Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: C310: Albatross vs Payer IV
Date: May 26, 2024

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spencer.
Spencer misses the jab.
A good leg kick by Spencer.
Erdogan misses with an uppercut
and Spencer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Spencer 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.
A shot to the body from Spencer misses
enabling Erdogan to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Spencer misses.
Spencer misses with a hook. Erdogan ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spencer. Erdogan does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Spencer backs away, Erdogan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Jab by Spencer.
A slow jab from Erdogan misses its intended target.
Spencer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Erdogan was well out of range. Poor timing from Spencer.
Erdogan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Erdogan.
Spencer slips a jab from Erdogan.
Spencer keeps Erdogan at a distance using the push kick.
Erdogan 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.
Spencer circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2#
Spencer scores with a hook.
Spencer throws the left hand but Erdogan avoids the punch easily.
Erdogan misses the shot to the body.
Spencer misses the shot to the body.
Spencer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Erdogan.
Erdogan is looking to counter punch.
Spencer misses with a hook to the body
letting Erdogan counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spencer just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Erdogan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Erdogan misses with a body shot
and Spencer counters with a series of strikes. Erdogan will be more careful next time no doubt.
A clash of legs there as Spencer blocks the low kick.
A big left from Erdogan misses.
Erdogan throws out a powerful jab.
Nice shot lands for Spencer.
Erdogan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spencer fakes the leg kick and cracks Erdogan in the body. #T4#
Spencer throws a series of punches but Erdogan avoids them all with ease.
Erdogan looks to throw a body kick
and Spencer counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erdogan digs a good hook to Spencer's body.
Erdogan misses with a hook.
Spencer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Spencer throws a sloppy head kick and Erdogan moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Erdogan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Erdogan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spencer manages to avoid it.
Spencer throws out a counter right but Erdogan avoids it with no problem.
Spencer misses with a looping right.
Erdogan doesn't manage to clinch there - Spencer circles away.
Spencer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Spencer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Spencer lunges at Erdogan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Erdogan's hand.
Erdogan lunges at Spencer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spencer's hand. #CUT#It looks like James Spencer has been cut.
Spencer just misses with a punch to the body.
Spencer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Erdogan misses with a lunging right hand
and Spencer counters with a left to the body.
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.
Erdogan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Erdogan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Erdogan misses the jab.#T1#
Spencer throws a right hand that Erdogan ducks under and follows up with a left that Erdogan also avoids with ease.
A low kick from Erdogan is predictable there
and Spencer counters with a straight right hand.
Spencer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Erdogan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spencer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Erdogan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spencer.
Spencer misses with a kick to the body
enabling Erdogan to counter with a crisp jab.
Erdogan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Spencer misses with an uppercut. Erdogan saw that one coming.
Erdogan throws a counter high kick but Spencer was just alert enough to avoid it.
Spencer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crunch! Spencer slams his shin into Erdogan's torso.
James Spencer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spencer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spencer scores with a nice head shot.
Erdogan throws a lazy head kick
and Spencer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Erdogan is rocked!#CL#
Erdogan clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Spencer is trying to break the clinch but Erdogan has him pressed against the cage.
Spencer blocks a body shot from Erdogan.
Erdogan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Erdogan lands a shot to the body.
Spencer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Erdogan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Erdogan throws an elbow but misses.
Erdogan prevents a body shot from Spencer.
Spencer blocks an elbow strike.
Erdogan misses with an elbow over the top.
Erdogan swings wildly with an uppercut but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Erdogan tries a body shot but Spencer blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Erdogan lands an elbow inside that Spencer shrugs off.
Erdogan throws an elbow but it misses.
Erdogan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spencer is breathing heavily.
Erdogan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Erdogan lands a hook that snaps the head of Spencer backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Erdogan. #T4#
Erdogan scores with a shot to the side of Spencer's head.
A right hand to the body from Erdogan.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Erdogan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spencer's brow.
Good body shot from Erdogan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erdogan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spencer backwards.
Nice elbow from Erdogan.
Erdogan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Erdogan.
Erdogan struggles to land a body shot inside as Spencer controls his hands.
Erdogan lands a nice knee to the body.
Erdogan lands a hook that snaps the head of Spencer backwards.
Erdogan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Erdogan misses with an elbow over the top.
Spencer takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2#
Spencer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Erdogan scoring well with a low kick there.
Erdogan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Spencer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mustafa Erdogan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Spencer's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Erdogan misses with a body shot.
Erdogan slips under a jab from Spencer.
Erdogan throwing a counter right hand but Spencer manages to avoid it.
Spencer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spencer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Erdogan.
Erdogan throwing a counter right hand but Spencer manages to avoid it.
Erdogan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer misses with a wild body shot.
Erdogan is looking to counter with a body kick.
Erdogan with a nice calf kick.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Erdogan misses the target.
Erdogan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spencer misses the jab.
Erdogan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spencer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erdogan manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spencer. Erdogan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erdogan connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Spencer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Erdogan.
Nice uppercut lands for Erdogan. That snapped Spencer's head back.
Erdogan ducks under a wild hook from Spencer.
Spencer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Erdogan's sensitive parts.
A lazy body kick from Spencer
and Erdogan counters with a good, hard body kick but Spencer shrugs it off.
Spencer throws a body shot but no joy.
Spencer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Erdogan counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Erdogan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Erdogan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spencer misses with a looping left.
It looked like Erdogan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Spencer.
Erdogan avoids the body shot from Spencer.
As Spencer backs away, Erdogan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Erdogan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spencer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spencer ducks right into an uppercut from Erdogan.
Spencer throws a wild body kick that Erdogan sees coming a mile off.
Erdogan feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Spencer throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Erdogan moves into the clinch successfully.
Spencer misses with the head strike.
Spencer misses with a punch to the body.
Erdogan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spencer backwards.
Erdogan misses with an elbow strike.
Spencer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Erdogan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mustafa Erdogan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spencer throws a head punch that misses.
Erdogan has a couple of punches blocked by Spencer.
Spencer takes an elbow to the temple.
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!
Spencer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Erdogan.
Erdogan lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Spencer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spencer throws a push kick but Erdogan slaps the foot to one side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mustafa Erdogan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Erdogan 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mustafa Erdogan!
Our winner, Mustafa Erdogan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TOF 116
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Martell dodges the punch combination from Andersson .
Martell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Martell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andersson lands with a cross.
A jab from Andersson finds it's way through Martell's defenses.
Martell blocks a jab.
Andersson throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A cross from Andersson lands.
Martell tries to move into range but Andersson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Andersson connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martell on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Andersson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Martell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andersson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martell momentarily.
Andersson misses with a hook. Martell ducked under it nicely.
Martell is looking for the big counter here.
Andersson misses with a straight left.
Martell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Andersson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andersson lands a jab.
Andersson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andersson looks to land a left hand but Martell moved out of range nicely.
Andersson throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Martell counters with a nice right hand that sends Andersson toppling to the canvas! Andersson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Martell finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Andersson . #T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Andersson as he connects with a hook.
Andersson blocks a head kick by Martell.
Andersson avoids the head kick by Martell.
Martell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andersson .
Andersson swings for the body but Martell moves out of range. #TD#
Andersson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Martell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Andersson is in Martell's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Martell trying to control the position.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Martell is keeping the position.
Martell trying to keep a closed guard but Andersson is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Andersson tries to free his leg and advance position but Martell is retaining full guard.
Andersson throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andersson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martell is keeping the position for now.
Andersson trying to control but Martell is working from the bottom.
Andersson stands up over Martell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Martell keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass.
We've been hearing that Andersson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Andersson postures up.
Andersson trying to control but Martell is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Martell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Andersson misses with a hook
and Martell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andersson throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Martell counters with a crisp right hand that drops Andersson ! Martell lets Andersson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Andersson is rocked!
Quentain Martell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martell plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Andersson to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Andersson just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Quentain Martell!

Event: TOF 116
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Bronze throws an off balance right hand
and Kalambay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kalambay misses the shot to the body.
Bronze avoids the body shot from Kalambay .
Bronze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bronze fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kalambay moves away from the strike by Bronze.
Bronze throws an off balance right hand
and Kalambay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kalambay keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kalambay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grady Bronze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalambay jabs at Bronze's body.
Bronze fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grady Bronze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronze thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Kalambay on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kalambay lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Kalambay scores with a sloppy right hand. Bronze should have avoided that one.
Bronze avoids the body shot from Kalambay . #TD#
Bronze looking to score a takedown here. Kalambay is defending well but Bronze drives through and ends up in Kalambay 's guard.
Kalambay pulls Bronze in close to his closed guard and prevents Bronze from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kalambay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kalambay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kalambay can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bronze controls the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kalambay can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bronze wants to control from the top but Kalambay keeps moving. #T2#
Bronze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bronze seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bronze tries to clinch there but Kalambay circles away.
Bronze motions for Kalambay to come forward. Bronze throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bronze shoots in for a double leg but Kalambay sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bronze on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bronze misses with a jab to the body
and Kalambay counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kalambay enables Bronze to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kalambay manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalambay pulls Bronze in close to his closed guard and prevents Bronze from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Kalambay has momentary wrist control but Bronze slips an elbow through the middle.
Bronze sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kalambay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bronze advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronze taking a breather here.
Bronze is looking to take a break and control but Kalambay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bronze content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kalambay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kalambay avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bronze.
Bronze grinds an elbow into Kalambay 's temple. #T5#
Bronze is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kalambay 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kalambay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bronze wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bronze happy to just control the position for now.
Bronze tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kalambay 's legs.
Bronze working the ground and pound.
Bronze working the ground and pound.
Kalambay is being controlled here. #T6#
Bronze scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kalambay is looking for a sweep.
Bronze is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kalambay will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bronze creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kalambay struggling a bit here.
Bronze trying to control the action but Kalambay is working from the bottom.
Bronze taking a breather here. #T7#
Bronze working the ground and pound from side control.
Bronze sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kalambay is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bronze throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
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Bronze throws an elbow but Kalambay slips to the side and avoids it well.
An elbow from Bronze crashes against the mat.
Kalambay can't do much from the bottom here. #T8##SUB#
Bronze goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kalambay rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bronze's guard! Nice work there by Kalambay ! #SUB#
Bronze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kalambay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kalambay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Bronze has his foot on Kalambay 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kalambay works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Bronze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kalambay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kalambay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Bronze has his foot on Kalambay 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kalambay works his way back into a safe position though.#T9#
Bronze looking to control.
Bronze looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Kalambay avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kalambay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bronze has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kalambay has managed to get both his arms back between Bronze's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grady Bronze dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bronze shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kalambay sprawls well. Kalambay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bronze gets slowly back to his feet.
Bronze takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bronze misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kalambay counter with a right hand.
Sumbu Kalambay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bronze closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kalambay circles away.
Bronze is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kalambay sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grady Bronze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronze swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kalambay counters with a right hand to the body.
Bronze has his takedown stuffed
and Kalambay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bronze shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kalambay defends it nicely.#T1#
Bronze shoots and misses
and Kalambay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bronze changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kalambay tries to avoid it but Bronze manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kalambay to the ground. Kalambay escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kalambay doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bronze shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kalambay as he avoids it easily.
Kalambay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronze manages to avoid it.
Kalambay listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kalambay is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bronze rather than just go for the knockout.
Bronze tries for a takedown but Kalambay circles away easily
and Kalambay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bronze misses the body punch
and Kalambay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck for Bronze with that takedown attempt.
Kalambay looks to land a right hand but Bronze moved out of range.
Kalambay avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Kalambay digs a good body shot into Bronze's ribs.
Kalambay checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bronze with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kalambay counters with a nice uppercut.
Kalambay has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bronze is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Bronze drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalambay is pulling down on Bronze's head to control his posture.
Bronze postures up.
Kalambay keeping moving, preventing Bronze from controlling successfully.
Bronze 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.
Kalambay is pulling down on Bronze's head. It's preventing any offense from Bronze, at least for the moment.#T3#
Kalambay keeping moving, preventing Bronze from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bronze tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kalambay sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bronze somewhat.
A nice side step and Kalambay releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bronze closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kalambay circles away.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bronze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalambay moves away.
Kalambay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bronze.
Kalambay lands a jab to the head.
Kalambay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronze.
Kalambay throws out a counter right but Bronze avoids it with no problem.
Kalambay misses the shot to the body.
Bronze with a poor takedown
and Kalambay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bronze with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kalambay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kalambay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#Bronze is rocked!
Kalambay drops Bronze with a big left hand! Bronze is injured, injured bad! Kalambay jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sumbu Kalambay !
Grady Bronze spoke after the fight, saying 'Well I think it's about time to let the young guys take over. I don't feel the drive to fight anymore. I'm just happy I had the opportunity to fight along some of the scariest opponents TOF has to offer.'.

Event: C306: Marley vs Matti
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Lang finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Spencer throws a chopping leg kick but Lang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spencer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lang checks a leg kick.
Lang moves out of range of the strikes.
Lang lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer throws a lazy uppercut
and Lang counters with a straight right hand.
Spencer looks to land a left hand but Lang moved out of range nicely.
Lang looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Spencer slips a straight right by Lang.
Lang throws a leg kick but Spencer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Spencer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casa Steel in the buildup to the fight.
Lang gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Spencer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lang misses with a hook
and Spencer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Clubber Lang has been cut.
Lang misses the shot to the body.
Lang just misses with a punch to the body.
Spencer lands a jab to the nose.
A low kick from Spencer is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Spencer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spencer wants to land a leg kick but Lang is out of range.
A lazy body kick from Spencer
and Lang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body kick from Spencer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Spencer misses.
Spencer swings widly with a right hand
letting Lang counter with a right hand. #T3#
Lang swings widly with a right hand
and Spencer counters with a nice uppercut.
Lang tries to clinch up but Spencer circles away and keeps his distance.
Lang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spencer.
Lang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spencer throws a low kick but Lang moves out of range easily.
Lang throws out a counter right but Spencer avoids it with no problem.
Spencer punishes Lang's body with a nice straight punch.
Spencer misses with an uppercut
and Lang counters with a right hand to the body.
Lang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Spencer 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.
Lang throws a hook but Spencer blocks it.
Spencer moves forwards but Lang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spencer throws a series of punches but Lang avoids them all with ease.
Lang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spencer throws a body kick that misses
and Spencer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spencer. Spencer obviously looking to wear him down.
Lang looks to throw a body kick
and Lang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that James Spencer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clubber Lang's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Spencer connects with a body shot that sends Lang's belly button to the back.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lang in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lang looks to land a left hand but Spencer moved out of range nicely.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from Spencer.
Spencer misses with a body kick.
Lang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lang has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Spencer throws a sloppy body shot
and Spencer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang misses with an uppercut. Spencer saw that one coming.
James Spencer is winning the standup battle so far.
Spencer misses with a hook
and Lang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Spencer drops Lang with a beautiful combination! Lang stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Spencer is looking for the KO!#ROC#Lang is rocked!#T1#
Spencer throws a shot from downtown. Lang moves away and avoids it.
Lang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Spencer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spencer swings widly with a right hand
and Lang makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Spencer really felt that one!
Lang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spencer throws a lazy uppercut
and Lang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Spencer misses with a body punch
and Lang counters with a good low kick that Spencer was not able to check.
Lang takes one to the chin there.
Spencer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spencer thinking.
Spencer lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lang moves out of range of the strikes.
Spencer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lang misses with a straight left. #T3#
Spencer misses with a wild body shot.
Lang thows a leg kick but Spencer checks it
and Spencer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spencer misses with a shot to the body
and Lang makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Spencer really felt that one!
Spencer misses with a jab to the body
and Lang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spencer thinking.
Spencer blocks a jab.
Spencer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lang manages to avoid it.
Spencer throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Spencer walks into a straight right hand from Lang.
Spencer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lang.
A jab from Spencer misses.
Lang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lang throws a right hand that misses
and Spencer counters with a stiff right hand.
Spencer misses with a body punch
and Lang counters with a good low kick that Spencer was not able to check.
Spencer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lang thows a leg kick but Spencer checks it
and Spencer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Spencer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Clubber Lang's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lang loads up on a big right hand but Spencer slips the punch.
Clubber Lang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spencer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lang checks it well.
Spencer thows a leg kick but Lang checks it
and Lang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spencer swings for the body but Lang moves out of range.
Lang throws a sloppy head kick and Spencer moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang lands with a good body shot.
Spencer throws a sloppy head kick and Lang moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Lang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Spencer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spencer missing with a left hand there. Lang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spencer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Spencer lands with an overhand left.
Lang looks to land a right hand but Spencer moved out of range.
Lang sizes up Spencer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Spencer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang moves out of range as Spencer throws a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Lang misses.
Spencer throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Spencer throws a body punch but Lang moves out of range.
Spencer misses with a two punch combination.
Lang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spencer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Spencer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spencer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lang takes a swing at Spencer's ribcage but misses.
It appears Spencer was looking to counter with a kick there.
Spencer throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Spencer throws a body kick that misses
and Lang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spencer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spencer misses with a kick to the body
and Lang counters with a straight right hand.
Spencer misses the shot to the body.
Lang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lang works Spencer's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spencer scores with a decent looking hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Clubber Lang.
Well Spencer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... James Spencer!
James Spencer got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: C307: Queiroz vs Martin
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
Dudayev scores with a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dudayev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Dudayev throws a sloppy head kick and Nurmagomedov moves out of range easily.
Nurmagomedov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dudayev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Nurmagomedov misses.
Akhmed Dudayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudayev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nurmagomedov 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.
Dudayev misses with a hook. Nurmagomedov ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagomedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nurmagomedov slips a jab from Dudayev.
Dudayev feints a jab promting Nurmagomedov to slip. Dudayev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nurmagomedov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dudayev blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left and a right from Dudayev both land. Nice combination.
Nurmagomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nurmagomedov blocks a head kick by Dudayev. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dudayev, as that shot connected.
Dudayev lands with a hook. Nurmagomedov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dudayev jabs Nurmagomedov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dudayev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dudayev.
Dudayev sets himself, and Nurmagomedov steps forward looking for the clinch! Dudayev avoids it this time.
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dudayev.
Dudayev jabs Nurmagomedov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That kick from Dudayev tenderised Nurmagomedov's leg. Nurmagomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dudayev slips a jab from Nurmagomedov.
Dudayev misses with a shot to the body
and Nurmagomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick from Dudayev misses.
Nurmagomedov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nurmagomedov checks the leg kick.
Nurmagomedov slips a jab and a cross from Dudayev. #T2#
Dudayev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been told by Dudayev's head coaches at Chiefs Fighting Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nurmagomedov stuns Dudayev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Akhmed Dudayev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudayev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Dudayev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dudayev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nurmagomedov takes one on the button.
Dudayev throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dudayev won't be happy with that.
Dudayev can't do much from the bottom here.
Dudayev is trying to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T3#
Dudayev managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Dudayev is keeping him busy.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches and elbows.
Nurmagomedov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dudayev is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nurmagomedov tries to advance position but instead Dudayev slips a leg back in to half guard. #T4#
Nurmagomedov is pressing down on Dudayev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dudayev is holding on for now.
Dudayev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dudayev keeps working.
Nurmagomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nurmagomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dudayev defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akhmed Dudayev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nurmagomedov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dudayev, as that shot connected.
Nurmagomedov moves forwards but Dudayev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dudayev misses with a head kick.
Dudayev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nurmagomedov momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Dudayev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem phased though.
Dudayev misses with a leg kick
and Nurmagomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Dudayev is rocked!
Dudayev misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Nurmagomedov shoots in for a double leg counter - driving through into a slam and Dudayev is out! The slam has knocked him out cold! Devastating for Dudayev but Nurmagomedov is celebrating as the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Longabaugh vs Hun
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
Longabaugh tries to clinch up but Hun circles away and keeps his distance.
Longabaugh moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHun.
Hun paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Longabaugh scores with a nice right hand.
Hun looks to land a right hand but Longabaugh moved out of range.
It looked like Longabaugh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Longabaugh misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Hun counter with a right hand.
Longabaugh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hun now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longabaugh lands with a shot to the body.
Longabaugh throws an overhand right that lands on Hun's shoulder, as Hun tries to avoid the shot.
Hun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Longabaugh moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Longabaugh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hun is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hun explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Longabaugh moves into the clinch.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Longabaugh fails to land. #BC2#
Hun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hun keeps Longabaugh at a distance using the push kick.
Longabaugh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Longabaugh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Longabaugh connects with a looping right hand.
Longabaugh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Longabaugh lands a nice looking body shot.
Longabaugh slips a jab from Hun.
Longabaugh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hun takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hun ducks under a wild hook from Longabaugh.
Hun thuds his shin into the meat of Longabaugh's side.
Hun lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Longabaugh at a distance.
Hun throws a lazy right hand but Longabaugh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Longabaugh blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longabaugh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Longabaugh tries to clinch up but Hun circles away and keeps his distance.
Longabaugh fails to land with a series of punches.
Longabaugh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hun on the side of the head.
Hun lands a nice looking kick to the body. Longabaugh takes a step back to recover.
Longabaugh misses with a shot to the body
and Hun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Longabaugh throws a hook to the side of Hun's head but Hun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Longabaugh looks to land a right hand but Hun moved out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Longabaugh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Longabaugh.#T3#
Longabaugh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Longabaugh rushes Hun and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Longabaugh blocks a body shot from Hun.
Longabaugh has a couple of punches blocked by Hun.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Longabaugh.
Hun misses with a body punch.
Longabaugh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hun.#BC2#
Hun breaks from the clinch.
Longabaugh misses the jab.
Longabaugh throws a jab but it's blocked by Hun.
Longabaugh scores with a jab. Hun acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Longabaugh moves in looking to clinch but Hun pushes him off.
It seemed like Hun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Longabaugh blocks a head kick by Hun.
Longabaugh jabs Hun right on the nose. Hun blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Longabaugh throws out a loose jab but Hun uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Hun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longabaugh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Longabaugh throws a lazy right hand but Hun sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hun throws out a counter right but Longabaugh avoids it with no problem.
Hun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh jabs at Hun's body.
Longabaugh misses with a left hand
and Hun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hun misses with a looping right.
Longabaugh lands a jab to the nose.
Hun misses with a left hand
and Longabaugh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Attila Hun has been cut.
Hun ducks under a wild hook from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hun.
Hun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Alonzo Longabaugh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Attila Hun's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hun takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Longabaugh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good exchange - Hun coming out on top.
Hun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Longabaugh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Longabaugh throws a looping overhand right but Hun ducks down to avoid it.
Hun bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Longabaugh's head backwards.#CL#
Longabaugh rushes Hun and presses him up against the cage.
Longabaugh digs a right hand underneath Hun's ribcage. Hun let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longabaugh scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Hun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Longabaugh scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longabaugh takes a swing at Hun's ribcage but misses.
Longabaugh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hun can do to turn this around?
Longabaugh looks to land a left hand but Hun moved out of range nicely.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Hun misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Longabaugh misses the target.
Hun dodges the punch combination from Longabaugh.
Hun slips under a jab.
Hun throws out a counter right but Longabaugh avoids it with no problem.
Hun throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Longabaugh's head.
Longabaugh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Longabaugh connects with a single shot there.
Longabaugh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hun circles away quickly and effectively.
Longabaugh throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Longabaugh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A left lands for Hun.
Longabaugh lands with an uppercut that bounces Hun off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Longabaugh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Longabaugh lands with a cross.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hun!
We've been told by Longabaugh's head coaches at New York Public Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Longabaugh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hun misses with a head kick.
Hun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hun takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hun swings for the body but Longabaugh moves out of range.
Hun throws an overhand right that lands on Longabaugh's shoulder, as Longabaugh tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Longabaugh lands with an overhand left.
Longabaugh sizes up Hun with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hun gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Longabaugh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hun lands with an uppercut that bounces Longabaugh off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Longabaugh pushes Hun up against the cage in a clinch.
Longabaugh tries to work over Hun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hun is trying to push Longabaugh away but Longabaugh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Longabaugh lands a right hand.
Hun misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Hun breaks from the clinch.
Hun looks to land a left hand but Longabaugh moved out of range nicely.
Longabaugh throwing a counter right hand but Hun manages to avoid it.
Hun with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Longabaugh to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Longabaugh closes the distance and clinches.
Hun blocks an uppercut.
Hun misses with some punches.
Hun is trying to force a seperation but Longabaugh has the dominant position.
Longabaugh presses Hun against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Longabaugh doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Hun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Longabaugh is looking to clinch.
Hun let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Longabaugh misses with an uppercut
and Hun counters with a straight right hand.
Hun ducks right into an uppercut from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Attila Hun's cut even more.#CL#
Hun gets tackled into the cage by Longabaugh. Longabaugh maintains the clinch.
Longabaugh has a couple of punches blocked by Hun.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Alonzo Longabaugh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Attila Hun's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
The crowd cheers as Longabaugh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hun doesn't seem phased though.
Longabaugh takes one to the chin there.
Longabaugh looks to land a left hand but Hun moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheers as Longabaugh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hun doesn't seem phased though.
Longabaugh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hun.
Longabaugh with a hook.
Longabaugh lands with an overhand left.
Longabaugh swings for the body but Hun moves out of range.
Hun counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh misses with a looping right.
Longabaugh scores with a hook to the body. Hun takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hun takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Longabaugh is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Longabaugh slips a straight right by Hun.
Hun lands a really nice looking cross but Longabaugh seems unphased.
Hun has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hun missing with a left hand there. Longabaugh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hun moves out of range as Longabaugh strikes.
Longabaugh is looking to clinch.
Longabaugh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Hun's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Longabaugh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hun momentarily.
Hun takes one to the chin there.
Longabaugh moves in looking to clinch but Hun pushes him off.
Jab from Hun.
Longabaugh swings for the body but Hun moves out of range. #T2#
Longabaugh misses with a hook.
Hun scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hun. Longabaugh shrugs it off though.
Longabaugh catches Hun with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hun lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hun doesn't seem bothered though.
Hun takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Longabaugh looks to throw the jab but Hun is out of range.
Nice shot by Longabaugh.#T3#
Longabaugh slips a straight right by Hun.
Longabaugh connects with a single shot there.
Longabaugh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Longabaugh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hun walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Longabaugh misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Longabaugh.
Longabaugh lands a right hook to the body.
Hun connects with a jab.
Longabaugh misses the jab.
Hun avoids the body shot from Longabaugh. #T4#
Hun blocks a jab.
Longabaugh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hun.
Hun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body kick from Hun.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Longabaugh - just one landing.
Longabaugh looks to score with a jab to the body but Hun is just out of range.
Longabaugh swings widly with a right hand
and Hun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Longabaugh misses with a hook
and Hun counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Longabaugh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Longabaugh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Alonzo Longabaugh clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Attila Hun's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Longabaugh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Hun misses the target.
Longabaugh tries to close the distance and clinch but Hun swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Longabaugh throws a big shot that misses.
Longabaugh looks to score with a jab to the body but Hun is just out of range.
Hun throws a head kick but Longabaugh moves out of range.
Longabaugh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hun.
Hun lands with a kick to the temple. Longabaugh shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longabaugh looks to throw the jab but Hun is out of range.
Longabaugh slips under a jab from Hun.
Hun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Longabaugh takes a swing at Hun's ribcage but misses. #T1#
A big left from Longabaugh misses.
Hun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Longabaugh.
Longabaugh misses with an uppercut. Hun saw that one coming.
Hun is looking for the big counter here.
Hun missing with a left hand there. Longabaugh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Longabaugh was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hun pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Longabaugh misses with a right hand
and Hun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hun loads up on a big right hand but Longabaugh slips the punch.
Longabaugh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Hun.
Longabaugh will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hun lands a high kick!
Longabaugh misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Longabaugh 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.
Hun gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Longabaugh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hun on the side of the head.
Longabaugh avoids the head kick by Hun.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Longabaugh misses.
Hun takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hun throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fighters circling - Hun throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Longabaugh moves into the clinch successfully.
Longabaugh tries to throw a body punch but Hun avoids it by throwing Longabaugh back against the cage. #BC2#
Hun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hun has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T3#
Longabaugh throws a right hand that misses
and Longabaugh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab by Hun.#ROC2#Longabaugh is rocked!
Hun throws a hook to the side of Longabaugh's head but Longabaugh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hun!
Nice cross by Longabaugh.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hun darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oh Longabaugh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hun misses with a hook
and Longabaugh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Longabaugh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Longabaugh seems to have got his legs back now.
Longabaugh with a nice cross.
The fighters circling - Longabaugh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Longabaugh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hun let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Hun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Longabaugh throws a jab when Hun was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longabaugh ducks under a wild hook from Hun.
A little feinted left hand from Longabaugh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Longabaugh smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hun slips under a jab from Longabaugh.
Nice defenses there by Hun.
A left lands for Hun.
Longabaugh lands a head shot.
Longabaugh thuds his right hand into Hun's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Longabaugh missing with a left hand there. Hun was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Longabaugh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hun.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Harry Alonzo Longabaugh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Attila Hun's cut.
That's time! Longabaugh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Longabaugh throws a jab but it's blocked by Hun.
Longabaugh misses with a lunging right hand
letting Hun counter with a right hand.
Hun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longabaugh.
Hun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hun appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Longabaugh throws a looping overhand right but Hun ducks down to avoid it.
Longabaugh connects with a body shot that sends Hun's belly button to the back.
Longabaugh misses the jab.
Hun takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longabaugh throws a hook but Hun blocks it.
Hun takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Longabaugh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hun avoids the body shot from Longabaugh.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hun! But no joy.#T1#
Hun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hun looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Longabaugh throws a lazy right hand but Hun sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Longabaugh slips a jab from Hun.
Longabaugh bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hun's head backwards.
Longabaugh misses the jab.
Longabaugh avoids the body shot from Hun.
Longabaugh throws a hook to the side of Hun's head but Hun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Longabaugh misses with an uppercut. Hun saw that one coming.
Hun looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot by Longabaugh.
Nice shot by Longabaugh.
Hun misses with a body kick. #T2#
Hun takes one on the button.
The fighters circling - Longabaugh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hun takes one to the chin there.#ROC#Hun is rocked!
Longabaugh's corner calls for a 1-2. Longabaugh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hun is still on wobbly legs! Can Longabaugh finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hun closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hun needs to keep his hands up - Longabaugh had a free shot at his head there.
Hun moves out of range of the strikes.
Hun looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Longabaugh works Hun's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Hun tries to keep at a distance but Longabaugh has taken the fight into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Longabaugh lands a hook that snaps the head of Hun backwards.
Hun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hun working hard to break the clinch.
Longabaugh's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Attila Hun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longabaugh.
Hun seems to have recovered his senses.
Longabaugh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Longabaugh misses with the head strike.
Longabaugh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hun lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Longabaugh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Longabaugh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Longabaugh pushes Hun back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#The cut above Attila Hun's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Longabaugh is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Longabaugh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hun tries to break the clinch but Longabaugh is controlling the position.
Hun wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hun lands a right hand.
Hun misses with the head strike.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 50:46
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Harry Alonzo Longabaugh thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Attila Hun spoke after the fight, saying 'Ko power, solid chin, intelligent, big heart'.

Event: TOF 115
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
Jay looks to land a left hand but Pederson moved out of range nicely.
Pederson tries for a takedown but Jay circles away easily
and Jay counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Pederson misses the target.
Pederson shoots in but Jay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pederson misses with a body shot.
Pederson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pederson back to the cage. Jay follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pederson misses the shot to the body.
Pederson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deanthony Pederson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Pederson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pederson loads up on a big right hand but Jay slips the punch.
Jay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jay has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Jay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pederson.
Jay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pederson.
Pederson looks to throw a body kick
and Jay counters with a thumping low kick.
Jay with a jab.
Nice shot by Jay.
Pederson misses with a takedown
and Jay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pederson thinking. #T2#
Pederson tries for a takedown but Jay circles away easily
and Jay counters with a low kick, right behind Pederson 's knee.
Jay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rock Jay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pederson shoots for a double leg takedown but Jay sprawls well. He's pushed Pederson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pederson misses with an uppercut
and Jay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pederson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jay.
Jay was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jay throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A swing and a miss from Pederson.
Pederson connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Jay tries to clinch up.#TD#
Pederson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jay looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pederson gets to mount! Jay was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Pederson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jay is bucking up trying to escape but Pederson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB#
Pederson looking to secure an arm triangle but Jay defends it well.
Jay is squirming around, avoiding Pederson's attempts to control the action.
Jay tries to hold on but Pederson pushes him away. #T4#
Pederson with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pederson looking to control but Jay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pederson with the ground and pound from mount.
Pederson dominating with strikes here.#SUB#
Pederson looking to secure an arm triangle but Jay defends it well.
Pederson loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Jay scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Pederson land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Pederson stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deanthony Pederson!
Deanthony Pederson retains his middleweight title!
Deanthony Pederson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: RSE 78:
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murray .
It looked like Murray was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Teo King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Murray 's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
King ducks under a wild hook from Murray .
King is trying to counter with his kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murray . That's going to slow King down.
King misses the body punch
and Murray counters with a nice uppercut.
King avoids the body shot from Murray .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murray counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
King throws a leg kick but Murray sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murray on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Jab by King.#CUT2#It looks like Lee Murray has been cut.
King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murray stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murray scores with a head kick. King tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Murray moves out of range as King strikes.
Murray quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A big right from King misses.
King slips under a jab from Murray .
Murray looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murray is looking to wear down King with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
Murray misses with a hook.
King looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murray was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King blocks the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Murray .
King looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
King throws a looping overhand right but Murray ducks down to avoid it.
King with the inside leg kick.
King moves out of range of the body kick from Murray .
King throws out a counter right but Murray avoids it with no problem.
Murray misses with a hook.
King checks the leg kick.
King paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Murray .
King throws a leg kick but Murray sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
King is looking to chop away at Murray 's legs.
And Murray counters with a quick kick to the body but King blocks it.
King connects with a nice looking jab.
King lands a really nice looking cross but Murray seems unphased.
King throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Murray just misses with a punch to the body.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Murray counters with a leg kick.
Murray cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lee Murray will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lee Murray 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murray throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Murray will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
King throws a leg kick that misses.
King lands a body shot.
King misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murray looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
Murray looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.#T1#
King throws out a leg kick but Murray moves out of range and King only half commits.
King cracks Murray with a good jab.
A jab from King misses.
Murray appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
King thows a leg kick but Murray checks it
enabling Murray to counter with a crisp jab.
Murray looks to land a body kick but King moved away.
Murray backing away here, and King unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Murray throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent King stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Murray is just out of range.#T2#
King cracks a nice hook into Murray 's ribs.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murray .
A punch lands to the side of Murray 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#Lee Murray 's cut is getting worse.
Murray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray throws a sloppy body shot
and King makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Murray connects with a body shot.
Murray scores with a hook to the body. King takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
King misses with an uppercut
and Murray makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A low kick from King is predictable there
and Murray counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murray moves away.
King throws a head kick that Murray semi-blocks.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Murray counters with a nice body shot.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Lee Murray is winning the standup battle so far.
King misses with a low kick.
King lands a glancing blow to the side of Murray 's head.#T4#
King scores with a kick to the body.
King walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murray throws a head kick that half lands.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray .
Murray lands a jab to the head.
King walks forward, straight into a front kick from Murray .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lee Murray will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lee Murray 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Murray gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
Murray swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Murray is predictable there
and Murray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Murray is rocked!
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Murray is just out of range.
Oh Murray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
King cracks Murray with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teo King!
Teo King decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RSE 78:
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Hanma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Germanicus .
Germanicus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hanma throws a body punch but Germanicus moves out of range.
Germanicus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hanma with a body shot.
Hanma misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Germanicus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanma connects with a crisp jab.
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Germanicus is just out of range.
Hanma misses the body punch
and Germanicus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Germanicus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Germanicus misses with a body kick.
Germanicus throws a lazy right hand but Hanma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanma was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hanma lands a jab to Germanicus 's midsection.#T1#
Germanicus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hanma is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Hanma.
Germanicus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Germanicus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Romulus Germanicus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Germanicus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hanma takes a swing at Germanicus 's ribcage but misses.
Hanma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Germanicus .
Hanma tries to clinch there but Germanicus circles away. #T2#
Hanma is looking to clinch but Germanicus is avoiding it.
Hanma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Germanicus .
Hanma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Hanma rushes Germanicus and presses him up against the cage.
Germanicus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hanma tries to stall but Germanicus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hanma just leaning against Germanicus , taking a breather.
Germanicus lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Hanma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanma can't find room to land a body shot as Germanicus controls the action.
Germanicus prevents a body shot from Hanma.
Germanicus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hanma avoids it.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Germanicus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Germanicus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanma takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Germanicus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Germanicus .#T3#
Germanicus struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanma controls his hands.
Hanma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Germanicus using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hanma is breathing heavily.
Germanicus digs a right hand underneath Hanma's ribcage. Hanma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Germanicus scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Germanicus .
Germanicus lands a good knee to the midsection. Hanma won't want to take too many of those.
Germanicus scores with a knee to the head.
Germanicus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hanma prevents a body shot from Germanicus .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Germanicus .
Germanicus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hanma or not.
Germanicus lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Germanicus lands a body shot.
Germanicus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hanma lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Germanicus .
Good body shot from Germanicus .
Germanicus lands a nice knee to the body.
Germanicus misses with a punch to the body.
Hanma takes a knee to the side of the body. #T4#
Germanicus tries a body shot but Hanma blocks it.
Hanma has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Germanicus after a bit of a struggle.
Germanicus lands a shot to the body.
Germanicus tries to throw a body punch but Hanma avoids it by throwing Germanicus back against the cage.
Germanicus throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanma.
Germanicus connects with a knee to the head.
Germanicus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Germanicus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hanma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Germanicus throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanma.
Hanma looking to slow down the pace here.
Germanicus lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Germanicus .
Hanma stalling in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Hanma.
Germanicus lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hanma - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Romulus Germanicus dominated that round.
That's time! Hanma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hanma throws a body punch but Germanicus moves out of range.
Hanma is looking to wear down Germanicus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hanma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Germanicus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Germanicus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Germanicus .
Germanicus tries to throw a body punch but Hanma avoids it by throwing Germanicus back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Germanicus obliges.
Germanicus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Germanicus .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germanicus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Germanicus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Germanicus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hanmas head.
Germanicus lands a good knee to the midsection. Hanma won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Germanicus as the two fighters clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Germanicus obliges.
Germanicus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
Germanicus throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanma.
Germanicus lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Romulus Germanicus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Germanicus fails to land.
Knees in the clinch landing for Germanicus .
Germanicus connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hanma's face.
A nice right hand lands inside from Germanicus .
Germanicus tries a body shot but Hanma blocks it.
Hanma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Germanicus struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanma controls his hands.
Hanma taking a breather.
Germanicus scores a nice knee to the body.
Germanicus lands an uppercut.
Germanicus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Germanicus working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#Hanma is rocked!
Germanicus gets through Hanma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Hanma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Germanicus creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hanma with a big uppercut! Hanma tries to clinch up but Germanicus pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hanma to the mat! Hanma covers up and Germanicus unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Romulus Germanicus !

Event: RSE 78:
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Sokolov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laurez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Sokolov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Laurez 's guard.
Laurez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sokolov controls the pace.
Sokolov throws a big right hand that misses.
Sokolov lands a couple of digs.
Laurez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Laurez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sokolov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laurez being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sokolov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Sokolov throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sokolov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've been hearing that Sokolov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sokolov 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.
Sokolov stands up over Laurez , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sokolov wants to control from the top but Laurez keeps moving.
Sokolov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laurez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sokolov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Laurez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sokolov throwing strikes but missing.
Sokolov throwing strikes from guard but Laurez blocks nicely. #T2#
Sokolov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sokolov trying to control the position from guard on top but Laurez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sokolov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sokolov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Laurez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sokolov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sokolov stopping the sweep attempt from Laurez .
Sokolov is looking to work some ground and pound but Laurez has wrist control.
Sokolov is pushing down on Laurez 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Laurez is fighting to maintain full guard but Sokolov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sokolov is controlling the pace.
Sokolov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laurez keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Sokolov seems to be working for a kimura but Laurez defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sokolov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laurez defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sokolov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sokolov 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.
Sokolov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sokolov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laurez 's head. #T4##SUB#
Sokolov is trying to work for a kimura but Laurez is defending well.
Sokolov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sokolov is looking to take a break and control but Laurez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sokolov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Laurez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sokolov.
Sokolov thows a huge punch but Laurez dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Sokolov there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laurez trying to control here.
Laurez is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Sokolov dominated that 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.#R2##TD#
Sokolov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sokolov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laurez can do to turn this around?
Sokolov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sokolov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sokolov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sokolov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laurez 's head.
Sokolov controlling the action here.
Sokolov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laurez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sergei Sokolov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sokolov trying to control the action but Laurez is working from the bottom. #T1#
Sokolov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laurez defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokolov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sokolov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laurez defending well though.
Laurez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Laurez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sokolov.
Sokolov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laurez keeps working.
Sokolov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sokolov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sokolov winds up and cracks Laurez with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Sokolov wants to work for an arm triangle but Laurez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
Sokolov thows a huge punch but Laurez dodges it nicely.
Sokolov trying to mount his opponent but Laurez defends it.
Laurez is trying to get back to full guard.
Sokolov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Sokolov is working for a submission of some sort.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Laurez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sokolov in particular looking to stall.
Sokolov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laurez 's head. #T3##SUB#
Sokolov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sokolov thows a huge punch but Laurez dodges it nicely.
Sokolov is nestled in close to Laurez , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sokolov lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Sokolov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sokolov is looking to take a break and control but Laurez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sokolov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sokolov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sokolov lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Sokolov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sokolov lands with a punch from half guard.
Sokolov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laurez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laurez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sokolov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sokolov throwing strikes from guard but Laurez blocks nicely.
Sokolov advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokolov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sokolov lands some shots froms side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Sokolov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sokolov shoots in and drives through. Laurez sprawls well.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Laurez enables Sokolov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Laurez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sokolov is standing up over Laurez . Laurez looks to escape but Sokolov dives into side control. #REVB#
Laurez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sokolov.
Sokolov throws an elbow but Laurez slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Laurez 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sokolov scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sokolov lands some shots froms side control.
Sokolov working the ground and pound.#T1#
Sokolov working away.
Sokolov lands a few punches from side control.
Sokolov advances nicely into full mount.
The referee warns Laurez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sokolov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Laurez hang on?
Sokolov cracks Laurez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sokolov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #ROC#Laurez is rocked!#SUB#
Sokolov goes for an armbar but Laurez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Laurez .
Sokolov wants to stand up but Laurez is controlling him.
Sokolov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Teofomo Laurez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Sokolov working for a triangle but Laurez defends it easily.
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!
Laurez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sokolov looking for a sweep. Not yet Sokolov, not yet.
Sokolov working a defensive guard here.
Laurez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sokolov is looking to stand up but Laurez isn't so interested in that idea.
Laurez wanted to stand there but Sokolov had control of the position. #T3#
Sokolov working a defensive guard here.
Sokolov pulls Laurez in to control the position.
Sokolov continues to stall.
Sergei Sokolov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Laurez looking to sit in guard and control but Sokolov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sokolov works over Laurez with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sokolov tries to free his leg and advance position but Laurez is retaining full guard.
Sokolov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Laurez 's head.
Sokolov is stalling in the full guard.
Sokolov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sokolov looking to pass the guard.
Sokolov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Laurez keeps the fight on the outside.
Laurez throws a low kick but Sokolov moves out of range easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: ENIGMA 201
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
Ortiz scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Ortiz counters with an outside leg kick.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Ortiz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ortiz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortiz throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones goes for a double leg but Ortiz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ortiz continues to drive forward.
Ortiz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tito Ortiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Double J Jones.
Ortiz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#It looks like Double J Jones has been cut.
Ortiz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Double J Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Ortiz moved out of range nicely.
Ortiz tried to counter with a leg kick but Jones avoided it.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Ortiz counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jones! Ortiz lets Jones back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Jones is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Ortiz does no damage.
Jones wants to counter the offense by Ortiz and move into the clinch position.
Jones slips a jab from Ortiz.#T1#
Ortiz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones tries to clinch there but Ortiz circles away.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Ortiz counters with a straight right hand.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Ortiz finish him?
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Sloppy strikes from Ortiz. Those never looked like landing.
Ortiz is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Jones tries a low kick but Ortiz avoids it.
And Ortiz counters with a quick kick to the body but Jones blocks it.
Ortiz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Ortiz lands a lovely overhand right.
Ortiz scores with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Ortiz is looking to counter punch.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Ortiz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ortiz scores with a shot to the body.
Ortiz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ortiz wants it to stay on the feet.
Ortiz throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ortiz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Ortiz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ortiz connects with a looping right hand.
Jones defending well as Ortiz loads up on a big left hand. #KD#
Ortiz lands a left and a right that send Jones crashing to the mat, dazed. Ortiz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jones looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortiz scoring well with a low kick there.
Ortiz fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Jones out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tito Ortiz!

Event: C301: Queiroz vs Gora
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Cruz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Spencer on his heels. He'll look to pass Spencer's guard now, I'm sure.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spencer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Spencer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cruz controls the pace.
Spencer keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spencer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cruz working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Cruz keeps trying to improve his position.
Spencer trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cruz ducks right into an uppercut from Spencer. #CUT#It looks like Ricardo Cruz has been cut.
Spencer lands a jab to Cruz's midsection.#TD2#
Cruz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Spencer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cruz is in Spencer's guard.
Spencer keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Spencer pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Spencer keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Spencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spencer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom. #T3#
Cruz chips away with some ground and pound.
Spencer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cruz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spencer is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spencer misses with a body kick.
Spencer connects with an inside leg kick.
Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spencer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4#
Cruz dives in for a single leg takedown but Spencer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Spencer is looking to counter punch.
Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spencer pinned against the cage. Spencer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James Spencer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Cruz.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Spencer circles away easily
and Spencer counters with a nice leg kick.
Spencer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz tries to move into range but Spencer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've been told by Spencer's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Spencer circles away easily#KD#
and Spencer counters with a nice right hand that sends Cruz toppling to the canvas! Cruz scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Spencer finish him?!#ROC#Cruz is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Spencer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Cruz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spencer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Spencer circles away easily#KD#
and Spencer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cruz! Spencer lets Cruz back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Spencer finish him?
Cruz misses with a takedown
and Spencer counters with a big left hand that crumples Cruz! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Spencer!
A pretty intense looking James Spencer took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: C302: Cheese vs Albatross III
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Assndrop connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nurmagomedov's hands.
Maurits Assndrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assndrop fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nurmagomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nurmagomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the side of Assndrop's head but Assndrop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nurmagomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Assndrop utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov is fighting to break Assndrop's control of his arms but Assndrop is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Assndrop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Assndrop has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nurmagomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Assndrop's legs - danger averted.
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Assndrop is retaining full guard. #T1#
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Assndrop is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Nurmagomedov cracks Assndrop with a solid left hand.
Nurmagomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Assndrop is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nurmagomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Assndrop is trying to keep Nurmagomedov in close.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nurmagomedov stands up over Assndrop, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Assndrop works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov postures up in Assndrop's guard and throws a big left but Assndrop blocks it.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Assndrop is keeping the position.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Assndrop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Nurmagomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Assndrop keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nurmagomedov content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Assndrop throws up his legs and catches Nurmagomedov in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Nurmagomedov tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Assndrop! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Maurits Assndrop!
After winning the bout, Maurits Assndrop thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 111
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Guru keeps the fight on the outside.
Guru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Guru swats away the attempt to clinch by Panda.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Guru.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guru paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Panda shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Guru wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Guru can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T1#
Guru tries to kick Panda off in order to stand up. Panda Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Guru is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Guru is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Panda has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Guru is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Panda yanks on the arm and Guru is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Panda.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mad Panda!

Event: RSE 74:
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Karter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A big right from Dick misses.
Dick misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Dick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Dick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dick throws a leg kick
and Karter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Karter misses with a hook. Dick ducked under it nicely.
Dick appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Dick throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Karter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dick tries to clinch there but Karter circles away.
Karter motions for Dick to come forward. Karter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karter.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Karter - that will leave a mark!
Nice shot by Karter.#CUT2#It looks like Sergeant Dick has been cut.
Dick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Karter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dick misses with a low kick. #KD2#
Karter feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dick sprawling to the canvas! Dick rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Karter finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dick misses with a double jab
and Karter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dick is breathing heavily.
Dick sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#KD2#
Karter drops Dick with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dick looks back up at him and smiles so Karter waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Dick is rocked!#CUT2#Sergeant Dick's cut is getting worse.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Karter.
Dick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dick swings widly with a right hand
and Karter counters with a crisp right that sends Dick to the canvas! Karter follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamar Karter!

Event: RSE 74:
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Anthony Jones throws a head kick but Ngannou Jones moves out of range.
Ngannou Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anthony Jones as he jumps to the side.
Ngannou Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Anthony Jones has knocked Ngannou Jones down with a huge combo! Anthony Jones steps away and waves a wobbly Ngannou Jones back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Ngannou Jones is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ngannou Jones has been cut.
Anthony Jones drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Ngannou Jones's head, knocking him out cold! Anthony Jones is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Jones!

Event: SMASH: Furioto vs Marcus
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Hun counters with a flying knee. Nice.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
We've been told by Hun's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hun throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hun throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hun takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hun scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hun.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hun.
Smith tries to clinch up but Hun circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Smith tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Hun up against the cage.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Hun presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith. #CUT2#It looks like Attila Hun has been cut.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#BC#
Hun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot lands for Hun.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Hun's defenses. #CL2#
Smith rushes Hun and presses him up against the cage.
Hun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Hun backwards.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hun.#BC#
Hun breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Smith cracks Hun with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hun, pushing him back against the cage.
Hun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Hun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hun staying out of range there.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hun counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#That has opened up Chad Smith's cut even more.#T3#
Hun walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but Hun moves away
and Hun counters with a nice body shot. #KD#
Hun lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Hun takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Smith moves to clinch but Hun breaks away #KD#
and Hun counters with a crisp one two that drops Smith! Hun thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Smith to his feet! Smith is in big trouble!#ROC#Smith is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hun manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Hun finish him?
Smith works the jab nicely.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Hun back into the cage.
Hun prevents a body shot from Smith.
Hun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hun is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Hun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hun tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith prevents Hun from breaking the clinch.#T4#
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Hun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow. #BC#
Hun breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Smith clinches up with Hun and pushes him back against the cage.
Hun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hun blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith tries to work over Hun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hun's defenses.
Hun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Hun controls the action.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hun blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Hun tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Hun back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chad Smith will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Hun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smith tries to clinch up but Hun circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Hun against the cage.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Hun is trying to break free.
A right hand to the body from Hun. #BC#
Hun breaks the clinch.
Smith cracks Hun with an open hand slap.
Smith wants to clinch
and Hun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Smith misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Hun's shoulder, as Hun tries to avoid the shot.
Hun throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Smith misses with a hook.
Hun swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith darts in trying to clinch
and Hun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Hun saw that one coming.
Smith cracks Hun with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hun keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hun counter with a right hand. #CUT#The cut above Chad Smith's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Hun pushes him off.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Hun throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Hun to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Smith misses with a jab to the body
enabling Hun to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hun chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Hun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#Chad Smith's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hun slips under a jab.
Smith tries to clinch there but Hun circles away.
Hun connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Attila Hun!
A very excited looking Attila Hun made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TOF 109
Date: May 03, 2024

#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Halkias finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Martell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Halkias throws a big counter combination but Martell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Halkias connects with a body shot that sends Martell's belly button to the back.
Martell shoots and misses
and Halkias counters with a straight right hand.
Halkias fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martell manages to avoid it.
Halkias misses with a low kick as Martell jumps back.
A head kick by Martell misses
and Halkias counters with a stiff right hand.
Halkias moves out of range as Martell strikes.
Martell lands a jab-cross combination.
Halkias looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Halkias lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halkias throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martell throws out a counter right but Halkias avoids it with no problem.
Halkias tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martell swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Halkias misses with a body shot.
Martell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Halkias finds it's way round the side to connect with Martell's head.
Halkias throws a lazy uppercut
and Martell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halkias throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halkias swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Martell.
Martell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Halkias misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martell.
Martell avoids the body shot from Halkias.
Martell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Halkias lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab lands there for Halkias.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Halkias. Martell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halkias cracks a nice hook into Martell's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halkias misses with a lunging right hand
and Martell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halkias fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Martell misses with an uppercut
and Halkias cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Halkias defending well as Martell loads up on a big left hand.
Martell looks to land a body kick but Halkias moved away.
Martell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stavros Halkias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martell ducks right into an uppercut from Halkias. #T3#
Halkias misses the jab.
Martell counters with a body kick.
Halkias fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martell manages to avoid it.
Martell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Halkias just misses with a punch to the body.
Martell misses with a hook. Halkias ducked under it nicely.
Halkias looks to throw the jab but Martell is out of range. #KD2#
Martell lands a big right hand that sends Halkias crashing to the mat! Martell stays standing though and waves Halkias back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Stavros Halkias has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halkias looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Halkias closes the distance but Martell moves to the side
and Martell counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Halkias badly! He tries to strike back but Martell puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Halkias out cold! Oh man, Halkias will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Quentain Martell!

Event: TOF 108
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Atunes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karlsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Atunes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karlsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Atunes blocks a jab.#CL#
Karlsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Karlsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Atunes is looking to control Karlsson's arms but Karlsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Atunes has his back to the cage.
Atunes misses with a punch on the inside.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Karlsson.
Atunes throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atunes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Karlsson scoring well with a low kick there. #T1##CL#
Karlsson moves into the clinch.
Karlsson tries to work over Atunes 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atunes tries a body shot but Karlsson blocks it.
Karlsson tries to work over Atunes 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karlsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Atunes avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the cage.
Atunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Karlsson.
Karlsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
Atunes missing with knees to the body.
Atunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Atunes blocks it.
Karlsson tries to work over Atunes 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson tries to work over Atunes 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karlsson misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes lands a hook that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karlsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Karlsson.
Atunes tries a body shot but Karlsson blocks it.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
Atunes wants to stall.
Atunes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Karlsson.
Karlsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Atunes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like Jonas Karlsson has been cut.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Atunes blocks it.
Karlsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson.
Atunes looking to stall. #BC#
Karlsson breaks from the clinch.
Karlsson feints and then cracks Atunes 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Atunes down. #T3#
Karlsson jabs Atunes right on the nose. Atunes blinks but takes it well.
Karlsson throws a leg kick
and Atunes counters with a three punch combo that has Karlsson backing up. Karlsson nods at Atunes to acknowledge the strikes.
Karlsson looks to land a body kick but Atunes moved away.
Atunes throws a body kick that misses.
Atunes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karlsson.
It looked like Karlsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Karlsson clinches with his opponent.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson lands with a light punch inside.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Atunes avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the cage. #BC#
Karlsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Atunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Karlsson sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Atunes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Atunes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karlsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Atunes throws a push kick but Karlsson slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Atunes .
Atunes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Karlsson has managed to clinch.
Atunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Karlsson.
A short right from Karlsson.
A short body shot lands from Karlsson as the two fighters clinch. #T5#
Atunes misses with the head strike.
Karlsson blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atunes .
Karlsson lands a body punch. #BC#
Karlsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jao Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karlsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Atunes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karlsson checks the leg kick.
Atunes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Karlsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Atunes .
Nice straight punches there by Karlsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karlsson.
Karlsson jabs Atunes right on the nose. Atunes blinks but takes it well.
Karlsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Karlsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Atunes . Atunes obviously looking to wear him down. #T6#
Atunes misses with an uppercut
and Karlsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Atunes misses with a two punch combination.
Atunes scores with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Atunes misses.
Atunes scoring well with a low kick there.
Atunes tried to score with a low kick but Karlsson checks it.
Atunes looks to throw a body kick
and Karlsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karlsson throws a nice looking combination but Atunes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karlsson is looking to clinch. #T7#
Atunes throws a lazy uppercut
and Karlsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Karlsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Atunes should have avoided that one.
Karlsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Atunes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Atunes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Atunes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Karlsson will feel that in the morning.
Atunes misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Karlsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Atunes misses with a low kick as Karlsson jumps back.
Karlsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
An inside leg kick lands from Karlsson.
Karlsson scores with a nice body kick. #T8#
Karlsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Atunes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Karlsson lands a leg kick that knocks Atunes off balance momentarily.
Atunes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Karlsson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Atunes moves out of range of the leg kick from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a two punch combination.
Atunes throws out a loose jab but Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T9#
Atunes throws a sloppy head kick
letting Karlsson counter with a right hand.
Karlsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses.
Karlsson scores with a jab to the body.
Atunes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Atunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karlsson.
Atunes throws an off balance right hand
and Karlsson counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Atunes finds it's way through Karlsson's defenses.
Karlsson checks a leg kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Karlsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonas Karlsson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Atunes throws a leg kick but Karlsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Atunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Atunes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karlsson on the side of the head.
Atunes throws a poor cross that misses
and Karlsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atunes can do to turn this around?
Karlsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes .
Karlsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Atunes throws out a leg kick but Karlsson moves out of range and Atunes only half commits.
Atunes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T1#
Karlsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Atunes blocks the body kick.
Karlsson digs a good body shot into Atunes 's ribs.
A low kick lands for Atunes .
A jab from Atunes finds it's way through Karlsson's defenses. #CL#
Karlsson moves into range and clinches up with Atunes .
Karlsson blocking some punches.
Karlsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atunes 's elbow.
Atunes misses with a body punch.
Atunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Karlsson.
Atunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Atunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Karlsson.
Karlsson gets through Atunes 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Atunes lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atunes .
Atunes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Atunes blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Karlsson breaks from the clinch.
A cross from Karlsson lands.
Atunes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karlsson checks it well.
Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
Atunes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Donk. Karlsson catches Atunes right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Jao Atunes has been cut.
Atunes 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karlsson misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Atunes thows a leg kick but Karlsson checks it
and Karlsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karlsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karlsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Atunes takes a swing at Karlsson's ribcage but misses.
Atunes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Atunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karlsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karlsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Atunes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Karlsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Atunes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Karlsson lands a really nice looking cross but Atunes seems unphased.
Karlsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Atunes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karlsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Atunes . That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karlsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karlsson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karlsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karlsson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Karlsson moves forwards but Atunes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Karlsson moves out of range of the body kick.
As Atunes backs away, Karlsson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T5#
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Karlsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Karlsson closes the distance and clinches.
Atunes has a couple of punches blocked by Karlsson.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Atunes avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Karlsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karlsson.
Atunes lands a nice knee to the body.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Atunes avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the cage.
Atunes wants to stall.
Atunes is struggling to control the position.
Come on Atunes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T6#
A short right from Karlsson on the inside.
Atunes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Karlsson works on Atunes 's body with a couple of short punches.
Atunes is breathing heavily.
Karlsson blocks a body shot from Atunes . #BC#
Karlsson breaks from the clinch.
Atunes walks into a left hand.
Karlsson catches Atunes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Karlsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC#Atunes is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Atunes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karlsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karlsson, as that shot connected.
Atunes is still on wobbly legs! Can Karlsson finish him?#T7#
Karlsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Atunes circles away.
Atunes seems to have recovered his senses.
Atunes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Atunes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karlsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Atunes 's head.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Karlsson moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Karlsson misses the target.
Atunes 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.
Karlsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Atunes blocks a leg kick.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Karlsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Atunes scores with a leg kick.
Karlsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atunes . #T8#
Karlsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Atunes .
Karlsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karlsson connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Karlsson has managed to clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Karlsson as Atunes tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Karlsson. #T9#
Atunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karlsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Karlsson throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Atunes misses.
Karlsson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL#
Karlsson clinches.
Jonas Karlsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Atunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes gets through Karlsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
Atunes looking to stall.
Atunes blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Karlsson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Atunes misses with a kick to the body.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Atunes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karlsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Atunes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Karlsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Atunes . That did some damage!
Karlsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Atunes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karlsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Atunes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Atunes throws the kick towards the body but Karlsson avoids it.
Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atunes moves away.
Atunes flicks out a counter leg kick but Karlsson steps away.
Atunes misses with a right hand
and Karlsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Atunes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Karlsson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Karlsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Atunes under the eye.
Karlsson wants to clinch.#T2#
A low kick from Atunes is predictable there #KD#
and Karlsson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Atunes ! Karlsson lets Atunes back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Karlsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atunes .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Atunes avoids a kick to the body.
Atunes lands with a nice body punch.
Karlsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Atunes .
You can see that Atunes has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Atunes with a nice cross.#T3#
Karlsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Atunes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karlsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Atunes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Atunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karlsson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Karlsson connects with a body shot that sends Atunes 's belly button to the back.
Karlsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Karlsson connects with a body shot that sends Atunes 's belly button to the back.
Jonas Karlsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Atunes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karlsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Karlsson forces Atunes back against the cage and clinches.
Atunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atunes stalling.
Atunes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karlsson scores with a shoulder strike. #T5#
A right hook to the body lands for Karlsson.
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karlsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Karlsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Atunes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karlsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Karlsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Atunes circles away.
It seemed like Atunes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karlsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Atunes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Karlsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Karlsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T6#
Karlsson lands with a hook. Atunes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Atunes throws a hook but Karlsson avoids it easily.
It appears Karlsson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Karlsson tests Atunes 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Atunes misses
and Karlsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Karlsson clinches.
Atunes landing knees to the head.
Karlsson misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes lands an uppercut.#T7#
Atunes is trying to stall.
Atunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson wants to break free but Atunes has control.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Atunes .
Atunes misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Atunes working aggressively here. #BC#
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atunes is looking to land body kicks.
Atunes misses with a right hand
and Karlsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Atunes gets tackled into the cage by Karlsson. Karlsson maintains the clinch.
Jao Atunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T8#
Atunes has a couple of punches blocked by Karlsson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Atunes .
Karlsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atunes 's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Atunes fails to land.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Atunes blocks it.
Atunes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Karlsson is keeping busy.
Atunes working aggressively here.
Karlsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Atunes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karlsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atunes .
Atunes misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atunes blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Karlsson.#T9#
Atunes lands a front kick.
Karlsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Karlsson forces Atunes back against the cage and clinches.
Atunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karlsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
Atunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
A hook to the body from Karlsson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Atunes or not.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonas Karlsson!
After winning the bout, Jonas Karlsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 107
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
No joy there for Braxton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jay misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Braxton misses its target.
Braxton throws a poor cross that misses
and Jay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Braxton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jay.
Jay on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#It looks like Rock Jay has been cut.
Braxton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jay slips under a jab from Braxton.
Jay tries a quick counter leg kick but Braxton is wise to it.
Braxton throws a hook to the side of Jay's head but Jay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braxton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jay throws a hook but Braxton blocks it.
Braxton half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Braxton just misses with a punch to the body.
Braxton misses with an uppercut
and Braxton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Braxton throws a body shot but no joy.
Jay let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jay loads up on a big right hand but Braxton slips the punch.
Jay connects with a body shot.
Braxton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Braxton misses with a lunging right hand
and Jay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Braxton checks a low kick from Jay.
Braxton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Braxton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Danny Braxton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Braxton throws a hook but Jay blocks it.#T2#
Braxton throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Jay to counter with a crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Braxton checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Braxton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jay misses with a hook to the body
and Braxton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A cross from Jay lands.
Braxton tries a head kick but it misses.
Braxton misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Jay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jay slips a straight right by Braxton.
Good work by Braxton as he checks the leg kick.
Jay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Braxton.#T3#
Jay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Braxton defending well as Jay loads up on a big left hand.
Braxton misses with a looping left.
Jay punishes Braxton's body with a nice straight punch.
Jay throws the left hand but Braxton avoids the punch easily.
Braxton misses with a hook
and Jay counters with a right hand to the body.
Braxton missing with a left hand there. Jay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jay looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Braxton misses the jab.
Jay only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jay misses with a low kick.#T4#
Jay throws a low kick, looking for Braxton's leg but Braxton calmly moves out of range.
Braxton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Braxton looks to land a left hand but Jay moved out of range nicely.
Braxton thows a leg kick but Jay checks it
and Jay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braxton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jay.
Braxton fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jay just manages to avoid it.
Braxton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jay counters with a straight right hand.
Jay misses with a body kick.
Jay staying out of range there.
Jay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Braxton.
Braxton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T5##CL2#
Jay takes the fight into the clinch.
Jay lands a left hand. #BC#
Braxton breaks the clinch.
Braxton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Braxton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jay's head backwards.
Good work by Jay as he checks the leg kick.
A big left from Braxton misses.
Jay tries to counter with a clinch but Braxton shakes him off and moves away.
A shot to the body from Braxton misses
and Jay counters with an inside leg kick.
Braxton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Braxton sizes up Jay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Braxton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T6#
Braxton throws a hook but Jay avoids it easily.
Jay just misses with a punch to the body.
Braxton digs a good hook to Jay's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Braxton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jay counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Braxton misses with a series of wild punches.
Jay lands a high kick!
Braxton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Braxton looks to score with a jab to the body but Jay is just out of range.
Jay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T7#
A big left from Braxton misses.
A good leg kick by Jay.
Braxton ducks right into an uppercut from Jay.
Jay closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jay has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Braxton finds it's way round the side to connect with Jay's head.
Jay has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jay lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Braxton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Braxton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Braxton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jay goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've been told by Braxton's head coaches at Temple of Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Braxton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T8#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jay throws a body kick that misses
and Braxton counters with a straight right hand.
Braxton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jay.
Braxton clobbers Jay with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#That has opened up Rock Jay's cut even more.
Braxton checks the leg kick.
Braxton walks into a left hand.
Braxton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jay.
Braxton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Braxton looks to score with a jab to the body but Jay is just out of range.
Braxton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jay.
An inside leg kick lands from Braxton.
Jay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T9#
Jay misses with a body kick.
Jay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Braxton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Braxton misses the body punch
and Jay counters with an outside leg kick.
Braxton throws a nice looking combination but Jay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch lands to the side of Braxton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Braxton throws a head kick that misses.
Jay scores with a jab to the head.
Jay slips under a jab from Braxton.
Jay now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Braxton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jay.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rock Jay will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rock Jay's cut.
That's time! Braxton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Braxton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jay lands a nice looking body shot.
Jay blocks a jab.
Braxton throws a head kick but Jay moves out of range.
Jay lands a slapping body shot.
Jay moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jay swings for the body but Braxton moves out of range.
Braxton was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braxton looks to throw the jab but Jay is out of range.
Braxton misses with a looping right.
Jay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A left lands for Jay.
Braxton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Jay lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jay swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Braxton.
Jay works Braxton's body with a nice hook.
Braxton looks to score with a jab to the body but Jay is just out of range.
Braxton fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Jay on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Braxton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jay counters with a leg kick.
Braxton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rock Jay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Braxton lands with a straight right. Jay didn't see that one coming.
Braxton misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Jay counters with a nice right hand that sends Braxton toppling to the canvas! Braxton scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jay finish him?!#ROC2#Braxton is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Danny Braxton has been cut.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Braxton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oh Braxton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A swing and a miss from Braxton.
Jay now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jay lands a jab to Braxton's midsection.
Braxton seems to have got his legs back now.
Braxton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jay lands a lovely overhand right.
Jay digs a good body shot into Braxton's ribs.
BOOM! Jay lands a beautiful left hook that drops Braxton. Braxton tries to recover but Jay is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Braxton lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rock Jay!

Event: C297: Albatross vs Payer III
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Hasapis shoots for a double leg takedown but Spencer sprawls well. He's pushed Hasapis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Hasapis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Spencer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hasapis looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Spencer is avoiding damage well.
Hasapis lands a few punches from side control.
Spencer taking a bit of punishment here - Hasapis scoring with strikes.
Hasapis has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Spencer!
Hasapis unloads with some shots from mount but Spencer bucks and avoids them well.
Hasapis wants to control the pace but Spencer is squirming around nicely.
Hasapis looking to ground and pound but Spencer is blocking nicely. #T1#
Spencer can't escape the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spencer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hasapis wants to control the pace but Spencer is squirming around nicely.
Spencer holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hasapis tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hasapis landing strikes from the mount.
Hasapis throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Spencer because Hasapis loaded up on that one.
Spencer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hasapis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hasapis tries to control but Spencer wriggling away.
Hasapis content just to control the position here. #T2#
Hasapis misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hasapis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Spencer?
Hasapis thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hasapis with a couple of short strikes.
Hasapis thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #SUB#
Hasapis looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hasapis controlling from mount. #T3#
Hasapis throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Spencer is squirming around, avoiding Hasapis's attempts to control the action.
Hasapis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hasapis throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hasapis landing strikes from the mount.
Spencer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
BOOM! Hasapis connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hasapis punching from mount but Spencer doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB#
Hasapis looking to secure an arm triangle but Spencer defends it well.
Hasapis 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.
Hasapis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
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!
Hasapis unloads with some shots from mount but Spencer bucks and avoids them well.
Hasapis lands a nice shot to the head.
Hasapis sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fotos Hasapis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hasapis wants to clinch.
Spencer throws out a counter right but Hasapis avoids it with no problem.
Hasapis with the inside leg kick.
Hasapis throws a head kick that misses
and Spencer counters with a big head kick but Hasapis shrugs it off.
Hasapis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasapis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spencer takes one on the button.
Hasapis tries to clinch but Spencer moves away
and Spencer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hasapis tries to clinch up but Spencer circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Hasapis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hasapis throws a head kick that misses.
Spencer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hasapis with a body shot.
Hasapis throws a hook but Spencer blocks it.
Spencer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hasapis with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Hasapis - just one landing.
Hasapis swings widly with a right hand
and Hasapis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Fotos Hasapis has been cut.
Spencer blocks a jab.#TD#
Hasapis gets the takedown into side control.
Spencer avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hasapis.
Spencer wants to control but Hasapis postures up.#T2#
Spencer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hasapis wants to get back to full guard.
Hasapis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Spencer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Spencer's back!
Hasapis misses with punches from the back.
Hasapis throwing strikes and Spencer squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
A nice elbow there by Hasapis.
Hasapis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spencer can do to turn this around?
Spencer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hasapis. #SUB#
Hasapis has control of Spencer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Spencer regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T3#
Spencer is looking to improve his position but Hasapis isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hasapis moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Spencer has worked his arm free - good work by Spencer!
Hasapis throws an elbow but Spencer slips to the side and avoids it well.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hasapis scoring with punches from side control.
Hasapis lands a nice forearm strike.
The ground and pound from Hasapis seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Fotos Hasapis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hasapis trying to control the action but Spencer is working from the bottom.
Spencer is trying to control Hasapis's posture but Hasapis avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hasapis wants to control but Spencer is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fotos Hasapis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fotos Hasapis's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hasapis scores with a leg kick.
Fotos Hasapis is winning the standup battle so far.
Hasapis misses with a body shot
and Spencer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hasapis misses with a takedown attempt
and Spencer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hasapis moves away from the strike by Spencer.
Spencer just misses with a punch to the body.
Hasapis fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spencer just manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Hasapis. Beautiful body shot.
Hasapis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spencer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hasapis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spencer avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Spencer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Hasapis misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hasapis is defended easily by Spencer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fotos Hasapis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hasapis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Spencer to the ground. Hasapis is now in Spencer's guard.
Hasapis is looking to work some ground and pound but Spencer has wrist control.
Hasapis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Hasapis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spencer is controlling Hasapis's posture.
Hasapis trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom.
Hasapis landing with the ground and pound.
Hasapis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
James Spencer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hasapis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Spencer's head.#SUB#
Hasapis has gone for a leg lock! Spencer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hasapis's guard.#REVB#
Hasapis working a defensive guard but Spencer manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hasapis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Spencer's best efforts.#SUB#
Hasapis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spencer pulls his head out easily.
Spencer is looking to take a break and control but Hasapis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hasapis is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Hasapis is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Hasapis actively working from the bottom here.
Spencer prevents Hasapis from improving his position.
Spencer trying to control from half guard but Hasapis is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hasapis is looking to control Spencer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hasapis avoid being mounted?

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fotos Hasapis!
During a confident post fight interview, Fotos Hasapis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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