Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RFL 1 - A New Day
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Steel Iii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Duterte throws a series of punches but Steel Iii moves out of range.
Steel Iii throws a counter combo.
Steel Iii throws a combination that misses
and Duterte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alex Steel Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel Iii throws the left hand but Duterte avoids the punch easily.
Steel Iii misses with a hook
and Duterte counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Steel Iii dives in and scores a takedown into Duterte's guard.
Duterte tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Steel Iii sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Duterte doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Steel Iii 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 Duterte - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rodrigo Duterte!
Rodrigo Duterte was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: STRIKE! - MMA 3
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duterte was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Duterte is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thompson with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Duterte lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thompson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thompson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Duterte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Duterte has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Duterte tries to roll over but Thompson keeps him under control.
Duterte is looking to escape.
Thompson is taking a breather. Duterte says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Duterte manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Duterte has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Thompson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Duterte has tightened it up now! Thompson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rodrigo Duterte!
After the fight, Rodrigo Duterte was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: STRIKE! - MMA
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Thevenet swings for the body but Duterte moves out of range.
Duterte throws a fast counter high kick but Thevenet manages to duck under it in time.
Thevenet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Duterte misses with a combination
and Thevenet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Rodrigo Duterte has been cut.
Duterte will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thevenet swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Duterte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thevenet connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Duterte momentarily.
Jab from Duterte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Thevenet misses.
Good shot there by Duterte.
Duterte throws a leg kick but Thevenet sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Duterte moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Duterte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thevenet throws a hook but Duterte blocks it.
Duterte throws out a counter right but Thevenet avoids it with no problem.
Duterte tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thevenet is able to avoid easily.
Thevenet appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thevenet misses with a left hand
and Duterte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thevenet fails with a takedown attempt.
Duterte unleashes a big counter combination but Thevenet bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thevenet throws an off balance right hand
and Duterte counters with a three punch combo that has Thevenet backing up. Thevenet nods at Duterte to acknowledge the strikes.
Duterte works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Duterte slips a jab from Thevenet.
Duterte connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thevenet momentarily.
Thevenet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thevenet moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDuterte.
Duterte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duterte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thevenet.
Thevenet on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thevenet checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thevenet misses with a jab to the body
enabling Duterte to counter with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Duterte cracks Thevenet with an uppercut from hell and Thevenet crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Duterte's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC2#Thevenet is rocked!
Duterte engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Thevenet tries to strike from the bottom.
Duterte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thevenet controls Duterte momentarily but Duterte frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thevenet wants to sweep here but Duterte controlling him for the moment.
Duterte looking to sit in guard and control but Thevenet gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Thevenet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thevenet has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thevenet looking to pass the guard.
Thevenet knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Duterte on the ground.
Thevenet postures up in Duterte's guard and throws a big left but Duterte blocks it.
Thevenet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duterte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Duterte keeping moving, preventing Thevenet from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Duterte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Duterte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Duterte's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Duterte misses with a head kick.
Duterte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thevenet has time to react.
Duterte misses the body punch
and Thevenet counters with a nice body shot.
Thevenet throws a right hand that misses
and Duterte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thevenet misses the shot to the body.
Duterte attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Duterte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thevenet on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thevenet throws a body shot but no joy.
Thevenet looks to score with a jab to the body but Duterte is just out of range.
Duterte flicks out a counter leg kick but Thevenet steps away.
Nice uppercut there from Thevenet.#T1#
Thevenet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duterte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Duterte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Duterte. Beautiful body shot.
Thevenet stuns Duterte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Duterte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thevenet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Duterte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thevenet.
Rodrigo Duterte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duterte throws a combination. Thevenet tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thevenet keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Duterte is looking to score with low kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Thevenet misses the target.#T2#
Thevenet misses with a straight left.
Rodrigo Duterte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duterte scores with a hook to the body. Thevenet takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rodrigo Duterte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duterte throws a left and a right that both miss
and Duterte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duterte throws a hook but Thevenet blocks it.
It looked like Thevenet was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thevenet throws out a powerful jab.
Duterte ducks under a wild hook from Thevenet.
Duterte throws a counter combo.
Thevenet moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Duterte misses with a double jab.
Thevenet appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thevenet misses with an uppercut
and Duterte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Thevenet throws a body punch but Duterte moves out of range.
Duterte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thevenet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duterte.
Thevenet throws a lazy uppercut
and Duterte counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thevenet thinking.
Thevenet avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thevenet dips to his left and cracks Duterte with an uppercut!
Thevenet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duterte manages to avoid it.#T4#
Thevenet missing with a left hand there. Duterte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duterte throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Thevenet counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thevenet.
Duterte wants to get back to his feet but Thevenet passes into half guard.
Duterte has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#REVB#
Thevenet throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duterte wants to get back to his feet.
Duterte gets back to full guard.
Duterte is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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 Amadeo Thevenet will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Duterte's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Thevenet walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheers as Duterte lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thevenet doesn't seem phased though.
Thevenet throws a poor cross that misses
and Duterte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Thevenet misses. #KD2#
Nice combo by Duterte! Oh, that's hurt him - Thevenet falls to the canvas and Duterte follows him into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Duterte is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thevenet knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Duterte fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Thevenet's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thevenet manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Duterte is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Duterte throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Duterte is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Duterte is trying to work for a kimura but Thevenet is defending well. #T2#
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.
Duterte seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thevenet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Duterte is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Duterte is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thevenet doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Duterte.
It looks like Duterte is going to stand back up. #T3##SUB2#
Duterte is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thevenet is just riding it out for now. Duterte eventually gives up the hold.
Thevenet tries to roll over but Duterte keeps him under control.
Thevenet is not content to let Duterte control the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thevenet is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Duterte is working for a kimura but Thevenet is defending it quite comfortably.
Duterte prevents Thevenet from improving his position.
Rodrigo Duterte has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duterte moves into full mount! Thevenet won't be happy about that! #SU2#
Duterte stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Duterte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Duterte 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Duterte!
A very excited looking Rodrigo Duterte rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: APEX Predators
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
Clarke takes one to the chin there.
Clarke throws a series of punches but Duterte moves out of range.
Duterte is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Clarke with a body shot.
Duterte has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Duterte closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Duterte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Duterte darts in and clinches Clarke up against the cage.
Clarke has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Duterte after a bit of a struggle.
Duterte prevents a takedown attempt there.
Clarke takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Mark Clarke has been cut.
Duterte is pressed up against the cage. Clarke has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Duterte down to the mat. Duterte 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 Mark Clarke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Duterte moves into the clinch successfully.
Clarke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Duterte fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD#
Clarke looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Duterte controls Clarke momentarily but Clarke frees himself.
Duterte can't keep his opponent in guard - Clarke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Duterte is looking for a sweep. Clarke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Clarke working Duterte over with strikes.
Clarke working the head and body with strikes.
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. Clarke connects with a nice short shot to Duterte's temple.
Clarke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clarke is controlling the pace.
Clarke working over Duterte with some ground and pound. Duterte looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Clarke is thwarting Duterte's attempts to control the position.
Clarke trying to control the action but Duterte is working from the bottom.
Clarke working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Clarke wants to control but Duterte is keeping him busy.
Clarke is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Duterte is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Clarke has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Duterte is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Clarke scores with a couple of nice shots.
Clarke drops an elbow to the side of Duterte's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duterte moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Duterte is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Duterte looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Clarke passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Duterte looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Clarke trying to control the action but Duterte is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Duterte looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Clarke.
Duterte is looking to improve his position.
Clarke wants to take a breather but Duterte is having none of it.
Duterte is looking to improve his position.
Clarke working Duterte over with strikes.
Duterte trying to control but Clarke postures up.
Clarke slips a nice elbow through Duterte's hands, connecting with Duterte's forehead.#T4#
Clarke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Clarke takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Duterte is staying active underneath Clarke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Clarke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Duterte moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Clarke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Duterte working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clarke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clarke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clarke scoring with some ground and pound.
Clarke wants to control from the top but Duterte keeps moving.
Clarke advances position into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Clarke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Clarke's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Clarke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Duterte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clarke tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Duterte fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clarke, pushing him back against the cage.
Clarke wants to take the fight to the mat but Duterte manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Duterte prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Duterte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Clarke gets a double leg takedown into Duterte's guard.#SUB2#
Clarke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Duterte has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clarke has managed to get both his arms back between Duterte's legs - danger averted.
Duterte lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Duterte working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clarke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duterte can do to turn this around?
Duterte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clarke swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Duterte wants to control from the top but Clarke keeps moving.
Clarke wants to sweep here but Duterte controlling him for the moment.
Duterte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clarke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mark Clarke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clarke is trying to keep Duterte in close.
Duterte throwing strikes from guard but Clarke blocks nicely.
Clarke keeping moving, preventing Duterte from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Duterte won't allow Clarke to sweep him here.
Clarke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Duterte's guard. #REVR#
Duterte wants to sweep here but Clarke controlling him for the moment.
Duterte keeping moving, preventing Clarke from controlling successfully.
Clarke stays in close to Duterte's body and controls the position.
Duterte pulls Clarke in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Duterte throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Duterte controls Clarke momentarily but Clarke frees himself.
Clarke chips away with some ground and pound.
Clarke works over Duterte with some ground and pound from guard.
Clarke lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Duterte looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Duterte wants to hit a sweep here but Clarke passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Duterte there!
Duterte takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Clarke putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T4#
Clarke scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Clarke lands a big elbow.
Duterte is in all sorts of trouble here.
Duterte wants to hold on but Clarke pushes him away.
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!
Clarke punishing his opponent with strikes.
Duterte is trying to escape the mount.
Clarke landing punches.
Clarke working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Duterte is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Clarke lands a couple of good shots and Duterte has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Duterte tries to roll but Clarke sticks to his back.
Clarke throwing damaging strikes from the back! Duterte could be in trouble here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Clarke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Clarke's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Clarke swings for the body but Duterte moves out of range.
Clarke tries a head kick but it misses.
Duterte tries to clinch but Clarke moves out of range.
Clarke misses with a takedown attempt - Duterte sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clarke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Clarke swinging wildly here.
Rodrigo Duterte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Clarke.
Clarke has his takedown stuffed
and Duterte counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duterte avoids the head kick by Clarke.
Duterte fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Duterte clinches.
Duterte with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Duterte manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Duterte tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Clarke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Duterte is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Duterte scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Duterte looks to clinch #TD#
and Clarke counters with a takedown into side control.
Duterte tries to bench press Clarke off him but Clarke keeps the position.
Duterte can't do much from the bottom here.
Clarke landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Clarke scores with a couple of short elbows.
Clarke wants to control but Duterte is keeping him busy.
Duterte on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mark Clarke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duterte wants to control but Clarke postures up.
Clarke controls the position from side control.
Duterte tries to improve position but can't.
Clarke controls the position from side control.
Clarke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duterte keeps working.
Duterte wants to control but Clarke postures up.
Clarke is looking to take a break and control but Duterte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clarke staying calm.#T3#
Clarke trying to control the position but Duterte is working away.
Duterte is being controlled here.
Duterte is looking for a sweep.
Clarke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duterte keeps working.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Clarke controlling the position from side mount. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Duterte tries a head kick but it misses.
Clarke attempts a counter takedown but Duterte avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Duterte moves into range and clinches up with Clarke.
Duterte is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Duterte lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Duterte breaks the clinch.
Clarke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duterte moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Duterte.
Clarke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Duterte dips to his left and cracks Clarke with an uppercut!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rodrigo Duterte.
I think Clarke has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Clarke!
A less than humble Mark Clarke misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Rodrigo Duterte was interviewed post fight and said 'Don't worry I will be back!!'.

Event: APEX 6
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Duterte has closed the distance and engaged Guts in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Guts as the two fighters clinch.
Duterte is looking to control Guts's arms but Guts gets an underhook and turns him. Now Duterte has his back to the cage.
Guts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duterte's elbow.
Duterte throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Guts blocks it with crossed arms.
Duterte throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Guts blocks it with crossed arms.
Duterte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duterte's elbow.
Guts tries to work over Duterte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duterte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Guts.
Guts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duterte tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Duterte tries to land a knee to the head but Guts blocks with his arms.
Duterte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Guts as Duterte tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Guts scores with a nice short uppercut.
Duterte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duterte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duterte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duterte stalling in the clinch but Guts improves position. #T1#
Duterte blocks a body shot from Guts.
We've been hearing reports that Guts has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Duterte blocks an uppercut.
Guts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duterte misses with the head strike.
Guts lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Guts.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Duterte obliges.
Guts is breathing heavily.
Guts struggles to land a body shot inside as Duterte controls his hands.
A knee to the head by Duterte.
Duterte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Guts misses with a body punch.
Guts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guts tries a body shot but Duterte blocks it.
Guts throws a head punch that misses.
Duterte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Guts.
Duterte with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Miura Guts has been cut.
Guts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duterte throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guts tries a body shot but Duterte blocks it.
Guts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Guts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guts digs a right hand underneath Duterte's ribcage. Duterte let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Guts throws a head punch that misses.
Duterte stalling against the cage.
Duterte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Guts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guts digs a right hand into Duterte's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Duterte's gas tank.
A knee to the head by Duterte.
Guts has a couple of punches blocked by Duterte.
Guts struggles to land a body shot inside as Duterte controls his hands.
Duterte lands a hook that snaps the head of Guts backwards.
Guts lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Duterte or not.
Duterte can't find room to land a body shot as Guts controls the action.
Guts has a couple of punches blocked by Duterte. #T3#
Guts digs a right hand underneath Duterte's ribcage. Duterte let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Duterte blocks a body shot from Guts.
Guts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guts throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Guts lands a shot to the body.
Duterte blocks a body shot from Guts.
Guts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Guts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guts takes a knee right on the jaw!
Guts tries a body shot but Duterte blocks it.
Guts misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Guts.
Guts tries to throw a body punch but Duterte avoids it by throwing Guts back against the cage.
Duterte misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Guts.
A short uppercut from Guts.
Guts misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Nice body punch from Guts - that landed with a thud.
Guts lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guts lands a shoulder strike.
Guts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duterte backwards.
Guts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guts scores with a shoulder strike.
Guts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duterte tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Guts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duterte throws a punch but it's blocked by Guts.
Duterte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duterte blocks a body shot from Guts.
A short uppercut from Guts.
A hook to the body from Guts.
Duterte looking to throw knees to the head but Guts is blocking nicely.
Guts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Guts.
Guts lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miura Guts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miura Guts's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Guts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Duterte blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Duterte pushes Guts up against the cage in a clinch.
Guts tries a body shot but Duterte blocks it.
Duterte tries a knee to the head but Guts blocks it.
Guts struggles to land a body shot inside as Duterte controls his hands.
Guts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Guts.
Miura Guts has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Guts prevents a body shot from Duterte.
Guts lands a right hand.
Duterte looking to throw knees to the head but Guts is blocking nicely.
Duterte using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Guts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duterte.
Duterte lands a left hand.
Guts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Guts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#It looks like Rodrigo Duterte has been cut.
Duterte lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch on the inside from Guts fails to land.
Guts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duterte can do to turn this around?#T1#
A short right from Guts.
Duterte is breathing heavily.
Duterte takes a shot to the head.
Guts is leaning against Duterte and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Guts struggles to land a body shot inside as Duterte controls his hands.
Guts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duterte's elbow.
Guts misses with some punches.
Guts can't find room to land a body shot as Duterte controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Guts scores with a nice short uppercut.
Guts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duterte's elbow.
Guts lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Duterte unloads a knee to the mid-section. Guts lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Guts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duterte throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Guts tries a body shot but Duterte blocks it.
Duterte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Guts on the inside.
Guts presses Duterte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Good body shot from Guts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guts can't find room to land a body shot as Duterte controls the action.
A short uppercut from Guts.
Guts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duterte's elbow.
Guts lands a hook that snaps the head of Duterte backwards.
Guts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duterte blocks a body shot from Guts.
Guts tries a body shot but Duterte blocks it.
Guts misses with a punch to the body.
Guts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duterte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duterte lands a nice uppercut.
Guts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guts scores with a hook to the body.
Duterte blocks a body shot from Guts.
Guts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duterte backwards.
Duterte is looking to control Guts's arms but Guts gets an underhook and turns him. Now Duterte has his back to the cage. #T3#
Guts lands a left hand.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Guts here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Duterte using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Guts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Guts lands a shot to the body.
Guts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duterte backwards.
Guts tries a body shot but Duterte blocks it.
Guts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Guts.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guts.
A right hand to the body from Guts.
Guts lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Duterte.
Guts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duterte blocks a body shot from Guts.
Guts lands a shoulder strike.
Guts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guts throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dutertes head.
Guts tries to work over Duterte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Guts tries to throw a body punch but Duterte avoids it by throwing Guts back against the cage.
Guts throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Guts tries a body shot but Duterte blocks it.
Duterte tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Guts presses Duterte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Guts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duterte's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Guts.
Guts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duterte's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Guts scores with a nice short uppercut.
Guts pushes Duterte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guts lands with a left to the head.
Guts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duterte's elbow.
Guts can't find room to land a body shot as Duterte controls the action.
Duterte misses with the head strike.
Duterte with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Guts blocking some punches.
Guts cracks Duterte with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miura Guts dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A lazy left from Guts finds it's target.
Guts walks into a stiff left hand from Duterte.
Rodrigo Duterte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Duterte clinches up with Guts and pushes him back against the cage.
Duterte tries to land a knee to the head but Guts blocks with his arms.
Guts lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Duterte.
Guts misses with a body punch.
Guts working aggressively here.
Guts struggles to land a body shot inside as Duterte controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guts.
Guts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Guts fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guts misses with a body punch.
Guts lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Duterte.
Duterte misses with a knee strike.
Duterte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Guts lands a body shot.
Duterte tries a knee to the head but Guts blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Guts.
Guts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Guts stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Guts cracks Duterte with a nice body shot.
Guts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duterte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guts's elbow.
Guts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duterte misses with a knee to the head.
Guts scores with a shot to the side of Duterte's head.
Guts misses with a punch to the body.
Guts tries to work over Duterte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duterte blocks an uppercut.
Guts can't find room to land a body shot as Duterte controls the action.
Guts tries to work over Duterte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duterte.
Guts blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Duterte.
Guts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guts letting Duterte take a breather here.
Duterte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guts presses Duterte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Guts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guts lands a left hand.
Guts avoiding damage as Duterte throws knees to the body.
Guts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Guts misses with a body punch.
Guts tries a body shot but Duterte blocks it.
Guts avoiding damage as Duterte throws knees to the body.
Guts digs a right hand underneath Duterte's ribcage. Duterte let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Duterte prevents a body shot from Guts.
Guts tries to throw a body punch but Duterte avoids it by throwing Guts back against the cage.
Guts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duterte's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Guts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miura Guts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Guts.
Duterte throws a knee to the head but misses.
Duterte with a knee to the head.
Guts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duterte tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Guts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duterte with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Guts.
Guts has a couple of punches blocked by Duterte.
Guts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duterte misses with a knee to the head.
Guts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duterte blocks a body shot from Guts. #T4#
Duterte lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duterte.
Guts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duterte backwards.
Guts takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duterte blocks a body shot from Guts.
Duterte holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Guts.
Guts working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Guts.
Guts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duterte backwards.
Rodrigo Duterte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guts.
Duterte with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miura Guts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Guts 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miura Guts!
Rodrigo Duterte spoke after the fight, saying 'Don't worry I will be back!!'.

Event: APEX 3
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1##CL#
Duterte forces Anstey back against the cage and clinches.
Duterte tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Duterte using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anstey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Duterte tries a knee to the head but Anstey blocks it.
Duterte throws a knee to the head but misses.
Duterte with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Duterte looking to throw knees to the head but Anstey is blocking nicely.
Anstey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Duterte pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Duterte looking to throw knees to the head but Anstey is blocking nicely.
Duterte misses with the head strike.
Anstey fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duterte lands a good knee to the midsection. Anstey won't want to take too many of those.
Duterte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Duterte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anstey looks winded!
Duterte tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Anstey is trying to pull guard but Duterte has him pressed against the cage.
Rodrigo Duterte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bunny Anstey.
Duterte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Duterte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ansteys head.
Duterte working aggressively here.
Duterte with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Duterte'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.
Duterte misses with a knee strike.
Duterte tries to land a knee to the head but Anstey blocks with his arms.
Duterte trying to land knees to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Anstey has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Anstey tries to pull guard but Duterte holds him up against the cage and eventually Anstey drops back down to his feet. #T2#
Duterte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anstey prevents a body shot from Duterte.
Duterte trying to land knees to the body.
Duterte tries to land a knee to the head but Anstey blocks with his arms.
Duterte is struggling to control the position.
Duterte is leaning against Anstey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Duterte using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anstey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anstey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Duterte smiles and moves away. #CL#
Duterte rushes Anstey and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Duterte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duterte tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #TD2#
Anstey pulls guard effortlessly.
Duterte trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duterte throwing strikes from guard but Anstey blocks nicely. #T4#
Anstey keeping moving, preventing Duterte from controlling successfully.
Anstey controlling the position.#SUB#
Duterte postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Anstey is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Duterte, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Duterte is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Anstey has his hands clasped together but Duterte extends and breaks Anstey's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Duterte.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Duterte!
Rodrigo Duterte decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SMFL 20 - Suomi Vahva
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Duterte tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Duterte misses with an uppercut. Thompson saw that one coming.
Duterte tries to clinch but Thompson is having none of it. #TD#
Thompson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Thompson working away.
Thompson wants to control but Duterte is keeping him busy.
Duterte is looking to regain half guard here but Thompson keeps moving and retains side control.
Thompson trying to control the action but Duterte is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duterte takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Duterte's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thompson landing strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Thompson working the ground and pound from side control.
Thompson working the head with strikes.
Thompson works to advance to full mount. Duterte defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Thompson looking to finish Duterte with some ground and pound. This is bad for Duterte!
Thompson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Duterte is looking to escape.
Thompson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thompson landing punches.
Thompson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Duterte?
Thompson landing strikes from the mount.
Thompson looking to finish Duterte with some ground and pound. This is bad for Duterte!
Duterte is in all sorts of trouble here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson cracks Duterte with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Thompson landing punches.
Thompson is landing with some decent strikes but Duterte is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Thompson with good strikes from the mount here!#T2#
Duterte tries to hold on but Thompson postures up.
Thompson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thompson dominating with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duterte is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Thompson.
Duterte is in a horrible position here. Thompson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #CUT#It looks like Rodrigo Duterte has been cut.
Thompson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #ROC#Duterte is rocked!
Thompson breaks from Duterte's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Duterte is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thompson lands a heavy elbow.
Duterte is still in real trouble! Can Thompson finish him?
Duterte felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Thompson lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Duterte! Thompson sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Duterte and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Scott Thompson!
An out of breath Scott Thompson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Rodrigo Duterte spoke after the fight, saying 'Don't worry I will be back!!'.

Event: HFC 85: Fermi vs Marley
Date: Jun 02, 2023

#R1#
Thevenet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duterte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thevenet throws a right and a left that Duterte avoids nicely. #CL#
Duterte clinches with his opponent.
Duterte using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thevenet has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Duterte swings wildly with an uppercut but Thevenet uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Thevenet.
A right hook to the body lands for Thevenet.
Duterte swings wildly with an uppercut but Thevenet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duterte pushes Thevenet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thevenet is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Duterte is defending well.
Duterte throws a head punch that misses.
Thevenet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Duterte.
Thevenet taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Duterte stalling in the clinch but Thevenet improves position.
Duterte tries a knee to the head but Thevenet blocks it.
Duterte swings wildly with an uppercut but Thevenet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thevenet goes for a takedown in the clinch but Duterte prevents it.
Thevenet lands a body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Duterte tries to land a knee to the head but Thevenet blocks with his arms.
Thevenet misses with a body punch.
Thevenet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duterte tries to work over Thevenet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalling in the clinch from Thevenet.
Duterte blocks a body shot from Thevenet. #T2#
Thevenet throws a head punch that misses.
Duterte dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Duterte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duterte looking to slow down the pace here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Duterte - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Thevenet tries a body shot but Duterte blocks it.
Thevenet misses with a body punch.
Duterte connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thevenet's face.
The referee calls for Thevenet to work.
Thevenet is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch on the inside from Duterte fails to land. #T3#
Thevenet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duterte's elbow.
Thevenet pressing his opponent against the cage.
Thevenet is trying to break the clinch but Duterte has him pressed against the cage.
Thevenet misses with a body punch.
Thevenet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duterte is trying to stall.
Duterte tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Thevenet - that landed with a thud.
Thevenet manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Duterte using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thevenet has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Duterte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duterte lands a right hand.
Thevenet blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Thevenet is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Duterte can't fight it off and eventually Thevenet manages to take the fight to the floor. Duterte looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Duterte is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Duterte has an active guard here but Thevenet has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Duterte actively working from the bottom here.
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 Rodrigo Duterte will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Duterte takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#It looks like Rodrigo Duterte has been cut.
Duterte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Thevenet closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Duterte's guard.
Thevenet postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thevenet looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Duterte keeping moving, preventing Thevenet from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Duterte is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Duterte had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thevenet defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duterte being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Duterte wants to sweep but no luck.
Thevenet trying to control but Duterte is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Duterte is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thevenet defends well.
Thevenet controlling from the top position.
Duterte tries to strike from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Duterte throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Thevenet escapes and throws Duterte's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Duterte sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Thevenet seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duterte does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thevenet with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Thevenet not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Duterte wants to control but Thevenet is keeping busy. #SUB#
Duterte looking for submissions off his back.
Thevenet is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Thevenet tries to pass the half guard into mount. Duterte knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Duterte is refusing to be controlled, as Thevenet sits in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Thevenet sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thevenet misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Duterte moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Duterte misses with a knee strike.
Thevenet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thevenet can't find room to land a body shot as Duterte controls the action.
Duterte using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thevenet has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duterte.
Duterte misses with a knee strike.
Thevenet misses with some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thevenet blocks a body shot from Duterte.
Thevenet is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Duterte pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thevenet taking a breather.
Thevenet stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duterte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thevenet takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Amadeo Thevenet will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Duterte's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Duterte moves into the clinch successfully.
Thevenet has Duterte pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Duterte manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Duterte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thevenet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thevenet is looking to break free of the clinch but Duterte has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thevenet.
Thevenet displaying some good clinch control by pressing Duterte up against the cage.
Duterte tries a knee to the head but Thevenet blocks it.
Duterte misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thevenet is leaning against Duterte and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Duterte throws a knee to the head but misses.
Duterte landing knees to the head.
Duterte misses with the head strike.
Duterte throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thevenet blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Thevenet.
Duterte tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thevenet slows down the pace here.
A body shot lands from Duterte.
Thevenet is trying to break the clinch but Duterte has him pressed against the cage.
Thevenet tries a body shot but Duterte blocks it.
Thevenet takes a knee right on the jaw!
Duterte prevents a body shot from Thevenet.
Thevenet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duterte's elbow.
Rodrigo Duterte has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Thevenet turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Duterte takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Duterte misses with a strike from the bottom.#T2#
Thevenet trying to control the position but Duterte is working away.
Duterte is trying to get back to half guard.
Thevenet in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Duterte sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Thevenet wants to free his trapped foot but Duterte is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thevenet perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Duterte moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Duterte looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thevenet passes into side control.
Duterte is trying to control Thevenet's posture but Thevenet avoids it.
Duterte is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Duterte is not content to let Thevenet control the position.
Thevenet creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
Thevenet is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Duterte tries to improve position but can't.
Thevenet content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Duterte is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duterte sneaks back into half guard.
Duterte wants to improve his position but Thevenet is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Amadeo Thevenet.
I think Thevenet 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Amadeo Thevenet!
During a confident post fight interview, Amadeo Thevenet thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Rodrigo Duterte stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don't worry I will be back!!'.

Event: HFC 78: Fermi vs Montrose
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Duterte doesn't manage to clinch there - Ro circles away.
Ro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duterte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ro scores with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Rodrigo Duterte has been cut.
Duterte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ro! But no joy.
Ro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Duterte tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ro misses with a hook. Duterte ducked under it nicely.
Duterte wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Duterte tries to clinch
and Ro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duterte defending well as Ro loads up on a big left hand.
Ro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Duterte tries to clinch but Ro is having none of it.
Duterte slips a straight right by Ro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duterte walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Duterte fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Duterte tries to clinch but Ro moves away
and Ro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rodrigo Duterte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Ro there.#T1#
Ro connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Duterte.
Ro misses with a wild combination.
Ro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Duterte at a distance.
Ro looks to score with a jab to the body but Duterte is just out of range.
Duterte moves in looking to clinch but Ro pushes him off.
Ro has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Duterte is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ro digs a good body shot into Duterte's ribs.
Ro misses with a looping left.
Duterte takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Duterte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ro misses with a body shot.
Duterte tries to clinch there but Ro circles away.
Ro connects with a body shot that sends Duterte's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duterte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Ro swats away the attempt to clinch by Duterte.
Duterte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duterte avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Duterte tries to clinch there but Ro circles away.
Duterte avoids a punch combination nicely.
Duterte tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ro! But no joy.
Ro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duterte manages to avoid it.
Ro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Duterte is looking to clinch.
Ro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Duterte slips a jab and a cross from Ro.
Duterte wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T3#
Duterte ducks right into an uppercut from Ro.
Duterte is looking to clinch but Ro is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Ro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ro throws a series of punches but Duterte avoids them all with ease.
Duterte tries to clinch up but Ro circles away and keeps his distance.
Duterte is looking to clinch.
Duterte closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ro lands with a nice body punch.
Ro swings for the body but Duterte moves out of range.
Duterte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Duterte is breathing heavily.
Duterte scores with a hook.
Ro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duterte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ro lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT2#Rodrigo Duterte's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ro stuns Duterte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Duterte is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Duterte with a body shot.
Duterte tries to clinch up.
Ro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Ro as he connects with a hook.
Duterte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ro.
Ro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Duterte. Duterte circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ro scores with a body shot.
Duterte needs to keep his hands up - Ro had a free shot at his head there.#KD2#
Ro cracks Duterte with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ro has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Duterte to stand back up!#ROC2#Duterte is rocked!#CUT2#Rodrigo Duterte's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Duterte walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Ro! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pate Ro!
After winning the bout, Pate Ro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Rodrigo Duterte spoke after the fight, saying 'Don't worry I will be back!!'.

Event: HFC 74 - Fermi vs Hunt
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Meteor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Duterte moves into the clinch successfully.
Duterte trying to stall but Meteor improves his position. #BC#
Meteor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meteor takes a swing at Duterte's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Duterte. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Duterte.#CUT2#It looks like Conor Meteor has been cut.
Duterte is looking to clinch.
Meteor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Duterte looks to clinch
and Meteor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duterte tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Meteor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Duterte tries to clinch but Meteor moves out of range.
Meteor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duterte was well out of range. Poor timing from Meteor.
Meteor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duterte tries to clinch there but Meteor circles away.
Duterte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duterte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meteor.
Rodrigo Duterte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Duterte staying out of range there.
Duterte is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duterte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meteor throws a nice looking combination but Duterte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Duterte tries to clinch but Meteor moves out of range.
Meteor swats away the attempt to clinch by Duterte.
Duterte tries to clinch but Meteor is having none of it.
Duterte tries to clinch but Meteor is having none of it.
Meteor is looking to counter punch.
Duterte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Meteor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duterte tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Meteor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Meteor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duterte tries to clinch up.#T2##CL2#
Duterte closes the distance and pushes Meteor back into the cage.#TD#
Meteor jumps guard and drags Duterte to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Meteor isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Duterte stacks Meteor 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 Duterte!
Meteor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Meteor is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Duterte is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Meteor has escaped the position, nice work there.
Meteor is looking to regain half guard here but Duterte keeps moving and retains side control.
Meteor wants to control but Duterte postures up.#SUB2#
Duterte is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Meteor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meteor is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duterte misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Meteor can't do much from the bottom here. #T3##SUB2#
Duterte tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Meteor regains half guard.
Meteor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Meteor is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Duterte is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Meteor is just riding it out for now. Duterte eventually gives up the hold.
Duterte throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Meteor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Duterte is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Duterte is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Meteor has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4##SUB2#
Duterte has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Meteor defend it? Duterte steps over the head and cranks it - Meteor is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Duterte!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodrigo Duterte!
Rodrigo Duterte was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: aaab
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
Fury connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Rodrigo Duterte has been cut.
The fighters circling - Fury throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duterte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fury swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Duterte forces Fury back against the cage and clinches.
Fury swings wildly with an uppercut but Duterte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duterte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fury.
Duterte stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fury misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fury swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fury scores with a shot to the side of Duterte's head.
Fury looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fury can't break the clinch.
Fury throws a punch but it's blocked by Duterte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury tries to break free but Duterte pushes him back against the cage.
Duterte dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duterte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Duterte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fury. #T1#
Fury blocks an uppercut.
Duterte lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fury is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duterte.
Duterte has Fury pressed against the cage, preventing Fury from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fury working aggressively here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Duterte obliges.
Duterte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fury's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duterte.
Duterte lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fury is breathing heavily.
Duterte stalling the fight.
Duterte working aggressively here.
Duterte lands a right hand.
Duterte lands with a short shot to the head.
Duterte unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fury lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Duterte.
Fury tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duterte lands a left hand. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duterte pushes Fury back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duterte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duterte.
Duterte lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee calls for Duterte to work.
A short right from Duterte.
Fury's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Duterte gets through Fury's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duterte.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fury.
Duterte lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Duterte.
Duterte gets through Fury's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#Fury is rocked!
Duterte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Fury is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duterte working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Duterte has Fury pressed against the cage. Fury drops his hands and Duterte takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Fury tumbling to the canvas! Duterte rains down with more punches but Fury was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Duterte!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rodrigo Duterte!
Rodrigo Duterte bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Huang vs L i - Money #22
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1##TD#
Holdenfold drives through with a takedown into Duterte's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Holdenfold stays in close to Duterte's body and controls the position.
Duterte wants to get back to his feet but Holdenfold is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Holdenfold sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Duterte doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Holdenfold 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 Duterte - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rodrigo Duterte!
Rodrigo Duterte decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CFC 498: Nagasaki v Saggy D
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1##CL#
Duterte instigates a clinch.
Duterte throws a head punch that misses.
Duterte throws a punch but it's blocked by Guerra.
Guerra with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Duterte fails to land.
Duterte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guerra slowing the pace effectively.
Duterte misses with a punch on the inside.
Duterte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#It looks like Estevon Guerra has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guerra.
Guerra tries to land a knee to the head but Duterte blocks with his arms.
Duterte managing to block the knees to the body from Guerra.
Guerra throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Duterte blocks it with crossed arms.
Guerra trying to land knees to the body.
Guerra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duterte is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerra looking to throw knees to the head but Duterte is blocking nicely.
Guerra tries a knee to the head but Duterte blocks it.
Guerra with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Guerra throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Duterte.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guerra lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Guerra looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A knee to the head by Guerra. #CUT2#It looks like Rodrigo Duterte has been cut.#T1#
Guerra tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Duterte stalling in the clinch but Guerra improves position.
Duterte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Duterte lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Guerra or not.
Duterte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duterte lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Duterte.
Guerra putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Duterte in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Duterte throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Guerra blocks it with crossed arms.
Guerra tries a knee to the head but Duterte blocks it.
Guerra throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Duterte blocks it with crossed arms.
Duterte tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guerra avoids it.
Guerra just leaning against Duterte, taking a breather.
Duterte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guerra utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duterte.
Guerra using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duterte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T2#
Duterte with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duterte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Duterte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Guerra misses with a knee to the head.
Duterte definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Guerra tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Guerra using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duterte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Guerra tries a knee to the head but Duterte blocks it.
Duterte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Guerra backwards.
Duterte tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Guerra lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Duterte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Guerra misses with a knee to the head.
Guerra landing knees to the head.
Guerra missing with knees to the body.
Guerra tries to land knees in the clinch but Duterte avoids the damage to the body.
A knee to the head by Guerra.
A head punch on the inside from Duterte fails to land.
Duterte stalling in the clinch but Guerra improves position. #T3#
Duterte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Guerra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guerra tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Duterte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guerra looking to throw knees to the head but Duterte is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Duterte fails to land.
Guerra tries to land knees in the clinch but Duterte avoids the damage to the body.
Duterte blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Guerra looking to throw knees to the head but Duterte is blocking nicely.
Guerra connects with a knee to the head.
Guerra missing with knees to the body.
Duterte working aggressively here.
Guerra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Duterte avoids it.
Duterte tries to throw a body punch but Guerra avoids it by throwing Duterte back against the cage.
Guerra tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Guerra tries to land a knee to the head but Duterte blocks with his arms.
The referee calls for Guerra to work.
Duterte will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Guerra up against the cage.#T4#
Duterte throws a head punch that misses.
Guerra looking to throw knees to the head but Duterte is blocking nicely.
Guerra looking to throw knees to the head but Duterte is blocking nicely.
Duterte lands a nice uppercut.
Guerra tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Duterte lands a hook that snaps the head of Guerra backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duterte.
Guerra is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Duterte throws an elbow but misses.
Guerra misses with a knee strike.
Duterte struggles to land a body shot inside as Guerra controls his hands.
Duterte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Guerra utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guerra tries to land a knee to the head but Duterte blocks with his arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Estevon Guerra dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Guerra takes the fight into the clinch.
Guerra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guerra tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Guerra putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Duterte in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Estevon Guerra seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Duterte lands a body punch in the clinch.
Guerra looking to throw knees to the head but Duterte is blocking nicely.
Guerra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duterte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Guerra.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Guerra obliges.
Guerra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Duterte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerra tries a knee to the head but Duterte blocks it.
Duterte slows down the pace here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guerra throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Duterte blocks it with crossed arms.
Guerra using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duterte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
Guerra missing with knees to the body.
Duterte avoiding damage as Guerra throws knees to the body.
Guerra tries a knee to the head but Duterte blocks it.
Guerra tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Guerra using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Duterte lands a body shot in the clinch.
Guerra tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Duterte'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.
Duterte lands with a left to the head.
Duterte working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Duterte.
Guerra tries a knee to the head but Duterte blocks it.
Duterte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duterte misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Duterte. #T2#
Duterte misses with the head strike.
Guerra misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Guerra.
Duterte lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duterte tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Guerra tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Duterte has a couple of punches blocked by Guerra.
Duterte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guerra lands a knee to the body.
Guerra looking to throw knees to the head but Duterte is blocking nicely.
Duterte has a couple of punches blocked by Guerra.
Duterte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Duterte takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guerra.
Guerra throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Duterte blocks it with crossed arms.
Guerra tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T3#
Guerra looking to throw knees to the head but Duterte is blocking nicely.
Duterte throws a punch but it's blocked by Guerra.
Duterte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duterte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guerra throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Duterte blocks it with crossed arms.
Guerra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Duterte.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guerra.
Guerra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duterte tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Guerra with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Guerra using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duterte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Duterte scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Estevon Guerra's cut even more.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guerra.
Duterte tries to stall but Guerra uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Guerra manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Guerra tries to land knees in the clinch but Duterte avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Guerra tries a knee to the head but Duterte blocks it.
Guerra misses with a knee strike.
Guerra takes a shot to the head.
Guerra tries a knee to the head but Duterte blocks it.
Guerra tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Duterte scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guerra with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Duterte as Guerra tries to tie him up.
Guerra with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from Duterte.
Duterte scores with a nice hook to the head.
Duterte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Duterte throws a head punch that misses.
Duterte avoiding damage as Guerra throws knees to the body.
Guerra using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duterte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Estevon Guerra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Guerra moves in looking to clinch but Duterte pushes him off.#CL#
Duterte instigates a clinch.
Guerra is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Guerra tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duterte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Guerra looking to throw knees to the head but Duterte is blocking nicely.
Guerra utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Duterte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guerra's elbow.
Guerra using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duterte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Duterte misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duterte scores with a shoulder strike.
Guerra throws a knee to the head but misses.
Guerra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Guerra obliges.
Guerra using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duterte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Guerra misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guerra. #T1#
Guerra misses with a knee strike.
Guerra lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Guerra tries to land a knee to the head but Duterte blocks with his arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Guerra as Duterte tries to tie him up.
Guerra connects with a knee to the head.
Duterte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guerra blocking some punches.
Guerra with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Guerra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Duterte.
A head punch on the inside from Duterte fails to land.
Guerra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duterte is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guerra is defending well for now.
Guerra lands a nice knee to the body.
Guerra landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Guerra missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Duterte leaning against his opponent.
Duterte lands a nice shot to the body.
Duterte lands a hook that snaps the head of Guerra backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duterte swings wildly with an uppercut but Guerra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Guerra.
Guerra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guerra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Guerra with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Guerra tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Guerra tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Duterte misses with some punches.
Duterte lands with a right to the head.
Duterte gets through Guerra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Duterte working aggressively here.
Duterte with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T3#
Duterte takes a knee right on the jaw!
Guerra throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Duterte blocks it with crossed arms.
Guerra landing knees to the head.
Guerra with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Duterte has a couple of punches blocked by Guerra.
Guerra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duterte is defending well for now.
Duterte scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Duterte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Guerra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duterte is defending well for now.
Guerra tries a knee to the head but Duterte blocks it.
Guerra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duterte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Guerra with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from Duterte.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duterte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Guerra is rocked!#T4#
Duterte looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Duterte misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duterte.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Guerra.
Guerra connects with a nasty looking knee right to Duterte's face.
Guerra misses with a knee to the head.
Duterte leaning against his opponent.
Guerra with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Guerra.
A short right from Duterte on the inside. #CUT#The cut above Estevon Guerra's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Guerra with a knee to the head.
Duterte lands a hook that snaps the head of Guerra backwards.
Duterte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duterte tries to throw a body punch but Guerra avoids it by throwing Duterte back against the cage.
Duterte misses with the head strike.
Rodrigo Duterte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Estevon Guerra is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Guerra missing with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rodrigo Duterte.
I think Guerra 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2022

#R1##CL#
Mayweather gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mayweather fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duterte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duterte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2#It looks like Connor Mayweather has been cut.
Mayweather blocking some punches.
Mayweather looking to stall.
Mayweather trying to control the position but instead, Duterte has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mayweather into the cage.
Mayweather is pushing Duterte up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Duterte misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mayweather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duterte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mayweather doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duterte scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Mayweather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mayweather.
Mayweather lands a nice uppercut.
Duterte trying to control the position but instead, Mayweather has worked for underhooks and has pushed Duterte into the cage.#T1#
Mayweather lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duterte backwards.
Mayweather swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duterte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Duterte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mayweather is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Duterte with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mayweather lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Duterte or not.
Duterte misses with some punches.
Mayweather misses with the head strike.
Mayweather lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mayweather taking a breather.
Duterte lands an uppercut.
Mayweather can't find room to land a body shot as Duterte controls the action.
Mayweather working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duterte swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Duterte blocks an uppercut.
Duterte misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayweather tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duterte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Duterte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mayweather holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mayweather scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duterte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mayweather.
Duterte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mayweather stalls.
Mayweather tries a knee to the head but Duterte blocks it.
Duterte lands a shoulder strike.
Mayweather lands a left hand.
Duterte misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Mayweather fails to land.
Duterte misses with a body punch. #T3#
Mayweather lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duterte.
Mayweather prevents a body shot from Duterte.
Mayweather misses with the head strike.
Mayweather blocking some punches.
Mayweather blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Duterte.
Mayweather tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mayweather could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Duterte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Duterte.
Mayweather is breathing heavily.
Duterte lands a nice shot to the body.
Duterte lands with a light punch inside.
Duterte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duterte.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mayweather.
Duterte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mayweather backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duterte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mayweather.
Duterte misses with a punch on the inside.
Mayweather throws a punch but it's blocked by Duterte. #T4#
A short left from Duterte.
Duterte lands an uppercut.
Mayweather misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duterte gets through Mayweather's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Duterte just leaning against Mayweather, taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duterte.
Mayweather blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duterte.
Duterte digs a right hand underneath Mayweather's ribcage. Mayweather let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Duterte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Duterte misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duterte. #ROC2#Mayweather is rocked!
Duterte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mayweather.
Oh Mayweather is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hook to the body lands for Duterte.
Duterte stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mayweather seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duterte pushes Mayweather against the cage. Duterte is working some dirty boxing. Duterte pushes off with a quick right hook! Mayweather goes down! Mayweather tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Duterte moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Duterte!

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