Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HFA 44
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Juan Pablo wants to clinch but Yagan slips to the side
and Juan Pablo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Juan Pablo doesn't manage to clinch there - Yagan circles away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Yagan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but Yagan moves out of range.
Juan Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yagan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yagan! But no joy.
Yagan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yagan is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but Yagan is having none of it.
Yagan throws out a counter right but Juan Pablo avoids it with no problem.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch
and Yagan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up
and Yagan counters with a head kick. #T1#
Juan Pablo darts in trying to clinch
and Yagan counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Juan Pablo instigates a clinch. #TD#
Juan Pablo pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Juan Pablo has his feet on Yagan's thighs here. He's pushed Yagan off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Yagan screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dario Juan Pablo!
Dario Juan Pablo is the new welterweight champion!

Event: HFA 39
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Piotr jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Juan Pablo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Juan Pablo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Juan Pablo tries to pull guard but Piotr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Piotr misses with a punch on the inside.
Juan Pablo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dario Juan Pablo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Piotr throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Piotr breaks the clinch.
Juan Pablo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Piotr looks to land a left hand but Juan Pablo moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piotr jabs Juan Pablo right on the nose. Juan Pablo blinks but takes it well.
Juan Pablo moves out of range of the strikes.
Juan Pablo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Piotr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Piotr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Piotr throws a body punch but Juan Pablo moves out of range. #T1##CL#
Juan Pablo instigates a clinch.
A short right from Piotr.
Juan Pablo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Piotr just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Juan Pablo decides to pull guard.
Piotr 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. #SUB#
Juan Pablo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Piotr doesn't defend quickly enough and Juan Pablo has managed to lock this one up! Can Piotr escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Juan Pablo on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dario Juan Pablo!

Event: HFA 35
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Juan Pablo is looking to clinch but Hunt is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Juan Pablo.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch
and Juan Pablo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt scores with a body shot.
Juan Pablo is looking to clinch.
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch.
Juan Pablo is looking to clinch.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Juan Pablo avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Hunt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juan Pablo manages to avoid it.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch up but Hunt keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Juan Pablo ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt lands with an uppercut that bounces Juan Pablo off the cage and back into range.
Hunt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hunt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Juan Pablo in his tracks.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt lands the left hand.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch.
Hunt moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Juan Pablo doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Juan Pablo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.
Juan Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Juan Pablo ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Juan Pablo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#CL2#
Juan Pablo tries to keep at a distance but Hunt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hunt - that landed with a thud.
Juan Pablo jumps guard but Hunt stands there with Juan Pablo around his waist. Juan Pablo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Juan Pablo is trying to pull guard but Hunt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Juan Pablo blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Hunt lands a shot to the body.
Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Juan Pablo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dario Juan Pablo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juan Pablo blocking some punches.
Hunt tries to work over Juan Pablo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Juan Pablo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hunt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Juan Pablo tries to pull guard but Hunt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Juan Pablo's head.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Juan Pablo is trying to pull guard but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Juan Pablo tries to pull guard but Hunt won't allow it.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt avoiding damage.
A short left from Hunt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hunt lands with a light punch inside. #T4##TD#
Juan Pablo jumps guard and drags Hunt to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Juan Pablo looking to control.
Hunt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Hunt has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hunt has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Juan Pablo is proving hard to escape from.
Hunt preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Juan Pablo working for a triangle but Hunt defends it easily.
Hunt's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU2#
Hunt stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malig Hunt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Juan Pablo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunt tests Juan Pablo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Juan Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Juan Pablo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Juan Pablo slips under a jab from Hunt.
Juan Pablo staying out of range there.
Hunt lands a jab to the nose.
Juan Pablo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Juan Pablo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Juan Pablo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juan Pablo takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt tests Juan Pablo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Juan Pablo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Juan Pablo moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but Hunt moves out of range.
Juan Pablo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juan Pablo ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Juan Pablo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Juan Pablo slips under a jab from Hunt.
Juan Pablo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hunt.
Juan Pablo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Juan Pablo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Hunt moves into range and clinches up with Juan Pablo.
Hunt lands with a right to the head.
Hunt displaying some good clinch control by pressing Juan Pablo up against the cage.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Juan Pablo fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Juan Pablo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hunt uses from the top position.
Hunt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2##SUB#
Juan Pablo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hunt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hunt tries to stand but Juan Pablo is controlling from the bottom.
Hunt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Juan Pablo.
Juan Pablo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hunt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SU2#
Hunt decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Hunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Juan Pablo, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juan Pablo blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Juan Pablo tries to pull guard but Hunt holds him up against the cage and eventually Juan Pablo drops back down to his feet.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Juan Pablo's head. #T3#
Juan Pablo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hunt just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dario Juan Pablo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Juan Pablo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hunt just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Juan Pablo pulls guard. #SUB#
Juan Pablo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunt is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Hunt stands and steps away. Juan Pablo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hunt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Juan Pablo walks into a left hand.
Juan Pablo closes the distance but Hunt moves to the side
and Hunt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Hunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Juan Pablo.
Hunt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Hunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juan Pablo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunt scores with a punch to the head.
Hunt lands a jab to Juan Pablo's midsection.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch.
Juan Pablo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Malig Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juan Pablo walks into a straight right hand from Hunt.
Juan Pablo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Hunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Malig Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Juan Pablo moves into the clinch.
Juan Pablo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hunt smiles and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malig Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Hunt scores with a shot to the body.
Hunt misses with a series of wild punches.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch there but Hunt circles away.
Juan Pablo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch.
Hunt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Hunt misses with a hook.#CL2#
Hunt has Juan Pablo up against the cage in a clinch.
Juan Pablo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hunt smiles and moves away.
Juan Pablo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Hunt lands the left hand.
Juan Pablo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Juan Pablo defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Juan Pablo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Juan Pablo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunt scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Juan Pablo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Juan Pablo moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Hunt wants to clinch.
Hunt lands with a cross. #CL2#
Hunt rushes Juan Pablo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt lands a shot to the body.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Juan Pablo blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Juan Pablo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hunt smiles and moves away.
Hunt scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Hunt takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juan Pablo.
Juan Pablo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Juan Pablo tries to pull guard but Hunt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dario Juan Pablo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juan Pablo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Juan Pablo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Juan Pablo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Juan Pablo takes a shot to the head.
Juan Pablo is trying to pull guard but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Hunt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Juan Pablo jumps guard but Hunt stands there with Juan Pablo around his waist. Juan Pablo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Juan Pablo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hunt to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Juan Pablo backwards.
Hunt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hunt lands with a right to the head.
Hunt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Juan Pablo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hunt can turn it around.
Juan Pablo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hunt to keep the fight standing.
Hunt pushes Juan Pablo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt pushes Juan Pablo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The referee calls for Hunt to work.
Hunt taking a breather.
Juan Pablo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hunt lands with a light punch inside.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Juan Pablos head.
Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hunt.
Hunt lands a body shot.
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malig Hunt really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt scores with a jab.
Hunt throws a jab when Juan Pablo was well out of range.
Hunt lands a glancing blow to the side of Juan Pablo's head.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt cracks Juan Pablo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A left lands for Hunt.
Juan Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Juan Pablo walks into a stiff left hand from Hunt.#ROC2#Juan Pablo is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Juan Pablo.
Juan Pablo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hunt scores with a shot to the body.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Juan Pablo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Juan Pablo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Juan Pablo.#T1#
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt jabs Juan Pablo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hunt lands a nice shot that snaps Juan Pablo's head back.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Juan Pablo moved out of range nicely.
Hunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Juan Pablo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Juan Pablo moves out of range of the strikes.
Juan Pablo ducks right into an uppercut from Hunt.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but Hunt moves away
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Juan Pablo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Juan Pablo tries to keep at a distance but Hunt has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
A bit of stalling here from Hunt.
Hunt tries to work over Juan Pablo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Juan Pablo.
Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt lands a shot to the body.
Juan Pablo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hunt walks away with a smile on his face. Juan Pablo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Hunt moves into the clinch successfully.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Juan Pablo is trying to pull guard but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Juan Pablo tries to pull guard but Hunt won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dario Juan Pablo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt gets through Juan Pablo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Juan Pablo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Juan Pablo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Juan Pablo seems to have got his legs back now.
Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hunt lands an uppercut.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Juan Pablo jumps guard but Hunt stands there with Juan Pablo around his waist. Juan Pablo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Juan Pablo tries to pull guard but Hunt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hunt.
Juan Pablo tries to pull guard but Hunt holds him up against the cage and eventually Juan Pablo drops back down to his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt.
Hunt lands an uppercut.
Juan Pablo takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt lands a right hand.
Hunt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Juan Pablo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hunt walks away with a smile on his face. Juan Pablo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
Juan Pablo gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Hunt gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malig Hunt!
Malig Hunt is the new welterweight champion!
Malig Hunt seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFA 31
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Juan Pablo staying out of range there.
Temirbekovich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but Temirbekovich moves away
and Temirbekovich counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Juan Pablo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Temirbekovich looks to throw the jab but Juan Pablo is out of range.
Juan Pablo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Juan Pablo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Temirbekovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Juan Pablo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan Pablo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Temirbekovich throws out the jab.
Temirbekovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Temirbekovich sets himself, and Juan Pablo steps forward looking for the clinch! Temirbekovich avoids it this time.#CL2#
Juan Pablo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Juan Pablo tries to pull guard but Temirbekovich won't allow it.
Juan Pablo tries to pull guard but Temirbekovich forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Temirbekovich misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Temirbekovich misses with some punches.
Juan Pablo is trying to pull guard but Temirbekovich turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zaurbek Temirbekovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dario Juan Pablo.
Juan Pablo blocks a body shot from Temirbekovich.
Temirbekovich digs a right hand into Juan Pablo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Juan Pablo's gas tank.
Temirbekovich scores with a shot to the side of Juan Pablo's head.
Temirbekovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Temirbekovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Juan Pablos head.
Temirbekovich tries to throw a body punch but Juan Pablo avoids it by throwing Temirbekovich back against the cage. #TD2#
Juan Pablo gets control of Temirbekovich's arms and successfully pulls guard. Juan Pablo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Juan Pablo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Juan Pablo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Temirbekovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Temirbekovich has control of Juan Pablo's left arm, preventing Juan Pablo from doing any damage.
Juan Pablo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Juan Pablo looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Juan Pablo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Temirbekovich is pulling down on Juan Pablo's head. It's preventing any offense from Juan Pablo, at least for the moment.
Temirbekovich looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Juan Pablo passes into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Juan Pablo slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Temirbekovich missing with a left hand there. Juan Pablo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Juan Pablo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but Temirbekovich moves away
and Temirbekovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch
and Temirbekovich counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Juan Pablo moves out of range of the strikes.
Juan Pablo blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zaurbek Temirbekovich dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Juan Pablo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Temirbekovich connects with a body shot that sends Juan Pablo's belly button to the back.
Temirbekovich throws a looping overhand right but Juan Pablo ducks down to avoid it.
Juan Pablo darts in trying to clinch
and Juan Pablo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Temirbekovich misses its intended target.
Temirbekovich misses with a hook #CL2#
and Juan Pablo counters by moving into the clinch.
Temirbekovich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan Pablo blocking some punches.
Juan Pablo tries to pull guard but Temirbekovich holds him up against the cage and eventually Juan Pablo drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juan Pablo.
Temirbekovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Temirbekovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Temirbekovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juan Pablo can do to turn this around?
Temirbekovich misses with the head strike. #T1#
Juan Pablo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Juan Pablo jumps guard and drags Temirbekovich to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Juan Pablo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Temirbekovich defends it easily.#SUB2#
Juan Pablo is looking to cinch up a triangle. Temirbekovich throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Juan Pablo's body to avoid the submission. Juan Pablo has instead reached around Temirbekovich's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Juan Pablo arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dario Juan Pablo!
Dario Juan Pablo is the new welterweight champion!

Event: HFA 27
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Kay tries to score a power double leg takedown but Juan Pablo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kay somewhat.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up.
Juan Pablo is looking to clinch but Kay is avoiding it.
Kay changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kay circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Juan Pablo darts in and clinches Kay up against the cage.#TD#
Juan Pablo drags the fight down to the ground.
Juan Pablo keeping moving, preventing Kay from controlling successfully.
Kay is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Juan Pablo holds on and takes a little breather.
Kay throws a strike but Juan Pablo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Kay pulls Juan Pablo in close to his closed guard and prevents Juan Pablo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kay wants to sweep here but Juan Pablo controlling him for the moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kay controlling Juan Pablo's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Kay has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Juan Pablo tries to free his leg and advance position but Kay is retaining full guard.
Juan Pablo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kay holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kay. #CL#
Juan Pablo has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Kay has hold of one of Juan Pablo's legs. Juan Pablo is fighting the takedown attempt but Kay gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Juan Pablo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kay's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kay is working Juan Pablo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Juan Pablo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
My spies in Squirrel Sports 🐿️ inform me that Kay has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4##SUB#
Juan Pablo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Kay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Juan Pablo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kay has managed to get both his arms back between Juan Pablo's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kay works over Juan Pablo with some ground and pound from guard.
Kay with a nice head shot there.
Kay with a nice head shot there.
Kay's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Juan Pablo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kay is looking to advance position but Juan Pablo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juan Pablo controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dario Juan Pablo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kay dives in for a single leg takedown but Juan Pablo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Juan Pablo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Juan Pablo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Juan Pablo tries to pull guard but Kay holds him up against the cage and eventually Juan Pablo drops back down to his feet.
Kay is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Juan Pablo pulls guard.
Juan Pablo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juan Pablo looking to control. #SUB#
Juan Pablo has his foot on Kay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kay works his way back into a safe position though.
Kay advances to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kay lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan Pablo tries to get to full guard but Kay has control of the leg.
Kay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Juan Pablo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Juan Pablo is pressing down on Kay's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Kay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Juan Pablo 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.
Juan Pablo is trying to keep Kay in close. #SUB#
Juan Pablo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kay defends it easily.
Kay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kay makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Juan Pablo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kay lands a couple of digs.
Kay is in close to Juan Pablo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kay content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Kay stopping the sweep attempt from Juan Pablo.
Kay is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kay with a nice head shot there.
Kay chips away with some ground and pound.
Kay scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kay trying to control the position from guard on top but Juan Pablo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kay chips away with some ground and pound.
Kay looking to sit in guard and control but Juan Pablo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kay wants to sweep here but Juan Pablo controlling him for the moment.
Kay controlling Juan Pablo's posture. #T3#
Juan Pablo looking to pass the guard.
Juan Pablo preventing the sweep.
Kay is pulling down on Juan Pablo's head. It's preventing any offense from Juan Pablo, at least for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kay is on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kay passes Juan Pablo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kay missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kay wants to pass the guard but Juan Pablo is defending well.
Kay lands with a punch from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kay thows a huge punch but Juan Pablo dodges it nicely.
Kay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Juan Pablo's head.
Juan Pablo wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Kay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kay shoots in and drives through. Juan Pablo sprawls well.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch up but Kay keeps it at a distance.
Kay with the counter takedown but Juan Pablo avoids it easily.
Juan Pablo is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Juan Pablo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Juan Pablo doesn't manage to clinch there - Kay circles away.
Kay has a takedown stuffed.
Juan Pablo doesn't manage to clinch there - Kay circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan Pablo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kay.
Dario Juan Pablo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Kay.
Kay circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Juan Pablo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Kay tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Juan Pablo pulls guard.
Juan Pablo trying to keep a closed guard but Kay is proving a slippery customer.
Kay trying to control the position from guard on top but Juan Pablo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kay makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Juan Pablo keeping moving, preventing Kay from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Juan Pablo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kay postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Juan Pablo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kay, into his guard. #REVR#
Juan Pablo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Kay seems keen to control Juan Pablo's posture.
Juan Pablo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Juan Pablo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juan Pablo trying to control but Kay is working from the bottom.
Juan Pablo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Juan Pablo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kay controlling Juan Pablo's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juan Pablo looking to sit in guard and control but Kay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dario Juan Pablo!

Event: HFA 21
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1##CL#
Juan Pablo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kidd is trying to force a seperation but Juan Pablo has the dominant position.
Kidd is trying to break the clinch but Juan Pablo is controlling him.
Juan Pablo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kidd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kidd is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Juan Pablo is defending well for now.
Kidd tries to break free but Juan Pablo pushes him back against the cage.
Juan Pablo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Juan Pablo jumps guard but Kidd stands there with Juan Pablo around his waist. Juan Pablo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Juan Pablo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dario Juan Pablo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juan Pablo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kidd is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd wants to get back to striking at distance but Juan Pablo won't allow it. #BC2#
Kidd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Juan Pablo clinches.
Kidd missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Kidd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL#
Juan Pablo moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Juan Pablo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Juan Pablo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kidd is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kidd trying to control the position from guard on top but Juan Pablo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Juan Pablo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kidd should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Juan Pablo has tightened it up now! Kidd should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dario Juan Pablo!

Event: HFA 17
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Fernando scores with a hook.
Juan Pablo looks to clinch
and Fernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Juan Pablo walks into a left hand.
Juan Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernando swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Juan Pablo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch
and Fernando counters with a nice uppercut.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up.
It looked like Fernando wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Juan Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernando swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fernando throws out a loose jab but Juan Pablo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juan Pablo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fernando throws the left hand but Juan Pablo avoids the punch easily.
Fernando is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fernando darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up but Fernando circles away and keeps his distance.
Fernando seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fernando is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juan Pablo tries to clinch there but Fernando circles away. #CL2#
Juan Pablo moves into range and clinches up with Fernando.#BC#
Fernando manages to break the clinch.
Dario Juan Pablo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernando throws a looping overhand right but Juan Pablo ducks down to avoid it.
Fernando really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fernando throws the left hand but Juan Pablo avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Fernando misses with an uppercut. Juan Pablo saw that one coming.
Juan Pablo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fernando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Juan Pablo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Juan Pablo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Juan Pablo clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Juan Pablo jumps into guard, dragging Fernando to the mat.
Fernando sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fernando trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juan Pablo is on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Juan Pablo advances position into side control!
Juan Pablo has control of an arm but Fernando manages to advance to Juan Pablo's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juan Pablo tries to break free.
Juan Pablo breaks Fernando's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Juan Pablo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Juan Pablo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fernando swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Fernando being controlled here, momentarily.
Juan Pablo pushes down on Fernando's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Juan Pablo trying to pass the guard but Fernando defending well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Juan Pablo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Juan Pablo tries to pass to full mount but Fernando defends it.
Juan Pablo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fernando is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Freaky Fernando dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fernando works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Juan Pablo doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernando circles away.
Juan Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernando swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Juan Pablo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Juan Pablo closes the distance but Fernando moves to the side
and Fernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Juan Pablo moves out of range of the strikes.
Fernando circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Fernando counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan Pablo slips a jab from Fernando.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up.
Fernando circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Fernando to counter with a crisp jab.
Juan Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernando swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Fernando dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fernando avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fernando swats away the attempt to clinch by Juan Pablo.
Juan Pablo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Juan Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fernando paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch but Fernando slips to the side
and Fernando counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fernando throws a hook but Juan Pablo blocks it.
Fernando lands a nice looking body shot.
Juan Pablo looks to clinch
and Fernando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch but Fernando slips to the side
and Fernando counters with a stiff right hand.
Juan Pablo moves in looking to clinch but Fernando pushes him off.
Fernando ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Juan Pablo is looking to clinch.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fernando waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Juan Pablo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juan Pablo is looking to clinch but Fernando is avoiding it.
Fernando was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fernando is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juan Pablo can do to turn this around?#T2##CL2#
Juan Pablo moves into the clinch.#BC#
Fernando escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fernando circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fernando throws a jab but it's blocked by Juan Pablo.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch there but Fernando circles away.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fernando counters with a nice body shot.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fernando manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Fernando misses the target.
Fernando circles away from the clinch attempt
and Juan Pablo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Juan Pablo has managed to clinch.
Juan Pablo is trying to pull guard but Fernando has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Fernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Juan Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernando swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Juan Pablo clinches up against the cage.#T3##BC#
Fernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Juan Pablo darts in trying to clinch
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juan Pablo walks into a jab.
Juan Pablo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Juan Pablo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Juan Pablo darts in trying to clinch
and Fernando counters with a stiff right hand.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Juan Pablo doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernando circles away.
Fernando throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Juan Pablo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fernando lands a right hook to the body.
Fernando misses with a looping left.
Fernando swats away the attempt to clinch by Juan Pablo.#T4#
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but Fernando is having none of it.
Juan Pablo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch
and Fernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juan Pablo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fernando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Juan Pablo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fernando connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Juan Pablo rushes Fernando and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Fernando manages to break the clinch.
Juan Pablo closes the distance but Fernando moves to the side
and Fernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Freaky Fernando dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Fernando avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Juan Pablo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Juan Pablo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Fernando misses.
Fernando swats away the attempt to clinch by Juan Pablo.
Fernando is looking to counter punch.
Juan Pablo closes the distance but Fernando moves to the side
and Fernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fernando keeps the fight on the outside.
Fernando swats away the attempt to clinch by Juan Pablo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch up but Fernando keeps it at a distance.
Fernando swats away the attempt to clinch by Juan Pablo.
Juan Pablo ducks under a wild hook from Fernando.#T1#
Juan Pablo doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernando circles away.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fernando swats away the attempt to clinch by Juan Pablo.
Fernando swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but Fernando moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Fernando on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up.
Fernando is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Juan Pablo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fernando keeps the fight on the outside.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up but Fernando circles away and keeps his distance.
Fernando throws a body shot but no joy.
Fernando throws an overhand right that lands on Juan Pablo's shoulder, as Juan Pablo tries to avoid the shot.
Juan Pablo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Juan Pablo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Juan Pablo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Juan Pablo doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernando circles away.
Juan Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernando swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Fernando circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Fernando to counter with a crisp jab.
Juan Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernando swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fernando looks to throw the jab but Juan Pablo is out of range.
Juan Pablo moves in looking to clinch but Fernando pushes him off.
Decent striking displayed by Fernando there.
Fernando circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fernando connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juan Pablo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fernando keeps the fight on the outside.
Juan Pablo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fernando keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Fernando misses. #T3#
The fighters circling - Fernando throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up
and Fernando connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Juan Pablo closes the distance but Fernando moves to the side
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fernando circles away from the clinch attempt.
Juan Pablo is looking to clinch.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Freaky Fernando is winning the standup battle so far.
Juan Pablo moves to clinch but Fernando breaks away
and Fernando counters with a straight right hand.
Fernando misses with an uppercut. Juan Pablo saw that one coming.
Juan Pablo closes the distance but Fernando moves to the side
and Fernando connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch but Fernando slips to the side
and Fernando counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Juan Pablo tries to clinch
and Fernando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fernando looks to land a right hand but Juan Pablo moved out of range.
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!
Juan Pablo wants to clinch.
Fernando scores with a nice right hand.
Juan Pablo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fernando is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fernando changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fernando throws a big shot that misses.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up but Fernando circles away and keeps his distance.
Juan Pablo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Fernando. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Freaky Fernando clearly takes 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.#R4#
Juan Pablo takes one to the chin there.
Decent striking displayed by Fernando there.
Juan Pablo moves to clinch but Fernando breaks away
and Fernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fernando catches Juan Pablo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fernando avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fernando was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fernando misses with an uppercut.
Juan Pablo throws out a counter right but Fernando avoids it with no problem.
Juan Pablo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fernando throws a hook but Juan Pablo blocks it.
Fernando looks to land a left hand but Juan Pablo moved out of range nicely.
Juan Pablo doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernando circles away.
Fernando throws an overhand right that lands on Juan Pablo's shoulder, as Juan Pablo tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Juan Pablo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan Pablo slips under a jab.
Juan Pablo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fernando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but Fernando moves away
and Fernando counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Juan Pablo wants to clinch.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch
and Fernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fernando counters with a straight right hand.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up but Fernando circles away and keeps his distance.
Fernando lands a body shot.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fernando manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Fernando misses.
Fernando keeps the fight on the outside.
Juan Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fernando paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Juan Pablo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Juan Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fernando paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Juan Pablo looks to clinch
and Fernando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch
and Fernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fernando counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Juan Pablo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch.
Juan Pablo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Juan Pablo is looking to clinch but Fernando is avoiding it.
Juan Pablo moves to clinch but Fernando breaks away
and Fernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juan Pablo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Juan Pablo is looking to clinch but Fernando is avoiding it.
Fernando throwing a counter right hand but Juan Pablo manages to avoid it.
Fernando throws a body punch but Juan Pablo moves out of range.
Fernando keeps the fight on the outside.
Fernando was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Juan Pablo tries to clinch
and Fernando counters with a nice uppercut.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up but Fernando circles away and keeps his distance.
Fernando was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Juan Pablo is looking to clinch but Fernando is avoiding it.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch.
Juan Pablo is looking to clinch but Fernando is avoiding it.
Fernando was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Juan Pablo pushes Fernando up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Fernando pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Juan Pablo closes the distance but Fernando moves to the side
and Fernando counters with a stiff right hand.
Juan Pablo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Juan Pablo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fernando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Juan Pablo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Juan Pablo moves to clinch but Fernando breaks away
enabling Fernando to counter with a crisp jab.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch but Fernando slips to the side
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juan Pablo tries to clinch
and Fernando counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fernando digs a good hook to Juan Pablo's body.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch.
The fighters circling - Fernando throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up but Fernando circles away and keeps his distance.
Fernando misses the jab.
Fernando throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Juan Pablo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Freaky Fernando had his way with Dario Juan Pablo in that round.
That's time! Fernando's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.#R5#
Juan Pablo looks to clinch
letting Fernando counter with a right hand.
Freaky Fernando is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fernando avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Juan Pablo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Juan Pablo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Juan Pablo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Juan Pablo doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernando circles away.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but Fernando moves away
and Fernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch there but Fernando circles away.
Fernando moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fernando circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan Pablo closes the distance but Fernando moves to the side
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fernando misses with a hook.
Fernando circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Fernando counter with a right hand. #T1#
Fernando avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A quick step to the side and Fernando tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch
and Fernando counters with a stiff right hand.
Juan Pablo walks into a left hand.
Juan Pablo looks to clinch
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch but Fernando slips to the side
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juan Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernando swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Juan Pablo looks to clinch
enabling Fernando to counter with a crisp jab.
Juan Pablo ducks under a wild hook from Fernando.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch
and Fernando connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fernando keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fernando keeps the fight on the outside.
Juan Pablo slips under a jab.
Juan Pablo looks to clinch
enabling Fernando to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
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!
Fernando circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Juan Pablo is looking to clinch.
Juan Pablo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Juan Pablo closes the distance but Fernando moves to the side
and Fernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fernando avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fernando swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fernando lands with an uppercut that bounces Juan Pablo off the cage and back into range.
Juan Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernando swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab by Fernando.
Juan Pablo is looking to clinch.
Fernando throws a hook but Juan Pablo blocks it.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch.
Fernando is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Juan Pablo blocks a jab.
Fernando circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fernando looks to score with a jab to the body but Juan Pablo is just out of range.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but Fernando moves out of range.
Fernando clobbers Juan Pablo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Juan Pablo moves in looking to clinch but Fernando pushes him off.
Juan Pablo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fernando counters with a stiff right hand.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up but Fernando circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Fernando gets tackled into the cage by Juan Pablo. Juan Pablo maintains the clinch. #BC#
Fernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Fernando keeps the fight on the outside.
Juan Pablo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Juan Pablo looks to clinch
and Fernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fernando circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Fernando counter with a right hand.
Juan Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernando swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fernando misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Juan Pablo has managed to clinch. #BC#
Fernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Juan Pablo looks to clinch
and Fernando counters with a nice uppercut.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up but Fernando circles away and keeps his distance.
Juan Pablo looks to clinch
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fernando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dario Juan Pablo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juan Pablo misses with a right hand
and Fernando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Juan Pablo misses with an uppercut
and Fernando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Freaky Fernando showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fernando, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 50:42
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:42
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:42

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freaky Fernando!
Freaky Fernando retains his welterweight title!

Event: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 4
Date: Aug 21, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Juan Pablo instigates a clinch.
Juan Pablo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cuevas just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Juan Pablo gets control of Cuevas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Juan Pablo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cuevas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Juan Pablo 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.
Cuevas tries to stand but Juan Pablo is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cuevas throws a big right hand that misses.
Cuevas wants to stand and escape but instead Juan Pablo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan Pablo stopping the sweep attempt from Cuevas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juan Pablo sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Cuevas wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Juan Pablo manages to pass to side control.
Juan Pablo is controlling the pace.
Cuevas wants to control but Juan Pablo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Juan Pablo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Zombie MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Juan Pablo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cuevas tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Juan Pablo has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Cuevas is trying to stand up.
Juan Pablo controlling the pace for now.
Juan Pablo avoids the attempt from Cuevas to control.#T3#
Cuevas squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Juan Pablo is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Cuevas is in real trouble.
Juan Pablo keeps control of the position easily here as Cuevas tries to buck him off.
Cuevas is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Cuevas is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #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.
Cuevas is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Juan Pablo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cuevas doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cuevas is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dario Juan Pablo 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#
Cuevas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Juan Pablo momentarily.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice combination there by Cuevas.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cuevas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Juan Pablo slips under a jab from Cuevas.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch there but Cuevas circles away.
Cuevas scores with a hook to the body. Juan Pablo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cuevas swats away the attempt to clinch by Juan Pablo.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch up but Cuevas keeps it at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Juan Pablo is looking to clinch.
Cuevas throws the left hand but Juan Pablo avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Juan Pablo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Juan Pablo pushes Cuevas up against the cage in a clinch.
Juan Pablo is trying to pull guard but Cuevas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Juan Pablo fails to pull guard. #BC#
Cuevas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Juan Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch but Cuevas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cuevas keeps the fight on the outside.
Juan Pablo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dario Juan Pablo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cuevas.#T1#
Juan Pablo wants to clinch but Cuevas slips to the side
and Cuevas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Juan Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cuevas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cuevas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Minor Cuevas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Juan Pablo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cuevas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cuevas keeps the fight on the outside.
Cuevas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
Juan Pablo closes the distance and clinches.
Juan Pablo fails to pull guard.
Minor Cuevas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dario Juan Pablo.
Juan Pablo is trying to pull guard but Cuevas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Juan Pablo jumps guard but Cuevas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Cuevas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cuevas keeps the fight on the outside.
Cuevas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Juan Pablo takes one to the chin there.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch there but Cuevas circles away.
Cuevas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cuevas keeps the fight on the outside.
Cuevas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice jab there from Cuevas.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Cuevas to counter with a crisp jab.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch.#T2#
Juan Pablo wants to clinch.#CL2#
Juan Pablo has Cuevas up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Cuevas manages to break the clinch.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but Cuevas moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Juan Pablo.
Juan Pablo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cuevas counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Cuevas. Those never looked like landing.
Cuevas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Juan Pablo in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cuevas. Juan Pablo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch up but Cuevas keeps it at a distance.
Juan Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch but Cuevas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cuevas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Juan Pablo at a distance.
Juan Pablo moves forwards but Cuevas connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Juan Pablo staying out of range there.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up
letting Cuevas counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Juan Pablo clinches.
Cuevas is looking to break free of the clinch but Juan Pablo has double underhooks.
Juan Pablo tries to pull guard but Cuevas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Cuevas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Cuevas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Juan Pablo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch.
Juan Pablo is looking to clinch but Cuevas is avoiding it.
It looked like Cuevas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Juan Pablo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cuevas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Juan Pablo is looking to clinch but Cuevas is avoiding it.
Cuevas cracks Juan Pablo with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Cuevas.
Cuevas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juan Pablo is looking to clinch but Cuevas is avoiding it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Cuevas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but Cuevas is having none of it. #CL2#
Juan Pablo rushes Cuevas and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Juan Pablo pulls guard successfully.
Cuevas trying to control but Juan Pablo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Juan Pablo is looking for a triangle but Cuevas pushes his legs off easily.
Juan Pablo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cuevas's guard. #REVB#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cuevas wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Juan Pablo manages to pass to side control.
Cuevas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cuevas tries to get out of the position.
Juan Pablo prevents Cuevas from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Minor Cuevas dominated that second round.
That's time! Cuevas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Juan Pablo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cuevas counters with a straight right hand.
Juan Pablo slips a jab and a cross from Cuevas. #CL2#
Juan Pablo gets a clinch. #TD2#
Juan Pablo pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Cuevas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cuevas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Juan Pablo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Juan Pablo looking for a triangle here. Cuevas is fighting it but it looks tight! Juan Pablo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Cuevas is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dario Juan Pablo!

Event: HFA 10
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1##CL#
Juan Pablo moves into range and clinches up with Tseung.#TD2#
Tseung manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tseung looking to control.
Tseung is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tseung tries to strike from the bottom.
Juan Pablo tries to free his leg and advance position but Tseung is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tseung controls Juan Pablo momentarily but Juan Pablo frees himself.
Juan Pablo won't allow Tseung to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan Pablo postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Juan Pablo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Tseung shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Juan Pablo is trying to defend but Tseung finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Juan Pablo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Juan Pablo.#SUB#
Juan Pablo has an active guard here but Tseung has managed to pass into half guard.
Tseung moves into full mount! Juan Pablo won't be happy about that!
Juan Pablo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tseung prevents Juan Pablo from getting the reversal.#T2#
Tseung tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Juan Pablo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Juan Pablo is desperately trying to improve his position but Tseung has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Tseung jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Juan Pablo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Juan Pablo and Tseung has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Tseung wants to control but Juan Pablo is keeping him busy. #T3#
Juan Pablo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Juan Pablo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Juan Pablo tries to pass to full mount but Tseung defends it.
Tseung holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Juan Pablo is taking a breather. Tseung 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.#SUB2#
Tseung looking for a kimura from the bottom but Juan Pablo passes into side control!
Juan Pablo controlling the position from side mount.
Tseung is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tseung tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shinji Tseung will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Tseung tries to keep at a distance but Juan Pablo has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Tseung gets control of Juan Pablo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tseung will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tseung working a defensive guard here.
Juan Pablo passes into half guard.
Juan Pablo is looking to advance position but Tseung won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tseung is trying to maintain the position but Juan Pablo is very close to passing his half guard.
Tseung is trying to stand. #T1#
Juan Pablo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tseung is looking for a sweep. Juan Pablo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tseung is still trying to improve position.
Juan Pablo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Juan Pablo wants to pass to mount but Tseung is defending the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL#
Juan Pablo clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Juan Pablo decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Juan Pablo looking for a guillotine here but Tseung defends easily.
Juan Pablo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tseung's guard. #REVR#
Juan Pablo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tseung is keeping the position for now.
Juan Pablo is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Tseung can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Juan Pablo controls the pace.
Tseung wants to control but Juan Pablo passes easily into half guard.
Tseung is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tseung is trying to control but Juan Pablo passes into side control!
Juan Pablo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
A control attempt from Tseung but he's now mounted!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tseung is trying desperately to improve position.
Juan Pablo looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dario Juan Pablo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Juan Pablo closes the distance and pushes Tseung back into the cage.#TD2#
Juan Pablo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tseung is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Juan Pablo to the mat. Juan Pablo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Juan Pablo working for a triangle but Tseung defends it easily.
Tseung wants to pass the guard but Juan Pablo is keeping the position.
Tseung stopping the sweep attempt from Juan Pablo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Juan Pablo looking for a triangle here. Tseung is fighting it but it looks tight! Juan Pablo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Tseung is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dario Juan Pablo!

Event: SS2
Date: Jun 03, 2024

#R1#
Juan Pablo wants to clinch.
Juan Pablo sets himself, and Bandito steps forward looking for the clinch! Juan Pablo avoids it this time.
Juan Pablo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bandito keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Bandito has closed the distance and engaged Juan Pablo in a clinch.
Juan Pablo tries to pull guard but Bandito holds him up against the cage and eventually Juan Pablo drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Juan Pablo pulls guard. #SUB#
Juan Pablo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bandito defends it easily.#SUB#
Juan Pablo pushes a forearm under Bandito's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bandito is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dario Juan Pablo!
Dario Juan Pablo is the new welterweight champion!

Event: SS1
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1##CL#
Juan Pablo forces Bukele back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Bukele gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Juan Pablo is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Bukele is tapping! Great win for Juan Pablo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dario Juan Pablo!

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