Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2020

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Complex.
Complex definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Palonesess shoots in and drives through. Complex sprawls well.
Complex moves out of range of the leg kick from Palonesess.
Complex stuffs the takedown attempt from Palonesess. Palonesess gets slowly back to his feet.
Complex cracks Palonesess with a right hand to the side of the head.
Palonesess fails with the takedown.
Complex swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Military Industrial Complex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Altintop Palonesess.
Palonesess shoots in but no luck this time.
Complex ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Complex stuffs the takedown.
Complex throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palonesess fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Complex avoids it really well and circles away.
Complex lands a nice hook to Palonesess's body. Palonesess takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Complex connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Crunch! Complex slams his shin into Palonesess's torso.
Altintop Palonesess seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palonesess with a lazy takedown attempt
and Complex counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Complex with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Palonesess doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Palonesess has his takedown stuffed
letting Complex counter with a right hand.
Palonesess misses with a takedown attempt - Complex sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Palonesess takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Palonesess sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Palonesess on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Complex. Complex obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Complex thumps Palonesess with a low kick.
Complex lands a leg kick that knocks Palonesess off balance momentarily.
Complex lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Palonesess sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Complex is looking to slow Palonesess down with leg kicks.
Palonesess shoots in and drives through. Complex sprawls well.
Complex throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Palonesess on the side of the head.
Complex lands a nice hook to Palonesess's body. Palonesess takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Complex connects with an inside leg kick.
Complex scores with a leg kick.
Complex comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Palonesess on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Complex. That's going to slow Palonesess down.
Complex lands a jab to the nose.
Palonesess throws a head kick that misses.
Complex connects with a solid leg kick.
Complex keeps the fight on the outside.
Complex is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Palonesess tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Complex counters with a good low kick that Palonesess was not able to check. #T3#
Palonesess takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Complex throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palonesess tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Complex paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Complex throwing a counter right hand but Palonesess manages to avoid it.
Palonesess closes the distance and clinches up with Complex, looking for a takedown. Palonesess pushes Complex against the cage but Complex circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Complex misses its target.
Palonesess tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Complex counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Complex lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Palonesess manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Complex on his heels. He'll look to pass Complex's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Palonesess is sitting in close to Complex's body. Complex has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Palonesess is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Palonesess is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Complex.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Military Industrial Complex!
A relieved looking Military Industrial Complex thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Altintop Palonesess stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit happends!!! '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Palonesess shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tupper napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tupper is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Palonesess off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Tupper working for the choke. #SUB#
Palonesess defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tupper's arms. #SUB#
Tupper is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Palonesess has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Tupper has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Palonesess taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Tupper doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Augustine Tupper!
A very excited looking Augustine Tupper made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Altintop Palonesess was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happends!!! '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2020

#R1#
A punch combination from Palonesess misses. #TD#
Bokhchuud feints and as Palonesess raises his hands in defense, Bokhchuud changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Palonesess is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bokhchuud dives into side control. #REVB#
Bokhchuud content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Palonesess is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokhchuud is staying tight to Palonesess's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Palonesess prevents Bokhchuud from improving position. #T1#
Bokhchuud staying calm.#SUB#
Bokhchuud is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Palonesess is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bokhchuud just content to control the position.
Bokhchuud seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Palonesess for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Palonesess is looking to reverse the position.
Bokhchuud remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Bokhchuud cracks Palonesess with a big right hand but Palonesess just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T3#
Bokhchuud in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bokhchuud staying calm.
Bokhchuud looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bokhchuud continues to stall.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
More hug and hope from Bokhchuud.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bokhchuud slips a jab and a cross from Palonesess. #TD#
Bokhchuud closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bokhchuud lands in his opponent's guard.
Palonesess is wriggling around but Bokhchuud manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Bokhchuud throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bokhchuud stalling.
Palonesess trying to hold on to Bokhchuud's head to control him but Bokhchuud postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khuchtei Bokhchuud dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bokhchuud lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Palonesess tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bokhchuud paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Bokhchuud forces Palonesess back against the cage and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Bokhchuud as the two fighters clinch.
Palonesess tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bokhchuud smiles and moves away.
Palonesess shoots for a double leg takedown but Bokhchuud sprawls well. He's pushed Palonesess's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Palonesess shoots for a takedown but Bokhchuud saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Altintop Palonesess.
Bokhchuud shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Palonesess but Palonesess pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Palonesess tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bokhchuud paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokhchuud looks for the body kick but Palonesess saw that one coming. #CL#
Bokhchuud takes the fight into the clinch.
Bokhchuud on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Palonesess changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bokhchuud fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T1#
Palonesess is looking to clinch but Bokhchuud is avoiding it.
As Palonesess looks to move away, Bokhchuud throws a big counter combo but Palonesess just gets out of the way.
Palonesess throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bokhchuud's waist but Bokhchuud gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Palonesess off to one side.
Bokhchuud sizes up Palonesess with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Bokhchuud looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Palonesess!
Bokhchuud has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Palonesess!
Palonesess wants to hold on but Bokhchuud pushes him away.
Bokhchuud content just to control the position here.
Bokhchuud's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Palonesess can't escape the position.
Bokhchuud tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Palonesess wants to control but Bokhchuud is having none of it.
Bokhchuud controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Palonesess tries to hold on but Bokhchuud pushes him away. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bokhchuud lands a nice shot to the head.
Bokhchuud with good strikes from the mount here!
Bokhchuud looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bokhchuud lands a big shot there that rocks Palonesess but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bokhchuud controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palonesess tries to hold on but Bokhchuud postures up.
Bokhchuud controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khuchtei Bokhchuud dominated that second round.
That's time! Bokhchuud's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Bokhchuud has Palonesess up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Bokhchuud.
Palonesess is pressed up against the cage. Bokhchuud has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Palonesess down to the mat. Palonesess avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bokhchuud shoots in for a takedown but Palonesess shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Palonesess shoots in for a takedown but Bokhchuud shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Palonesess gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Palonesess wants to control the position but Bokhchuud says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokhchuud is taking a breather. Palonesess 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.
Palonesess is looking for a sweep. Bokhchuud is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Bokhchuud content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Palonesess works his way to full guard. Good work.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bokhchuud's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bokhchuud wants to pass the guard but Palonesess is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Palonesess shoots for a takedown but Bokhchuud saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Bokhchuud looking to score a takedown here. Palonesess is defending well but Bokhchuud drives through and ends up in Palonesess's guard.
Bokhchuud tries to free his leg and advance position but Palonesess is retaining full guard.
Bokhchuud is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bokhchuud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palonesess can do to turn this around?#T3##T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bokhchuud pushing down on Palonesess's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bokhchuud content to control rather than advance.
Further stalling from Bokhchuud.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Palonesess is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Altintop Palonesess has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Palonesess gets caught flat footed, as Bokhchuud shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khuchtei Bokhchuud showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bokhchuud 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khuchtei Bokhchuud!
Khuchtei Bokhchuud made sure to mention his sponsor, Jon Paul's TRUPRO Nutrition in his post fight interview.
The defeated Altintop Palonesess had this to say: 'Shit happends!!! '.

Event: BCS 11
Date: Dec 13, 2019

#R1##TD#
Spasov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Palonesess has one foot on Spasov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Spasov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spasov tries to bum rush Palonesess with a series of wild strikes but Palonesess uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Palonesess is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Spasov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spas Spasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Spasov. Those never looked like landing.
Palonesess tries to counter with a clinch but Spasov shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spasov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Palonesess is fending him off so far but Spasov persists. Nope, Palonesess circles away and we're back to standing.
Palonesess throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spasov's waist but Spasov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Palonesess off to one side.
Spasov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Palonesess circles away quickly and effectively.
Spasov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Palonesess swivels and escapes.
As Spasov backs off Palonesess throws a huge counter combo but Spasov manages to avoid it all.
Spasov lands with a nice combination. Palonesess backs away looking to recover.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spasov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spas Spasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spasov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Palonesess counters with a series of strikes. Spasov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Spasov darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Palonesess counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Palonesess throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spasov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spasov wants to hit a switch here but Palonesess passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Spasov there!
Spasov is squirming around, avoiding Palonesess's attempts to control the action.
Spasov tries to hold on but Palonesess pushes him away.
Palonesess tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Spasov is looking to improve his position but Palonesess isn't that keen on the idea.
Palonesess has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spasov really wants to buck Palonesess off and get back to his feet.
Palonesess wants to control the pace but Spasov is squirming around nicely.
Spasov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Palonesess landing punches.
Palonesess postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Spasov looks a forlorn figure. #T2#
Palonesess looking to finish Spasov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Spasov!
Spasov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Palonesess is controlling the pace.
Spasov tries to kick Palonesess off but Palonesess keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Palonesess wants to control but Spasov is keeping him busy.
Spasov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Palonesess with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Palonesess is keen to just control but Spasov is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Spasov is looking for a sweep. Palonesess is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#ES#
Spasov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Spasov scores with a three punch combo!
Palonesess slips a jab and a cross from Spasov. #TD#
Spasov looking to score a takedown here. Palonesess is defending well but Spasov drives through and ends up in Palonesess's guard.
Palonesess has his hands on Spasov's head, controlling the position. #SU#
Spasov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Spasov pushes Palonesess up against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Palonesess has Spasov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spasov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Palonesess's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spasov closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T4#
Spasov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spasov lands a glancing blow to the side of Palonesess's head.
A low kick from Palonesess misses
and Spasov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Palonesess shoots for a takedown but Spasov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spasov throws a big counter combination but Palonesess scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Palonesess misses with a takedown attempt - Spasov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Spasov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palonesess was well out of range. Poor timing from Spasov.
Palonesess dodges the punch combination from Spasov.
Spasov swings for the body but Palonesess moves out of range.
Palonesess avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horrible takedown attempt by Palonesess or perhaps it was just good defense by Spasov, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spas Spasov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Spasov tries for a takedown but Palonesess sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Palonesess shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spasov as he jumps to the side.
Spasov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Palonesess looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spasov shoots in looking for a takedown but Palonesess manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spasov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spas Spasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palonesess tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spasov defends well and Palonesess ends up having to push Spasov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That kick from Palonesess tenderised Spasov's leg. Spasov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spasov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Spasov takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Spasov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Palonesess is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Spasov to the mat. Spasov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Palonesess being controlled here momentarily.
Spasov wants to stand but Palonesess is controlling the position. #ES#
Spasov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Palonesess drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Spasov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Spasov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palonesess can do to turn this around?
Spasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Palonesess controls his hands.
Palonesess has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spasov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Spasov is pressed up against the cage. Palonesess has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Spasov down to the mat. Spasov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Spasov lands a two punch combo. #CL#
Spasov moves into the clinch.#T2#
A hook to the body from Spasov.
Palonesess blocks a body shot from Spasov.
Spasov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spasov is trying to pull guard but Palonesess has him pressed against the cage.
Palonesess fails to pull guard.
Spasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spasov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palonesess's elbow.
Spasov misses with a body punch. #TD#
Spasov successfully pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Palonesess stands up and waves to Spasov to follow him. #CL#
Spasov clinches up with Palonesess and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Spasov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spasov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spasov lands a body shot.
Palonesess drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Spasov gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Spasov breaks from the clinch.
Palonesess takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Spasov dives in for a single leg takedown but Palonesess sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Spasov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2#
Palonesess clinches up against the cage.
Spasov prevents the takedown attempt.
Spasov lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4##BC#
Spasov breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palonesess throws a leg kick but Spasov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Palonesess leaves Spasov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Spasov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spas Spasov is winning the standup battle so far.
Spasov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Palonesess as he avoids it easily.
Spasov swinging wildly here.
Spasov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Palonesess swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spasov misses with a combination
and Palonesess counters with a three punch combo that has Spasov backing up. Spasov nods at Palonesess to acknowledge the strikes.
Spasov feints a jab promting Palonesess to slip. Spasov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Palonesess slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Spas Spasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Palonesess throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spas Spasov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Spasov fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Palonesess tries to counter it with a takedown but Spasov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Spasov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Palonesess throws a big counter head kick but Spasov avoids it with no problem.
Spasov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spasov falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Palonesess counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Spasov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Palonesess keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Spasov jumps guard but Palonesess turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Spasov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Palonesess backwards.
Palonesess tries to pull guard but Spasov holds him up against the cage and eventually Palonesess drops back down to his feet.
Spasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palonesess wants a takedown but no success here.
Spasov stalling against the cage. #T1#
Spasov lands a nice shot to the body.
Spasov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Palonesess has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spasov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Spas Spasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Altintop Palonesess.
Spasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Palonesess stalling in the clinch but Spasov improves position.
Palonesess wants a takedown but no success here.
Palonesess jumps guard but Spasov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Spasov can't find room to land a body shot as Palonesess controls the action.
Spasov prevents the takedown attempt.
Spasov tries a body shot but Palonesess blocks it.
Palonesess slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Spasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Palonesess on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Spasov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A punch combination from Spasov misses.
Spasov scores with a nice strike.
Spasov fails with a takedown attempt.
Spas Spasov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spasov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Palonesess tries to avoid it but Spasov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Palonesess to the ground. Palonesess escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Spasov tries to bum rush Palonesess with a series of wild strikes but Palonesess uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Palonesess closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Spasov quickly recovers to half guard.
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!
Palonesess is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Spasov is trying to stand back up but Palonesess is controlling him
Palonesess prevents Spasov from improving his position.#SU2#
Palonesess escapes and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Spasov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Palonesess gets tackled into the cage by Spasov. Spasov maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Palonesess has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Spasov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Palonesess working for a choke but Spasov is defending well.
Spasov trying to control but not successfully.
Spasov wants to get back to his feet.
Spasov is trying to break free.
Spasov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
Palonesess is punishing Spasov with some ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.
Spasov wants to get back to his feet.
Palonesess lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Spasov hold on?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Palonesess's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB2#
Palonesess has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Spasov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Palonesess. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Altintop Palonesess has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spasov trying to control the action but Palonesess just sinks the hooks in.

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 Spas Spasov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spasov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spas Spasov!
A relieved looking Spas Spasov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Altintop Palonesess stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit happends!!! '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1#
Angliese blocks a head kick by Palonesess.
Palonesess shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Angliese counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Palonesess thinking.
Angliese circles away from the clinch attempt
and Angliese counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Palonesess rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Angliese cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Angliese pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Palonesess back to the cage. Angliese follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#
It looks like Altintop Palonesess has been cut.
Palonesess with a poor takedown
and Angliese counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#
Palonesess is rocked!
Palonesess has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Palonesess throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Angliese counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bo Angliese!
Bo Angliese decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Altintop Palonesess had this to say: 'Shit happends!!! '.

Event: UnderGround 6
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1##TD#
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Palonesess napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Hopkins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hopkins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A lull in the action here as Hopkins stalls from top position.
The strikes coming from Hopkins are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hopkins working the ground and pound but Palonesess is defending the strikes.
An elbow from Hopkins crashes against the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins working the head with strikes.
Palonesess is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Hopkins tries for a kimura but Palonesess is defending well.
Hopkins controls the position.#T1#
Hopkins trying to control the position but Palonesess is working away.
Palonesess is being controlled here.
Palonesess is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hopkins off and has taken his back!
Palonesess controlling well, preventing Hopkins from escaping the position.
Will Palonesess go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hopkins trying to control the position but Palonesess manages to sink in the hooks.
Hopkins's coaches at Pablo's Boxing Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Palonesess working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins breaks Palonesess's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T2#
Palonesess trying to control the position.
Hopkins throws a big elbow that misses.
Hopkins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hopkins preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopkins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Palonesess trying to control the position.
Hopkins chips away with some ground and pound.
Hopkins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Palonesess's head.
Hopkins won't allow Palonesess to sweep him here.
Hopkins with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Palonesess being controlled here, momentarily.
Hopkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Palonesess is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hopkins works over Palonesess with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hopkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hopkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Palonesess has momentary wrist control but Hopkins slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hopkins forces his way into half guard.
Hopkins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Palonesess works his way to full guard. Good work.
Palonesess wants to sweep here but Hopkins controlling him for the moment.
Hopkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Palonesess is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopkins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hopkins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Palonesess's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Hopkins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Hopkins shoots in and bounces Palonesess off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Palonesess keeping moving, preventing Hopkins from controlling successfully.
Palonesess looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hopkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hopkins preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palonesess controls Hopkins momentarily but Hopkins frees himself.
Hopkins wants to control from the top but Palonesess keeps moving. #T1#
Hopkins wants to pass the guard but Palonesess is keeping the position.
Hopkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hopkins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Palonesess sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hopkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Palonesess is fending him off so far but Hopkins persists. Nope, Palonesess circles away and we're back to standing.
Hopkins blocks a head kick by Palonesess.
Hopkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Palonesess, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Palonesess has a takedown stuffed.
Hopkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Palonesess shoots for a double leg takedown but Hopkins sprawls well. He's pushed Palonesess's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Billy Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Altintop Palonesess.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Palonesess.
Hopkins feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Hopkins gets a double leg takedown into Palonesess's guard.#ES2#
Palonesess kicks Hopkins off and gets to his feet. #T2#
Altintop Palonesess is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Palonesess is fending him off so far but Hopkins persists. Nope, Palonesess circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Hopkins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Palonesess tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hopkins is in Palonesess's guard.
Hopkins is standing up over Palonesess. Palonesess looks to escape but Hopkins dives into side control. #REVB#
Palonesess is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hopkins connects with a decent elbow.
Hopkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Palonesess keeps working.
Hopkins creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Palonesess sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hopkins staying calm.
Palonesess is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Hopkins is controlling the pace.
Palonesess avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hopkins.
Hopkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Palonesess defending well though.
Hopkins not doing much here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hopkins lands a nice short elbow.
Hopkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palonesess can do to turn this around?
Hopkins working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hopkins trying to control the pace.
Palonesess wants to improve his position but Hopkins is controlling well.
Hopkins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hopkins throwing shots but Palonesess is blocking nicely.
Hopkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hopkins performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Hopkins dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Palonesess stalks Hopkins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hopkins's face. Hopkins staggers backwards, shaken.
Palonesess scores with a nice strike.
Palonesess lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hopkins backs up against the cage. #TD#
Hopkins drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Palonesess throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hopkins uses it to pass to side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palonesess is trying to control Hopkins's posture but Hopkins avoids it.
Palonesess takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Palonesess tries to control but Hopkins manages to take his back.
Hopkins missing with strikes from the back.
Hopkins connects with a big shot to the side of Palonesess's head. #T1##SUB#
Hopkins tightening his grip on Palonesess, looking for the choke.
Palonesess trying to control the hands but Hopkins won't let him. #SUB#
Hopkins looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Hopkins is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Palonesess knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Palonesess for a finish. #SUB#
Hopkins is persistently looking for the submission but Palonesess is defending it well.
Billy Hopkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Hopkins is working the ground and pound. Can Palonesess escape?
Palonesess trying to get back to his feet but Hopkins is in full control for now.
Palonesess takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Hopkins cracks Palonesess with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Palonesess from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Hopkins has Palonesess flattened out and is raining down punches.
What can Palonesess do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hopkins missing with strikes. #T3#
Palonesess is trying to get back to his feet but Hopkins has full control of the position and if anything, Palonesess has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hopkins misses with an elbow to the head.
Hopkins cracks Palonesess with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Palonesess from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Billy Hopkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hopkins missing with punches from the back.
Palonesess is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hopkins scores with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Hopkins is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Palonesess is defending well though. Hopkins let's go of the attempt for now.
Hopkins biding his time, looking for the opening. #T4##SUB#
Hopkins is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Palonesess defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Hopkins. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Hopkins is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Palonesess is trying to get back to his feet but Hopkins has full control of the position and if anything, Palonesess has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Altintop Palonesess has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hopkins lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Hopkins!
Billy Hopkins thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Altintop Palonesess was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happends!!! '.

Event: KOTC 10 Kubilay VS Munday
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Palonesess is looking to clinch but Gomes is avoiding it.
Palonesess misses with a takedown attempt - Gomes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Palonesess darts in and clinches Gomes up against the cage.
Gomes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Palonesess after a bit of a struggle.
Gomes is working for takedown but Palonesess is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Gomes has hold of one of Palonesess's legs. Palonesess is fighting the takedown attempt but Gomes gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palonesess pulls Gomes in close to prevent any damage.
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
Palonesess looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Gomes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Palonesess looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Palonesess looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Palonesess! #REVB##T1#
Palonesess just content to control the position.
Gomes is looking for a sweep.
Palonesess taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Palonesess wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gomes, who protects the arm well.
Gomes's coaches at UnderGround Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Palonesess is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gomes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Palonesess tries to advance to mount but can't.
Palonesess controls the position.
Let's hope that Palonesess has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Palonesess working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Gomes gets back to half guard.
Gomes is looking to improve his position.
Palonesess tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gomes.
Palonesess stalling away here and it's allowed Gomes to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Palonesess slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Palonesess works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gomes is refusing to be controlled, as Palonesess sits in half guard.
Gomes tries to roll over but Palonesess keeps him under control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Palonesess has Gomes up against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes is working for takedown but Palonesess is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Altintop Palonesess dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Palonesess doesn't manage to clinch there - Gomes circles away.
Gomes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gomes misses with a takedown attempt - Palonesess sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Palonesess tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gomes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Palonesess somewhat.
Gomes feinted with a counter takedown.
Palonesess darts in looking for a takedown but Gomes gets double underhooks and turns Palonesess into the cage.
Palonesess fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gomes avoids it really well and circles away.
Gomes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
David Gomes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Altintop Palonesess.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Palonesess but Palonesess pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Palonesess throws a head kick that misses.
Gomes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Palonesess looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gomes is fending him off so far but Palonesess persists. Nope, Gomes circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Gomes gets caught napping as Palonesess dives in and scores a takedown. Gomes manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Palonesess stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Gomes has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Palonesess manages to get his head free but now Gomes has transitioned to an armbar! Palonesess grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Gomes! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Gomes!
An out of breath David Gomes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Altintop Palonesess spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit happends!!! '.

Event: KOTC 7 Hitler VS Seehaver
Date: Aug 11, 2019

#R1#
De La Werido lands a nice hook to Palonesess's body. Palonesess takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Palonesess shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Palonesess showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palonesess takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
De La Werido wants to control but Palonesess is keeping busy.
Palonesess keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Palonesess thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De La Werido 's head.
Palonesess performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Palonesess is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Palonesess not doing much here. #T1#
De La Werido has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Palonesess is working away from the top position though.#SU#
Palonesess stands up from half guard. #TD#
Palonesess closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming De La Werido to the mat! De La Werido manages to get full guard. #ES2#
De La Werido is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD#
Palonesess has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed De La Werido clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2#
De La Werido manages to stand up with Palonesess still on his back. Eventually Palonesess drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
De La Werido has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Palonesess is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice defenses there by Palonesess.
De La Werido looks to score with a jab to the body but Palonesess is just out of range.
Palonesess keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Palonesess.
Good exchange - De La Werido coming out on top.#TD#
Palonesess fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging De La Werido to the ground. Palonesess is now in De La Werido 's guard.
Palonesess engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Palonesess wants to pass the guard but De La Werido is keeping the position.
De La Werido looking to hit a scissor sweep but Palonesess is one step ahead there.
Palonesess postures up in De La Werido 's guard and throws a big left but De La Werido blocks it. #T3#
Palonesess seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Palonesess drops back looking for a leg! De La Werido is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De La Werido manages to kick Palonesess off! Palonesess jumps back into De La Werido 's guard.
Palonesess postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Palonesess controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Palonesess has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Palonesess throws a sloppy head kick
and De La Werido cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Palonesess gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De La Werido tries to break the clinch but Palonesess is controlling the position.
Palonesess has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De La Werido is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Palonesess is trying to trip De La Werido . He has hold of a leg but De La Werido is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Palonesess persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
De La Werido is wriggling around but Palonesess manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Palonesess performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palonesess's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Oscar De La Werido will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Palonesess shoots in and gets a takedown into De La Werido 's guard.
Palonesess sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Palonesess got a little sloppy there for a moment and De La Werido has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Palonesess has managed to get both his arms back between De La Werido 's legs - danger averted.
De La Werido is trying to keep Palonesess in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
De La Werido throws his legs up looking for a submission but Palonesess uses it to pass to side control.
Palonesess taking a breather here. #SUB#
Palonesess tries for a kimura but De La Werido is defending well. #T1#
De La Werido is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Palonesess is controlling him well.
De La Werido is trying to escape the position but Palonesess is controlling the position.
De La Werido struggling a bit here.
De La Werido is looking for a sweep.
Palonesess controls the position.
Palonesess wants to lay and pray for a moment but De La Werido keeps working.
De La Werido bucks up and tries to throw Palonesess off but instead Palonesess has got his back!#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.
De La Werido tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Palonesess is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. De La Werido knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften De La Werido for a finish. #SUB#
De La Werido defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Palonesess's arms.
Palonesess controlling from the back.
De La Werido wants to escape the position. #T3#
Palonesess is riding his opponent, not letting De La Werido buck him off.
De La Werido is trying to break free. #SUB#
Palonesess working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Palonesess keeps control of the position easily here as De La Werido tries to buck him off. #SUB#
Palonesess is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Altintop Palonesess overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Palonesess keeps control of the position as De La Werido tries to break free.
De La Werido is still trying to improve position.
Palonesess is throwing strikes but De La Werido counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, De La Werido regains half guard.
Palonesess slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Altintop Palonesess dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Palonesess walks into a stiff left hand from De La Werido .
De La Werido keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
De La Werido looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De La Werido throws a jab when Palonesess was well out of range.
Palonesess changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A slow jab from De La Werido misses its intended target.
Palonesess looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Altintop Palonesess seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Palonesess gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Palonesess wants the takedown. De La Werido is fighting it off but Palonesess persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in De La Werido 's guard against the cage.
Palonesess is in close to De La Werido 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palonesess controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Palonesess postures up. #SUB#
Palonesess drops back looking for a leg! De La Werido is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De La Werido manages to kick Palonesess off! Palonesess jumps back into De La Werido 's guard.
Palonesess's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
De La Werido wants to get back to his feet but Palonesess is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Palonesess postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Palonesess will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
De La Werido misses with a body shot.
De La Werido will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De La Werido uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2##CL#
Palonesess moves into the clinch.
Palonesess wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altintop Palonesess. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Palonesess wants the takedown. De La Werido is fighting it off but Palonesess persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in De La Werido 's guard against the cage.
Palonesess forces his way into half guard.
Palonesess content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
De La Werido is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Palonesess sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De La Werido defending well though. #T3#
De La Werido wants to improve his position but Palonesess is controlling well.
De La Werido is trying to maintain the position but Palonesess is very close to passing his half guard.
Palonesess seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
De La Werido is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Palonesess throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Palonesess throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Palonesess is working for a submission of some sort.
De La Werido is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Palonesess is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De La Werido has managed to free his arm - good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Altintop Palonesess showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Palonesess 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Altintop Palonesess!
A very excited looking Altintop Palonesess 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.
In defeat, Oscar De La Werido stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dana White is a egg head '.

Event: WVT24 Baroni v Murhaa
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Palonesess shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grena pinned against the cage. Grena gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grena blocks a head kick by Palonesess. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grena has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grena tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Palonesess just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Palonesess lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grena moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Grena tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Grena is looking to stand up but Palonesess isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Grena looking for a guillotine here but Palonesess defends easily.
Palonesess missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Palonesess drops back, looking for a kneebar! Grena looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Grena looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Grena! #REVB#
An elbow from Grena crashes against the mat. #T2#
Palonesess is looking to regain half guard here but Grena keeps moving and retains side control.
Grena working the body and head with strikes.
Grena scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Grena crashes against the mat.
Palonesess is looking for a sweep.
Grena creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Palonesess sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Palonesess tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Palonesess's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Palonesess isn't going anywhere.#T3#
Grena throwing strikes but Palonesess manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Grena is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Palonesess not doing much here.
Palonesess trying to control the action but Grena is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Palonesess looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Palonesess trying to control from half guard but Grena is working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Palonesess's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Palonesess sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Umberto Grena will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Palonesess stuffs the takedown.
Grena misses with a few strikes there. #TD#
Palonesess decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU#
Palonesess decides to stand and escape the position. #CL#
Palonesess moves into range and clinches up with Grena.#BC#
Palonesess's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Palonesess closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Grena quickly recovers to half guard.
Palonesess is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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!
Grena moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Palonesess's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Palonesess trying to control the position from guard on top but Grena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Altintop Palonesess overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Palonesess wants to pass the guard but Grena is keeping the position.
Grena working a defensive guard here.
Palonesess is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Palonesess wants to control from the top but Grena keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Palonesess content to stall in guard here.
Palonesess working some strikes from top position.
Palonesess throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Palonesess's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Palonesess pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grena is keeping the position for now.
Palonesess being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Palonesess lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Palonesess lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Palonesess.#CL2#
Palonesess gets tackled into the cage by Grena. Grena maintains the clinch. #TD#
Palonesess turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Palonesess working away.#SU#
Palonesess decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T4##CL#
Palonesess instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Grena pulls guard effortlessly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grena is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Palonesess slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palonesess trying to control but Grena is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Altintop Palonesess dominated that second round.
That's time! Palonesess's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Palonesess shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grena sprawls well. Grena wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Palonesess gets slowly back to his feet.
Grena swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Palonesess misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Palonesess prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Palonesess manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Palonesess with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Palonesess shoots in but Grena avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altintop Palonesess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palonesess lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Palonesess.
Grena gets back to half guard.
Grena is trying to control but can't.
Grena pushes Palonesess off looking to stand but Palonesess dives back in and keeps control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grena misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T2#
Grena wants to get back to his feet.
Grena is looking for a sweep. Palonesess is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Palonesess controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Palonesess has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Grena decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Palonesess's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grena stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palonesess swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Palonesess looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grena is one step ahead there.
Grena working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Grena working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grena throws a big right hand that misses.
Palonesess trying to control the position here.
Grena throws a strike but Palonesess rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Grena is looking to sweep but instead, Palonesess has passed into half guard.
Grena tries to get to full guard but Palonesess has control of the leg.
Grena is refusing to be controlled, as Palonesess sits in half guard. #T4#
Grena moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Palonesess stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grena swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Palonesess lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Palonesess trying to control but Grena is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palonesess postures up.
Grena is adopting a defensive guard.

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 Altintop Palonesess.
I think Palonesess 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: WVT19 Bell v Marcell
Date: Jun 14, 2019

#R1#
Bot One misses the shot to the body.
Palonesess has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Star Studded Beef in the buildup to the fight.
Palonesess is looking to clinch.
Bot One drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Palonesess defends it well.
Bot One scores with a one two! Palonesess had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD#
Palonesess throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bot One tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Palonesess is in Bot One's guard.
Palonesess tries to free his leg and advance position but Bot One is retaining full guard.
Palonesess wants to control from the top but Bot One keeps moving. #SUB2#
Bot One working for a triangle but Palonesess defends it easily. #SUB2#
Bot One looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palonesess being controlled here momentarily. #T1##SUB2#
Bot One has his foot on Palonesess's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Palonesess works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Bot One throws his legs up looking for a submission but Palonesess uses it to pass to side control.
Bot One should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB#
Palonesess wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bot One, who protects the arm well.
Bot One can't do much from the bottom here.
Bot One avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Palonesess.
Bot One is trying to control Palonesess's posture but Palonesess avoids it. #T2#
Bot One tries to buck Palonesess off but Palonesess is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Bot One's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bot One might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Palonesess haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bot One stops Palonesess from passing to mount.
Bot One tries to bench press Palonesess off him but Palonesess keeps the position. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Bot One's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Palonesess trying to control the position but Bot One is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Combato Bot One seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palonesess keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Bot One moves into the clinch.
Bot One swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Bot One pulls Palonesess into guard.
Palonesess wants to control from the top but Bot One keeps moving. #SUB2#
Bot One throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bot One is pulling down on Palonesess's head. It's preventing any offense from Palonesess, at least for the moment.#T4#
Bot One bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Palonesess's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Bot One has gone for a leg lock! Palonesess slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bot One's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Bot One has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Palonesess can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palonesess scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Combato Bot One will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Bot One closes the distance and clinches.
Palonesess blocks a body shot from Bot One.
Bot One throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Palonesesss head.
Bot One lands a left hand that snaps the head of Palonesess backwards.
Bot One can't find room to land a body shot as Palonesess controls the action.
Bot One throws a punch but it's blocked by Palonesess.
Palonesess goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bot One prevents it.
Bot One stops a takedown attempt from Palonesess.
Palonesess prevents a body shot from Bot One.
A right handed body shot lands from Bot One.
Bot One jumps guard but Palonesess turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bot One scores with a shot to the side of Palonesess's head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Palonesess tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bot One smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altintop Palonesess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bot One dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Bot One lands an impressive looking overhand right. Palonesess doesn't seem phased though.
Palonesess walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice sprawl there from Bot One as Palonesess shoots in.
Some wild striking there from Bot One.
Nice defenses there by Palonesess.
Palonesess will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Bot One gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Palonesess to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bot One is pulling down on Palonesess's head. It's preventing any offense from Palonesess, at least for the moment.#T2#
Bot One keeping moving, preventing Palonesess from controlling successfully.
Palonesess is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bot One is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bot One is pulling down on Palonesess's head. It's preventing any offense from Palonesess, at least for the moment.
Palonesess slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bot One manages to work his way to half guard, despite Palonesess's best efforts.#T3#
Palonesess stalling away here and it's allowed Bot One to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Bot One looking for a guillotine here but Palonesess defends easily.
Bot One is trying to keep Palonesess in close.
Palonesess cracks Bot One with a solid left hand.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Bot One is looking for a triangle but Palonesess pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Bot One working for a triangle but Palonesess defends it easily.
Palonesess stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bot One swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bot One trying to keep a closed guard but Palonesess is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palonesess sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Combato Bot One showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bot One lands a jab to Palonesess's midsection.
Palonesess tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bot One sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Palonesess somewhat.
Palonesess bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Palonesess shoots in for a double leg but Bot One sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bot One changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bot One has eaten all the pies!
Bot One misses with a body shot.
As Bot One looks to move away, Palonesess throws a big counter combo but Bot One just gets out of the way.
Palonesess tries to close the distance and clinch but Bot One swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bot One fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palonesess manages to avoid it.
Palonesess shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bot One but Bot One pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altintop Palonesess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bot One throws a looping overhand right but Palonesess ducks down to avoid it.
Bot One has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bot One slips a jab and a cross from Palonesess.
Palonesess will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bot One swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Palonesess tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bot One swivels and escapes.
Combato Bot One seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Palonesess pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bot One lands a really nice looking cross but Palonesess seems unphased.
Palonesess doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Bot One counters with a shoot takedown. Palonesess fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Palonesess can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bot One controls the pace.
Palonesess can't keep his opponent in guard - Bot One advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bot One slows the pace down in half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Bot One is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Palonesess has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Bot One seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Bot One is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Palonesess has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Bot One is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Palonesess sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Bot One is taking a breather. Palonesess 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.
Palonesess moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bot One trying to control but Palonesess is working from the bottom.
Palonesess seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Palonesess is looking for a triangle but Bot One pushes his legs off easily.
Palonesess trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Palonesess tries to clinch but Bot One moves out of range.
Bot One throws an overhand right that lands on Palonesess's shoulder, as Palonesess tries to avoid the shot.
Bot One scores with a jab to the head.
Bot One circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bot One throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Palonesess showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bot One.
Altintop Palonesess has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palonesess tries a head kick but it misses.
Palonesess on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Combato Bot One!
Altintop Palonesess spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit happends!!! '.

Event: WVT15 McTavish v Foot
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1##TD#
Palonesess scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Grena throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Palonesess fails with the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Grena on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grena defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Palonesess.
Palonesess fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altintop Palonesess. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Palonesess shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grena wants to control but Palonesess is keeping busy.
Grena pushes Palonesess off looking to stand but Palonesess dives back in and keeps control. #T1#
Palonesess prevents Grena from improving his position.
Palonesess trying to control the pace.
Grena is controlling Palonesess's trapped leg to prevent Palonesess from advancing to side control.
Grena wants to control but Palonesess is keeping busy and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Palonesess is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grena preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Palonesess trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grena swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Palonesess counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Palonesess is looking to clinch.
Grena lands with a kick to the temple. Palonesess shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD#
Palonesess manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Grena on his heels. He'll look to pass Grena's guard now, I'm sure.
Palonesess is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grena preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Grena trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Grena looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from Palonesess's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Grena wants to stand and escape but Palonesess is having none of it.
Grena trying to control the position.
Palonesess seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SU#
Palonesess gets to his feet. Grena looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Palonesess uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Palonesess shoots in looking for a takedown but Grena manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Palonesess's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Grena tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Palonesess darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Palonesess thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grena's head.
Palonesess seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grena does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palonesess with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Palonesess trying to control the action but Grena is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Altintop Palonesess will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Grena throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Palonesess or perhaps it was just good defense by Grena, which made it look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Palonesess is defended easily by Grena.#TD#
Palonesess drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Grena has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Palonesess has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Grena has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Palonesess uses from the top position. #SU#
Palonesess gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grena or perhaps it was just good defense by Palonesess, which made it look bad. #T1#
Palonesess looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grena is fending him off so far but Palonesess persists. Nope, Grena circles away and we're back to standing.
Grena looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altintop Palonesess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Palonesess drives through and clinches with Grena against the cage.
Grena prevents the takedown attempt.
Palonesess gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grena. #BC2#
Grena's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Palonesess blocks a head kick by Grena.
Grena has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Palonesess.
Palonesess throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grena's waist but Grena gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Palonesess off to one side. #T2#
Grena on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Palonesess tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grena paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Palonesess throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Palonesess forces Grena back against the cage and clinches.
Grena is trying to break free.
Grena is trying to force a seperation but Palonesess has the dominant position.
Palonesess just leaning against Grena, taking a breather.
Palonesess prevents the takedown attempt.
Grena drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Palonesess is trying to pull guard but Grena turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Grena is looking to break free of the clinch but Palonesess has double underhooks.
Palonesess has Grena pressed against the cage, preventing Grena from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Palonesess has Grena pushed against the cage.
Grena drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Palonesess tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Palonesess jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grena walks away with a smile on his face. Palonesess gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Grena tries to close the distance and clinch but Palonesess swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Palonesess feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Grena is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Palonesess not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Palonesess looking to pass the guard.
Palonesess stopping the sweep attempt from Grena.
Grena keeping moving, preventing Palonesess from controlling successfully.
Grena is trying to keep Palonesess in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grena looking to hit a scissor sweep but Palonesess is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Altintop Palonesess will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Grena throws a head kick but Palonesess moves out of range.
Grena throws a right and a left that both miss.
Palonesess tried to counter with a leg kick but Grena avoided it.
Palonesess has a takedown stuffed.
Grena lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Palonesess looks to land a combination. Grena sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Palonesess dives in for a single leg takedown but Grena sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena stuffs the takedown attempt from Palonesess. Palonesess gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altintop Palonesess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Palonesess throws a sloppy head kick and Grena moves out of range easily.
Palonesess misses with a takedown attempt - Grena sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Grena tries for a takedown but Palonesess sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Grena. No joy for Palonesess on that attempt.
Grena tries to counter with a clinch but Palonesess shakes him off and moves away.
Grena circles away from the clinch attempt.
Palonesess fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grena avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Palonesess has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grena looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grena has had enough of the clinch but Palonesess keeps him there for the moment.#T2##BC2#
Grena breaks from the clinch.
Palonesess shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Palonesess shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Palonesess was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Grena explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palonesess shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grena but Grena pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A solid body kick from Grena.
Grena shoots for a takedown but Palonesess saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Palonesess closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Grena breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Palonesess tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grena defends well and Palonesess ends up having to push Grena into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grena is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Grena moves into the clinch.
Grena tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Palonesess just stands there and leans against the cage.
Grena misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Palonesess. #BC2#
Grena breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grena defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Palonesess.
Grena fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Palonesess closes the distance and pushes Grena back into the cage.
Palonesess wants to take the fight to the mat but Grena manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4##TD#
Palonesess gets control of Grena's arms and successfully pulls guard. Palonesess will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Palonesess preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grena tries to free his leg and advance position but Palonesess is retaining full guard.
Grena postures up in Palonesess's guard and throws a big left but Palonesess blocks it.
Palonesess is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Grena wants to control from the top but Palonesess keeps moving.
Umberto Grena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grena is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grena lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Altintop Palonesess is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Palonesess preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Umberto Grena comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Palonesess 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Altintop Palonesess!
An out of breath Altintop Palonesess thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT11 Talanoa v Baby
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1##CL#
Palonesess closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Magaluff has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Palonesess regains guard immediately.
Palonesess keeping moving, preventing Magaluff from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magaluff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magaluff makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Palonesess is trying to keep Magaluff in close.
Magaluff trying to control the position from guard on top but Palonesess is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magaluff scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magaluff preventing the sweep.
Palonesess working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magaluff.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Palonesess looking to control.
Palonesess is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Palonesess trying to keep a closed guard but Magaluff is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Palonesess seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Palonesess misses with a takedown attempt - Magaluff sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Magaluff tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd cheers as Magaluff lands an impressive looking overhand right. Palonesess doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
Palonesess drives through with a takedown into Magaluff's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Palonesess wants to control from the top but Magaluff keeps moving.
Magaluff wants to sweep but no luck.
Palonesess trying to control the position from guard on top but Magaluff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magaluff is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2##SUB#
Palonesess thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Magaluff is pulling down on Palonesess's head. It's preventing any offense from Palonesess, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palonesess is looking to stand up but Magaluff won't let him.
Magaluff controlling the position.
Magaluff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magaluff has Palonesess pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magaluff fails with the takedown.
Palonesess was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magaluff connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Palonesess throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Magaluff's waist but Magaluff gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Palonesess off to one side.
Palonesess dives in for a single leg takedown but Magaluff sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altintop Palonesess. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Palonesess instigates a clinch.
Palonesess lands a shot to the body.
Magaluff avoiding damage as Palonesess throws knees to the body.
Palonesess stops a takedown attempt from Magaluff.
A bit of stalling here from Palonesess.
Palonesess trying to stall but Magaluff improves his position.
Magaluff wants a takedown but no success here. #T4##TD#
Palonesess successfully pulls guard.
Magaluff makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Palonesess working a defensive guard here.
Palonesess can't keep his opponent in guard - Magaluff advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Palonesess trying to control but Magaluff postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
It looks like Magaluff might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kabala Magaluff will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Magaluff shoots in looking for a takedown but Palonesess manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Magaluff's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Palonesess changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Magaluff tries to avoid it but Palonesess manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Magaluff to the ground. Magaluff escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Palonesess as Magaluff shoots in.
Palonesess tries to close the distance and clinch but Magaluff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Magaluff. That snapped Palonesess's head back.
Palonesess tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Palonesess is looking to clinch.
Magaluff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palonesess was well out of range. Poor timing from Magaluff.
Magaluff takes a swing at Palonesess's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palonesess fails with the takedown.
And Magaluff tries to counter it with a takedown but Palonesess pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Palonesess tries to clinch there but Magaluff circles away.
Magaluff with the counter takedown but Palonesess avoids it easily.
Palonesess misses with a head kick.
Magaluff circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Magaluff swats away the attempt to clinch by Palonesess.
Magaluff thuds his right hand into Palonesess's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Palonesess shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altintop Palonesess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magaluff scores with a sloppy right hand. Palonesess should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Magaluff shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Palonesess manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kabala Magaluff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magaluff lands a couple of digs.
Magaluff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Magaluff wants to control from the top but Palonesess keeps moving. #SUB#
Palonesess throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Palonesess looking for a sweep. Not yet Palonesess, not yet.
Magaluff cracks Palonesess with a solid left hand.
Palonesess avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magaluff works over Palonesess with some ground and pound from guard.
Palonesess not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Palonesess has momentary wrist control but Magaluff slips an elbow through the middle.#ES#
Palonesess manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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!
Magaluff looks to score with a jab to the body but Palonesess is just out of range.#CL#
Palonesess pushes Magaluff up against the cage in a clinch.
Palonesess has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Magaluff avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3##BC#
Palonesess's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Palonesess instigates a clinch.
Palonesess has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Magaluff is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Palonesess breaks the clinch.
Palonesess tries to clinch but Magaluff is having none of it.
Magaluff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palonesess wants to clinch up but Magaluff keeps it at a distance.
Palonesess darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Magaluff counters with a nice double leg into side control. Palonesess won't be happy with that. #ES#
Palonesess throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Palonesess feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Magaluff is adopting a defensive guard.
Magaluff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Palonesess is one step ahead there.
Palonesess wants to pass the guard but Magaluff is keeping the position.
Magaluff wants to sweep here but Palonesess controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kabala Magaluff will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Palonesess's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Magaluff looks to land a right hand but Palonesess moved out of range.
Palonesess appears to be looking for a big counter.
Palonesess tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magaluff manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Palonesess fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magaluff avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Magaluff tries to sprawl but Palonesess drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Magaluff wants to improve his position but Palonesess is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palonesess seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magaluff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Magaluff is trying is best to control the position here.
Magaluff wants to get back to his feet.
Palonesess is trying to control the action in half guard but Magaluff is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Magaluff keeping control of the position.
Let's hope that Magaluff has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Palonesess is trying to control. Magaluff wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Magaluff blocking the ground and pound attempt from Palonesess. #SUB#
Palonesess is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Magaluff doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Palonesess.
Magaluff is looking to improve his position.
Magaluff is staying active underneath Palonesess, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kabala Magaluff is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Magaluff is trying to stand up here but Palonesess is controlling him well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Altintop Palonesess is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magaluff throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Palonesess stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Magaluff connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Palonesess momentarily.
Palonesess moves in looking to clinch but Magaluff pushes him off.
Palonesess shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Magaluff but Magaluff pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Magaluff is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Palonesess's half guard.#ES#
Palonesess manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Magaluff keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Palonesess blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Palonesess has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Magaluff after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altintop Palonesess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palonesess tries to score a body lock takedown but Magaluff shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Palonesess misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magaluff wants to take the fight to the mat but Palonesess manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Palonesess pulls guard effortlessly.
Magaluff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magaluff is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Magaluff.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Magaluff's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magaluff trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Palonesess manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Palonesess trying to control but Magaluff is working from the bottom.

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 Altintop Palonesess.
I think Magaluff 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 Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kabala Magaluff!
Our winner, Kabala Magaluff, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Altintop Palonesess was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happends!!! '.

Event: WVT5 Braddock v Hitme
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1##CL#
Palonesess has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Palonesess wants the takedown. Dar is fighting it off but Palonesess persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dar's guard against the cage.
Dar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Palonesess prevents Dar from getting back to his feet.
Dar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Palonesess has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Palonesess is controlling him.
Dar wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palonesess working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dar trying to keep a closed guard but Palonesess is proving a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Palonesess pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dar is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1##TD#
Palonesess closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dar's guard.
Dar wants to stand up but Palonesess is controlling him.
Dar keeping moving, preventing Palonesess from controlling successfully.
Palonesess stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Palonesess trying to move into half guard but instead Dar has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Dar wants to control from the top but Palonesess keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Palonesess pulls Dar in to control the position. #SUB#
Palonesess has his foot on Dar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dar works his way back into a safe position though.
Dar trying to control the position from guard on top but Palonesess is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palonesess wants to stand but Dar is controlling the position.
Dar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Palonesess is keeping the position for now.
Palonesess has his hands on Dar's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD#
Palonesess shoots in and gets a takedown into Dar's guard.
Palonesess trying to control but Dar is working from the bottom.
Palonesess trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Palonesess controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Palonesess wants to control from the top but Dar keeps moving. #SU#
Palonesess stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Palonesess scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T4#
Dar takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dar is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Palonesess tries for a kimura but Dar is defending well.
Dar is trying to control Palonesess's posture but Palonesess avoids it. #SU#
Palonesess decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Palonesess fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dar sprawls well initially but Palonesess persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palonesess sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Palonesess is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Altintop Palonesess dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Palonesess closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dar did well to prevent Palonesess getting side control.#SU#
Palonesess decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
Palonesess is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dar's half guard.
Dar is doing well to control the position and prevent Palonesess from advancing to side control.#SU#
Palonesess stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dar fails with the takedown.#TD#
Palonesess gets a takedown into half guard.
Altintop Palonesess overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Palonesess is looking to take a break and control but Dar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Palonesess is looking for a kimura but Dar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Palonesess to get the leverage.
Palonesess wants to control but Dar is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Palonesess seems to be working for a kimura but Dar defends the submission attempt.
Dar wants to control but Palonesess is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Palonesess is keen to just control but Dar is a slippery customer.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Dar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Palonesess pulls his head out easily.
Palonesess content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Palonesess looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dar is trying to maintain the position but Palonesess is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Palonesess is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Palonesess. #T3#
Dar is looking to improve his position.
Dar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Palonesess.
Dar is trying to get back to full guard.
Palonesess performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dar is looking to improve his position.
Dar is staying active underneath Palonesess, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Dar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Palonesess keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Palonesess wants to control but Dar is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Palonesess shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Altintop Palonesess dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Dar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Palonesess paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Dar looks to move away, Palonesess throws a big counter combo but Dar just gets out of the way.
Dar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Palonesess connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dar scrambles back to his feet.
Palonesess seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dar darts in looking for a takedown but Palonesess gets double underhooks and turns Dar into the cage.
Altintop Palonesess is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Palonesess attempts a counter takedown but Dar avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Palonesess has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Palonesess tightens his grip and picks Dar up, before dumping him to the ground. Dar manages to land in guard.
Palonesess controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Palonesess wants to control from the top but Dar keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palonesess postures up. #T1#
Palonesess controls from within his opponent's guard.
Palonesess trying to control but Dar is working from the bottom.
Palonesess is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Palonesess scoring with some ground and pound.
Palonesess looking to sit in guard and control but Dar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Palonesess has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Palonesess is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dar can do to turn this around?
Dar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dar preventing the sweep.
Palonesess is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Palonesess working Dar over with strikes.
Palonesess seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Palonesess blocks the strikes from Dar.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Palonesess in particular looking to stall.
Dar punching from the bottom.
Dar tries to kick Palonesess off but Palonesess keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Dar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Palonesess missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Palonesess wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dar keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dar closes the distance and clinches up with Palonesess, looking for a takedown. Dar pushes Palonesess against the cage but Palonesess circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Palonesess is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Palonesess shoots in and gets a takedown into Dar's guard.#T4#
Palonesess has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dar is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Dar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Palonesess keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dar's head.
Palonesess looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Palonesess passes easily into side control. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Altintop Palonesess showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Palonesess 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Altintop Palonesess!
Altintop Palonesess thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT2 Brandis vs Bell
Date: Mar 29, 2019

#R1#
Palonesess cracks Grena with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Grena gets a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Grena missing with knees to the body.
Grena stops a takedown attempt from Palonesess.
Palonesess tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Grena jumps guard but Palonesess turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Palonesess's coach down at Star Studded Beef was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Palonesess's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Grena tries a body shot but Palonesess blocks it. #BC#
Grena breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palonesess shoots in but Grena avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Umberto Grena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Altintop Palonesess.#TD#
Grena shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Palonesess napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Palonesess is looking for a sweep.#T1##SU#
Grena decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Grena gets caught napping as Palonesess dives in and scores a takedown. Grena manages to retain guard.
Palonesess controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU2#
Grena is working an open guard so Palonesess takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
No luck for Palonesess with that takedown attempt.
Grena went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Palonesess swats away the attempt to clinch by Grena.
Palonesess closes the distance but Grena moves to the side
and Grena counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Palonesess thinking.
No luck for Grena with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Palonesess shoots in but Grena avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grena lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Grena avoids a punch combination nicely.
Palonesess with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grena counters with a right hand to the body.
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!
Grena keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Palonesess looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Palonesess sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Palonesess missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Palonesess looking to pass the guard.
Palonesess looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Palonesess looking to improve position, pressing down on Grena's thigh with his hand. Grena seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Palonesess paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Palonesess's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Grena picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Umberto Grena!
Umberto Grena tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Altintop Palonesess stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit happends!!! '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2019

#R1#
Palonesess doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Date counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Palonesess avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Palonesess closes the distance and clinches.
Date misses with the head strike.
Date is trying to break free.
Palonesess looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Palonesess is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Date can't fight it off and eventually Palonesess manages to take the fight to the floor. Date looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU2#
Palonesess decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palonesess closes the distance and clinches up with Date, looking for a takedown. Palonesess pushes Date against the cage but Date circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Masamune Date has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Altintop Palonesess.
Palonesess fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Date on the side of the head.#CL2#
Palonesess moves into the clinch.#T1#
Date throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Date goes for a takedown attempt but Palonesess pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Palonesess shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Date pinned against the cage. Date gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Palonesess on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Date. Date obviously looking to wear him down.
Palonesess looks to land a combination. Date sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
Palonesess fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Date, pushing him back against the cage.
Palonesess stalling.
Palonesess blocks an elbow strike.
Palonesess comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Palonesess just leaning against Date, taking a breather.
Palonesess controlling the action here for a moment. #T2#
Palonesess leaning his opponent against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Palonesess blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Palonesess jumps guard but Date stands there with Palonesess around his waist. Palonesess gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Palonesess ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Palonesess no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Palonesess pulls Date in close to his closed guard and prevents Date from doing any damage or advancing position.
Date wants to stand but Palonesess has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3##SU#
Date gets to his feet. Palonesess looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Palonesess shoots in looking for a takedown but Date manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Palonesess's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Date gets caught napping as Palonesess dives in and scores a takedown. Date manages to retain guard.
Palonesess slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU2#
Palonesess stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4##CL#
Date gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Date tries to throw a body punch but Palonesess avoids it by throwing Date back against the cage.
Date misses with an elbow over the top.
Date looking to throw knees to the head but Palonesess is blocking nicely.
Palonesess is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Palonesess breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Palonesess darts in and clinches Date up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Date throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD2#
Palonesess ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Palonesess no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Date trying to stand up but can't free himself from Palonesess's guard.
Palonesess trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Altintop Palonesess dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Date throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Palonesess counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Date stalling in the clinch but Palonesess improves position. #TD2#
Palonesess successfully pulls guard.
Date wanted to stand there but Palonesess had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palonesess wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palonesess looking to control.
Palonesess has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Palonesess wants to hit a switch here but Date passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Palonesess there!
Date controlling from mount. #T1#
Palonesess tries to lock up and control but Date gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Palonesess bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Palonesess working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Palonesess controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Palonesess's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Palonesess is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU2#
Palonesess gets to his feet - Date follows without any prompting.
Palonesess shoots for a takedown but Date saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Date tries to clinch but Palonesess moves out of range.
As Date backs off Palonesess throws a huge counter combo but Date manages to avoid it all.
Palonesess fails with the takedown.#T3#
Date doesn't manage to clinch there - Palonesess circles away. #CL2#
Palonesess has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date. #TD2#
Palonesess jumps guard and drags Date to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Palonesess is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Palonesess managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Date slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Date wants to control from the top but Palonesess keeps moving. #SUB2#
Palonesess working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Date doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Date manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Palonesess is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Palonesess pulls Date in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Altintop Palonesess showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Date wants to clinch up but Palonesess keeps it at a distance.
Date tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Palonesess throws out a counter right but Date avoids it with no problem.
Palonesess misses with a two punch combination.
Date swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Palonesess circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Date instigates a clinch.
Palonesess drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Date gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Date. #BC2#
Palonesess breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palonesess looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Date is looking to clinch but Palonesess is avoiding it.
Palonesess is trying hard to land a takedown here. Date sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Masamune Date has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Altintop Palonesess.
Palonesess with a lazy takedown attempt
and Date counters with a right hand to the body. #T1##CL2#
Palonesess gets a clinch.
Date is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Date gets underhooks to prevent Palonesess's takedown attempt.
Date looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Date just leaning against Palonesess, taking a breather.
Date wants to break free but Palonesess has control.
Date stalling the fight.
Date misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Palonesess uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date displaying some good clinch control by pressing Palonesess up against the cage.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masamune Date has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##TD2#
Palonesess pulls guard.
Palonesess is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Date is controlling him.
Palonesess seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Date wants to stand but Palonesess is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
Palonesess looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Palonesess dives in for a single leg takedown but Date sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Date motions for Palonesess to come forward. Date throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Date tries to clinch but Palonesess moves out of range. #TD2#
Date gets caught napping as Palonesess dives in and scores a takedown. Date manages to retain guard.
Palonesess sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Date managing to control the position.
Palonesess controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masamune Date showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Palonesess 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: NSC 4 : Bear vs. Udovich
Date: Feb 26, 2019

#R1##CL#
Alves pushes Palonesess up against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
Alves pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Palonesess tries to free his leg and advance position but Alves is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Alves throws his legs up looking for a submission but Palonesess uses it to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Palonesess is trying to get an arm triangle but Alves is defending well.
Palonesess is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Alves's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palonesess wants to control but Alves is keeping him busy.
Alves is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Palonesess trying to control the position but Alves is working away.
Alves holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alves tries to bench press Palonesess off him but Palonesess keeps the position.
Alves is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Alves parries the strikes from Palonesess easily there. Palonesess is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Alves to escape.
Palonesess trying to control the action but Alves is working from the bottom.
Alves is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Palonesess is controlling him well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Palonesess takes a swing at Alves's ribcage but misses.
Altintop Palonesess seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palonesess takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Palonesess tries to clinch but Alves moves away #TD#
and Alves counters with a shoot takedown. Palonesess fights it but they end up in guard.
Alves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Alves drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Palonesess dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Palonesess throws a big elbow that misses.
Alves scores with a nice shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Palonesess trying to move into half guard but instead Alves has managed to sweep!#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Alves dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Alves misses with a series of wild punches.
Palonesess swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Alves counters by moving into the clinch.
Palonesess tries for a takedown. No joy.
Palonesess drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alves gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Alves pulls guard successfully.
Alves is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palonesess being controlled here momentarily.
Palonesess throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Palonesess stops Alves from standing up.
Alves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Palonesess manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Palonesess is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alves trying to control but Palonesess is working from the bottom.
Palonesess is trying to keep Alves in close.
Palonesess keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Alves is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Alves looking to sit in guard and control but Palonesess gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Palonesess tries to stand but Alves is controlling from the bottom.
Alves has his hands on Palonesess's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Palonesess trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Alves dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Palonesess shoots in for a double leg but Alves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Luiz Alves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Alves shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Palonesess's guard.
Alves is pushing down on Palonesess's leg trying to pass to half guard. Palonesess is fighting to maintain full guard but Alves has managed to sneak the leg through.
Alves trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Alves seems to be working for a kimura but Palonesess defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palonesess is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Alves looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Palonesess flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SU#
Alves stands up out of the half guard.
Palonesess throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alves's waist but Alves gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Palonesess off to one side.
A right-left combo lands from Alves.
Palonesess shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Luiz Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Altintop Palonesess.#TD#
Alves scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Alves stops Palonesess from getting back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Alves seems content to control.
Luiz Alves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Alves has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Alves stops Palonesess from getting back to his feet.
Alves perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palonesess doesn't manage to clinch there - Alves circles away. #TD#
Alves shoots in and gets a takedown into Palonesess's guard.
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!
Alves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palonesess swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Altintop Palonesess has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alves sitting in guard, not really doing much.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luiz Alves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alves 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Luiz Alves!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Luiz Alves!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Luiz Alves!

Luiz Alves wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Luiz Alves thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Altintop Palonesess stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit happends!!! '.

Event: ABW 191 Reign - Grace
Date: Jan 17, 2019

#R1#
Palonesess shoots in for a takedown but Skrarez shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Palonesess tries to keep at a distance but Skrarez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Palonesess looking to slow down the pace here.
Skrarez cracks Palonesess with a nice body shot.
Skrarez gets through Palonesess's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skrarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Skrarez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skrarez scores with a shot to the side of Palonesess's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Skrarez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skrarez.
A right hand to the body from Skrarez.
Skrarez digs a right hand underneath Palonesess's ribcage. Palonesess let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Palonesess is breathing heavily.
Skrarez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Palonesess avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skrarez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Skrarez lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Skrarez. #T1#
Palonesess's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skrarez lands a body shot.
Skrarez tries to land a knee to the head but Palonesess blocks with his arms.
Palonesess tries to pull guard but Skrarez holds him up against the cage and eventually Palonesess drops back down to his feet.
Skrarez lands a body punch.
Skrarez lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skrarez.
Skrarez is leaning against Palonesess and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Skrarez pushes Palonesess back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skrarez.
Palonesess takes a knee right on the jaw!
Skrarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Skrarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skrarez digs a right hand underneath Palonesess's ribcage. Palonesess let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Skrarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Palonesess takes an elbow to the forehead.
Skrarez tries a knee to the head but Palonesess blocks it.
Nice body punch from Skrarez - that landed with a thud.
Skrarez gets through Palonesess's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Skrarez.
Skrarez lands a body shot.
Skrarez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Palonesess.
Skrarez digs a right hand underneath Palonesess's ribcage. Palonesess let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Skrarez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Palonesess is trying to pull guard but Skrarez has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altintop Palonesess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skrarez.
Skrarez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Palonesess or not.
Palonesess's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skrarez digs a right hand into Palonesess's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Palonesess's gas tank.
Skrarez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Skrarez.
Skrarez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T3#
Skrarez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skrarez lands a shot to the body.
Skrarez lands a hook that snaps the head of Palonesess backwards.
Skrarez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skrarez.
A right hand to the body from Skrarez.
Skrarez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Palonesess or not.
Skrarez lands a nice uppercut.
Skrarez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Skrarez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skrarez scores with a shoulder strike.
Skrarez misses with an elbow over the top.
Skrarez digs a right hand into Palonesess's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Palonesess's gas tank.
Skrarez lands a left hand.
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!
Skrarez working Palonesess over with knees to the body.
Skrarez lands a good knee to the midsection. Palonesess won't want to take too many of those.#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Skrarez.
Skrarez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Skrarez lands with a left to the head.
Skrarez digs a right hand into Palonesess's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Palonesess's gas tank.
Skrarez lands a body shot.
Skrarez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Skrarez lands a nice shot to the body.
Skrarez lands with a right to the head.
Skrarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Skrarez.
Palonesess wants to stall.
Skrarez lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Skrarez obliges.
A right handed body shot lands from Skrarez.
A body shot lands from Skrarez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francesco Skrarez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Skrarez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Skrarez showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Palonesess manages to escape and get back to his feet! #ROC2#
Palonesess is rocked!
Oh Palonesess is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Palonesess fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Palonesess seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Skrarez dives in and scores a takedown into Palonesess's guard.
Skrarez pushing down on Palonesess's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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!
Skrarez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Skrarez lands strikes from half guard.
Skrarez drops an elbow to the side of Palonesess's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skrarez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Skrarez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Skrarez creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Palonesess is out cold and this one is all over! Skrarez climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Francesco Skrarez!
During a confident post fight interview, Francesco Skrarez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Altintop Palonesess spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit happends!!! '.

Event: ABW 185 Arendse - Bamalog
Date: Dec 20, 2018

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Franco landing knees to the body.
Palonesess tries to pull guard but Franco won't allow it.
Palonesess wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Franco has him pressed against the cage.
Franco pushes off an throws an elbow but Palonesess leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD#
Franco successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Franco wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Franco closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Franco manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Palonesess wants to control from the top but Franco keeps moving.
Franco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Palonesess has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Palonesess trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franco wants to sweep but no luck.
Palonesess postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Franco wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Franco is trying to keep Palonesess in close.
Palonesess is looking to stand up but Franco won't let him. #SUB#
Franco is looking for a triangle but Palonesess pushes his legs off easily.
Palonesess throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Franco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palonesess doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Palonesess manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Franco has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Palonesess won't allow Franco to sweep him here.
Palonesess stands up out of Franco's guard for a moment - Franco manages to land a nice upkick.
Franco keeping moving, preventing Palonesess from controlling successfully.
Franco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Franco is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Palonesess is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Palonesess really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Franco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Franco striking off his back but it's not causing Palonesess any problems.
Franco has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Palonesess has passed into side control.
Franco gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Franco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Palonesess pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Franco missing with punches from the bottom.
Franco regains full guard. Nicely done.
Franco keeping moving, preventing Palonesess from controlling successfully.
Franco keeping full guard, as Palonesess tries to pass.
Franco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Palonesess is one step ahead there. #T3#
Franco will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Franco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Palonesess keeping moving, preventing Franco from controlling successfully.
Franco working some strikes from top position.
Franco cracks Palonesess with a solid left hand.
Franco connects with a couple of short punches.
Franco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Franco trying to control the position from guard on top but Palonesess is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franco scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Franco throws a strike but Palonesess rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Palonesess must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Franco tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB#
Palonesess is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Franco has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Palonesess is looking to defend but Franco has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Palonesess! Franco pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Palonesess taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tiago Franco!
The defeated Altintop Palonesess had this to say: 'Shit happends!!! '.

Event: ABW 176 Wolf - Meat Boy
Date: Nov 15, 2018

#R1#
Palonesess throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Long. #CL#
Palonesess moves into the clinch.#BC#
Palonesess breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Long closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Long lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Palonesess has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Long has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Palonesess content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Long wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Palonesess has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Palonesess breaks the clinch.
Palonesess tries to score a power double leg takedown but Long sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Palonesess somewhat.
Palonesess showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Long. #T1##CL#
Palonesess gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knees to the body from Palonesess. #TD#
Palonesess works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SU#
Palonesess stands up from Long's guard - Palonesess perhaps looking for a knockout.
Palonesess avoids the body shot from Long.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Palonesess.
Long swings for the body but Palonesess moves out of range.
Palonesess shoots for a double leg takedown but Long sprawls well. He's pushed Palonesess's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Long! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altintop Palonesess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palonesess swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Palonesess feints and as Long raises his hands in defense, Palonesess changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Long manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Long looking for a takedown. #T2#
Palonesess fails to pull guard. #TD#
Palonesess turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Palonesess manages to end up in side control.
Long is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Palonesess is controlling him well.
Palonesess working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Palonesess is trying to get an arm triangle but Long is defending well.
Sloppy strikes there by Palonesess.
Palonesess has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Palonesess tries to move into full mount but can't pass Long's legs.
Palonesess working the ground and pound but Long is defending the strikes.
Palonesess controls the position from side control.#T3#
Palonesess in side control lands a decent elbow.
Long is trying to get back to his feet.
Palonesess tries to advance to mount but can't. #SU#
Palonesess stands up and beckons Long to his feet. #TD#
Palonesess changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Long looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Long bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Long tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palonesess was well out of range. Poor timing from Long.#CL#
Palonesess clinches with his opponent. #T4##BC#
Palonesess's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Palonesess misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Long closes the distance and clinches.
Palonesess goes for a takedown in the clinch but Long prevents it.
Palonesess drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Long gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Long is trying to force a seperation but Palonesess has the dominant position.
Long misses with a hook from the clinch.
Palonesess looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Palonesess changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Long fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD2#
Long scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Altintop Palonesess will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Long moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD#
Palonesess dives in and scores a takedown into Long's guard.
Palonesess with a nice head shot there.
Palonesess stays in close to Long's body and controls the position. #ES2#
Long has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Palonesess is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Long has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Long tries to circle away but Palonesess has him pinned against the cage.
Long working aggressively here. #TD#
Palonesess gets control of Long's arms and successfully pulls guard. Palonesess will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Long controlling from the top position.
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!
Palonesess is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Palonesess trying to keep a closed guard but Long is proving a slippery customer.
Long wants to control from the top but Palonesess keeps moving.
Long being controlled here momentarily. #SU2#
Long stands up and waves to Palonesess to follow him.
The fighters circling - Palonesess throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Palonesess keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Long tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palonesess was well out of range. Poor timing from Long.#CL#
Palonesess closes the distance and clinches.
Palonesess stalls.
Palonesess keeps control of Long as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Long wants to break the clinch but can't.
Long wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Palonesess has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Palonesess drags the fight down to the ground.
Long has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Palonesess is proving hard to escape from.
Long must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Palonesess lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##ES2#
Long is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Palonesess is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Long gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Long has Palonesess pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Palonesess manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Long misses with a hook to the ribs.
Long can't find room to land a body shot as Palonesess controls the action.
Palonesess lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Long.
Long missing with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Long's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Long wants to break the clinch but can't.
Long wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4#
Palonesess slowing the pace effectively.
A frustrated look appears on Long's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Palonesess escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Palonesess closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Long is trying to force a seperation but Palonesess has the dominant position.#TD#
Palonesess jumps guard and drags Long to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Long is fighting to break Palonesess's control of his arms but Palonesess is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Long trying to control but Palonesess is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palonesess is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palonesess keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Altintop Palonesess dominated that second round.
That's time! Palonesess's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Palonesess fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Long, pushing him back against the cage.
Long is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Long is looking to break free of the clinch but Palonesess has double underhooks.
Long wants to get back to striking at distance but Palonesess won't allow it.
Palonesess keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Long's efforts to push away.
Long wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Long is trying to break free.
Palonesess lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palonesess jumps guard but Long stands there with Palonesess around his waist. Palonesess gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Palonesess is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Palonesess breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Palonesess shoots in but Long avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altintop Palonesess. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Palonesess fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Palonesess tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Long swivels and escapes.
Long shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Palonesess eats them both and turns towards Long to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Palonesess fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brandon Long seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Long stuffs the takedown attempt from Palonesess. Palonesess gets slowly back to his feet.
Palonesess tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Long manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Palonesess closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Altintop Palonesess has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Long tries to break free but Palonesess pushes him back against the cage.
Palonesess displaying some good clinch control by pressing Long up against the cage.
Long stalling the fight. #T2#
Palonesess tries to pull guard but Long forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Long's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Palonesess goes for a double leg but Long avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Long continues to drive forward.
Palonesess darts in looking for a takedown but Long gets double underhooks and turns Palonesess into the cage.
Palonesess tries to clinch there but Long circles away.
Palonesess on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Palonesess throws a nice looking combination but Long bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Palonesess is trying hard to land a takedown here. Long sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palonesess blocks a head kick by Long.
Altintop Palonesess is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Palonesess shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Long pinned against the cage. Long gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Long circles away from the clinch attempt
and Long counters with a left and a right that stings Palonesess.
Long misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Palonesess shoots in but Long avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Palonesess gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Palonesess wants to stand but Long is controlling the position. #SU2#
Long stands up from Palonesess's guard - Long perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Palonesess has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
Palonesess changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Long fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Palonesess tries to clinch but Long is having none of it.
Long misses with a series of wild punches.
Long looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Long wants to clinch.
Brandon Long has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Long tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Long misses with a head kick.
Altintop Palonesess is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Palonesess keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palonesess thinks about countering with a body kick.
Long throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palonesess went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Long comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Palonesess 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Altintop Palonesess!
An out of breath Altintop Palonesess thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ABW 169 Arendse - Osinen
Date: Oct 23, 2018

#R1#
Palonesess changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barca tries to avoid it but Palonesess manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barca to the ground. Barca escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barca appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD#
Palonesess closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Palonesess in side control lands a decent elbow.
Barca sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Barca is trying to get back to full guard.
Palonesess tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Barca.
Barca moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Palonesess's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Palonesess is looking for a triangle but Barca pushes his legs off easily.
Barca is looking to advance position but Palonesess has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T1#
Palonesess wants to control the pace but Barca is squirming around nicely.
Palonesess tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barca is trying desperately to improve position.
Barca holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Palonesess tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barca is desperately trying to improve his position but Palonesess has a good base and remains in mount.
Barca regains half guard.#T2#
Palonesess prevents Barca from improving his position.
Barca is refusing to be controlled, as Palonesess sits in half guard.
Barca moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Palonesess knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barca on the ground.
Barca tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Palonesess trying to control but Barca is working from the bottom.
Palonesess is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Barca working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palonesess doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Palonesess manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Barca looking for a guillotine here but Palonesess defends easily. #T3##SUB2#
Barca throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Palonesess trying to control the position from guard on top but Barca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palonesess content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Palonesess wants to control from the top but Barca keeps moving.
Palonesess content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Barca has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Palonesess can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Palonesess has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Barca working for a triangle but Palonesess defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hannibal Barca will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Palonesess is looking to clinch but Barca is avoiding it.
Barca only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Palonesess shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barca as he avoids it easily.
Palonesess with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Palonesess looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Altintop Palonesess overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Barca looking for submissions off his back.
Palonesess is looking to take a break and control but Barca is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barca manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barca controls Palonesess momentarily but Palonesess frees himself. #T1##SUB2#
Barca is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Barca looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Palonesess wants to control from the top but Barca keeps moving. #SUB2#
Barca looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Palonesess is defending well. Barca quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Palonesess has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Barca celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hannibal Barca!
Our winner, Hannibal Barca, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Altintop Palonesess stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit happends!!! '.

Event: ABW 157 Lopez - Opdvido
Date: Aug 30, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Qiang has Palonesess up against the cage in a clinch.
Palonesess with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Qiang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD#
Palonesess is trying to trip Qiang. He has hold of a leg but Qiang is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Palonesess persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Palonesess wants to control from the top but Qiang keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palonesess looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Qiang uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Palonesess moves in looking to clinch but Qiang pushes him off.
Qiang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Palonesess tries to score a power double leg takedown but Qiang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Palonesess somewhat.
Qiang raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
Qiang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Qiang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Palonesess.
Palonesess has his takedown stuffed
and Qiang counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Palonesess throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Qiang was covering up waiting for the punch and Palonesess finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Palonesess trying to control the position from guard on top but Qiang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Palonesess stands and steps away. Qiang gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
Qiang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Palonesess shoots in looking for a takedown but Qiang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Palonesess's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altintop Palonesess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Qiang misses with a head kick.
Qiang lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Palonesess.
Qiang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palonesess looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Qiang is fending him off so far but Palonesess persists. Nope, Qiang circles away and we're back to standing.
Qiang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Qiang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Palonesess on the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Qiang - that will leave a mark!
Palonesess looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wang Qiang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Palonesess shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Qiang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Palonesess tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Qiang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Palonesess looking for a sweep. Not yet Palonesess, not yet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Qiang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Palonesess pulls Qiang in close to prevent any damage.
Palonesess trying to keep a closed guard but Qiang is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Palonesess is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Qiang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wang Qiang dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Palonesess shoots and misses
and Qiang counters with a nice uppercut.
Palonesess shoots and misses
and Palonesess takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Qiang connects with the punch.
Palonesess shoots for a takedown but Qiang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altintop Palonesess. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Palonesess manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Qiang on his heels. He'll look to pass Qiang's guard now, I'm sure.
Qiang is pulling down on Palonesess's head. It's preventing any offense from Palonesess, at least for the moment.
Palonesess trying to control but Qiang is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Palonesess decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Qiang pushes Palonesess up against the cage in a clinch.#T1##TD#
Palonesess turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Palonesess manages to end up in side control.
Palonesess is looking to take a break and control but Qiang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU#
Palonesess has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Altintop Palonesess is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Qiang looks to throw the jab but Palonesess is out of range.
Palonesess shoots in but Qiang avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Palonesess with a poor takedown
enabling Qiang to counter with a crisp jab.
Palonesess shoots for a takedown but Qiang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Palonesess misses with a takedown attempt
and Qiang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Palonesess doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Qiang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Qiang throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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!
Palonesess tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Qiang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Palonesess will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Qiang only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Qiang.
Qiang slips under a jab from Palonesess.
Qiang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Palonesess chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Qiang can pounce on him.
Palonesess shoots in but Qiang avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Palonesess moves out of range as Qiang throws a body kick.
Palonesess shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Qiang pinned against the cage. Qiang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Qiang throws a low kick, looking for Palonesess's leg but Palonesess calmly moves out of range.
Qiang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Palonesess.
Palonesess takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Palonesess has a takedown stuffed.
Qiang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Qiang lands with an overhand left.
Palonesess on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Qiang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Qiang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Palonesess stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Palonesess checks a leg kick.
Qiang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Palonesess doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Qiang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for Qiang.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palonesess with a lazy takedown attempt
and Qiang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Qiang. #CL2#
Qiang closes the distance and clinches.
Qiang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Palonesess.
Qiang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Palonesess avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wang Qiang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Palonesess's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Palonesess fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Qiang leaves Palonesess with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Qiang jabs Palonesess right on the nose. Palonesess blinks but takes it well.
Altintop Palonesess seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Qiang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Qiang closes the distance and pushes Palonesess back into the cage.#BC2#
Qiang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Danga de danga de dang - Qiang scores with a four punch combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Palonesess feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qiang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Palonesess manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Qiang wants to pass the guard but Palonesess is keeping the position.#T1#
Palonesess looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Palonesess is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU2#
Qiang decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Qiang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Palonesess's head.#TD#
Palonesess is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Qiang's half guard.
Palonesess trying to control from half guard but Qiang is working away.
Qiang is controlling Palonesess's trapped leg to prevent Palonesess from advancing to side control.#ES2#
Qiang has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Palonesess is on him like a limpet, forcing Qiang back against the cage.#T3#
Qiang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Palonesess is defending well.#BC2#
Qiang manages to break the clinch.
Qiang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Qiang throws a jab but it's blocked by Palonesess.
Qiang throws a front kick aimed at Palonesess's knee but Palonesess avoids it well.
Palonesess half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big left from Qiang misses.
Wang Qiang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Palonesess looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altintop Palonesess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Palonesess or perhaps it was just good defense by Qiang, which made it look bad.
Palonesess tries to clinch
and Qiang counters with a nice body shot.
Palonesess is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Qiang.
Palonesess looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4##TD#
Palonesess throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Qiang tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Palonesess is in Qiang's guard.
Palonesess lands a couple of digs.
Qiang keeping moving, preventing Palonesess from controlling successfully.
Qiang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Palonesess manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palonesess trying to keep a closed guard but Qiang is proving a slippery customer.
Qiang passes easily into side control. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wang Qiang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Qiang 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wang Qiang!
During a confident post fight interview, Wang Qiang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Altintop Palonesess was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happends!!! '.

Event: ABW 150 McArthur - Nielsen
Date: Aug 07, 2018

#R1##TD#
Palonesess closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pazzini did well to prevent Palonesess getting side control.#SUB#
Palonesess is trying to work for a kimura but Pazzini is defending well.
Palonesess wants to take a breather but Pazzini is having none of it.
Pazzini is pressing down on Palonesess's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palonesess postures up and lands a big shot to Pazzini's brow. #SUB2#
Pazzini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Palonesess defends it easily.
Palonesess is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Julius Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Pazzini keeping moving, preventing Palonesess from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Pazzini looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Palonesess is defending well. Pazzini quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Palonesess has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Pazzini celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonardo Pazzini!
The defeated Altintop Palonesess had this to say: 'Shit happends!!! '.

Event: ABW 144 Smith - Meat Boy
Date: Jul 12, 2018

#R1#
Palonesess has a takedown stuffed.
Viv dodges the punch combination from Palonesess. #CL2#
Palonesess gets a clinch. #TD#
Viv turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Palonesess can't do much from the bottom here.
Palonesess 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.#SU#
Viv stands up. #CL2#
Palonesess instigates a clinch. #TD#
Viv pulls Palonesess into guard.
Viv controls Palonesess momentarily but Palonesess frees himself.
Palonesess tries to free his leg and advance position but Viv is retaining full guard. #T1#
Viv doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Palonesess must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Viv is looking to stand up but Palonesess isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Palonesess avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Viv is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Viv keeping moving, preventing Palonesess from controlling successfully.
Viv is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Viv looking to control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Viv striking off his back.
Palonesess wants to control from the top but Viv keeps moving.
Palonesess stopping the sweep attempt from Viv.
Viv throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #SUB#
Viv had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Palonesess defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Palonesess trying to control the position from guard on top but Viv is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palonesess might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Viv haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Palonesess content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Palonesess got a little sloppy there for a moment and Viv has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Palonesess has managed to get both his arms back between Viv's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Viv has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Palonesess can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Viv punching to the body, from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Viv keeping moving, preventing Palonesess from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Viv has his foot on Palonesess's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Palonesess works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Palonesess avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Viv throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #SUB#
Palonesess got a little sloppy there for a moment and Viv has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Palonesess has managed to get both his arms back between Viv's legs - danger averted.
Viv looking for a sweep. Not yet Viv, not yet.
Palonesess trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Viv manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Palonesess manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Viv throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Viv stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palonesess swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Viv throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Viv has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Viv trying to control but Palonesess is working from the bottom.
Viv works over Palonesess with some ground and pound from guard.
Viv throwing strikes but missing.
Viv lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've been hearing that Viv has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Palonesess had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Viv defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Viv's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Viv is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Viv with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chosu Viv dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Palonesess fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Viv looking to score a takedown here. Palonesess is defending well but Viv drives through and ends up in Palonesess's guard.
Palonesess wants to sweep but no luck.
Viv is working Palonesess over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Viv trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Viv is looking to work some ground and pound but Palonesess has wrist control.#SUB#
Viv drops back looking for a leg! Palonesess is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Palonesess manages to kick Viv off! Viv jumps back into Palonesess's guard.
Viv working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viv content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Viv content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1##SUB2#
Viv stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Palonesess has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Viv manages to get his head free but now Palonesess has transitioned to an armbar! Viv grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Palonesess! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Altintop Palonesess!
An out of breath Altintop Palonesess thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ABW 136 Smith - Diaz
Date: Jun 05, 2018

#R1##CL#
Palonesess clinches up against the cage.
Palonesess blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Palonesess pulls guard effortlessly.
Boom wants to stand but Palonesess is controlling his posture from full guard.
Palonesess looking to control.
Boom wants to stand but Palonesess has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palonesess trying to keep a closed guard but Boom is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Boom wants to stand but Palonesess is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palonesess working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Palonesess doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boom counters with a straight right hand.
Boom misses with a head kick.
Palonesess definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palonesess was well out of range. Poor timing from Boom.#TD#
Palonesess shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boom's guard.
Palonesess trying to control but Boom is working from the bottom. #T2##ES2#
Boom is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Palonesess presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Boom prevents the takedown attempt.
Boom throws a punch but it's blocked by Palonesess.
Palonesess wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Palonesess's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boom misses with some punches.
Palonesess blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palonesess jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boom walks away with a smile on his face. Palonesess gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altintop Palonesess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palonesess on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Palonesess misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
A left and a right from Boom both land. Nice combination.
Boom throws a body kick that misses.
Palonesess appears to be looking for a big counter.
Palonesess has his takedown stuffed
letting Boom counter with a right hand. #CL#
Palonesess moves into the clinch.
Boom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boom throws a punch but it's blocked by Palonesess.
Palonesess tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boom smiles and moves away.
Palonesess shoots in and drives through. Boom sprawls well.#CL#
Palonesess darts in and clinches Boom up against the cage.
Boom lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boom.
Boom scores with a shot to the side of Palonesess's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boom misses with some punches. #T4#
A short left from Boom.
Boom throws a punch but it's blocked by Palonesess.
Boom lands a right hand.
Palonesess wants a takedown but no success here.
Boom throws a punch but it's blocked by Palonesess.
Palonesess goes for a takedown attempt but Boom pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jab by Boom.
Palonesess takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CL#
Palonesess instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Boom lands an uppercut.
Palonesess drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Boom dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Palonesess fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Boom moves into range and clinches up with Palonesess.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palonesess.
Palonesess drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boom pulls his leg out and moves away.
Palonesess fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altintop Palonesess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Boom cracks Palonesess with a good jab.
Palonesess takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #TD#
Boom gets caught flat footed, as Palonesess shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Palonesess trying to control but Boom is working from the bottom.
Boom is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Boom has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Palonesess off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Palonesess moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boom as Palonesess tries to tie him up.
A shot in the inside from Boom.
Boom lands a hook that snaps the head of Palonesess backwards.
The referee calls for Palonesess to work.
Orlando Boom seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Boom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boom lands a hook that snaps the head of Palonesess backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boom.
Boom lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boom.
Boom lands a right hand that snaps the head of Palonesess backwards.
Boom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Palonesess backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Boom.
Boom has a couple of punches blocked by Palonesess. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boom prevents a takedown attempt there.
Boom swings wildly with an uppercut but Palonesess uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Boom fails to land.
Boom throws a head punch that misses.
Boom throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boom.
Boom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Palonesess is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boom pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Boom.
A shot in the inside from Boom.
Boom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Palonesess backwards. #T3#
Boom throws a head punch that misses.
Boom lands a right hand.
Palonesess is working for takedown but Boom is calmly controlling the position for now.
Palonesess blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palonesess blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boom.
Boom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Palonesess backwards.
Boom lands a left hand.
Boom misses with a punch on the inside.
Palonesess blocking some punches.
Boom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boom has a couple of punches blocked by Palonesess.
Boom misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boom.
Palonesess's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palonesess.
Boom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Palonesess blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Palonesess backwards.
Boom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Palonesesss head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boom.
Palonesess is looking to take this one to the mat.
Palonesess blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boom working aggressively here.
Boom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boom prevents a takedown attempt there.
Boom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Palonesess is working for takedown but Boom is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boom has a couple of punches blocked by Palonesess.
Palonesess blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Boom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Palonesess gets a double leg takedown into Boom's guard.
Palonesess stops Boom from standing up.
Palonesess stays in close to Boom's body and controls the position.
Palonesess pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boom is keeping the position for now.
Boom wants to stand and escape but Palonesess is having none of it.
Palonesess wants to control from the top but Boom keeps moving.
Boom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Palonesess is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boom is wriggling around but Palonesess manages to pass to half guard.
Boom is looking to escape.#T1#
Palonesess trying to control the action but Boom is working from the bottom.
Boom tries to kick Palonesess off but Palonesess keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Palonesess.
Palonesess trying to control the action but Boom is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Palonesess gets a clinch.
Boom lands with a short shot to the head.
Boom lands a right hand.
Boom throws a head punch that misses.
Boom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boom.
Orlando Boom is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boom.
Boom swings wildly with an uppercut but Palonesess uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Palonesess is looking for a takedown.
Palonesess looking for a takedown.
Palonesess fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altintop Palonesess. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Palonesess wants a takedown but no success here.
Boom is pressed up against the cage. Palonesess has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boom down to the mat. Boom avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Boom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Palonesess doesn't seem phased though.
Palonesess closes the distance and clinches up with Boom, looking for a takedown. Palonesess pushes Boom against the cage but Boom circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boom throws a big counter head kick but Palonesess avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Palonesess fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Boom - that will leave a mark!
Boom scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Boom feints a jab promting Palonesess to slip. Boom then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Palonesess slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
Boom closes the distance and clinches.
Boom misses with some punches.
Palonesess has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boom is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
Palonesess wants to get back to striking at distance but Boom won't allow it.
Boom pushes Palonesess back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palonesess is trying to pull guard but Boom has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Boom.
Boom lands a hook that snaps the head of Palonesess backwards.
Boom is pressed up against the cage. Palonesess has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boom down to the mat. Boom avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Altintop Palonesess has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boom lands with a nice body kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orlando Boom!
The defeated Altintop Palonesess had this to say: 'Shit happends!!! '.

Event: Angry Birds War 131
Date: May 17, 2018

#R1#
Alves drops his hands momentarily and Palonesess takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Palonesess with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Alves counters with a shoot takedown. Palonesess fights it but they end up in guard.
Palonesess working a defensive guard here.
Alves wants to control from the top but Palonesess keeps moving.
Palonesess knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alves on the ground.
Palonesess managing to control the position. #SU2#
Alves decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves slips under a jab.
Palonesess rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Alves closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Palonesess's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Palonesess works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Alves postures up.
Alves stopping the sweep attempt from Palonesess.
Alves sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alves stopping the sweep attempt from Palonesess.
Alves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Palonesess keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Alves looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Alves feints and as Palonesess raises his hands in defense, Alves changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T2##SUB2#
Alves drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alves jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Alves drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Alves as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Palonesess screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Alves! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Luiz Alves!
Luiz Alves very nearly forgot to thank Freebok (85% Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated Altintop Palonesess had this to say: 'Shit happends!!! '.

Event: KAMIKAZE 82: Raw
Date: Feb 23, 2018

#R1#
Palonesess tries to close the distance and clinch but Prevot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Prevot misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD2#
Palonesess shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Prevot pushes Palonesess off looking to stand but Palonesess dives back in and keeps control.
Prevot trying to hold on to Palonesess's head to control him but Palonesess postures up.
Prevot is staying active underneath Palonesess, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Palonesess performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palonesess throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Palonesess perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Palonesess wants to control but Prevot is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Palonesess manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Prevot on his heels. He'll look to pass Prevot's guard now, I'm sure.
Prevot can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Palonesess controls the pace.
Palonesess wants to control from the top but Prevot keeps moving.
Palonesess wants to pass the guard but Prevot is keeping the position.
Palonesess wants to stand but Prevot has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
Palonesess trying to control the position from guard on top but Prevot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palonesess told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Palonesess trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Palonesess trying to control but Prevot is working from the bottom.
Prevot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Prevot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Palonesess lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Palonesess wants to clinch up but Prevot keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Palonesess pushes Prevot up against the cage in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Prevot has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Prevot has had enough of the clinch but Palonesess keeps him there for the moment.
Prevot is trying to break the clinch but Palonesess has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Palonesess pulls guard. #T3#
Palonesess is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Prevot wants to stand and escape but instead Palonesess has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Palonesess looking to sit in guard and control but Prevot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Prevot stands and steps away. Palonesess gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Palonesess takes one to the chin there.
Palonesess doesn't manage to clinch there - Prevot circles away. #TD#
Prevot fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Palonesess sprawls well initially but Prevot persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Palonesess is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Prevot is working for a submission of some sort.
Prevot is thwarting Palonesess's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Prevot wants to pass the guard but Palonesess is defending well.
Palonesess tries to get to full guard but Prevot has control of the leg.
Prevot trying to pass the guard but Palonesess defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palonesess keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Prevot wants to control but Palonesess is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Altintop Palonesess will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Prevot swats away the attempt to clinch by Palonesess.
Palonesess wants to clinch up but Prevot keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Palonesess closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Prevot keeping hold of Palonesess's head, controlling as best he can.
Well, if Palonesess is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Palonesess prevents Prevot from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prevot is not content to let Palonesess control the position.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Palonesess in particular looking to stall.
Palonesess trying to control from half guard but Prevot is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Prevot is controlling Palonesess's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Palonesess drives through with a takedown into guard.
Palonesess pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prevot is keeping the position for now.
Palonesess trying to control the position from guard on top but Prevot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Palonesess seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Palonesess prevents Prevot from getting back to his feet.
Prevot is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Palonesess must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Palonesess wants to control from the top but Prevot keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Prevot pulls Palonesess in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Palonesess tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Palonesess darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Palonesess seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Palonesess takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Prevot slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#ES#
Prevot is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Palonesess presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Palonesess has Prevot pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Palonesess pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Prevot tumbling to the mat - Palonesess dives into Prevot's guard.#ES#
Prevot manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palonesess tries to close the distance and clinch but Prevot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Prevot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Prevot tests Palonesess's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Prevot looks to land a combination but Palonesess avoids it well. #TD2#
Palonesess looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Prevot!#ES#
Prevot bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#CL2#
Palonesess moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guilhaume Prevot dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Palonesess drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Prevot manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Palonesess is trying to trip Prevot. He has hold of a leg but Prevot is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Palonesess persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Palonesess looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Prevot is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Palonesess frees his head nicely. Oh but Prevot has switched to an armbar! Palonesess is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Guilhaume Prevot!
Our winner, Guilhaume Prevot, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Altintop Palonesess stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit happends!!! '.

Event: KAMIKAZE 71: Viva Victoria!
Date: Jan 12, 2018

#R1##TD#
Palonesess gets a double leg takedown into Abumbu's guard.
Palonesess stands and throws Abumbu's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Palonesess has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Abumbu is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Palonesess yanks on the arm and Abumbu is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Palonesess.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Altintop Palonesess!
Our winner, Altintop Palonesess, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: KAMIKAZE 68: Holy Night
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Wooten chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Palonesess can pounce on him.
Wooten slips a jab and a cross from Palonesess.
Palonesess misses with a combination
and Wooten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Palonesess throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wooten counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Palonesess misses with a takedown
and Wooten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooten looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Palonesess fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palonesess with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wooten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kev Wooten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Altintop Palonesess.
Palonesess walks straight into a right hand from Wooten - that's dropped him! Wooten jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Palonesess from any more punishment! Palonesess complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kev Wooten!
A very excited looking Kev Wooten made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Altintop Palonesess spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit happends!!! '.

Event: KAMIKAZE 65: Zephyr
Date: Dec 01, 2017

#R1#
Palonesess slips under a jab.
Duff misses with a hook. Palonesess ducked under it nicely.
Duff throws a jab when Palonesess was well out of range.
Duff loads up on a big right hand but Palonesess slips the punch.
Palonesess ducks under a wild hook from Duff.
Palonesess wants to counter with a clinch but Duff pushes him away.
Danny Duff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palonesess displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duff throws out the jab. #CL2#
Palonesess moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Duff misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Duff breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by Duff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palonesess moves away from the strike by Duff. #TD2#
Palonesess looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duff tries to kick Palonesess off but Palonesess keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Duff's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Duff tries to kick Palonesess off but Palonesess keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Palonesess misses with a wild combination.
Palonesess slips under a jab from Duff.
Palonesess has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Duff finds it's way round the side to connect with Palonesess's head.
Duff throws an overhand right that lands on Palonesess's shoulder, as Palonesess tries to avoid the shot.
Duff missing with a left hand there. Palonesess was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duff looks to land a right hand but Palonesess moved out of range.#TD2#
Palonesess shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Duff is trying to defend but Palonesess finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Palonesess keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Palonesess working the head and body with strikes.
Palonesess sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Duff wants to get back to his feet.
Palonesess with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Duff is looking to escape.
Duff is not content to let Palonesess control the position.#T3#
Duff is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Palonesess misses with a wild body shot.
Duff throws a big shot that misses.
Palonesess fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Palonesess ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Palonesess is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Duff rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Palonesess moves into the clinch.
Palonesess tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Duff smiles and moves away.
Palonesess staying out of range there.
Duff throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Palonesess counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Duff!
Duff is trying to get back to his feet.
Duff is looking to get back to his feet here but Palonesess is keeping cool and he's managed to take Duff's back.#SUB2#
Palonesess is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Duff knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Duff for a finish. #T4#
Palonesess tries to get the hooks in deep but Duff pushed the leg off.
Duff is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
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!#SUB2#
Palonesess is persistently looking for the submission but Duff is defending it well.
Duff is trying to stand back up.
Palonesess is riding his opponent, not letting Duff buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Altintop Palonesess will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Duff throws a poor cross that misses
and Palonesess counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Duff thinking.
Palonesess bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Altintop Palonesess is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Palonesess decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Palonesess is keen to just control but Duff is a slippery customer.
Duff is trying to stand back up but Palonesess is controlling him
Palonesess is trying to control the action in half guard but Duff is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Palonesess stops Duff from getting back to his feet.
Palonesess seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Palonesess content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Duff is trying to stand back up but Palonesess is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palonesess wants to take a breather but Duff is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Palonesess defending well as Duff loads up on a big left hand.
A left lands for Duff.
Nice shot by Duff.
Duff is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1##TD2#
Palonesess closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Duff did well to prevent Palonesess getting side control.
Duff wants to get back to his feet.
Palonesess wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duff keeps working.
Duff wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Palonesess is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Duff is trying to stand up here but Palonesess is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Duff is kicking away at Palonesess from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Palonesess grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Duff trying to push Palonesess off... Duff taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Altintop Palonesess!
Altintop Palonesess spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: KAMIKAZE 53: Saw
Date: Sep 22, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Palonesess closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Palonesess is looking for a kimura but Carpe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Palonesess to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Palonesess is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carpe is just riding it out for now. Palonesess eventually gives up the hold.
Palonesess tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carpe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Palonesess is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carpe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Palonesess. #SUB2#
Palonesess is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Palonesess seems to be working for a kimura but Carpe defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Palonesess trying to control from Carpe's half guard. Carpe has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palonesess wants to stand and escape but instead Carpe has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Palonesess utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carpe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carpe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Palonesess holds on and takes a little breather.
We've been hearing that Carpe has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carpe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carpe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carpe stands up over Palonesess, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Palonesess trying to control the position. #T2#
Palonesess looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Palonesess is on top in guard. #REVB#
Carpe keeping moving, preventing Palonesess from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Carpe is working an open guard so Palonesess takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Palonesess takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Altintop Palonesess has been cut.
Palonesess tries to bum rush Carpe with a series of wild strikes but Carpe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Carpe moves into the clinch.#TD#
Carpe is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Palonesess can't fight it off and eventually Carpe manages to take the fight to the floor. Palonesess looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palonesess avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Carpe stopping the sweep attempt from Palonesess.
Palonesess is trying to keep Carpe in close.
Palonesess manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carpe manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SU2#
Palonesess gets to his feet. Carpe looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Carpe tries to clinch up.
Palonesess with the counter takedown but Carpe avoids it easily.
Palonesess shoots in for a takedown but Carpe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Palonesess blocks a head kick by Carpe.
Palonesess tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Carpe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Palonesess counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Carpe is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carpe is defended easily by Palonesess.#T4#
Palonesess goes for a double leg but Carpe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carpe continues to drive forward.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carpe is defended easily by Palonesess.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Carpe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carpe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Palonesess enables Carpe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Palonesess manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Carpe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Palonesess has his foot on Carpe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carpe works his way back into a safe position though.
Carpe postures up in Palonesess's guard and throws a big left but Palonesess blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Justin Carpe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Altintop Palonesess's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Carpe tries for a takedown but Palonesess sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Carpe or perhaps it was just good defense by Palonesess, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Carpe tries to keep at a distance but Palonesess has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Carpe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Palonesess throws a leg kick which misses Carpe's front leg but catches the back leg as Carpe tries to avoid it.
Carpe shoots for a double leg takedown but Palonesess sprawls well. He's pushed Carpe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Carpe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palonesess is looking to clinch but Carpe is avoiding it.
Carpe shoots for a double leg takedown but Palonesess sprawls well. He's pushed Carpe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Carpe stuffs the takedown.
Carpe misses with a head kick.
Palonesess lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Palonesess! #CL#
Carpe drives through and clinches with Palonesess against the cage.
Palonesess has Carpe pressed against the cage, preventing Carpe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Carpe tries to pull guard but Palonesess won't allow it. #TD2#
Palonesess pulls guard effortlessly.
Carpe is looking to work some ground and pound but Palonesess has wrist control.
Palonesess wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Carpe is now in half guard.
Palonesess controlling the position well.
Carpe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Nice strikes from Carpe there.
Altintop Palonesess has got the better of the ground game so far.
Palonesess tries to get to full guard but Carpe has control of the leg. #SUB#
Carpe is trying to work for a kimura but Palonesess is defending well.
Palonesess regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carpe lands a couple of digs.
Carpe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carpe connects with a couple of short punches.
Palonesess pulls Carpe in close to prevent any damage.
Palonesess looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Carpe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Palonesess is keeping the position for now.
Palonesess pulls Carpe in close to prevent any damage. #SU#
Carpe gets to his feet. Palonesess looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Carpe drives through and clinches with Palonesess against the cage. #TD#
Carpe is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Palonesess can't fight it off and eventually Carpe manages to take the fight to the floor. Palonesess looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Carpe trying to control the position from guard on top but Palonesess is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Carpe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carpe is in close to Palonesess's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Palonesess wants to sweep here but Carpe controlling him for the moment.
Palonesess pulls Carpe in close to his closed guard and prevents Carpe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Carpe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palonesess is pulling down on Carpe's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Justin Carpe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Altintop Palonesess's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Carpe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Carpe looking to score a takedown here. Palonesess is defending well but Carpe drives through and ends up in Palonesess's guard.
Carpe working some strikes from top position.
Carpe trying to control the position from guard on top but Palonesess is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palonesess pulls Carpe in close to his closed guard and prevents Carpe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Carpe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palonesess working a defensive guard here.
Carpe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carpe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Palonesess has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Carpe has passed into side control.
Carpe working the ground and pound.
Carpe misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Carpe cracks Palonesess with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Palonesess's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Carpe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Carpe working away.#T2#
Carpe working the ground and pound.
Palonesess tries to buck Carpe off but Carpe is having none of it.
Carpe happy to just control the position for now.
Palonesess can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Carpe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The strikes coming from Carpe are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Palonesess is trying to get back to half guard.
Palonesess is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Carpe is controlling him well.
Carpe creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Palonesess is looking to reverse the position.
Palonesess takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Carpe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Palonesess can't do much from the bottom here. #T4##SUB#
Carpe tries for a kimura but Palonesess is defending well.
Carpe tries to score with some ground and pound. Palonesess controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Palonesess defending against the ground and pound.
Palonesess gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Palonesess is looking to improve his position.
Altintop Palonesess has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Justin Carpe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Palonesess is refusing to be controlled, as Carpe sits in half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Carpe!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Justin Carpe waved his t-shirt featuring SHINTO's logo in front of the cameras.
Altintop Palonesess spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit happends!!! '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2017

#R1#
Irvin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Irvin wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Palonesess gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Palonesess escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Palonesess keeps the fight on the outside.
Irvin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Palonesess manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Irvin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Palonesess is fending him off so far but Irvin persists. Nope, Palonesess circles away and we're back to standing.
Palonesess steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Irvin.
Palonesess misses with a hook to the body
and Irvin counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Irvin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Irvin prevents Palonesess from improving his position.
Palonesess is looking to control Irvin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Palonesess avoid being mounted?#T1#
Palonesess wants to control but Irvin passes into side. #SUB#
Irvin tries for a kimura but Palonesess is defending well.
Irvin scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Irvin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Irvin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Palonesess wants to control but Irvin postures up.#T2#
Palonesess is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Irvin is trying to get an arm triangle but Palonesess is defending well.
Irvin advances nicely into full mount.
Irvin avoids the attempt from Palonesess to control.
Palonesess really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Irvin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Irvin has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Palonesess is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Irvin!
A victorious Paul Irvin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Altintop Palonesess stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit happends!!! '.

Event: DFC 57: Penn Vs Lijikiszcz 2
Date: Jun 30, 2017

#R1#
A left lands for Kosinski.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kosinski.
Palonesess takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Palonesess shoots for a double leg takedown but Kosinski sprawls well. He's pushed Palonesess's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kosinski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Palonesess misses with a two punch combination.
That kick from Kosinski tenderised Palonesess's leg. Palonesess is trying to keep his angry face on.
Palonesess fails with the takedown
and Kosinski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Palonesess thinking.
Kosinski lands with a nice body kick.
Palonesess takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Kosinski as he connects with a hook.
Kosinski throws a head kick that half lands.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kosinski.
Kosinski lands a front kick.
Kosinski lands with a nice body punch.
Palonesess dives in for a single leg takedown but Kosinski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altintop Palonesess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palonesess is breathing heavily.
Palonesess shoots in for a double leg but Kosinski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kosinski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Palonesess. Palonesess circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kosinski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kosinski throws a nice inside leg kick.
That kick from Kosinski tenderised Palonesess's leg. Palonesess is trying to keep his angry face on.
Palonesess seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Kosinski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kosinski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kosinski works the jab nicely.
Palonesess tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kosinski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Palonesess has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kosinski.
A lazy body kick from Palonesess
and Kosinski counters with a nice leg kick.
Altintop Palonesess seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kosinski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Palonesess's hands.
Kosinski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kosinski lands with a nice body kick.
Palonesess will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Good leg kick by Kosinski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good leg kick by Kosinski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Palonesess fails to land the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palonesess takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD#
Palonesess decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kosinski gets back to full guard.
Kosinski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Kosinski keeps trying to improve his position.
Palonesess wants to control from the top but Kosinski keeps moving.
Palonesess preventing the sweep.
Palonesess in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Palonesess trying to control but Kosinski is working from the bottom.
Palonesess missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Palonesess trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Palonesess drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kosinski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kosinski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kosinski! #REVB##T3#
Kosinski takes a little break here. Palonesess wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Palonesess struggling a bit here.
Kosinski taking a breather here.
Palonesess is trying to improve his position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kosinski misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Palonesess tries to bench press Kosinski off him but Kosinski keeps the position.
Kosinski in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Kosinski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kosinski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kosinski.
Kosinski cracks Palonesess with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kosinski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kosinski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kosinski wants it to stay on the feet.
Kosinski fakes the leg kick and cracks Palonesess in the body.
Palonesess ducks right into an uppercut from Kosinski.
Kosinski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kosinski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kosinski lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kosinski scores with a nice head shot.
Palonesess will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An inside leg kick lands from Kosinski.
Palonesess misses with a takedown
enabling Kosinski to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altintop Palonesess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Kosinski. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Palonesess shoots in and drives through. Kosinski sprawls well.
Kosinski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Palonesess throws a nice looking combination but Kosinski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Kosinski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Palonesess has time to react.
Palonesess walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kosinski.
Kosinski has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kosinski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Palonesess's sensitive parts.
Kosinski scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice uppercut lands for Kosinski. That snapped Palonesess's head back.
Kosinski scores with a head kick. Palonesess tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Palonesess finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Palonesess is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kosinski lands a body shot.
Kosinski tests Palonesess's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kosinski lands a leg kick that knocks Palonesess off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kosinski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kosinski lands with a kick to the temple. Palonesess shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Palonesess on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kosinski circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Palonesess drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Kosinski follows Palonesess to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mateusz Kosinski!
Mateusz Kosinski took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Venom Combat Sports for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Altintop Palonesess spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit happends!!! '.

Event: DFC 51: Newton Vs Neil
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Apache throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Palonesess gets a clinch. #BC#
Apache escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Apache throws a nice head kick! #CUT#
It looks like Altintop Palonesess has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Palonesess.
Apache leaves Palonesess with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Geronimo Apache seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Apache sends Palonesess crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Apache is motioning to the referee to let Palonesess up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Palonesess is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apache wants to land a leg kick but Palonesess is out of range.
Palonesess shoots in for a takedown but Apache shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Geronimo Apache has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Altintop Palonesess.
Palonesess stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Apache.
Palonesess moves in looking to clinch but Apache pushes him off.
Apache looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Apache lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Palonesess scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Palonesess fails with an attempt to clinch.
Palonesess cracks the inside of Apache's front leg. #T1##KD#
Apache drops Palonesess with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Palonesess looks back up at him and smiles so Apache waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Palonesess is still on wobbly legs! Can Apache finish him?
Apache misses with the combination.
Apache throws an overhand right that drops Palonesess like a sack of potatoes! Apache dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geronimo Apache!
Geronimo Apache bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Altintop Palonesess was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happends!!! '.

Event: DFC 44: Pate Vs Newton 2
Date: May 12, 2017

#R1#
Palonesess keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ipin looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Palonesess goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD#
Palonesess shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ipin is trying to defend but Palonesess finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nice strikes from Palonesess there. #ROC#
Ipin is rocked!
Palonesess looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ipin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ipin is still in real trouble! Can Palonesess finish him?
Palonesess is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Ipin is hurt! He's hurt bad - Palonesess fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Ipin from any more punishment! Congratulations to Palonesess! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Altintop Palonesess!
A very excited looking Altintop Palonesess made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DFC 37: Cataclysm
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Franks leaves Palonesess with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Franks throws a combination. Palonesess tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Altintop Palonesess has been cut.
A bone on bone clash there as Palonesess blocks the leg kick.
Palonesess cracks the inside of Franks's front leg.
Palonesess fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Franks checks it well.
Palonesess is looking to clinch.
Franks keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Franks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palonesess throws a knee to the head but misses.
Palonesess with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Palonesess wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Franks has him pressed against the cage.
Franks is looking for a takedown.
Franks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Palonesess's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Palonesess tries to score a power double leg takedown but Franks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Palonesess somewhat.
Franks seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Palonesess has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Franks stuffs the takedown.
Jon Franks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Altintop Palonesess.
Palonesess looks winded!
Franks looks for the body kick but Palonesess saw that one coming.
Palonesess darts in trying to clinch
letting Franks counter with a right hand.
Palonesess blocks a head kick by Franks. #CL2#
Palonesess rushes Franks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Palonesess gets control of Franks's arms and successfully pulls guard. Palonesess will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Franks stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Palonesess gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Franks.#T2#
A low kick from Palonesess misses #CL#
and Franks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Franks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Palonesess avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Franks manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Franks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Franks pulls Palonesess in close to prevent any damage.
Palonesess trying to control but Franks is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franks pulls Palonesess in close to prevent any damage.
Franks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Franks tries to get out of the position.
Palonesess controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Franks looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB#
Franks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palonesess throws an elbow that misses. Franks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Palonesess's guard. Nice move by Franks!#REVR##SU#
Franks stands up and waves to Palonesess to follow him.
Franks throws a series of strikes that have Palonesess backpedaling.
Palonesess tries to close the distance and clinch but Franks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Franks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Palonesess pinned against the cage. Palonesess gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4##CL#
Franks closes the distance and clinches.
Palonesess misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Franks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Palonesess misses with a takedown
and Franks counters with a nice uppercut.
Franks shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Palonesess gets caught napping as Franks dives in and scores a takedown. Palonesess manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Palonesess is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Franks presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palonesess prevents a takedown attempt there.
Franks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Palonesesss head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Franks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Altintop Palonesess's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Franks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Palonesess sprawls well. Palonesess wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Franks gets slowly back to his feet.
Palonesess is looking for the big counter here.
Palonesess misses with a takedown attempt
and Franks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Palonesess throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Franks's waist but Franks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Palonesess off to one side. #CL#
Franks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Franks decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palonesess.
Franks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Palonesess is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palonesess in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Palonesess throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Franks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Franks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Franks is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Franks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Palonesess fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Franks, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Franks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Palonesess uses from the top position.
Franks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Palonesess connects with a couple of short punches.
Franks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Palonesess with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SU2#
Palonesess stands and steps away. Franks gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
Palonesess looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Palonesess displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Franks.
Franks dives in for a single leg takedown but Palonesess sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Franks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Franks closes the distance and pushes Palonesess back into the cage.
Palonesess tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Franks smiles and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franks.
Palonesess shoots in for a takedown but Franks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Palonesess with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Franks moves into the clinch.#TD#
Franks successfully pulls guard.
Palonesess has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franks is adopting a defensive guard.
Jon Franks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##ES#
Franks has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Palonesess has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Franks goes for a takedown attempt but Palonesess pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Franks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Palonesess pinned against the cage. Palonesess gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Franks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jon Franks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Franks shoots in but Palonesess avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Palonesess misses with a jab, cross combination.
Franks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Palonesess shoots for a double leg takedown but Franks sprawls well. He's pushed Palonesess's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Franks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Franks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Franks is defended easily by Palonesess.
A combination from Palonesess does no damage.
Franks dives in and grabs Palonesess's left leg, looking for a takedown. Palonesess pushes down on Franks's head and hops out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franks fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jon Franks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Altintop Palonesess's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Franks circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Franks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Palonesess tries to pull guard but Franks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Franks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Palonesess smiles and moves away. #CL#
Franks pushes Palonesess up against the cage in a clinch.
Palonesess is trying to pull guard but Franks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Franks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franks tries to bum rush Palonesess with a series of wild strikes but Palonesess uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Franks misses with a low kick as Palonesess jumps back.
Palonesess is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Franks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Palonesess.
Jon Franks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Altintop Palonesess.
Palonesess takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Palonesess shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Franks defends it nicely.
Franks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Franks with a hook.#TD#
Franks decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Franks seems content to control.#SU#
Franks gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Franks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Palonesess sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Franks somewhat.#T2#
Franks fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Franks is defended easily by Palonesess.
Palonesess shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Franks defends it nicely.
Franks throws a head kick but Palonesess moves out of range. #T3#
Franks misses with a body kick.
Palonesess stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Palonesess wants it to stay on the feet.
Palonesess tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Franks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Franks shoots in looking for a takedown. Palonesess tries to sprawl out of it but Franks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Palonesess manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Palonesess tries to clinch up but Franks circles away and keeps his distance.
Franks throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Palonesess counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Franks tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Palonesess sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Franks defending well though.
Franks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palonesess can do to turn this around?
Palonesess trying to control the action but Franks is working from the bottom. #T4#
It looks like Palonesess is going to stand back up.
Palonesess missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Franks keeping control of the position.
Palonesess wants to control but Franks is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franks is trying to stand up here but Palonesess is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Franks shoots in for a takedown but Palonesess shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Altintop Palonesess has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Franks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Franks checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Franks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Franks 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Franks!
In defeat, Altintop Palonesess stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit happends!!! '.

Event: DFC 30: Total Carnage
Date: Mar 24, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Osaje tries to sprawl but Palonesess drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Osaje is looking to control Palonesess's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Osaje avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palonesess throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palonesess thows a huge punch but Osaje dodges it nicely.
Palonesess throwing shots but Osaje is blocking nicely.
Palonesess tries to pass the half guard into mount. Osaje knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Osaje looking for submissions off his back.#ES#
Osaje has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Palonesess is on him like a limpet, forcing Osaje back against the cage.
Palonesess comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #TD2#
Palonesess lands a takedown into guard. #ES#
Osaje kicks Palonesess off and gets to his feet. #T1#
Osaje changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Palonesess tries to avoid it but Osaje manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Palonesess to the ground. Palonesess escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Osaje closes this distance looking for a takedown but Palonesess circles away.#TD2#
Palonesess fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Osaje to the ground. Palonesess is now in Osaje's guard.#ES#
Osaje kicks Palonesess off and gets to his feet.
Palonesess looks winded!
A combination from Palonesess does no damage.
Osaje misses with a takedown attempt - Palonesess sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Osaje. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Palonesess. No joy for Osaje on that attempt.
Altintop Palonesess seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palonesess shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Osaje as he avoids it easily.
Osaje dives in for a single leg takedown but Palonesess sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Palonesess displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Osaje.
Palonesess tries to score a power double leg takedown but Osaje sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Palonesess somewhat.
Palonesess keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Osaje fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Osaje closes this distance looking for a takedown but Palonesess circles away.
Osaje fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Palonesess avoids it really well and circles away.
Palonesess's coach down at Arvins Bootcamp was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Palonesess's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Palonesess closes the distance looking to clinch
and Osaje counters with a one-two to the body.
Osaje will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Osaje dives in and scores a takedown into Palonesess's guard.
Osaje trying to control but Palonesess is working from the bottom.
Osaje throwing strikes but missing.
Palonesess wants to stand up but Osaje is controlling him. #T3#
Osaje slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Palonesess is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Osaje forces his way into half guard.
Osaje not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Osaje scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Osaje has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Osaje controlling the pace.
Osaje has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Osaje tries to pass to full mount but Palonesess defends it.
Palonesess keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Osaje not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Palonesess looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Palonesess is defending against the submission attempts here by Osaje. #SUB#
Osaje is working for a kimura but Palonesess is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Art Osaje dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Palonesess tries to sprawl but Osaje drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Osaje wants to control but Palonesess is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Osaje is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #ES2#
Palonesess makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD#
Osaje drives through with a takedown into Palonesess's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Palonesess keeping moving, preventing Osaje from controlling successfully.
Osaje seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Palonesess is breathing heavily.
Osaje throws a strike but Palonesess rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
Osaje is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Osaje looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Osaje not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Osaje is pulling down on Palonesess's head to control his posture.
Palonesess wanted to stand there but Osaje had control of the position.
Palonesess throwing strikes from guard but Osaje blocks nicely.
Osaje looking for a sweep. Not yet Osaje, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Osaje is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Osaje trying to control the position.
Palonesess is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Palonesess must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Osaje is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Palonesess is aware though and is defending well.
Art Osaje overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Osaje utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Palonesess scoring with punches to the head and body.
Palonesess slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3##SUB#
Osaje working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palonesess doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Palonesess manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Osaje has momentary wrist control but Palonesess slips an elbow through the middle.
Palonesess lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Osaje looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Palonesess wants to control from the top but Osaje keeps moving.
Osaje avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Osaje holds on and takes a little breather.
Osaje looking to control but Palonesess passes into half guard.
Osaje is not content to let Palonesess control the position.
Palonesess missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Osaje trying to hold on to Palonesess's head to control him but Palonesess postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Osaje is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Palonesess gets caught flat footed, as Osaje shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Palonesess has his feet on Osaje's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Altintop Palonesess showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Osaje drives through with a takedown into guard.
Osaje throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Palonesess keeping moving, preventing Osaje from controlling successfully.
Osaje trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Osaje controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osaje throws a strike but Palonesess rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
Osaje controls Palonesess momentarily but Palonesess frees himself.
Palonesess takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Osaje wants to sweep but no luck.
Palonesess throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Palonesess working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Osaje had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Palonesess defends it easily.
Osaje wants to get back to his feet but Palonesess is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Osaje is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Palonesess is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Palonesess wanted to stand there but Osaje had control of the position.
Osaje avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Osaje working for a triangle but Palonesess defends it easily.
Palonesess is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Palonesess throws a right and a left that Osaje avoids nicely.
Osaje fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Osaje fails with a takedown attempt.
Palonesess throws a counter combo.#T3##TD2#
Palonesess fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Osaje sprawls well initially but Palonesess persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Palonesess thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Osaje's head.
Osaje has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Palonesess is working away from the top position though.
Osaje avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Palonesess.
Osaje is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Palonesess thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Osaje's head.
Palonesess not doing much here.
Palonesess misses with a head shot. Osaje uses the momentum to regain guard. #T4#
Palonesess throws an elbow that misses. Osaje uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Palonesess's guard. Nice move by Osaje!#REVR#
Osaje works over Palonesess with some ground and pound from guard.
Osaje looking to sit in guard and control but Palonesess gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Osaje is on top in guard. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Altintop Palonesess.
I think Palonesess 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DFC 24: Dalton Vs Hobson
Date: Mar 01, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Palonesess shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Palonesess showed some decent athleticism there.
Foliang regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Foliang has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Palonesess should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Foliang has tightened it up now! Palonesess 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 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Edward Foliang!
The defeated Altintop Palonesess had this to say: 'Shit happends!!! '.

Event: DFC 18: Demolition
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Palonesess defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Apache.
Apache fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Palonesess avoids it really well and circles away.
Palonesess changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Apache misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Altintop Palonesess has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geronimo Apache.
Palonesess wants to clinch up but Apache keeps it at a distance.
Apache is looking for the big counter here.
No luck for Apache with that takedown attempt.
Palonesess throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Palonesess fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Apache manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Apache.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apache shoots in looking for a takedown. Palonesess tries to sprawl out of it but Apache keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Palonesess manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Apache throws a push kick but Palonesess slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Apache scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Palonesess is not content to let Apache control the position. #T1#
Palonesess is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Apache off and has taken his back!
Palonesess has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Apache.
Apache trying to control the position but Palonesess manages to sink in the hooks.
Apache tries to roll but Palonesess sticks to his back.
Apache turns into Palonesess and is now in his guard.
Palonesess utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Apache slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Apache lands a couple of elbows.
Apache with a nice head shot there.
Apache is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Palonesess is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apache postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Apache gets to his feet. Palonesess looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Apache will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Apache shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Apache was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Palonesess is looking to get back to his feet here but Apache is keeping cool and he's managed to take Palonesess's back.#SUB2#
Apache working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T3##SUB2#
Apache working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Palonesess is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Apache has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Palonesess taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Geronimo Apache!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Geronimo Apache made sure he mentioned Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Altintop Palonesess was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happends!!! '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2017

#R1##TD#
Potter gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palonesess controlling the position for now.
Palonesess makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Palonesess.
Palonesess working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Potter. #SUB2#
Palonesess is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Potter defends well.
Potter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Palonesess has his foot on Potter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Potter works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Potter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Potter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Palonesess's head.#T1#
Palonesess is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Potter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Potter tries to stand but Palonesess is controlling from the bottom.
Potter is working Palonesess over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Potter distracts Palonesess with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SU#
Potter stands and steps away. Palonesess gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Palonesess goes for a double leg but Potter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Potter continues to drive forward.
Palonesess fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Potter looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Palonesess!
Potter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Palonesess tries to improve position but can't.
Palonesess manages to work his way to half guard, despite Potter's best efforts.#SUB#
Potter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Potter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Potter landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Palonesess is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Potter working Palonesess over with strikes.
Palonesess wants to control but Potter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Palonesess is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Potter scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Palonesess looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Palonesess looks winded!
Potter is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Potter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Potter there.
Palonesess is trying to escape back to his feet but Potter uses the scramble to pass into side control. #SUB#
Potter tries for a kimura but Palonesess is defending well.
Potter scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Potter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Palonesess is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duncan Potter dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Palonesess closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Potter did well to prevent Palonesess getting side control.#SUB2#
Palonesess is trying to work for a kimura but Potter is defending well.
Palonesess is looking to take a break and control but Potter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter keeping hold of Palonesess's head, controlling as best he can. #T1#
Palonesess not landing any meaningful shots this time.
It looks like Palonesess is going to stand back up.
Palonesess not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Palonesess misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Potter.
Palonesess shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Potter counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Potter scores with a takedown into Palonesess's guard.#ES2#
Palonesess has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Potter has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2#
Palonesess avoiding damage as Potter throws knees to the body.
Palonesess looking to throw knees to the head but Potter is blocking nicely.
Potter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Potter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palonesess can do to turn this around?
Potter managing to block the knees to the body from Palonesess.
Palonesess is breathing heavily.
Potter is pressed up against the cage. Palonesess has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Potter down to the mat. Potter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Potter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Potter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Potter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Palonesess, who protects the arm well.
Duncan Potter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Palonesess reaches up around Potter's neck trying to control. But Potter takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Palonesess! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Palonesess is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Potter celebrates the victory with the fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Duncan Potter!
Altintop Palonesess spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit happends!!! '.

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