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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Arentov tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Arentov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Walters is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Arentov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Walters is looking for a sweep. Arentov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arentov is nestled in close to Walters, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Arentov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters trying to control but Arentov postures up.
Walters keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Arentov looks to land a strike but Walters avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Walters is trying to keep Arentov in close.
#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arentov throwing strikes from guard but Walters blocks nicely.
Arentov cracks Walters with a solid left hand.
Walters looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walters being controlled here, momentarily.
Walters is looking to sweep but instead, Arentov has passed into half guard.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arentov winds up and cracks Walters with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Arentov 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.
Arentov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Walters trying to control from the bottom.
Walters is trying to control but Arentov manages to pass to mount!
Arentov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Arentov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Walters wants to control but Arentov is having none of it.
Arentov lands a big shot there that rocks Walters but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T3#
Arentov wants to control but Walters has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Arentov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Arentov 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.
Walters has hold of Arentov's hands but Arentov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Arentov prevents Walters from improving his position.
Walters wants to control but Arentov is keeping busy.
Walters tries to roll over but Arentov keeps him under control.
Walters looks winded!
Arentov is nestled in close to Walters, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Arentov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Walters with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Arentov prevents Walters from improving his position.
Arentov is keen to just control but Walters is a slippery customer.
Arentov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Arentov uses his free foot to push down on Walters's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Walters.
Arentov looking to finish Walters with some ground and pound. This is bad for Walters!
Arentov cracks Walters with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Arentov with good strikes from the mount here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Endi Arentov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Arentov takes the fight into the clinch.
Arentov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walters can do to turn this around?
Arentov can't find room to land a body shot as Walters controls the action.
#BC#
Arentov breaks from the clinch.
Walters shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arentov defends it nicely.#CL2#
Walters pushes Arentov up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Arentov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Arentov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Arentov tries to pass to full mount but Walters defends it.
Endi Arentov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Arentov wants to take a breather but Walters is having none of it.
Arentov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Walters tries to roll over but Arentov keeps him under control.
Arentov lands strikes from half guard.
Arentov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Arentov is nestled in close to Walters, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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. Arentov connects with a nice short shot to Walters's temple.
Walters is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Arentov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Walters is trying to maintain the position but Arentov is very close to passing his half guard.
Walters is breathing heavily.
Arentov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Arentov trying to mount his opponent but Walters defends it.
Walters on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Arentov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Arentov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Walters trying to control here.
Arentov trying to advance position but Walters counters by regaining guard.
Arentov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Walters keeping full guard, as Arentov tries to pass. #T3#
Walters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arentov trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom.
Arentov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Arentov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Arentov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Walters has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arentov has managed to get both his arms back between Walters's legs - danger averted.
Walters can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arentov controls the pace.
Arentov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Walters keeping moving, preventing Arentov from controlling successfully.
Arentov lands a couple of digs.
Arentov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Arentov stands up over Walters, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Arentov working some strikes from top position.
Arentov cracks Walters with a solid left hand.
Arentov postures up.
Arentov scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walters can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arentov controls the pace.
Arentov postures up and lands a big shot to Walters's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Endi Arentov dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Arentov darts in and clinches Walters up against the cage.
Arentov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Arentov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD#
Arentov manages to pull guard.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Arentov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Arentov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Arentov leaves Walters with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Arentov throws a quick counter head kick but Walters was just out of range.#T1##CL#
Arentov forces Walters back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Arentov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Arentov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walters, pushing him back against the cage.
Walters takes an elbow to the forehead.
Walters stops a takedown attempt from Arentov.
#TD#
Arentov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Arentov manages to end up in side control.
Walters on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Arentov 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.
Arentov working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
Walters struggling a bit here.
Arentov is chipping away with strikes.
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!
Arentov working the ground and pound from side control.
Walters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arentov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Arentov scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC#Walters is rocked!
Arentov working the ground and pound.
Walters is still in real trouble! Can Arentov finish him?
Walters is working to avoid the ground and pound but Arentov connects with a decent elbow.
Arentov is looking to take a break and control but Walters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walters seems to have recovered his senses.
Arentov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3#
Arentov working the ground and pound from side control.
Walters taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Walters's face as Arentov controls the position.
Arentov trying to control the position but Walters is working away.
Arentov is putting a hurting on Walters here, landing some big shots from side control.
Walters takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Arentov just content to control the position.
Arentov laying and praying for a moment but Walters takes advantage and regains half guard. #T4#
Arentov is controlling the pace.
Walters manages to get to full guard.
Arentov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Parker Walters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Endi Arentov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Walters has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arentov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Endi Arentov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arentov 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Endi Arentov! |
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Event:
HFA 24
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Fitzwater misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arentov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
An inside leg kick lands from Fitzwater. #CL#
Arentov rushes Fitzwater and presses him up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Arentov.
Fitzwater tries to break the clinch but Arentov is controlling the position. #KD2#
Fitzwater drops Arentov with a big knee straight up the middle! Arentov is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Arentov is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Endi Arentov has been cut.#CL2#
Fitzwater has managed to clinch.
Oh Arentov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzwater lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arentov backwards.
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!
Fitzwater tries a knee to the head but Arentov blocks it.
Arentov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fitzwater has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Arentov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fitzwater blocks a body shot from Arentov.
Fitzwater misses with a body punch.
Fitzwater changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arentov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Arentov misses with a takedown attempt - Fitzwater sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arentov seems to have got his legs back now.
Some wild striking there from Arentov.
#CL2#
Fitzwater darts in and clinches Arentov up against the cage.#T1#
Arentov is trying to pull guard but Fitzwater turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Arentov blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Arentov breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Arentov scores with a takedown into Fitzwater's guard.
Fitzwater keeping moving, preventing Arentov from controlling successfully.
Fitzwater looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Arentov preventing the sweep.
Fitzwater keeping moving, preventing Arentov from controlling successfully.
Fitzwater has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Fitzwater lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Fitzwater decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Arentov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Fitzwater closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fitzwater misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
Fitzwater manages to break the clinch.
Arentov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fitzwater as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Endi Arentov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Fitzwater darts in and clinches Arentov up against the cage.#T3##BC#
Arentov breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Fitzwater gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fitzwater tries to pull guard but Arentov holds him up against the cage and eventually Fitzwater drops back down to his feet.
Arentov looking to stall.
Fitzwater lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fitzwater is working for takedown but Arentov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fitzwater is looking for a takedown.
Fitzwater fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Arentov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzwater throws a leg kick that misses.
Fitzwater fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arentov avoids it really well and circles away.
Arentov appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4##CL2#
Fitzwater moves into the clinch.
Arentov tries to pull guard but Fitzwater won't allow it.
Fitzwater is looking for a takedown.
Arentov goes for a takedown attempt but Fitzwater pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fitzwater goes for a double leg but Arentov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Arentov continues to drive forward.
Fitzwater misses with an uppercut.
Arentov throws a quick counter head kick but Fitzwater was just out of range.
Fitzwater misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Arentov has closed the distance and engaged Fitzwater in a clinch.
Arentov is trying to pull guard but Fitzwater turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fitzwater has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arentov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Fitzwater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dion Fitzwater dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Endi Arentov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Fitzwater gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Arentov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Arentov wants to control from the top but Fitzwater keeps moving.
Arentov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fitzwater wants to stand but Arentov is controlling the position.
Arentov preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzwater working a defensive guard here.
Fitzwater lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##ES#
Arentov kicks Fitzwater off and gets to his feet. #T1#
Arentov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arentov wants it to stay on the feet.
Arentov shoots in and drives through. Fitzwater sprawls well.
Fitzwater shoots in but no luck this time.
Arentov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fitzwater missing with a left hand there. Arentov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Fitzwater clinches up with Arentov and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Arentov manages to break the clinch.
Fitzwater jabs Arentov to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Arentov clinches.
Arentov is trying to maintain a safe position but Fitzwater gets an underhook and turns Arentov into the cage.#BC#
Arentov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Arentov has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Fitzwater is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Endi Arentov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Fitzwater breaks from the clinch.
Arentov misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Fitzwater has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzwater.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Arentov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Arentov manages to end up in side control.
Fitzwater bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fitzwater has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Arentov clinches up against the cage.
Dion Fitzwater seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fitzwater fails to pull guard.
Fitzwater tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arentov smiles and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Fitzwater. Those never looked like landing.
Arentov lands with a kick to the temple. Fitzwater shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fitzwater.
Arentov fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Fitzwater gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fitzwater throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arentov blocks it with crossed arms.
Fitzwater letting Arentov take a breather here.
Fitzwater throws an elbow that misses.
Fitzwater dodges an elbow strike from Arentov.
Arentov tries to throw a body punch but Fitzwater avoids it by throwing Arentov back against the cage.
Arentov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fitzwater to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters up against the cage, Arentov throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Arentov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Arentov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fitzwater walks away with a smile on his face. Arentov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Arentov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fitzwater is fending him off so far but Arentov persists. Nope, Fitzwater circles away and we're back to standing.
Fitzwater goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arentov feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Fitzwater gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fitzwater lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arentov backwards.
Arentov takes an elbow to the forehead.
A frustrated look appears on Arentov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fitzwater works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Fitzwater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Arentov instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Fitzwater manages to break the clinch.
Fitzwater throws a series of punches but Arentov avoids them all with ease.
Fitzwater shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arentov defends it nicely.
Arentov throws a quick counter head kick but Fitzwater was just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dion Fitzwater showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Endi Arentov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Fitzwater darts in looking for a takedown but Arentov gets double underhooks and turns Fitzwater into the cage.
Dion Fitzwater seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Fitzwater with that takedown attempt.
Fitzwater lands a head kick. Arentov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
No joy there for Fitzwater, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Arentov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Fitzwater closes the distance and pushes Arentov back into the cage.
Arentov tries for a takedown but Fitzwater manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Arentov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arentov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fitzwater pinned against the cage. Fitzwater gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Arentov clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Arentov is trying to maintain a safe position but Fitzwater gets an underhook and turns Arentov into the cage.
Fitzwater tries for a takedown but Arentov manages to get underhooks.
Endi Arentov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dion Fitzwater.
Arentov slows down the pace here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fitzwater keeps control of Arentov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Arentov.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Endi Arentov.#CL2#
Fitzwater closes the distance and pushes Arentov back into the cage.
Fitzwater drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arentov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fitzwater throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2##CL#
Arentov has Fitzwater up against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzwater lands an uppercut.
Fitzwater looking to slow down the pace here.
Fitzwater is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzwater creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Arentov manages to pull guard.
Fitzwater wants to control from the top but Arentov keeps moving.
Dion Fitzwater has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fitzwater throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Arentov wants to stand up but Fitzwater is controlling him. #SU2#
Fitzwater stands up and waves to Arentov to follow him. #CL2#
Fitzwater moves into the clinch.
Fitzwater is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Arentov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Arentov.
#BC2#
Fitzwater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4##TD#
Arentov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fitzwater tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Arentov is in Fitzwater's guard.
Fitzwater kicks Arentov off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Fitzwater takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Fitzwater manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Arentov clinches. #TD2#
Fitzwater decides to pull guard.
Arentov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzwater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fitzwater not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arentov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzwater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Endi Arentov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitzwater pulls Arentov in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dion Fitzwater comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fitzwater has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dion Fitzwater!
A victorious Dion Fitzwater 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:
HFA 20
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Arentov shoots for a double leg takedown but Klarenet sprawls well. He's pushed Arentov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Klarenet fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Arentov on the side of the head.
Klarenet lunges at Arentov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arentov's hand. #CUT#It looks like Endi Arentov has been cut.
No joy there for Klarenet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Arentov closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Klarenet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klarenet throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arentov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Klarenet lands with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Klarenet. Those never looked like landing.
Klarenet swinging wildly here.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Klarenet can't break the clinch.
Klarenet is trying to break free.
Stalling in the clinch from Arentov.
Klarenet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arentov has him pressed against the cage.
Klarenet jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arentov walks away with a smile on his face. Klarenet gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Arentov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Klarenet avoids it really well and circles away.
Arentov fakes the leg kick and cracks Klarenet in the body.
Arentov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Klarenet seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Arentov darts in looking for a takedown but Klarenet gets double underhooks and turns Arentov into the cage.
Willy Klarenet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Endi Arentov.
Klarenet throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Arentov counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T2##TD#
Klarenet drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU#
Klarenet stands up from Arentov's guard - Klarenet perhaps looking for a knockout.
Klarenet throws a right and a left that Arentov avoids nicely.
Klarenet is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Arentov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Klarenet wants to break free but Arentov has control.
#BC2#
Arentov breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klarenet throws a hook to the side of Arentov's head but Arentov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arentov unleashes a big counter combination but Klarenet bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Klarenet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arentov throws a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arentov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arentov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Arentov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klarenet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Klarenet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arentov.#T3#
Klarenet keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Klarenet misses with an uppercut.
Klarenet misses with a few strikes there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arentov.
Klarenet keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Klarenet misses. #CL2#
Arentov drives through and clinches with Klarenet against the cage.
#BC2#
Arentov breaks the clinch.
Klarenet displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arentov. #T4#
Klarenet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arentov.#CL#
Klarenet takes the fight into the clinch.
Arentov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Klarenet fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Klarenet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arentov circles away quickly and effectively.
Willy Klarenet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arentov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arentov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Arentov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Klarenet is looking for a counter combo.
Arentov shoots in looking for a takedown but Klarenet manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arentov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No joy there for Klarenet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Despite the aggression on Arentov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Klarenet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klarenet misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Klarenet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Endi Arentov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Klarenet tries to keep at a distance but Arentov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Klarenet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arentov can do to turn this around?
Arentov managing to block the knees to the body from Klarenet.
Arentov tries to pull guard but Klarenet forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Arentov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arentov wants to take the fight to the mat but Klarenet manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Arentov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arentov looks to clinch
enabling Klarenet to counter with a crisp jab.
Klarenet throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arentov doesn't manage to clinch there - Klarenet circles away.
#CL#
Klarenet clinches up against the cage.
Klarenet tries to break free but Arentov pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Arentov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Klarenet misses. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from Klarenet as Arentov shoots in.
Willy Klarenet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Endi Arentov.#CL#
Klarenet clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Arentov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Klarenet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Willy Klarenet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klarenet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arentov. Arentov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arentov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arentov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klarenet.
Klarenet misses with a few strikes there.
Arentov doesn't manage to clinch there - Klarenet circles away.
#CL2#
Arentov clinches up against the cage.
Arentov is trying to pull guard but Klarenet turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Klarenet is trying to push Arentov away but Arentov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Arentov tries to pull guard but Klarenet won't allow it.
Klarenet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arentov has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Arentov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klarenet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arentov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arentov wants to counter with a clinch but Klarenet pushes him away.#TD2#
Arentov shoots in and bounces Klarenet off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Klarenet pushes Arentov off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arentov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klarenet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from Klarenet.
Arentov shoots in for a takedown but Klarenet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
Arentov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Klarenet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arentov.
Arentov tries to clinch but Klarenet is having none of it.
Klarenet works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Arentov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arentov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Klarenet's waist but Klarenet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Arentov off to one side.
Klarenet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arentov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Klarenet does no damage.
A left and a right from Klarenet both land. Nice combination.
Arentov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Klarenet manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Arentov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Klarenet sprawls well. Klarenet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Arentov gets slowly back to his feet.
Klarenet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Klarenet wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#CL2#
Klarenet tries to keep at a distance but Arentov has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Klarenet is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Klarenet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Klarenet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Arentov tries to stall but Klarenet uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Arentov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klarenet's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Klarenet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Arentov tries to land a knee to the head but Klarenet blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Arentov manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Klarenet dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Endi Arentov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Klarenet fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arentov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arentov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klarenet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Klarenet lands a jab to Arentov's midsection.
Arentov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arentov wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Arentov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Klarenet to the mat! Klarenet manages to get full guard.
Klarenet is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Arentov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Klarenet is trying to pull guard but Arentov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Klarenet being controlled against the cage.
Klarenet blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Arentov manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arentov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klarenet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Klarenet went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arentov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Klarenet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arentov is defended easily by Klarenet.
Good leg kick by Arentov.
Arentov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klarenet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arentov walks into a left hand.
A jab from Klarenet misses. #CL#
Klarenet gets a clinch. #T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD2#
Arentov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Klarenet makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Klarenet catches Arentov right on the button with a cross.
Arentov tries to clinch there but Klarenet circles away.
Klarenet seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Arentov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arentov is defended easily by Klarenet.
Willy Klarenet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Endi Arentov.#T3#
Arentov has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Klarenet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arentov missing with knees to the body.
Klarenet tries to circle away but Arentov has him pinned against the cage.
Arentov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Klarenet walks away with a smile on his face. Arentov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Klarenet looks to land a combination but Arentov avoids it well.
Klarenet scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Arentov shoots in and drives through. Klarenet sprawls well.
Klarenet goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Arentov fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4#
Klarenet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Klarenet moves out of range as Arentov throws a body kick.
Klarenet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arentov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arentov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Klarenet!
Willy Klarenet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arentov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Klarenet but Klarenet pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willy Klarenet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Klarenet 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Klarenet!
A very excited looking Willy Klarenet made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 5
Date: Aug 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arentov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Arentov tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Arentov drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Arentov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Smith bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arentov swivels and escapes.#CL#
Arentov rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Arentov breaks from the clinch.
Arentov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Arentov.
Smith bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Arentov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Endi Arentov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Smith.#T1##CL#
Arentov takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith wants a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Arentov.
Arentov fails to pull guard.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Arentov jumps guard but Smith stands there with Arentov around his waist. Arentov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arentov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Arentov.
#TD#
Arentov pulls guard.
Arentov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.#ES#
Arentov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T2##CL#
Arentov moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Arentov breaks the clinch.
Arentov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Arentov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arentov feinted with a counter takedown.
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!
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Arentov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Arentov stuffs the takedown.
Smith looks winded!#CL2#
Arentov tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3#
Smith tries to pull guard but Arentov holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Smith wants to stall.
#TD#
Arentov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Arentov wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position. #ES#
Arentov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Smith has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Arentov breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arentov as he jumps to the side.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arentov.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arentov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smith's head.
Arentov closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Arentov pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws out a counter right but Arentov avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Arentov has managed to clinch.
Arentov jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Arentov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Arentov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arentov is keeping the position for now.
Arentov wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Endi Arentov dominated that 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.#R2##CL#
Arentov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Arentov manages to break the clinch.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arentov defends it nicely.
Smith throws a head kick but Arentov moves out of range.
Arentov thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith. #CL#
Arentov closes the distance and clinches.
Arentov has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1##TD2#
Smith pulls guard successfully.
Smith is pulling down on Arentov's head. It's preventing any offense from Arentov, at least for the moment.
Arentov wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Arentov throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arentov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Arentov keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith won't allow Arentov to get back to his feet. #T2##ES#
Arentov pushes Smith off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL#
Arentov rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arentov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Arentov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD#
Arentov pulls guard. #T3#
Smith prevents Arentov from getting back to his feet.
Arentov is wriggling around but Smith manages to pass to half guard.
Smith prevents Arentov from standing back up.
#ES#
Arentov pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Esteban Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arentov is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arentov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith looking to stall.
Arentov missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Arentov breaks the clinch.
Arentov tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Arentov jumps guard but Smith stands there with Arentov around his waist. Arentov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Endi Arentov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arentov fails to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Endi Arentov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Arentov gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Arentov wants a takedown.
Arentov slowing the pace effectively.
Arentov stalling the fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Arentov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Endi Arentov is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Smith clinches up with Arentov and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Arentov jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Arentov breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Arentov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Smith sneaks out the side door and pushes Arentov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T1#
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Arentov counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
Smith wriggles free and stands up.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arentov as he jumps to the side.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arentov avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arentov throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith prevents Arentov from getting back to his feet.
Arentov is looking to stand back up but Smith counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Arentov. #T2#
Arentov is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Arentov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Arentov looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Arentov throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith dives in and grabs Arentov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arentov pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Endi Arentov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Smith.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Arentov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Arentov tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
Arentov lands with a nice body kick.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Arentov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Arentov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4#
Arentov chips away with some ground and pound.
Arentov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Arentov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Esteban Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arentov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arentov postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Smith is trying to keep Arentov in close.
Esteban Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Arentov sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Smith doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Arentov paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Smith - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Esteban Smith! |
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