Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HRL25 Momomoto vs Sidorov
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Fonzarelli fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Fonzarelli manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Personal Space on his heels. He'll look to pass Personal Space's guard now, I'm sure.
Fonzarelli has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Sprawl N Brawl. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Personal Space tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Personal Space working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fonzarelli.
Personal Space looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fonzarelli is one step ahead there.
Personal Space looking to control.
Fonzarelli chips away with some ground and pound.
Fonzarelli lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fonzarelli lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fonzarelli stands up over Personal Space, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fonzarelli working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Personal Space's head.
Personal Space has momentary wrist control but Fonzarelli slips an elbow through the middle.
Fonzarelli controls from within his opponent's guard.
Personal Space is trying to control the position but Fonzarelli postures up. #T1#
Personal Space seems keen to control Fonzarelli's posture.
Fonzarelli with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fonzarelli makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fonzarelli postures up in Personal Space's guard and throws a big left but Personal Space blocks it.
Personal Space looking for a sweep. Not yet Personal Space, not yet.
Fonzarelli works over Personal Space with some ground and pound from guard.
Personal Space working a defensive guard here.
Fonzarelli keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Personal Space's head.
Fonzarelli won't allow Personal Space to sweep him here.
Personal Space is pulling down on Fonzarelli's head to control his posture. #T2#
Personal Space is trying to keep Fonzarelli in close.
Fonzarelli scoring with some ground and pound.
Fonzarelli postures up and lands a big shot to Personal Space's brow.
Fonzarelli stands up over Personal Space, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fonzarelli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Personal Space is keeping the position for now.
Fonzarelli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fonzarelli postures up in Personal Space's guard and throws a big left but Personal Space blocks it.
Fonzarelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Personal Space is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fonzarelli is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fonzarelli postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fonzarelli throwing strikes from guard but Personal Space blocks nicely.
Fonzarelli with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Personal Space is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fonzarelli is controlling him.
Personal Space on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Personal Space tries to get out of the position.
Fonzarelli trying to control but Personal Space is working from the bottom.
Fonzarelli working some strikes from top position.
Fonzarelli chips away with some ground and pound.
Personal Space working a defensive guard here.
Fonzarelli preventing the sweep.
Fonzarelli distracts Personal Space with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fonzarelli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Personal Space not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fonzarelli wants to control from the top but Personal Space keeps moving.
Personal Space is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fonzarelli with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#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.
Fonzarelli scoring with some ground and pound.
Fonzarelli working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Personal Space not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Personal Space wants to sweep here but Fonzarelli controlling him for the moment.
Fonzarelli scoring with some ground and pound.
Fonzarelli with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fonzarelli's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fonzarelli distracts Personal Space with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fonzarelli distracts Personal Space with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fonzarelli is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fonzarelli working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#Personal Space is rocked!
Fonzarelli working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Personal Space is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Personal Space wants to sweep but no luck.
Personal Space trying to keep a closed guard but Fonzarelli is proving a slippery customer.
Fonzarelli postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Author Fonzarelli dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Fonzarelli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Personal Space counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Personal Space seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
Personal Space clinches.
Personal Space prevents the takedown attempt.
Fonzarelli is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Personal Space pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Phillip Personal Space has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Author Fonzarelli.
Fonzarelli is working for takedown but Personal Space is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice body punch from Personal Space.
Fonzarelli is trying to drag Personal Space to the mat but Personal Space just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Personal Space is pressed up against the cage. Fonzarelli has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Personal Space down to the mat. Personal Space avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fonzarelli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Personal Space with a jab.
Personal Space lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Personal Space lands a nice hook to Fonzarelli's body. Fonzarelli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fonzarelli is breathing heavily.
Fonzarelli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fonzarelli avoids the body shot from Personal Space.
Fonzarelli fails with a takedown attempt.
Personal Space is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Personal Space connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fonzarelli momentarily.
Fonzarelli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Personal Space feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fonzarellis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fonzarelli shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fonzarelli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Personal Space has taken the fight to the clinch.
Personal Space prevents a takedown attempt there.
Personal Space prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Personal Space.
Personal Space prevents a takedown attempt there.
Personal Space gets underhooks to prevent Fonzarelli's takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Personal Space.
Personal Space lands a shot to the body.
Personal Space is pressed up against the cage. Fonzarelli has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Personal Space down to the mat. Personal Space avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Personal Space is looking to wear down Fonzarelli with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Fonzarelli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Fonzarelli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice shot lands for Personal Space.#CL#
Personal Space clinches.
Fonzarelli takes a shot to the head.
Personal Space digs a right hand into Fonzarelli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fonzarelli's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Personal Space.
Fonzarelli is looking to take this one to the mat.
Personal Space scores with a shot to the side of Fonzarelli's head.
Personal Space cracks Fonzarelli with a nice body shot.
Personal Space lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Personal Space.
A right hook to the body lands for Personal Space.
Fonzarelli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phillip Personal Space has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Personal Space lands a shot to the body.
Personal Space lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Personal Space softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Personal Space.
Personal Space lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fonzarelli backwards. #T3#
Personal Space lands a shoulder strike.
Personal Space lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Personal Space.
Personal Space cracks Fonzarelli with a nice body shot.
Personal Space lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Personal Space.
A nice left hand lands by Personal Space.
Personal Space lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fonzarelli backwards. #ROC#Fonzarelli is rocked!
A hook to the body from Personal Space.
A short right from Personal Space.
Fonzarelli is still on wobbly legs! Can Personal Space finish him?
Personal Space digs a right hand into Fonzarelli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fonzarelli's gas tank.
Personal Space lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Personal Space creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Fonzarelli's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Fonzarelli drops to his knees and Personal Space pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phillip Personal Space!
A very excited looking Phillip Personal Space 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: HFL18 Lemon vs Oystenteller
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Fonzarelli shoots in and drives through. Yo Ka sprawls well.
Fonzarelli tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yo Ka defends well and Fonzarelli ends up having to push Yo Ka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fonzarelli is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yo Ka is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Author Fonzarelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yo Ka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yo Ka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fonzarelli is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yo Ka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yo Ka leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fonzarelli can't get the takedown.
Yo Ka gets through Fonzarelli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yo Ka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yo Ka.
Yo Ka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yo Ka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fonzarelli up against the cage.
Fonzarelli goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yo Ka prevents it. #BC2#
Yo Ka manages to break the clinch. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fonzarelli.
Yo Ka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Park Yo Ka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yo Ka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fonzarelli shoots in but no luck this time.
Yo Ka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fonzarelli.
Yo Ka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Fonzarelli gets a double leg takedown into Yo Ka's guard.
Yo Ka controlling Fonzarelli's posture. #SUB2#
Fonzarelli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yo Ka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fonzarelli has managed to get both his arms back between Yo Ka's legs - danger averted.
Yo Ka seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Yo Ka trying to control the position.
Yo Ka pulls Fonzarelli in close to his closed guard and prevents Fonzarelli from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fonzarelli throws a big right hand that misses.
Fonzarelli throws a strike but Yo Ka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yo Ka is stalling in the full guard.
Fonzarelli wants to hit a sweep here but Yo Ka passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fonzarelli there! #T3#
Fonzarelli keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fonzarelli is squirming around, avoiding Yo Ka's attempts to control the action.
Yo Ka raining down shots from the mount!#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.
Fonzarelli is squirming around, avoiding Yo Ka's attempts to control the action.
Fonzarelli blocking the ground and pound.
Yo Ka trying to control but Fonzarelli is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Yo Ka goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fonzarelli is on top in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Park Yo Ka dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Fonzarelli closes the distance and clinches up with Yo Ka, looking for a takedown. Fonzarelli pushes Yo Ka against the cage but Yo Ka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yo Ka throws out a powerful jab.
Yo Ka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fonzarelli manages to avoid it.
Yo Ka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yo Ka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fonzarelli on the side of the head.
Yo Ka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fonzarelli with a poor takedown
letting Yo Ka counter with a right hand.
Fonzarelli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yo Ka pinned against the cage. Yo Ka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Author Fonzarelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fonzarelli shoots in for a takedown but Yo Ka shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Yo Ka as Fonzarelli shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yo Ka! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fonzarelli shoots in looking for a takedown. Yo Ka tries to sprawl out of it but Fonzarelli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yo Ka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fonzarelli with a poor takedown
and Yo Ka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yo Ka scores with a punch to the head.
Fonzarelli shoots in for a double leg but Yo Ka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Fonzarelli shoots in looking for a takedown. Yo Ka tries to sprawl out of it but Fonzarelli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yo Ka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yo Ka lands a jab to Fonzarelli's midsection.
Yo Ka missing with a left hand there. Fonzarelli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fonzarelli misses with a takedown
and Yo Ka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yo Ka scores with a jab to the body.
Fonzarelli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yo Ka sprawls well. Yo Ka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fonzarelli gets slowly back to his feet.
Yo Ka misses with a straight left.
Fonzarelli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yo Ka counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Fonzarelli fails to land the takedown.
Fonzarelli fails with a takedown attempt.
Yo Ka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fonzarelli tries for a takedown but Yo Ka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Yo Ka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yo Ka just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Yo Ka. Beautiful body shot.
Fonzarelli shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fonzarelli shoots in looking for a takedown. Yo Ka tries to sprawl out of it but Fonzarelli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yo Ka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yo Ka lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Fonzarelli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fonzarelli shoots in but Yo Ka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fighters circling - Yo Ka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yo Ka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fonzarelli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yo Ka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yo Ka with a jab.
Yo Ka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fonzarelli darts in looking for a takedown but Yo Ka gets double underhooks and turns Fonzarelli into the cage.
Yo Ka is pressed up against the cage. Fonzarelli has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yo Ka down to the mat. Yo Ka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fonzarelli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fonzarelli shoots in looking for a takedown but Yo Ka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fonzarelli's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yo Ka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yo Ka cracks Fonzarelli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fonzarelli shoots in for a double leg but Yo Ka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
Yo Ka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fonzarelli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fonzarelli has a takedown stuffed.
Yo Ka connects with a nice looking jab.
Fonzarelli shoots in but no luck this time.
Fonzarelli slips a jab from Yo Ka.
Yo Ka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yo Ka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fonzarelli at a distance.
Fonzarelli misses with a takedown
and Yo Ka counters with a stiff right hand.
Yo Ka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fonzarelli shoots in and drives through. Yo Ka sprawls well.
No luck for Fonzarelli with that takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Yo Ka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Park Yo Ka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fonzarelli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Fonzarelli shoots in for a double leg but Yo Ka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yo Ka! But no joy.
Author Fonzarelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fonzarelli takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fonzarelli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yo Ka clobbers Fonzarelli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fonzarelli shoots in for a takedown but Yo Ka shows good takedown defense.
Fonzarelli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yo Ka counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Author Fonzarelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yo Ka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fonzarelli manages to avoid it.
A jab from Yo Ka does it's job there.
Fonzarelli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yo Ka stuffs the takedown attempt from Fonzarelli. Fonzarelli gets slowly back to his feet.
Park Yo Ka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fonzarelli darts in looking for a takedown but Yo Ka gets double underhooks and turns Fonzarelli into the cage.
Yo Ka stalling.
Yo Ka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fonzarelli up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yo Ka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yo Ka receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Yo Ka. #BC2#
Yo Ka breaks from the clinch.
Fonzarelli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yo Ka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yo Ka lands with a nice body punch.
Yo Ka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fonzarelli is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yo Ka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fonzarelli has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yo Ka! But no joy.
A left lands for Yo Ka.
No luck for Fonzarelli with that takedown attempt.
Yo Ka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
A jab from Yo Ka finds it's way through Fonzarelli's defenses.
Yo Ka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yo Ka leaves Fonzarelli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fonzarelli shoots in looking for a takedown. Yo Ka tries to sprawl out of it but Fonzarelli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yo Ka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fonzarelli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fonzarelli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yo Ka tries to avoid it but Fonzarelli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yo Ka to the ground. Yo Ka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yo Ka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fonzarelli with a body shot.
Yo Ka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice shot lands for Yo Ka.#T3#
Fonzarelli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fonzarelli tries for a takedown but Yo Ka circles away easily
enabling Yo Ka to counter with a crisp jab.
Yo Ka jabs Fonzarelli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fonzarelli shoots for a takedown but Yo Ka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yo Ka lands with a nice body punch.
Yo Ka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fonzarelli has his takedown stuffed
and Yo Ka counters with a nice uppercut.
Fonzarelli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fonzarelli moves forwards but Yo Ka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fonzarelli looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fonzarelli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yo Ka cracks Fonzarelli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Park Yo Ka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fonzarelli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yo Ka.#TD#
Fonzarelli looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Yo Ka keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fonzarelli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yo Ka controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fonzarelli throwing shots but Yo Ka is blocking nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: HFL13:Jang Jai vs Pappalardi
Date: Sep 01, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Fonzarelli dives in and scores a takedown into TheNoseBleeds's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fonzarelli working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Fonzarelli landing with the ground and pound.
Fonzarelli throwing strikes but missing.
TheNoseBleeds wants to stand and escape but Fonzarelli is having none of it.
TheNoseBleeds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fonzarelli stops TheNoseBleeds from standing up.
Fonzarelli preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TheNoseBleeds wants to stand up but Fonzarelli is controlling him.
Fonzarelli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TheNoseBleeds working a defensive guard here.
Fonzarelli with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fonzarelli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as TheNoseBleeds works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
TheNoseBleeds is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fonzarelli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from TheNoseBleeds enables Fonzarelli to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. TheNoseBleeds manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
TheNoseBleeds throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
TheNoseBleeds controlling Fonzarelli's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now TheNoseBleeds is on top in guard. #REVR#
TheNoseBleeds wants to get up but he can't break Fonzarelli's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
TheNoseBleeds looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
TheNoseBleeds postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fonzarelli pulls TheNoseBleeds in close to his closed guard and prevents TheNoseBleeds from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fonzarelli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
TheNoseBleeds trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fonzarelli's guard.
Fonzarelli keeping full guard, as TheNoseBleeds tries to pass.
Fonzarelli has a closed guard, preventing TheNoseBleeds from standing up.
Fonzarelli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fonzarelli postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
TheNoseBleeds throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
TheNoseBleeds throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
TheNoseBleeds escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fonzarelli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
TheNoseBleeds is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
TheNoseBleeds tries to stand and escape but Fonzarelli is controlling the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. TheNoseBleeds connects with a nice short shot to Fonzarelli's temple.
Fonzarelli is looking to control TheNoseBleeds's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fonzarelli avoid being mounted?
TheNoseBleeds tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T4#
Fonzarelli is trying to control but can't.
TheNoseBleeds thows a huge punch but Fonzarelli dodges it nicely.
TheNoseBleeds is nestled in close to Fonzarelli, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
TheNoseBleeds seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
TheNoseBleeds trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
TheNoseBleeds is keen to just control but Fonzarelli is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
TheNoseBleeds is really struggling to control Fonzarelli but he's trying to hold on to the position.
TheNoseBleeds missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SU#
TheNoseBleeds decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
No luck for Fonzarelli with that takedown attempt.
TheNoseBleeds appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
TheNoseBleeds stuffs the takedown.
TheNoseBleeds misses with a hook.
And Fonzarelli tries to counter it with a takedown but TheNoseBleeds pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fonzarelli has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like TheNoseBleeds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Author Fonzarelli.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fonzarelli.
TheNoseBleeds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fonzarelli can do to turn this around?
Fonzarelli looks up at the clock and then as TheNoseBleeds takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fonzarelli smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
TheNoseBleeds looks to move to half guard but instead Fonzarelli has passed into mount! Damn!
TheNoseBleeds is bucking up trying to escape but Fonzarelli cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
TheNoseBleeds is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Fonzarelli lands with some vicious ground and pound - can TheNoseBleeds hang on?
Fonzarelli scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish TheNoseBleeds?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
TheNoseBleeds can't escape the position. #T1#
TheNoseBleeds is working hard here to advance position.
TheNoseBleeds is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Fonzarelli putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
TheNoseBleeds gets back to half guard.
Fonzarelli stops TheNoseBleeds from getting back to his feet.
TheNoseBleeds is trying to escape back to his feet but Fonzarelli uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Fonzarelli looks up at the clock and then as TheNoseBleeds takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fonzarelli smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
TheNoseBleeds takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
TheNoseBleeds prevents Fonzarelli from improving position.
Fonzarelli cracks TheNoseBleeds with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T2#
TheNoseBleeds gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fonzarelli lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC2#TheNoseBleeds is rocked!
Fonzarelli scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oh TheNoseBleeds is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fonzarelli looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks TheNoseBleeds with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fonzarelli lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt TheNoseBleeds quite badly. TheNoseBleeds pulls Fonzarelli in close trying to recover. Fonzarelli postures up and lands two really hard shots that put TheNoseBleeds on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but TheNoseBleeds doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Author Fonzarelli!

Event: HRL6: Jai vs Munoz
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Fonzarelli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goldberg as he avoids it easily.
Fonzarelli's coach down at Sprawl N Brawl was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fonzarelli's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Fonzarelli changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Goldberg looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Goldberg gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fonzarelli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goldberg trying to hold on to Fonzarelli's head to control him but Fonzarelli postures up.
Goldberg wants to improve his position but Fonzarelli is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fonzarelli is trying to control. Goldberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Goldberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fonzarelli seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Goldberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fonzarelli takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fonzarelli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goldberg defending well though.
Goldberg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Goldberg wants to control but Fonzarelli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Goldberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fonzarelli lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fonzarelli lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Goldberg is staying active underneath Fonzarelli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fonzarelli scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldberg manages to get to full guard.
Fonzarelli chips away with some ground and pound.#T2##SUB#
Goldberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fonzarelli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fonzarelli postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Goldberg is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Goldberg wants to get back to his feet but Fonzarelli is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fonzarelli with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fonzarelli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fonzarelli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goldberg trying to control the position here.
Goldberg keeping moving, preventing Fonzarelli from controlling successfully. #T3#
Fonzarelli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fonzarelli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fonzarelli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goldberg as he jumps to the side.
Fonzarelli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goldberg as he jumps to the side.
David Goldberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Author Fonzarelli.#TD2#
Fonzarelli feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Goldberg keeping moving, preventing Fonzarelli from controlling successfully.
Goldberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fonzarelli.
Goldberg is trying to control the position but Fonzarelli postures up.
Goldberg keeping moving, preventing Fonzarelli from controlling successfully. #T4#
Goldberg working a defensive guard here.
Fonzarelli keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Goldberg's head.
Goldberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Goldberg controlling the action here.
Goldberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Goldberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fonzarelli knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fonzarelli defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Author Fonzarelli dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Goldberg closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fonzarelli trying to control but Goldberg postures up.
Goldberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fonzarelli with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fonzarelli regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Goldberg.
Fonzarelli looking for a sweep. Not yet Fonzarelli, not yet.
Author Fonzarelli has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fonzarelli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goldberg throwing strikes from guard but Fonzarelli blocks nicely.
Goldberg postures up in Fonzarelli's guard and throws a big left but Fonzarelli blocks it. #T1#
Fonzarelli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goldberg is one step ahead there.
Fonzarelli keeping full guard, as Goldberg tries to pass.
Fonzarelli keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.
Fonzarelli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Goldberg stopping the sweep attempt from Fonzarelli.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Goldberg throws a body punch but Fonzarelli moves out of range.
Fonzarelli tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goldberg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fonzarelli somewhat.
Fonzarelli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goldberg is fending him off so far but Fonzarelli persists. Nope, Goldberg circles away and we're back to standing.
Goldberg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fonzarelli tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Goldberg defends well and Fonzarelli ends up having to push Goldberg into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
David Goldberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Author Fonzarelli.
Goldberg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fonzarelli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fonzarelli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goldberg but Goldberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Fonzarelli feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fonzarelli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fonzarelli postures up.
Fonzarelli throws a big elbow that misses.
Goldberg pulls Fonzarelli in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Fonzarelli throws a big elbow that misses.
Goldberg is trying to keep Fonzarelli in close.
Goldberg working a defensive guard but Fonzarelli manages to pass into side control anyway.
Fonzarelli is working Goldberg over with some ground and pound from side control.
Goldberg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fonzarelli seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Goldberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fonzarelli.
Fonzarelli landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fonzarelli working over Goldberg with some ground and pound. Goldberg looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Goldberg moves into full guard. #T4#
Goldberg wants to sweep here but Fonzarelli controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Goldberg holds on and takes a little breather.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fonzarelli's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fonzarelli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goldberg working a defensive guard here.
Fonzarelli trying to control but Goldberg is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goldberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goldberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fonzarelli looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Author Fonzarelli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##TD#
Goldberg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fonzarelli tries to roll over but Goldberg keeps him under control.#SUB#
Goldberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fonzarelli is just riding it out for now. Goldberg eventually gives up the hold.
Goldberg is trying to control. Fonzarelli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Fonzarelli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fonzarelli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goldberg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goldberg's back!
Goldberg finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Fonzarelli has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Goldberg's face.
Goldberg wants to control but Fonzarelli is having none of it.
Fonzarelli looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fonzarelli tries to control but Goldberg wriggling away.
Fonzarelli unloading with bombs!
Fonzarelli unloading with bombs!#T2#
Goldberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goldberg is bucking up trying to escape but Fonzarelli cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Goldberg wants to control but Fonzarelli is having none of it.
Fonzarelli landing strikes from the mount.
Goldberg manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fonzarelli looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Goldberg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fonzarelli missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fonzarelli is thwarting Goldberg's attempts to control the position.
Goldberg wants to improve his position but Fonzarelli is controlling well.
Fonzarelli lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
David Goldberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Goldberg controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Goldberg tries to get to full guard but Fonzarelli has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Fonzarelli.
Fonzarelli scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#Goldberg is rocked!
Fonzarelli looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oh Goldberg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fonzarelli is nestled in close to Goldberg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fonzarelli lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Goldberg! More strikes land and this one is all over! Fonzarelli jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Author Fonzarelli!

Event: The Island Season 14, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2023

#R1##TD#
Fonzarelli shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fonzarelli showed some decent athleticism there.
Kortenhorst is pressing down on Fonzarelli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Kortenhorst has his foot on Fonzarelli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fonzarelli works his way back into a safe position though.
Kortenhorst looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Kortenhorst is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fonzarelli defends well.
Fonzarelli won't allow Kortenhorst to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Kortenhorst is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kortenhorst keeping moving, preventing Fonzarelli from controlling successfully.
Kortenhorst looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kortenhorst is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kortenhorst is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fonzarelli!
Kortenhorst avoids the attempt from Fonzarelli to control.
Fonzarelli is looking to improve his position but Kortenhorst isn't that keen on the idea.#T1##SUB2#
Kortenhorst swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fonzarelli is now in Kortenhorst's guard. A big mistake from Kortenhorst there, giving up the dominant position!
Fonzarelli won't allow Kortenhorst to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kortenhorst keeps trying to improve his position.
Fonzarelli stays in close to Kortenhorst's body and controls the position.
Fonzarelli postures up.
Fonzarelli controlling from the top position.
Fonzarelli makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kortenhorst looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fonzarelli keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kortenhorst's head.
Fonzarelli is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB2#
Kortenhorst has his foot on Fonzarelli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fonzarelli works his way back into a safe position though.
Kortenhorst looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kortenhorst manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fonzarelli manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fonzarelli keeping full guard, as Kortenhorst tries to pass.
Kortenhorst won't allow Fonzarelli to sweep him here. #T3##SUB2#
Kortenhorst postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fonzarelli is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kortenhorst, into his guard. #REVR#
Fonzarelli won't allow Kortenhorst to sweep him here.
Fonzarelli looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kortenhorst is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fonzarelli sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Kortenhorst looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fonzarelli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kortenhorst tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Kortenhorst throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fonzarelli escapes and throws Kortenhorst's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Fonzarelli connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kortenhorst some visible discomfort. #T4#
Fonzarelli landing strikes.
Fonzarelli scores with punches from side control.
Fonzarelli is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kortenhorst will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fonzarelli tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kortenhorst is looking for a sweep.
Kortenhorst regains half guard.
Kortenhorst is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fonzarelli slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Author Fonzarelli dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fonzarelli avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Fonzarelli manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kortenhorst on his heels. He'll look to pass Kortenhorst's guard now, I'm sure.
Fonzarelli landing with the ground and pound.
Fonzarelli distracts Kortenhorst with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Kortenhorst is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kortenhorst is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kortenhorst lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kortenhorst passes Fonzarelli's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kortenhorst wants to pass to mount but Fonzarelli is defending the position. #SUB2#
Kortenhorst looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1#
Fonzarelli keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Author Fonzarelli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fonzarelli is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Kortenhorst maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Fonzarelli could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kortenhorst has cracked it and Fonzarelli is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kortenhorst!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michiel Kortenhorst!
Michiel Kortenhorst seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: The Island Season 14, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Fonzarelli drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fonzarelli working some strikes from top position.
Fonzarelli lands a couple of digs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shotz is on top in guard. #REVR#
Fonzarelli is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shotz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shotz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shotz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fonzarelli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shotz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fonzarelli keeping full guard, as Shotz tries to pass. #T1#
Fonzarelli keeping moving, preventing Shotz from controlling successfully.
Shotz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shotz throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Shotz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fonzarelli looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fonzarelli looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fonzarelli! #REVB#
Fonzarelli throws a strike aimed at the side of Shotz's head but Shotz avoids it well.#T2#
Fonzarelli lands a nice forearm strike.
Fonzarelli in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fonzarelli cracks Shotz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fonzarelli has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Elite Island Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Fonzarelli lands a few punches from side control.
Shotz sneaks back into half guard.
Shotz wants to control but Fonzarelli is keeping busy.
Fonzarelli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fonzarelli 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.
Shotz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fonzarelli.
Fonzarelli throwing shots but Shotz is blocking nicely.
Fonzarelli looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fonzarelli drops an elbow to the side of Shotz's head.
Shotz is trying to control but can't.
Shotz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fonzarelli scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Fonzarelli cracks Shotz with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shotz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fonzarelli manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Fonzarelli keeping full guard, as Shotz tries to pass.
Fonzarelli can't keep his opponent in guard - Shotz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fonzarelli is refusing to be controlled, as Shotz sits in half guard. #SUB#
Shotz is working for a kimura but Fonzarelli is defending it quite comfortably.
Shotz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Shotz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fonzarelli keeps working.
Fonzarelli is trying to get back to full guard.
Fonzarelli keeping hold of Shotz's head, controlling as best he can.
Shotz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fonzarelli knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Author Fonzarelli dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Fonzarelli shoots in and bounces Shotz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shotz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fonzarelli landing with the ground and pound.
Shotz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fonzarelli cracks Shotz with a solid left hand.
Fonzarelli throwing strikes from guard but Shotz blocks nicely.
Fonzarelli landing some decent shots from guard.
Fonzarelli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shotz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fonzarelli lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shotz working a defensive guard here.
Fonzarelli throws a big right hand that misses.
Shotz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fonzarelli's guard. #REVR#
Shotz wants to pass the guard but Fonzarelli is keeping the position.#T1##SUB#
Shotz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fonzarelli is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shotz, into his guard. #REVB#
Fonzarelli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shotz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Shotz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fonzarelli defending well though. #SUB#
Shotz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fonzarelli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shotz.
Shotz tries to pass to full mount but Fonzarelli defends it. #T2##SUB#
Shotz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fonzarelli can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fonzarelli missing with punches from the bottom.
Shotz wants to pass to mount but Fonzarelli is defending the position. #SUB#
Shotz seems to be working for a kimura but Fonzarelli defends the submission attempt.
Shotz trying to pass the guard but Fonzarelli defending well. #T3##SUB#
Shotz seems to be looking for submissions.
Fonzarelli wants to improve his position but Shotz is controlling well.
Fonzarelli is trying to control but can't.
Shotz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Author Fonzarelli has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shotz punching from mount but Fonzarelli doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T4#
Fonzarelli is squirming around, avoiding Shotz's attempts to control the action.
Shotz controlling from mount.
Shotz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Shotz 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.
Shotz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fonzarelli?
Shotz looking to ground and pound but Fonzarelli is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shotz throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fonzarelli because Shotz loaded up on that one.
Shotz looking to finish with strikes here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Shotz dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Fonzarelli drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fonzarelli lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Shotz is looking for a triangle but Fonzarelli pushes his legs off easily.
Shotz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fonzarelli.
Shotz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shotz managing to control the position.
Fonzarelli preventing the sweep.
Shotz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fonzarelli working some strikes from top position.
Shotz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Shotz trying to control the position from guard on top but Fonzarelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shotz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Shotz tries to free his leg and advance position but Fonzarelli is retaining full guard.
Fonzarelli controlling Shotz's posture.
Shotz throws a strike but Fonzarelli rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Fonzarelli is in close to Shotz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fonzarelli throwing strikes from guard but Shotz blocks nicely.
Fonzarelli lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fonzarelli scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Fonzarelli chips away with some ground and pound.
Shotz is trying to keep Fonzarelli in close.
Fonzarelli scoring with some ground and pound.
Shotz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shotz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fonzarelli throwing strikes from guard but Shotz blocks nicely.
Shotz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fonzarelli working some strikes from top position.
Fonzarelli keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shotz's head.#SUB#
Shotz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fonzarelli is aware though and is defending well.
Shotz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fonzarelli lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fonzarelli scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Fonzarelli connects with a couple of short punches.
Fonzarelli with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fonzarelli scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fonzarelli throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Fonzarelli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shotz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fonzarelli has managed to get both his arms back between Shotz's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fonzarelli with a nice head shot there.
Fonzarelli won't allow Shotz to sweep him here.
Fonzarelli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shotz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shotz has momentary wrist control but Fonzarelli slips an elbow through the middle.
Shotz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fonzarelli with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shotz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Shotz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fonzarelli scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Fonzarelli with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fonzarelli is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fonzarelli works over Shotz with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Shotz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fonzarelli with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fonzarelli landing some decent shots from guard.
Shotz is pulling down on Fonzarelli's head to control his posture.
Fonzarelli postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fonzarelli connects with a couple of short punches.
Scott Shotz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Shotz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fonzarelli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fonzarelli with a nice head shot there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Author Fonzarelli!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Author Fonzarelli!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Author Fonzarelli!

Author Fonzarelli wins by unanimous decision!

Event: KIFC 89
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Kyoraku lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fonzarelli closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kyoraku circles away.
Kyoraku slaps away a takedown attempt from Fonzarelli, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kyoraku slaps away a takedown attempt from Fonzarelli, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shunsui Kyoraku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Author Fonzarelli.
Fonzarelli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kyoraku fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fonzarelli on the side of the head.
Fonzarelli's coach down at Elite Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fonzarelli's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fonzarelli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kyoraku as he jumps to the side.
Kyoraku appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kyoraku swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fonzarelli.
Kyoraku scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheers as Kyoraku lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fonzarelli doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Kyoraku moves into the clinch.#BC#
Kyoraku manages to break the clinch.
Kyoraku lands a right hook to the body.
Kyoraku seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fonzarelli shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kyoraku lands a glancing blow to the side of Fonzarelli's head.#ROC#Fonzarelli is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fonzarelli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fonzarelli is still on wobbly legs! Can Kyoraku finish him?
Fonzarelli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kyoraku to score with a decent uppercut.
Fonzarelli shoots in for a takedown but Kyoraku shows good takedown defense.
Kyoraku lands a brutal uppercut that launches Fonzarelli off his feet! Fonzarelli tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shunsui Kyoraku!
Shunsui Kyoraku decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: KIFC 77
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1##TD#
Fajardo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fajardo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fajardo wants to pass the guard but Fonzarelli is keeping the position.
Fonzarelli really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fajardo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fajardo is in close to Fonzarelli's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fajardo throwing strikes from guard but Fonzarelli blocks nicely.
Fajardo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fonzarelli is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fajardo wants to control from the top but Fonzarelli keeps moving.
Fonzarelli wants to sweep here but Fajardo controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Fajardo lands a couple of elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fonzarelli can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fonzarelli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fajardo.
Fajardo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fajardo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fajardo is looking to take a break and control but Fonzarelli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fonzarelli has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Elite Island Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Fonzarelli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fajardo.
Fajardo 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.
Fajardo is keen to just control but Fonzarelli is a slippery customer.
Fajardo with the ground and pound but Fonzarelli uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fajardo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fajardo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Fonzarelli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fonzarelli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fajardo won't allow Fonzarelli to sweep him here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fajardo throwing strikes from guard but Fonzarelli blocks nicely.
Fajardo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fajardo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fajardo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fajardo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fajardo postures up in Fonzarelli's guard and throws a big left but Fonzarelli blocks it.
Fajardo won't allow Fonzarelli to sweep him here.
Fajardo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Fajardo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fajardo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fajardo wants to control from the top but Fonzarelli keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fonzarelli has a takedown stuffed.
An attempted straight right counter from Fajardo misses the target.
Fonzarelli dives in and grabs Fajardo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fajardo pushes down on Fonzarelli's head and hops out.#TD#
Fajardo gets a takedown into half guard.
Fonzarelli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fajardo. #SUB#
Fajardo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fonzarelli is just riding it out for now. Fajardo eventually gives up the hold.
Fajardo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4##SUB#
Fajardo is working for a kimura but Fonzarelli is defending it quite comfortably.
Fajardo tries to pass to full mount but Fonzarelli defends it.
Fajardo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fonzarelli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fajardo. #SUB#
Fajardo is looking for a kimura but Fonzarelli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fajardo to get the leverage.
Fonzarelli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fajardo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Franco Fajardo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Fonzarelli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fajardo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fonzarelli shoots in but Fajardo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Fajardo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fonzarelli.
Fajardo cracks Fonzarelli with an open hand slap.
Fonzarelli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fajardo shoots in and drives through. Fonzarelli sprawls well.
Fonzarelli dives in and grabs Fajardo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fajardo pushes down on Fonzarelli's head and hops out.
Franco Fajardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Author Fonzarelli.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Fonzarelli works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fonzarelli preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Fajardo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fonzarelli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Fonzarelli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fonzarelli with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Fonzarelli passes Fajardo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fajardo tries to roll over but Fonzarelli keeps him under control.
Fajardo is trying to control but can't.
Fajardo has hold of Fonzarelli's hands but Fonzarelli slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fajardo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fonzarelli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Fonzarelli there.
Fajardo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fonzarelli can do to turn this around?
Fonzarelli is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Fajardo actively working from the bottom here.
Fonzarelli looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fajardo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fajardo trying to control here. #SUB#
Fajardo looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Fonzarelli thows a huge punch but Fajardo dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fonzarelli connects with a nice short shot to Fajardo's temple.
Fajardo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fonzarelli.
Fajardo wants to improve his position but Fonzarelli is controlling well.
Fajardo is working hard here to advance position.
Fonzarelli slips a nice elbow through Fajardo's hands, connecting with Fajardo's forehead.
Fajardo is trying to maintain the position but Fonzarelli is very close to passing his half guard.
Fajardo wants to improve his position but Fonzarelli is controlling well. #SUB#
Fajardo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fonzarelli pulls his head out easily.
Fonzarelli thows a huge punch but Fajardo dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Fajardo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Fonzarelli thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fajardo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Franco Fajardo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fajardo is looking to control Fonzarelli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fajardo avoid being mounted?
Fonzarelli is nestled in close to Fajardo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fonzarelli lands strikes from half guard.
Fajardo wants to get back to full guard.
Fonzarelli lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fonzarelli thows a huge punch but Fajardo dodges it nicely.
Fonzarelli scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Fajardo actively working from the bottom here.
Fajardo wants to improve his position but Fonzarelli is controlling well. #T4#
Fonzarelli seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fonzarelli working Fajardo over with strikes.
Fajardo tries to get to full guard but Fonzarelli has control of the leg.
Fonzarelli thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fajardo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fajardo trying to control but Fonzarelli postures up.
Fonzarelli missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fonzarelli landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fonzarelli 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fajardo is pressing down on Fonzarelli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Fonzarelli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fajardo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fonzarelli has managed to get both his arms back between Fajardo's legs - danger averted.
Fonzarelli postures up in Fajardo's guard and throws a big left but Fajardo blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Author Fonzarelli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Fonzarelli fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fajardo to the ground. Fonzarelli is now in Fajardo's guard.
Fajardo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fonzarelli throws a big elbow that misses.
Fonzarelli is working Fajardo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fonzarelli is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fajardo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Fonzarelli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fajardo. #SUB#
Fajardo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fajardo is keen to just control but Fonzarelli is a slippery customer.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fonzarelli is pressing down on Fajardo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fonzarelli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fajardo.
Fajardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Fonzarelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fajardo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fonzarelli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fajardo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fonzarelli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fajardo slips nicely into half guard.
Fajardo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fonzarelli's head.
Fajardo throwing shots but Fonzarelli is blocking nicely.
Fajardo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Fajardo seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Fajardo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Fonzarelli controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fonzarelli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fajardo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fonzarelli keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fajardo lands a body shot. #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.
Fajardo tries to clinch but Fonzarelli moves out of range.
Fajardo scores with the left hand. Fonzarelli knows he should have avoided that one.
Fonzarelli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fajardo but Fajardo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fonzarelli doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Fajardo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fonzarelli's guard.
Fajardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Fonzarelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fonzarelli has momentary wrist control but Fajardo slips an elbow through the middle.
Fajardo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fajardo throws an elbow that misses. Fonzarelli uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fajardo's guard. Nice move by Fonzarelli!#REVB#
Fajardo working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Fonzarelli is posturing up here but Fajardo has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Fonzarelli tries to roll out but it's too tight and Fonzarelli has to tap! Slick submission there by Fajardo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Franco Fajardo!

Event: KIFC 67
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Fonzarelli gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fonzarelli connects with a nice short shot to Uso's temple.
Fonzarelli lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Uso is looking for a sweep. Fonzarelli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fonzarelli missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Uso slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fonzarelli landing with the ground and pound.
Uso throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fonzarelli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Uso trying to strike off his back.
Uso trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Uso doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Uso throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fonzarelli keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Uso's head.
Fonzarelli tries to free his leg and advance position but Uso is retaining full guard.
Fonzarelli postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fonzarelli with a flurry of punches that miss.
Uso throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Fonzarelli keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Uso's head.
Fonzarelli is working Uso over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Fonzarelli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Uso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fonzarelli lands a couple of digs.
Uso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Uso throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Fonzarelli with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fonzarelli postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Uso tries to strike from the bottom.
Fonzarelli stands up over Uso, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fonzarelli scoring with some ground and pound.
Fonzarelli working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fonzarelli missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fonzarelli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fonzarelli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Uso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fonzarelli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Uso throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fonzarelli is in close to Uso's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Uso will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Uso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fonzarelli is one step ahead there.
Fonzarelli working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Uso throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T2#
Fonzarelli postures up and lands a big shot to Uso's brow.
Uso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fonzarelli is one step ahead there.
Fonzarelli scoring with some ground and pound.
Uso throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Fonzarelli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fonzarelli's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Uso has momentary wrist control but Fonzarelli slips an elbow through the middle.
Fonzarelli postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Uso striking off his back but it's not causing Fonzarelli any problems.
Fonzarelli with a nice head shot there.
Fonzarelli has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Uso trying to strike off his back.
Fonzarelli with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fonzarelli lands a couple of elbows.
Uso throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Uso tries to strike from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Uso thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Uso trying to strike off his back. #T3#
Uso striking off his back but it's not causing Fonzarelli any problems.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fonzarelli's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Uso has momentary wrist control but Fonzarelli slips an elbow through the middle.
Fonzarelli with a nice head shot there.
Uso throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Fonzarelli stands up over Uso, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fonzarelli is in close to Uso's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fonzarelli loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Uso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Uso trying to strike off his back.
Fonzarelli keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Uso's head.
Fonzarelli keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Uso's head.
Fonzarelli distracts Uso with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fonzarelli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fonzarelli postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Uso with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Fonzarelli can't handle though.
Uso trying to strike off his back.
Fonzarelli working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Uso's head.
Uso throwing short punches from the bottom. #T4#
Fonzarelli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fonzarelli connects with a couple of short punches.
Fonzarelli lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fonzarelli looks winded!
Uso striking from the bottom.
Fonzarelli content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Uso doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Uso will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Fonzarelli throwing strikes but missing.
Fonzarelli keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Uso's head.
Uso throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Uso throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Uso scores with a nice shot.
Uso will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Uso will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Fonzarelli keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Uso's head.
Fonzarelli won't allow Uso to sweep him here.
Uso thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fonzarelli lands a couple of elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Author Fonzarelli 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##TD2#
Uso tries to sprawl but Fonzarelli drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Uso taking some punishment here, with Fonzarelli in his half guard.
Uso on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Uso tries to get out of the position.
Fonzarelli is nestled in close to Uso, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Uso tries to get to full guard but Fonzarelli has control of the leg.
Fonzarelli is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Uso is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fonzarelli scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fonzarelli lands with a punch from half guard.
Fonzarelli blocks the strikes from Uso.
Fonzarelli lands strikes from half guard.
Fonzarelli looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC2#Uso is rocked!
Author Fonzarelli has got the better of the ground game so far.
Uso is looking to improve his position.
Oh Uso is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uso landing small, sideways elbows.
Uso seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Uso manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fonzarelli is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fonzarelli distracts Uso with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Uso throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Fonzarelli scoring with punches to the head and body.
Uso trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fonzarelli is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fonzarelli with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Uso utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Uso throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Uso thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Uso throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Fonzarelli chips away with some ground and pound.
Fonzarelli stands up over Uso, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fonzarelli working some strikes from top position.
Fonzarelli arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Uso's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Author Fonzarelli!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2023

#R1##TD#
Fonzarelli closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Armenian to the mat! Armenian manages to get full guard.
Fonzarelli preventing the sweep.
Armenian working a defensive guard here.
Fonzarelli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Armenian tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Armenian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fonzarelli stands up over Armenian, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fonzarelli working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fonzarelli lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armenian trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fonzarelli showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fonzarelli stands up over Armenian, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Fonzarelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Armenian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fonzarelli sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Armenian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fonzarelli wants to pass the guard but Armenian is keeping the position.
Armenian wants to get back to his feet but Fonzarelli is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fonzarelli stands up over Armenian, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fonzarelli content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fonzarelli lands a couple of digs.
Fonzarelli sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Armenian trying to control the position.
Fonzarelli scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Armenian pulls Fonzarelli in close to prevent any damage.
Fonzarelli lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Armenian can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fonzarelli controls the pace.
Armenian is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fonzarelli showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fonzarelli 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.
Armenian working a defensive guard here.
Fonzarelli is working Armenian over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Armenian can't keep his opponent in guard - Fonzarelli advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fonzarelli scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fonzarelli connects with a nice short shot to Armenian's temple.
Fonzarelli content to control rather than advance.
Fonzarelli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Armenian keeps working.
Fonzarelli drops an elbow to the side of Armenian's head.
Fonzarelli perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ground and pound from Fonzarelli.
Armenian is looking to improve his position.
Armenian looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Fonzarelli seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Author Fonzarelli dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
No joy there for Armenian, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD#
Fonzarelli changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Armenian looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fonzarelli in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Armenian taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fonzarelli remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Fonzarelli lands a few punches from side control.
Fonzarelli lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fonzarelli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Armenian keeps working.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Armenian has eaten all the pies!
Armenian taking a bit of punishment here - Fonzarelli scoring with strikes.
Fonzarelli taking a breather here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#T1#
Fonzarelli working the head with strikes.
Fonzarelli cracks Armenian with a big elbow.
Fonzarelli cracks Armenian with a big right hand but Armenian just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Armenian on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Armenian is being controlled here.
Fonzarelli connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Armenian some visible discomfort.
Armenian is trying to control Fonzarelli's posture but Fonzarelli avoids it.
Armenian on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fonzarelli scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Armenian to see if he's OK.
Armenian takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Armenian is breathing heavily.#T2#
Armenian taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fonzarelli working the body and head with strikes.
Fonzarelli scores with a couple of short elbows.#ROC#Armenian is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fonzarelli is chipping away with strikes.
Armenian is still in real trouble! Can Fonzarelli finish him?
Fonzarelli cracks Armenian with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Fonzarelli immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Armenian is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Fonzarelli!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Author Fonzarelli!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2023

#R1#
Fonzarelli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Fonzarelli looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Torres!
Torres definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Torres could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Torres is looking to reverse the position.
Fonzarelli taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fonzarelli landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fonzarelli content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Torres might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
It looks like Fonzarelli might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Fonzarelli's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fonzarelli scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Torres to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fonzarelli scores with punches from side control. #T1#
Torres taking a bit of punishment here - Fonzarelli scoring with strikes.
Torres is breathing heavily.
Fonzarelli working the head and body with strikes.
Fonzarelli cracks Torres with a big elbow.
Fonzarelli lands an elbow.
Fonzarelli in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fonzarelli landing strikes. #ROC2#Torres is rocked!
Fonzarelli lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Oh Torres is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fonzarelli scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Torres is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Fonzarelli can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Author Fonzarelli!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Montgomery fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fonzarelli manages to avoid it.
Montgomery scores with a body shot.
Montgomery misses with a straight right.
Montgomery looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Montgomery gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fonzarelli to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fonzarelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Montgomery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Montgomery is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fonzarelli defends well.
Fonzarelli works over Montgomery with some ground and pound from guard.
Montgomery is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery striking off his back but it's not causing Fonzarelli any problems.
Fonzarelli trying to control but Montgomery is working from the bottom.
Fonzarelli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Montgomery is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fonzarelli passes Montgomery's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fonzarelli lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fonzarelli lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Montgomery is looking to improve his position.
Fonzarelli is nestled in close to Montgomery, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fonzarelli takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Montgomery misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Montgomery wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fonzarelli connects with a nice short shot to Montgomery's temple. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fonzarelli lands a nice short elbow.
Fonzarelli is trying to control the action in half guard but Montgomery is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fonzarelli winds up and cracks Montgomery with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fonzarelli is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fonzarelli scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Montgomery has hold of Fonzarelli's hands but Fonzarelli slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Montgomery really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fonzarelli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Montgomery tries to get to full guard but Fonzarelli has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fonzarelli performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fonzarelli looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montgomery wants to improve his position but Fonzarelli is controlling well.
Fonzarelli drops an elbow to the side of Montgomery's head. #T3#
Fonzarelli winds up and cracks Montgomery with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fonzarelli winds up and cracks Montgomery with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fonzarelli keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Montgomery tries to roll over but Fonzarelli keeps him under control.
Fonzarelli working over Montgomery with some ground and pound. Montgomery looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Fonzarelli.
Montgomery on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Montgomery is looking for a sweep. Fonzarelli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fonzarelli working over Montgomery with some ground and pound. Montgomery looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fonzarelli working over Montgomery with some ground and pound. Montgomery looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fonzarelli 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.
Fonzarelli scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fonzarelli slips a nice elbow through Montgomery's hands, connecting with Montgomery's forehead.
Montgomery is looking for a sweep. Fonzarelli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fonzarelli trying to control from half guard but Montgomery is working away.
Fonzarelli wants to free his trapped foot but Montgomery is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Still in half guard, Fonzarelli seems content to control.
Montgomery is trying to get back to full guard.
Fonzarelli is thwarting Montgomery's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fonzarelli lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montgomery wants to sweep but Fonzarelli has passed to side control!
Fonzarelli scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Montgomery to see if he's OK.
Fonzarelli works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fonzarelli is working Montgomery over with some ground and pound from side control.
Montgomery is trying to get back to half guard.
Fonzarelli scoring with punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Author Fonzarelli dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Montgomery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fonzarelli moves away.
Fonzarelli shoots in looking for a takedown but Montgomery manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fonzarelli's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Fonzarelli closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fonzarelli lands in his opponent's guard.
Fonzarelli wants to control from the top but Montgomery keeps moving.
Fonzarelli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Author Fonzarelli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fonzarelli lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fonzarelli trying to control but Montgomery is working from the bottom.
Fonzarelli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montgomery can do to turn this around?
Montgomery has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fonzarelli has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery can't do much from the bottom here.
Fonzarelli is putting a hurting on Montgomery here, landing some big shots from side control. #T1#
Fonzarelli working the ground and pound from side control.
Fonzarelli working the ground and pound.
Fonzarelli trying to control the position but Montgomery is working away.
Fonzarelli is working Montgomery over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fonzarelli landing strikes.
Fonzarelli is looking to take a break and control but Montgomery is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fonzarelli working away.
Fonzarelli trying to control the action but Montgomery is working from the bottom.
Montgomery is looking to reverse the position.
Montgomery sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Well, if Fonzarelli is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fonzarelli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Montgomery does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fonzarelli looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fonzarelli drops an elbow to the side of Montgomery's head.
Montgomery is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fonzarelli scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Montgomery gets back to full guard.
Fonzarelli postures up and lands a big shot to Montgomery's brow.
Fonzarelli scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fonzarelli showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Fonzarelli works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fonzarelli tries to pass to full mount but Montgomery defends it.
Montgomery throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Montgomery is refusing to be controlled, as Fonzarelli sits in half guard.
Fonzarelli is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fonzarelli scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fonzarelli is looking to take a break and control but Montgomery is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Montgomery tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fonzarelli connects with a nice short shot to Montgomery's temple. #T4#
Ground and pound from Fonzarelli.
Montgomery is staying active underneath Fonzarelli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fonzarelli wants to free his trapped foot but Montgomery is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Montgomery moves into full guard.
Fonzarelli preventing the sweep.
Fonzarelli with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Fonzarelli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fonzarelli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fonzarelli postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Author Fonzarelli dominated that second round.
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#
Fonzarelli moves out of range of the strikes.
Fonzarelli dives in for a single leg takedown but Montgomery sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Fonzarelli has hold of one of Montgomery's legs. Montgomery is fighting the takedown attempt but Fonzarelli gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fonzarelli forces his way into half guard.
Fonzarelli works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fonzarelli lands a heavy elbow.
Montgomery is trying to escape the mount.
Fonzarelli wants to control the pace but Montgomery is squirming around nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery is in a horrible position here. Fonzarelli smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T1#
Montgomery keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fonzarelli lands a couple of good shots and Montgomery has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fonzarelli scores with punches to the body.
Fonzarelli has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Montgomery. #ROC#Montgomery is rocked!
Fonzarelli doesn't have the hooks in and Montgomery manages to turn into his guard.
Montgomery is still in real trouble! Can Fonzarelli finish him?
Fonzarelli has his hands on Montgomery's head, controlling the position.
Montgomery must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Montgomery trying to control the position from guard on top but Fonzarelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fonzarelli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Montgomery seems to have recovered his senses.
Fonzarelli is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fonzarelli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Montgomery actively working from the bottom here.
Montgomery tries to roll over but Fonzarelli keeps him under control.
Montgomery regains full guard. Nicely done.
Montgomery is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fonzarelli lands a couple of digs.
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!
Montgomery can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fonzarelli controls the pace.
Montgomery keeping moving, preventing Fonzarelli from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Montgomery can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Montgomery trying to keep a closed guard but Fonzarelli is proving a slippery customer.
Fonzarelli lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fonzarelli is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fonzarelli scoring with some ground and pound.
Montgomery bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fonzarelli's guard. #REVB#
Fonzarelli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Fonzarelli moves nicely into side control.
Fonzarelli landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fonzarelli working the ground and pound.
Montgomery takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Claus Montgomery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Montgomery is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Fonzarelli politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fonzarelli prefers to stall for the moment though.
Montgomery is looking for a sweep.
Fonzarelli in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Montgomery looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Fonzarelli turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Author Fonzarelli!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2023

#R1##TD#
Tikhonov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tikhonov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fonzarelli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fonzarelli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tikhonov is keeping the position for now.
Fonzarelli controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fonzarelli sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tikhonov's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fonzarelli is taking a breather. Tikhonov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fonzarelli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tikhonov keeps working. #T1#
Tikhonov trying to control from the bottom.
Fonzarelli trying to control from half guard but Tikhonov is working away.
Fonzarelli takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tikhonov trying to hold on to Fonzarelli's head to control him but Fonzarelli postures up.
Fonzarelli lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fonzarelli drops an elbow to the side of Tikhonov's head. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tikhonov is trying to get back to full guard.
Fonzarelli takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fonzarelli lands strikes from half guard.
Fonzarelli lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tikhonov is holding on to half guard well.
Tikhonov wants to control but Fonzarelli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fonzarelli is looking to advance position but Tikhonov won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tikhonov tries to roll over but Fonzarelli keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fonzarelli connects with a nice short shot to Tikhonov's temple. #T3#
Tikhonov is trying to maintain the position but Fonzarelli is very close to passing his half guard.
Fonzarelli is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ground and pound from Fonzarelli.
Tikhonov has hold of Fonzarelli's hands but Fonzarelli slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fonzarelli lands a nice short elbow.
Tikhonov is doing well to control the position and prevent Fonzarelli from advancing to side control.
Fonzarelli perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Tikhonov taking some punishment here, with Fonzarelli in his half guard.
Fonzarelli looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fonzarelli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tikhonov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fonzarelli performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fonzarelli wants to free his trapped foot but Tikhonov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fonzarelli seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Author Fonzarelli dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tikhonov misses with the combination.
Fonzarelli takes one to the chin there.
Fonzarelli walks into a jab.#TD#
Fonzarelli closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fonzarelli lands in his opponent's guard.
Fonzarelli slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fonzarelli postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fonzarelli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tikhonov keeping moving, preventing Fonzarelli from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fonzarelli 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.
Tikhonov working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Tikhonov wants to sweep but no luck.
Fonzarelli controlling from the top position.
Fonzarelli lands a couple of elbows.
Fonzarelli with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tikhonov has momentary wrist control but Fonzarelli slips an elbow through the middle.
Tikhonov is trying to keep Fonzarelli in close.
Fonzarelli tries to free his leg and advance position but Tikhonov is retaining full guard.
Tikhonov keeping moving, preventing Fonzarelli from controlling successfully.
Fonzarelli content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fonzarelli stands up over Tikhonov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Tikhonov wants to sweep but no luck.
Fonzarelli lands a couple of elbows.
Fonzarelli is working Tikhonov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fonzarelli working some strikes from top position.
Fonzarelli working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fonzarelli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fonzarelli wants to control from the top but Tikhonov keeps moving.
Fonzarelli working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tikhonov's head.
Fonzarelli sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fonzarelli has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fonzarelli connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Fonzarelli slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fonzarelli is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fonzarelli slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fonzarelli makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fonzarelli wants to control from the top but Tikhonov keeps moving.
Tikhonov can't keep his opponent in guard - Fonzarelli advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fonzarelli is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fonzarelli is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Tikhonov is staying active underneath Fonzarelli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tikhonov is pressing down on Fonzarelli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fonzarelli stopping the sweep attempt from Tikhonov.
Fonzarelli lands a couple of elbows.
Fonzarelli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tikhonov can do to turn this around?
Fonzarelli with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fonzarelli with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fonzarelli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Author Fonzarelli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fonzarelli wants to control from the top but Tikhonov keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fonzarelli is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fonzarelli slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Author Fonzarelli dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Tikhonov's corner calls for a 1-2. Tikhonov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD#
Fonzarelli closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fonzarelli cracks Tikhonov with a big elbow.
Fonzarelli in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tikhonov is looking for a sweep.
Fonzarelli scoring with punches from side control.
Fonzarelli lands some shots froms side control.
Tikhonov trying to remain calm as Fonzarelli controls from the top position.
Tikhonov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tikhonov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fonzarelli controlling from side mount.
Fonzarelli works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
Tikhonov being controlled for a moment.
Tikhonov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fonzarelli lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Check out the look on Fonzarelli's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fonzarelli scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tikhonov to see if he's OK.
Tikhonov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fonzarelli landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fonzarelli lands a few punches from side control.
Fonzarelli wants to control but Tikhonov is keeping him busy. #T2#
Tikhonov seems a little lost for a moment, as Fonzarelli dominates the positioning.
Check out the look on Fonzarelli's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fonzarelli is chipping away with strikes.
Fonzarelli looks up at the clock and then as Tikhonov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fonzarelli smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fonzarelli staying calm.
Fonzarelli working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC#Tikhonov is rocked!
Fonzarelli lands an elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fonzarelli working the ground and pound.
Tikhonov is still in real trouble! Can Fonzarelli finish him?
Fonzarelli takes a little break here. Tikhonov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Fonzarelli trying to control the action but Tikhonov is working from the bottom.
Tikhonov seems to have recovered his senses.
Fonzarelli is working Tikhonov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fonzarelli scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tikhonov to see if he's OK.
Fonzarelli just content to control the position.
Fonzarelli landing strikes. #T4#
Tikhonov is pushing Fonzarelli's head away, looking to escape. Fonzarelli manages to hold on to the position though.
Fonzarelli lands a few punches from side control.
Fonzarelli lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tikhonov is not content to let Fonzarelli control the position.
Fonzarelli is really struggling to control Tikhonov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Viktor Tikhonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tikhonov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fonzarelli scoring with punches and elbows.
Fonzarelli controls the position from side control.
Fonzarelli trying to control the position but Tikhonov is working away.
Author Fonzarelli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fonzarelli is putting a hurting on Tikhonov here, landing some big shots from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Author Fonzarelli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fonzarelli, 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:25
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:25
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Author Fonzarelli!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2023

#R1#
Personal Space scores with a sloppy right hand. Fonzarelli should have avoided that one.
Author Fonzarelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Personal Space gets caught napping as Fonzarelli dives in and scores a takedown. Personal Space manages to retain guard.
Fonzarelli postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fonzarelli stays in close to Personal Space's body and controls the position.
Fonzarelli stands up over Personal Space, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fonzarelli forces his way into half guard.
Personal Space on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Personal Space tries to get out of the position.
Personal Space has hold of Fonzarelli's hands but Fonzarelli slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fonzarelli looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fonzarelli scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fonzarelli working Personal Space over with strikes.
Fonzarelli works his way into full mount!
Personal Space in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Personal Space is breathing heavily.
Fonzarelli scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T1#
Fonzarelli controlling his opponent.
Fonzarelli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fonzarelli is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Personal Space can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
BOOM! Fonzarelli connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fonzarelli landing shots from mount.
Fonzarelli working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC2#Personal Space is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Phillip Personal Space has been cut.
Fonzarelli connects with a bit shot that sees Personal Space covering up! More strikes from Fonzarelli and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Fonzarelli is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Author Fonzarelli!

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