in Tatum's guard and throws a big left but Tatum blocks it. Stylez forces his way into half guard. Stylez looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Tatum is breathing heavily. Stylez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Stylez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Stylez lands a big shot there that rocks Tatum but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB2# Stylez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tatum has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Stylez thowing shots but they're missing. #T5##SUB2# Stylez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tatum is on top in guard.
Stylez wants to sweep here but Tatum controlling him for the moment. Stylez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stylez wants to sweep here but Tatum controlling him for the moment. Stylez keeping moving, preventing Tatum from controlling successfully. #T6##SUB2# Tatum avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tatum stopping the sweep attempt from Stylez. Stylez trying to keep a closed guard but Tatum is proving a slippery customer.
Stylez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Stylez is trying to keep Tatum in close.
#SUB2# Stylez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tatum can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T7# Stylez is trying to keep Tatum in close.
Tatum has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Stylez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tatum won't allow Stylez to sweep him here. #SUB2# Stylez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tatum can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Stylez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T8# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Stylez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tatum is one step ahead there. Stylez is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Stylez scores with a shot to the body.
Stylez wants to clinch up but Tatum keeps it at a distance. A big left from Stylez misses. Tatum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Dredd Tatum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T9# Stylez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tatum momentarily.
Stylez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Stylez lands a nice looking body shot.
Tatum pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Stylez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Stylez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Tatum on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tatum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Tatum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A slow jab from Tatum misses its intended target. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Stylez dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Stylez is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Stylez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Stylez has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Stylez lands a nice looking body shot.
Stylez scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stylez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2# Stylez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Tatum is not content to let Stylez control the position.#T1# The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stylez lands a nice short elbow. Stylez lands with a punch from half guard. Stylez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Stylez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. 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. Stylez connects with a nice short shot to Tatum's temple. #ROC2#Tatum is rocked! Stylez lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Tatum quite badly. Tatum pulls Stylez in close trying to recover. Stylez postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Tatum on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Tatum doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Stylez! A victorious Bubba Stylez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TOF 293
Date: Nov 09, 2025 |
#R1# Makunouchi scores with a jab. Makunouchi throws an overhand right that lands on Abdullah 's shoulder, as Abdullah tries to avoid the shot. Abdullah appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Makunouchi throws a push kick but Abdullah slaps the foot to one side. Makunouchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abdullah . Makunouchi misses with a straight left. Makunouchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Makunouchi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Makunouchi missing with a left hand there. Abdullah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Abdullah changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A telegraphed right hand from Makunouchi misses the target. Makunouchi loads up on a big right hand but Abdullah slips the punch. Abdullah tries to counter with a takedown but Makunouchi is quick to defend against it. Makunouchi needs to keep his hands up - Abdullah had a free shot at his head there.#T1# Makunouchi looks to throw the jab but Abdullah is out of range. Abdullah misses with a wild combination.
Abdullah misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makunouchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abdullah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Makunouchi lands a really nice looking cross but Abdullah seems unphased.
Nice body punch from Abdullah . Abdullah throws out a powerful jab.#T2# Both fighters circling a little - Abdullah finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Makunouchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Abdullah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makunouchi. Makunouchi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Abdullah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makunouchi. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Makunouchi! But no joy. Makunouchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Abdullah is just out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Makunouchi misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3# Abdullah digs a good hook to Makunouchi's body.
Abdullah scores with a kick to the body.
Abdullah lands a slapping body shot.
Abdullah tests Makunouchi's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD# Abdullah closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Makunouchi to the mat! Makunouchi manages to get full guard. #ES2# Makunouchi wriggles free and stands up. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Abdullah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4# Makunouchi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Makunouchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Abdullah throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Makunouchi. Abdullah throws a lazy uppercut
and Makunouchi counters with a straight right hand. Makunouchi missing with a left hand there. Abdullah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nice defenses there by Makunouchi. Ippo Makunouchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Makunouchi throws a series of punches but Abdullah moves out of range. Makunouchi sizes up Abdullah with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Axmed Abdullah has been cut.#T5# Makunouchi misses with a looping left. Makunouchi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Makunouchi there as he acknowledges the shot. Abdullah lands a jab to the nose. Makunouchi lands with an overhand left. Makunouchi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD# and Abdullah decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Makunouchi's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Makunouchi is trying to control the position but Abdullah postures up. Abdullah with a flurry of punches that miss. Abdullah is looking to work some ground and pound but Makunouchi has wrist control. Makunouchi wants to get back to his feet but Abdullah is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Abdullah is looking to work some ground and pound but Makunouchi has wrist control.#T6# Makunouchi keeping full guard, as Abdullah tries to pass. Abdullah is looking to work some ground and pound but Makunouchi has wrist control. Makunouchi wants to stand but Abdullah is controlling the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Makunouchi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Makunouchi is trying to keep Abdullah in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Makunouchi holds on and takes a little breather. Abdullah postures up in Makunouchi's guard and throws a big left but Makunouchi blocks it. Abdullah is pushing down on Makunouchi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Makunouchi is fighting to maintain full guard but Abdullah has managed to sneak the leg through. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Abdullah lands strikes from half guard.#CUT#It looks like Ippo Makunouchi has been cut. We've been hearing that Abdullah has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T7# Abdullah missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Abdullah thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Makunouchi's head. Abdullah thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Makunouchi's head. Abdullah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Abdullah throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Abdullah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makunouchi keeps working. #SUB# Abdullah is working for a kimura but Makunouchi is defending it quite comfortably.
Makunouchi tries to get to full guard but Abdullah has control of the leg. Abdullah 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. #T8# Abdullah misses with a head shot. Makunouchi uses the momentum to regain guard. Makunouchi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abdullah . Abdullah preventing the sweep. Abdullah tries to free his leg and advance position but Makunouchi is retaining full guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Makunouchi is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB# Abdullah had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Makunouchi defends it easily. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Makunouchi tries to free his leg and advance position but Abdullah is retaining full guard. #SUB# Abdullah had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Makunouchi defends it easily.#T9# Abdullah bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Makunouchi's guard. #REVR# Abdullah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abdullah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Abdullah throwing strikes but missing. Makunouchi trying to keep a closed guard but Abdullah is proving a slippery customer.
Abdullah throws a strike but Makunouchi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB# Abdullah pushes a forearm under Makunouchi's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Makunouchi is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Axmed Abdullah ! An out of breath Axmed Abdullah thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TOF 292
Date: Nov 08, 2025 |
#R1# Burgers throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Barkley throws out a counter right but Burgers avoids it with no problem. Barkley throws a jab when Burgers was well out of range.#TD# Burgers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Burgers misses with an attempted head punch from side control. We've been hearing that Burgers has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Barkley wants to control but Burgers postures up. Burgers throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Barkley wants to control but Burgers postures up.#SUB# Burgers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Barkley is trying to control Burgers's posture but Burgers avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barkley takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Barkley can't do much from the bottom here. Burgers postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Barkley is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Burgers asserts his dominance and retains side control. Barkley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Burgers fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Burgers is looking to take a break and control but Barkley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Barkley is trying to control Burgers's posture but Burgers avoids it. Burgers is putting a hurting on Barkley here, landing some big shots from side control. Barkley is trying to control Burgers's posture but Burgers avoids it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Barkley regains half guard.#T2# Barkley is trying to control but can't.
Burgers passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Barkley! Burgers is trying to control here but Barkley has managed to regain half guard.
Barkley trying to control from the bottom.
Burgers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Burgers 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. Barkley trying to control but Burgers postures up.
Burgers not landing any meaningful shots this time. Barkley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burgers is working away from the top position though. Burgers thows a huge punch but Barkley dodges it nicely.
#T3# Burgers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Burgers is thwarting Barkley's attempts to control the position. Burgers not doing much here.
Burgers missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Burgers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Burgers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Burgers thows a huge punch but Barkley dodges it nicely.
Barkley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burgers. Burgers looks to land a strike but Barkley avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T4# Barkley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2# Barkley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burgers is aware though and is defending well. Burgers trying to control but Barkley is working from the bottom. Barkley trying to keep a closed guard but Burgers is proving a slippery customer.
Burgers slips nicely into half guard. Barkley is trying to stand up here but Burgers is controlling him well. #SUB# Burgers is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barkley is trying to maintain the position but Burgers is very close to passing his half guard. Barkley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Burgers haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T5##SUB2# Barkley actively working from the bottom here. Barkley trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2# Barkley looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Barkley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Burgers landing some decent shots from guard. Barkley has momentary wrist control but Burgers slips an elbow through the middle. Burgers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burgers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Burgers trying to control the position from guard on top but Barkley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Burgers scoring with punches to the head and body. #T6# Burgers throwing strikes from guard but Barkley blocks nicely. Burgers lands a couple of decent looking shots. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burgers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Barkley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burgers wants to pass the guard but Barkley is keeping the position. Barkley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2# Barkley is looking for a triangle but Burgers pushes his legs off easily.
Burgers throwing strikes but missing. Burgers throws a big right hand that misses. #T7# Barkley controls Burgers momentarily but Burgers frees himself. Burgers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2# Barkley working for a triangle but Burgers defends it easily.
Barkley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Burgers postures up in Barkley's guard and throws a big left but Barkley blocks it. Burgers pushes down on Barkley's leg and manages to get into half guard. Barkley taking some punishment here, with Burgers in his half guard. Burgers trying to advance position but Barkley counters by regaining guard. #T8##SUB2# Barkley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burgers is aware though and is defending well. Burgers connects with a couple of short punches. Burgers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Burgers trying to control but Barkley is working from the bottom. Burgers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barkley works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Burgers wants to control from the top but Barkley keeps moving. #SUB2# Burgers stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Barkley throws up his legs and catches Burgers in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Burgers tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Barkley! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Zavian Barkley! A relieved looking Zavian Barkley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
C469: Choi vs Love
Date: Nov 02, 2025 |
#R1# Choi lands a glancing blow to the side of Love's head. Choi tries a head kick but it misses.
Love swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Choi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Love uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Choi. Decent striking displayed by Love there. Love displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Choi throws out the jab. We've been told by Choi's head coaches at Tokyo All-Stars that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. A kick lands to the mid section there for Choi. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Choi looks to land a body kick but Love moved away. Love scores with a jab to the head.
Choi misses the jab.#T1# A thudding body kick lands there by Choi!
Love uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Choi. Love now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Love swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Love throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Choi counters with an inside leg kick. Choi throws the left hand but Love avoids the punch easily. It seemed like Love was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Choi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT#It looks like Mason Love has been cut. Love takes a shot right to the bread basket. Choi fakes the leg kick and cracks Love in the body. Choi throws a poor cross that misses
and Love cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2# Choi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Love was well out of range. Poor timing from Choi. Love takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Love uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Choi. Choi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Love. Love throws a combination that misses and Choi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Choi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Love misses with a hook. Choi ducked under it nicely. Love blocks the body kick.
#T3# Choi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Love moves out of range of the body kick. Choi throws a hook to the side of Love's head but Love sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Choi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Choi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Love just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Choi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Choi throws a looping overhand right but Love ducks down to avoid it. Choi scores with a nice strike. Choi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Love counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4# Choi tries to land a body kick and Love counters with a stiff right hand. Choi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Choi moves out of range as Love strikes. Jab by Love. Love misses with a body shot.
Choi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Love swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Choi misses the body punch and Love counters with a straight right hand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeong Hoon Choi dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mason Love's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# The fighters circling - Choi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Choi moves out of range of the strikes. Nice defenses there by Love. Love throws a shot from downtown. Choi moves away and avoids it. Choi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Choi tries to land a body kick and Love counters with a lovely straight right hand! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Choi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Choi misses with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Choi.#T1# A slow jab from Choi misses its intended target. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Love avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Choi goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Choi throws a jab but it's blocked by Love. A jab from Love misses. Choi misses with a left hand and Love counters with a stiff right hand. Choi lands a leg kick that knocks Love off balance momentarily. Love avoids the head kick by Choi.
#T2# Love lands with an overhand left. Choi throws a sloppy head kick and Love counters with a nice uppercut. Love misses with a right hand and Choi counters with a nice body shot. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Choi throws a half hearted mid kick. Choi throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Love counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Choi is rocked! Love lands a brutal uppercut that launches Choi off his feet! Choi tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mason Love! Mason Love is the new featherweight champion! An out of breath Mason Love thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TOF 291
Date: Nov 02, 2025 |
#R1# Shay throws a jab when Wallace was well out of range. Shay lands a lovely overhand right. Shay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away. It seemed like Wallace was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Wallace cracks Shay with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Shay cracks a nice hook into Wallace's ribs. Wallace ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Shay scores with a jab.#TD# Wallace gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shay to score an easy takedown into full guard. Shay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Shay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Shay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1# Wallace is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Wallace preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Shay postures up in Wallace's guard and throws a big left but Wallace blocks it. Shay lands a couple of decent looking shots. Wallace wants to stand up but Shay is controlling him. Shay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Shay stands up over Wallace, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Shay working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wallace's head. Shay passes into half guard. Shay with the ground and pound but Wallace uses the opportunity to regain guard. Shay postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. We've been hearing that Shay has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Shay 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. Shay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Shay tries to free his leg and advance position but Wallace is retaining full guard. #T2# Wallace is pulling down on Shay's head to control his posture. Shay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Shay tries to free his leg and advance position but Wallace is retaining full guard. Wallace controlling Shay's posture. Shay pushes down on Wallace's leg and manages to get into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Shay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Shay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Shay wants to pass to mount but Wallace is defending the position. #T3# Shay seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Shay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Wallace blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shay. Shay 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. #ROC#Wallace is rocked! Shay lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Wallace! More strikes land and this one is all over! Shay jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tevin Shay! A victorious Tevin Shay thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TOF 291
Date: Nov 02, 2025 |
#R1# Stewart comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Bayarmaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Stewart throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bayarmaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bayarmaa scores with a spinning back kick! Stewart misses with an uppercut. Stewart takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stewart was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Stewart throws a big shot that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bayarmaa tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bayarmaa. A head kick misses from Bayarmaa. #T1# Jab, jab by Bayarmaa - just one landing. #CUT2#It looks like Danny Stewart has been cut. Stewart falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bayarmaa counters with an outside leg kick.
Bayarmaa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stewart under the eye. Bayarmaa throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Bayarmaa throws a wild body kick that Stewart sees coming a mile off. Stewart blocks the body kick.
Stewart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bayarmaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bayarmaa throws a body kick that misses. It looked like Stewart wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2# Stewart misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Bayarmaa responds with a good body kick, but Stewart manages to step out the way in time. Stewart throws a jab when Bayarmaa was well out of range. Bayarmaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Bayarmaa swings widly with a right hand
and Stewart counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Gan Bayarmaa has been cut. Bayarmaa feints a jab promting Stewart to slip. Bayarmaa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stewart slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Bayarmaa throws a leg kick that misses. Stewart paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Bayarmaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Stewart works over Bayarmaa's head and body with a nice combination.#T3# Stewart has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bayarmaa. Bayarmaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Bayarmaa cracks Stewart with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#Danny Stewart's cut is getting worse. Bayarmaa throws a head kick that misses #KD# and Stewart counters with a crisp one two that drops Bayarmaa! Stewart thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bayarmaa to his feet! Bayarmaa is in big trouble!#ROC#Bayarmaa is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Gan Bayarmaa's cut even more. Bayarmaa slips a straight right by Stewart. Bayarmaa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Bayarmaa is still on wobbly legs! Can Stewart finish him? Bayarmaa swings for the body but Stewart moves out of range.
Stewart is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Bayarmaa seems to have recovered his senses. Bayarmaa scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD# Stewart drops Bayarmaa with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bayarmaa looks back up at him and smiles so Stewart waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#T4# Stewart misses with a lunging right hand
and Bayarmaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Danny Stewart's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Bayarmaa misses the jab. Stewart misses with a looping left. Whack! Bayarmaa lands a heavy head kick that drops Stewart. The ref tackles Bayarmaa to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Stewart was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Gan Bayarmaa! Gan Bayarmaa 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. Danny Stewart was interviewed post fight and said 'Well shit...'. |
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Event:
TOF 291
Date: Nov 02, 2025 |
#R1##CL# Blue takes the fight into the clinch. Karter struggles to land a body shot inside as Blue controls his hands.
Karter missing with knees to the body.
Blue missing with knees to the body.
Karter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blues head. Blue is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Blue lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Blue landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Blue landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Blue gets through Karter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Karter misses with a body punch.
Blue blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A short left from Blue. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Karter takes a knee to the side of the body. Blue lands a nice knee to the body. Karter looks winded! Karter blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from Blue. Blue misses with a hook from the clinch. Blue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karter.
#T1##BC2# Karter manages to break the clinch.
Blue throws a body kick that misses and Karter counters with a stiff right hand. Karter moves out of range of the body kick from Blue.
Blue connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Blue doesn't manage to clinch there - Karter circles away.
Karter is trying to counter with his kicks. Lloyd Blue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A decent looking cross lands there for Blue. Blue throws a body shot but no joy. Karter is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Blue fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karter on the side of the head.#T2# Blue throws the left hand but Karter avoids the punch easily.#CL2# Blue gets tackled into the cage by Karter. Karter maintains the clinch. Blue throws an elbow that misses.
Blue with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blue misses with an elbow over the top. Karter connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Blue blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Karter takes a shot to the head. Blue scores with an uppercut up the middle. Blue throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blue gets through Karter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Blue blocking some punches.
Blue throws a punch but it's blocked by Karter. Blue prevents a body shot from Karter. Karter tries to land a knee to the head but Blue blocks with his arms.
#T3# Karter struggles to land a body shot inside as Blue controls his hands.
Karter has a couple of punches blocked by Blue.
Blue blocks a body shot from Karter. Karter has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight. Blue misses with the head strike.
Karter misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blue. Karter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karter blocks an uppercut.
Blue swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blue scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like John Karter has been cut. Karter scores with a shoulder strike. Blue lands a body punch in the clinch. Karter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Blue lands a hook that snaps the head of Karter backwards. Karter trying to land knees to the body.
Blue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Karter avoids it. Blue lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Blue softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4# 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! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Blue lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karter backwards. Blue throws an elbow but it misses.
Blue definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Karter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karter blocks an elbow strike from Blue.
Karter misses with a punch to the body.
Karter blocks an uppercut.
Blue blocking some punches.
Karter takes a knee to the side of the body. Karter managing to block the knees to the body from Blue.
#BC2# Karter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A solid body kick from Blue. Karter throws a lazy body kick and Blue counters with a nice uppercut. Karter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T5# Karter bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Blue comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Karter falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Karter was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lloyd Blue! A very excited looking Lloyd Blue made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TOF 291
Date: Nov 02, 2025 |
#R1# A head kick misses from Savinov. Raivo avoids the head kick by Savinov.
Raivo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Nice jab there from Raivo. #CUT#It looks like Alexev Savinov has been cut. Savinov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A cross from Raivo lands. Savinov takes one on the button. Savinov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raivo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Raivo avoids a kick to the body.
Raivo is looking to clinch. Raivo staying out of range there.#T1# Raivo throws a front kick that sends Savinov stumbling back into the cage.#CL# Raivo moves into range and clinches up with Savinov. A head punch blocked on the inside by Savinov. Raivo prevents Savinov from breaking the clinch. Raivo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Raivo.
Savinov looks winded! With the two fighters working up against the cage, Savinov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Raivo's brow. Raivo tries to throw a body punch but Savinov avoids it by throwing Raivo back against the cage. Raivo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Savinov can't break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Savinov throws an elbow but misses. Raivo lands a shot to the body. Raivo pushes Savinov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Raivo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Savinov looking to stall.
#T2# A head punch on the inside from Raivo fails to land. Savinov lands with a right to the head. Raivo digs a right hand underneath Savinov's ribcage. Savinov let out a lung full of air as it connected. Raivo lands a body punch. Raivo tries a body shot but Savinov blocks it.
Nice body punch from Raivo. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Savinov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Savinov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Raivo cracks Savinov with a nice body shot. A head punch on the inside from Raivo fails to land. A short right from Raivo. Raivo is leaning against Savinov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A head punch blocked on the inside by Savinov. Raivo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Raivo misses with a punch to the body.
#T3# Raivo tries a body shot but Savinov blocks it.
A short left from Raivo. Savinov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Raivo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raivo lands a right hand. Nice body punch from Raivo. Savinov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raivo pushes Savinov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Raivo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Savinov takes a shot to the head. Raivo misses with a body punch.
Raivo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savinov misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Raivo.
Raivo gets through Savinov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Raivo cracks Savinov with a nice body shot. Savinov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4# Savinov blocks a body shot from Raivo. A quick uppercut on the inside from Raivo. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A nice left hand lands by Raivo.
Raivo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Savinov backwards. Raivo lands a nice shot to the body. Raivo tries to work over Savinov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Raivo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raivo. A right handed body shot lands from Raivo.
Raivo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Savinov backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raivo. Raivo throws a punch but it's blocked by Savinov. Raivo lands a nice uppercut. Raivo has Savinov pressed against the cage, preventing Savinov from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Raivo misses with a short punch on the inside. Savinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T5# Raivo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Raivo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Savinov backwards. Raivo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Savinov backwards. Raivo is leaning against Savinov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Raivo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Raivo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raivo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raivo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raivo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raivo scores with a nice hook to the head. Raivo blocks an elbow strike from Savinov.
A short uppercut from Raivo. Raivo misses with the head strike.
Raivo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Raivo digs a right hand into Savinov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Savinov's gas tank. Raivo lands a left hand.
#T6# Savinov blocks a body shot from Raivo. Raivo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Raivo fails to land. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Raivo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2# Savinov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raivo with a nice calf kick.#CL# Raivo moves into the clinch. Raivo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Savinov blocks a body shot from Raivo. Raivo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Raivo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2# Savinov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Raivo moves into range and clinches up with Savinov.#T7# Raivo tries to work over Savinov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Raivo keeps control of Savinov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Savinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raivo lands a shoulder strike. Savinov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Savinov is trying to break free. Savinov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Raivo scores with a hook to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raivo. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raivo. Savinov lands a body shot. Still in the clinch, Raivo scores with a nice short uppercut. Raivo misses with a short punch on the inside. Savinov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Savinov wants to get back to striking at distance but Raivo won't allow it.
Savinov blocks an uppercut.
#T8# Raivo misses with a punch to the body.
Savinov tries to break the clinch but Raivo is controlling the position. Savinov misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Raivo. Raivo is leaning against Savinov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Raivo lands a left hand.
Raivo lands with a light punch inside. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Raivo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Raivo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Raivo. Raivo lands a left hand.
Raivo throws a head punch that misses. Raivo lands with a short head shot on the inside. Raivo throws a head punch that misses. Raivo digs a right hand into Savinov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Savinov's gas tank. #T9# Raivo misses with some punches.
Raivo misses with a hook from the clinch. Raivo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Savinov or not. A quick uppercut on the inside from Raivo. Savinov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Raivo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Savinov tries to circle away but Raivo has him pinned against the cage. Raivo throws a punch but it's blocked by Savinov. Raivo tries a body shot but Savinov blocks it.
Raivo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Savinov's efforts to push away. Raivo struggles to land a body shot inside as Savinov controls his hands.
Savinov misses with a body punch.
Savinov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raivo. Raivo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rabies Raivo dominated that round. The cut man is working on Alexev Savinov's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Savinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Raivo grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Savinov takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Raivo cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rabies Raivo! Rabies Raivo retains his heavyweight title! Our winner, Rabies Raivo, 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. |
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Event:
TOF 290
Date: Nov 01, 2025 |
#R1# Chambers missing with a left hand there. Rojers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Chambers misses with a body shot.
Rojers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD2# Rojers lands a left and a right that send Chambers crashing to the mat, dazed. Rojers thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Chambers is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Anatoli Chambers has been cut. Chambers misses with a right hand #CL2# and Rojers counters by moving into the clinch. Chambers blocks a body shot from Rojers. Chambers lands with a left to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A short left from Rojers. Chambers tries to stall but Rojers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chambers lands with a light punch inside. Chambers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rojers's elbow. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rojers as Chambers tries to tie him up. Chambers misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1# Rojers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chambers backwards. Chambers has a couple of punches blocked by Rojers.
Chambers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rojers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Chambers throws a punch but it's blocked by Rojers. Rojers stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chambers has a couple of punches blocked by Rojers.
Chambers misses with a body punch.
Chambers can't find room to land a body shot as Rojers controls the action.
Chambers misses with a body punch.
Rojers lands with a short head shot on the inside. Rojers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Chambers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Chambers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Rojers struggles to land a body shot inside as Chambers controls his hands.
Chambers throws a punch but it's blocked by Rojers. #T2# Rojers stalling.
Chambers tries a body shot but Rojers blocks it.
Chambers throws a punch but it's blocked by Rojers. Rojers has a couple of punches blocked by Chambers.
Chambers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Rojers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chambers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A right hook to the body lands for Rojers.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chambers stalling.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Chambers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rojers's elbow. Chambers throws a punch but it's blocked by Rojers. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Chambers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3# Rojers lands with a light punch inside. A head punch on the inside from Rojers fails to land. Rojers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Rojers blocking some punches.
Chambers is trying to stall.
Chambers throws a punch but it's blocked by Rojers. Rojers lands a shot to the body. Chambers blocking some punches.
Chambers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chambers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Rojers. Rojers scores with a shoulder strike. Rojers is pushing Chambers up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. A hook to the body from Rojers.
#T4# Chambers blocks an uppercut.
Chambers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rojers tries to work over Chambers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Chambers digs a right hand into Rojers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rojers's gas tank. Rojers lands an uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chambers tries to throw a body punch but Rojers avoids it by throwing Chambers back against the cage. Rojers tries a body shot but Chambers blocks it.
Chambers blocks a body shot from Rojers. Chambers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Chambers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rojers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Rojers being controlled against the cage.#T5# Chambers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rojers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chambers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Chambers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rojers throws a punch but it's blocked by Chambers. Rojers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chambers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chambers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chambers can't find room to land a body shot as Rojers controls the action.
Rojers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chambers backwards. A head punch on the inside from Rojers fails to land. Chambers working aggressively here.
Chambers is struggling to control the position. Rojers misses with a punch on the inside.
#T6# Rojers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chambers backwards. Chambers leaning his opponent against the cage. Rojers scores with a shot to the side of Chambers's head. Chambers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee calls for Chambers to work.
Rojers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chambers misses with a short punch on the inside. A short uppercut from Chambers. 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! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojers. The referee calls for Chambers to work.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T7# Chambers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chambers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rojers swings wildly with an uppercut but Chambers uses good head movement to avoid it. Rojers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chambers struggles to land a body shot inside as Rojers controls his hands.
Chambers misses with a punch to the body.
Chambers blocking some punches.
Chambers swings wildly with an uppercut but Rojers uses good head movement to avoid it. Chambers throws a punch but it's blocked by Rojers. Rojers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rojers lands a hook to the side of the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojers. Chambers lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T8# Rojers scores with a nice hook to the head. Rojers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rojers. Rojers lands with a short shot to the head. The referee calls for Rojers to work.
Rojers has a couple of punches blocked by Chambers.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rojers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rojers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chambers backwards. Chambers slows down the pace here.
Chambers misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Chambers on the inside. Chambers throws a head punch that misses. Chambers stalling in the clinch but Rojers improves position. #T9# Chambers is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Maybe Chambers would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much. A left hand lands to the body for Rojers.
Rojers misses with a punch on the inside.
Chambers is working Rojers over against the cage. Rojers misses with the head strike.
Chambers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Rojers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Rojers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Chambers can't find room to land a body shot as Rojers controls the action.
A short right from Rojers on the inside. Rojers lands with a short head shot on the inside. Chambers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rojers tries to stall but Chambers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chambers misses with a hook from the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rojers dominated that round. The cut man is working on Anatoli Chambers's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Rojers lands with a cross. Oh Chambers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Chambers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chambers seems to have got his legs back now. Chambers gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Rojers gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Chambers is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Rojers! An out of breath Joe Rojers thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TOF 290
Date: Nov 01, 2025 |
#R1# Kilgore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good leg kick by Kilgore. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Price has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Price throws a body shot but no joy. Kilgore throws a quick counter head kick but Price was just out of range. Kilgore takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kilgore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL# Kilgore rushes Price and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Price is looking to control Kilgore's arms but Kilgore gets an underhook and turns him. Now Price has his back to the cage. Price tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kilgore just stands there and leans against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Price tightens his grip and picks Kilgore up, before dumping him to the ground. Kilgore manages to land in guard. Kilgore will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Kilgore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Price won't allow Kilgore to get back to his feet. Price trying to move into half guard but instead Kilgore has managed to sweep!#REVR# This has been an exciting period of action! Kilgore sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB2# Kilgore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Price has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kilgore has managed to get both his arms back between Price's legs - danger averted. Kilgore is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Price has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Price is trying to control the position but Kilgore postures up. #SUB2# Price is looking for a triangle but Kilgore pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Price looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kilgore has picked Price up and slammed him! Price can't keep hold of the triangle and Kilgore manages to pass to side control!#SU# Kilgore has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Price throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kilgore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Pete Price has been cut. Price will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2# Price throws a right and a left that Kilgore avoids nicely. #KD# Kilgore drops Price with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Price looks back up at him and smiles so Kilgore waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# Kilgore takes the fight into the clinch. Price is stalling here.
Kilgore swings wildly with an uppercut but Price uses good head movement to avoid it. Price goes for a takedown attempt but Kilgore pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Price fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3# Kilgore slips under a jab. Kilgore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Kilgore connects with an inside leg kick. Pete Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kilgore lands with a cross. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Price. Price just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKilgore. Jeremy Kilgore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Price. Price throws a big shot that misses. Kilgore is looking to counter the offense by Price and move into the clinch.#KD# Kilgore lands a big uppercut and Price crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Price looks OK. Kilgore waves Price back to his feet! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kilgore circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Price tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Kilgore wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Kilgore! Jeremy Kilgore retains his light heavyweight title! Jeremy Kilgore seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TOF 290
Date: Nov 01, 2025 |
#R1# Temple uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marks.
#KD# Oooooh!!! Temple has knocked Marks down with a huge combo! Temple steps away and waves a wobbly Marks back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Jeremy Marks has been cut. Marks has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Temple uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marks has time to react. Marks slips a jab and a cross from Temple.
Marks takes a swing at Temple's ribcage but misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD# Temple looking to score a takedown here. Marks is defending well but Temple drives through and ends up in Marks's guard. Temple lands a couple of elbows. Temple looking to pass the guard. Marks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Temple looking to pass the guard. Temple in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1# Temple in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Temple throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Temple is looking to work some ground and pound but Marks has wrist control. Temple is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Marks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES2# Marks scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Marks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Marks is looking for the big counter here. Temple doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Temple lands a jab to the nose. Marks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Temple shoots for a double leg takedown but Marks sprawls well. He's pushed Temple's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Marks misses with an uppercut. Temple half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2# Temple misses with a two punch combination.
Marks throws out a counter right but Temple avoids it with no problem. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Marks tests Temple's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Trent Temple has been cut. Temple misses with a few strikes there.
Marks is looking for the big counter here. Temple avoids a lazy jab quite easily. It looked like Temple wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Marks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD2# Marks drops Temple with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Temple looks back up at him and smiles so Marks waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Temple misses the body punch and Marks counters with a hugh head kick that removes Temple from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jeremy Marks! Jeremy Marks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TOF 289
Date: Oct 26, 2025 |
#R1# Hyde fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knight. Hyde lands with a nice body punch. Hyde throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range. Hyde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knight moves away. Knight drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hyde sprawls and moves away. Hyde just misses with a punch to the body.
Hyde cracks Knight with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Hyde scores with a nice right hand.
Hyde tries to land a leg kick but Knight saw it coming and moves away.
Knight looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Hyde throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hyde misses with a hook
#TD# and Knight counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hyde has hold of Knight's hands but Knight slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Hyde wants to get back to his feet.
Knight thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hyde's head. #T1# 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. Knight connects with a nice short shot to Hyde's temple. Knight thows a huge punch but Hyde dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hyde is looking to escape. Ground and pound from Knight. Hyde keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Hyde keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Knight drops an elbow to the side of Hyde's head. Knight is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. We've been hearing that Knight has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Knight stops Hyde from getting back to his feet.
Knight throwing shots but Hyde is blocking nicely. Knight missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Hyde avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Knight. Knight lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Knight thows a huge punch but Hyde dodges it nicely.
#T2# Knight landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Knight missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Knight sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hyde defending well though. Knight throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Knight looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Hyde blocking the ground and pound attempt from Knight. Knight throwing shots but Hyde is blocking nicely. This has been an exciting period of action! Knight throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Knight wants to pass to mount but Hyde is defending the position. Knight is trying to control the action in half guard but Hyde is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Hyde keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3# Knight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hyde keeps working. Knight missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Knight tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hyde knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Knight thows a huge punch but Hyde dodges it nicely.
Knight trying to control from half guard but Hyde is working away. Hyde won't allow Knight to pass to mount. Knight thows a huge punch but Hyde dodges it nicely.
Knight has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. BOOM! Knight connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Knight throwing strikes here but Hyde is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#T4# Knight is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hyde can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Knight misses with a head shot. Hyde is trying to stand. Knight thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hyde is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Knight thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Knight landing strikes from the mount. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Knight throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Knight looking to ground and pound but Hyde is blocking nicely. Hyde is bucking up trying to escape but Knight cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Knight thowing shots but they're missing. Knight punching from mount but Hyde doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T5# Hyde wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Knight.
Knight thowing shots but they're missing. Knight throwing strikes here but Hyde is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Knight throwing strikes but Hyde uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Hyde avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Knight. Hyde keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Knight throwing shots but Hyde is blocking nicely. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knight lands a nice short elbow. Knight missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Knight drops an elbow to the side of Hyde's head. Knight sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hyde defending well though. Knight not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T6# Knight scoring with strikes to the body and head. Knight throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #ES2# Hyde makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Hyde throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range. Knight half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Knight ducks under a wild hook from Hyde. Knight drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hyde sprawls and moves away. Knight misses with a looping left. Grant Hyde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hyde will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hyde misses with a hook. Hyde misses with a wild body shot. Hyde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Knight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hyde throws out the jab. Knight appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Hyde is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Knight rather than just go for the knockout. Hyde lands a slapping body shot.
Knight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T7# Knight's corner calls for a 1-2. Knight obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Hyde throws a big shot that misses. Hyde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knight, as that shot connected.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hyde. Knight avoids the body shot from Hyde.
Hyde connects with a body shot that sends Knight's belly button to the back. Hyde misses with an uppercut
#TD# and Knight counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hyde! #ES2# Hyde throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Knight misses the shot to the body. Hyde misses with a leg kick #TD# and Knight counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2# Hyde throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T8# Hyde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Knight throws a hook to the side of Hyde's head but Hyde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hyde lands with a straight right. Knight didn't see that one coming. Hyde throws a shot from downtown. Knight moves away and avoids it. Knight appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Hyde keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knight. Hyde moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hyde, as that shot connected.
Hyde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Knight just misses with a punch to the body.
Hyde throws a sloppy head kick and Knight moves out of range easily. Knight appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD# Hyde gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Knight to score an easy takedown into full guard. Knight throws a big right hand that misses. #T9# Hyde utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Hyde avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Knight is looking to advance position but Hyde has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB# Knight is looking to get to half guard. Knight is working hard here to advance position. Knight is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Knight dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Hyde throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Knight scores with a nice right hand.
Knight lands an overhand right. Hyde throws a lazy uppercut
#TD# and Knight counters with a shoot takedown. Hyde fights it but they end up in guard. Hyde utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Knight passes easily into side control. Nice work. The strikes coming from Knight are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Hyde is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Knight has just dragged him back down to the mat. Knight 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knight trying to control the position but Hyde is working away. Hyde takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Knight misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sloppy strikes there by Knight.#T1# Knight throws a strike aimed at the side of Hyde's head but Hyde avoids it well. Knight tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hyde's legs. Hyde wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Knight working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Knight creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hyde sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Knight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hyde can do to turn this around? Hyde managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Knight.
Knight in side control, throwing shots but Hyde defends. Knight postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Knight lands a nice forearm strike. Knight creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hyde sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Knight throws a strike aimed at the side of Hyde's head but Hyde avoids it well.#T2# Knight throwing strikes but Hyde manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! You can see the frustration on Knight's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Knight manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Hyde blocking the ground and pound attempt from Knight. 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. Knight connects with a nice short shot to Hyde's temple. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hyde taking some punishment here, with Knight in his half guard. Hyde is breathing heavily. Knight trying to mount his opponent but Hyde defends it. Knight thows a huge punch but Hyde dodges it nicely.
Hyde keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Knight lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Hyde blocking the ground and pound attempt from Knight. #T3# Hyde keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Knight missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Hyde blocking the ground and pound attempt from Knight. Knight is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Knight thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Terrance Knight overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Hyde blocking the ground and pound attempt from Knight. Knight wants to pass the guard but Hyde is defending well. Knight sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hyde defending well though. Knight thows a huge punch but Hyde dodges it nicely.
Hyde blocking the ground and pound attempt from Knight. Knight looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hyde with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4# Knight lands with a punch from half guard. Hyde tries to kick Knight off but Knight keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Knight throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Ground and pound from Knight. Knight thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hyde's head. Knight not landing any meaningful shots this time. Knight uses his free foot to push down on Hyde's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hyde. Knight sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Knight thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Knight throwing strikes here but Hyde is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Knight misses with a head shot. Knight scoring with strikes but Hyde is staying in there. #T5# Knight landing shots from mount. Knight throws some wild stikes that Hyde manages to avoid easily.
Knight throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Knight looking to ground and pound but Hyde is blocking nicely. Hyde takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Hyde avoids a series of strikes thrown by Knight.
Knight connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hyde blocking the ground and pound. Knight thowing shots but they're missing. Knight looking to finish with strikes here!
Knight throws a sloppy strike and Hyde uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Hyde has ended up in Knight's guard.
#T6##SUB# Knight throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Knight is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knight is pulling down on Hyde's head to control his posture. Knight lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T7# Knight in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Knight slips nicely into half guard. Knight throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hyde to regain full guard. Knight throwing strikes from guard but Hyde blocks nicely. Knight working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Hyde utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Knight throws an elbow that misses. Hyde uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Knight's guard. Nice move by Hyde!#REVB# Knight is trying to keep Hyde in close.
#T8# Knight is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Hyde postures up.
#SUB# Knight throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Knight escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hyde gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T9##SUB# Knight throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hyde uses it to pass to side control.
Knight is looking to reverse the position. Knight gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Hyde seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Knight dominated that second round. 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# Hyde misses with a body shot.
#TD# Knight manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hyde on his heels. He'll look to pass Hyde's guard now, I'm sure. Knight with a flurry of punches that miss. Knight throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hyde works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Knight throws an elbow that misses. Hyde uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Knight's guard. Nice move by Hyde!#REVB# Knight lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Knight throws an elbow that misses. Hyde uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Knight's guard. Nice move by Hyde!#REVB# Knight tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Knight throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hyde escapes and throws Knight's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1##SU2# Hyde decides to take the fight back to the feet. Knight blocks a jab. Hyde throws a looping overhand right but Knight ducks down to avoid it. Grant Hyde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A swing and a miss from Hyde. Knight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hyde.
Knight misses with a wild body shot. Knight takes a swing at Hyde's ribcage but misses. A left lands for Hyde. Hyde tried to score with a low kick but Knight checks it.#T2# Knight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hyde. Knight half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. A nice inside leg kick there by Hyde. That's going to slow Knight down. Hyde throws a leg kick but Knight sees it coming and moves out of range. Knight drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hyde sprawls and moves away. Knight connects with a single shot there. Hyde is looking to chop away at Knight's legs. Knight misses with a straight left. Hyde misses with an uppercut. Knight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hyde. Hyde cracks Knight with a good jab. Hyde throws a lazy body kick #TD# and Knight counters with a single leg into guard. Hyde didn't expect that. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Knight postures up in Hyde's guard and throws a big left but Hyde blocks it. #T3# Knight wants to control from the top but Hyde keeps moving. Knight throws an elbow that misses. Hyde uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Knight's guard. Nice move by Hyde!#REVB##SUB# Knight escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hyde gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Knight seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Knight is on top in guard.
#REVR# Knight prevents Hyde from getting back to his feet. #T4# Knight trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Hyde working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knight. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knight accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Hyde utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Knight throwing strikes from guard but Hyde blocks nicely. Knight trying to control but Hyde is working from the bottom. Knight prevents Hyde from getting back to his feet. Knight is looking to work some ground and pound but Hyde has wrist control. Knight wants to control from the top but Hyde keeps moving. Hyde preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T5# Knight controlling from the top position. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Hyde misses with a hook
#TD# and Knight counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hyde won't be happy with that. #ES2# Hyde throws Knight to one side and escapes! Hyde misses with the body kick#TD# and Knight counters with a shoot takedown. Hyde fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2# Hyde is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Knight presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Hyde takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2# Hyde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hyde looks to score with a jab to the body but Knight is just out of range. Knight drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hyde sprawls and moves away. Hyde looks to score with a jab to the body but Knight is just out of range. Hyde connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knight's hands. Hyde misses with a wild body shot. Knight tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hyde defends well and Knight ends up having to push Hyde into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T6##BC2# Hyde breaks the clinch.
Knight scores with a hook to the body. Hyde takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Knight misses with an uppercut
and Hyde counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hyde tries to land a body kick#TD# and Knight counters with a nice double leg into guard. Knight throws an elbow that misses. Hyde uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Knight's guard. Nice move by Hyde!#REVB# Knight wants to sweep here but Hyde controlling him for the moment. Grant Hyde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7##SUB# Knight is looking for a triangle here but Hyde uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Knight is looking for a sweep.#SU2# Hyde stands up and we're back to a striking position. Knight digs a good hook to Hyde's body.
A big right from Hyde misses. Hyde stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hyde wants it to stay on the feet. Knight throws a jab but it's blocked by Hyde. #T8# Knight throws a body punch but Hyde moves out of range. Grant Hyde seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hyde lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Hyde throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Knight drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hyde sprawls and moves away. Hyde takes one to the chin there. Hyde scores with a kick to the body.
Donk. Hyde catches Knight right on the button with a cross. A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Hyde does a little dance to reset his feet. A good leg kick by Hyde. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hyde misses with a hook. Knight changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Hyde misses with a body punch
#TD# and Knight counters with a takedown into side control. The ground and pound from Knight seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T9# The ground and pound from Knight seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Hyde is not content to let Knight control the position. Knight creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hyde sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Knight working the ground and pound from side control. Knight looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hyde is avoiding damage well.
Knight wants to control for a moment but Hyde uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. Hyde avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Knight.
And that's the end of the fight! Grant Hyde comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Knight 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrance Knight! A relieved looking Terrance Knight thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Date: Oct 25, 2025 |
#R1# May Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daddy. Daddy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and May Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Daddy scrambles back to his feet. May Jr throws a shot from downtown. Daddy moves away and avoids it. Daddy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. We've been hearing reports that Daddy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Daddy dives in for a single leg takedown but May Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Good body shot from May Jr.
Daddy tries a body shot but May Jr blocks it.
Daddy is trying to pull guard but May Jr has him pressed against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Daddy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. May Jr pushes Daddy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Daddy blocks a body shot from May Jr. May Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1# Daddy looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Daddy. That's going to take a lot out of him. A frustrated look appears on Daddy's face as he tries to break the clinch. Daddy is trying to pull guard but May Jr has him pressed against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for May Jr. May Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Daddy taking a breather. Daddy blocks an uppercut.
May Jr lands with a left to the head. Daddy tries to pull guard but May Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Daddy tries to throw a body punch but May Jr avoids it by throwing Daddy back against the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, May Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Daddy's brow. A short left from May Jr. May Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. May Jr blocks an uppercut.
#T2# Nice elbow from May Jr. May Jr stalling the fight.
May Jr misses with an elbow over the top. Daddy has had enough of the clinch but May Jr keeps him there for the moment. May Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle. Daddy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. May Jr smiles and moves away.
May Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Daddy moves out of range easily. May Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. May Jr throws a looping overhand right but Daddy ducks down to avoid it. Daddy misses with an uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. May Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. May Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. May Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Daddy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3# May Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Daddy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" May Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. May Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Daddy misses with a straight right. May Jr scores with a head kick.
May Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daddy. Daddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but May Jr manages to avoid it. Daddy darts in looking for a takedown but May Jr gets double underhooks and turns Daddy into the cage. May Jr lands a nice elbow. May Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. May Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Daddy controls his hands.
#T4# May Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daddy tries to score a body lock takedown but May Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet. May Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Daddy blocks an elbow strike. May Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Daddy.
#BC# Daddy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
May Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
May Jr lands a head kick!
Good shot there by May Jr.#T5# Daddy shoots in looking for a takedown but May Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Daddy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. And an attempted straight right on the counter from May Jr! But no joy. May Jr throws a nice looking combination but Daddy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. May Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. May Jr lands a head shot. Daddy throws a body shot but no joy. May Jr throws out a counter right but Daddy avoids it with no problem. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Nice uppercut there from May Jr. May Jr throws a hook but Daddy blocks it. Daddy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T6# May Jr throws a right and a left that Daddy avoids nicely. May Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Daddy's hands. May Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. May Jr scores with a nice strike. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Daddy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
May Jr avoids the body shot from Daddy.
Daddy misses with a body shot.
Daddy misses with a wild body shot. #T7# Daddy swats away the attempt to clinch by May Jr. May Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Daddy drops down looking for a counter takedown but May Jr sprawls and moves away. Daddy lands a nice looking body shot.
May Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#It looks like Kaven May Jr has been cut. Daddy tries for a takedown but May Jr circles away easily and May Jr counters with a head kick. Daddy misses the shot to the body. May Jr lands a high kick!
#T8# May Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Daddy drops down looking for a counter takedown but May Jr sprawls and moves away. May Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daddy.
Daddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body. May Jr tries to land a leg kick but Daddy saw it coming and moves away.
May Jr clobbers Daddy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. This has been an exciting period of action! Daddy misses with a hook
and May Jr counters with an inside leg kick. Daddy moves out of range as May Jr strikes. Daddy appears to be looking for a counter takedown. May Jr tries to clinch up and May Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T9# May Jr throws a jab when Daddy was well out of range. Daddy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A lazy left from May Jr finds it's target. Daddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but May Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Daddy. May Jr thows a left - swing and a miss! Daddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but May Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Daddy. And an attempted straight right on the counter from May Jr! But no joy. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaven May Jr dominated that round. The cut man is working on Kaven May Jr's cut. That's time! Daddy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##KD2# May Jr lands a big head kick that sends Daddy tumbling to the mat! May Jr takes a step backwards and waves Daddy back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Daddy is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Big Daddy has been cut. Daddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but May Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Daddy. And an attempted straight right on the counter from May Jr! But no joy. Oh Daddy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2# May Jr clinches up against the cage. Daddy tries to stall but May Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Daddy seems to have got his legs back now. Daddy is trying to maintain a safe position but May Jr gets an underhook and turns Daddy into the cage.#BC# Daddy breaks from the clinch.
May Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Daddy throws a predictable looking body shot
and May Jr counters with a stiff right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Daddy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Daddy misses the jab. Kaven May Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1# May Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Daddy moves out of range of the strikes. Daddy walks into a straight right hand from May Jr. Daddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
May Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Daddy. Daddy circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Daddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for May Jr. Daddy misses with an uppercut
#KD2# and May Jr counters with a crisp one two that drops Daddy! May Jr thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Daddy to his feet! Daddy is in big trouble!#T2##CL2# May Jr has closed the distance and engaged Daddy in a clinch.
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! Daddy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
May Jr scores with a nice hook to the head. May Jr misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daddy. May Jr prevents a body shot from Daddy. May Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Daddy goes for a takedown attempt but May Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
May Jr dips to his left and cracks Daddy with an uppercut!#T3# May Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. May Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. May Jr lunges at Daddy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Daddy's hand. Daddy tries to score a power double leg takedown but May Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Daddy somewhat. May Jr throws a shot from downtown. Daddy moves away and avoids it. Daddy tries to counter with a takedown but May Jr is quick to defend against it. Daddy missing with a left hand there. May Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. And an attempted straight right on the counter from May Jr! But no joy.#T4# Daddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but May Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Daddy. Daddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but May Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Daddy. May Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Daddy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. May Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Daddy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
May Jr throws out a counter right but Daddy avoids it with no problem. Daddy ducks right into an uppercut from May Jr. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD# May Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Daddy to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T5# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Daddy postures up.
Daddy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. May Jr keeping moving, preventing Daddy from controlling successfully. May Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Daddy is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2# May Jr is looking for a triangle but Daddy pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Daddy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T6# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Daddy won't allow May Jr to sweep him here. Daddy throws a strike but May Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Daddy keeping moving, preventing May Jr from controlling successfully. May Jr working some strikes from top position. Daddy wants to sweep here but May Jr controlling him for the moment. Daddy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. May Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Daddy trying to control but May Jr is working from the bottom. #T7# Daddy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2# Daddy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2# May Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# May Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Daddy throwing strikes from guard but May Jr blocks nicely. #SUB2# May Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daddy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T8# 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. Daddy is stalling in the full guard. May Jr keeping moving, preventing Daddy from controlling successfully. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as May Jr holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2# May Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daddy is aware though and is defending well. Daddy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Daddy trying to control but May Jr is working from the bottom. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T9# May Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. May Jr catches Daddy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A jab from Daddy misses. Daddy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling May Jr to score with a decent uppercut. Daddy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Daddy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from May Jr. May Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far. May Jr misses with a low kick.
Daddy tries to move into range but May Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaven May Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# May Jr wants to clinch. Daddy attempts a counter takedown but May Jr avoids it well and moves away. May Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Daddy to score with a decent uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head kick misses from May Jr. Daddy scores with a punch to the head.#T1# Daddy getting the better of the striking in that exchange. That kick from May Jr tenderised Daddy's leg. Daddy is trying to keep his angry face on. May Jr missing with a left hand there. Daddy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Daddy looks to score with a jab to the body but May Jr is just out of range. May Jr throws a lazy right hand but Daddy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. May Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Kaven May Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# May Jr moves into the clinch.#BC# Daddy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Daddy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2# May Jr throws out a leg kick but Daddy moves out of range and May Jr only half commits. Daddy is looking to wear down May Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. May Jr throws a quick inside leg kick. May Jr ducks under a wild hook from Daddy. May Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Daddy takes one on the button. Daddy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from May Jr. May Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Daddy walks into a straight right hand from May Jr.#T3# Daddy avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Daddy appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Daddy throws a body shot but no joy. May Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Daddy swings widly with a right hand
enabling May Jr to counter with a crisp jab. May Jr blocks a jab. May Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Daddy's hands. May Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daddy attempts a counter takedown but May Jr avoids it well and moves away.#T4# Daddy shoots in for a double leg but May Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Daddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from May Jr.
May Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Daddy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Daddy swings for the body but May Jr moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Daddy - just one landing. #CL2# May Jr pushes Daddy up against the cage in a clinch. May Jr misses with an elbow over the top. May Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Daddy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Daddy. That's going to take a lot out of him. Daddy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but May Jr has him pressed against the cage.#T5# Daddy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. May Jr misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for May Jr. Daddy drops down looking for an ankle pick but May Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Daddy staying out of range there. Daddy drops down looking for a counter takedown but May Jr sprawls and moves away. Daddy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab lands there for May Jr.#T6# Daddy misses with a series of wild punches.
Daddy scores with a jab to the head.
A nice leg kick from May Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Daddy blocks a jab. Daddy drops down looking for a counter takedown but May Jr sprawls and moves away. Daddy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. May Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T7# May Jr misses with a lunging right hand
#TD# and Daddy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2# May Jr kicks off Daddy and gets to his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily. May Jr slips a jab from Daddy. May Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Daddy off balance momentarily. May Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Daddy's sensitive parts. May Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. May Jr slips under a jab. Daddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but May Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Daddy.#T8# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! May Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Daddy feinted with a counter takedown. May Jr is looking to clinch but Daddy is avoiding it.
Daddy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. May Jr misses with a looping left. Daddy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? May Jr is fending him off so far but Daddy persists. Nope, May Jr circles away and we're back to standing. That kick from May Jr tenderised Daddy's leg. Daddy is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD# Daddy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9# May Jr tries to roll over but Daddy keeps him under control. Daddy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed May Jr's head. May Jr trying to hold on to Daddy's head to control him but Daddy postures up.
Still in half guard, Daddy seems content to control. Daddy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. May Jr controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Daddy wants to control but May Jr is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight! Kaven May Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well May Jr 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaven May Jr! During a confident post fight interview, Kaven May Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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TOF 287
Date: Oct 25, 2025 |
#R1# Key doesn't succeed with the takedown and Mesquita counters with a thumping low kick. Key throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Key misses with a hook. Mesquita ducked under it nicely. Mesquita misses with a combination
#TD# and Key counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Key perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Key works his way into side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Key wants to take a breather but Mesquita manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Key. #SUB2# Mesquita looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Key is defending well. Mesquita quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Key has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Mesquita celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vitor Mesquita! Our winner, Vitor Mesquita, 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. |
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Date: Oct 25, 2025 |
#R1# Cabango slips under a jab. Cabango jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Cabango throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Karhu's head.#CUT#It looks like Alpha Karhu has been cut. Karhu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabango. Alpha Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cabango drops his hands momentarily and Karhu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Karhu staying out of range there. Karhu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Cabango misses with a looping right. Nice shot by Karhu. Karhu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabango. A little jabbing left from Karhu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A lazy body kick from Cabango and Karhu counters with a good, hard body kick but Cabango shrugs it off. Cabango swings for the body but Karhu moves out of range.
Karhu slips a jab and a cross from Cabango.
Karhu loads up on a big right hand but Cabango slips the punch. Cabango misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karhu.
Karhu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cabango finds it's way round the side to connect with Karhu's head. #T1# Nice sprawl there from Cabango as Karhu shoots in. Cabango throws a head kick that misses. #CL2# Karhu clinches with his opponent.
Karhu misses with some punches.
Cabango blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karhu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A right handed body shot lands from Karhu.
Karhu misses with the head strike.
Cabango blocks a body shot from Karhu. Karhu lands a right hand. Cabango blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karhu lands an uppercut.#T2# Karhu tries to pull guard but Cabango forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Cabango blocking some punches.
Karhu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Karhu misses with the head strike.
Cabango definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Karhu tries to throw a body punch but Cabango avoids it by throwing Karhu back against the cage. Karhu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# Cabango manages to break the clinch.
Cabango swings widly with a right hand
and Karhu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Karhu pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cabango is looking to land body kicks. Karhu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Karhu closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T3# Karhu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Zai Zai Cabango is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Cabango misses with a hook. Karhu ducked under it nicely. Cabango moves out of range as Karhu strikes. Karhu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Karhu tries to clinch up but Cabango circles away and keeps his distance. Karhu tries to clinch but fails miserably and Cabango counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Cabango ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Karhu throws a head kick that half lands.
Karhu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karhu, as that shot connected.
Cabango throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cabango looks for the body kick but Karhu saw that one coming. #T4# Karhu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Karhu misses with a head kick.
Karhu tries to clinch up. Cabango is looking to counter punch. Karhu scores with a hook. Karhu throws a right and a left that Cabango avoids nicely. Cabango misses with a head kick.
Karhu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Karhu avoids the head kick by Cabango.
Cabango throws a right and a left that Karhu avoids nicely. A good leg kick by Karhu. A low kick lands for Karhu.
Karhu throws the kick towards the body but Cabango avoids it. As Karhu looks to move away, Cabango throws a big counter combo but Karhu just gets out of the way. Cabango blocks a jab.#T5# Cabango slips a jab and a cross from Karhu.
Karhu tries to clinch up#KD# and Cabango counters with a nice right hand that sends Karhu toppling to the canvas! Karhu scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cabango finish him?!#CL2# Karhu closes the distance and pushes Cabango back into the cage. Karhu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karhu lands a body punch. Karhu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Karhu. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cabango is looking to break free of the clinch but Karhu has double underhooks. Karhu misses with a body punch.
#T6# A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabango. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karhu. Cabango is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Cabango looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Cabango tries to break the clinch but Karhu is controlling the position. Karhu has a couple of punches blocked by Cabango.
Karhu lands a left hand.
Karhu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2# Karhu has clasped his hands together around Cabango's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Cabango wants to control but Karhu postures up.#T7##SUB2# Karhu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Karhu working away. Cabango keeping his opponent close. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cabango is looking to regain half guard here but Karhu keeps moving and retains side control. You can see the frustration on Cabango's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Cabango is trying to improve his position.#T8# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Cabango gets back to half guard.#SUB2# Karhu is trying to work for a kimura but Cabango is defending well.
Karhu is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cabango reverses the position - he's now on top in Karhu's guard. Karhu has momentary wrist control but Cabango slips an elbow through the middle. Cabango controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Karhu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T9# Cabango wants to pass the guard but Karhu is keeping the position. Karhu looking to control but Cabango passes into half guard.
Cabango wants to control but Karhu is keeping him busy. The fighters are battling for position here. Karhu manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Cabango slips nicely into half guard. Cabango working Karhu over with strikes. Karhu tries to get to full guard but Cabango has control of the leg. Karhu gets back to full guard.
Our spies down at at FF Forever inform us that Karhu has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Cabango won't allow Karhu to sweep him here. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alpha Karhu dominated that round. The cut man is working on Alpha Karhu's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Karhu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Cabango throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Karhu stumbling backwards into the cage! Karhu bounces back off the cage towards Cabango, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Cabango lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Cabango celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zai Zai Cabango! Zai Zai Cabango retains his lightweight title! Zai Zai Cabango decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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