Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: FARTMMA 52: SEMIS
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Dela Cruz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dela Cruz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ignacio throws out the jab.
Dela Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ignacio defends well and Dela Cruz ends up having to push Ignacio into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Dela Cruz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ignacio tries to break free but Dela Cruz pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Dela Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ignacio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dela Cruz looks for the body kick but Ignacio saw that one coming. #TD#
Ignacio gets caught napping as Dela Cruz dives in and scores a takedown. Ignacio manages to retain guard.
Ignacio is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dela Cruz dives into side control.
Ignacio is looking to regain half guard here but Dela Cruz keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
Dela Cruz decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ignacio lunges at Dela Cruz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dela Cruz's hand.
Ignacio blocks a head kick by Dela Cruz. #T1#
Ignacio throws an overhand right that lands on Dela Cruz's shoulder, as Dela Cruz tries to avoid the shot.
Ignacio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dela Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ignacio.
Dela Cruz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Ignacio misses the target.
Dela Cruz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ignacio throws a right hand that Dela Cruz ducks under and follows up with a left that Dela Cruz also avoids with ease.#CL#
Ignacio gets tackled into the cage by Dela Cruz. Dela Cruz maintains the clinch. #TD#
Dela Cruz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dela Cruz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ignacio sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ignacio is fighting to break Dela Cruz's control of his arms but Dela Cruz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Dela Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ignacio trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Dela Cruz has control of Ignacio's left arm, preventing Ignacio from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dela Cruz is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dela Cruz controlling from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dela Cruz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##SU#
Dela Cruz gets to his feet. Ignacio looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dela Cruz slips a straight right by Ignacio.
Ignacio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz closes the distance and clinches up with Ignacio, looking for a takedown. Dela Cruz pushes Ignacio against the cage but Ignacio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ignacio throws a hook but Dela Cruz blocks it.
Dela Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Ignacio sprawls well. He's pushed Dela Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ignacio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ignacio just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDela Cruz.#CL#
Dela Cruz rushes Ignacio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ignacio managing to block the knees to the body from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz wants to take the fight to the mat but Ignacio manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dela Cruz has Ignacio pressed against the cage, preventing Ignacio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ignacio gets underhooks to prevent Dela Cruz's takedown attempt.
Ignacio working hard to break the clinch.
Ignacio wants to get back to striking at distance but Dela Cruz won't allow it.
Ignacio looks winded!#T4#
Dela Cruz misses with an elbow over the top.#TD#
Dela Cruz drags the fight down to the ground.
Dela Cruz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ignacio is trying to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Dela Cruz gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL#
Dela Cruz clinches up with Ignacio and pushes him back against the cage.
Dela Cruz is trying to drag Ignacio to the mat but Ignacio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Dela Cruz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ignacio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ignacio jabs Dela Cruz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dela Cruz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Dela Cruz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ignacio, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Dela Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Ignacio scores with a three punch combo!
Ignacio lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dela Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Ignacio.
Ignacio throws out a loose jab but Dela Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignacio connects with a jab.
Dela Cruz avoids the body shot from Ignacio.
Dela Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignacio throws a jab but it's blocked by Dela Cruz. #CL#
Dela Cruz moves into range and clinches up with Ignacio.
Ignacio is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dela Cruz. #BC#
Dela Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dela Cruz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ignacio.
Ignacio jabs at Dela Cruz's body.
Dela Cruz throws a lazy right hand but Ignacio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
A big right from Dela Cruz misses.
Pablo Ignacio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dela Cruz misses with a wild combination.
Ignacio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dela Cruz looks for a takedown but Ignacio sprawls well.
A leg kick checked by Ignacio.#CL#
Dela Cruz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dela Cruz content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Dela Cruz breaks the clinch. #TD#
Dela Cruz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ignacio manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dela Cruz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2##SU#
Dela Cruz stands up and waves to Ignacio to follow him.
Dela Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ignacio tries to avoid it but Dela Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ignacio to the ground. Ignacio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dela Cruz is defended easily by Ignacio.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dela Cruz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ignacio checks it well.
Ignacio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dela Cruz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Dela Cruz dives in and scores a takedown into Ignacio's guard.
Dela Cruz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A lull in the action here as Dela Cruz stalls from top position.#T3##SUB#
Dela Cruz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dela Cruz just content to control the position. #SUB#
Dela Cruz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dela Cruz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dela Cruz has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ignacio!
Juan Dela Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ignacio taking shots to the head.
Dela Cruz lands a big elbow.
Ignacio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dela Cruz controlling from the full mount.
Ignacio avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz controlling the pace for now.
Dela Cruz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dela Cruz with shots to the head and body - Ignacio looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Dela Cruz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dela Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Ignacio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dela Cruz slips a straight right by Ignacio.#CL#
Dela Cruz clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Dela Cruz breaks the clinch.
Dela Cruz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dela Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ignacio defends it nicely.
Ignacio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dela Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Dela Cruz pushes Ignacio up against the cage in a clinch.
Ignacio working hard to break the clinch.
Ignacio wants to break free but Dela Cruz has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees to the body from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ignacio in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dela Cruz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ignacio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dela Cruz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dela Cruz is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Dela Cruz stalling.
Ignacio working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Dela Cruz decides to pull guard.
Ignacio is fighting to break Dela Cruz's control of his arms but Dela Cruz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dela Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Dela Cruz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dela Cruz'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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Further stalling from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz works over Ignacio with some ground and pound from guard.
Ignacio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ignacio can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dela Cruz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ignacio's guard. #SUB#
Dela Cruz is trying to work for a kimura but Ignacio is defending well. #T3#
Dela Cruz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ignacio is looking to control Dela Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ignacio avoid being mounted?
Ignacio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dela Cruz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dela Cruz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Juan Dela Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Dela Cruz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dela Cruz sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Dela Cruz clinches up with Ignacio and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Dela Cruz has picked Ignacio up - he's going for a ride! Dela Cruz dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Pablo Ignacio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dela Cruz works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dela Cruz looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Dela Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dela Cruz, 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Dela Cruz!
During a confident post fight interview, Juan Dela Cruz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: FARTMMA 48
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1#
Perez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Perez scores with a sloppy right hand. Dela Cruz should have avoided that one.
Perez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Perez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Juan Dela Cruz has been cut.
Dela Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Perez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice takedown defense from Perez. No joy for Dela Cruz on that attempt.
Dela Cruz tries to clinch
and Perez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dela Cruz thinking.
Dela Cruz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Perez lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dela Cruz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leroy Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Perez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dela Cruz thinking.
Dela Cruz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Perez cracks Dela Cruz with an open hand slap.
Perez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Arm Breakers/BJJ in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Dela Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Perez misses the target.
Dela Cruz's coach down at whitey's gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dela Cruz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Perez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Perez.
Perez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Perez lands with an uppercut that bounces Dela Cruz off the cage and back into range.
Dela Cruz misses with a takedown
and Perez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Dela Cruz gets the takedown into side control. #SU2#
Dela Cruz decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dela Cruz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Perez counters with a left to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Perez thuds his right hand into Dela Cruz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dela Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Perez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dela Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Perez tries to sprawl out of it but Dela Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Perez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Dela Cruz tries to clinch but Perez moves out of range.
Leroy Perez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dela Cruz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Perez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Perez scores with a hook to the body. Dela Cruz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dela Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Perez pinned against the cage. Perez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Perez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dela Cruz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Perez connects with a body shot.
Perez throws a nice looking combination but Dela Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dela Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Perez counters with a three punch combo that has Dela Cruz backing up. Dela Cruz nods at Perez to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#
Dela Cruz is rocked!
Perez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dela Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Perez finish him?
Dela Cruz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Perez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Dela Cruz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Perez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perez walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Dela Cruz drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Perez swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Dela Cruz's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leroy Perez!
Leroy Perez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: FARTMMA 47: Vegas Massacre
Date: Jul 05, 2019

#R1#
No luck for Stark with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Dalamekov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dalamekov cracks Stark with an open hand slap.#CUT#
It looks like Jon Stark has been cut.
Dalamekov tries for a takedown but Stark circles away easily
and Stark counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Dalamekov drives through with a takedown into Stark's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dalamekov.
Dalamekov throwing strikes but missing.
Stark is looking to stand up but Dalamekov isn't so interested in that idea.
Stark is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dalamekov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stark is keeping the position for now.
Stark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dalamekov. #T1#
Stark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dalamekov.
Dalamekov throwing strikes but missing.
Dalamekov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2#
Stark wriggles free and stands up.
Dalamekov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stark shoots in but no luck this time.
Dalamekov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stark tries to clinch up but Dalamekov circles away and keeps his distance.
Stark closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dalamekov circles away.
Ibo Dalamekov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Stark.
Stark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stark wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Stark. No joy for Dalamekov on that attempt.
Stark lands a leg kick that knocks Dalamekov off balance momentarily.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dalamekov as he jumps to the side.
Ibo Dalamekov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dalamekov checks a leg kick. #T2#
Stark looks for a takedown but Dalamekov sprawls well.
Dalamekov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dalamekov tries to avoid it but Stark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dalamekov to the ground. Dalamekov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dalamekov is looking to counter punch.
Dalamekov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!#TD2#
Stark fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dalamekov sprawls well initially but Stark persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Stark seems content to control.
Dalamekov is trying to get back to full guard.
Stark wants to take a breather but Dalamekov is having none of it.
Well, if Stark is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dalamekov controlling the position well. #T3#
Stark is looking to take a break and control but Dalamekov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Stark is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dalamekov is just riding it out for now. Stark eventually gives up the hold. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dalamekov slaps away a takedown attempt from Stark, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stark dives in and grabs Dalamekov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dalamekov pushes down on Stark's head and hops out.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stark stuffs the takedown.
Stark now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stark misses with a few strikes there.
Stark wants to clinch up but Dalamekov keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Stark bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Dalamekov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Dalamekov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Stark feints and as Dalamekov raises his hands in defense, Stark changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark wants to control from the top but Dalamekov keeps moving.
Stark wants to pass the guard but Dalamekov is keeping the position.
Stark trying to control but Dalamekov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jon Stark will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jon Stark's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Stark.
Dalamekov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dalamekov stuffs the takedown attempt from Stark. Stark gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Dalamekov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stark on his heels. He'll look to pass Stark's guard now, I'm sure.
Stark trying to keep a closed guard but Dalamekov is proving a slippery customer.
Dalamekov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dalamekov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalamekov landing some decent shots from guard.
Dalamekov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dalamekov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Dalamekov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dalamekov is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalamekov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stark wants to control from the top but Dalamekov keeps moving.
Stark postures up in Dalamekov's guard and throws a big left but Dalamekov blocks it.
Stark stopping the sweep attempt from Dalamekov.
Stark trying to control but Dalamekov is working from the bottom.
Dalamekov looking to control.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalamekov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Stark closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dalamekov to the mat! Dalamekov manages to get full guard. #ES#
Dalamekov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Stark is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dalamekov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dalamekov wants a takedown.
Dalamekov is looking for a takedown.
Stark can't get the takedown.
Ibo Dalamekov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Stark.#TD2#
Stark gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dalamekov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dalamekov tries to get out of the position.
Dalamekov trying to control the position. #T4#
Stark postures up in Dalamekov's guard and throws a big left but Dalamekov blocks it.
Dalamekov pulls Stark in close to prevent any damage.
Dalamekov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dalamekov is trying to keep Stark in close.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalamekov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stark controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ibo Dalamekov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jon Stark's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dalamekov shoots in looking for a takedown but Stark manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dalamekov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stark shoots in and drives through. Dalamekov sprawls well.
Jon Stark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dalamekov is defended easily by Stark.
Stark moves in looking to clinch but Dalamekov pushes him off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stark. #TD#
Stark gets caught flat footed, as Dalamekov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Stark kicks Dalamekov off and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalamekov looks for a takedown but Stark sprawls well.
It seemed like Stark was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ibo Dalamekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dalamekov shoots in and drives through. Stark sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stark tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dalamekov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stark somewhat.#T1#
Dalamekov fails to land the takedown.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dalamekov as he avoids it easily.
Dalamekov misses with a hook.
Stark dives in and grabs Dalamekov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dalamekov pushes down on Stark's head and hops out.
Dalamekov looks for a takedown but Stark sprawls well.
Dalamekov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stark shoots in for a double leg but Dalamekov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Dalamekov gets a double leg takedown into Stark's guard.#T2#
Dalamekov is looking to work some ground and pound but Stark has wrist control.
Dalamekov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stark pulls Dalamekov in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Stark is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dalamekov stands and throws Stark's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stark tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Dalamekov easily slips into full mount! #T3#
Dalamekov working Stark over with strikes here.
Stark is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dalamekov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dalamekov with shots to the head and body - Stark looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dalamekov with shots to the head and body - Stark looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dalamekov with good strikes from the mount here!
Dalamekov punching from mount but Stark doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Stark tries to hold on but Dalamekov pushes him away.
Dalamekov trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Stark gets back to half guard.
Dalamekov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dalamekov prevents Stark from improving his position.
Stark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dalamekov.
Stark is trying to stand.
Stark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dalamekov.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stark manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dalamekov chips away with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stark wants to stand and escape but Dalamekov is having none of it.
Dalamekov postures up in Stark's guard and throws a big left but Stark blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ibo Dalamekov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dalamekov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibo Dalamekov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2019

#R1#
Alcala checks the leg kick nicely there.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alcala is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Alcala drives through and clinches with Miller against the cage.
Miller stops a takedown attempt from Alcala.
Alcala leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alcala jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Miller walks away with a smile on his face. Alcala gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alcala checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An inside leg kick from Miller misses.
Alcala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alcala tries a head kick but it misses.
Alcala is breathing heavily.
Miller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Alcala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Miller misses with a kick to the body.
Dutch Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alcala misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alcala avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alcala is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Miller.
Miller is looking to chop away at Alcala's legs.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Alcala is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Miller swings for the body but Alcala moves out of range.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Dutch Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miller misses with a leg kick.
Alcala blocks a low kick nicely.
Alcala blocks a head kick by Miller.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
A clash of legs there as Alcala blocks the low kick.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
Alcala has Miller up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller tries to break the clinch but Alcala is controlling the position. #TD#
Alcala decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Alcala looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alcala keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass. #T3#
Alcala can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miller controls the pace.
Alcala looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Miller puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Miller is controlling the pace. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Miller wants to pass to mount but Alcala is defending the position.
Miller content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Alcala wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dutch Miller 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#
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Miller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alcala.
Miller throws a low kick but Alcala moves out of range easily.
Miller is looking to score with low kicks.
Alcala thinks about countering with a head kick.
Alcala takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Dutch Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Alcala clinches up with Miller and pushes him back against the cage.
Alcala landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Alcala keeps him there for the moment.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alcala changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Miller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Miller swinging wildly here. #T1#
A head kick misses from Miller.
Alcala misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Alcala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Miller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Alcala moves out of range easily.
Alcala feinted with a counter takedown.
Miller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alcala darts in looking for a takedown but Miller gets double underhooks and turns Alcala into the cage.
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alcala checks a leg kick.
Alcala tries to counter by clinching up but Miller breaks away and moves out of range.
Helio Alcala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alcala will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miller tried to score with a low kick but Alcala checks it.
Miller throws a leg kick but Alcala sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alcala checks a leg kick.
Miller tries to work over Alcala's front leg with a kick but Alcala checks it.
An inside leg kick from Miller misses.
Miller misses with a head kick.
Miller throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alcala counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Miller throws a chopping leg kick but Alcala manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Alcala throws a counter high kick but Miller was just alert enough to avoid it.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alcala dives in for a single leg takedown but Miller sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Miller misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Miller throws a head kick but Alcala moves out of range.
Miller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alcala checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Miller throws a low kick, looking for Alcala's leg but Alcala calmly moves out of range.
Alcala shoots in for a double leg but Miller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Miller tenderised Alcala's leg. Alcala is trying to keep his angry face on.
Miller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Alcala checks a leg kick.
Alcala avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As Miller tries to get set, Alcala tries to push him back and clinch up but Miller manages to avoid the attempt.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Alcala wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Alcala blocks a head kick by Miller.
Miller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alcala is looking to counter with head kicks.
Good work by Alcala as he checks the leg kick.
Miller throws a low kick, looking for Alcala's leg but Alcala calmly moves out of range.
Miller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alcala checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Alcala blocks a head kick by Miller.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Miller lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alcala has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alcala and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alcala avoids the head kick by Miller.
Miller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Miller throws the kick towards the body but Alcala avoids it.
Miller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller throws a leg kick but Alcala checks it.
Alcala slips a jab and a cross from Miller. #CL#
Alcala forces Miller back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alcala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dutch Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Miller.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alcala half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No luck for Alcala with that takedown attempt.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Miller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
Alcala blocks a low kick nicely.
Alcala avoids the head kick by Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alcala shoots for a double leg takedown but Miller sprawls well. He's pushed Alcala's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Miller throws a right and a left that Alcala avoids nicely. #T1#
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alcala looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller misses with a head kick.
Miller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alcala wants to clinch.
Alcala takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Miller throws a leg kick but Alcala checks it.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Alcala moves out of range easily.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Alcala blocks a head kick by Miller. #T2#
Miller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miller throws a head kick but Alcala moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Alcala changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Miller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Miller tries to land a leg kick but Alcala saw it coming and moves away.
Alcala is looking to counter punch.
Miller throws a head kick but Alcala moves out of range. #CL#
Alcala fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miller, pushing him back against the cage.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Alcala keeps him there for the moment.
Alcala tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Alcala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller wants to break free but Alcala has control.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Alcala keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Miller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alcala is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miller is keeping busy.
Alcala is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Miller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alcala tries to pull guard but Miller holds him up against the cage and eventually Alcala drops back down to his feet.
Alcala blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Miller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miller tries to circle away but Alcala has him pinned against the cage.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Alcala has him pressed against the cage.
Miller prevents the takedown attempt.
Miller working hard to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alcala keeps control of Miller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Helio Alcala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alcala keeps control of Miller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dutch Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Miller 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dutch Miller!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2019

#R1#
Barton throws a shot from downtown. Pururuca moves away and avoids it.
Pururuca is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barton misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Barton.
Barton misses with a punch on the inside.
Barton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pururuca tries to break the clinch but Barton is controlling the position.
Pururuca is trying to force a seperation but Barton has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barton throws a punch but it's blocked by Pururuca.
Barton keeps control of Pururuca as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barton tries to work over Pururuca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Pururuca blocks a body shot from Barton.
Pururuca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pururuca prevents a body shot from Barton.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barton.
Barton keeps control of Pururuca as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pururuca wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Barton - that landed with a thud.
A frustrated look appears on Pururuca's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Barton gets through Pururuca's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barton pushes Pururuca back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pururuca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pururuca blocks a body shot from Barton.
Barton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barton throws a punch but it's blocked by Pururuca.
Pururuca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pururuca wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barton misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Barton tries to throw a body punch but Pururuca avoids it by throwing Barton back against the cage.
Barton scores with a hook to the body.
Pururuca looks winded!
Barton misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barton.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barton.
Barton lands a shoulder strike.
Barton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pururuca or not.
Barton tries to throw a body punch but Pururuca avoids it by throwing Barton back against the cage.
Barton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pururucas head.
Barton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Barton as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Barton lands an uppercut.
Pururuca prevents a body shot from Barton.
Pururuca prevents a body shot from Barton.
Barton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pururucas head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pururuca backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barton.
Barton swings wildly with an uppercut but Pururuca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pururuca is trying to push Barton away but Barton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barton swings wildly with an uppercut but Pururuca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barton keeps control of Pururuca as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clint Barton 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##CL#
Barton has closed the distance and engaged Pururuca in a clinch.
Pururuca is trying to break the clinch but Barton has him pressed against the cage.
Barton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pururuca should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Barton lands a right hand.
Barton misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barton.
Barton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pururuca backwards.
Barton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pururuca can do to turn this around?
Barton tries to work over Pururuca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pururuca blocks a body shot from Barton.
Barton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barton misses with a punch to the body.
Clint Barton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barton can't find room to land a body shot as Pururuca controls the action. #T1#
Pururuca has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pururuca blocks an uppercut.
Pururuca has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short uppercut from Barton.
Barton has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pururuca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pururuca wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barton has him pressed against the cage.
Barton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pururucas head.
Barton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pururuca backwards.
Pururuca wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barton struggles to land a body shot inside as Pururuca controls his hands.
Barton gets through Pururuca's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pururuca.
Pururuca is breathing heavily.#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Barton.
Pururuca blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pururuca tries to break the clinch but Barton is controlling the position.
Barton lands with a light punch inside.
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!
A right hook to the body lands for Barton.
A short uppercut from Barton.
Barton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barton works on Pururuca's body with a couple of short punches.
Pururuca prevents a body shot from Barton.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barton.#ROC#
Pururuca is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pururuca is still on wobbly legs! Can Barton finish him?#T3#
Barton throws a big uppercut that drops Pururuca! More strikes from Barton and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Pururuca lies dazed against the cage as Barton celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clint Barton!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1#
Dela Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dalembert swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dalembert throws a body punch but Dela Cruz moves out of range. #TD2#
Dalembert gets caught flat footed, as Dela Cruz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dalembert is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dela Cruz stops Dalembert from standing up. #SU2#
Dela Cruz stands up from Dalembert's guard - Dela Cruz perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Dalembert gets caught flat footed, as Dela Cruz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalembert tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dela Cruz lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Dela Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dela Cruz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at whitey's gym . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dalembert is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dela Cruz is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Dela Cruz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dalembert manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dela Cruz has Dalembert in his guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dela Cruz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dalembert stacks Dela Cruz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dalembert!
Dalembert creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dela Cruz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T2##ES2#
Dela Cruz throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Dela Cruz gets a clinch. #TD2#
Dela Cruz gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dela Cruz passes Dalembert's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dela Cruz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dalembert wants to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dela Cruz is taking a breather. Dalembert says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dalembert is trying to escape back to his feet but Dela Cruz uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Dela Cruz working the ground and pound but Dalembert is defending the strikes. #T3#
Dalembert is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dalembert punching from the bottom.
Dalembert makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dalembert.
Dela Cruz is fighting to break Dalembert's control of his arms but Dalembert is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dela Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dalembert keeping full guard, as Dela Cruz tries to pass.
Dela Cruz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dalembert looking to control.
Dalembert wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dela Cruz is now in half guard. #SU2#
Dela Cruz gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Dalembert takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalembert shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dela Cruz pinned against the cage. Dela Cruz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dalembert.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Dela Cruz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dalembert shoots for a takedown but Dela Cruz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Juan Dela Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dalembert swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Dela Cruz has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Dela Cruz pulls Dalembert into guard.
Dela Cruz is trying to keep Dalembert in close.
Dela Cruz controlling Dalembert's posture.
Dalembert would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalembert preventing the sweep. #T1#
Dalembert prevents Dela Cruz from getting back to his feet.
Dalembert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dela Cruz keeping moving, preventing Dalembert from controlling successfully.
Dela Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Dela Cruz, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Dela Cruz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dela Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dela Cruz tries to stand but can't do so whilst Dalembert controls his leg.
Dalembert tries to kick Dela Cruz off but Dela Cruz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dela Cruz controlling the action here.#ES#
Dalembert manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dela Cruz keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T2#
Dalembert misses with the head strike.
Dela Cruz is pushing Dalembert up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dalembert wants to get back to striking at distance but Dela Cruz won't allow it.
Dalembert fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The referee calls for Dela Cruz to work.
Dela Cruz tries to land knees in the clinch but Dalembert avoids the damage to the body.
Dalembert dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T3#
Dela Cruz leaning against his opponent. #BC2#
Dela Cruz breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Dela Cruz gets a clinch.
Dalembert fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frantz Dalembert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dela Cruz misses with a knee strike. #TD2#
Dela Cruz pulls Dalembert into guard.
Juan Dela Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dela Cruz keeping moving, preventing Dalembert from controlling successfully.
Dalembert throws an elbow that misses. Dela Cruz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dalembert's guard. Nice move by Dela Cruz!#REVB#
Dela Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Dalembert wants to get back to his feet but Dela Cruz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dela Cruz wants to pass the guard but Dalembert is keeping the position.
Dela Cruz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dalembert can't keep his opponent in guard - Dela Cruz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dalembert trying to control but Dela Cruz postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalembert controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Dela Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Dela Cruz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dalembert.
Dalembert with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Dela Cruz counters by moving into the clinch.
Dela Cruz is pushing Dalembert up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dela Cruz prevents Dalembert from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Dela Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Dela Cruz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Dela Cruz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalembert is trying to get back to half guard.
Dalembert regains half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Dela Cruz is working for a kimura but Dalembert is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Dela Cruz is working for a kimura but Dalembert is defending it quite comfortably. #SU2#
Dela Cruz stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Dalembert to get to his feet.
Dalembert tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dela Cruz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dalembert somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frantz Dalembert. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dela Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dalembert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Dalembert was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Dela Cruz has closed the distance and engaged Dalembert in a clinch.
Dalembert effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Dela Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dalembert shoots in for a double leg but Dela Cruz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dela Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dalembert is looking to counter the offense by Dela Cruz and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Dela Cruz moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Dela Cruz drags the fight down to the ground.
Dalembert wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving. #T3#
Dalembert wants to get up but he can't break Dela Cruz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Dela Cruz has an active guard here but Dalembert has managed to pass into half guard.
Dela Cruz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dalembert is working away from the top position though.
Juan Dela Cruz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dela Cruz tries to get to full guard but Dalembert has control of the leg. #ES2#
Dela Cruz manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4##TD2#
Dela Cruz scores with a takedown into Dalembert's guard.
Dela Cruz won't allow Dalembert to sweep him here.
Dela Cruz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dalembert wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Dela Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dela Cruz 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Dela Cruz!
A very excited looking Juan Dela Cruz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1##TD#
Barton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Aliakbari to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Aliakbari wants to control from the top but Barton keeps moving.
Barton wants to sweep but no luck.
Barton keeping moving, preventing Aliakbari from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliakbari slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Aliakbari is looking to work some ground and pound but Barton has wrist control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Aliakbari advances position into side control!
A lull in the action here.
Barton is working to avoid the ground and pound but Aliakbari connects with a decent elbow. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aliakbari controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Aliakbari is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Barton looks calm but he's in trouble here. Aliakbari gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Barton is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Aliakbari lets go of the hold and Barton can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Amir Aliakbari!

Event: FARTMMA 37
Date: May 24, 2019

#R1#
Stark lands with a kick to the temple. Lingus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Cung Lingus has been cut.#TD#
Stark drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lingus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lingus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lingus controls Stark momentarily but Stark frees himself.
Stark has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lingus keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Lingus trying to keep a closed guard but Stark is proving a slippery customer.
Lingus looking for a sweep. Not yet Lingus, not yet.
Stark 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.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Lingus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lingus looking for a sweep. Not yet Lingus, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
Lingus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stark manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Lingus is looking to pass into half guard but Stark pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Stark is in guard.#REVR##T1#
Lingus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Lingus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stark moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lingus is controlling him.
Stark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lingus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lingus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stark wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Stark working for a triangle but Lingus defends it easily.
Lingus throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lingus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lingus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lingus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lingus is looking to work some ground and pound but Stark has wrist control.
Stark wants to stand up but Lingus is controlling him.
Lingus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lingus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lingus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Stark gets caught flat footed, as Lingus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stark wants to sweep but no luck.
Lingus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lingus with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Lingus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lingus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3##SUB#
Stark is looking for a triangle but Lingus pushes his legs off easily.
Lingus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lingus tries to free his leg and advance position but Stark is retaining full guard.
Lingus throwing strikes but missing.
Stark keeping full guard, as Lingus tries to pass.
Lingus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
My spies in CrossFit Sydney inform me that Lingus has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lingus throws a big right hand that misses.
Stark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lingus manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Lingus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lingus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stark haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Stark throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Lingus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lingus wants to sweep here but Stark controlling him for the moment.
Lingus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lingus trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stark postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stark looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lingus is fending him off so far but Stark persists. Nope, Lingus circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jon Stark will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cung Lingus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Lingus closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stark did well to prevent Lingus getting side control.
Lingus looks to land a strike but Stark avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lingus postures up in Stark's guard and throws a big left but Stark blocks it.
Lingus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stark pulls Lingus in to control the position.
Stark wants to sweep but no luck.
Stark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lingus wants to pass the guard but Stark is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lingus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stark is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stark has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Lingus is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Stark stands up from Lingus's guard - Stark perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1##TD2#
Lingus gets a double leg takedown into Stark's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lingus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lingus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lingus throws a big elbow that misses.
Lingus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lingus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lingus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cung Lingus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stark trying to keep a closed guard but Lingus is proving a slippery customer.
Stark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stark working a defensive guard here.
Lingus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Lingus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stark manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lingus has Stark in his guard.#REVR#
Lingus controls Stark momentarily but Stark frees himself. #T2#
Lingus keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Stark won't allow Lingus to sweep him here.
Lingus looking to control.
Stark stopping the sweep attempt from Lingus.
Lingus is trying to keep Stark in close.
Stark controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lingus trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lingus. #ES#
Stark bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T3#
Stark fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stark goes for a double leg but Lingus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lingus continues to drive forward.
Cung Lingus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lingus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Lingus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stark on his heels. He'll look to pass Stark's guard now, I'm sure.
Lingus postures up in Stark's guard and throws a big left but Stark blocks it. #SUB2#
Lingus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lingus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Stark has his foot on Lingus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lingus works his way back into a safe position though.
Lingus landing some decent shots from guard.
Lingus passes Stark's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lingus winds up and cracks Stark with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lingus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Lingus prevents Stark from improving his position.
Lingus throwing shots but Stark is blocking nicely.
Stark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lingus.
Stark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lingus.
Stark taking some punishment here, with Lingus in his half guard.
Lingus throws a strike but Stark avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lingus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lingus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lingus cracks Stark with a solid left hand.
Lingus chips away with some ground and pound.
Stark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lingus drops back looking for a leg! Stark is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stark manages to kick Lingus off! Lingus jumps back into Stark's guard.
Lingus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cung Lingus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cung Lingus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lingus as he avoids it easily.
Lingus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Lingus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lingus throws a strike aimed at the side of Stark's head but Stark avoids it well.
Stark is trying to control Lingus's posture but Lingus avoids it. #SUB2#
Lingus tries for a kimura but Stark is defending well. #SUB2#
Lingus has hold of Stark's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Stark seems comfortable defending it but Lingus has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Stark is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Stark is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Lingus couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cung Lingus!
Cung Lingus decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: FARTMMA 33
Date: May 01, 2019

#R1#
Devil lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Stark instigates a clinch. #BC#
Devil's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Devil has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Gatekeeper Devil has been cut.#TD2#
Stark looking to score a takedown here. Devil is defending well but Stark drives through and ends up in Devil's guard.#ROC2#
Devil is rocked!
Stark showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Oh Devil is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Devil looking for a guillotine here but Stark defends easily. #SUB#
Devil is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Devil seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Devil isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stark stacks Devil on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stark!
Stark wants to control but Devil is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!#SU2#
Stark decides to stand back up.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Devil moves out of range easily. #T1##CL2#
Stark closes the distance and pushes Devil back into the cage.
I was talking to Devil's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Devil pulls guard successfully.
Stark must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stark content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Devil looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stark slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stark scoring with punches to the head and body.
Devil will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Stark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Devil has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stark has managed to get both his arms back between Devil's legs - danger averted.
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Devil is keeping the position for now.
Devil really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stark works over Devil with some ground and pound from guard.
Stark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Devil looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stark passes into half guard. #T2#
Stark takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SU2#
Stark decides to return to a standing position. #CL2#
Stark gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Devil lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Stark kicks Devil off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Stark rushes Devil and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Devil manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Devil tries to sprawl but Stark drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stark trying to control the action but Devil is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Devil is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stark pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Devil won't allow Stark to pass to mount. #SUB#
Devil looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Devil looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Devil is breathing heavily.
Stark landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SU2#
Stark decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Devil avoids the head kick by Stark. #TD2#
Stark scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stark controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Stark is trying to get an arm triangle but Devil is defending well.
Devil is looking to regain half guard here but Stark keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Stark passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Devil!
Devil regains half guard.#SUB#
Devil actively working from the bottom here.
Stark perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stark passes to full mount!
Stark landing punches. #SUB2#
Stark looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Devil is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Stark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gatekeeper Devil's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Devil moves in looking to clinch but Stark pushes him off.
Stark changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Devil fails with a takedown attempt.
Devil blocks a head kick by Stark.
Stark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Devil displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stark.
Devil tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Devil tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stark defends well and Devil ends up having to push Stark into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Stark on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gatekeeper Devil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Devil as he avoids it easily.
Stark slaps away a takedown attempt from Devil, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Devil sets himself, and Stark steps forward looking for the clinch! Devil avoids it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Stark shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Devil is trying to defend but Stark finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stark takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Stark moves nicely into side control.
Devil tries to buck Stark off but Stark is having none of it.#SU2#
Stark stands up. #CL2#
Stark rushes Devil and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Devil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Stark shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Devil is trying to defend but Stark finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SU2#
Stark gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Devil shoots in for a takedown but Stark shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Stark closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Devil did well to prevent Stark getting side control.
Stark trying to control the pace.
Stark tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T2##SUB#
Devil looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stark tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Stark seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Devil is not content to let Stark control the position.#SUB#
Devil actively working from the bottom here.
Stark trying to mount his opponent but Devil defends it. #T3#
Stark with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stark prevents Devil from improving his position.#SU2#
Stark postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Devil to stand up.
Devil fails with the takedown.
Devil sets himself, and Stark steps forward looking for the clinch! Devil avoids it this time.
Devil wants to clinch.
Stark darts in looking for a takedown but Devil gets double underhooks and turns Stark into the cage.
Devil shoots in for a double leg but Stark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Stark drives through with a takedown into Devil's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Stark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4##SU2#
Stark gets to his feet. Devil looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Stark gets a clinch.
Stark has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Devil is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Stark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Devil wants to clinch.
Jon Stark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Devil fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Stark closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Devil did well to prevent Stark getting side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Stark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gatekeeper Devil's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Devil shoots for a takedown but Stark saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Stark drives through with a takedown into Devil's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Devil throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Stark escapes and throws Devil's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU2#
Stark stands up.
Devil tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stark sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Devil somewhat.#TD2#
Stark shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stark sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Devil has his foot on Stark's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stark works his way back into a safe position though.
Stark is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1##SUB#
Devil is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stark slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stark is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Devil looking for a guillotine here but Stark defends easily. #SU2#
Stark stands up and waves to Devil to follow him.
Devil wants to clinch.
Gatekeeper Devil is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stark throws a head kick that Devil semi-blocks. #TD2#
Stark changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Devil looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Stark is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Devil looks calm but he's in trouble here. Stark gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Devil is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Stark lets go of the hold and Devil can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jon Stark!
Jon Stark thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: JBL Faceoff
Date: Apr 26, 2019

#R1#
Duvenage tries to clinch but Dela Cruz moves out of range.
Dela Cruz takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Duvenage has closed the distance and engaged Dela Cruz in a clinch.
Duvenage has Dela Cruz pushed against the cage.
Dela Cruz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Duvenage pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Duvenage but Duvenage pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duvenage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duvenage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duvenage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dela Cruz. #T1#
Duvenage is looking to clinch.
Dela Cruz motions for Duvenage to come forward. Dela Cruz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Duvenage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Duvenage misses with a two punch combination.
Dela Cruz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
Dela Cruz darts in and clinches Duvenage up against the cage.#BC#
Duvenage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duvenage is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Dela Cruz closes the distance and clinches.
Dela Cruz being controlled against the cage.
Dela Cruz has had enough of the clinch but Duvenage keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Dela Cruz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Duvenage up against the cage.
Dela Cruz is trying to force a seperation but Duvenage has the dominant position.
Dela Cruz letting Duvenage take a breather here.#T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Duvenage.
Duvenage managing to block the knees to the body from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Dela Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dela Cruz's coach down at whitey's gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dela Cruz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Dela Cruz moves into the clinch.
Duvenage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dela Cruz is trying to pull guard but Duvenage has him pressed against the cage.
Diederik Duvenage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Dela Cruz.#T4#
Dela Cruz stalling in the clinch but Duvenage improves position.
Dela Cruz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dela Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Duvenage avoids it by throwing Dela Cruz back against the cage.
Duvenage tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dela Cruz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Duvenage has Dela Cruz pushed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duvenage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Diederik Duvenage will probably get the nod.
That's time! Duvenage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Duvenage darts in and clinches Dela Cruz up against the cage.
Duvenage'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.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Duvenage as Dela Cruz tries to tie him up.
A right handed body shot lands from Duvenage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Duvenage has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Duvenage can't find room to land a body shot as Dela Cruz controls the action.
Duvenage stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dela Cruz has had enough of the clinch but Duvenage keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Duvenage pulls guard.
Duvenage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Duvenage wants to improve his position but instead Dela Cruz has moved into half guard.
Dela Cruz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Duvenage wants to get back to full guard.
Dela Cruz moves into full mount! Duvenage won't be happy about that!
Duvenage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Duvenage is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Duvenage wants to control but Dela Cruz is having none of it.
Duvenage is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dela Cruz controlling the pace for now.
Duvenage is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dela Cruz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Duvenage wants to hold on but Dela Cruz pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Juan Dela Cruz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Dela Cruz dodges the punch combination from Duvenage. #CL#
Duvenage rushes Dela Cruz and presses him up against the cage.
Dela Cruz jumps guard but Duvenage stands there with Dela Cruz around his waist. Dela Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dela Cruz pushes off an throws an elbow but Duvenage leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Dela Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Duvenage tries to score with a low kick but Dela Cruz moves his leg out of the way.
Dela Cruz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Duvenage with a body shot.#T1##CL#
Duvenage has Dela Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
Dela Cruz is trying to break the clinch but Duvenage is controlling him.
Duvenage slows down the pace here.
Dela Cruz misses with a knee strike.
Duvenage taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Duvenage keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dela Cruz's efforts to push away.
Duvenage can't find room to land a body shot as Dela Cruz controls the action.
Dela Cruz tries to pull guard but Duvenage won't allow it.
Duvenage lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dela Cruz or not.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
Duvenage slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Duvenage for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Duvenage displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dela Cruz up against the cage.
Duvenage has Dela Cruz pushed against the cage.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diederik Duvenage.#TD#
Dela Cruz gets caught flat footed, as Duvenage shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Duvenage gets to his feet. Dela Cruz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Duvenage moves in looking to clinch but Dela Cruz pushes him off.
Dela Cruz looks to land a right hand but Duvenage moved out of range.#CL2#
Dela Cruz rushes Duvenage and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Duvenage avoiding damage.
Dela Cruz wants a takedown but no success here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diederik Duvenage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Duvenage 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Diederik Duvenage!
Diederik Duvenage took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Dynamite comes in small packages! You just got yours handed to you!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Klein shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bilous's guard.#SUB#
Bilous working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Klein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Klein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Klein has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at whitey's gym . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Klein trying to control the position from guard on top but Bilous is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klein stopping the sweep attempt from Bilous.
Klein must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Klein works over Bilous with some ground and pound from guard.
Klein preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bilous is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Klein is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bilous is looking to cinch up a triangle. Klein throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bilous's body to avoid the submission. Bilous has instead reached around Klein's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bilous arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pavlo Bilous!
Pavlo Bilous gave a mention to RAGS of a RONIN in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: SPARTA 42
Date: Apr 17, 2019

#R1#
D Ace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beaswood manages to avoid it.
Beaswood attempts a counter takedown but D Ace avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Beaswood gets in close and instigates a clinch.
D Ace has a couple of punches blocked by Beaswood.
Beaswood changes levels and goes for a takedown here. D Ace fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Beaswood fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but D Ace avoids it really well and circles away.
Beaswood staying out of range there.
D Ace throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Beaswood counters by moving into the clinch.
Beaswood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Ace working aggressively here.
D Ace lands a body shot in the clinch.
Beaswood is looking for a takedown up against the cage. D Ace gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flint Beaswood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
D Ace gets through Beaswood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Beaswood pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
D Ace seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Beaswood is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
D Ace engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Beaswood looking to control.
D Ace sitting in guard here, content to control.
Beaswood pulls D Ace in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
D Ace won't allow Beaswood to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beaswood fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
D Ace lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Beaswood backs up against the cage. #CUT2#
It looks like Flint Beaswood has been cut.
D Ace misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Beaswood was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from D Ace.
A big right from D Ace misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from D Ace. Beaswood does a little dance to reset his feet.
D Ace looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
D Ace throws a shot from downtown. Beaswood moves away and avoids it.
Beaswood takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Beaswood moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from D Ace misses the target.
D Ace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beaswood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beaswood wants to clinch.
Beaswood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from D Ace.
Portgas D Ace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
D Ace connects with a body shot that sends Beaswood's belly button to the back.#TD#
Beaswood closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
D Ace gets back to full guard.
D Ace has his hands on Beaswood's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Beaswood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. D Ace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
D Ace is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Beaswood showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
D Ace is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beaswood trying to control the position from guard on top but D Ace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Portgas D Ace dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Flint Beaswood's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Beaswood.
D Ace scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
D Ace fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beaswood on the side of the head.
D Ace works the jab nicely.
D Ace throws a right hand that Beaswood ducks under and follows up with a left that Beaswood also avoids with ease.
Portgas D Ace seems to be getting the better of the standup.
D Ace throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Beaswood scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
D Ace tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beaswood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Beaswood trying to control the position but D Ace is working away. #SUB#
Beaswood tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beaswood is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt D Ace will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
D Ace is trying to get back to half guard.
Beaswood working the ground and pound.
Beaswood lands some shots froms side control.
D Ace tries to control but Beaswood manages to take his back.
D Ace looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Beaswood biding his time, looking for the opening.
Beaswood wants to control but D Ace is keeping busy.#T2#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Beaswood. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
D Ace takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Beaswood is hanging on to D Ace's back as he tries to escape.
D Ace trying to control the hands but Beaswood breaks the grip. #SUB#
Beaswood working for the choke. #SUB#
D Ace defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Beaswood tries to keep control of the position but D Ace is staying busy.
D Ace turns into Beaswood and is now in his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beaswood looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Beaswood trying to keep a closed guard but D Ace is proving a slippery customer.
Beaswood thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Beaswood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. D Ace gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Beaswood is looking for a triangle but D Ace pushes his legs off easily.
Beaswood can't keep his opponent in guard - D Ace advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
D Ace is taking a breather. Beaswood says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Beaswood is looking for a sweep. D Ace is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Beaswood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beaswood wants to control but D Ace is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
D Ace is pressing down on Beaswood's thigh, looking to free his foot. Beaswood is holding on for now.
D Ace looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Flint Beaswood will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Flint Beaswood's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
D Ace lands a right hook to the body.
Beaswood shoots in and drives through. D Ace sprawls well.
D Ace lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A shot to the liver by D Ace. Beautiful body shot.
Beaswood closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
D Ace throws a jab when Beaswood was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Beaswood misses its target.
Beaswood has his takedown stuffed
and D Ace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
D Ace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beaswood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by D Ace.
D Ace leaves Beaswood with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from D Ace! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flint Beaswood. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Beaswood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beaswood shoots in for a takedown but D Ace shows good takedown defense.
Beaswood closes the distance and clinches up with D Ace, looking for a takedown. Beaswood pushes D Ace against the cage but D Ace circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from D Ace misses its intended target.
Beaswood is looking to counter the offense by D Ace and move into the clinch.
D Ace uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beaswood has time to react.#CL#
Beaswood takes the fight into the clinch.
Beaswood has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by D Ace after a bit of a struggle.
A short right from D Ace. #BC#
Beaswood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
D Ace just misses with a punch to the body.
Beaswood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by D Ace.
D Ace punishes Beaswood's body with a nice straight punch.
D Ace is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
D Ace jabs at Beaswood's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beaswood drops his hands momentarily and D Ace takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from D Ace.
Beaswood moves away from the strike by D Ace.
D Ace throws a shot from downtown. Beaswood moves away and avoids it.
Portgas D Ace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beaswood is defended easily by D Ace.
D Ace is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
D Ace scores with the left hand. Beaswood knows he should have avoided that one.
D Ace throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beaswood.
D Ace looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
D Ace connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
D Ace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Beaswood gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and D Ace counters with a stiff right hand.
D Ace digs a good hook to Beaswood's body.
No luck for Beaswood with that takedown attempt.
Beaswood takes one to the chin there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts D Ace, as that shot connected. #ROC2#
Beaswood is rocked!
The fighters circling - D Ace throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beaswood fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Portgas D Ace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think D Ace 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Portgas D Ace!
During a confident post fight interview, Portgas D Ace thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SPARTA 35
Date: Mar 31, 2019

#R1#
Gutu throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Beaswood instigates a clinch.
Gutu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Beaswood.
Beaswood tries to circle away but Gutu has him pinned against the cage.
Gutu lands an elbow inside that Beaswood shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Flint Beaswood has been cut.
Gutu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gutu lands a damaging elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Gutu.
Gutu throws an elbow but it misses.
Gutu lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Gutu.
Gutu prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gutu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gutu lands an elbow that stopped Beaswood in his tracks for a moment.
Gutu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beaswood tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flint Beaswood. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Gutu works on Beaswood's body with a couple of short punches.
Gutu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Beaswood tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Beaswood fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Beaswood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gutu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gutu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beaswood's elbow.
Beaswood takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gutu is pressed up against the cage. Beaswood has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gutu down to the mat. Gutu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Gutu closes the distance and clinches.
Gutu stops a takedown attempt from Beaswood.
Beaswood goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gutu prevents it.
Gutu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beaswood fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gutu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Gutu lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
Flint Beaswood's cut is getting worse.
Beaswood is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gutu is defending well.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gutu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Gutu throws an elbow but misses.
Gutu lands a damaging elbow.
Beaswood jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gutu walks away with a smile on his face. Beaswood gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Artur Gutu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gutu drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Beaswood's head, knocking him out cold! Gutu is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Artur Gutu!
A very excited looking Artur Gutu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: FARTMMA 26
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Knuckles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Knuckles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knuckles checks a low kick from Stark.
Knuckles thumps Stark with a low kick.
Knuckles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stark wants to clinch.
Knuckles tried to counter with a leg kick but Stark avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark misses with a low kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A left lands for Knuckles.#T1#
Knuckles throws a push kick but Stark slaps the foot to one side.
Stark swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knuckles takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bobby Knuckles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knuckles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stark feints a counter leg kick.
Knuckles is looking to land body kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Stark misses.
Stark moves in looking to clinch but Knuckles pushes him off.
Knuckles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knuckles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stark.
Knuckles sets himself, and Stark steps forward looking for the clinch! Knuckles avoids it this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stark.#T2#
Knuckles throws a leg kick but Stark checks it.
Stark swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knuckles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bobby Knuckles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Stark.
Knuckles stuffs the takedown attempt from Stark. Stark gets slowly back to his feet.
Stark fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knuckles throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stark avoids it.
Knuckles scores with a leg kick.
Knuckles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stark crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Knuckles - the referee stops the clock and Stark gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Knuckles. Stark manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T3#
Stark shoots in but Knuckles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stark or perhaps it was just good defense by Knuckles, which made it look bad.
Stark blocks the body kick.
Stark is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knuckles with a body shot.
Stark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stark feints a counter leg kick.
Jab, jab by Knuckles - just one landing.
Knuckles throws the kick towards the body but Stark avoids it.
Stark replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Knuckles blocks it well.
Knuckles connects with a leg kick. Stark looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
Knuckles throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Knuckles sprawls well. Knuckles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stark gets slowly back to his feet.
Knuckles is looking to chop away at Stark's legs.
Stark will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knuckles was well out of range. Poor timing from Stark.
Knuckles throws a nice head kick!
Stark wants to clinch
and Knuckles counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Knuckles 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#
Stark tries to clinch but Knuckles is having none of it.
Knuckles connects with a solid leg kick.
Knuckles throws a head kick that misses.
Knuckles lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Knuckles throws a quick inside leg kick.
Knuckles wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark closes the distance but Knuckles moves to the side
and Knuckles counters with a thumping low kick.
Bobby Knuckles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knuckles scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Stark blocks the body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stark.
Knuckles lands a right hook to the body.
Knuckles connects with a solid leg kick.
Knuckles connects with a solid leg kick.
Knuckles misses with a wild body shot.
Knuckles is looking to wear down Stark with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stark tries to clinch but Knuckles moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Knuckles misses the target.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Knuckles.
Knuckles lands with a straight right. Stark didn't see that one coming.
Knuckles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knuckles tried to counter with a leg kick but Stark avoided it.
Stark fails to land the takedown.
Knuckles throwing a counter right hand but Stark manages to avoid it.
Knuckles throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Stark counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Knuckles manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Stark keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Knuckles manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Knuckles tries to land a leg kick but Stark saw it coming and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Knuckles as he connects with a hook.
Stark on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knuckles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stark can do to turn this around?
Stark tries to clinch but Knuckles moves out of range.
Bobby Knuckles is winning the standup battle so far.
Knuckles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A left lands for Knuckles.
Stark's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Knuckles looks to score with a jab to the body but Stark is just out of range.
Stark is looking to clinch.
Knuckles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Stark misses with a takedown
and Knuckles counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bobby Knuckles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Stark.
Knuckles connects with a leg kick. Stark looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Knuckles.
Knuckles tries to land a front kick but Stark steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stark feints a counter leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stark or perhaps it was just good defense by Knuckles, which made it look bad.
Knuckles quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knuckles scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Knuckles dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Stark with a poor takedown
and Knuckles counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Knuckles throws a sloppy head kick and Stark moves out of range easily.
Knuckles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knuckles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stark at a distance.
Knuckles throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but Knuckles shows good takedown defense.
Bobby Knuckles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Stark.
Knuckles avoids the body shot from Stark.
Stark has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knuckles.#T1#
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Knuckles as he avoids it easily.
Knuckles lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stark takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Knuckles bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knuckles.
Knuckles fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Knuckles lands a glancing blow to the side of Stark's head.
Stark blocks a head kick by Knuckles.
Jon Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Knuckles with a nice cross.
Knuckles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stark steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Knuckles lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knuckles looks to land a body kick but Stark moved away.
Bobby Knuckles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stark has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Knuckles.
Knuckles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Knuckles.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knuckles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Stark gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knuckles keeps the fight on the outside.
Knuckles is looking to counter with a body kick.
Stark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knuckles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knuckles cracks a nice hook into Stark's ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knuckles.
Stark fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knuckles avoids it really well and circles away.
As Stark backs away, Knuckles returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Stark shoots in looking for a takedown. Knuckles tries to sprawl out of it but Stark keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knuckles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Knuckles jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Knuckles lands a jab to Stark's midsection.
Stark throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knuckles counters with a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Knuckles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knuckles 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Knuckles!
A victorious Bobby Knuckles thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SPARTA 29
Date: Mar 17, 2019

#R1#
Sor Ploenchit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beaswood has time to react.
Beaswood walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sor Ploenchit cracks Beaswood with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kaensak Sor Ploenchit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sor Ploenchit scores with a sloppy right hand. Beaswood should have avoided that one.
No joy there for Sor Ploenchit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sor Ploenchit lands a nice hook to Beaswood's body. Beaswood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Beaswood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sor Ploenchit throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Sor Ploenchit closes the distance and pushes Beaswood back into the cage.
Sor Ploenchit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sor Ploenchit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beaswood or not.
Beaswood wants to take the fight to the mat but Sor Ploenchit manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sor Ploenchit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sor Ploenchit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Beaswood is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sor Ploenchit gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Beaswood struggles to land a body shot inside as Sor Ploenchit controls his hands.
Beaswood fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kaensak Sor Ploenchit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flint Beaswood.
Beaswood has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sor Ploenchit after a bit of a struggle.
Beaswood wants to break the clinch but can't.
Beaswood misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sor Ploenchit.
Beaswood drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sor Ploenchit gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sor Ploenchit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beaswood has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sor Ploenchit after a bit of a struggle.
A shot in the inside from Sor Ploenchit.
Sor Ploenchit lands with a light punch inside.
Sor Ploenchit digs a right hand underneath Beaswood's ribcage. Beaswood let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Sor Ploenchit.
Sor Ploenchit lands a hook that snaps the head of Beaswood backwards. #T2#
Sor Ploenchit lands a left hand.
Sor Ploenchit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Sor Ploenchit.
A nice left hand lands by Sor Ploenchit. #ROC#
Beaswood is rocked!
Sor Ploenchit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Beaswood is still on wobbly legs! Can Sor Ploenchit finish him?
Beaswood goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sor Ploenchit prevents it.
Beaswood fails to pull guard.
Beaswood seems to have recovered his senses.
A right hand to the body from Sor Ploenchit.
Sor Ploenchit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Sor Ploenchit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Beaswood is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sor Ploenchit is defending well.
Beaswood has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sor Ploenchit avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Beaswood wants a takedown but no success here.
Sor Ploenchit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Beaswood looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Sor Ploenchit.
Beaswood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
A short right from Sor Ploenchit.
Beaswood is working for takedown but Sor Ploenchit is calmly controlling the position for now.
Beaswood fails to pull guard.
Sor Ploenchit leaning against his opponent.
Sor Ploenchit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beaswoods head.
Sor Ploenchit unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Beaswood! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sor Ploenchit is unloading with more strikes now! Beaswood drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaensak Sor Ploenchit!
Kaensak Sor Ploenchit tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: JBL Friday Night Fights II
Date: Mar 08, 2019

#R1##TD#
Dela Cruz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Capers to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Capers passes Dela Cruz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capers is looking to stall here but Dela Cruz recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Dela Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Capers defends easily.
Dela Cruz wants to stand up but Capers is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capers stopping the sweep attempt from Dela Cruz.#T1#
Capers wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
Capers tries to free his leg and advance position but Dela Cruz is retaining full guard.
Dela Cruz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Capers controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dela Cruz has control of Capers's left arm, preventing Capers from doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Capers looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Capers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dela Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A punch lands to the side of Capers 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#
It looks like Kris Capers has been cut.
Dela Cruz avoids a kick to the body.
Dela Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Capers was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Capers gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Dela Cruz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dela Cruz.
Capers wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dela Cruz manages to pass to side control.
Dela Cruz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Capers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REVR#
Capers wants to get back to full guard.
Dela Cruz is keen to just control but Capers is a slippery customer.
Capers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Capers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dela Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Capers keeps working.
Dela Cruz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dela Cruz controlling the action here.#SU2#
Dela Cruz stands up and beckons Capers to join him on the feet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dela Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Capers's waist but Capers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dela Cruz off to one side.
Dela Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Capers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dela Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Capers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kris Capers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Dela Cruz.
Capers just leaning against Dela Cruz, taking a breather.
Dela Cruz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Dela Cruz manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Capers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dela Cruz did well to prevent Capers getting side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dela Cruz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dela Cruz works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Juan Dela Cruz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kris Capers's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dela Cruz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dela Cruz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dela Cruz wants it to stay on the feet.
Dela Cruz's coach down at Pugilists and Grapplers Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dela Cruz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dela Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Capers circles away.#CL2#
Dela Cruz darts in and clinches Capers up against the cage.#BC2#
Dela Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Dela Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Capers tries to avoid it but Dela Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Capers to the ground. Capers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Capers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dela Cruz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Capers somewhat.#CL2#
Dela Cruz has closed the distance and engaged Capers in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capers goes for a takedown attempt but Dela Cruz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kris Capers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Dela Cruz closes the distance and pushes Capers back into the cage.#T1##BC2#
Dela Cruz breaks from the clinch.
Juan Dela Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Capers doesn't manage to clinch there - Dela Cruz circles away.
Capers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dela Cruz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Capers somewhat.
Dela Cruz throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Capers gets tackled into the cage by Dela Cruz. Dela Cruz maintains the clinch.
Dela Cruz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Capers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Capers misses with a body kick.
Capers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Capers leaves Dela Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Dela Cruz rushes Capers and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Dela Cruz tries to pull guard but Capers won't allow it. #BC2#
Dela Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Capers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dela Cruz is fending him off so far but Capers persists. Nope, Dela Cruz circles away and we're back to standing.
Capers is looking to clinch.
Capers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Capers wants it to stay on the feet.
Dela Cruz throws a body kick that misses
and Capers counters with a series of strikes. Dela Cruz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dela Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Capers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dela Cruz is fending him off so far but Capers persists. Nope, Dela Cruz circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dela Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Capers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dela Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dela Cruz dives in for a single leg takedown but Capers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Capers misses the target.
Dela Cruz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Capers.#CL2#
Dela Cruz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Capers, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Capers blocking some punches.
Capers tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Dela Cruz breaks from the clinch.
Capers scores with a nice body kick.
Dela Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Capers tries to avoid it but Dela Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Capers to the ground. Capers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dela Cruz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Capers swivels and escapes.
Dela Cruz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Capers fails to land the takedown.
Dela Cruz flicks out a counter leg kick but Capers steps away.
Dela Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Capers moves out of range easily.
As Dela Cruz tries to get set, Capers tries to push him back and clinch up but Dela Cruz manages to avoid the attempt.
Capers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz goes for a double leg but Capers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Capers continues to drive forward.
Capers tries to counter by clinching up but Dela Cruz breaks away and moves out of range.
Capers stuffs the takedown.
Capers is looking to counter the offense by Dela Cruz and move into the clinch.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dela Cruz.
Capers lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Juan Dela Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Capers instigates a clinch.
Capers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dela Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
Capers prevents the takedown attempt.
Capers effectively controlling the action here.
Dela Cruz can't find room to land a body shot as Capers controls the action.
Dela Cruz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Capers prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Dela Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kris Capers's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dela Cruz wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Capers misses the target.
Dela Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Dela Cruz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dela Cruz avoids the head kick by Capers.
Capers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Capers wants it to stay on the feet.
Capers seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Capers tries for a takedown but Dela Cruz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Capers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dela Cruz just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCapers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capers tries for a takedown but Dela Cruz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Capers leaves Dela Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kris Capers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Dela Cruz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Dela Cruz takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Capers content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Dela Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dela Cruz fails with the takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dela Cruz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Capers has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Capers and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Capers takes the fight into the clinch.
Capers has Dela Cruz pushed against the cage.
Dela Cruz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Capers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dela Cruz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Capers backwards. #T2#
Dela Cruz jumps guard but Capers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Capers is trying to pull guard but Dela Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dela Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Capers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dela Cruz smiles and moves away.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Capers as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Dela Cruz takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dela Cruz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Capers is looking to control Dela Cruz's arms but Dela Cruz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Capers has his back to the cage. #T3#
Dela Cruz wants a takedown.
Capers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dela Cruz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Capers pulls guard successfully.
Dela Cruz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Capers keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Capers is looking to stand back up but Dela Cruz counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Capers.
Dela Cruz stalling.
Capers is trying to stand up here but Dela Cruz is controlling him well.
Capers is trying to maintain the position but Dela Cruz is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dela Cruz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juan Dela Cruz.
I've got Dela Cruz 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:30

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

Event: SPARTA 24
Date: Mar 06, 2019

#R1#
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Beaswood ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beaswood manages to avoid it.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Beaswood.
Nice sprawl there from Gracie as Beaswood shoots in.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Beaswood counters with a takedown into side control.
Beaswood creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gracie sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Beaswood working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Beaswood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beaswood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Beaswood creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Beaswood throws a strike but Gracie manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Beaswood tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SPARTA 21
Date: Feb 27, 2019

#R1#
Alexandersson dips to his left and cracks Beaswood with an uppercut!
Alexandersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Beaswood is just out of range.
Beaswood appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alexandersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beaswood.
Alexandersson misses with a body shot.
Gustaf Alexandersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Beaswood closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beaswood lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Alexandersson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandersson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Beaswood might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beaswood trying to hold on to Alexandersson's head to control him but Alexandersson postures up.
Alexandersson wants to get back to his feet.
Beaswood trying to control but Alexandersson postures up. #T1#
Alexandersson wants to stand but Beaswood has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Beaswood has his hands clasped together around Alexandersson's back. He's all about the action.
Alexandersson wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Beaswood uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Alexandersson won't allow Beaswood to sweep him here.
I've been told that Alexandersson has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Beaswood has a closed guard, preventing Alexandersson from standing up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Beaswood looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alexandersson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Alexandersson postures up.
Alexandersson won't allow Beaswood to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gustaf Alexandersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Beaswood moves into range and clinches up with Alexandersson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alexandersson is trying to break free.
Beaswood tries to score a body lock takedown but Alexandersson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alexandersson is trying to force a seperation but Beaswood has the dominant position.#TD#
Beaswood has picked Alexandersson up - he's going for a ride! Beaswood dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Beaswood is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Alexandersson is trying to stand up here but Beaswood is controlling him well.
Beaswood wants to advance to full mount but Alexandersson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Alexandersson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Beaswood controls the pace.#SUB2#
Alexandersson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beaswood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beaswood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Alexandersson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beaswood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alexandersson has momentary wrist control but Beaswood slips an elbow through the middle.
Beaswood trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexandersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Beaswood postures up and lands a big shot to Alexandersson's brow.
Beaswood landing with the ground and pound.
Beaswood chips away with some ground and pound.
Beaswood looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Alexandersson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beaswood lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beaswood is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Beaswood lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Alexandersson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Alexandersson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Beaswood uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Flint Beaswood dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Alexandersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beaswood manages to avoid it.
Alexandersson throws a series of punches but Beaswood avoids them all with ease.
Alexandersson misses with a wild body shot.
Beaswood shoots in for a double leg but Alexandersson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Alexandersson!
Beaswood staying out of range there.
Alexandersson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD#
Beaswood shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Alexandersson looking for submissions off his back.
Beaswood trying to control the action but Alexandersson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Beaswood lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Still in half guard, Beaswood seems content to control.
Beaswood looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
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. Beaswood connects with a nice short shot to Alexandersson's temple. #SUB#
Beaswood is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alexandersson defends it well.
Beaswood winds up and cracks Alexandersson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Well, if Beaswood is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Beaswood 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.
Alexandersson is not content to let Beaswood control the position.#T2#
Ground and pound from Beaswood.
Beaswood lands strikes from half guard.
Alexandersson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Flint Beaswood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beaswood passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Beaswood trying to control the action but Alexandersson is working from the bottom.
Beaswood in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Beaswood working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Beaswood wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alexandersson, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Beaswood tries for a kimura but Alexandersson is defending well. #T3#
Alexandersson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Alexandersson is trying to improve his position.
Alexandersson being controlled for a moment.
Alexandersson is not content to let Beaswood control the position.
Alexandersson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alexandersson is not content to let Beaswood control the position.
Alexandersson is pushing Beaswood's head away, looking to escape. Beaswood manages to hold on to the position though.
Beaswood is working Alexandersson over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beaswood looks up at the clock and then as Alexandersson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Beaswood smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Alexandersson is looking for a sweep.
Beaswood cracks Alexandersson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Alexandersson regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Flint Beaswood dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexandersson. Beaswood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexandersson throws a hook but Beaswood blocks it.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Beaswood.
Beaswood tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Beaswood working the head with strikes.
Alexandersson is looking to regain half guard here but Beaswood keeps moving and retains side control.
Alexandersson keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beaswood wants to control but Alexandersson is keeping him busy.
Beaswood connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Alexandersson some visible discomfort. #T1#
Alexandersson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Alexandersson looking for submissions off his back.
Beaswood is nestled in close to Alexandersson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Alexandersson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alexandersson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beaswood with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Beaswood scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alexandersson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Beaswood scores with a couple of nice shots.
Beaswood works his way into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Beaswood.#ROC#
Alexandersson is rocked!#T2#
Alexandersson takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Beaswood's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flint Beaswood!
A relieved looking Flint Beaswood thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Gustaf Alexandersson was interviewed post fight and said 'Good fight, man!'.

Event: SPARTA 18: Smit vs. Ndlandla
Date: Feb 20, 2019

#R1#
Cena throws a body punch but Beaswood moves out of range. #CL#
Beaswood gets tackled into the cage by Cena. Cena maintains the clinch.
Cena has a couple of punches blocked by Beaswood.
Cena misses with some punches.
Cena misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cena as Beaswood tries to tie him up.
Beaswood has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cena is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Cena gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cena thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beaswood's head.
Beaswood is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beaswood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cena. #SUB2#
Beaswood looking for submissions off his back.
Cena looks to land a strike but Beaswood avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T1#
Beaswood working a defensive guard here.
Cena is working Beaswood over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cena throws an elbow that misses. Beaswood uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cena's guard. Nice move by Beaswood!#REVB#
Cena looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beaswood is one step ahead there.
Beaswood trying to control the position from guard on top but Cena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beaswood pushes down on Cena's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cena wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Beaswood is trying to work for a kimura but Cena is defending well.
Beaswood looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Beaswood passes the guard and advances to mount!
Beaswood avoids the attempt from Cena to control.
Beaswood can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cena is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cena tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Cena's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Beaswood has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cena's face. #CUT2#
It looks like John Cena has been cut.#T3#
Beaswood unloading with bombs!
Cena is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Beaswood cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cena is wriggling around trying to escape.
Beaswood trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Beaswood is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cena can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #CUT2#
John Cena's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cena tries to hold on but Beaswood pushes him away.
Beaswood looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #CUT2#
Jeez, John Cena's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Cena's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Flint Beaswood!
A very excited looking Flint Beaswood 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.
John Cena spoke after the fight, saying 'My time is not yet now.'.

Event: FARTMMA 18
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Stark swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moore makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moore has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Stark is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Stark tries for a takedown but Moore sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Moore smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stark tries a low kick but Moore avoids it.
Stark moves out of range of the body kick.
A quick step to the side and Stark tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moore is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stark.#CUT#
It looks like Angelo Moore has been cut.
Stark will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moore connects with a right hand. Stark shakes it off.
Stark tries to clinch up.
Stark tries to close the distance and clinch but Moore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moore as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moore only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stark takes one to the chin there.
A lazy body kick from Stark
and Moore counters with a stiff right hand.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but Moore shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Moore feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stark's calf.
Stark has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Moore.
Stark is breathing heavily.
Stark misses with a takedown
and Moore counters with an inside leg kick.
Stark has a takedown stuffed.
Stark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moore can pounce on him.
Stark has been working on his balance at Power Wrestling Academy , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Moore.
Moore thuds his shin into the meat of Stark's side.
Moore is looking to slow Stark down with leg kicks. #T2#
Moore feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stark's calf.
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!
Moore connects with a body shot.
Stark takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stark wants to clinch
and Moore counters with a body kick.
Stark drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Moore throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Moore lands a leg kick that knocks Stark off balance momentarily.
Stark with a lazy takedown attempt
and Moore counters with a right hand to the body.
Moore lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stark's sensitive parts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moore.
Stark tries to clinch but Moore is having none of it. #T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stark is defended easily by Moore.
A big right from Stark misses.
Moore throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moore with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moore feints and then cracks Stark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stark down.
Angelo Moore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moore fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stark is looking to clinch.
Moore connects with a solid leg kick.
Moore throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Moore scores with a leg kick.
Moore with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A combination from Stark does no damage.
Moore buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark shoots in for a takedown but Moore shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Moore scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stark takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stark misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt - Moore sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Moore only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Moore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angelo Moore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Angelo Moore's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Moore scores with a shot to the body.
Stark tries to clinch up.
Stark's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Moore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stark.
Stark closes the distance but Moore moves to the side
and Moore counters with a nice body kick.
Moore lands with a shot to the body.
Moore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab by Moore.
Stark is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stark looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moore is fending him off so far but Stark persists. Nope, Moore circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Moore cracks the inside of Stark's front leg.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moore darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Jon Stark has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stark takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A right-left combo lands from Moore. #ROC2#
Stark is rocked!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Stark. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Stark takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oh Stark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moore drops Stark with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Stark! Moore dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angelo Moore!
A relieved looking Angelo Moore thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: JBL Test Your Might 1
Date: Feb 15, 2019

#R1#
Dela Cruz fails with the takedown.
Duvenage fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dela Cruz avoids it really well and circles away.
Dela Cruz misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Duvenage closes the distance and clinches.
Duvenage presses Dela Cruz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Dela Cruz breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Duvenage forces Dela Cruz back against the cage and clinches.
Dela Cruz tries for a takedown but Duvenage manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dela Cruz is trying to force a seperation but Duvenage has the dominant position.
Duvenage stalling against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Duvenage. #T1#
Dela Cruz tries for a takedown but Duvenage manages to get underhooks.
Duvenage is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dela Cruz is trying to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Dela Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Duvenage drives through and clinches with Dela Cruz against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dela Cruz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Duvenage is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Duvenage taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dela Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duvenage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dela Cruz tries to break free but Duvenage pushes him back against the cage.
Duvenage is trying to pull guard but Dela Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
Duvenage dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dela Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Duvenage - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dela Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dela Cruz is looking to break free of the clinch but Duvenage has double underhooks.
Duvenage displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dela Cruz up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Duvenage takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting on Duvenage's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Duvenage stalling the fight.
Duvenage receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dela Cruz is pressed up against the cage. Duvenage has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dela Cruz down to the mat. Dela Cruz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Duvenage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Duvenage but Duvenage pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Duvenage changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Duvenage stuffs the takedown.
Dela Cruz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dela Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Duvenage defends well and Dela Cruz ends up having to push Duvenage into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Duvenage darts in looking for a takedown but Dela Cruz gets double underhooks and turns Duvenage into the cage.
Dela Cruz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Duvenage counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Duvenage.
Dela Cruz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Duvenage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dela Cruz can't break the clinch.
Dela Cruz trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diederik Duvenage 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#
Duvenage defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dela Cruz.
Duvenage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duvenage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Duvenage instigates a clinch.
Duvenage'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.
Duvenage displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dela Cruz up against the cage.
Dela Cruz is trying to push Duvenage away but Duvenage has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz is looking to control Duvenage's arms but Duvenage gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dela Cruz has his back to the cage.
Duvenage leaning against his opponent. #T1#
Dela Cruz wants to take the fight to the mat but Duvenage manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dela Cruz tries to pull guard but Duvenage holds him up against the cage and eventually Dela Cruz drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Duvenage.
Dela Cruz wants to break free but Duvenage has control.
Duvenage is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Come on Duvenage - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diederik Duvenage.
Dela Cruz dives in and grabs Duvenage's left leg, looking for a takedown. Duvenage pushes down on Dela Cruz's head and hops out.
Duvenage tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dela Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Duvenage as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Duvenage rushes Dela Cruz and presses him up against the cage.
Dela Cruz tries to pull guard but Duvenage won't allow it.
Dela Cruz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Duvenage smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Duvenage closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Dela Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Duvenage has Dela Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
Duvenage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dela Cruz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck for Dela Cruz with that takedown attempt.
Duvenage tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Dela Cruz shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Duvenage has managed to clinch.
Duvenage effectively controlling the action here.
A frustrated look appears on Dela Cruz's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Duvenage breaks the clinch.
Duvenage's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Duvenage duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Juan Dela Cruz has been cut.
Juan Dela Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duvenage misses with a few strikes there.
Duvenage throws a series of punches but Dela Cruz avoids them all with ease.
Dela Cruz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Duvenage scores with a three punch combo!
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Duvenage shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Duvenage pushes Dela Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Duvenage manages to break the clinch. #T4#
A combination from Duvenage does no damage.
Dela Cruz is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Dela Cruz has managed to clinch.
Duvenage keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dela Cruz's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Duvenage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Duvenage rushes Dela Cruz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Duvenage will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dela Cruz up against the cage.
Duvenage misses with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Come on Duvenage - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diederik Duvenage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Juan Dela Cruz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Dela Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Duvenage sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dela Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Duvenage tries to sprawl out of it but Dela Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duvenage manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dela Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duvenage circles away.
Duvenage appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duvenage stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Duvenage takes the fight into the clinch.
Come on Duvenage - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Duvenage prevents a body shot from Dela Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz tries to work over Duvenage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A bit of stalling here from Duvenage. #BC#
Dela Cruz breaks the clinch. #T1#
Dela Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Duvenage sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Duvenage appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Duvenage has taken the fight to the clinch.
Duvenage manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dela Cruz has had enough of the clinch but Duvenage keeps him there for the moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Duvenage.
Diederik Duvenage seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dela Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dela Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Duvenage is stalling here.
Duvenage holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Duvenage tries to throw a body punch but Dela Cruz avoids it by throwing Duvenage back against the cage.
Duvenage gets underhooks to prevent Dela Cruz's takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Duvenage is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dela Cruz jumps guard but Duvenage stands there with Dela Cruz around his waist. Dela Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
Dela Cruz is looking to control Duvenage's arms but Duvenage gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dela Cruz has his back to the cage.
Dela Cruz letting Duvenage take a breather here.
Dela Cruz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Duvenage to keep the fight standing.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position but instead, Duvenage has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dela Cruz into the cage.#TD2#
Duvenage pulls Dela Cruz into guard.
Dela Cruz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dela Cruz looking to pass the guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Duvenage is trying to keep Dela Cruz in close.
Duvenage is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dela Cruz is staying active underneath Duvenage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diederik Duvenage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duvenage is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diederik Duvenage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Duvenage 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diederik Duvenage!
Diederik Duvenage looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Dynamite comes in small packages! You just got yours handed to you!'.

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