Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMA Hype -40-
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
Bucombo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bucombo.
Bucombo works over Kat's head and body with a nice combination.
Kat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bucombo.
Kat drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bucombo sprawls and moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Kat has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A lazy body kick from Bucombo #TD#
and Kat decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bucombo's guard.
Kat throwing strikes from guard but Bucombo blocks nicely.
Kat trying to control the position from guard on top but Bucombo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bucombo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kat looking to pass the guard.
Kat content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bucombo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Kat pushes down on Bucombo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bucombo is staying active underneath Kat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bucombo's head.
Kat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bucombo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kat trying to pass the guard but Bucombo defending well.
Kat trying to control the pace.
Kat is nestled in close to Bucombo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Bucombo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kat is trying to control the action in half guard but Bucombo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kat uses his free foot to push down on Bucombo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bucombo.
Bucombo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kat lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kat will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bucombo wants to hold on but Kat pushes him away.
Kat trying to control but Bucombo is having none of it.
Bucombo is in a horrible position here. Kat smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T3#
Kat landing shots from mount.
Bucombo working to try and regain half guard.
Kat tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kat trying to control but Bucombo is having none of it.
Kat unloading with bombs!
Bucombo working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Kat landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kat lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #SUB#
Kat looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kat lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kat cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kat controlling from mount.
Kat putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The referee warns Bucombo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bucombo is trying to reverse the position but instead Kat has taken his back - oops!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Kat 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#
Bucombo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bucombo.
A telegraphed right hand from Kat misses the target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bucombo.
Bucombo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kat.
Kat takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've been informed that Bucombo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Bucombo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kat trying to control from the bottom.
Felix Kat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kat tries to roll over but Bucombo keeps him under control.
Kat has his hands clasped together around Bucombo's back. He's all about the action.
Kat trying to hold on to Bucombo's head to control him but Bucombo postures up. #T1#
Bucombo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kat is trying to maintain the position but Bucombo is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bucombo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kat trying to control but Bucombo is working from the bottom. #T2#
Bucombo can't keep his opponent in guard - Kat advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kat frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bucombo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Kat is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bucombo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kat looking to finish Bucombo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bucombo!#T3#
Bucombo is in a horrible position here. Kat smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kat lands a big elbow.
Kat controlling from the full mount.
Kat tries to control but Bucombo wriggling away.
Kat is really struggling to control Bucombo but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Kat looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T4#
Kat scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bucombo?
Bucombo tries to hold on but Kat pushes him away.
Kat looking to control but Bucombo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The referee warns Bucombo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bucombo can't escape the position. #SUB#
Bucombo is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Kat locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Bucombo is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Felix Kat!

Event: MMA Hype -31-
Date: Feb 05, 2025

#R1#
Salerno goes for a double leg but Bucombo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bucombo continues to drive forward.
Salerno wants to take the fight to the mat but Bucombo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Salerno can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radley Salerno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bucombo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bucombo is looking to break free of the clinch but Salerno has double underhooks.
Salerno is looking to take this one to the mat.
Salerno has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bucombo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bucombo is trying to pull guard but Salerno has him pressed against the cage.
Bucombo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salerno tries to land knees in the clinch but Bucombo avoids the damage to the body.
Bucombo gets underhooks to prevent Salerno's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bucombo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Salerno is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Salerno jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bucombo walks away with a smile on his face. Salerno gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Salerno has his takedown stuffed
and Salerno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bucombo throws a series of punches but Salerno avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Bucombo is looking to score with low kicks.
Salerno fails with the takedown.
Bucombo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Salerno misses with a takedown
and Bucombo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Bucombo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Bucombo wriggles free and stands up.
A lazy body kick from Bucombo #TD#
and Salerno counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salerno trying to control but Bucombo is working from the bottom.
Bucombo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've been hearing that Salerno has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Salerno scoring with some ground and pound.
Salerno wants to control from the top but Bucombo keeps moving. #T2#
Bucombo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bucombo is looking for a triangle but Salerno pushes his legs off easily.
Salerno preventing the sweep.
Salerno cracks Bucombo with a solid left hand.
Salerno trying to control but Bucombo is working from the bottom.
Salerno connects with a couple of short punches.
Bucombo has momentary wrist control but Salerno slips an elbow through the middle.
Salerno wants to control from the top but Bucombo keeps moving.
Salerno lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Salerno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bucombo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salerno works over Bucombo with some ground and pound from guard.
Salerno works over Bucombo with some ground and pound from guard.
Salerno works over Bucombo with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Salerno with a nice head shot there.
Salerno trying to control but Bucombo is working from the bottom.
Salerno passes Bucombo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've been informed that Bucombo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bucombo looks winded!
Salerno 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.
Salerno 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.
Salerno working the head and body with strikes.
Salerno lands with a punch from half guard.
Salerno is nestled in close to Bucombo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Salerno landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Salerno looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bucombo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Salerno slips a nice elbow through Bucombo's hands, connecting with Bucombo's forehead.
Salerno is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Salerno there.
Salerno looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salerno landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bucombo is trying to control but Salerno manages to pass to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salerno tries to control but Bucombo wriggling away.
Salerno putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Salerno trying to control but Bucombo is having none of it.
Salerno landing punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Radley Salerno dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Salerno looks for a takedown but Bucombo sprawls well.#CL#
Salerno clinches up with Bucombo and pushes him back against the cage.
Salerno tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bucombo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Salerno.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radley Salerno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salerno is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bucombo is defending well.
Salerno gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bucombo.
Bucombo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Salerno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salerno is trying to pull guard but Bucombo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Salerno wants a takedown.
Bucombo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Salerno is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bucombo is defending well.
Salerno fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bucombo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bucombo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Salerno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Salerno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Salerno is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bucombo tries to break free but Salerno pushes him back against the cage.
Salerno tries for a takedown but Bucombo manages to get underhooks.
Bucombo is trying to break the clinch but Salerno is controlling him.
Salerno tries a body shot but Bucombo blocks it. #T2#
Salerno tries to score a body lock takedown but Bucombo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bucombo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Salerno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bucombo can do to turn this around?
Salerno tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bucombo has had enough of the clinch but Salerno keeps him there for the moment.
Salerno wants to take the fight to the mat but Bucombo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Bucombo manages to pull guard.
Bucombo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Salerno in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Salerno throws an elbow that misses. Bucombo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Salerno's guard. Nice move by Bucombo!#REVB#
Bucombo wants to stand but Salerno has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Salerno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bucombo is one step ahead there. #T3#
Bucombo throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Salerno looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bucombo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bucombo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU2#
Bucombo gets to his feet. Salerno looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Salerno gets a clinch. #TD#
Salerno has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bucombo is trying to keep an underhook but Salerno manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Salerno looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Salerno working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Bucombo is looking for a sweep. Salerno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salerno lands with a punch from half guard.
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. Salerno connects with a nice short shot to Bucombo's temple.
Salerno thows a huge punch but Bucombo dodges it nicely.
Salerno landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Radley Salerno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salerno trying to control from Bucombo's half guard. Bucombo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bucombo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Salerno controls the pace.
Salerno content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salerno lands a couple of elbows.
Bucombo wants to sweep here but Salerno controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Radley Salerno will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Salerno shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bucombo pinned against the cage. Bucombo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bucombo throws a combination. Salerno tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Salerno instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Salerno.
Salerno throws a punch but it's blocked by Bucombo.
Salerno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Salerno drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salerno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bucombo's elbow.
Bucombo stops a takedown attempt from Salerno.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radley Salerno. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bucombo wants a takedown.
Salerno is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bucombo is defending well.
Salerno goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bucombo prevents it.
Salerno drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bucombo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salerno has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Salerno there as he acknowledges the shot.
Salerno closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bucombo circles away.
Salerno takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bucombo.
Bucombo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salerno moves away.
Salerno feinted with a counter takedown.
Salerno looks for a takedown but Bucombo sprawls well.
Salerno shoots in but no luck this time.
Adriano Bucombo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Bucombo throws a right hand that Salerno ducks under and follows up with a left that Salerno also avoids with ease.
Salerno shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bucombo but Bucombo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bucombo lands a jab to the head.
Bucombo keeps the fight on the outside.
Bucombo tries to clinch there but Salerno circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Bucombo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bucombo wants to clinch.
Radley Salerno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bucombo is looking to clinch but Salerno is avoiding it.
Salerno takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD#
Salerno scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T3#
Bucombo wants to control but Salerno is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salerno is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Salerno wants to take a breather but Bucombo is having none of it.
Salerno is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bucombo is trying to stand back up but Salerno is controlling him
Salerno lands with a punch from half guard.
Salerno looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bucombo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Salerno has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bucombo is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Salerno landing strikes, looking to finish!
Salerno putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Salerno in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #SUB#
Salerno with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Salerno lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Salerno working Bucombo over with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salerno lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Salerno looking to control but Bucombo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Adriano Bucombo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Radley Salerno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Salerno 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!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Radley Salerno.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Salerno, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Radley Salerno!

Event: MMA Hype -20-
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1##TD#
Mercado drives through with a takedown into Bucombo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bucombo is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mercado dives into side control.
Bucombo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#REVB#
Mercado is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bucombo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mercado in side control, throwing shots but Bucombo defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercado 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.
Mercado has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Mercado looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mercado is standing up over Bucombo. Bucombo looks to escape but Mercado dives into side control. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercado is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bucombo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Mercado sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bucombo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bucombo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mercado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mercado controls the position.
Mercado will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mercado advances nicely into full mount.
Mercado controlling his opponent.
Mercado lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mercado tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mercado lands a nice shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Mercado dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Mercado drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mercado is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bucombo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bucombo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bucombo is breathing heavily.
Mercado advances to half guard. #T1#
Mercado stalling.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Mercado.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mercado throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mercado looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mercado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bucombo can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Mercado shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bucombo's guard.
Mercado's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mercado seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bucombo for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Mercado'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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Mercado throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bucombo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mercado is in Bucombo's guard.
Dante Mercado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Bucombo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mercado controls the pace.
Mercado advances to half guard.
Mercado throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mercado has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mercado takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Mercado dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Mercado closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bucombo did well to prevent Mercado getting side control.
Bucombo is in trouble now - Mercado has advanced to mount!
Mercado sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bucombo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mercado continues to stall.
Further stalling from Mercado.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
More hug and hope from Mercado.
Mercado continues to hold on tight.#T3#
We've been informed that Bucombo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mercado looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mercado misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mercado controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adriano Bucombo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dante Mercado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Mercado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mercado has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Mercado!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1#
Porra takes a swing at Bucombo's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Bucombo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bucombo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Porra just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Bucombo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Harry Porra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Porra lands with a hook. Bucombo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Porra misses with the combination.
Bucombo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Porra connects with a body shot that sends Bucombo's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bucombo manages to avoid it.
Porra misses with a straight left.
A cross from Porra lands.
Porra listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Porra misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Porra misses.
Porra misses with a few strikes there.
Bucombo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Porra takes a swing at Bucombo's ribcage but misses.
Porra swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bucombo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Porra throws an off balance right hand
and Bucombo counters with a left to the body.
Bucombo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Porra's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Porra duly obliges.
Porra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bucombo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Porra.
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!
Porra scores with a sloppy right hand. Bucombo should have avoided that one.
Porra throws a poor cross that misses
and Bucombo counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Porra misses. #T2#
Porra throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Bucombo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Porra looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Porra misses with a left hand
and Bucombo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Porra lunges at Bucombo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bucombo's hand.
Porra shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bucombo eats them both and turns towards Porra to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bucombo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Porra.
Porra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bucombo circles away quickly and effectively.
Porra swings widly with a right hand
and Bucombo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Porra.
Porra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bucombo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Porra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Porra sizes up Bucombo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Porra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bucombo counters with a nice body shot.
Bucombo looks winded!#T3#
Porra throws a sloppy body shot
and Bucombo counters with a nice uppercut.
Porra misses with a hook
and Bucombo counters with a nice uppercut.
Bucombo takes one to the side of the head.
Porra throws a lazy right hand but Bucombo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bucombo! But no joy.
A big right from Porra misses.
A nice side step and Bucombo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Porra is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Porra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Porra throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bucombo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bucombo walks into a stiff left hand from Porra.
Bucombo moves out of range as Porra strikes.
A little jabbing left from Bucombo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Porra misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Porra.
Bucombo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bucombo moves out of range as Porra strikes.
Bucombo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Nice jab there from Porra.
Porra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bucombo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Porra misses.
Bucombo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Porra throws a hook but Bucombo blocks it.
Porra throws a body punch but Bucombo moves out of range.
Bucombo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Porra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Porra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bucombo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Porra.
Porra misses with a right hand
and Bucombo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Porra misses with a combination
and Bucombo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Porra throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bucombo counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Porra dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Porra misses with a hook to the body
letting Bucombo counter with a right hand.
Porra falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bucombo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bucombo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Porra.
Porra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice side step and Bucombo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Porra throws a lazy uppercut
and Bucombo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Porra throws out a loose jab but Bucombo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bucombo throws out a counter right but Porra avoids it with no problem.
Harry Porra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Porra connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bucombo's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bucombo dodges the punch combination from Porra.
Bucombo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Porra throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Bucombo to counter with a crisp jab.
Porra throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bucombo counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Porra misses with a looping right.
Porra misses with a wild combination.
A nice side step and Bucombo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Porra throws a hook but Bucombo avoids it easily.
Bucombo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Porra finds it's way round the side to connect with Bucombo's head.
Porra throws a looping overhand right but Bucombo ducks down to avoid it.
Porra lands an overhand right.
Porra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bucombo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bucombo walks into a jab.
Porra throws a jab but it's blocked by Bucombo.
Porra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bucombo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Porra misses the target. #T2#
Bucombo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bucombo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Porra loads up on a big right hand but Bucombo slips the punch.
A nice side step and Bucombo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Porra throws out a loose jab but Bucombo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bucombo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Porra. Those never looked like landing.
Bucombo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Porra misses with a hook
and Bucombo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bucombo blocks a jab.
Bucombo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Porra misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Porra.
Bucombo is breathing heavily.
A combination from Porra does no damage.
Porra throws a shot from downtown. Bucombo moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Bucombo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Porra misses.
It seemed like Bucombo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Porra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bucombo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Porra throws a jab when Bucombo was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bucombo! But no joy.
Porra takes a swing at Bucombo's ribcage but misses.
Bucombo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Harry Porra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Porra throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bucombo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Porra throws a right and a left that Bucombo avoids nicely.
Bucombo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Porra throws a right hand that misses
and Bucombo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Porra misses with a shot to the body
and Bucombo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Porra throws a series of punches but Bucombo avoids them all with ease.
A nice side step and Bucombo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Porra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bucombo can do to turn this around?
Porra throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bucombo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bucombo ducks under a wild hook from Porra.
Bucombo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Porra throws a nice looking combination but Bucombo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bucombo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Porra throws a combination that misses
and Bucombo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Porra throws a poor cross that misses
and Bucombo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Porra misses with a body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bucombo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Porra has got the better of the exchanges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Porra missing with a left hand there. Bucombo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Porra throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Bucombo to counter with a crisp jab.
Porra misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Porra.
A little jabbing left from Bucombo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bucombo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bucombo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bucombo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Porra.
Porra misses with a right hand
letting Bucombo counter with a right hand.
Porra loads up on a big right hand but Bucombo slips the punch.
Bucombo throws out a counter right but Porra avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Porra dominated that second round.
That's time! 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#
Porra lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Porra.
Porra misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bucombo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bucombo dodges the punch combination from Porra.
Porra throws a big shot that misses.
Bucombo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Porra throws an off balance right hand
and Bucombo counters with a straight right hand.
Porra throws an off balance right hand
and Porra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Porra loads up on a big right hand but Bucombo slips the punch.
Bucombo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Bucombo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Porra swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bucombo.
Bucombo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Porra throws a hook but Bucombo blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bucombo! But no joy.
Bucombo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Porra misses with a two punch combination.
Nice uppercut there from Porra.
Porra lands with a good body shot.
Bucombo ducks under a wild hook from Porra.
Bucombo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bucombo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Porra.
Bucombo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Porra throws a right hand that Bucombo ducks under and follows up with a left that Bucombo also avoids with ease.
Bucombo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Porra throws a series of punches but Bucombo avoids them all with ease.
Bucombo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Porra throws a jab but it's blocked by Bucombo.
Bucombo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Porra fails to land with a series of punches.
Bucombo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Porra swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Porra throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bucombo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Porra throws a sloppy body shot
and Bucombo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bucombo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bucombo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Porra.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Porra throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bucombo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Porra.
Harry Porra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Porra throws a right hand that misses
and Bucombo counters with a straight right hand.
Porra wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the body from Porra misses
and Bucombo counters with a nice uppercut.
Porra misses with a double jab
and Bucombo counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Bucombo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Porra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bucombo.
Bucombo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Porra with a body shot.
Porra lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bucombo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Porra throws out the jab.
Porra swings widly with a right hand
enabling Bucombo to counter with a crisp jab.
Bucombo moves away from the strike by Porra.
Porra throws a combination that misses
and Bucombo counters with a stiff right hand.
Porra lands with a shot to the body.
Porra looks to score with a jab to the body but Bucombo is just out of range.
It seemed like Bucombo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bucombo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Porra throws a combination that misses
and Bucombo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Porra with a nice cross.
Porra misses with a right hand
and Bucombo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Porra scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bucombo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Porra.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bucombo! But no joy.
Porra misses with a looping right.
Bucombo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Porra.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bucombo! But no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Porra as he connects with a hook.
Bucombo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bucombo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Adriano Bucombo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Porra looks to land a combination. Bucombo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Porra showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Porra 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Porra!
An out of breath Harry Porra 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: Nov 29, 2024

#R1#
Bucombo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Santana dives in and scores a takedown into Bucombo's guard.
Bucombo wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Santana manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Santana looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Santana is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Santana is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Santana trying to mount his opponent but Bucombo defends it. #SUB#
Santana 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#
Santana is trying to work for a kimura but Bucombo is defending well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Santana is working for a kimura but Bucombo is defending it quite comfortably.
Santana seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bucombo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB#
Santana is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bucombo sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Santana is working for a kimura but Bucombo is defending it quite comfortably.
Santana is trying to control the action in half guard but Bucombo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Santana is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Bucombo as he works his way to full guard.
Santana's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Santana trying to control the position from guard on top but Bucombo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Santana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bucombo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Santana darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santana swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bucombo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bucombo slips a straight right by Santana.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cristofer Santana dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Santana misses with a wild body shot.
Santana misses with a right hand
letting Bucombo counter with a right hand.
Santana lands with a right hand.
Cristofer Santana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Santana drives through with a takedown into Bucombo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Bucombo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Santana really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Santana works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bucombo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Santana misses with a few strikes there.
Bucombo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Santana throws a looping overhand right but Bucombo ducks down to avoid it.
Santana misses with a double jab.
Santana falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bucombo counters with a straight right hand.
Cristofer Santana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Santana bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Bucombo bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
Santana shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bucombo is trying to defend but Santana finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Bucombo pushes Santana off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santana misses with a body shot
and Bucombo counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Santana shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Santana was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Santana wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bucombo, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bucombo is pushing Santana's head away, looking to escape. Santana manages to hold on to the position though.#T3#
Santana tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Santana is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bucombo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Santana is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bucombo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bucombo tries to escape but Santana is in control. #SUB#
Santana looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Santana is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bucombo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Santana trying to control the position but Bucombo is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Adriano Bucombo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Santana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Santana! #TD#
Santana feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bucombo is wriggling around but Santana manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Santana tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bucombo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Santana is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bucombo is just riding it out for now. Santana eventually gives up the hold.
Bucombo is trying to stand back up but Santana is controlling him #T1##SUB#
Santana is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bucombo sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Santana is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Santana is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Santana is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bucombo is in trouble now - Santana has advanced to mount! #T3##SUB#
Santana goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Bucombo turns into him and now he's in Santana's guard.
Santana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bucombo throws a big elbow that misses.
Santana will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bucombo postures up in Santana's guard and throws a big left but Santana blocks it.
Santana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Santana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bucombo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adriano Bucombo has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Santana is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bucombo postures up in Santana's guard and throws a big left but Santana blocks it. #T4#
Bucombo is looking to work some ground and pound but Santana has wrist control.
Bucombo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bucombo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bucombo is looking to work some ground and pound but Santana has wrist control.
Santana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bucombo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Santana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bucombo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bucombo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bucombo throwing strikes from guard but Santana blocks nicely.
Bucombo throwing strikes but missing.
Bucombo throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adriano Bucombo.
I think Bucombo 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Adriano Bucombo!

Event: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 3
Date: Aug 14, 2024

#R1##CL#
Brooks moves into the clinch.
Bucombo has Brooks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brooks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brooks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bucombo takes a shot to the head.
Bucombo blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Brooks breaks the clinch.
Bucombo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brooks tries to clinch up
and Bucombo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks misses with a wild combination.
Bucombo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Brooks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bucombo, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bucombo.
Brooks misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Brooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brooks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bucombo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brooks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bucombo counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Brooks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bucombo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brooks prevents it.
Brooks misses with a knee to the head.
Brooks gets through Bucombo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Brooks as the two fighters clinch.
Brooks misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Bucombo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brooks after a bit of a struggle.
Terrell Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriano Bucombo.
Brooks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brooks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bucombos head.
Brooks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Brooks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bucombo's elbow.
Brooks can't find room to land a body shot as Bucombo controls the action.
Brooks misses with the head strike.
Brooks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bucombo blocks an uppercut.
Brooks misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brooks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brooks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brooks.
Brooks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brooks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brooks misses with a punch to the body.
Bucombo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bucombo tries for a takedown but Brooks manages to get underhooks.
Brooks lands a body shot.
Brooks lands an uppercut.
Brooks throws an elbow but it misses.
Brooks looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Brooks throws a punch but it's blocked by Bucombo.
Brooks struggles to land a body shot inside as Bucombo controls his hands.
Brooks lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Bucombo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Brooks.
Bucombo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brooks scores with a shoulder strike.
Brooks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brooks scores with a shot to the side of Bucombo's head.
Brooks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bucombo prevents a body shot from Brooks. #BC#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!#CL#
Brooks has managed to clinch.
Brooks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bucombo's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrell Brooks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Brooks moves into range and clinches up with Bucombo.
Brooks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brooks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bucombo can do to turn this around?
Brooks throws a punch but it's blocked by Bucombo.
Bucombo can't get the takedown.
Bucombo wants to take the fight to the mat but Brooks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brooks avoiding damage.
Brooks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bucombo backwards.
Brooks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bucombo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brooks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Terrell Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriano Bucombo.
A short left from Brooks. #T1#
Brooks swings wildly with an uppercut but Bucombo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brooks misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brooks scores with a hook to the body.
Bucombo has Brooks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brooks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brooks working aggressively here.
Brooks is pressed up against the cage. Bucombo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brooks down to the mat. Brooks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brooks tries to clinch there but Bucombo circles away.
Bucombo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brooks.
Bucombo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brooks fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Bucombo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brooks is looking to clinch. #T2#
Brooks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Brooks drives through and clinches with Bucombo against the cage.
Brooks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bucombos head.
A right hand to the body from Brooks.
Brooks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bucombo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bucombo is breathing heavily.
Brooks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bucombos head.
Brooks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brooks lands with a short shot to the head.
Bucombo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brooks pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
Brooks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brooks lands a right hand.
Brooks's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Brooks swings wildly with an uppercut but Bucombo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brooks is pushing Bucombo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brooks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brooks lands a body punch. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brooks.
A short left from Brooks.
Terrell Brooks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brooks can't find room to land a body shot as Bucombo controls the action. #TD#
Brooks has Bucombo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Brooks pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bucombo tumbling to the mat - Brooks dives into Bucombo's guard.#ES2#
Bucombo kicks Brooks off and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brooks is looking to clinch.
Brooks wants to clinch.
Bucombo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrell Brooks 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Brooks doesn't manage to clinch there - Bucombo circles away.
Bucombo keeps the fight on the outside.
Brooks throws a series of punches but Bucombo moves out of range.
Bucombo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brooks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bucombo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brooks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Bucombo tries to keep at a distance but Brooks has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Brooks. #T1#
Brooks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bucombo blocks an uppercut.
Brooks misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brooks.
Brooks pushes Bucombo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Brooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Brooks closes the distance and clinches.
Brooks has a couple of punches blocked by Bucombo.
Brooks misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brooks. #TD#
Brooks jumps into guard, dragging Bucombo to the mat.
Bucombo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Bucombo throwing strikes but missing.
Bucombo postures up in Brooks's guard and throws a big left but Brooks blocks it.
Brooks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bucombo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bucombo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brooks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bucombo postures up in Brooks's guard and throws a big left but Brooks blocks it.
Bucombo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bucombo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bucombo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bucombo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bucombo throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brooks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brooks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brooks tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bucombo won't allow Brooks to sweep him here.
Bucombo postures up. #T3#
Brooks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bucombo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brooks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bucombo on the ground.
Bucombo throws a big elbow that misses.
Bucombo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bucombo throwing strikes but missing.
Bucombo throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bucombo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Terrell Brooks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bucombo throws a strike but Brooks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##ES2#
Bucombo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Brooks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice side step and Bucombo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bucombo slips a jab and a cross from Brooks. #T4#
Brooks is looking to clinch.
Brooks tries to clinch up but Bucombo circles away and keeps his distance.
Brooks tries to clinch up
and Bucombo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brooks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bucombo! But no joy.
Brooks tries to clinch up.
Bucombo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks tries to clinch but Bucombo moves out of range.
Brooks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bucombo manages to avoid it.
Bucombo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Adriano Bucombo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bucombo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bucombo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Terrell Brooks.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brooks, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Bucombo gets a double leg takedown into Mark Roland JiuJitsu's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bucombo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mark Roland JiuJitsu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bucombo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bucombo stays in close to Mark Roland JiuJitsu's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SU2#
Mark Roland JiuJitsu is working an open guard so Bucombo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#KD2#
Bucombo lands a left and a right that send Mark Roland JiuJitsu crashing to the mat, dazed. Bucombo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Mark Roland JiuJitsu is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Singhathep Mark Roland JiuJitsu has been cut.
Bucombo looks for a takedown but Mark Roland JiuJitsu sprawls well.
Oh Mark Roland JiuJitsu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bucombo keeps the fight on the outside.
Bucombo misses with a head kick.
Singhathep Mark Roland JiuJitsu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Bucombo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Bucombo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bucombo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mark Roland JiuJitsu seems to have got his legs back now.#T2##SUB2#
Bucombo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bucombo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mark Roland JiuJitsu!
Bucombo controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Bucombo wants to finish this one by submission but Mark Roland JiuJitsu is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bucombo. #T3#
Bucombo throwing strikes here but Mark Roland JiuJitsu is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bucombo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
It looks like Bucombo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bucombo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bucombo controlling the pace for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bucombo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB2#
Bucombo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mark Roland JiuJitsu manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SU2#
Bucombo stands up and beckons Mark Roland JiuJitsu to his feet.
Bucombo shoots in and drives through. Mark Roland JiuJitsu sprawls well.#TD2#
Bucombo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mark Roland JiuJitsu on his heels. He'll look to pass Mark Roland JiuJitsu's guard now, I'm sure.
Bucombo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bucombo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adriano Bucombo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Singhathep Mark Roland JiuJitsu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Bucombo rushes Mark Roland JiuJitsu and presses him up against the cage.
Bucombo blocks a body shot from Mark Roland JiuJitsu.
Bucombo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bucombo is trying to break the clinch but Mark Roland JiuJitsu has him pressed against the cage.
Mark Roland JiuJitsu misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Bucombo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mark Roland JiuJitsu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bucombo's elbow.
Bucombo wants to break free but Mark Roland JiuJitsu has control.
Bucombo blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Mark Roland JiuJitsu fails to land. #TD2#
Bucombo drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mark Roland JiuJitsu trying to control but Bucombo is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bucombo is pulling down on Mark Roland JiuJitsu's head. It's preventing any offense from Mark Roland JiuJitsu, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Bucombo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bucombo pulls Mark Roland JiuJitsu in close to prevent any damage.
Bucombo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bucombo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mark Roland JiuJitsu is one step ahead there. #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.
Bucombo trying to control the position here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bucombo wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mark Roland JiuJitsu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Mark Roland JiuJitsu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mark Roland JiuJitsu tries to clinch but Bucombo is having none of it.
Bucombo avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Mark Roland JiuJitsu tries to keep at a distance but Bucombo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mark Roland JiuJitsu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mark Roland JiuJitsu looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mark Roland JiuJitsu.
Mark Roland JiuJitsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mark Roland JiuJitsu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bucombo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mark Roland JiuJitsu smiles and moves away. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Bucombo has knocked Mark Roland JiuJitsu down with a huge combo! Bucombo steps away and waves a wobbly Mark Roland JiuJitsu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#T4#
Mark Roland JiuJitsu blocks a head kick by Bucombo.
Mark Roland JiuJitsu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bucombo manages to circle out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mark Roland JiuJitsu looks to score with a jab to the body but Bucombo is just out of range.
Bucombo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mark Roland JiuJitsu sprawls well. Mark Roland JiuJitsu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bucombo gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Bucombo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mark Roland JiuJitsu's half guard.
Bucombo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mark Roland JiuJitsu's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bucombo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bucombo passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adriano Bucombo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Singhathep Mark Roland JiuJitsu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mark Roland JiuJitsu is looking to clinch but Bucombo is avoiding it.
Adriano Bucombo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bucombo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mark Roland JiuJitsu is looking to clinch but Bucombo is avoiding it.
Mark Roland JiuJitsu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Bucombo. Those never looked like landing.
Bucombo throws a solid leg kick but Mark Roland JiuJitsu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bucombo.
Singhathep Mark Roland JiuJitsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bucombo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mark Roland JiuJitsu but Mark Roland JiuJitsu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mark Roland JiuJitsu tries to clinch up
and Bucombo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mark Roland JiuJitsu fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Bucombo gets a clinch.
Bucombo blocks a body shot from Mark Roland JiuJitsu.
Bucombo blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Mark Roland JiuJitsu struggles to land a body shot inside as Bucombo controls his hands.
Bucombo prevents a body shot from Mark Roland JiuJitsu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mark Roland JiuJitsu.
Mark Roland JiuJitsu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mark Roland JiuJitsu working aggressively here.
Bucombo goes for a takedown attempt but Mark Roland JiuJitsu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mark Roland JiuJitsu throws a body punch but Bucombo moves out of range. #TD2#
Bucombo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bucombo lands in his opponent's guard.
Mark Roland JiuJitsu wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bucombo manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Adriano Bucombo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bucombo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Singhathep Mark Roland JiuJitsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bucombo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mark Roland JiuJitsu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bucombo on the ground.
Let's hope that Bucombo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bucombo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bucombo slows the pace down in half guard.
Bucombo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mark Roland JiuJitsu's head. #T3#
Bucombo working Mark Roland JiuJitsu over with strikes.
Bucombo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Bucombo is trying to work for a kimura but Mark Roland JiuJitsu is defending well.
Bucombo performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Bucombo is trying to work for a kimura but Mark Roland JiuJitsu is defending well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice strikes from Bucombo there.
Bucombo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SU2#
Bucombo stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Bucombo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mark Roland JiuJitsu is trying to defend but Bucombo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adriano Bucombo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bucombo 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adriano Bucombo!

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