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Event:
UCF 9: Fontolan v Berishvili
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Berishvili clinches with his opponent.
Berishvili tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fontolan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Berishvili jumps guard but Fontolan stands there with Berishvili around his waist. Berishvili gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Berishvili tries to pull guard but Fontolan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Davide Fontolan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikheil Berishvili.
Berishvili tries to pull guard but Fontolan holds him up against the cage and eventually Berishvili drops back down to his feet.
Berishvili is trying to pull guard but Fontolan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Berishvili tries to pull guard but Fontolan won't allow it.
Fontolan wants to break the clinch but can't.
I was talking to Fontolan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Berishvili fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berishvili tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Berishvili fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Fontolan breaks from the clinch.
Fontolan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Berishvili moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Fontolan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1##TD2#
Berishvili drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Berishvili looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Berishvili looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Berishvili is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Fontolan frees his head nicely. Oh but Berishvili has switched to an armbar! Fontolan is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mikheil Berishvili!
A victorious Mikheil Berishvili thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
MMAH 111
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Donk. Mo catches Fontolan right on the button with a cross.
Mo throws a leg kick but Fontolan moved away.
Mo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fontolan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mo throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Mo misses its intended target.
Mo blocks a low kick nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mo.
Mo tries a head kick but it misses.
Mo tries to land a leg kick but Fontolan saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from Mo.
Mo tries to clinch but Fontolan moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Fontolan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fontolan. #T1#
Fontolan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mo is trying to stand up here but Fontolan is controlling him well.
Fontolan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fontolan throwing shots but Mo is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Fontolan is trying to work for a kimura but Mo is defending well.
Fontolan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fontolan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fontolan not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fontolan is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mo taking some punishment here, with Fontolan in his half guard.
Fontolan wants to take a breather but Mo is having none of it.
Fontolan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Mo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fontolan. #SUB2#
Fontolan is looking for a kimura but Mo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fontolan to get the leverage.
Fontolan trying to control from Mo's half guard. Mo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Fontolan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fontolan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mo throws an overhand right that lands on Fontolan's shoulder, as Fontolan tries to avoid the shot.
Fontolan closes the distance and clinches up with Mo, looking for a takedown. Fontolan pushes Mo against the cage but Mo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fontolan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fontolan somewhat.#T4#
Fontolan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mo throws a hook to the side of Fontolan's head but Fontolan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fontolan shoots in looking for a takedown. Mo tries to sprawl out of it but Fontolan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marco Mo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davide Fontolan.
Mo throws a hook but Fontolan avoids it easily.
Fontolan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fontolan shoots in for a takedown but Mo shows good takedown defense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fontolan shoots in looking for a takedown but Mo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fontolan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fontolan takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Mo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Fontolan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mo's guard.
Fontolan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mo is looking to stand up but Fontolan isn't so interested in that idea.
Mo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fontolan is looking to work some ground and pound but Mo has wrist control.
Fontolan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontolan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fontolan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fontolan throws a strike but Mo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Fontolan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Fontolan wants to sweep here but Mo controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fontolan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mo.
Mo loads up on a big right hand but Fontolan slips the punch.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fontolan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mo as he jumps to the side.
Marco Mo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fontolan blocks a head kick by Mo.
Marco Mo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fontolan cracks Mo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fontolan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fontolan staying out of range there.
Mo misses with a straight left.
Mo cracks Fontolan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marco Mo is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Fontolan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fontolan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Mo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fontolan throws a strike but Mo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Fontolan wants to stand and escape but Mo is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mo with a nice calf kick.
We've been told by Mo's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mo throws a hook but Fontolan avoids it easily.
Fontolan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mo misses with a few strikes there.
Mo cracks Fontolan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mo misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Fontolan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fontolan is in Mo's guard.
Fontolan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fontolan wants to control from the top but Mo keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Mo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Mo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fontolan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fontolan is looking for the big counter here.
Marco Mo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fontolan fails with a takedown attempt.
Fontolan slips under a jab.
Mo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice shot by Mo.
Fontolan shoots in for a double leg but Mo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Mo counters with a quick kick to the body but Fontolan blocks it.
Fontolan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontolan ducks under a wild hook from Mo.
Mo wants to clinch
and Fontolan counters with a one-two to the body.
Mo swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Mo scores with a jab. Fontolan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Davide Fontolan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A leg kick checked by Fontolan.
Mo missing with a left hand there. Fontolan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fontolan slips a jab from Mo.
Nice defenses there by Fontolan.#CL2#
Fontolan closes the distance and pushes Mo back into the cage.
Fontolan goes for a takedown attempt but Mo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marco Mo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davide Fontolan.
Fontolan slips under a jab from Mo.
Fontolan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mo throws a looping overhand right but Fontolan ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Fontolan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mo dodges the ground and pound from Fontolan.#T2#
Fontolan wants to take a breather but Mo manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Fontolan.
Fontolan throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fontolan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fontolan throws a strike but Mo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mo won't allow Fontolan to get back to his feet.
Mo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fontolan's guard.
Davide Fontolan has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Fontolan wants to stand but Mo is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Fontolan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mo sprawls well initially but Fontolan persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T4#
Fontolan is looking to take a break and control but Mo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mo tries to kick Fontolan off but Fontolan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fontolan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, if Fontolan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fontolan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Davide Fontolan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fontolan.
Fontolan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Mo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Mo!
Our winner, Marco Mo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
MMAH 103
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Melfighi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fontolan.
Fontolan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Melfighi circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Melfighi clinches up with Fontolan and pushes him back against the cage.
Melfighi looking to slow down the pace here.
Fontolan tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Fontolan wants the takedown. Melfighi is fighting it off but Fontolan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Melfighi's guard against the cage.
Melfighi wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Fontolan manages to pass to side control.
Nice strikes from Fontolan there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melfighi is trying to stand back up but Fontolan is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fontolan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Fontolan slips a nice elbow through Melfighi's hands, connecting with Melfighi's forehead.
Melfighi wants to get back to his feet.
Fontolan is taking a breather. Melfighi 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.
Melfighi wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fontolan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Melfighi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fontolan lands a nice short elbow.
Melfighi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fontolan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Melfighi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fontolan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Melfighi looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Melfighi moves to clinch but Fontolan breaks away
and Fontolan counters with a right hand to the body.
Melfighi scores with a leg kick.
Melfighi wants to clinch#TD#
and Fontolan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Melfighi won't be happy with that.
Fontolan working the ground and pound.
Fontolan lands some shots froms side control.
Melfighi seems a little lost for a moment, as Fontolan dominates the positioning.
Fontolan is putting a hurting on Melfighi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fontolan just content to control the position.
Fontolan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
Fontolan happy to just control the position for now.
Fontolan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Melfighi down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fontolan lands a decent elbow from side control.
A lull in the action here as Fontolan stalls from top position.
Fontolan is putting a hurting on Melfighi here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Melfighi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#ES2#
Melfighi explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davide Fontolan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Melfighi misses with a head kick.
Fontolan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fontolan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Melfighi circles away quickly and effectively.
Fontolan looks to land a combination. Melfighi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Melfighi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fontolan.#TD#
Fontolan gets the takedown into side control.
Melfighi wants to get back to his feet but Fontolan is dominant here and he's now got Melfighi's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melfighi trying to get back to his feet but Fontolan is in full control for now.
Fontolan 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.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Fontolan connects with a big shot to the side of Melfighi's head.
#T1#
Melfighi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Fontolan lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Melfighi.
Fontolan is landing with strikes. Melfighi can't take much more of this.
Fontolan is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#SUB#
Fontolan looking for the choke but no joy.
Melfighi is trying to get back to his feet but Fontolan has full control of the position and if anything, Melfighi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Fontolan scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Fontolan biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T2#
Melfighi is trying to stand back up.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T3#
Melfighi trying to get back to his feet but Fontolan is in full control for now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Fontolan connects with a big shot to the side of Melfighi's head.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Melfighi is trying to get back to his feet but Fontolan has full control of the position and if anything, Melfighi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Fontolan throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Melfighi!
Melfighi is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Fontolan lands punches and elbows.
Fontolan keeps control of the position easily here as Melfighi tries to buck him off.
Fontolan is landing with strikes. Melfighi can't take much more of this.
Fontolan scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davide Fontolan dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Melfighi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fontolan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Melfighi swings for the body but Fontolan moves out of range.
Fontolan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Melfighi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Melfighi is looking to clinch.
Davide Fontolan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fontolan keeps the fight on the outside.
Fontolan attempts a counter takedown but Melfighi avoids it well and moves away.
Melfighi swinging wildly here.
Melfighi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fontolan or perhaps it was just good defense by Melfighi, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontolan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fontolan counters with a two punch combo.
Melfighi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Melfighi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Melfighi wants to clinch but Fontolan slips to the side
and Fontolan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fontolan tries to bum rush Melfighi with a series of wild strikes but Melfighi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Melfighi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Melfighi wants to clinch
and Fontolan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Melfighi moves in looking to clinch but Fontolan pushes him off.
Fontolan works over Melfighi's head and body with a nice combination.
A head kick by Melfighi misses
and Fontolan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fontolan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fontolan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Melfighi tries to clinch up
enabling Fontolan to counter with a crisp jab.
Fontolan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Melfighi can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fontolan moves out of range of the body kick from Melfighi.
#T2##TD#
Fontolan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Melfighi was covering up waiting for the punch and Fontolan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Melfighi wants to stand and escape but Fontolan is having none of it.
Fontolan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fontolan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fontolan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Melfighi wants to get back to his feet but Fontolan passes into half guard.
Melfighi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fontolan is taking a breather. Melfighi 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.
Melfighi is trying to stand.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fontolan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Melfighi tries to kick Fontolan off in order to stand up. Fontolan Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Fontolan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fontolan working the ground and pound from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Melfighi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Melfighi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here as Fontolan stalls from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davide Fontolan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fontolan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davide Fontolan! |
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Event:
MMAH 94
Date: Dec 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Fontolan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maskadov defends it nicely.
Fontolan scores with a leg kick.
Fontolan lands a head shot.
Maskadov tries to clinch but Fontolan moves out of range.
Maskadov tries to clinch up.
Maskadov wants to clinch up but Fontolan keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Maskadov has closed the distance and engaged Fontolan in a clinch.
Maskadov throws a punch but it's blocked by Fontolan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maskadov misses with some punches.
Maskadov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fontolan backwards.
Maskadov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maskadov has a couple of punches blocked by Fontolan.
#T1#
Maskadov misses with the head strike.
Maskadov tries to work over Fontolan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fontolan blocking some punches.
Maskadov prevents the takedown attempt.
Maskadov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fontolan tries to score a body lock takedown but Maskadov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lom Ali Maskadov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davide Fontolan.
Maskadov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maskadov misses with the head strike.
Fontolan is trying to drag Maskadov to the mat but Maskadov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maskadov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Maskadov gets underhooks to prevent Fontolan's takedown attempt.
Maskadov misses with a punch on the inside.
Maskadov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fontolan.
Maskadov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fontolan.
Maskadov has Fontolan pressed against the cage, preventing Fontolan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Fontolan breaks the clinch.
Maskadov wants to clinch.
Lom Ali Maskadov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Fontolan lands with a nice combination. Maskadov backs away looking to recover.
Maskadov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maskadov tries to clinch up.
Fontolan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maskadov circles away quickly and effectively.
Maskadov tries to counter by clinching up but Fontolan breaks away and moves out of range.
We've been told by Maskadov's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fontolan keeps the fight on the outside.
Fontolan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maskadov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fontolan.
Maskadov darts in trying to clinch
and Fontolan counters with a two punch combo.
Maskadov is breathing heavily.
Maskadov is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Fontolan drives through with a takedown into guard. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fontolan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fontolan connects with a couple of short punches.
Fontolan is stalling in the full guard.
Maskadov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maskadov tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maskadov is looking to stand back up but Fontolan counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Maskadov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davide Fontolan 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#
Maskadov tries to clinch but Fontolan moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Maskadov. No joy for Fontolan on that attempt.
Maskadov wants to clinch but Fontolan slips to the side
and Fontolan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maskadov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fontolan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sloppy strikes from Fontolan. Those never looked like landing.
Maskadov tries to clinch but Fontolan moves out of range.
Maskadov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fontolan keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fontolan scores with a hook to the body. Maskadov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fontolan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontolan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Davide Fontolan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maskadov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fontolan connects with a nice looking jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A left and a right from Fontolan both land. Nice combination.
Maskadov tries to clinch up but Fontolan circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Fontolan throws a head kick but Maskadov moves out of range.
Maskadov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fontolan manages to circle out of the way.
Maskadov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maskadov doesn't manage to clinch there - Fontolan circles away.
Fontolan is looking for the big counter here.
Fontolan scores with a one two! Maskadov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fontolan misses with the combination.
#TD2#
Fontolan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fontolan cracks Maskadov with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fontolan lands a couple of elbows.
Fontolan is stalling in the full guard.
Fontolan landing some decent shots from guard.
Fontolan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Fontolan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fontolan distracts Maskadov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fontolan 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.
Fontolan stands up over Maskadov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fontolan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fontolan with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Maskadov being controlled here, momentarily.
Fontolan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fontolan landing with the ground and pound.
Fontolan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maskadov's head.
Fontolan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fontolan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fontolan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maskadov's head.
Maskadov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fontolan controls the pace.
Fontolan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Fontolan controlling from the top position.
Fontolan working some strikes from top position.
Maskadov wants to get back to his feet but Fontolan passes into half guard.
Fontolan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davide Fontolan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Fontolan looking to score a takedown here. Maskadov is defending well but Fontolan drives through and ends up in Maskadov's guard.
Maskadov wants to get back to his feet but Fontolan passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Fontolan stalling.
Fontolan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontolan stalling.
Fontolan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Maskadov has hold of Fontolan's hands but Fontolan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fontolan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fontolan is nestled in close to Maskadov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fontolan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maskadov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fontolan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fontolan winds up and cracks Maskadov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fontolan controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Fontolan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maskadov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fontolan sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Fontolan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fontolan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fontolan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fontolan controlling the action here. #T3#
Fontolan working Maskadov over with strikes.
Fontolan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fontolan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fontolan working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fontolan connects with a nice short shot to Maskadov's temple.
Fontolan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maskadov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Fontolan passes to full mount!
Fontolan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
You get the feeling that Maskadov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Fontolan controlling from mount.
Maskadov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fontolan on the ground.
Fontolan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fontolan cracks Maskadov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maskadov is in a horrible position here. Fontolan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fontolan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davide Fontolan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fontolan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davide Fontolan!
In defeat, Lom Ali Maskadov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Kurva anyádat'. |
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Event:
MMAH 87
Date: Nov 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fontolan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fontolan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fontolan looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fontolan takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontolan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Fontolan is rocked!#T1#
Fontolan tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Luke Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Fontolan counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fontolan avoids the body shot from Smith.
#CL2#
Fontolan pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fontolan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Smith scores with a jab.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Fontolan.
Fontolan ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Fontolan is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith punishes Fontolan's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fontolan.
Fontolan seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Fontolan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith knocks out Fontolan with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Smith before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Smith picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luke Smith!
Luke Smith retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Luke Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
MMAH 80
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Cellini lands with a nice combination. Fontolan backs away looking to recover.
Cellini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fontolan on the side of the head.
Cellini looks to land a left hand but Fontolan moved out of range nicely.
Cellini misses with an uppercut.
Cellini misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Fontolan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fontolan.
Fontolan pushes Cellini back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cellini throws an elbow that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Fontolan.
#TD2#
Fontolan is trying to trip Cellini. He has hold of a leg but Cellini is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fontolan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cellini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fontolan throws a strike but Cellini rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cellini won't allow Fontolan to get back to his feet.
Fontolan is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T1#
Fontolan wants to get back to his feet but Cellini passes into half guard.
Fontolan tries to kick Cellini off but Cellini keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cellini thows a huge punch but Fontolan dodges it nicely.
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. Cellini connects with a nice short shot to Fontolan's temple.
Fontolan wants to get back to his feet.
Cellini is nestled in close to Fontolan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cellini trying to control from Fontolan's half guard. Fontolan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cellini throws a big elbow that misses.
Cellini stops Fontolan from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cellini throwing strikes but missing.
Fontolan keeping full guard, as Cellini tries to pass. #T2#
Cellini stops Fontolan from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fontolan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cellini throwing strikes from guard but Fontolan blocks nicely.
Cellini 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.
Fontolan wants to stand but Cellini is controlling the position.
Cellini throwing strikes but missing.
Fontolan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Fontolan pushes Cellini up against the cage in a clinch.
Cellini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fontolan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Abbondanza Cellini has been cut.#BC2#
Fontolan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Fontolan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cellini throws the left hand but Fontolan avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Cellini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cellini wants to sweep but no luck.
Fontolan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cellini wants to get back to his feet but Fontolan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cellini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cellini throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T4#
Fontolan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cellini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cellini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fontolan. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Cellini moves into range and clinches up with Fontolan.
Fontolan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fontolan works on Cellini's body with a couple of short punches.
Cellini wants to get back to striking at distance but Fontolan won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fontolan is trying to drag Cellini to the mat but Cellini just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cellini is trying to stall.
A right hand to the body from Fontolan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cellini. #TD2#
Fontolan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Abbondanza Cellini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abbondanza Cellini's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fontolan moves out of range of the strikes.
Fontolan dodges the punch combination from Cellini.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fontolan! But no joy.
Fontolan walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cellini. Fontolan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cellini looks to land a right hand but Fontolan moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontolan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fontolan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cellini misses the shot to the body.
Cellini misses with a hook. Fontolan ducked under it nicely.
Fontolan wants to counter with a clinch but Cellini pushes him away.#T1##CL2#
Fontolan clinches up with Cellini and pushes him back against the cage.
Cellini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fontolan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cellini's efforts to push away.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
Fontolan is trying to trip Cellini. He has hold of a leg but Cellini is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fontolan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Davide Fontolan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fontolan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fontolan is continuing to stall.#T2#
Cellini trying to keep a closed guard but Fontolan is proving a slippery customer.
Fontolan lands a couple of elbows.
Fontolan throwing strikes but missing.
Fontolan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fontolan content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Cellini has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3#
Cellini taking a breather.
Fontolan lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Fontolan as the two fighters clinch.
Fontolan is working Cellini over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fontolan scores with a shot to the side of Cellini's head.
Cellini has a couple of punches blocked by Fontolan.
Fontolan lands an uppercut.
Fontolan lands a shoulder strike.
Fontolan blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Cellini fails to land.
Cellini is looking to break free of the clinch but Fontolan has double underhooks.
Cellini tries to break the clinch but Fontolan is controlling the position. #TD2#
Fontolan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cellini regains guard.
Fontolan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Fontolan trying to control the position from guard on top but Cellini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fontolan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fontolan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davide Fontolan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abbondanza Cellini's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Cellini looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cellini looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Fontolan closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Fontolan has clasped his hands together around Cellini's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fontolan is chipping away with strikes.
Fontolan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fontolan wants to control but Cellini is keeping him busy.
Fontolan working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cellini is being controlled here.
Fontolan working away.
Fontolan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Cellini dodges the ground and pound from Fontolan.
Cellini seems a little lost for a moment, as Fontolan dominates the positioning.
Fontolan throws a strike aimed at the side of Cellini's head but Cellini avoids it well.
Fontolan misses with the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fontolan taking a breather here.
Cellini taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cellini on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fontolan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cellini keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fontolan grinds an elbow into Cellini's temple. #T2#
Fontolan lands a few punches from side control.
Cellini taking punishment in the form of punches.
A lull in the action here.
Cellini is trying to control Fontolan's posture but Fontolan avoids it.
Fontolan is looking to take a break and control but Cellini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Cellini takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fontolan wants to stand but Cellini is controlling his arm.
Fontolan throws an elbow but Cellini slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fontolan trying to control the action but Cellini is working from the bottom.
Fontolan cracks Cellini with a big elbow.
Fontolan scores with punches from side control.
We've been informed that Fontolan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
The strikes coming from Fontolan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fontolan wants to control but Cellini is keeping him busy.
Fontolan working the head and body with strikes.
Fontolan controlling the position from side mount.
Fontolan tries to stand but Cellini is controlling his head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cellini looks to move to half guard but instead Fontolan has passed into mount! Damn!
And that's the end of the fight!
Davide Fontolan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fontolan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davide Fontolan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Fontolan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diamond.#KD2#
Diamond drops Fontolan with a left right combo! Diamond follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC2#Fontolan is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Davide Fontolan has been cut.
Diamond wants to stand but Fontolan is controlling his arm.
Fontolan tries to escape but Diamond is in control.
Diamond wants to stand but Fontolan has his arm trapped.
Fontolan tries to escape but Diamond is in control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Diamond decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T1##TD#
Fontolan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Diamond wants to get back to his feet but Fontolan drags him back down.
Diamond wants to get back to his feet but Fontolan is dominant here and he's now got Diamond's back!
Fontolan lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Fontolan.
Diamond is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fontolan.
Diamond really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fontolan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fontolan lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Diamond.
Diamond grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #T2#
Fontolan controls the action.
Fontolan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diamond for as long as he can get away with.
The referee is taking a good look at Diamond as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Fontolan!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fontolan scores with punches to the body.
Diamond wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Diamond is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Fontolan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fontolan lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Diamond is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fontolan.
Diamond is trying to get back to his feet but Fontolan has full control of the position and if anything, Diamond has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Fontolan lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Fontolan controlling the position well here. Diamond rolled but Fontolan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Fontolan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fontolan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Diamond trying to get back to his feet but Fontolan is in full control for now.
Fontolan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Diamond's body.
Fontolan scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Fontolan controlling from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davide Fontolan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Davide Fontolan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Fontolan closes the distance and clinches.
Fontolan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fontolan keeps control of Diamond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diamond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diamond working hard to break the clinch.
Fontolan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fontolan tries for a takedown but Diamond manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davide Fontolan. 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.
Diamond is pressed up against the cage. Fontolan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diamond down to the mat. Diamond avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Diamond throws a jab but it's blocked by Fontolan.
Fontolan missing with a left hand there. Diamond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diamond! But no joy.
Diamond's coach down at Rollins Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Diamond's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1##CL#
Fontolan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diamond, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Fontolan.
Diamond being controlled against the cage.
Fontolan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diamond after a bit of a struggle.
Fontolan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diamond after a bit of a struggle.
Fontolan is trying to drag Diamond to the mat but Diamond just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fontolan lands a hook that snaps the head of Diamond backwards.
Fontolan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diamond can do to turn this around?
Diamond is trying to push Fontolan away but Fontolan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
A frustrated look appears on Diamond's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fontolan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diamond gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Fontolan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diamond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Fontolan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Fontolan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fontolan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fontolan slips a nice elbow through Diamond's hands, connecting with Diamond's forehead.
Diamond on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Diamond wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Fontolan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fontolan lands strikes from half guard.
Davide Fontolan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diamond wants to get back to his feet.
Fontolan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diamond looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fontolan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fontolan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Fontolan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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. Fontolan connects with a nice short shot to Diamond's temple.
Fontolan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fontolan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diamond with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fontolan controlling the pace.
Fontolan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fontolan controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davide Fontolan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Davide Fontolan's cut.
That's time! Fontolan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Fontolan forces Diamond back against the cage and clinches.
Fontolan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diamond is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fontolan lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD#
Fontolan lands a takedown into guard.
Fontolan prevents Diamond from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diamond can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fontolan scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontolan lands a couple of elbows.
Fontolan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fontolan is in close to Diamond's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Fontolan scoring with some ground and pound.
Diamond is looking to stand up but Fontolan isn't so interested in that idea.
Fontolan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Diamond trying to remain calm as Fontolan controls from the top position.
Diamond takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fontolan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Diamond to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fontolan prevents Diamond from escaping the position.#T2#
Fontolan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Diamond will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Diamond wants to get back to his feet but Fontolan drags him back down.
Fontolan scoring with punches from side control.
Diamond takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Fontolan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fontolan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Diamond takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tyler Diamond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Diamond pushes Fontolan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fontolan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Fontolan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Diamond tries to escape but Fontolan is in control.
Fontolan grinds an elbow into Diamond's temple.
Diamond being controlled for a moment.
Diamond is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fontolan is putting a hurting on Diamond here, landing some big shots from side control.
Diamond is letting Fontolan control him for a moment.
Diamond is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fontolan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Diamond throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Diamond is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fontolan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fontolan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Diamond some visible discomfort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davide Fontolan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fontolan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davide Fontolan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Fontolan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pending on his heels. He'll look to pass Pending's guard now, I'm sure.
Fontolan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pending looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fontolan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Pending looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fontolan passes into side control.
Fontolan working the head with strikes.
Fontolan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pending some visible discomfort.
#SU#
Fontolan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pending to his feet. #CL#
Fontolan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pending, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Fontolan breaks the clinch.
#KD#
Fontolan drops Pending with a left and a right! Oh, Pending is hurt - Fontolan dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC#Pending is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Fyodor Pending has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fontolan takes a little break here. Pending wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pending is still in real trouble! Can Fontolan finish him?#SU#
Fontolan stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T1#
Fontolan cracks Pending on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Pending falls backwards against the cage. Fontolan follows up with more strikes that drop Pending to his knees. Fontolan keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Pending! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davide Fontolan! |
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