Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2025

#R1##CL#
Roberts has taken the fight to the clinch.
Azevedo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Roberts just stands there and leans against the cage.
Azevedo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Roberts walks away with a smile on his face. Azevedo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Azevedo enables Roberts to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Azevedo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Roberts is standing up over Azevedo. Azevedo looks to escape but Roberts dives into side control. #REVB##SUB#
Roberts looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SU#
Roberts stands up.
Roberts walks into a straight right hand from Azevedo.
Azevedo shoots in and drives through. Roberts sprawls well.
Brian Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Azevedo.#T1#
Roberts on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Azevedo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Roberts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Azevedo.
Azevedo misses with the combination.
Roberts seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Roberts closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Roberts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roberts performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Roberts has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2##SU#
Roberts escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Roberts scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Azevedo tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Azevedo has given up his back. Will we see Roberts going for some submissions? #SUB#
Roberts looking to break Azevedo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Azevedo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Roberts will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Azevedo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roberts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Azevedo is trying to stand back up.
Roberts biding his time, looking for the opening. #T4##SUB#
Roberts working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Azevedo is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Roberts has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Azevedo taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brian Roberts!

Event: WOVA Fight Night: Inferno
Date: Apr 23, 2025

#R1#
The Coward throws a body punch but Drago moves out of range. #TD#
Drago looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for The Coward!
The Coward is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
The Coward gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Coward controlling the position for now.#T1#
Drago thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The Coward keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Coward is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Drago's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Drago's back!
The Coward cracks Drago with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Drago from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
The Coward is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. The Coward gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. The Coward gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. The Coward apologises and we restart here on the feet. #CL#
Drago fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Coward, pushing him back against the cage.
The Coward slowing the pace effectively.
The Coward makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Drago on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Coward taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T2#
The Coward tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Drago avoids it.#TD#
Drago lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Coward 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#
The Coward lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
The Coward is trying for a kimura here. Drago looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! The Coward wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Howard The Coward!

Event: QFC Tournament 1220 Round 1
Date: Apr 07, 2025

#R1#
Drago shoots in looking for a takedown but Zaladin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Drago's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice jab there from Zaladin.
Drago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zaladin avoids the head kick by Drago.
Zaladin darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Drago's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Zaladin before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Great Zaladin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2025

#R1#
Barbaric misses with a straight left.
Barbaric scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Aron Vazquez has been cut.#KD#
Barbaric drops Vazquez with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Vazquez looks back up at him and smiles so Barbaric waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Vazquez is rocked!
Barbaric cracks Vazquez with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lukas Barbaric!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1##TD#
Morris shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Castro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Morris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morris working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Castro's head.
Morris wanted to stand there but Castro had control of the position.
Castro wants to stand up but Morris is controlling him. #SUB2#
Castro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morris defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris stopping the sweep attempt from Castro.
Morris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Morris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morris wants to stand but Castro has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Morris trying to control but Castro is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Castro rushes Morris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Castro successfully pulls guard.
Morris working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Castro wants to improve his position but instead Morris has moved into half guard.
Morris trying to control the action but Castro is working from the bottom. #T2#
Morris is nestled in close to Castro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Castro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Castro tries to get to full guard but Morris has control of the leg.
Morris trying to control the action but Castro is working from the bottom.
Morris is thwarting Castro's attempts to control the position.
Castro is refusing to be controlled, as Morris sits in half guard.
Castro wants to control but Morris is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Castro won't allow Morris to pass to mount.
Morris lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Morris is keen to just control but Castro is a slippery customer.
Castro wants to stand back up but Morris manages to pass into side control. #SUB#
Morris has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Castro is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Morris yanks on the arm and Castro is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Morris.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hayden Morris!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2024

#R1#
Novak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Novak throws a body kick that misses.
Cassidy shoots in for a takedown but Novak shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cassidy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donk. Novak catches Cassidy right on the button with a cross.
Cassidy moves out of range of the body kick.
Cassidy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Novak.
Novak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cassidy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Novak defends well and Cassidy ends up having to push Novak into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Novak. That snapped Cassidy's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy tries a head kick but it misses.
Novak pushes Cassidy away with a front kick.
Novak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassidy moves away.
Novak avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Cassidy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Novak's waist but Novak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cassidy off to one side.
Ante Novak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Butch Cassidy.
Cassidy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cassidy.
Cassidy wants to clinch.
Novak tries to clinch up but Cassidy circles away and keeps his distance.
Novak leaves Cassidy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cassidy throws a lazy body kick
and Novak counters with a series of strikes. Cassidy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cassidy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cassidy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cassidy misses with a takedown attempt - Novak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Cassidy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cassidy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Novak tries to avoid it but Cassidy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Novak to the ground. Novak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Novak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cassidy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cassidy slips a jab and a cross from Novak.
Cassidy slips a straight right by Novak.
Novak connects with a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Novak. Cassidy shrugs it off though.
Novak throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
A solid body kick from Novak.
Butch Cassidy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassidy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Novak.
Novak scores with a punch to the head.
Cassidy misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Novak clinches with his opponent.
Cassidy wants a takedown but no success here.
Cassidy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Novak avoids it.#BC#
Novak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cassidy shoots in but Novak avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cassidy throws a right and a left that Novak avoids nicely. #T4#
Cassidy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Novak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cassidy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cassidy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Novak to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Novak throws a right and a left that Cassidy avoids nicely.
Cassidy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Novak avoids it really well and circles away.
Cassidy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Novak is able to avoid easily.#CL2#
Cassidy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ante Novak dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Novak shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cassidy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cassidy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Novak is defending well.#BC2#
Cassidy manages to break the clinch.
Cassidy scores with a leg kick.
Novak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Novak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy darts in trying to clinch
and Novak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cassidy moves out of range as Novak strikes.
Ante Novak is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Cassidy with a poor takedown
and Novak counters with a left and a right that stings Cassidy.
Ante Novak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Butch Cassidy.
Cassidy scores with a shot to the body.
Novak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cassidy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Novak somewhat.
Cassidy keeps the fight on the outside.
Novak sets himself, and Cassidy steps forward looking for the clinch! Novak avoids it this time.
Novak looks for a takedown but Cassidy sprawls well.
Novak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cassidy can do to turn this around?
Novak looks to land a body kick but Cassidy moved away.
Cassidy wants to clinch.#T2#
Novak defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cassidy.
Novak tries to clinch but Cassidy moves away
and Cassidy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cassidy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Novak doesn't manage to clinch there - Cassidy circles away.
It looks like Novak has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Cassidy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Novak circles away.
Novak tried to counter with a leg kick but Cassidy avoided it.
Cassidy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Novak.
Cassidy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Novak but Novak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cassidy avoids the body shot from Novak. #CL2#
Cassidy pushes Novak up against the cage in a clinch.#T3##TD2#
Cassidy jumps into guard, dragging Novak to the mat.
Cassidy pulls Novak in to control the position.
Cassidy throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Novak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cassidy on the ground.
Novak's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cassidy is pulling down on Novak's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Cassidy has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Novak should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cassidy has tightened it up now! Novak 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 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Butch Cassidy!
During a confident post fight interview, Butch Cassidy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2024

#R1#
Bartolomeu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bartolomeu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Di Salvo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bartolomeu throws a head kick but Di Salvo moves out of range. #CL#
Bartolomeu rushes Di Salvo and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Bartolomeu gets control of Di Salvo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bartolomeu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Di Salvo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SU2#
Di Salvo gets to his feet - Bartolomeu follows without any prompting.
Bartolomeu avoids the head kick by Di Salvo. #CL#
Bartolomeu closes the distance and pushes Di Salvo back into the cage.
Bartolomeu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Di Salvo smiles and moves away.
Di Salvo misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Di Salvo scores with a one two! Bartolomeu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Renato Bartolomeu has been cut.#CL#
Di Salvo tries to keep at a distance but Bartolomeu has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bartolomeu misses with a knee strike.
Di Salvo is trying to break free.#T1#
Bartolomeu has Di Salvo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Di Salvo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Di Salvo jumps guard but Bartolomeu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Di Salvo prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Bartolomeu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Di Salvo is looking to break free of the clinch but Bartolomeu has double underhooks. #TD#
Bartolomeu pulls Di Salvo into guard.
Di Salvo wants to pass the guard but Bartolomeu is keeping the position.#SU2#
Di Salvo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bartolomeu, up you get!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bartolomeu.
Bartolomeu is breathing heavily.
Di Salvo tries to clinch up.
Di Salvo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Di Salvo takes the fight into the clinch.
Bartolomeu tries a knee to the head but Di Salvo blocks it. #T2#
Di Salvo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bartolomeu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bartolomeu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Di Salvo walks away with a smile on his face. Bartolomeu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bartolomeu ducks right into an uppercut from Di Salvo.
Di Salvo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bartolomeu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Di Salvo somewhat.#CL2#
Di Salvo moves into range and clinches up with Bartolomeu.
Bartolomeu looking to throw knees to the head but Di Salvo is blocking nicely.
Bartolomeu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bit of stalling here from Di Salvo. #T3#
Di Salvo tries to pull guard but Bartolomeu won't allow it.
Di Salvo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Di Salvo can't break the clinch.
Di Salvo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bartolomeu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bartolomeu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Di Salvo to keep the fight standing.
Bartolomeu lands a knee to the head.
Di Salvo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bartolomeu has him pressed against the cage.
Bartolomeu prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Bartolomeu gets control of Di Salvo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bartolomeu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES#
Bartolomeu manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Di Salvo wants a takedown. #T4#
Bartolomeu wants a takedown but no success here.
Bartolomeu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Di Salvo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#TD#
Bartolomeu successfully pulls guard.
Di Salvo wants to control from the top but Bartolomeu keeps moving.
Di Salvo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Di Salvo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Di Salvo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Di Salvo throws a big right hand that misses.
Di Salvo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bartolomeu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renato Bartolomeu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Renato Bartolomeu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Di Salvo clinches up against the cage.
Bartolomeu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Di Salvo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bartolomeu backwards.
Di Salvo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bartolomeu stops a takedown attempt from Di Salvo.
Di Salvo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bartolomeu could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bartolomeu prevents Di Salvo from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartolomeu tries to pull guard but Di Salvo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Di Salvo wants to take the fight to the mat but Bartolomeu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Renato Bartolomeu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Falzone Di Salvo.
Bartolomeu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Di Salvo blocks it with crossed arms.
Bartolomeu tries to pull guard but Di Salvo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Bartolomeu breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Di Salvo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Di Salvo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bartolomeu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Di Salvo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Di Salvo is breathing heavily.
Bartolomeu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Di Salvo circles away.
A punch combination from Di Salvo misses.
Bartolomeu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Di Salvo.
It appears Bartolomeu was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bartolomeu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Di Salvo paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Bartolomeu clinches up with Di Salvo and pushes him back against the cage.
Bartolomeu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bartolomeu tries to land a knee to the head but Di Salvo blocks with his arms. #TD#
Bartolomeu jumps guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Di Salvo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Di Salvo is looking to work some ground and pound but Bartolomeu has wrist control.#SU2#
Di Salvo stands and steps away. Bartolomeu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bartolomeu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Di Salvo but Di Salvo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Di Salvo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Di Salvo tries a head kick but it misses.
Di Salvo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Di Salvo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Di Salvo scores with a hook.
Bartolomeu walks into a left hand.
Di Salvo misses with a kick to the body
and Bartolomeu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Di Salvo lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Bartolomeu looks for a takedown but Di Salvo sprawls well.
Di Salvo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Di Salvo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bartolomeu tries to clinch but Di Salvo moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bartolomeu or perhaps it was just good defense by Di Salvo, which made it look bad.
Di Salvo lands a nice shot to the body.
Di Salvo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
Di Salvo clinches up with Bartolomeu and pushes him back against the cage.
Di Salvo managing to block the knees to the body from Bartolomeu.
Bartolomeu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Di Salvo wants to get back to striking at distance but Bartolomeu won't allow it. #T4#
A bit of stalling here from Bartolomeu.
Di Salvo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Di Salvo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bartolomeu just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Bartolomeu jumps guard.
Di Salvo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bartolomeu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Di Salvo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Di Salvo throwing strikes from guard but Bartolomeu blocks nicely.
Di Salvo passes Bartolomeu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Di Salvo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Falzone Di Salvo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Renato Bartolomeu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Di Salvo scores with a one two! Bartolomeu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Falzone Di Salvo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bartolomeu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Di Salvo to score with a decent uppercut.
Bartolomeu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Di Salvo throws a head kick that misses.
Bartolomeu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Di Salvo. #CL#
Bartolomeu has closed the distance and engaged Di Salvo in a clinch.
Bartolomeu tries a body shot but Di Salvo blocks it.
Bartolomeu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Di Salvo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bartolomeu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bartolomeu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bartolomeu is defended easily by Di Salvo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bartolomeu shoots and misses
and Di Salvo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Di Salvo scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Di Salvo moves into the clinch successfully.
Bartolomeu misses with an elbow over the top.
Bartolomeu missing with knees to the body.
Bartolomeu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Di Salvo smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Bartolomeu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Di Salvo shoots in and drives through. Bartolomeu sprawls well.
Bartolomeu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Di Salvo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Di Salvo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Di Salvo takes the fight into the clinch.
Bartolomeu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Di Salvo backwards. #T2#
Bartolomeu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Bartolomeu breaks from the clinch.
Di Salvo sizes up Bartolomeu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Di Salvo lands with a hook. Bartolomeu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Di Salvo forces Bartolomeu back against the cage and clinches.
Di Salvo working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Bartolomeu manages to pull guard.
Di Salvo throwing strikes from guard but Bartolomeu blocks nicely.
Di Salvo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bartolomeu keeping moving, preventing Di Salvo from controlling successfully. #T3##SU2#
Di Salvo stands up and waves to Bartolomeu to follow him.
Di Salvo dives in for a single leg takedown but Bartolomeu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Di Salvo darts in looking for a takedown but Bartolomeu gets double underhooks and turns Di Salvo into the cage.
As Di Salvo looks to move away, Bartolomeu throws a big counter combo but Di Salvo just gets out of the way.
Di Salvo wants to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bartolomeu or perhaps it was just good defense by Di Salvo, which made it look bad.
Di Salvo fails with the takedown.#T4##CL#
Bartolomeu instigates a clinch.
Bartolomeu misses with a knee strike.
Bartolomeu prevents a body shot from Di Salvo. #TD#
Di Salvo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bartolomeu is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Di Salvo to the mat. Di Salvo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Di Salvo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bartolomeu is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Renato Bartolomeu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Di Salvo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Bartolomeu pulls guard successfully. #SU2#
Di Salvo stands and steps away. Bartolomeu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Di Salvo throws a nice looking combination but Bartolomeu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bartolomeu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Di Salvo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bartolomeu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Falzone Di Salvo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Di Salvo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Falzone Di Salvo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2024

#R1#
Arentov tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Arentov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Walters is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Arentov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Walters is looking for a sweep. Arentov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arentov is nestled in close to Walters, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Arentov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters trying to control but Arentov postures up.
Walters keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Arentov looks to land a strike but Walters avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Walters is trying to keep Arentov in close. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arentov throwing strikes from guard but Walters blocks nicely.
Arentov cracks Walters with a solid left hand.
Walters looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walters being controlled here, momentarily.
Walters is looking to sweep but instead, Arentov has passed into half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arentov winds up and cracks Walters with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Arentov 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.
Arentov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Walters trying to control from the bottom.
Walters is trying to control but Arentov manages to pass to mount!
Arentov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Arentov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Walters wants to control but Arentov is having none of it.
Arentov lands a big shot there that rocks Walters but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T3#
Arentov wants to control but Walters has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Arentov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Arentov 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.
Walters has hold of Arentov's hands but Arentov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Arentov prevents Walters from improving his position.
Walters wants to control but Arentov is keeping busy.
Walters tries to roll over but Arentov keeps him under control.
Walters looks winded!
Arentov is nestled in close to Walters, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Arentov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Walters with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Arentov prevents Walters from improving his position.
Arentov is keen to just control but Walters is a slippery customer.
Arentov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Arentov uses his free foot to push down on Walters's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Walters.
Arentov looking to finish Walters with some ground and pound. This is bad for Walters!
Arentov cracks Walters with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Arentov with good strikes from the mount here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Endi Arentov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Arentov takes the fight into the clinch.
Arentov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walters can do to turn this around?
Arentov can't find room to land a body shot as Walters controls the action. #BC#
Arentov breaks from the clinch.
Walters shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arentov defends it nicely.#CL2#
Walters pushes Arentov up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Arentov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Arentov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Arentov tries to pass to full mount but Walters defends it.
Endi Arentov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Arentov wants to take a breather but Walters is having none of it.
Arentov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Walters tries to roll over but Arentov keeps him under control.
Arentov lands strikes from half guard.
Arentov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Arentov is nestled in close to Walters, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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. Arentov connects with a nice short shot to Walters's temple.
Walters is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Arentov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Walters is trying to maintain the position but Arentov is very close to passing his half guard.
Walters is breathing heavily.
Arentov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Arentov trying to mount his opponent but Walters defends it.
Walters on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Arentov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Arentov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Walters trying to control here.
Arentov trying to advance position but Walters counters by regaining guard.
Arentov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Walters keeping full guard, as Arentov tries to pass. #T3#
Walters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arentov trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom.
Arentov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Arentov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Arentov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Walters has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arentov has managed to get both his arms back between Walters's legs - danger averted.
Walters can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arentov controls the pace.
Arentov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Walters keeping moving, preventing Arentov from controlling successfully.
Arentov lands a couple of digs.
Arentov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Arentov stands up over Walters, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Arentov working some strikes from top position.
Arentov cracks Walters with a solid left hand.
Arentov postures up.
Arentov scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walters can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arentov controls the pace.
Arentov postures up and lands a big shot to Walters's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Endi Arentov 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Arentov darts in and clinches Walters up against the cage.
Arentov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Arentov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #TD#
Arentov manages to pull guard.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Arentov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Arentov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Arentov leaves Walters with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Arentov throws a quick counter head kick but Walters was just out of range.#T1##CL#
Arentov forces Walters back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Arentov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Arentov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walters, pushing him back against the cage.
Walters takes an elbow to the forehead.
Walters stops a takedown attempt from Arentov. #TD#
Arentov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Arentov manages to end up in side control.
Walters on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Arentov 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.
Arentov working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
Walters struggling a bit here.
Arentov is chipping away with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arentov working the ground and pound from side control.
Walters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arentov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Arentov scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC#Walters is rocked!
Arentov working the ground and pound.
Walters is still in real trouble! Can Arentov finish him?
Walters is working to avoid the ground and pound but Arentov connects with a decent elbow.
Arentov is looking to take a break and control but Walters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walters seems to have recovered his senses.
Arentov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3#
Arentov working the ground and pound from side control.
Walters taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Walters's face as Arentov controls the position.
Arentov trying to control the position but Walters is working away.
Arentov is putting a hurting on Walters here, landing some big shots from side control.
Walters takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Arentov just content to control the position.
Arentov laying and praying for a moment but Walters takes advantage and regains half guard. #T4#
Arentov is controlling the pace.
Walters manages to get to full guard.
Arentov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Parker Walters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Endi Arentov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Walters has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arentov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Endi Arentov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2024

#R1#
Fudge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fudge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ponenki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fudge manages to avoid it.
Ponenki falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Fudge counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fudge performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fudge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Fudge 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fudge is looking to advance position but Ponenki won't allow it. #T1#
Fudge is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fudge controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fudge lands a nice shot to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ponenki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fudge controlling from the full mount.
Ponenki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fudge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Fudge lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fudge content just to control the position here.
Ponenki is squirming around, avoiding Fudge's attempts to control the action.
Fudge sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fudge tries to control but Ponenki wriggling away. #T3#
Fudge wants to take Ponenki's back here but Ponenki is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ponenki is trying to escape the mount.
Fudge sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fudge seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ponenki for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fudge is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ponenki is surviving well by controlling Fudge's body position as best he can.
Fudge dominating with strikes here.#T4#
Ponenki is squirming around, avoiding Fudge's attempts to control the action.
Fudge seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ponenki is holding on tight.
Fudge tries to control but Ponenki wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fudge is trying to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fudge controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Fudge dominated that round.
That's time! Fudge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ponenki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fudge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ponenki.
It looked like Fudge was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ponenki.
Fudge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Ponenki counter with a right hand.
Fudge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ponenki can do to turn this around?
Ponenki throws a combination. Fudge tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Fudge has closed the distance and engaged Ponenki in a clinch.
Fudge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ponenki tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponenki is pressed up against the cage. Fudge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ponenki down to the mat. Ponenki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Fudge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fudge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ponenki avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Fudge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ponenki as he jumps to the side.
Fudge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ponenki pinned against the cage. Ponenki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ponenki feints the counter takedown.
We've been told by Fudge's head coaches at MMS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Fudge closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fudge lands in his opponent's guard.
Ponenki wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Fudge manages to pass to side control. #T2##REVB#
Ponenki tries to get to full guard but Fudge has control of the leg.
Fudge slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Ponenki makes his way to full guard, as Fudge worked for a kimura.
Fudge not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Fudge wants to control from the top but Ponenki keeps moving.
Fudge sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fudge has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ponenki keeping moving, preventing Fudge from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ponenki just misses with a punch to the body.
Fudge drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ponenki sprawls and moves away.
Ponenki slaps away a takedown attempt from Fudge, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fudge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ponenki defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aldemiro Ponenki 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#
Ponenki dodges the punch combination from Fudge.
Fudge scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ponenki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fudge.
Nice sprawl there from Ponenki as Fudge shoots in.#CL#
Fudge closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ponenki prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Fudge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fudge tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fudge wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Ponenki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fudge pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fudge wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD2#
Ponenki has clasped his hands together around Fudge's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fudge is trying to control Ponenki's posture but Ponenki avoids it.
Fudge is looking for a sweep.
Ponenki misses with the ground and pound.
Fudge regains half guard.
Fudge tries to get to full guard but Ponenki has control of the leg.
Ponenki trying to pass the guard but Fudge defending well. #T2#
Ponenki with the ground and pound but Fudge uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ponenki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ponenki preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Fudge working for a triangle but Ponenki defends it easily.
Fudge working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Ponenki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fudge dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Ponenki pulls Fudge in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Fudge trying to control the position from guard on top but Ponenki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fudge content to stall in guard here.
Fudge advances position into side control!
Ponenki prevents Fudge from moving into mount.
Ponenki is not content to let Fudge control the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ponenki is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fudge is controlling him well.
Fudge scores with punches from side control.
Fudge in side control lands a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here as Fudge stalls from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ponenki is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Fudge showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fudge 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Fudge!
Aldemiro Ponenki was interviewed post fight and said 'I tried my best,but y'know,it was not enough,and i respect that and my opponent for his deserved win,after all i am going to do my best and come stronger to the next fight'.

Event: MMA Hype -15-
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Drayman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Drayman lands a nice looking body shot.
Drayman throws a shot to the body.
Bartolomeu takes one to the chin there.
Drayman lands a nice looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Drayman, as that shot connected.
Bartolomeu moves in looking to clinch but Drayman pushes him off.
Jab by Drayman.
Bartolomeu walks into a left hand.
Bartolomeu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drayman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drayman lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Renato Bartolomeu has been cut.
Drayman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Drayman tests Bartolomeu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drayman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Drayman lands a jab.
Bartolomeu walks into a left hand.
Drayman lands the left hand.
Drayman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bartolomeu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T1#
Drayman jabs at Bartolomeu's body.
Drayman throws out a powerful jab.
Drayman catches Bartolomeu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Drayman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Drayman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bartolomeu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Drayman counters with a stiff right hand.
Drayman connects with a body shot that sends Bartolomeu's belly button to the back.
Drayman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Drayman lands a body shot.
Bartolomeu is breathing heavily.
Bartolomeu tries to clinch up.
Drayman unleashes a big counter combination but Bartolomeu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dante Drayman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartolomeu tries to clinch there but Drayman circles away.
A shot to the liver by Drayman. Beautiful body shot.
Bartolomeu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Drayman cracks Bartolomeu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bartolomeu looks to land a combination but Drayman avoids it well.
Drayman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bartolomeu in his tracks.
Drayman feints with a jab and clips Bartolomeu right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Bartolomeu is sent crashing into the canvas and Drayman leaps in for the kill! Bartolomeu tries to get to his feet but Drayman is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Bartolomeu is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Drayman!
Dante Drayman really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bloodbath MMA Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: DMMA 371
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Novak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Novak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brillo scores with a nice head shot.
Novak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brillo.
And Novak counters with a quick kick to the body but Brillo blocks it.#TD#
Novak throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brillo was covering up waiting for the punch and Novak finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brillo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Novak works over Brillo with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Novak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brillo 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##T1#
Brillo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Brillo there.
Brillo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brillo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brillo passes to side control.
Brillo working the head and body with strikes.
Brillo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Brillo tries to score with some ground and pound. Novak controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Brillo lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
Brillo throws an elbow but Novak slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Novak takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Brillo looks up at the clock and then as Novak takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brillo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Brillo is working Novak over with some ground and pound from side control.
Brillo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Novak down.
Brillo is chipping away with strikes.
Brillo trying to control the position but Novak is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brillo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Novak down.
Brillo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Novak sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Brillo.#T3#
Brillo is chipping away with strikes.
Brillo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Brillo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Novak down.
Brillo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Brillo working the ground and pound but Novak is defending the strikes.
Brillo works to advance to full mount. Novak defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Brillo lands a couple of good shots and Novak has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Novak tries to escape the position.
Brillo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brillo somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Brillo throwing sloppy strikes.
Novak covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Novak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brillo on the ground.
Brillo scores with punches and elbows. #T4#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Brillo. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Brillo somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Brillo lands punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Brillo is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Novak with him. Novak is trying to defend but Brillo has an arm under the chin now! Novak grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Amarillo Brillo!

Event: HFA 24
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Fitzwater misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arentov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
An inside leg kick lands from Fitzwater. #CL#
Arentov rushes Fitzwater and presses him up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Arentov.
Fitzwater tries to break the clinch but Arentov is controlling the position. #KD2#
Fitzwater drops Arentov with a big knee straight up the middle! Arentov is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Arentov is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Endi Arentov has been cut.#CL2#
Fitzwater has managed to clinch.
Oh Arentov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzwater lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arentov backwards.
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!
Fitzwater tries a knee to the head but Arentov blocks it.
Arentov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fitzwater has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Arentov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fitzwater blocks a body shot from Arentov.
Fitzwater misses with a body punch.
Fitzwater changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arentov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Arentov misses with a takedown attempt - Fitzwater sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arentov seems to have got his legs back now.
Some wild striking there from Arentov. #CL2#
Fitzwater darts in and clinches Arentov up against the cage.#T1#
Arentov is trying to pull guard but Fitzwater turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Arentov blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Arentov breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Arentov scores with a takedown into Fitzwater's guard.
Fitzwater keeping moving, preventing Arentov from controlling successfully.
Fitzwater looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Arentov preventing the sweep.
Fitzwater keeping moving, preventing Arentov from controlling successfully.
Fitzwater has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Fitzwater lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Fitzwater decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Arentov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Fitzwater closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fitzwater misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Fitzwater manages to break the clinch.
Arentov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fitzwater as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Endi Arentov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Fitzwater darts in and clinches Arentov up against the cage.#T3##BC#
Arentov breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Fitzwater gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fitzwater tries to pull guard but Arentov holds him up against the cage and eventually Fitzwater drops back down to his feet.
Arentov looking to stall.
Fitzwater lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fitzwater is working for takedown but Arentov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fitzwater is looking for a takedown.
Fitzwater fails to pull guard. #BC#
Arentov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzwater throws a leg kick that misses.
Fitzwater fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arentov avoids it really well and circles away.
Arentov appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4##CL2#
Fitzwater moves into the clinch.
Arentov tries to pull guard but Fitzwater won't allow it.
Fitzwater is looking for a takedown.
Arentov goes for a takedown attempt but Fitzwater pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fitzwater goes for a double leg but Arentov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Arentov continues to drive forward.
Fitzwater misses with an uppercut.
Arentov throws a quick counter head kick but Fitzwater was just out of range.
Fitzwater misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Arentov has closed the distance and engaged Fitzwater in a clinch.
Arentov is trying to pull guard but Fitzwater turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fitzwater has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arentov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Fitzwater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dion Fitzwater dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Endi Arentov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Fitzwater gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Arentov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Arentov wants to control from the top but Fitzwater keeps moving.
Arentov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fitzwater wants to stand but Arentov is controlling the position.
Arentov preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzwater working a defensive guard here.
Fitzwater lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##ES#
Arentov kicks Fitzwater off and gets to his feet. #T1#
Arentov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arentov wants it to stay on the feet.
Arentov shoots in and drives through. Fitzwater sprawls well.
Fitzwater shoots in but no luck this time.
Arentov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fitzwater missing with a left hand there. Arentov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Fitzwater clinches up with Arentov and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Arentov manages to break the clinch.
Fitzwater jabs Arentov to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Arentov clinches.
Arentov is trying to maintain a safe position but Fitzwater gets an underhook and turns Arentov into the cage.#BC#
Arentov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Arentov has managed to clinch. #T2#
Fitzwater is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Endi Arentov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Fitzwater breaks from the clinch.
Arentov misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Fitzwater has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzwater.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Arentov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Arentov manages to end up in side control.

Fitzwater bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fitzwater has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Arentov clinches up against the cage.
Dion Fitzwater seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fitzwater fails to pull guard.
Fitzwater tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arentov smiles and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Fitzwater. Those never looked like landing.
Arentov lands with a kick to the temple. Fitzwater shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fitzwater.
Arentov fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Fitzwater gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fitzwater throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arentov blocks it with crossed arms.
Fitzwater letting Arentov take a breather here.
Fitzwater throws an elbow that misses.
Fitzwater dodges an elbow strike from Arentov.
Arentov tries to throw a body punch but Fitzwater avoids it by throwing Arentov back against the cage.
Arentov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fitzwater to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters up against the cage, Arentov throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Arentov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Arentov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fitzwater walks away with a smile on his face. Arentov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Arentov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fitzwater is fending him off so far but Arentov persists. Nope, Fitzwater circles away and we're back to standing.
Fitzwater goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arentov feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Fitzwater gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fitzwater lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arentov backwards.
Arentov takes an elbow to the forehead.
A frustrated look appears on Arentov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fitzwater works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Fitzwater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Arentov instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Fitzwater manages to break the clinch.
Fitzwater throws a series of punches but Arentov avoids them all with ease.
Fitzwater shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arentov defends it nicely.
Arentov throws a quick counter head kick but Fitzwater was just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dion Fitzwater showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Endi Arentov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Fitzwater darts in looking for a takedown but Arentov gets double underhooks and turns Fitzwater into the cage.
Dion Fitzwater seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Fitzwater with that takedown attempt.
Fitzwater lands a head kick. Arentov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
No joy there for Fitzwater, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Arentov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Fitzwater closes the distance and pushes Arentov back into the cage.
Arentov tries for a takedown but Fitzwater manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Arentov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arentov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fitzwater pinned against the cage. Fitzwater gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Arentov clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Arentov is trying to maintain a safe position but Fitzwater gets an underhook and turns Arentov into the cage.
Fitzwater tries for a takedown but Arentov manages to get underhooks.
Endi Arentov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dion Fitzwater.
Arentov slows down the pace here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fitzwater keeps control of Arentov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Arentov.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Endi Arentov.#CL2#
Fitzwater closes the distance and pushes Arentov back into the cage.
Fitzwater drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arentov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fitzwater throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2##CL#
Arentov has Fitzwater up against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzwater lands an uppercut.
Fitzwater looking to slow down the pace here.
Fitzwater is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzwater creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Arentov manages to pull guard.
Fitzwater wants to control from the top but Arentov keeps moving.
Dion Fitzwater has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fitzwater throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Arentov wants to stand up but Fitzwater is controlling him. #SU2#
Fitzwater stands up and waves to Arentov to follow him. #CL2#
Fitzwater moves into the clinch.
Fitzwater is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Arentov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Arentov. #BC2#
Fitzwater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4##TD#
Arentov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fitzwater tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Arentov is in Fitzwater's guard.

Fitzwater kicks Arentov off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Fitzwater takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Fitzwater manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Arentov clinches. #TD2#
Fitzwater decides to pull guard.
Arentov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzwater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fitzwater not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arentov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzwater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Endi Arentov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitzwater pulls Arentov in close to prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dion Fitzwater comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fitzwater 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dion Fitzwater!
A victorious Dion Fitzwater thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 362 Perdersoli v Olcinius
Date: Oct 20, 2024

#R1##CL#
Novak rushes Manaitpasov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Novak manages to break the clinch.
Manaitpasov looks to land a right hand but Novak moved out of range.
Manaitpasov thuds his right hand into Novak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Novak misses with an attempted mid kick.
Manaitpasov throws a hook but Novak blocks it.
Novak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Novak on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Manaitpasov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manaitpasov drops his hands momentarily and Novak takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Manaitpasov tries to clinch but Novak is having none of it.
Manaitpasov connects with a crisp jab.
Manaitpasov throws the left hand but Novak avoids the punch easily.
Manaitpasov misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manaitpasov throws out a loose jab but Novak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Novak appears to be looking for a big counter.
Novak throws a sloppy body shot
and Manaitpasov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Novak staying out of range there.
Novak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Manaitpasov works the jab nicely.
Novak ducks under a wild hook from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov throws an overhand right that lands on Novak's shoulder, as Novak tries to avoid the shot.
Manaitpasov misses with a looping left.
Manaitpasov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Manaitpasov moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manaitpasov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Novak backwards. #BC#
Novak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manaitpasov throws a lazy uppercut
and Novak counters with a thumping low kick.
Novak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Novak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Manaitpasov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Manaitpasov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manaitpasov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novak.
Novak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Novak moves away from the strike by Manaitpasov.
It looked like Novak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Novak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Novak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manaitpasov throws a hook to the side of Novak's head but Novak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manaitpasov lands with a straight right. Novak didn't see that one coming.
Manaitpasov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kazhymukan Manaitpasov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manaitpasov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Novak.
Novak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manaitpasov throws out the jab.
Manaitpasov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Novak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body punch from Manaitpasov.
Novak throws a sloppy head kick and Manaitpasov moves out of range easily. #T3#
Novak moves out of range as Manaitpasov strikes.
Manaitpasov throws the left hand but Novak avoids the punch easily.
Novak lands a slapping body shot.
Novak staying out of range there.
Manaitpasov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Novak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Novak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manaitpasov.
Novak wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Manaitpasov misses with a wild body shot.
Manaitpasov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manaitpasov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novak.
Manaitpasov scores with a nice strike.
Novak shoots for a takedown but Manaitpasov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Novak blocks a jab.
It looked like Novak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Novak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov with a hook.
Manaitpasov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Novak slips a straight right by Manaitpasov.
Novak ducks under a wild hook from Manaitpasov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Manaitpasov gets tackled into the cage by Novak. Novak maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Manaitpasov fails to land.
Manaitpasov misses with the head strike.
Manaitpasov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Manaitpasov managing to block the knees to the body from Novak.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manaitpasov. #BC#
Novak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manaitpasov looks to land a right hand but Novak moved out of range.
It looked like Novak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Manaitpasov.
Novak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Novak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manaitpasov.
Novak is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazhymukan Manaitpasov 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#
Manaitpasov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Novak misses the target.
Novak throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Manaitpasov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manaitpasov misses with a looping right.
Novak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Novak.#CUT#It looks like Kazhymukan Manaitpasov has been cut.
Manaitpasov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novak manages to avoid it.
Manaitpasov misses with a hook
and Novak counters with a nice uppercut.
Manaitpasov throws an overhand right that lands on Novak's shoulder, as Novak tries to avoid the shot.
Novak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Novak throws a hook but Manaitpasov avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manaitpasov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Novak.
Novak bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manaitpasov's head backwards.#CL2#
Novak gets tackled into the cage by Manaitpasov. Manaitpasov maintains the clinch.
Manaitpasov misses with a punch to the body.
Novak wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1##BC#
Novak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Novak.
Novak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manaitpasov with a jab.
Manaitpasov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Novak momentarily.
Manaitpasov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Novak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manaitpasov connects with a looping right hand.
Manaitpasov cracks Novak with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Manaitpasov misses with a body shot.
A big right from Manaitpasov misses.
Manaitpasov misses with a left hand
and Novak counters with a stiff right hand.
Manaitpasov misses with a jab to the body
letting Novak counter with a right hand.
Manaitpasov connects with a looping right hand.
Kazhymukan Manaitpasov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manaitpasov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Manaitpasov looks to land a left hand but Novak moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Manaitpasov clinches up with Novak and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manaitpasov. #BC#
Novak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Novak is looking to clinch but Manaitpasov is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Manaitpasov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Novak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Novak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Novak attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Manaitpasov scores with a decent looking hook.
Novak slips a straight right by Manaitpasov.
Novak misses with a head kick.
Manaitpasov throws a hook to the side of Novak's head but Novak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Manaitpasov throws the left hand but Novak avoids the punch easily.
Novak moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Manaitpasov finds it's target.
Manaitpasov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Novak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manaitpasov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Manaitpasov throws a shot to the body.
Novak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Novak moves away from the strike by Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Novak's head backwards.
Novak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Manaitpasov scores with the left hand. Novak knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Manaitpasov throws a jab but it's blocked by Novak.
Novak throwing a counter right hand but Manaitpasov manages to avoid it.
Novak ducks under a wild hook from Manaitpasov.
Novak looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Manaitpasov connects with a body shot that sends Novak's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novak defending well as Manaitpasov loads up on a big left hand.
Manaitpasov lands an overhand right.
Nice uppercut lands for Manaitpasov. That snapped Novak's head back.
Novak walks into a stiff left hand from Manaitpasov.
Kazhymukan Manaitpasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manaitpasov throws a lazy right hand but Novak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Novak slips a jab from Manaitpasov.
Novak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manaitpasov just misses with a punch to the body.
Manaitpasov misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazhymukan Manaitpasov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kazhymukan Manaitpasov's cut.
That's time! Novak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Manaitpasov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manaitpasov misses with a looping right.
Novak throwing a counter right hand but Manaitpasov manages to avoid it.
Manaitpasov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Manaitpasov misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Manaitpasov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Novak ducks under a wild hook from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov lands with a right hand.
Novak avoids the body shot from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novak was well out of range. Poor timing from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Novak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manaitpasov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Novak at a distance.
Novak blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Novak under the eye.#T1#
Manaitpasov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novak.
Manaitpasov scores with a jab.
Manaitpasov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novak manages to avoid it.
And Novak counters with a quick kick to the body but Manaitpasov blocks it.
Manaitpasov throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Novak counters by moving into the clinch.
Novak blocks an uppercut.
Novak wants to break free but Manaitpasov has control.
Novak doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Novak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manaitpasov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Novak fails to land with a series of punches.
Manaitpasov connects with a looping right hand.
Manaitpasov loads up on a big right hand but Novak slips the punch.#CL2#
Manaitpasov has managed to clinch.
Manaitpasov misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Novak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Novak breaks from the clinch.
Manaitpasov throws a lazy right hand but Novak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Novak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Manaitpasov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Manaitpasov throws a looping overhand right but Novak ducks down to avoid it.
Manaitpasov misses with a looping right.
Manaitpasov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novak manages to avoid it.
Novak jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Novak shoots in for a takedown but Manaitpasov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Novak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Manaitpasov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Manaitpasov throws a hook but Novak blocks it.
Manaitpasov scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Novak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Manaitpasov lands with a hook. Novak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Manaitpasov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Novak has time to react.
A big right from Manaitpasov misses.
Novak ducks under a wild hook from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov throws a jab when Novak was well out of range.
Novak seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Novak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manaitpasov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Manaitpasov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manaitpasov, as that shot connected.
Manaitpasov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novak manages to avoid it.
And Novak counters with a quick kick to the body but Manaitpasov blocks it.#T4#
Novak misses with a shot to the body
and Manaitpasov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manaitpasov moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Novak. Manaitpasov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manaitpasov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Novak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manaitpasov moves away.
Manaitpasov throws out a counter right but Novak avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novak thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Manaitpasov if he has to take too many more of those.
Novak on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Novak misses the shot to the body.
Manaitpasov digs a good hook to Novak's body.
Novak throws a wild body kick that Manaitpasov sees coming a mile off.
Manaitpasov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Novak. Novak circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ante Novak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like Novak has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Novak gets cracked there but stands up to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kazhymukan Manaitpasov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Manaitpasov 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazhymukan Manaitpasov!

Event: HFA 20
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Arentov shoots for a double leg takedown but Klarenet sprawls well. He's pushed Arentov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Klarenet fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Arentov on the side of the head.
Klarenet lunges at Arentov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arentov's hand. #CUT#It looks like Endi Arentov has been cut.
No joy there for Klarenet, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Arentov closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Klarenet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klarenet throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arentov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Klarenet lands with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Klarenet. Those never looked like landing.
Klarenet swinging wildly here. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Klarenet can't break the clinch.
Klarenet is trying to break free.
Stalling in the clinch from Arentov.
Klarenet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arentov has him pressed against the cage.
Klarenet jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arentov walks away with a smile on his face. Klarenet gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Arentov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Klarenet avoids it really well and circles away.
Arentov fakes the leg kick and cracks Klarenet in the body.
Arentov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Klarenet seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Arentov darts in looking for a takedown but Klarenet gets double underhooks and turns Arentov into the cage.
Willy Klarenet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Endi Arentov.
Klarenet throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Arentov counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T2##TD#
Klarenet drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU#
Klarenet stands up from Arentov's guard - Klarenet perhaps looking for a knockout.
Klarenet throws a right and a left that Arentov avoids nicely.
Klarenet is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Arentov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Klarenet wants to break free but Arentov has control. #BC2#
Arentov breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klarenet throws a hook to the side of Arentov's head but Arentov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arentov unleashes a big counter combination but Klarenet bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Klarenet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arentov throws a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arentov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arentov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Arentov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klarenet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Klarenet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arentov.#T3#
Klarenet keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Klarenet misses with an uppercut.
Klarenet misses with a few strikes there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arentov.
Klarenet keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Klarenet misses. #CL2#
Arentov drives through and clinches with Klarenet against the cage. #BC2#
Arentov breaks the clinch.
Klarenet displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arentov. #T4#
Klarenet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arentov.#CL#
Klarenet takes the fight into the clinch.
Arentov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Klarenet fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Klarenet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arentov circles away quickly and effectively.
Willy Klarenet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arentov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arentov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Arentov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Klarenet is looking for a counter combo.
Arentov shoots in looking for a takedown but Klarenet manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arentov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No joy there for Klarenet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Despite the aggression on Arentov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Klarenet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klarenet misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Klarenet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Endi Arentov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Klarenet tries to keep at a distance but Arentov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Klarenet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arentov can do to turn this around?
Arentov managing to block the knees to the body from Klarenet.
Arentov tries to pull guard but Klarenet forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Arentov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arentov wants to take the fight to the mat but Klarenet manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Arentov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arentov looks to clinch
enabling Klarenet to counter with a crisp jab.
Klarenet throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arentov doesn't manage to clinch there - Klarenet circles away. #CL#
Klarenet clinches up against the cage.
Klarenet tries to break free but Arentov pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Arentov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Klarenet misses. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from Klarenet as Arentov shoots in.
Willy Klarenet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Endi Arentov.#CL#
Klarenet clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Arentov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Klarenet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Willy Klarenet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klarenet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arentov. Arentov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arentov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arentov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klarenet.
Klarenet misses with a few strikes there.
Arentov doesn't manage to clinch there - Klarenet circles away. #CL2#
Arentov clinches up against the cage.
Arentov is trying to pull guard but Klarenet turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Klarenet is trying to push Arentov away but Arentov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Arentov tries to pull guard but Klarenet won't allow it.
Klarenet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arentov has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Arentov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klarenet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arentov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arentov wants to counter with a clinch but Klarenet pushes him away.#TD2#
Arentov shoots in and bounces Klarenet off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Klarenet pushes Arentov off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arentov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klarenet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from Klarenet.
Arentov shoots in for a takedown but Klarenet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
Arentov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Klarenet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arentov.
Arentov tries to clinch but Klarenet is having none of it.
Klarenet works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Arentov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arentov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Klarenet's waist but Klarenet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Arentov off to one side.
Klarenet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arentov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Klarenet does no damage.
A left and a right from Klarenet both land. Nice combination.
Arentov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Klarenet manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Arentov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Klarenet sprawls well. Klarenet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Arentov gets slowly back to his feet.
Klarenet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Klarenet wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#CL2#
Klarenet tries to keep at a distance but Arentov has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Klarenet is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Klarenet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Klarenet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Arentov tries to stall but Klarenet uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Arentov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klarenet's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Klarenet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Arentov tries to land a knee to the head but Klarenet blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Arentov manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Klarenet dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Endi Arentov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Klarenet fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arentov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arentov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klarenet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Klarenet lands a jab to Arentov's midsection.
Arentov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arentov wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Arentov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Klarenet to the mat! Klarenet manages to get full guard.

Klarenet is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Arentov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Klarenet is trying to pull guard but Arentov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Klarenet being controlled against the cage.
Klarenet blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Arentov manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arentov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klarenet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Klarenet went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arentov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Klarenet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arentov is defended easily by Klarenet.
Good leg kick by Arentov.
Arentov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klarenet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arentov walks into a left hand.
A jab from Klarenet misses. #CL#
Klarenet gets a clinch. #T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD2#
Arentov gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Klarenet makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Klarenet catches Arentov right on the button with a cross.
Arentov tries to clinch there but Klarenet circles away.
Klarenet seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Arentov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arentov is defended easily by Klarenet.
Willy Klarenet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Endi Arentov.#T3#
Arentov has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Klarenet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arentov missing with knees to the body.
Klarenet tries to circle away but Arentov has him pinned against the cage.
Arentov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Klarenet walks away with a smile on his face. Arentov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Klarenet looks to land a combination but Arentov avoids it well.
Klarenet scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Arentov shoots in and drives through. Klarenet sprawls well.
Klarenet goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Arentov fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Klarenet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Klarenet moves out of range as Arentov throws a body kick.
Klarenet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arentov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arentov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Klarenet!
Willy Klarenet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arentov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Klarenet but Klarenet pushes him off and we're back to square one.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Klarenet!
A very excited looking Willy Klarenet 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: S-1 South America GP 2024 - R2
Date: Aug 29, 2024

#R1#
Makio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Novak counters with a stiff right hand.
Makio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Makio has eaten all the pies!
Makio tries to close the distance and clinch but Novak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Novak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Makio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Makio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Novak circles away quickly and effectively.
Makio tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Novak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makio misses with a left hand #CL#
and Novak counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Novak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Novak scores with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Novak. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Makios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Novak staggers Makio with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Makio looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Novak is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ante Novak!
Ante Novak decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 5
Date: Aug 28, 2024

#R1#
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arentov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Arentov tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Arentov drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Arentov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Smith bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arentov swivels and escapes.#CL#
Arentov rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Arentov breaks from the clinch.
Arentov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Arentov.

Smith bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Arentov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Endi Arentov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Smith.#T1##CL#
Arentov takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith wants a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Arentov.
Arentov fails to pull guard.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Arentov jumps guard but Smith stands there with Arentov around his waist. Arentov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arentov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Arentov. #TD#
Arentov pulls guard.
Arentov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.#ES#
Arentov uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T2##CL#
Arentov moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Arentov breaks the clinch.
Arentov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Arentov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arentov feinted with a counter takedown.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Arentov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Arentov stuffs the takedown.
Smith looks winded!#CL2#
Arentov tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T3#
Smith tries to pull guard but Arentov holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Smith wants to stall. #TD#
Arentov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Arentov wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position. #ES#
Arentov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Smith has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Arentov breaks the clinch. #T4#
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arentov as he jumps to the side.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arentov.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arentov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smith's head.
Arentov closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Arentov pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws out a counter right but Arentov avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Arentov has managed to clinch.
Arentov jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Arentov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Arentov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arentov is keeping the position for now.
Arentov wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Endi Arentov 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##CL#
Arentov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Arentov manages to break the clinch.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arentov defends it nicely.
Smith throws a head kick but Arentov moves out of range.
Arentov thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith. #CL#
Arentov closes the distance and clinches.
Arentov has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1##TD2#
Smith pulls guard successfully.
Smith is pulling down on Arentov's head. It's preventing any offense from Arentov, at least for the moment.
Arentov wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Arentov throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arentov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Arentov keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith won't allow Arentov to get back to his feet. #T2##ES#
Arentov pushes Smith off and scrambles back to his feet. #CL#
Arentov rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arentov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Arentov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #TD#
Arentov pulls guard. #T3#
Smith prevents Arentov from getting back to his feet.
Arentov is wriggling around but Smith manages to pass to half guard.
Smith prevents Arentov from standing back up. #ES#
Arentov pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Esteban Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arentov is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arentov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith looking to stall.
Arentov missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Arentov breaks the clinch.
Arentov tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Arentov jumps guard but Smith stands there with Arentov around his waist. Arentov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Endi Arentov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arentov fails to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Endi Arentov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Arentov gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Arentov wants a takedown.
Arentov slowing the pace effectively.
Arentov stalling the fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Arentov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Endi Arentov is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Smith clinches up with Arentov and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Arentov jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Arentov breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Arentov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Smith sneaks out the side door and pushes Arentov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T1#
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Arentov counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.

Smith wriggles free and stands up.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arentov as he jumps to the side.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arentov avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arentov throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith prevents Arentov from getting back to his feet.
Arentov is looking to stand back up but Smith counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Arentov. #T2#
Arentov is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Arentov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Arentov looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Arentov throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith dives in and grabs Arentov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arentov pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Endi Arentov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Smith.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Arentov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Arentov tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
Arentov lands with a nice body kick.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Arentov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Arentov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4#
Arentov chips away with some ground and pound.
Arentov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Arentov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Esteban Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arentov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arentov postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Smith is trying to keep Arentov in close.
Esteban Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Arentov sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Smith doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Arentov paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Smith - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Esteban Smith!

Event: S-1 Asia GP 2024 - Final
Date: Aug 20, 2024

#R1#
Artusii tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Novak counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Novak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Novak scores with a kick to the body.
Artusii takes a swing at Novak's ribcage but misses.
Artusii misses with a kick to the body
and Novak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Nikolas Artusii has been cut.
Artusii throws a leg kick that is checked
and Novak counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Artusii walks into a perfectly timed head kick by Novak and drops face first to the floor! Artusii's eyes are wide open but he's not all there - he's just flopping around the mat like a drunk on rollerskates! The referee doesn't even start the count - he's called an end to the fight, with Artusii in no position to continue!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Ante Novak!
A victorious Ante Novak thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Gordon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ponenki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gordon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ponenki postures up.
Ponenki tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Ponenki from controlling successfully.
Gordon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gordon controlling from the top position.
Ponenki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gordon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon pushes down on Ponenki's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Gordon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gordon in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Ponenki is trying to control Gordon's posture. Gordon takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Ponenki! Gordon is rotating here... this could be the end... Ponenki is out! Gordon has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lee Gordon!
In defeat, Aldemiro Ponenki stepped up to the mic, saying 'I tried my best,but y'know,it was not enough,and i respect that and my opponent for his deserved win,after all i am going to do my best and come stronger to the next fight'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Laurentino moves into range and clinches up with Bartolomeu.
Bartolomeu jumps guard but Laurentino stands there with Bartolomeu around his waist. Bartolomeu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Laurentino drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bartolomeu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Laurentino darts in looking for a takedown but Bartolomeu gets double underhooks and turns Laurentino into the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Laurentino is defended easily by Bartolomeu.
Renato Bartolomeu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Laurentino.
Bartolomeu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laurentino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bartolomeu is looking to clinch but Laurentino is avoiding it.
Bartolomeu could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Laurentino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laurentino thuds a left hand into Bartolomeu's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Laurentino tries to keep at a distance but Bartolomeu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laurentino jumps guard but Bartolomeu stands there with Laurentino around his waist. Laurentino gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Laurentino is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Bartolomeu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bartolomeu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Laurentino just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bartolomeu pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD#
Bartolomeu drags the fight down to the ground.
Bartolomeu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Laurentino content to stall in guard here. #SU2#
Laurentino decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bartolomeu, up you get!
Bartolomeu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Laurentino sprawls well. Laurentino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bartolomeu gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Laurentino dives in for a single leg takedown but Bartolomeu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bartolomeu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL2#
Laurentino gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Laurentino tries to pull guard but Bartolomeu won't allow it.
Bartolomeu tries a knee to the head but Laurentino blocks it. #BC2#
Laurentino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laurentino tries to clinch but Bartolomeu moves out of range.
Bartolomeu shoots for a takedown but Laurentino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bartolomeu is breathing heavily.
Laurentino shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Bartolomeu.
Bartolomeu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bartolomeu is looking to counter the offense by Laurentino and move into the clinch.
Bartolomeu stuffs the takedown.#T3##CL#
Bartolomeu moves into the clinch successfully.
Bartolomeu throws an elbow that misses.
Laurentino tries to pull guard but Bartolomeu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Laurentino will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bartolomeu up against the cage.
Bartolomeu misses with an elbow over the top.
Bartolomeu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Laurentino wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bartolomeu tries to pull guard but Laurentino holds him up against the cage and eventually Bartolomeu drops back down to his feet.
Bartolomeu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bartolomeu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bartolomeu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Laurentino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bartolomeu tries a knee to the head but Laurentino blocks it.
Laurentino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bartolomeu tries a knee to the head but Laurentino blocks it.
Bartolomeu letting Laurentino take a breather here.#BC2#
Laurentino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laurentino fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bartolomeu is looking to counter the offense by Laurentino and move into the clinch.
Laurentino shoots in but Bartolomeu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bartolomeu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laurentino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laurentino wants to clinch up but Bartolomeu keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Renato Bartolomeu will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Laurentino.
Bartolomeu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laurentino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bartolomeu.#CL#
Bartolomeu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Bartolomeu pulls Laurentino into guard.
Laurentino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bartolomeu is keeping the position for now.
Bartolomeu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Laurentino stands up and waves to Bartolomeu to follow him.
Bartolomeu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laurentino.
Danga de danga de dang - Laurentino scores with a four punch combination!#T1##CL2#
Laurentino moves into range and clinches up with Bartolomeu.
Bartolomeu has Laurentino pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bartolomeu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Laurentino tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bartolomeu smiles and moves away.
Renato Bartolomeu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Laurentino.#CL#
Bartolomeu clinches up with Laurentino and pushes him back against the cage.
Bartolomeu jumps guard but Laurentino turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Laurentino has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bartolomeu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bartolomeu has Laurentino pressed against the cage.
Renato Bartolomeu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bartolomeu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Laurentino lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T2#
Laurentino tries to pull guard but Bartolomeu holds him up against the cage and eventually Laurentino drops back down to his feet.
Laurentino taking a breather. #TD#
Bartolomeu jumps guard and drags Laurentino to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Laurentino wants to control from the top but Bartolomeu keeps moving.
Bartolomeu wants to stand and escape but Laurentino is having none of it.
Bartolomeu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laurentino can do to turn this around?#SU2#
Laurentino stands up and waves to Bartolomeu to follow him.
Franco Laurentino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laurentino shoots in for a double leg but Bartolomeu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bartolomeu fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bartolomeu.
Laurentino lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Laurentino pushes Bartolomeu up against the cage in a clinch.
Bartolomeu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Laurentino breaks from the clinch.
Bartolomeu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laurentino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bartolomeu paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Laurentino keeps the fight on the outside.
Bartolomeu doesn't manage to clinch there - Laurentino circles away. #CL2#
Laurentino moves into the clinch.
Bartolomeu looking to stall. #BC2#
Laurentino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laurentino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bartolomeu is fending him off so far but Laurentino persists. Nope, Bartolomeu circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Bartolomeu misses the target.
Bartolomeu slaps away a takedown attempt from Laurentino, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick misses from Laurentino.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bartolomeu closes the distance and clinches up with Laurentino, looking for a takedown. Bartolomeu pushes Laurentino against the cage but Laurentino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bartolomeu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laurentino is fending him off so far but Bartolomeu persists. Nope, Laurentino circles away and we're back to standing.
Laurentino shoots in for a takedown but Bartolomeu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Franco Laurentino 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Bartolomeu moves into the clinch.
Laurentino pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bartolomeu stops a takedown attempt from Laurentino.
Laurentino is trying to push Bartolomeu away but Bartolomeu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Laurentino goes for a takedown attempt but Bartolomeu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bartolomeu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bartolomeu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laurentino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Laurentino dives in for a single leg takedown but Bartolomeu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Renato Bartolomeu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Laurentino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartolomeu wants to clinch up but Laurentino keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Bartolomeu forces Laurentino back against the cage and clinches.
Laurentino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Laurentino being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Laurentino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1##CL#
Bartolomeu rushes Laurentino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bartolomeu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Laurentino is trying to pull guard but Bartolomeu has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bartolomeu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Laurentino is trying to break free.
Bartolomeu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Laurentino just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Bartolomeu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Laurentino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bartolomeu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laurentino tries to counter with a clinch but Bartolomeu shakes him off and moves away.
Bartolomeu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Laurentino. #CL#
Bartolomeu rushes Laurentino and presses him up against the cage.
Laurentino is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Bartolomeu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bartolomeu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laurentino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bartolomeu wants to clinch.#T3#
Laurentino closes the distance and clinches up with Bartolomeu, looking for a takedown. Laurentino pushes Bartolomeu against the cage but Bartolomeu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bartolomeu shoots in and drives through. Laurentino sprawls well.
A nice side step and Laurentino releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bartolomeu tries for a takedown but Laurentino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Renato Bartolomeu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laurentino misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Laurentino moves in looking to clinch but Bartolomeu pushes him off.
Bartolomeu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laurentino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laurentino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bartolomeu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bartolomeu looks to land a combination but Laurentino avoids it well.
Laurentino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bartolomeu misses with a takedown attempt - Laurentino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Laurentino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laurentino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Bartolomeu instigates a clinch.
Bartolomeu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Laurentino is looking to break free of the clinch but Bartolomeu has double underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Laurentino manages to break the clinch.
Bartolomeu tries to close the distance and clinch but Laurentino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Bartolomeu moves into the clinch successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renato Bartolomeu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bartolomeu 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Bartolomeu!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Ponenki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Benson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ponenki stacks Benson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ponenki!
Ponenki wants to control but Benson is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson wants to control but Ponenki is keeping busy.
Ponenki wants to pass the guard but Benson is defending well.
Benson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ponenki is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Ponenki lands strikes from half guard.
Ponenki is just content to waste time from the top position. Benson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Benson is controlling Ponenki's posture.
Ponenki scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Benson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ponenki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ponenki wants to pass the guard but Benson is keeping the position.
Benson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ponenki trying to control but Benson is working from the bottom.
Ponenki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Benson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Benson pulls Ponenki in to control the position.
Benson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ponenki throwing strikes from guard but Benson blocks nicely.
Ponenki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Benson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Benson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ponenki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benson manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Ponenki misses its intended target.
Benson misses with the combination. #CL#
Benson moves into range and clinches up with Ponenki.#T3##TD#
Benson pulls guard.
Ponenki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Benson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Benson seems keen to control Ponenki's posture.
Ponenki trying to control but Benson is working from the bottom.
Ponenki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Benson's head.#SUB#
Benson looking for a triangle here. Ponenki is fighting it but it looks tight! Benson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ponenki is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jagger Benson!
Aldemiro Ponenki spoke after the fight, saying 'I tried my best,but y'know,it was not enough,and i respect that and my opponent for his deserved win,after all i am going to do my best and come stronger to the next fight'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2024

#R1#
Slap will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bartolomeu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Slap defends well and Bartolomeu ends up having to push Slap into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Slap is looking to counter with head kicks.
Slap leaves Bartolomeu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Bartolomeu moves into the clinch.
Bartolomeu misses with some punches.
Bartolomeu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Porier Slap has been cut.#BC2#
Bartolomeu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Slap clinches. #BC2#
Bartolomeu breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slap throws a head kick that misses.
Bartolomeu fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Bartolomeu rushes Slap and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Slap could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Slap tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bartolomeu just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Bartolomeu.
Bartolomeu tries a knee to the head but Slap blocks it.
Bartolomeu is trying to drag Slap to the mat but Slap just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Porier Slap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Bartolomeu.
Bartolomeu avoiding damage.
Bartolomeu with an attempt at a knee that misses. #TD2#
Bartolomeu pulls guard effortlessly.
Slap controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Slap stands and steps away. Bartolomeu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
Bartolomeu is looking to clinch but Slap is avoiding it.
Bartolomeu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bartolomeu looks winded!#CL#
Slap darts in and clinches Bartolomeu up against the cage.
Bartolomeu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Slap to keep the fight standing.
Bartolomeu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#TD#
Bartolomeu is fighting off a takedown attempt but Slap is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bartolomeu to the mat. Bartolomeu regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Bartolomeu has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Slap off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartolomeu shoots in looking for a takedown. Slap tries to sprawl out of it but Bartolomeu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slap manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slap throws a big counter combination but Bartolomeu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bartolomeu stuffs the takedown.
Bartolomeu tries to clinch but Slap moves out of range. #CL2#
Bartolomeu instigates a clinch. #T3#
Slap is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bartolomeu to keep the fight standing.
Bartolomeu tries to pull guard but Slap forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Slap throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bartolomeu jumps guard but Slap stands there with Bartolomeu around his waist. Bartolomeu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Slap is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bartolomeu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bartolomeu swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Slap gets control of Bartolomeu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Slap will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Bartolomeu gets to his feet. Slap looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bartolomeu wants to clinch up but Slap keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Bartolomeu moves into the clinch.
Bartolomeu landing knees to the head.
Nice body punch from Bartolomeu. #T4#
Bartolomeu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slap is defending well for now.
Slap is trying to push Bartolomeu away but Bartolomeu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bartolomeu tries to pull guard but Slap holds him up against the cage and eventually Bartolomeu drops back down to his feet.
Bartolomeu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slap avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bartolomeu gets underhooks to prevent Slap's takedown attempt.
Slap tries to circle away but Bartolomeu has him pinned against the cage.
Bartolomeu tries a knee to the head but Slap blocks it.
Slap scores with a hook to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bartolomeu stops a takedown attempt from Slap.
Bartolomeu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Slap prevents it.
Bartolomeu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Slap is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renato Bartolomeu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Porier Slap's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bartolomeu moves to clinch but Slap breaks away
and Slap connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slap stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slap wants it to stay on the feet.
Bartolomeu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slap pinned against the cage. Slap gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Slap seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bartolomeu slaps away a takedown attempt from Slap, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Slap has a takedown stuffed.
Despite the aggression on Bartolomeu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bartolomeu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slap looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Slap fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Porier Slap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bartolomeu is looking for a takedown.
Bartolomeu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bartolomeu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slap.
Bartolomeu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
Bartolomeu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Bartolomeu as Slap shoots in.#CL2#
Bartolomeu moves into the clinch successfully.
Bartolomeu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Slap's face.
Bartolomeu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slap is defending well for now.
Bartolomeu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Slap walks away with a smile on his face. Bartolomeu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Slap goes for a double leg but Bartolomeu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bartolomeu continues to drive forward.
Bartolomeu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slap pulls his leg out and moves away.
Renato Bartolomeu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slap shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bartolomeu as he avoids it easily. #T2##CL2#
Bartolomeu moves into the clinch.
Slap is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bartolomeu is defending well for now.
Bartolomeu is stalling here.
Slap jumps guard but Bartolomeu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bartolomeu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Bartolomeu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slap tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartolomeu was well out of range. Poor timing from Slap.
Porier Slap is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bartolomeu is looking to clinch but Slap is avoiding it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartolomeu tries to clinch but Slap moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bartolomeu is defended easily by Slap.#T3#
Slap closes the distance and clinches up with Bartolomeu, looking for a takedown. Slap pushes Bartolomeu against the cage but Bartolomeu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Bartolomeu clinches up against the cage.
Slap has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bartolomeu after a bit of a struggle.
Bartolomeu lands a good knee to the midsection. Slap won't want to take too many of those.
Bartolomeu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bartolomeu misses with the head strike.
Slap goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bartolomeu prevents it.
Bartolomeu tries to pull guard but Slap forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Slap wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Slap has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bartolomeu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bartolomeu tries to pull guard but Slap holds him up against the cage and eventually Bartolomeu drops back down to his feet. #T4#
Slap jumps guard but Bartolomeu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bartolomeu tries to pull guard but Slap won't allow it.
Bartolomeu fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Slap pulls guard successfully.
Slap utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bartolomeu stopping the sweep attempt from Slap.
Slap is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bartolomeu 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bartolomeu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renato Bartolomeu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Porier Slap's cut.
That's time! Slap'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.#R3#
Bartolomeu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Slap sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bartolomeu wants to clinch.
Porier Slap is winning the standup battle so far.
Bartolomeu tries to clinch up.
Slap moves in looking to clinch but Bartolomeu pushes him off.
Slap circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bartolomeu closes the distance and clinches up with Slap, looking for a takedown. Bartolomeu pushes Slap against the cage but Slap circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slap.
Bartolomeu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bartolomeu fails with the takedown.
Porier Slap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Bartolomeu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Slap closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bartolomeu slowing the pace effectively.
Slap tries for a takedown but Bartolomeu manages to get underhooks.
Slap has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A shot in the inside from Bartolomeu.
Bartolomeu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bartolomeu is working for takedown but Slap is calmly controlling the position for now.
Slap looking for a takedown.
Bartolomeu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #TD2#
Bartolomeu pulls Slap into guard. #T2#
Bartolomeu wants to stand and escape but Slap is having none of it. #SUB#
Slap thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bartolomeu wants to stand but Slap is controlling the position.
Bartolomeu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES2#
Bartolomeu is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T3#
Slap is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Bartolomeu breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bartolomeu.
Slap scores with a jab to the body.
Slap misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Bartolomeu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slap, pushing him back against the cage.
Bartolomeu wants to stall. #T4#
Bartolomeu is trying to pull guard but Slap turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bartolomeu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Slap smiles and moves away. #CL#
Slap rushes Bartolomeu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Slap holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Slap is trying to force a seperation but Bartolomeu has the dominant position.#TD2#
Bartolomeu jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slap throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bartolomeu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Porier Slap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Renato Bartolomeu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Slap throws an elbow that misses. Bartolomeu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slap's guard. Nice move by Bartolomeu!#REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
Renato Bartolomeu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bartolomeu 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Bartolomeu!

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