Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Cooper instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cooper.
Cooper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cooper lands an elbow just above Poli 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Gonner Poli has been cut.
Cooper lands a damaging elbow.
Poli struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooper controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cooper.
Cooper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Poli is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cooper to keep the fight standing.
Cooper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cooper lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poli wants to get back to striking at distance but Cooper won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cooper. #CUT2#Gonner Poli's cut is getting worse.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cooper.
Poli is looking for a takedown.
Poli takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cooper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cooper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Poli is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cooper. #ROC2#Poli is rocked!#CUT2#Gonner Poli's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Poli has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cooper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Poli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Cooper lands an elbow just above Poli 's eye. #CUT2#Jeez, Gonner Poli's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Cooper pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Poli! Cooper unloads with more strikes and Poli sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caren Cooper!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2025

#R1#
Espinoza works over Povetkin's head and body with a nice combination.
Espinoza ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Povetkin moves into range and clinches up with Espinoza.
Espinoza tries to break free but Povetkin pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Povetkin breaks from the clinch.
Espinoza really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Espinoza goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC#Povetkin is rocked!
Espinoza jabs Povetkin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Povetkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Espinoza finish him?
Espinoza swinging wildly here.
Povetkin looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Povetkin seems to have recovered his senses.
Espinoza tries a head kick but it misses.
Espinoza throws a jab but it's blocked by Povetkin.
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!
Povetkin fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Povetkin.#T1#
Povetkin avoids the body shot from Espinoza. #CL2#
Povetkin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Espinoza is trying to force a seperation but Povetkin has the dominant position.#BC2#
Povetkin breaks the clinch.
Espinoza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Povetkin manages to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Espinoza. Povetkin shrugs it off though.
Espinoza stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Espinoza wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Espinoza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Quinton Espinoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poliyuz Povetkin.
Povetkin misses with the body kick
and Espinoza counters with a leg kick.
Espinoza throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Povetkin moves into the clinch.
Espinoza is trying to break the clinch but Povetkin has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Espinoza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Povetkin tries for a takedown but Espinoza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Espinoza throws a nice head kick! #T2#
Espinoza misses with a few strikes there. #KD#
Espinoza lands a big head kick that sends Povetkin tumbling to the mat! Espinoza takes a step backwards and waves Povetkin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Espinoza throws a front kick that sends Povetkin stumbling back into the cage.
Espinoza walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Povetkin drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Espinoza swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Povetkin's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinton Espinoza!
Poliyuz Povetkin was interviewed post fight and said 'Me be back soon'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Eubankk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Eubankk has hold of one of Calderon's legs. Calderon is fighting the takedown attempt but Eubankk gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Calderon is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Eubankk has his hands clasped together but Calderon extends and breaks Eubankk's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Calderon.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Calderon!

Event: Red Light 2 - Twerk them soft
Date: Jun 01, 2025

#R1##TD#
Povetkkin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boom's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boom has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boom keeping moving, preventing Povetkkin from controlling successfully.
Boom managing to control the position.
Povetkkin is looking to pass into half guard but Boom pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Boom is in guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boom postures up and lands a big shot to Povetkkin's brow. #SUB2#
Boom thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Povetkkin wants to sweep here but Boom controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Povetkkin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boom defends it easily.
Boom makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Povetkkin is looking for a triangle but Boom pushes his legs off easily.
Boom lands a couple of digs.
Povetkkin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boom on the ground.
Boom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boom content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Boom drops back looking for a leg! Povetkkin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Povetkkin manages to kick Boom off! Boom jumps back into Povetkkin's guard.
Boom passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Povetkkin is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Boom is working to tighten his grip on Povetkkin's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Povetkkin has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Boom is really squeezing tight and eventually Povetkkin passes out! Boom breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Boom Boom!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2025

#R1#
Eubankk has his takedown stuffed
and Jenkins counters with a head kick.
Eubankk shoots for a takedown but Jenkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jenkins counters with a body kick.#CL#
Eubankk darts in and clinches Jenkins up against the cage.
Eubankk tries to pull guard but Jenkins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Eubankk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins has had enough of the clinch but Eubankk keeps him there for the moment.
Jenkins stops a takedown attempt from Eubankk.
Eubankk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jenkins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Eubankk pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Eubankk ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Eubankk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jenkins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1##SUB2#
Jenkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jenkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jenkins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Eubankk's guard.
Eubankk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jenkins lands with a punch from half guard.
Jenkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Eubankk is looking to control Jenkins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Eubankk avoid being mounted?
Jenkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eubankk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jenkins on the ground.
Eubankk tries to kick Jenkins off but Jenkins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jenkins is looking to advance position but Eubankk won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Eubankk is positioning himself well to prevent Jenkins advancing to mount.
Jenkins throwing shots but Eubankk is blocking nicely.
Eubankk tries to get to full guard but Jenkins has control of the leg.
Jenkins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jenkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eubankk's head.
Jenkins works his foot free and advances to mount.
Eubankk is trying to reverse the position but instead Jenkins has taken his back - oops!#T3##SUB2#
Jenkins 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 Eubankk with him. Eubankk is trying to defend but Jenkins has an arm under the chin now! Eubankk grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alonzo Jenkins!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2025

#R1#
Sowler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sowler throws a series of punches but Poli moves out of range.
Sowler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sowler scores with a nice strike.
Arun Sowler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sowler lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sowler.
Sowler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Poli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sowler being controlled against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Poli - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poli tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sowler just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Poli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Poli is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sowler.
Sowler throws a right and a left that Poli avoids nicely. #T1##TD#
Poli fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sowler sprawls well initially but Poli persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Poli stops Sowler from getting back to his feet.
Poli frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Poli looking to control and managing it successfully. #SU#
Poli is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Poli needs to keep his hands up - Sowler had a free shot at his head there.
Sloppy strikes from Sowler. Those never looked like landing.
Sowler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Poli really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Sowler looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely.
Sowler misses with a few strikes there.
Sowler throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sowler lands a jab to the head.
Arun Sowler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice combination there by Sowler.
Sowler misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Poli counters with a single leg into guard. Sowler didn't expect that.
Sowler is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Poli dives into side control.
Sowler looks winded!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poli just content to control the position.
Poli seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sowler for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Sowler tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Poli is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Sowler taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Poli.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gonner Poli!
Arun Sowler spoke after the fight, saying 'Alright bro.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2025

#R1#
Povetkin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leitinho looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Despite the aggression on Povetkin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Leitinho slaps away a takedown attempt from Povetkin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A left and a right from Leitinho both land. Nice combination.
Povetkin tries for a takedown but Leitinho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marcelo Leitinho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poliyuz Povetkin.
Leitinho is trying hard to land a takedown here. Povetkin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Povetkin pushes Leitinho up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Povetkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leitinho really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Povetkin tries to clinch but Leitinho moves out of range.
Povetkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1##CL#
Leitinho forces Povetkin back against the cage and clinches.
Leitinho throws a knee to the head but misses.
Povetkin slowing the pace effectively.
Leitinho scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Povetkin has Leitinho pressed against the cage, preventing Leitinho from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Leitinho goes for a takedown attempt but Povetkin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Povetkin gets a clinch.
Leitinho has Povetkin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Povetkin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Leitinho breaks the clinch.
Leitinho dives in for a single leg takedown but Povetkin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Povetkin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Povetkin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Leitinho up against the cage.#T2#
Povetkin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leitinho tries to break the clinch but Povetkin is controlling the position.
Leitinho wants to break free but Povetkin has control.
Leitinho fails to pull guard.
Povetkin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Leitinho to keep the fight standing.
Leitinho wants to take the fight to the mat but Povetkin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Povetkin has Leitinho pressed against the cage, preventing Leitinho from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Povetkin stalling the fight.
Povetkin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Leitinho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Povetkin clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Povetkin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Leitinho just stands there and leans against the cage.
Leitinho has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Leitinho prevents a takedown attempt there.
Leitinho is looking to take this one to the mat.
Povetkin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Leitinho's efforts to push away.
Leitinho taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Povetkin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Leitinho pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Povetkin pushes Leitinho up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Leitinho jumps guard but Povetkin stands there with Leitinho around his waist. Leitinho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Povetkin pulls guard effortlessly.
Leitinho being controlled here momentarily.
Leitinho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Povetkin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES2#
Povetkin pushes Leitinho off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Povetkin tries to keep at a distance but Leitinho has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Poliyuz Povetkin 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#
Leitinho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Povetkin goes for a double leg but Leitinho avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Leitinho continues to drive forward.
Leitinho misses with a series of wild punches.
As Leitinho backs off Povetkin throws a huge counter combo but Leitinho manages to avoid it all.
Leitinho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Povetkin defends it nicely.
Leitinho tries to clinch but Povetkin moves out of range.
Leitinho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leitinho shoots in looking for a takedown but Povetkin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leitinho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Povetkin feints the counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Povetkin.
Povetkin misses with a takedown attempt - Leitinho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Povetkin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leitinho swivels and escapes.
Marcelo Leitinho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poliyuz Povetkin.
Povetkin avoids the head kick by Leitinho.
Povetkin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A head kick misses from Leitinho.
Povetkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Povetkin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Leitinho moves into range and clinches up with Povetkin.
Povetkin tries to pull guard but Leitinho forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Povetkin avoiding damage. #BC2#
Povetkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Povetkin tries for a takedown but Leitinho circles away easily
letting Leitinho counter with a right hand. #T2##CL#
Leitinho moves into the clinch.
Leitinho has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Povetkin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Leitinho to keep the fight standing.
Povetkin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Leitinho fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Leitinho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Povetkin avoids the head kick by Leitinho.
Povetkin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Povetkin is breathing heavily.
Leitinho stuffs the takedown.
Leitinho wants to clinch up but Povetkin keeps it at a distance.
Marcelo Leitinho is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Povetkin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Leitinho tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Povetkin swivels and escapes.#T3#
Leitinho misses with an attempted mid kick.
Povetkin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Leitinho shoots in but no luck this time.
Povetkin with the counter takedown but Leitinho avoids it easily.
Leitinho shoots for a double leg takedown but Povetkin sprawls well. He's pushed Leitinho's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leitinho fails to land the takedown.
Povetkin tries for a takedown but Leitinho circles away easily
and Leitinho counters with a series of strikes. Povetkin will be more careful next time no doubt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Povetkin is defended easily by Leitinho.#T4#
No luck for Povetkin with that takedown attempt.
Leitinho wants to clinch up but Povetkin keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Povetkin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Leitinho goes for a takedown attempt but Povetkin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leitinho.
Povetkin tries for a takedown but Leitinho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leitinho shoots in but Povetkin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Leitinho dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Leitinho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Povetkin.
Leitinho appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Povetkin moves in looking to clinch but Leitinho pushes him off.
Marcelo Leitinho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Povetkin or perhaps it was just good defense by Leitinho, which made it look bad.
Leitinho misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Povetkin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Povetkin.
Povetkin stuffs the takedown.
Leitinho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Povetkin unleashes a big counter combination but Leitinho bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Leitinho fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Leitinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leitinho.
Povetkin wants to counter with a clinch but Leitinho pushes him away.
Povetkin shoots in for a takedown but Leitinho shows good takedown defense.
Povetkin shoots in looking for a takedown but Leitinho manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Povetkin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Povetkin looks for the body kick but Leitinho saw that one coming.
Leitinho stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Povetkin with that takedown attempt.
Leitinho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Leitinho shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Povetkin as he avoids it easily.
Povetkin throws a counter combo.
Povetkin shoots in for a double leg but Leitinho sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Leitinho clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Povetkin pulls guard.
Leitinho looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Povetkin throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Leitinho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Povetkin keeping moving, preventing Leitinho from controlling successfully.
Povetkin keeping full guard, as Leitinho tries to pass.
Leitinho is fighting to break Povetkin's control of his arms but Povetkin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Leitinho's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Povetkin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leitinho but Leitinho pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Povetkin has a takedown stuffed.
Leitinho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leitinho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Povetkin circles away quickly and effectively.
Leitinho shoots for a takedown but Povetkin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Povetkin throws a right hand that Leitinho ducks under and follows up with a left that Leitinho also avoids with ease.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leitinho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leitinho blocks a head kick by Povetkin.
As Povetkin looks to move away, Leitinho throws a big counter combo but Povetkin just gets out of the way.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcelo Leitinho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Leitinho 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelo Leitinho!
Poliyuz Povetkin was interviewed post fight and said 'Me be back soon'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2025

#R1#
Kubacki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Povetkin sprawls well. Povetkin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kubacki gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Kubacki.
Kubacki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kubacki is defended easily by Povetkin.
Povetkin connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubacki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Poliyuz Povetkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikolaj Kubacki.
Povetkin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kubacki as he jumps to the side.
Kubacki darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Kubacki tries to clinch but Povetkin is having none of it.
Povetkin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kubacki manages to circle out of the way.
Kubacki is looking to clinch.
Povetkin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kubacki avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kubacki.
Povetkin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kubacki swivels and escapes.
Kubacki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kubacki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Povetkin defends well and Kubacki ends up having to push Povetkin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kubacki has a takedown stuffed.
Povetkin tries to counter by clinching up but Kubacki breaks away and moves out of range.
Povetkin moves in looking to clinch but Kubacki pushes him off.#T2#
Kubacki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Povetkin tries to avoid it but Kubacki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Povetkin to the ground. Povetkin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Povetkin darts in looking for a takedown but Kubacki gets double underhooks and turns Povetkin into the cage. #BC#
Povetkin breaks the clinch.
Povetkin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kubacki pinned against the cage. Kubacki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A punch combination from Kubacki misses.
Povetkin looks for the body kick but Kubacki saw that one coming.
Kubacki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kubacki wants to slow Povetkin down by chopping away at his legs.
Kubacki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Povetkin tries to avoid it but Kubacki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Povetkin to the ground. Povetkin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Povetkin pushes Kubacki up against the cage in a clinch.
Povetkin is looking for a takedown.#T3#
Povetkin stalling the fight.
Kubacki prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
Kubacki decides to pull guard.
Kubacki tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Kubacki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Povetkin defends it easily.
Povetkin trying to control but Kubacki is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kubacki looking for a sweep. Not yet Kubacki, not yet. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Povetkin stops Kubacki from standing up.
Povetkin throwing strikes from guard but Kubacki blocks nicely.
Povetkin postures up in Kubacki's guard and throws a big left but Kubacki blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kubacki swats away the attempt to clinch by Povetkin.#CL#
Povetkin moves into range and clinches up with Kubacki.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kubacki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Povetkin walks away with a smile on his face. Kubacki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Povetkin closes the distance and clinches up with Kubacki, looking for a takedown. Povetkin pushes Kubacki against the cage but Kubacki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Kubacki gets tackled into the cage by Povetkin. Povetkin maintains the clinch.
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 Poliyuz Povetkin will probably get the nod.
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#
Povetkin goes for a double leg but Kubacki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kubacki continues to drive forward.
Kubacki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Povetkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kubacki shoots in looking for a takedown but Povetkin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kubacki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kubacki slaps away a takedown attempt from Povetkin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kubacki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Povetkin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Povetkin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Poliyuz Povetkin is winning the standup battle so far.
Kubacki is looking to clinch.
Kubacki looks for a takedown but Povetkin sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Povetkin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Povetkin tries to clinch but Kubacki moves away
and Kubacki counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Povetkin clinches. #T1#
Kubacki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Povetkin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Poliyuz Povetkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikolaj Kubacki.#BC#
Povetkin breaks from the clinch.
Kubacki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Povetkin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Povetkin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kubacki sprawls and moves away.
Kubacki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Povetkin defends it nicely.
Kubacki is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Kubacki forces Povetkin back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Povetkin tries to pull guard but Kubacki holds him up against the cage and eventually Povetkin drops back down to his feet.
Povetkin tries to pull guard but Kubacki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kubacki is trying to force a seperation but Povetkin has the dominant position.#BC#
Povetkin breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Povetkin or perhaps it was just good defense by Kubacki, which made it look bad.
Kubacki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kubacki fails to land the takedown.
Kubacki circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3##CL2#
Povetkin tries to keep at a distance but Kubacki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Povetkin slows down the pace here.
Kubacki fails to pull guard.
Kubacki fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Kubacki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Povetkin tries to clinch but Kubacki moves out of range.
Povetkin tries to score with a low kick but Kubacki moves his leg out of the way.
Povetkin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Povetkin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kubacki swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Kubacki shoots in looking for a takedown but Povetkin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kubacki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A punch combination from Povetkin misses.
Kubacki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kubacki throws a counter combo.
Povetkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Povetkin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kubacki lands with an overhand left.
A slow jab from Kubacki misses its intended target. #CL2#
Kubacki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Povetkin, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Kubacki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kubacki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Povetkin's waist but Povetkin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kubacki off to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikolaj Kubacki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Povetkin misses with a takedown attempt - Kubacki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Povetkin shoots in but Kubacki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Despite the aggression on Kubacki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kubacki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kubacki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kubacki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Povetkin throws a quick counter head kick but Kubacki was just out of range.
No luck for Povetkin with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Poliyuz Povetkin. 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.
Kubacki fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Kubacki is looking to clinch.
Kubacki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Povetkin's waist but Povetkin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kubacki off to one side.
Kubacki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Povetkin slaps away a takedown attempt from Kubacki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Povetkin shoots in looking for a takedown but Kubacki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Povetkin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Povetkin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kubacki sprawls well. Kubacki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Povetkin gets slowly back to his feet.
Kubacki stuffs the takedown.
Povetkin tries to clinch up.
Kubacki wants to clinch up but Povetkin keeps it at a distance.
Povetkin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2##CL2#
Kubacki clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Kubacki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Povetkin misses with a takedown attempt - Kubacki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kubacki shoots for a double leg takedown but Povetkin sprawls well. He's pushed Kubacki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Povetkin stuffs the takedown attempt from Kubacki. Kubacki gets slowly back to his feet.
Povetkin throws out a leg kick but Kubacki moves out of range and Povetkin only half commits.
Povetkin fails with the takedown
and Kubacki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Povetkin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Povetkin wants it to stay on the feet.#T3##CL2#
Kubacki rushes Povetkin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Kubacki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick by Kubacki misses
and Povetkin counters with a series of strikes. Kubacki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Povetkin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kubacki circles away.
Povetkin throws a front kick aimed at Kubacki's knee but Kubacki avoids it well. #CL2#
Kubacki pushes Povetkin up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Kubacki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kubacki is looking to clinch.
Kubacki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Povetkin misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Kubacki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kubacki. #T4##BC2#
Kubacki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kubacki avoids the head kick by Povetkin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kubacki shoots in for a takedown but Povetkin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Kubacki tries to get set, Povetkin tries to push him back and clinch up but Kubacki manages to avoid the attempt.
Kubacki stuffs the takedown attempt from Povetkin. Povetkin gets slowly back to his feet.
Kubacki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kubacki.
Povetkin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Povetkin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kubacki but Kubacki pushes him off and we're back to square one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikolaj Kubacki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kubacki 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikolaj Kubacki!
The defeated Poliyuz Povetkin had this to say: 'Me be back soon'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2025

#R1#
Almeida throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Almeida. Eubankk shrugs it off though.
Almeida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Eubankk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Almeida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Eubankk.
Eubankk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice shot by Almeida.#TD2#
Eubankk gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Almeida taking a bit of punishment here - Eubankk scoring with strikes.
Eubankk slows the pace down. #ES#
Almeida throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A slow jab from Almeida misses its intended target. #CL2#
Eubankk clinches up with Almeida and pushes him back against the cage.
Almeida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Eubankk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Eubankk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##CL2#
Eubankk gets a clinch. #BC2#
Eubankk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Eubankk drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Almeida is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Eubankk asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Eubankk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Almeida knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #ES#
Almeida throws Eubankk to one side and escapes!
Almeida throws a quick inside leg kick.
Almeida connects with a high kick. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Almeida gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Eubankk to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Almeida manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Eubankk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eubankk misses with a low kick.
Almeida throws a head kick but Eubankk moves out of range. #CL2#
Eubankk moves into the clinch.
Almeida wants to break free but Eubankk has control.
Eubankk jumps guard but Almeida stands there with Eubankk around his waist. Eubankk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Eubankk works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Eubankk is stalling in the full guard. #ES#
Almeida manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T3#
Almeida tries to break free but Eubankk pushes him back against the cage.
Almeida wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Eubankk tries for a takedown but Almeida manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Eubankk breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Eubankk closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Almeida quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Almeida makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Almeida throws a nice outside leg kick.
Almeida lands a nice looking kick to the body. Eubankk takes a step back to recover.
Eubankk misses with a wild body shot.
Almeida with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've been told by Almeida's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Almeida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eubankk. #TD2#
Eubankk is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Almeida's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Almeida is trying to stand back up but Eubankk is controlling him #T4#
Almeida trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Eubankk controlling the action here. #ES#
Almeida has one foot on Eubankk's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Eubankk fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Almeida to the ground. Eubankk is now in Almeida's guard.

Almeida manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Almeida wants to break the clinch but can't.
Almeida looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Almeida wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Eubankk manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eubankk lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Eubankk tries a head kick but it misses.
Almeida keeps Eubankk at a distance using the push kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cesar Almeida dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Almeida avoids the head kick by Eubankk.
Cesar Almeida is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Almeida gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Almeida is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Eubankk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Eubankk misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Eubankk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Almeida scores with a body shot.
Eubankk misses with a head kick.
Almeida lands a nice shot that snaps Eubankk's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Almeida gets caught napping as Eubankk dives in and scores a takedown. Almeida manages to retain guard.
Eubankk won't allow Almeida to get back to his feet.
Cesar Almeida overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##ES#
Almeida scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Almeida moves out of range of the leg kick from Eubankk.
Eubankk misses with a wild combination.
Almeida scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Eubankk throws a one two combo.
Eubankk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Almeida. #CL2#
Eubankk instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Eubankk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Almeida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2##TD2#
Eubankk looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Almeida has hold of Eubankk's hands but Eubankk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Almeida is trying to stand.
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. Eubankk connects with a nice short shot to Almeida's temple.
Eubankk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Almeida looks like he's trying to stand up.
Still in half guard, Eubankk seems content to control.#T3#
Almeida looks like he's trying to stand up.
Eubankk performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Eubankk wants to work for an arm triangle but Almeida is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Eubankk is working for a kimura but Almeida is defending it quite comfortably. #ES#
Almeida manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Almeida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Almeida. Beautiful body shot.
Almeida thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Eubankk if he has to take too many more of those. #T4#
Almeida throws a lazy head kick
and Eubankk counters with a nice uppercut.
Almeida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eubankk moves away.
Eubankk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Eubankk clinches up with Almeida and pushes him back against the cage.
Almeida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD2#
Eubankk ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Eubankk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eubankk is adopting a defensive guard.
Almeida won't allow Eubankk to sweep him here.
Eubankk trying to control the position here. #SU#
Almeida decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cesar Almeida will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Almeida scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A punch combination from Eubankk misses.
Chris Eubankk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Almeida connects with a solid leg kick.
Cesar Almeida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Almeida with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping body kick lands there for Almeida.
A low kick lands for Almeida.
Eubankk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice shot by Almeida.#TD2#
Eubankk closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Almeida bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eubankk tries to clinch up.
Almeida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eubankk can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Eubankk has managed to clinch.
Eubankk has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Almeida.
Almeida misses with some punches. #BC2#
Eubankk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Almeida stuns Eubankk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Eubankk moves into range and clinches up with Almeida.
Eubankk stalling against the cage. #TD2#
Eubankk pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Almeida stands and steps away. Eubankk gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Eubankk clinches. #BC2#
Eubankk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eubankk misses the shot to the body.
Almeida throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Eubankk thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Almeida if he has to take too many more of those.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Eubankk.
Eubankk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Almeida lands with a hook. Eubankk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Almeida checks a low kick from Eubankk.
Eubankk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Eubankk has Almeida up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Eubankk.
Eubankk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Almeida's efforts to push away.
Almeida working hard to break the clinch.
Almeida looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Eubankk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eubankk misses with a body shot. #T3#
Eubankk fails to land the takedown.
Eubankk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Eubankk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Almeida thows a body kick. Eubankk tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Almeida cracks Eubankk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A combination from Almeida does no damage.
Eubankk throws a series of punches but Almeida moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Almeida.
Almeida is looking to wear down Eubankk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD2#
Eubankk gets a double leg takedown into Almeida's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Almeida manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eubankk dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Almeida blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4##BC2#
Eubankk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Almeida gets caught flat footed, as Eubankk shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Almeida has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Eubankk is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Eubankk taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #TD2#
Eubankk has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Almeida regains guard immediately.

Almeida manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Almeida has had enough of the clinch but Eubankk keeps him there for the moment.
Almeida misses with the head strike.
Eubankk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chris Eubankk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Almeida is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Almeida is trying to push Eubankk away but Eubankk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chris Eubankk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cesar Almeida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC2#
Eubankk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesar Almeida!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Takyan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Poli's half guard.
Poli controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Poli tries to get to full guard but Takyan has control of the leg. #SUB#
Poli actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Takyan won't allow Poli to sweep him here.
Poli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takyan manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Poli is stalling in the full guard. #SU#
Poli gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Poli drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Takyan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Poli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Poli is trying to get an arm triangle but Takyan is defending well. #T2#
Poli controlling from side mount.
Poli tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Poli scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Takyan seems a little lost for a moment, as Poli dominates the positioning.
Poli seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Takyan for as long as he can get away with.
Takyan parries the strikes from Poli easily there. Poli is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Takyan to escape. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Poli controlling the position.
Poli looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Takyan is avoiding damage well.
Poli working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Poli is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Takyan has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU#
Poli decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Poli drives through with a takedown into Takyan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gonner Poli dominated that round.
That's time! Poli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Poli closes the distance and clinches.
Poli goes for a takedown attempt but Takyan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD#
Poli shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Poli seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Takyan is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gonner Poli!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Povetkin has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martinusic.
Martinusic throws a punch but it's blocked by Povetkin.
Martinusic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Povetkin backwards.
Martinusic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Povetkin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Martinusic pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Povetkin. #CL#
Martinusic clinches up against the cage.
Povetkin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tonci Martinusic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poliyuz Povetkin.
Povetkin blocks an uppercut.
Povetkin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Martinusic to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinusic tries to work over Povetkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martinusic lands a hook that snaps the head of Povetkin backwards.
Martinusic lands an uppercut.
Martinusic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Povetkin's elbow. #BC2#
Povetkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Povetkin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martinusic is fending him off so far but Povetkin persists. Nope, Martinusic circles away and we're back to standing.#T1##CL2#
Povetkin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Martinusic works on Povetkin's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Povetkin.
Martinusic scores with a shoulder strike.
Martinusic throws a head punch that misses.
Martinusic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Martinusic tries a body shot but Povetkin blocks it.
Martinusic is working Povetkin over against the cage.
Povetkin looks winded!
Martinusic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Povetkin or not.
Povetkin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Martinusic.
Martinusic presses Povetkin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Martinusic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Povetkin.
Martinusic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinusic lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Povetkin is rocked!
Martinusic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Povetkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Martinusic finish him?
Martinusic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Martinusic.
Martinusic digs a right hand underneath Povetkin's ribcage. Povetkin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Martinusic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Martinusic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Martinusic.
Martinusic pushes Povetkin against the cage. Martinusic is working some dirty boxing. Martinusic pushes off with a quick right hook! Povetkin goes down! Povetkin tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Martinusic moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tonci Martinusic!
Poliyuz Povetkin was interviewed post fight and said 'Me be back soon'.

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