Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2020

#R1#
Giovinazzi shoots in looking for a takedown. Kamchybekov tries to sprawl out of it but Giovinazzi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kamchybekov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Kamchybekov drives through with a takedown into Giovinazzi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kamchybekov is looking to work some ground and pound but Giovinazzi has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giovinazzi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kamchybekov throwing strikes from guard but Giovinazzi blocks nicely.
Kamchybekov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kamchybekov landing some decent shots from guard.
Kamchybekov distracts Giovinazzi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Giovinazzi wants to sweep here but Kamchybekov controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giovinazzi throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kamchybekov stands up over Giovinazzi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Giovinazzi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kamchybekov landing with the ground and pound.
Giovinazzi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #T1#
Giovinazzi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kamchybekov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Giovinazzi throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Giovinazzi thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Giovinazzi lands a decent shot there.
Kamchybekov won't allow Giovinazzi to sweep him here.
Kamchybekov stands up over Giovinazzi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Giovinazzi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kamchybekov stopping the sweep attempt from Giovinazzi.
Giovinazzi tries to strike from the bottom.
Kamchybekov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Giovinazzi on the ground.
Kamchybekov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Giovinazzi's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamchybekov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Giovinazzi scores with a nice shot.
Giovinazzi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kamchybekov's guard. #REVB#
Giovinazzi looks winded!#SUB#
Kamchybekov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Giovinazzi advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Giovinazzi wants to work for an arm triangle but Kamchybekov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Kamchybekov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kamchybekov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Kamchybekov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kamchybekov wants to improve his position but Giovinazzi is controlling well. #SUB2#
Kamchybekov is defending against the submission attempts here by Giovinazzi. #SUB#
Kamchybekov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Giovinazzi seems to be working for a kimura but Kamchybekov defends the submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Giovinazzi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kamchybekov tries to roll over but Giovinazzi keeps him under control.#T3##SUB2#
Giovinazzi is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Kamchybekov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kamchybekov is defending against the submission attempts here by Giovinazzi. #SUB#
Kamchybekov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kamchybekov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Giovinazzi seems to be working for a kimura but Kamchybekov defends the submission attempt.
Kamchybekov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kamchybekov tries to get out of the position.#T4##SUB2#
Giovinazzi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kamchybekov defends it well. #SUB2#
Giovinazzi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kamchybekov is just riding it out for now. Giovinazzi eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Kamchybekov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Giovinazzi pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kamchybekov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kamchybekov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Giovinazzi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kamchybekov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Giovinazzi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kamchybekov has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marchiano Giovinazzi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kamchybekov slaps away a takedown attempt from Giovinazzi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Giovinazzi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kamchybekov's waist but Kamchybekov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Giovinazzi off to one side.
Giovinazzi goes for a double leg but Kamchybekov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kamchybekov continues to drive forward.
Kamchybekov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bekbulat Kamchybekov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marchiano Giovinazzi.
Kamchybekov stuffs the takedown.
Kamchybekov throws a series of punches but Giovinazzi avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Kamchybekov gets a clinch. #BC#
Kamchybekov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Kamchybekov scores with a takedown into Giovinazzi's guard.
Kamchybekov scoring with some ground and pound.
Kamchybekov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Giovinazzi wants to sweep but no luck.
Kamchybekov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Giovinazzi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kamchybekov postures up and lands a big shot to Giovinazzi's brow.
Giovinazzi is breathing heavily.
Kamchybekov works over Giovinazzi with some ground and pound from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamchybekov landing with the ground and pound.
Kamchybekov lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Giovinazzi striking off his back but it's not causing Kamchybekov any problems.
Kamchybekov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Giovinazzi is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Kamchybekov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Giovinazzi defends it easily.#SUB#
Kamchybekov is looking for a triangle but Giovinazzi pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Giovinazzi 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.
Kamchybekov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Giovinazzi can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Giovinazzi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Giovinazzi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Kamchybekov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Giovinazzi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Giovinazzi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Kamchybekov is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2##SUB#
Kamchybekov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Giovinazzi defends it easily.#SUB#
Kamchybekov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Giovinazzi 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. #SUB#
Kamchybekov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Kamchybekov working for a triangle but Giovinazzi defends it easily. #SUB2#
Giovinazzi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Giovinazzi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kamchybekov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Giovinazzi has managed to get both his arms back between Kamchybekov's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB2#
Giovinazzi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Giovinazzi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Giovinazzi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Giovinazzi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Kamchybekov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Giovinazzi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Kamchybekov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Giovinazzi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Giovinazzi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Giovinazzi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Kamchybekov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Giovinazzi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Giovinazzi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Kamchybekov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Giovinazzi is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Giovinazzi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Giovinazzi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Kamchybekov looking for a guillotine here but Giovinazzi defends easily. #SUB#
Kamchybekov is looking for a triangle but Giovinazzi pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Giovinazzi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Giovinazzi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kamchybekov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Giovinazzi drops back looking for a leg! Kamchybekov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kamchybekov manages to kick Giovinazzi off! Giovinazzi jumps back into Kamchybekov's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bekbulat Kamchybekov dominated that second round.
That's time! Kamchybekov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Giovinazzi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Kamchybekov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Giovinazzi on his heels. He'll look to pass Giovinazzi's guard now, I'm sure.
Giovinazzi throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kamchybekov lands a couple of digs.
Kamchybekov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Giovinazzi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Kamchybekov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kamchybekov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Giovinazzi is trying to work for a kimura but Kamchybekov is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Kamchybekov actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Kamchybekov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kamchybekov is defending against the submission attempts here by Giovinazzi. #SUB#
Kamchybekov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Giovinazzi is trying to work for a kimura but Kamchybekov is defending well.
Giovinazzi prevents Kamchybekov from improving his position.#SUB2#
Giovinazzi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kamchybekov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Kamchybekov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB2#
Giovinazzi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Kamchybekov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kamchybekov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Giovinazzi pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Giovinazzi in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kamchybekov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Giovinazzi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marchiano Giovinazzi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2020

#R1#
Spencer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Giovinazzi shoots in looking for a takedown but Spencer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Giovinazzi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spencer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Giovinazzi is defended easily by Spencer.
Giovinazzi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spencer's waist but Spencer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Giovinazzi off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marchiano Giovinazzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Giovinazzi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spencer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Giovinazzi somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Spencer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Giovinazzi fails with the takedown.
Spencer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spencer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Giovinazzi if he has to take too many more of those.
Giovinazzi is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Spencer has knocked Giovinazzi down with a huge combo! Spencer steps away and waves a wobbly Giovinazzi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Giovinazzi is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Marchiano Giovinazzi has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spencer goes for a small jab and connects. Now Spencer goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Giovinazzi stumbles back but Spencer runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Giovinazzi to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Giovinazzi will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sam Spencer!
An out of breath Sam Spencer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2020

#R1##TD#
Giovinazzi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Giovinazzi 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. #SUB#
Giovinazzi is working for a kimura but Dawsari is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Giovinazzi is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Giovinazzi is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Giovinazzi seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Giovinazzi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Giovinazzi in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Dawsari tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Giovinazzi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marchiano Giovinazzi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2020

#R1#
Giovinazzi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dawsari swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Dawsari darts in and clinches Giovinazzi up against the cage.#TD2#
Giovinazzi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dawsari is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Giovinazzi to the mat. Giovinazzi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dawsari looks winded!
Giovinazzi throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Giovinazzi trying to strike off his back.
Giovinazzi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Giovinazzi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Giovinazzi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Dawsari working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Giovinazzi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Giovinazzi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Giovinazzi drops back looking for a leg! Dawsari is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dawsari manages to kick Giovinazzi off! Giovinazzi jumps back into Dawsari's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giovinazzi advances to half guard. #SUB#
Giovinazzi is working for a submission of some sort.
Giovinazzi prevents Dawsari from improving his position.
Giovinazzi 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.#T1##SUB2#
Dawsari looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Dawsari is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Giovinazzi pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Giovinazzi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Giovinazzi is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dawsari is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marchiano Giovinazzi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2020

#R1#
Giovinazzi looks for a takedown but Te Tai sprawls well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Giovinazzi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Te Tai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Giovinazzi somewhat.#CL2#
Te Tai moves into the clinch.#BC#
Giovinazzi breaks from the clinch.
Giovinazzi fails with the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Te Tai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marchiano Giovinazzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Te Tai closes the distance and clinches.
Giovinazzi tries to score a body lock takedown but Te Tai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Te Tai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Giovinazzi avoids the head kick by Te Tai. #KD2#
Te Tai lands a head kick that stumbles Giovinazzi and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC2#
Giovinazzi is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Marchiano Giovinazzi has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Te Tai gets to his feet. Giovinazzi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Oh Giovinazzi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Te Tai throws a quick head kick that knocks Giovinazzi silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Te Tai is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Motu Te Tai!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2020

#R1#
Giovinazzi closes the distance and clinches up with Dawsari, looking for a takedown. Giovinazzi pushes Dawsari against the cage but Dawsari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dawsari looks winded!
Giovinazzi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Giovinazzi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marchiano Giovinazzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Giovinazzi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dawsari swivels and escapes.
Giovinazzi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a double leg but Dawsari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown but Dawsari shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Giovinazzi shoots for a double leg takedown but Dawsari sprawls well. He's pushed Giovinazzi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Giovinazzi is defended easily by Dawsari.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown but Dawsari shows good takedown defense.
Giovinazzi moves out of range of the leg kick from Dawsari.#TD2#
Dawsari drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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.
Giovinazzi gets back to half guard.
Giovinazzi missing with punches from the bottom. #T1#
Dawsari thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Giovinazzi's head.
Giovinazzi 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.
Giovinazzi punching from the bottom.
Dawsari blocks the strikes from Giovinazzi.
Giovinazzi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Dawsari is looking to advance position but Giovinazzi won't allow it.
Giovinazzi is pressing down on Dawsari's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dawsari in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Giovinazzi throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Giovinazzi tries to strike from the bottom.
Giovinazzi will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Giovinazzi will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Giovinazzi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Giovinazzi tries to strike from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Giovinazzi trying to strike off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Dawsari closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dawsari lands in his opponent's guard.
Giovinazzi 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##T2##SUB#
Giovinazzi is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Giovinazzi wants to work for an arm triangle but Dawsari is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Dawsari is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Giovinazzi pulls his head out easily.
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!#SUB#
Giovinazzi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dawsari has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Giovinazzi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dawsari is just riding it out for now. Giovinazzi eventually gives up the hold.
Giovinazzi passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Giovinazzi has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Dawsari is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marchiano Giovinazzi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2020

#R1#
Giovinazzi fails with the takedown.
Dawsari is breathing heavily.
Dawsari misses with a jab, cross combination.
Giovinazzi misses with a takedown attempt - Dawsari sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Giovinazzi.
Abdullah Dawsari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marchiano Giovinazzi.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dawsari sprawls well. Dawsari wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Giovinazzi gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Giovinazzi is defended easily by Dawsari.
Giovinazzi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Giovinazzi dives in and grabs Dawsari's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dawsari pushes down on Giovinazzi's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giovinazzi shoots for a double leg takedown but Dawsari sprawls well. He's pushed Giovinazzi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Giovinazzi shoots for a double leg takedown but Dawsari sprawls well. He's pushed Giovinazzi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Giovinazzi has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Dawsari closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Giovinazzi quickly recovers to half guard.
Giovinazzi misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T1#
Giovinazzi missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB#
Giovinazzi is defending against the submission attempts here by Dawsari.
Giovinazzi missing with punches from the bottom.
Giovinazzi gets back to full guard.
Giovinazzi striking off his back but it's not causing Dawsari any problems.
Giovinazzi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Giovinazzi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dawsari is just riding it out for now. Giovinazzi eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Dawsari looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB2#
Giovinazzi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dawsari sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Dawsari actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Giovinazzi wants to work for an arm triangle but Dawsari is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Giovinazzi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Giovinazzi is trying for a kimura here. Dawsari looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Giovinazzi wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marchiano Giovinazzi!

Event: WPFA 8: Copeland vs Simpson 2
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
Giovinazzi shoots for a double leg takedown but Olgertpeposhi sprawls well. He's pushed Giovinazzi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Giovinazzi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Olgertpeposhi stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marchiano Giovinazzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good shot there by Olgertpeposhi.
Giovinazzi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Olgertpeposhi tries to avoid it but Giovinazzi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Olgertpeposhi to the ground. Olgertpeposhi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Giovinazzi.
Giovinazzi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Olgertpeposhi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Giovinazzi somewhat.
Giovinazzi is breathing heavily.
Olgertpeposhi connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Olgertpeposhi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Giovinazzi!
Olgertpeposhi working the ground and pound from side control.
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!
Olgertpeposhi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Giovinazzi down.
Olgertpeposhi working the ground and pound.
Olgertpeposhi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Olgertpeposhi scoring with punches from side control.
Olgertpeposhi cracks Giovinazzi with a big right hand but Giovinazzi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #ROC2#
Giovinazzi is rocked!
Olgertpeposhi is working Giovinazzi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Oh Giovinazzi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Olgertpeposhi scoring with punches and elbows.
Olgertpeposhi working the body and head with strikes.
Olgertpeposhi in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Giovinazzi looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Olgertpeposhi turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beytullah Olgertpeposhi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2019

#R1#
Giovinazzi tries for a takedown but Joong Ho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Joong Ho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Giovinazzi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Joong Ho is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Giovinazzi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Giovinazzi looks for a takedown but Joong Ho sprawls well.
Kyung Joong Ho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marchiano Giovinazzi.#CL#
Joong Ho pushes Giovinazzi up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Joong Ho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joong Ho swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Joong Ho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joong Ho throws a combination. Giovinazzi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Joong Ho lands a brutal head kick. Giovinazzi looks out on his feet and Joong Ho throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Kyung Joong Ho!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2019

#R1#
Giovinazzi tries for a takedown but Escobar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Escobar!
Giovinazzi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Escobar pinned against the cage. Escobar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #KD#
Escobar throws a left that rocks Giovinazzi and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Escobar dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Giovinazzi regain composure! #ROC#
Giovinazzi is rocked!
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Escobar stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Giovinazzi is still on wobbly legs! Can Escobar finish him?
Giovinazzi darts in looking for a takedown but Escobar gets double underhooks and turns Giovinazzi into the cage.
Juan Carlos Escobar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marchiano Giovinazzi.
Escobar cracks Giovinazzi's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Giovinazzi slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Escobar can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juan Carlos Escobar!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2019

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Giovinazzi.
Lyons appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Giovinazzi is defended easily by Lyons.
Giovinazzi fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee Lyons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marchiano Giovinazzi.#TD#
Lyons gets a takedown into half guard.
Lyons working the head and body with strikes.
Lyons really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Giovinazzi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Giovinazzi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Giovinazzi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giovinazzi missing with punches from the bottom.
Lyons is nestled in close to Giovinazzi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Giovinazzi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Giovinazzi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lyons has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lyons postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lyons stopping the sweep attempt from Giovinazzi.#T1#
Giovinazzi striking off his back but it's not causing Lyons any problems.
Lyons is working Giovinazzi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Giovinazzi striking off his back but it's not causing Lyons any problems.
Giovinazzi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lyons is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lyons scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC#
Giovinazzi is rocked!
Giovinazzi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Giovinazzi is still in real trouble! Can Lyons finish him?
Giovinazzi tries to strike from the bottom.
Giovinazzi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Giovinazzi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lyons knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Giovinazzi on the ground.
Lyons lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lyons gets to his feet and stands over Giovinazzi, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Giovinazzi felt that one! Lyons unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Giovinazzi from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Lyons!
A very excited looking Lee Lyons rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2019

#R1#
Giovinazzi shoots in but no luck this time.
Giovinazzi shoots in looking for a takedown. Mendes tries to sprawl out of it but Giovinazzi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mendes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mendes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Mendes shoots in and gets a takedown into Giovinazzi's guard.
Giovinazzi will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mendes passes Giovinazzi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Giovinazzi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Giovinazzi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Mendes drops back looking for a leg! Giovinazzi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Giovinazzi manages to kick Mendes off! Mendes jumps back into Giovinazzi's guard.
Mendes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mendes 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.
Mendes blocks the strikes from Giovinazzi. #T1#
Mendes blocks the strikes from Giovinazzi. #SUB#
Mendes wants to work for an arm triangle but Giovinazzi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Mendes seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Giovinazzi is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fernando Mendes!
After winning the bout, Fernando Mendes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2019

#R1#
Giovinazzi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Onolunose pinned against the cage. Onolunose gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Giovinazzi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Onolunose is fending him off so far but Giovinazzi persists. Nope, Onolunose circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Onolunose scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Onolunose working over Giovinazzi with some ground and pound. Giovinazzi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Giovinazzi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Giovinazzi.
Onolunose loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Giovinazzi is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Onolunose has his foot on Giovinazzi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Giovinazzi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Onolunose looking for a guillotine here but Giovinazzi defends easily. #SUB2#
Onolunose is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Giovinazzi is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Onolunose is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Giovinazzi is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Onolunose had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Giovinazzi defends it easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Onolunose can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Giovinazzi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Giovinazzi 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. #T1##SUB2#
Onolunose working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Giovinazzi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Giovinazzi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Giovinazzi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Giovinazzi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Giovinazzi 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. #SUB2#
Onolunose throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Giovinazzi drops back looking for a leg! Onolunose is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Onolunose manages to kick Giovinazzi off! Giovinazzi jumps back into Onolunose's guard. #SUB2#
Onolunose has his foot on Giovinazzi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Giovinazzi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Giovinazzi drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Giovinazzi seems to have locked his on tight now - Onolunose screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Giovinazzi, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Marchiano Giovinazzi!

Event: RRFC 14: Sir vs Diaz
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Giovinazzi shoots in for a double leg but Fox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fox connects with the punch.#CL#
Fox clinches up against the cage.
Giovinazzi working hard to break the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Fox has been working on his elbows in the gym.#BC#
Fox manages to break the clinch.
Giovinazzi has a takedown stuffed.
An attempted straight right counter from Fox misses the target.
Giovinazzi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fox counters with a nice body shot.
Jack Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marchiano Giovinazzi.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Giovinazzi.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown but Fox shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fox lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown but Fox shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Fox was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fox lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fox lands with a nice body punch.
Giovinazzi looks winded!
Giovinazzi closes the distance and clinches up with Fox, looking for a takedown. Giovinazzi pushes Fox against the cage but Fox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fox seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fox connects with a body shot that sends Giovinazzi's belly button to the back.
Fox throws a shot to the body.
Giovinazzi shoots and misses
and Fox counters with a left and a right that stings Giovinazzi. #T1##CL#
Fox takes the fight into the clinch.
Giovinazzi is trying to drag Fox to the mat but Fox just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fox.
Fox leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fox keeps control of Giovinazzi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fox slowing the pace effectively.
Fox stops a takedown attempt from Giovinazzi.
Nice body punch from Fox.
Fox will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Giovinazzi up against the cage.
Giovinazzi is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Fox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Giovinazzi tries for a takedown but Fox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fox!
Fox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donk. Fox catches Giovinazzi right on the button with a cross.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a double leg but Fox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Giovinazzi with that takedown attempt.
Fox slaps away a takedown attempt from Giovinazzi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Fox was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fox misses with a few strikes there.
Giovinazzi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
Fox instigates a clinch.
Fox pushes Giovinazzi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Fox. #ROC#
Giovinazzi is rocked!
Fox lands with a light punch inside.
Giovinazzi is still on wobbly legs! Can Fox finish him?
A hook to the body from Fox. #BC#
Fox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
BOOM! Fox lands a beautiful left hook that drops Giovinazzi. Giovinazzi tries to recover but Fox is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Giovinazzi lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Fox!
A relieved looking Jack Fox thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RRFC 11: Neil vs Pereira
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Giovinazzi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dettman avoids it really well and circles away.
Giovinazzi fails to land the takedown.
Dettman slaps away a takedown attempt from Giovinazzi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marchiano Giovinazzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dettman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Giovinazzi eats them both and turns towards Dettman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dettman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Giovinazzi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Dettman misses its intended target.
Giovinazzi shoots in but Dettman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Giovinazzi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dettman is fending him off so far but Giovinazzi persists. Nope, Dettman circles away and we're back to standing.
Dettman leaves Giovinazzi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Giovinazzi is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giovinazzi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dettman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Giovinazzi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dettman avoids it really well and circles away.
Dettman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dettman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Giovinazzi shoots in and drives through. Dettman sprawls well.
Dettman fails to land with a series of punches.
Giovinazzi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dettman throws a nice looking combination but Giovinazzi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dettman cracks Giovinazzi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dettman throws a right hand that Giovinazzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Giovinazzi also avoids with ease.
Giovinazzi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Giovinazzi is defended easily by Dettman.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dettman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Giovinazzi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dettman pinned against the cage. Dettman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dettman throws a right and a left that Giovinazzi avoids nicely.
Dettman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Giovinazzi tries to counter with a takedown but Dettman is quick to defend against it.
Giovinazzi defending well as Dettman loads up on a big left hand.
Giovinazzi looks for a takedown but Dettman sprawls well.
Dettman throws a series of punches but Giovinazzi avoids them all with ease.
Giovinazzi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dettman swivels and escapes.
A little jabbing left from Dettman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Dettman scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Giovinazzi fails with a takedown attempt.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Giovinazzi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dettman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Giovinazzi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Giovinazzi.
Dettman connects with a jab.
Giovinazzi dives in and grabs Dettman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dettman pushes down on Giovinazzi's head and hops out.
Dettman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Giovinazzi misses with a takedown attempt - Dettman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Dettman.
Dettman throws a right and a left that Giovinazzi avoids nicely.
Giovinazzi has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Dettman manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Giovinazzi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dettman's waist but Dettman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Giovinazzi off to one side.
Dettman swinging wildly here.
Giovinazzi tries to counter with a takedown but Dettman is quick to defend against it.
Nice sprawl there from Dettman as Giovinazzi shoots in.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dettman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Giovinazzi's head.
Giovinazzi misses with a takedown attempt - Dettman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dettman as he jumps to the side.
Dettman misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Giovinazzi dives in for a single leg takedown but Dettman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Giovinazzi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dettman.
Giovinazzi shoots for a takedown but Dettman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
George Dettman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Giovinazzi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dettman throws a nice looking combination but Giovinazzi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Giovinazzi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Giovinazzi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Giovinazzi shoots in but Dettman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dettman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dettman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Giovinazzi eats them both and turns towards Dettman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Giovinazzi fails to land the takedown.
Dettman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Dettman 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#
Dettman slaps away a takedown attempt from Giovinazzi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Giovinazzi shoots for a takedown but Dettman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a double leg but Dettman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marchiano Giovinazzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dettman misses with a wild combination.
Dettman misses with a series of wild punches.
Giovinazzi shoots in looking for a takedown but Dettman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Giovinazzi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dettman is looking for the big counter here.
Dettman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Giovinazzi has a takedown stuffed.
Marchiano Giovinazzi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Giovinazzi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dettman circles away.
Dettman is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dettman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Giovinazzi circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dettman as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sloppy strikes from Dettman. Those never looked like landing.
Giovinazzi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dettman is fending him off so far but Giovinazzi persists. Nope, Dettman circles away and we're back to standing.
As Giovinazzi backs off Dettman throws a huge counter combo but Giovinazzi manages to avoid it all.
Dettman fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Dettman stuffs the takedown attempt from Giovinazzi. Giovinazzi gets slowly back to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Dettman scores with a four punch combination!
Dettman leaves Giovinazzi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No joy there for Dettman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dettman slaps away a takedown attempt from Giovinazzi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dettman stuffs the takedown.
Giovinazzi slips a jab and a cross from Dettman.
Giovinazzi tries for a takedown but Dettman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Dettman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dettman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Giovinazzi.
Some wild striking there from Dettman.
Dettman stuffs the takedown attempt from Giovinazzi. Giovinazzi gets slowly back to his feet.
Giovinazzi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dettman defends well and Giovinazzi ends up having to push Dettman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dettman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dettman misses with a two punch combination.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown but Dettman shows good takedown defense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Giovinazzi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Giovinazzi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dettman defends it nicely.
George Dettman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Dettman does no damage.
Dettman misses with an uppercut.
Dettman throws a series of punches but Giovinazzi moves out of range.
Giovinazzi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dettman's waist but Dettman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Giovinazzi off to one side.
Dettman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Giovinazzi.
Giovinazzi tries for a takedown but Dettman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dettman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Giovinazzi attempts a counter takedown but Dettman avoids it well and moves away.
Dettman misses with a two punch combination.
Giovinazzi shoots in looking for a takedown. Dettman tries to sprawl out of it but Giovinazzi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dettman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dettman throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Giovinazzi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dettman is fending him off so far but Giovinazzi persists. Nope, Dettman circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Dettman.
Giovinazzi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dettman tries to avoid it but Giovinazzi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dettman to the ground. Dettman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dettman fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Giovinazzi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Giovinazzi lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Dettman wriggles free and stands up.
Giovinazzi fails with a takedown attempt.
Dettman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Giovinazzi's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Giovinazzi goes for a double leg but Dettman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dettman continues to drive forward.
Dettman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Giovinazzi has time to react.
Giovinazzi shoots for a double leg takedown but Dettman sprawls well. He's pushed Giovinazzi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T4#
Dettman sizes up Giovinazzi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dettman as he jumps to the side.
Dettman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Giovinazzi circles away quickly and effectively.
Giovinazzi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Giovinazzi shoots in but Dettman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dettman throws a right hand that Giovinazzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Giovinazzi also avoids with ease.
Giovinazzi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Giovinazzi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A cross from Dettman lands.
Giovinazzi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dettman circles away.
Dettman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Giovinazzi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Giovinazzi with that takedown attempt.
Dettman throws a counter combo.
Giovinazzi ducks under a wild hook from Dettman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Dettman 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Giovinazzi. #SUB#
Giovinazzi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dettman has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Giovinazzi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dettman wants to get back to his feet but Giovinazzi drags him back down.#SUB#
Giovinazzi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Giovinazzi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dettman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Giovinazzi is trying to get an arm triangle but Dettman is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Giovinazzi has an Americana. Dettman didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Giovinazzi is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Giovinazzi hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Marchiano Giovinazzi!

Event: RRFC 9: Kano vs Pandens
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Giovinazzi fails with a takedown attempt.
Diemomd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Giovinazzi. That did some damage!
Giovinazzi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Giovinazzi.
Diemomd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Giovinazzi or perhaps it was just good defense by Diemomd, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marchiano Giovinazzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Giovinazzi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Giovinazzi shoots in but Diemomd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Giovinazzi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diemomd defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giovinazzi avoids a kick to the body.
Giovinazzi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diemomd defends it nicely.
A jab from Diemomd does it's job there.#T1#
Giovinazzi walks into a left hand.
Marchiano Giovinazzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Diemomd as Giovinazzi shoots in.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diemomd.
Diemomd tries to land a front kick but Giovinazzi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Giovinazzi looks for a takedown but Diemomd sprawls well.
Giovinazzi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Giovinazzi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Giovinazzi tries to counter with a takedown but Diemomd is quick to defend against it.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diemomd sprawls well. Diemomd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Giovinazzi gets slowly back to his feet.
Diemomd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Giovinazzi fails to land the takedown.
Giovinazzi is breathing heavily.
Diemomd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barry Diemomd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diemomd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diemomd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Giovinazzi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Giovinazzi shoots for a double leg takedown but Diemomd sprawls well. He's pushed Giovinazzi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diemomd scores with a jab. Giovinazzi acknowledges it with a nod 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!
Diemomd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diemomd scores with a nice head shot.
Diemomd misses with a double jab.
Diemomd misses with a low kick.
Giovinazzi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Diemomd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Giovinazzi feinted with a counter takedown.
Diemomd missing with a left hand there. Giovinazzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No luck for Giovinazzi with that takedown attempt.
Giovinazzi shoots in but Diemomd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diemomd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diemomd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Giovinazzi. Giovinazzi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diemomd scores with a sloppy right hand. Giovinazzi should have avoided that one.
Diemomd lands a jab to the head.
Diemomd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Giovinazzi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diemomd sprawls and moves away.
Diemomd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Giovinazzi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diemomd throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Diemomd throws a series of punches but Giovinazzi moves out of range.
Giovinazzi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diemomd defends it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diemomd! But no joy.
Diemomd is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Giovinazzi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Giovinazzi blocks a jab.
Diemomd moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Diemomd throws an overhand right that lands on Giovinazzi's shoulder, as Giovinazzi tries to avoid the shot.
Giovinazzi feinted with a counter takedown.
Diemomd lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diemomd.
Diemomd looks to land a combination but Giovinazzi avoids it well.
Giovinazzi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diemomd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diemomd misses with a few strikes there.
Diemomd closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Giovinazzi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diemomd avoids it really well and circles away.
Diemomd stuffs the takedown.
Diemomd throws a jab but it's blocked by Giovinazzi.
Giovinazzi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diemomd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4#
Diemomd scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Diemomd throws a right hand that Giovinazzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Giovinazzi also avoids with ease.
Giovinazzi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diemomd's waist but Diemomd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Giovinazzi off to one side.
Giovinazzi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diemomd.
Diemomd lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Diemomd tries a head kick but it misses.
Giovinazzi shoots and misses
and Diemomd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Giovinazzi goes for a double leg but Diemomd avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diemomd continues to drive forward.
Diemomd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Giovinazzi's sensitive parts.
A lazy left from Diemomd finds it's target.
Diemomd throws a series of punches but Giovinazzi moves out of range.
Diemomd is working the combinations to good effect here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diemomd. Giovinazzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Giovinazzi feinted with a counter takedown.
Diemomd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diemomd tries to land a leg kick but Giovinazzi saw it coming and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Diemomd.
Sloppy strikes from Diemomd. Those never looked like landing.
Giovinazzi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diemomd defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Diemomd 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#
Sloppy strikes from Diemomd. Those never looked like landing.
Giovinazzi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diemomd avoids it really well and circles away.
Giovinazzi has a takedown stuffed.
Diemomd cracks Giovinazzi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diemomd closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Giovinazzi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Giovinazzi needs to keep his hands up - Diemomd had a free shot at his head there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Giovinazzi or perhaps it was just good defense by Diemomd, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marchiano Giovinazzi. 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.
Giovinazzi defending well as Diemomd loads up on a big left hand.
Diemomd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Giovinazzi moves away.
Diemomd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Giovinazzi shoots for a double leg takedown but Diemomd sprawls well. He's pushed Giovinazzi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Giovinazzi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Giovinazzi fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Diemomd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Giovinazzi doesn't seem bothered though.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Giovinazzi. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Diemomd misses with a wild combination.
Diemomd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Giovinazzi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diemomd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Giovinazzi somewhat.
Giovinazzi shoots and misses
and Diemomd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diemomd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diemomd misses with a two punch combination.
Diemomd leaves Giovinazzi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diemomd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Giovinazzi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Giovinazzi dives in for a single leg takedown but Diemomd sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Good shot there by Diemomd.
Nice cross by Diemomd.
Diemomd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Giovinazzi.
Marchiano Giovinazzi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diemomd lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Giovinazzi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Giovinazzi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Giovinazzi walks into a stiff left hand from Diemomd.
Diemomd misses the jab.
Diemomd slaps away a takedown attempt from Giovinazzi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Giovinazzi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A head kick misses from Diemomd.
Diemomd lands with a nice combination. Giovinazzi backs away looking to recover.
Giovinazzi checks a leg kick.
Diemomd tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Diemomd.
Giovinazzi tries to counter with a takedown but Diemomd is quick to defend against it.
Diemomd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Giovinazzi.
Diemomd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Giovinazzi manages to avoid it.
Giovinazzi looks for a takedown but Diemomd sprawls well.#T3#
Diemomd cracks a nice hook into Giovinazzi's ribs.
Giovinazzi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Diemomd.
Giovinazzi shoots in but Diemomd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Giovinazzi ducks right into an uppercut from Diemomd.
Giovinazzi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diemomd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diemomd throws a nice looking combination but Giovinazzi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Giovinazzi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diemomd circles away.
Diemomd with a nice cross.
The crowd cheers as Diemomd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Giovinazzi doesn't seem phased though.
Diemomd catches Giovinazzi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diemomd's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diemomd duly obliges. #T4#
Sloppy strikes from Diemomd. Those never looked like landing.
Giovinazzi fails to land the takedown.
Diemomd throws out a counter right but Giovinazzi avoids it with no problem.
Giovinazzi closes the distance and clinches up with Diemomd, looking for a takedown. Giovinazzi pushes Diemomd against the cage but Diemomd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diemomd is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Giovinazzi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Giovinazzi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diemomd defends well and Giovinazzi ends up having to push Diemomd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Diemomd.
Diemomd connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Giovinazzi's hands.
Diemomd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Giovinazzi. Giovinazzi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Horrible takedown attempt by Giovinazzi or perhaps it was just good defense by Diemomd, which made it look bad.
Giovinazzi slips a jab and a cross from Diemomd.
Diemomd connects with the punch.
Diemomd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Giovinazzi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diemomd finds it's way round the side to connect with Giovinazzi's head.
Giovinazzi tries to move into range but Diemomd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Giovinazzi slips under a jab.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diemomd as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Diemomd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Diemomd tries to bum rush Giovinazzi with a series of wild strikes but Giovinazzi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown but Diemomd shows good takedown defense.
Giovinazzi ducks right into an uppercut from Diemomd.
Diemomd cracks Giovinazzi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diemomd throws a body punch but Giovinazzi moves out of range.
Giovinazzi tries to counter with a takedown but Diemomd is quick to defend against it.
Diemomd closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Diemomd cracks Giovinazzi with a good jab.
Giovinazzi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Diemomd moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Diemomd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Giovinazzi misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Diemomd counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marchiano Giovinazzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Diemomd breaks the clinch.
Diemomd clobbers Giovinazzi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Diemomd.
Giovinazzi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diemomd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diemomd cracks Giovinazzi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diemomd lands with a straight right. Giovinazzi didn't see that one coming.
Diemomd throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Diemomd lands an overhand right.
Diemomd misses with a series of wild punches.
Diemomd with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diemomd. Giovinazzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Giovinazzi shoots in looking for a takedown but Diemomd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Giovinazzi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diemomd throws a hook to the side of Giovinazzi's head but Giovinazzi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Giovinazzi shoots in looking for a takedown but Diemomd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Giovinazzi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Giovinazzi ducks under a wild hook from Diemomd.
Diemomd scores with a one two! Giovinazzi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Diemomd thuds a left hand into Giovinazzi's body.
Diemomd lands with a nice body punch.
Giovinazzi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diemomd.
Giovinazzi staying out of range there.
Giovinazzi feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diemomd throws a sloppy head kick and Giovinazzi moves out of range easily.
A jab from Diemomd misses.
Giovinazzi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diemomd pinned against the cage. Diemomd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Giovinazzi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diemomd lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Diemomd connects with a nice looking jab.
Giovinazzi misses with a takedown attempt - Diemomd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diemomd lands an overhand right.
Diemomd lunges at Giovinazzi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Giovinazzi's hand.
Diemomd lands with a hook. Giovinazzi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diemomd throws a good cross that connects.
Diemomd connects with a nice looking jab.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diemomd sprawls well. Diemomd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Giovinazzi gets slowly back to his feet.
Diemomd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Diemomd lands a nice hook to Giovinazzi's body. Giovinazzi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheers as Diemomd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Giovinazzi doesn't seem phased though.
Diemomd throws a head kick but Giovinazzi moves out of range.
Diemomd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Giovinazzi circles away quickly and effectively.
Giovinazzi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Giovinazzi shoots in but no luck this time.
Diemomd fails to land with a series of punches.
Barry Diemomd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diemomd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diemomd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diemomd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diemomd swinging wildly here.
Giovinazzi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Giovinazzi moves out of range as Diemomd throws a body kick.
Giovinazzi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Giovinazzi doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Diemomd moves into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diemomd.
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!
Giovinazzi is trying to force a seperation but Diemomd has the dominant position.
Giovinazzi wants to take the fight to the mat but Diemomd manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Giovinazzi is trying to force a seperation but Diemomd has the dominant position.
Diemomd is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Diemomd breaks the clinch.
Diemomd looks to land a right hand but Giovinazzi moved out of range.
Giovinazzi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice takedown defense from Diemomd. No joy for Giovinazzi on that attempt.
Diemomd misses with a two punch combination.
Marchiano Giovinazzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Giovinazzi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diemomd.
Diemomd throws a head kick that misses.
Giovinazzi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Diemomd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diemomd 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 George Francis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 24:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 24:30

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

Event: RRFC Fight Night 3
Date: Sep 01, 2019

#R1#
Zholdoshev pulls out of a head kick attempt. #KD2#
Zholdoshev throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Giovinazzi stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Zholdoshev follows into mount! #ROC2#
Giovinazzi is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Marchiano Giovinazzi has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Giovinazzi is looking to improve his position but Zholdoshev isn't that keen on the idea.
Oh Giovinazzi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zholdoshev wants to control the pace but Giovinazzi is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giovinazzi gets back to half guard.
Giovinazzi missing with punches from the bottom.
Giovinazzi throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
It looks like Zholdoshev is going to stand back up.
Giovinazzi seems to have got his legs back now.
Giovinazzi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zholdoshev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Giovinazzi's guard.
Giovinazzi thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Giovinazzi striking off his back.
Giovinazzi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Zholdoshev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Giovinazzi's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giovinazzi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Giovinazzi striking off his back but it's not causing Zholdoshev any problems.
Zholdoshev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Giovinazzi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Giovinazzi 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##SUB#
Giovinazzi 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.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Zholdoshev pushes Giovinazzi off looking to stand but Giovinazzi dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Giovinazzi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zholdoshev wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Giovinazzi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Giovinazzi seems to be looking for submissions.
Zholdoshev wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Giovinazzi is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Zholdoshev is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marchiano Giovinazzi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2019

#R1#
Giovinazzi dives in for a single leg takedown but Kim sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Giovinazzi attempts a counter takedown but Kim avoids it well and moves away.
Giovinazzi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kim defends it nicely.
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Giovinazzi tries to counter with a takedown but Kim is quick to defend against it.
Kim throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Giovinazzi's head.
Giovinazzi blocks a head kick by Kim.
Kim stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marchiano Giovinazzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Giovinazzi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kim sprawls well. Kim wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Giovinazzi gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Giovinazzi fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giovinazzi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kim throws a sloppy head kick and Giovinazzi moves out of range easily.
Kim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kim looks winded!
Giovinazzi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kim defends it nicely.#T1#
Kim throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Giovinazzi's head.
Giovinazzi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kim lands a high kick!
Kim defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Giovinazzi.
Kim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Giovinazzi avoids the head kick by Kim.
Giovinazzi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Giovinazzi shoots in but Kim avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kim throws a head kick that misses.
Giovinazzi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Giovinazzi goes for a double leg but Kim avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kim continues to drive forward.
A combination from Kim does no damage.
Giovinazzi darts in looking for a takedown but Kim gets double underhooks and turns Giovinazzi into the cage.
Dae Seung Kim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Giovinazzi goes for a double leg but Kim avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kim continues to drive forward.
A head kick misses from Kim.
Kim defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Giovinazzi.#T2#
Giovinazzi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
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!
Kim defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Giovinazzi.
Giovinazzi misses with a takedown attempt - Kim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kim throws a right and a left that both miss.
Giovinazzi fails to land the takedown.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kim sprawls well. Kim wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Giovinazzi gets slowly back to his feet.
Kim connects with a high kick.
Giovinazzi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kim as he avoids it easily.
Kim throws a nice head kick!
Giovinazzi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kim tries to avoid it but Giovinazzi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kim to the ground. Kim escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kim is looking for the big counter here.
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Giovinazzi shoots in but no luck this time.
Giovinazzi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kim is fending him off so far but Giovinazzi persists. Nope, Kim circles away and we're back to standing.
Giovinazzi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kim pinned against the cage. Kim gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kim misses with a head kick.
Giovinazzi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Kim both land. Nice combination.
Giovinazzi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kim circles away.
Kim throws a head kick that half lands.
Kim keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kim lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a double leg but Kim sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kim plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Giovinazzi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kim pinned against the cage. Kim gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown but Kim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kim throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Giovinazzi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kim circles away.
Giovinazzi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Giovinazzi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kim swivels and escapes.
Kim throws a series of punches but Giovinazzi moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Giovinazzi is defended easily by Kim.
Kim lands a two punch combo.
Kim defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Giovinazzi.
No luck for Giovinazzi with that takedown attempt.
Kim misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dae Seung Kim dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kim defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Giovinazzi.
Kim throws a counter combo.
Kim throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kim tries a head kick but it misses.
Kim throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Giovinazzi fails with a takedown attempt.
Giovinazzi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marchiano Giovinazzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Giovinazzi takes a head kick and keeps coming. #ROC2#
Giovinazzi is rocked!
The fighters circle, before Kim throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Giovinazzi's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Kim lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Dae Seung Kim!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2019

#R1#
Giovinazzi fails with the takedown
and Wiggin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wiggin sprawls well. Wiggin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Giovinazzi gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Wiggin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wiggin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Giovinazzi doesn't seem bothered though.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Neo Wiggin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marchiano Giovinazzi.
Giovinazzi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Giovinazzi doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Wiggin to counter with a crisp jab.
Giovinazzi shoots and misses
and Giovinazzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Giovinazzi looks winded!
Giovinazzi dives in and grabs Wiggin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wiggin pushes down on Giovinazzi's head and hops out.#KD#
Wiggin waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Giovinazzi. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Giovinazzi to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC#
Giovinazzi is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wiggin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Giovinazzi is still in real trouble! Can Wiggin finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wiggin forces his way into half guard.
Wiggin is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Giovinazzi is hurt! He's hurt bad - Wiggin fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Giovinazzi from any more punishment! Congratulations to Wiggin! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neo Wiggin!
After winning the bout, Neo Wiggin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2019

#R1#
Giovinazzi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cartagena tries to avoid it but Giovinazzi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cartagena to the ground. Cartagena escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Giovinazzi looks to move away, Cartagena throws a big counter combo but Giovinazzi just gets out of the way.
Giovinazzi tries for a takedown but Cartagena sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Giovinazzi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Giovinazzi with a poor takedown
and Cartagena counters with a three punch combo that has Giovinazzi backing up. Giovinazzi nods at Cartagena to acknowledge the strikes.
Don Cartagena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marchiano Giovinazzi.
Giovinazzi looks winded!
BOOM! Cartagena lands a beautiful left hook that drops Giovinazzi. Giovinazzi tries to recover but Cartagena is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Giovinazzi lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Cartagena!
After the fight, Don Cartagena was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2019

#R1#
Giovinazzi goes for a double leg but Olgertpeposhi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Olgertpeposhi continues to drive forward.
Horrible takedown attempt by Giovinazzi or perhaps it was just good defense by Olgertpeposhi, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Olgertpeposhi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Olgertpeposhi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Giovinazzi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Olgertpeposhi landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Olgertpeposhi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giovinazzi throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Olgertpeposhi stopping the sweep attempt from Giovinazzi.
Giovinazzi will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olgertpeposhi content to stall in guard here.
Giovinazzi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T1#
Giovinazzi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Olgertpeposhi preventing the sweep.
Olgertpeposhi with a nice head shot there.
Olgertpeposhi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Olgertpeposhi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Giovinazzi keeping moving, preventing Olgertpeposhi from controlling successfully.
Giovinazzi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Olgertpeposhi content to stall in guard here.
Giovinazzi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Olgertpeposhi preventing the sweep.
Giovinazzi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Olgertpeposhi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Olgertpeposhi is looking to stand up but Giovinazzi isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Giovinazzi drops back looking for a leg! Olgertpeposhi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Olgertpeposhi manages to kick Giovinazzi off! Giovinazzi jumps back into Olgertpeposhi's guard. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Olgertpeposhi pulls Giovinazzi in close to his closed guard and prevents Giovinazzi from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Giovinazzi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Giovinazzi stopping the sweep attempt from Olgertpeposhi.#SUB#
Giovinazzi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Giovinazzi drops back looking for a leg! Olgertpeposhi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Olgertpeposhi manages to kick Giovinazzi off! Giovinazzi jumps back into Olgertpeposhi's guard.
Giovinazzi 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.#SUB#
Giovinazzi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Giovinazzi advances to half guard. #SUB#
Giovinazzi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Olgertpeposhi tries to get to full guard but Giovinazzi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Giovinazzi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Giovinazzi seems to be looking for submissions.
Olgertpeposhi is looking to control Giovinazzi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Olgertpeposhi avoid being mounted?
Olgertpeposhi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Giovinazzi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Olgertpeposhi trying to control here. #T4#
Olgertpeposhi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Giovinazzi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Olgertpeposhi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Giovinazzi. #SUB#
Giovinazzi is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Giovinazzi seems to be looking for submissions.
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 Marchiano Giovinazzi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Olgertpeposhi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Giovinazzi sprawls well initially but Olgertpeposhi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Olgertpeposhi is taking a breather. Giovinazzi 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.
Giovinazzi missing with punches from the bottom.
Olgertpeposhi wants to free his trapped foot but Giovinazzi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Giovinazzi punching from the bottom.
Olgertpeposhi is nestled in close to Giovinazzi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Giovinazzi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Giovinazzi punching from the bottom.
Beytullah Olgertpeposhi has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olgertpeposhi wants to pass to mount but Giovinazzi is defending the position.
Giovinazzi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Olgertpeposhi content to control rather than advance.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Olgertpeposhi connects with a nice short shot to Giovinazzi's temple. #T1#
Giovinazzi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Giovinazzi is not content to let Olgertpeposhi control the position.
Giovinazzi regains full guard. Nicely done. #SU2#
Olgertpeposhi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Giovinazzi darts in looking for a takedown but Olgertpeposhi gets double underhooks and turns Giovinazzi into the cage.
Giovinazzi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Giovinazzi tries for a takedown but Olgertpeposhi circles away easily#CL2#
and Olgertpeposhi moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marchiano Giovinazzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Olgertpeposhi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Olgertpeposhi has closed the distance and engaged Giovinazzi in a clinch.
Olgertpeposhi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Giovinazzi walks away with a smile on his face. Olgertpeposhi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Olgertpeposhi sprawls well. Olgertpeposhi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Giovinazzi gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Giovinazzi has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Olgertpeposhi darts in and clinches Giovinazzi up against the cage.#TD2#
Olgertpeposhi successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Olgertpeposhi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Olgertpeposhi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Giovinazzi avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Giovinazzi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Giovinazzi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Giovinazzi drops back looking for a leg! Olgertpeposhi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Olgertpeposhi manages to kick Giovinazzi off! Giovinazzi jumps back into Olgertpeposhi's guard. #T3##SUB#
Giovinazzi 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. #SUB#
Giovinazzi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Giovinazzi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Olgertpeposhi is adopting a defensive guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Olgertpeposhi can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Giovinazzi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Giovinazzi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Giovinazzi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Olgertpeposhi wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Giovinazzi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Olgertpeposhi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Olgertpeposhi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Olgertpeposhi! #REVB#
Giovinazzi throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Giovinazzi is not content to let Olgertpeposhi control the position.
Olgertpeposhi just content to control the position.
Giovinazzi is looking for a sweep.
Giovinazzi throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Olgertpeposhi tries to advance to mount but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Giovinazzi is looking to reverse the position.
Giovinazzi throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Giovinazzi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Olgertpeposhi's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beytullah Olgertpeposhi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Olgertpeposhi slaps away a takedown attempt from Giovinazzi, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Giovinazzi enables Olgertpeposhi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Giovinazzi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Giovinazzi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Olgertpeposhi 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.
Giovinazzi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Olgertpeposhi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Giovinazzi tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olgertpeposhi scoring with some ground and pound.
Giovinazzi 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.
Giovinazzi throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Olgertpeposhi wants to control from the top but Giovinazzi keeps moving. #T1#
Olgertpeposhi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Olgertpeposhi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Giovinazzi punching from the bottom.
Giovinazzi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Giovinazzi prevents Olgertpeposhi from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Olgertpeposhi is looking for a triangle but Giovinazzi pushes his legs off easily.
Giovinazzi looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Giovinazzi drops back looking for a leg! Olgertpeposhi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Olgertpeposhi manages to kick Giovinazzi off! Giovinazzi jumps back into Olgertpeposhi's guard. #SUB#
Giovinazzi drops back looking for a leg! Olgertpeposhi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Olgertpeposhi manages to kick Giovinazzi off! Giovinazzi jumps back into Olgertpeposhi's guard. #T2##SUB#
Giovinazzi drops back looking for a leg! Olgertpeposhi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Olgertpeposhi manages to kick Giovinazzi off! Giovinazzi jumps back into Olgertpeposhi's guard. #SUB#
Giovinazzi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Giovinazzi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Olgertpeposhi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Olgertpeposhi looking to control. #SUB#
Giovinazzi 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.
Giovinazzi pushing down on Olgertpeposhi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Olgertpeposhi tries to roll over but Giovinazzi keeps him under control.#SUB#
Giovinazzi is working for a kimura but Olgertpeposhi is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Giovinazzi is looking for a kimura but Olgertpeposhi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Giovinazzi to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Giovinazzi 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.
Olgertpeposhi is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Giovinazzi is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Olgertpeposhi is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marchiano Giovinazzi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2019

#R1#
Rolls throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Giovinazzi's waist but Giovinazzi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rolls off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rolls .
Horrible takedown attempt by Giovinazzi or perhaps it was just good defense by Rolls , which made it look bad.
Rolls is trying hard to land a takedown here. Giovinazzi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Rolls . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rolls shoots in but no luck this time.
Giovinazzi shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Giovinazzi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rolls is breathing heavily.
Giovinazzi throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Giovinazzi lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Rolls trying to stand up but can't free himself from Giovinazzi's guard.
Giovinazzi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Giovinazzi wants to work for an arm triangle but Rolls is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Giovinazzi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rolls sees it coming and defends easily.
Rolls is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Giovinazzi seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Rolls is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marchiano Giovinazzi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2019

#R1#
Giovinazzi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Giovinazzi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rolls sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Giovinazzi somewhat.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown but Rolls shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Daniel Rolls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marchiano Giovinazzi.
No luck for Giovinazzi with that takedown attempt.
Rolls shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Giovinazzi stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Rolls with that takedown attempt.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a double leg but Rolls sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Giovinazzi looks winded!
Giovinazzi fails with a takedown attempt.
Rolls tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Giovinazzi swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rolls changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Giovinazzi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU#
Rolls decides to stand up, so the ref orders Giovinazzi to his feet.
Rolls stuffs the takedown.
Rolls looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Giovinazzi is fending him off so far but Rolls persists. Nope, Giovinazzi circles away and we're back to standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Giovinazzi shoots in looking for a takedown but Rolls manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Giovinazzi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rolls shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Giovinazzi sprawls well. Giovinazzi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rolls gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Giovinazzi shoots for a takedown but Rolls saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Giovinazzi. No joy for Rolls on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Rolls . No joy for Giovinazzi on that attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Giovinazzi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Giovinazzi wants it to stay on the feet.
Rolls defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Giovinazzi.
Rolls shoots in and drives through. Giovinazzi sprawls well.
Giovinazzi fails with the takedown.#TD#
Rolls closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Giovinazzi to the mat! Giovinazzi manages to get full guard.
Giovinazzi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rolls manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Giovinazzi 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.
Giovinazzi prevents Rolls from getting back to his feet. #T2##SUB2#
Giovinazzi drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Giovinazzi seems to have locked his on tight now - Rolls screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Giovinazzi, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Marchiano Giovinazzi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2019

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Giovinazzi is defended easily by Jenkins.
Jenkins stalks Giovinazzi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Giovinazzi's face. Giovinazzi staggers backwards, shaken.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No luck for Giovinazzi with that takedown attempt.
Giovinazzi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matthew Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marchiano Giovinazzi.
Jenkins throws a head kick but Giovinazzi moves out of range.
Jenkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Giovinazzi fails with the takedown.
Jenkins seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jenkins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Giovinazzi dives in and grabs Jenkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jenkins pushes down on Giovinazzi's head and hops out.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jenkins as he jumps to the side.
Jenkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jenkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Giovinazzi. #T1#
Giovinazzi shoots in but no luck this time.
Giovinazzi looks winded!
Giovinazzi shoots in looking for a takedown. Jenkins tries to sprawl out of it but Giovinazzi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jenkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jenkins seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jenkins looks to land a combination but Giovinazzi avoids it well.
Giovinazzi feints the counter takedown.
Giovinazzi dives in for a single leg takedown but Jenkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A punch combination from Jenkins misses.
Jenkins scores with a three punch combo!
Jenkins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Giovinazzi has a takedown stuffed.
Jenkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jenkins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A punch combination from Jenkins misses.
Giovinazzi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jenkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Giovinazzi goes for a double leg but Jenkins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jenkins continues to drive forward.
Jenkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Giovinazzi circles away quickly and effectively.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jenkins sprawls well. Jenkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Giovinazzi gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Giovinazzi dives in for a single leg takedown but Jenkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that Giovinazzi avoids nicely.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jenkins as he avoids it easily.
Jenkins misses with the combination.
Giovinazzi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jenkins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jenkins.
Giovinazzi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jenkins defends well and Giovinazzi ends up having to push Jenkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jenkins looks to land a combination but Giovinazzi avoids it well.
Jenkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Giovinazzi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jenkins throws a nice looking combination but Giovinazzi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Giovinazzi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Jenkins throws a sloppy head kick and Giovinazzi moves out of range easily.
Giovinazzi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Giovinazzi slips a jab and a cross from Jenkins.
Giovinazzi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Giovinazzi fails with the takedown.
Matthew Jenkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that Giovinazzi avoids nicely.
Giovinazzi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Giovinazzi looks for a takedown but Jenkins sprawls well.
Jenkins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Giovinazzi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Giovinazzi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jenkins.
Giovinazzi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jenkins circles away.
Jenkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Giovinazzi.
Jenkins leaves Giovinazzi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jenkins looks to land a combination but Giovinazzi avoids it well. #T4#
Giovinazzi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jenkins circles away.
Jenkins seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jenkins sprawls well. Jenkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Giovinazzi gets slowly back to his feet.
Jenkins fails to land with a series of punches.
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 takedown defense from Jenkins. No joy for Giovinazzi on that attempt.
A punch combination from Jenkins misses.
Giovinazzi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jenkins swivels and escapes.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Jenkins. Those never looked like landing.
Giovinazzi darts in looking for a takedown but Jenkins gets double underhooks and turns Giovinazzi into the cage.
Giovinazzi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a double leg but Jenkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Giovinazzi dodges the punch combination from Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Jenkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Jenkins dominated that round.
That's time! Jenkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Giovinazzi misses with a takedown attempt - Jenkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Giovinazzi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jenkins circles away.
Giovinazzi dives in and grabs Jenkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jenkins pushes down on Giovinazzi's head and hops out.
Matthew Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marchiano Giovinazzi.
Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jenkins.
Giovinazzi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jenkins's waist but Jenkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Giovinazzi off to one side.
Jenkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matthew Jenkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jenkins scores with a three punch combo! #TD2#
Giovinazzi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jenkins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Jenkins wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Giovinazzi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jenkins defends well and Giovinazzi ends up having to push Jenkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jenkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Giovinazzi can do to turn this around?
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Giovinazzi avoids them all with ease.
Jenkins misses with a head kick.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jenkins sprawls well. Jenkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Giovinazzi gets slowly back to his feet.
Matthew Jenkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Giovinazzi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Jenkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Giovinazzi.
Jenkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Giovinazzi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Giovinazzi shoots for a double leg takedown but Jenkins sprawls well. He's pushed Giovinazzi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jenkins throws a one two combo.
Giovinazzi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jenkins tries to avoid it but Giovinazzi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jenkins to the ground. Jenkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Giovinazzi misses with a takedown attempt - Jenkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Giovinazzi fails with a takedown attempt.
Giovinazzi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jenkins misses with a double jab.
Jenkins throws a right hand that Giovinazzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Giovinazzi also avoids with ease.
Jenkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Giovinazzi tries for a takedown but Jenkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Giovinazzi looks to move away, Jenkins throws a big counter combo but Giovinazzi just gets out of the way.#T2#
Jenkins tries to bum rush Giovinazzi with a series of wild strikes but Giovinazzi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jenkins as he avoids it easily.
Giovinazzi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Giovinazzi goes for a double leg but Jenkins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jenkins continues to drive forward.
Giovinazzi misses with a takedown attempt - Jenkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jenkins seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Giovinazzi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Giovinazzi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jenkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Giovinazzi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Giovinazzi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jenkins defends it well.
Nice takedown defense from Jenkins. No joy for Giovinazzi on that attempt.
Giovinazzi fails with a takedown attempt.
Giovinazzi dodges the punch combination from Jenkins. #T3#
Jenkins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick misses from Jenkins.
Jenkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Giovinazzi circles away quickly and effectively.
Giovinazzi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jenkins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jenkins lands with a nice combination. Giovinazzi backs away looking to recover.
Giovinazzi has a takedown stuffed.
Jenkins misses with a few strikes there.
And Giovinazzi tries to counter it with a takedown but Jenkins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Giovinazzi with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Giovinazzi.
Giovinazzi slips a jab and a cross from Jenkins.
Jenkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Giovinazzi.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Jenkins. Those never looked like landing.
Giovinazzi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jenkins swivels and escapes.
Giovinazzi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jenkins defends well and Giovinazzi ends up having to push Jenkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins lands a two punch combo.
Giovinazzi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jenkins defends well and Giovinazzi ends up having to push Jenkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jenkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jenkins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jenkins misses with a few strikes there.
Jenkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Giovinazzi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jenkins swivels and escapes.
Jenkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Giovinazzi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Giovinazzi or perhaps it was just good defense by Jenkins, which made it look bad.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins swinging wildly here.
Jenkins stuffs the takedown attempt from Giovinazzi. Giovinazzi gets slowly back to his feet.
Jenkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Jenkins dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Giovinazzi misses with a takedown attempt - Jenkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jenkins but Jenkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Giovinazzi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jenkins's waist but Jenkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Giovinazzi off to one side.
Matthew Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marchiano Giovinazzi.
Jenkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Giovinazzi dives in and grabs Jenkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jenkins pushes down on Giovinazzi's head and hops out.
Giovinazzi slips a jab and a cross from Jenkins.
Giovinazzi feints the counter takedown.
Jenkins throws a head kick but Giovinazzi moves out of range.
Giovinazzi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jenkins.
Giovinazzi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jenkins tries to avoid it but Giovinazzi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jenkins to the ground. Jenkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Giovinazzi avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Jenkins does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Giovinazzi shoots in and drives through. Jenkins sprawls well.
Jenkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jenkins misses with a two punch combination.
Giovinazzi goes for a double leg but Jenkins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jenkins continues to drive forward.
Giovinazzi darts in looking for a takedown but Jenkins gets double underhooks and turns Giovinazzi into the cage. #T1#
Jenkins misses with the combination.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins shows good takedown defense.
Jenkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Giovinazzi circles away quickly and effectively.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Giovinazzi.
Jenkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Giovinazzi shoots in but Jenkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jenkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Giovinazzi.
Giovinazzi shoots in and drives through. Jenkins sprawls well.
Jenkins misses with a head kick.
Giovinazzi shoots in but no luck this time.
Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Jenkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Giovinazzi fails with the takedown.#T2#
Jenkins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Giovinazzi avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
Jenkins stuffs the takedown.
Jenkins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jenkins stuffs the takedown.
Jenkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jenkins stuffs the takedown.
Jenkins lands with a kick to the temple. Giovinazzi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Giovinazzi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Giovinazzi shoots in but no luck this time.
Jenkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Giovinazzi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jenkins lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jenkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Giovinazzi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jenkins defends it nicely.
Giovinazzi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jenkins misses with a wild combination.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Giovinazzi blocks a head kick by Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a right hand that Giovinazzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Giovinazzi also avoids with ease.
Giovinazzi darts in looking for a takedown but Jenkins gets double underhooks and turns Giovinazzi into the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Giovinazzi.
Jenkins throws a series of strikes that have Giovinazzi backpedaling.
Giovinazzi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jenkins circles away.#T4#
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins shows good takedown defense.
Jenkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Giovinazzi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Giovinazzi fails to land the takedown.
Giovinazzi fails with the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins shows good takedown defense.
As Giovinazzi looks to move away, Jenkins throws a big counter combo but Giovinazzi just gets out of the way.
Jenkins is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jenkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Giovinazzi circles away quickly and effectively.
Giovinazzi fails with a takedown attempt.
Giovinazzi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Giovinazzi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jenkins swivels and escapes.
Jenkins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins shows good takedown defense.
Giovinazzi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Jenkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jenkins 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Jenkins!

Event: Madness Fight Night
Date: Jul 17, 2019

#R1#
Giovinazzi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Olgertpeposhi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Left hook, right uppercut from Olgertpeposhi.
Giovinazzi misses with a takedown #TD#
and Olgertpeposhi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Giovinazzi won't be happy with that.
Olgertpeposhi is staying tight to Giovinazzi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Giovinazzi tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giovinazzi striking from the bottom but nothing landed. #SUB#
Olgertpeposhi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Giovinazzi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Olgertpeposhi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Giovinazzi on the ground.
Giovinazzi throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Giovinazzi manages to get back to half guard.
Giovinazzi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Giovinazzi missing with punches from the bottom.
Giovinazzi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Olgertpeposhi scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Giovinazzi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Giovinazzi landing strikes from the bottom.
Giovinazzi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Giovinazzi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Olgertpeposhi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Giovinazzi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Giovinazzi punching from the bottom.
Giovinazzi gets full guard.
Giovinazzi trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Giovinazzi throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Giovinazzi throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Olgertpeposhi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Giovinazzi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giovinazzi thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Olgertpeposhi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Giovinazzi's guard.
Giovinazzi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #T2#
Olgertpeposhi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Giovinazzi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Olgertpeposhi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Olgertpeposhi wants to stand but Giovinazzi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Giovinazzi throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Giovinazzi throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Giovinazzi striking off his back but it's not causing Olgertpeposhi any problems.
Giovinazzi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Olgertpeposhi stopping the sweep attempt from Giovinazzi.
Giovinazzi striking off his back but it's not causing Olgertpeposhi any problems. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Giovinazzi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Beytullah Olgertpeposhi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marchiano Giovinazzi.
Giovinazzi dives in for a single leg takedown but Olgertpeposhi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Giovinazzi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Giovinazzi looks winded!#T3##CL#
Giovinazzi gets tackled into the cage by Olgertpeposhi. Olgertpeposhi maintains the clinch.
Olgertpeposhi just leaning against Giovinazzi, taking a breather.
Olgertpeposhi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Giovinazzi's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Giovinazzi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Giovinazzi.
Giovinazzi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Olgertpeposhi is fending him off so far but Giovinazzi persists. Nope, Olgertpeposhi circles away and we're back to standing.
Olgertpeposhi looks to land a combination. Giovinazzi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
Olgertpeposhi moves into range and clinches up with Giovinazzi.
A left hand lands to the body for Olgertpeposhi.
Olgertpeposhi effectively controlling the action here.
Giovinazzi is trying to drag Olgertpeposhi to the mat but Olgertpeposhi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Giovinazzi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Olgertpeposhi has him pressed against the cage.#T4##TD#
Olgertpeposhi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Giovinazzi regains guard immediately.
Giovinazzi striking off his back but it's not causing Olgertpeposhi any problems.
Giovinazzi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Giovinazzi keeping full guard, as Olgertpeposhi tries to pass.
Olgertpeposhi is working hard here to advance position.
Giovinazzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Giovinazzi, not yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Giovinazzi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Giovinazzi trying to strike off his back.
Olgertpeposhi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Giovinazzi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Olgertpeposhi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beytullah Olgertpeposhi 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#
Giovinazzi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Olgertpeposhi tries to avoid it but Giovinazzi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Olgertpeposhi to the ground. Olgertpeposhi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Giovinazzi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Olgertpeposhi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Olgertpeposhi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Olgertpeposhi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Olgertpeposhi wants it to stay on the feet.
Beytullah Olgertpeposhi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marchiano Giovinazzi.#TD#
Olgertpeposhi looking to score a takedown here. Giovinazzi is defending well but Olgertpeposhi drives through and ends up in Giovinazzi's guard.
Olgertpeposhi stopping the sweep attempt from Giovinazzi.
Olgertpeposhi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Giovinazzi is keeping the position for now.
Giovinazzi keeping moving, preventing Olgertpeposhi from controlling successfully.
Beytullah Olgertpeposhi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Olgertpeposhi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Giovinazzi can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olgertpeposhi is looking to stand up but Giovinazzi won't let him.
Giovinazzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Giovinazzi keeps trying to improve his position.
Giovinazzi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #T1#
Giovinazzi throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Olgertpeposhi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Olgertpeposhi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Giovinazzi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Giovinazzi tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Giovinazzi prevents Olgertpeposhi from moving into mount.
Giovinazzi tries to bench press Olgertpeposhi off him but Olgertpeposhi keeps the position. #SUB#
Olgertpeposhi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Giovinazzi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Olgertpeposhi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Giovinazzi, who protects the arm well.
Giovinazzi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Olgertpeposhi off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Giovinazzi looking to break Olgertpeposhi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Olgertpeposhi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Giovinazzi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T2##SUB2#
Giovinazzi is working for a rear naked choke. Olgertpeposhi is not defending it well and Giovinazzi has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Olgertpeposhi refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Olgertpeposhi's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marchiano Giovinazzi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2019

#R1#
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown but Ray shows good takedown defense.
Ray is looking for a counter combo.
Ray stalks Giovinazzi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Giovinazzi's face. Giovinazzi staggers backwards, shaken.
Giovinazzi shoots in and drives through. Ray sprawls well.
It looked like Ray was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Giovinazzi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ray's waist but Ray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Giovinazzi off to one side.
Ray went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kario Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marchiano Giovinazzi.
Ray defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Giovinazzi.
Ray really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Giovinazzi circles away quickly and effectively.
Giovinazzi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ray's waist but Ray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Giovinazzi off to one side.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown but Ray shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Ray was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ray fails to land with a series of punches.
Giovinazzi shoots in looking for a takedown but Ray manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Giovinazzi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ray appears to be looking for a big counter.
Giovinazzi looks winded!
Giovinazzi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Giovinazzi misses with a takedown attempt
and Ray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Ray closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Giovinazzi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ray avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ray has Giovinazzi pressed against the cage, preventing Giovinazzi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ray keeps control of Giovinazzi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Giovinazzi tries to break the clinch but Ray is controlling the position.
Giovinazzi is trying to break free.
Giovinazzi has Ray pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ray manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ray lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Giovinazzi can't get the takedown. #BC#
Ray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Giovinazzi shoots and misses
and Ray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Ray drives through and clinches with Giovinazzi against the cage.
Ray content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Giovinazzi is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Ray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ray leaves Giovinazzi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Ray was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ray throws a combination. Giovinazzi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Ray as Giovinazzi shoots in.
Ray seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Giovinazzi.
Ray displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Ray, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Ray as Giovinazzi shoots in.
Giovinazzi tries for a takedown but Ray circles away easily
and Ray counters with a three punch combo that has Giovinazzi backing up. Giovinazzi nods at Ray to acknowledge the strikes.
Ray stalks Giovinazzi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Giovinazzi's face. Giovinazzi staggers backwards, shaken.
Giovinazzi misses with a takedown attempt
and Ray counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ray throws a one two combo.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown but Ray shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Ray was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3##TD#
Ray drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Giovinazzi is looking to regain half guard here but Ray keeps moving and retains side control.
Ray takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Giovinazzi to pass into mount.
Giovinazzi is squirming around, avoiding Ray's attempts to control the action.
Giovinazzi is trying to escape the mount.
Giovinazzi regains half guard.#T4#
Giovinazzi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Giovinazzi punching from the bottom.
Giovinazzi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Giovinazzi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Giovinazzi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Giovinazzi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Giovinazzi scores with a few weak punches.
Giovinazzi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Giovinazzi missing with punches from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giovinazzi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ray blocks the strikes from Giovinazzi.
Giovinazzi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Giovinazzi misses with a takedown attempt - Ray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ray appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kario Ray 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#
Nice takedown defense from Ray. No joy for Giovinazzi on that attempt.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown but Ray shows good takedown defense.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown but Ray shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kario Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marchiano Giovinazzi.
Horrible takedown attempt by Giovinazzi or perhaps it was just good defense by Ray, which made it look bad.
Ray lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Giovinazzi misses with a takedown
and Ray counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Ray rushes Giovinazzi and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Ray manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Giovinazzi is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Giovinazzi drops back looking for a leg! Ray is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ray manages to kick Giovinazzi off! Giovinazzi jumps back into Ray's guard.
Ray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Giovinazzi is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB2#
Giovinazzi drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Giovinazzi as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Ray screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Giovinazzi! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Marchiano Giovinazzi!

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