Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 14 : Shima vs Kallio
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Jack SpeedGod throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Festa on the side of the head. #KD2#
Jack SpeedGod sends Festa crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jack SpeedGod is motioning to the referee to let Festa up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Festa is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Gianluca Festa has been cut.
Festa drops his hands momentarily. Jack SpeedGod doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Festa staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Festa doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taylor Jack SpeedGod!

Event: UCF 9: Fontolan v Berishvili
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Berishvili clinches with his opponent.
Berishvili tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fontolan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Berishvili jumps guard but Fontolan stands there with Berishvili around his waist. Berishvili gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Berishvili tries to pull guard but Fontolan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Davide Fontolan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikheil Berishvili.
Berishvili tries to pull guard but Fontolan holds him up against the cage and eventually Berishvili drops back down to his feet.
Berishvili is trying to pull guard but Fontolan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Berishvili tries to pull guard but Fontolan won't allow it.
Fontolan wants to break the clinch but can't.
I was talking to Fontolan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Berishvili fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berishvili tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Berishvili fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Fontolan breaks from the clinch.
Fontolan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Berishvili moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Fontolan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1##TD2#
Berishvili drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Berishvili looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Berishvili looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Berishvili is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Fontolan frees his head nicely. Oh but Berishvili has switched to an armbar! Fontolan is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mikheil Berishvili!
A victorious Mikheil Berishvili thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RSE 55: Cattle Decapitation
Date: Feb 28, 2024

#R1#
Danaher thows a leg kick but Young Stallion checks it #TD2#
and Young Stallion counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Danaher!
Danaher wants to get back to his feet but Young Stallion is dominant here and he's now got Danaher's back!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Young Stallion sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Danaher taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Riptide Young Stallion!
Riptide Young Stallion thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMAH 111
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Donk. Mo catches Fontolan right on the button with a cross.
Mo throws a leg kick but Fontolan moved away.
Mo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fontolan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mo throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Mo misses its intended target.
Mo blocks a low kick nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mo.
Mo tries a head kick but it misses.
Mo tries to land a leg kick but Fontolan saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from Mo.
Mo tries to clinch but Fontolan moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Fontolan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fontolan. #T1#
Fontolan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mo is trying to stand up here but Fontolan is controlling him well.
Fontolan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fontolan throwing shots but Mo is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Fontolan is trying to work for a kimura but Mo is defending well.
Fontolan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fontolan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fontolan not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fontolan is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mo taking some punishment here, with Fontolan in his half guard.
Fontolan wants to take a breather but Mo is having none of it.
Fontolan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Mo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fontolan. #SUB2#
Fontolan is looking for a kimura but Mo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fontolan to get the leverage.
Fontolan trying to control from Mo's half guard. Mo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Fontolan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fontolan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mo throws an overhand right that lands on Fontolan's shoulder, as Fontolan tries to avoid the shot.
Fontolan closes the distance and clinches up with Mo, looking for a takedown. Fontolan pushes Mo against the cage but Mo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fontolan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fontolan somewhat.#T4#
Fontolan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mo throws a hook to the side of Fontolan's head but Fontolan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fontolan shoots in looking for a takedown. Mo tries to sprawl out of it but Fontolan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marco Mo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davide Fontolan.
Mo throws a hook but Fontolan avoids it easily.
Fontolan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fontolan shoots in for a takedown but Mo shows good takedown defense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fontolan shoots in looking for a takedown but Mo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fontolan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fontolan takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Mo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Fontolan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mo's guard.
Fontolan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mo is looking to stand up but Fontolan isn't so interested in that idea.
Mo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fontolan is looking to work some ground and pound but Mo has wrist control.
Fontolan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontolan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fontolan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fontolan throws a strike but Mo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Fontolan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Fontolan wants to sweep here but Mo controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fontolan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mo.
Mo loads up on a big right hand but Fontolan slips the punch.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fontolan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mo as he jumps to the side.
Marco Mo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fontolan blocks a head kick by Mo.
Marco Mo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fontolan cracks Mo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fontolan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fontolan staying out of range there.
Mo misses with a straight left.
Mo cracks Fontolan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marco Mo is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Fontolan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fontolan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Mo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fontolan throws a strike but Mo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Fontolan wants to stand and escape but Mo is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mo with a nice calf kick.
We've been told by Mo's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mo throws a hook but Fontolan avoids it easily.
Fontolan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mo misses with a few strikes there.
Mo cracks Fontolan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mo misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Fontolan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fontolan is in Mo's guard.
Fontolan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fontolan wants to control from the top but Mo keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Mo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Mo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fontolan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fontolan is looking for the big counter here.
Marco Mo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fontolan fails with a takedown attempt.
Fontolan slips under a jab.
Mo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice shot by Mo.
Fontolan shoots in for a double leg but Mo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Mo counters with a quick kick to the body but Fontolan blocks it.
Fontolan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontolan ducks under a wild hook from Mo.
Mo wants to clinch
and Fontolan counters with a one-two to the body.
Mo swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Mo scores with a jab. Fontolan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Davide Fontolan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A leg kick checked by Fontolan.
Mo missing with a left hand there. Fontolan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fontolan slips a jab from Mo.
Nice defenses there by Fontolan.#CL2#
Fontolan closes the distance and pushes Mo back into the cage.
Fontolan goes for a takedown attempt but Mo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marco Mo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davide Fontolan.
Fontolan slips under a jab from Mo.
Fontolan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mo throws a looping overhand right but Fontolan ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Fontolan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mo dodges the ground and pound from Fontolan.#T2#
Fontolan wants to take a breather but Mo manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Fontolan.
Fontolan throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fontolan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fontolan throws a strike but Mo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mo won't allow Fontolan to get back to his feet.
Mo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fontolan's guard.
Davide Fontolan has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Fontolan wants to stand but Mo is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Fontolan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mo sprawls well initially but Fontolan persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T4#
Fontolan is looking to take a break and control but Mo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mo tries to kick Fontolan off but Fontolan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fontolan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, if Fontolan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fontolan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Davide Fontolan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fontolan.
Fontolan not landing any meaningful shots this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Mo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Mo!
Our winner, Marco Mo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RSE 43: Out Of The Abyss
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Danaher.
Danaher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Danaher with the inside leg kick.
Danaher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danaher wants to clinch up but Glass keeps it at a distance.
Danaher throws a head kick but Glass moves out of range.
Glass misses with a takedown attempt - Danaher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Danaher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Glass! But no joy.
Danaher scores with a head kick. Glass tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Danaher chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Danaher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Glass finds it's way through Danaher's defenses.
Danaher scores with a spinning back kick!
Danaher lands a nice leg kick that just misses Glass's sensitive parts. #CL#
Danaher closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danaher tries to work over Glass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Danaher tries to break free but Glass pushes him back against the cage.
Danaher throws an elbow but it misses.
Glass avoids a wild elbow strike from Danaher.
Danaher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Glass backwards.
Glass struggles to land a body shot inside as Danaher controls his hands. #BC#
Danaher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Danaher moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Danaher tries to clinch but Glass moves out of range.
Danaher is looking to clinch.
Glass looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Danaher throws a head kick but Glass moves out of range.
Danaher with a nice calf kick.
Danaher lands with a kick to the temple. Glass shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Glass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Danaher moves away.#T2#
Glass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Danaher was well out of range. Poor timing from Glass.
Glass misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Danaher tenderised Glass's leg. Glass is trying to keep his angry face on.
Glass throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Danaher counters with an outside leg kick.
Danaher lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danaher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danaher tries a head kick but it misses.
Danaher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Glass swats away the attempt to clinch by Danaher.
Glass tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Danaher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Glass feints the counter takedown.
Glass scores with a sloppy right hand. Danaher should have avoided that one. #T3#
Danaher tries to clinch there but Glass circles away.
Danaher slips a straight right by Glass.
Glass throws a shot from downtown. Danaher moves away and avoids it.
Glass's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Glass walks forward, straight into a front kick from Danaher.
A telegraphed right hand from Glass misses the target.
Danaher swings for the body but Glass moves out of range.
Danaher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Danaher throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Glass.
Danaher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Glass swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Danaher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Glass.
Danaher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Glass throws a body shot but no joy.
Danaher throws a front kick that sends Glass stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glass. Danaher does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Danaher throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Glass's head.
Glass has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Danaher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Danaher goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danaher moves in looking to clinch but Glass pushes him off.
Danaher scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Danaher scores with a leg kick.
Danaher thuds his shin into the meat of Glass's side.
Danaher moves out of range as Glass throws a body kick.
Glass avoids the head kick by Danaher.
Danaher looks for the body kick but Glass saw that one coming.
Glass now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
John Danaher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glass blocks a head kick by Danaher.
Glass now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Danaher 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#
Glass blocks a head kick by Danaher.
Danaher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Glass paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Glass doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Glass keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and Glass releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Danaher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Glass swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Glass avoids the head kick by Danaher.
Danaher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Glass.
Glass circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danaher fails with an attempt to clinch.
John Danaher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick lands there from Danaher.
Danaher is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danaher bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Danaher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Glass can do to turn this around?
Danaher throws a head kick that misses
and Glass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Glass scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Danaher with a nice cross.#T1#
Danaher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Danaher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Danaher finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Danaher tries to clinch up but Glass circles away and keeps his distance.
Danaher blocks a jab.
Glass misses with a looping left.
Danaher tries to close the distance and clinch but Glass swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Glass let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Glass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danaher tries to clinch but Glass is having none of it.
Glass let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Danaher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glass throws a hook but Danaher avoids it easily.
Danaher throws a head kick that misses.
Glass misses with a head kick.
Danaher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Glass.
Danaher is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Danaher tries to clinch but Glass moves out of range.
Glass looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Glass throws a lazy right hand but Danaher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Danaher gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Glass has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Danaher.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Danaher just misses with a elbow thrown towards Glass's brow.
Danaher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Glass is defending well for now.
Glass gets through Danaher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Danaher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glass blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Glass prevents a body shot from Danaher.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danaher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danaher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glass's elbow. #T3#
Glass can't break the clinch.
Danaher struggles to land a body shot inside as Glass controls his hands. #BC#
Danaher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danaher throws a quick inside leg kick.
Danaher pushes Glass away with a front kick.
Danaher misses with a head kick.
Danaher closes the distance looking to clinch
and Glass counters with a right hand to the body.
Danaher throws a front kick that sends Glass stumbling back into the cage.
Danaher moves in looking to clinch but Glass pushes him off.
A countering left hand to the body from Glass misses.
Glass takes a kick to the side of the head.
Danaher thumps Glass with a low kick.#T4#
Glass misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Danaher counters with an inside leg kick.
Danaher moves out of range as Glass strikes.
Glass misses the shot to the body.
Danaher tries to clinch up.
Danaher misses with a head kick.
Glass throws a hook to the side of Danaher's head but Danaher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glass tries to score with a low kick but Danaher moves his leg out of the way.
A nice leg kick from Danaher, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danaher on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Danaher.
Danaher lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Danaher wants to clinch
and Glass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Danaher will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Danaher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Glass looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Glass on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Danaher connects with an inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Danaher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Glass doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Danaher bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danaher tries to clinch up.
Danaher connects with an inside leg kick.
Danaher misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Glass was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Glass blocks a head kick by Danaher.
Danaher tries to clinch but Glass moves out of range. #T1#
Danaher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Danaher tries to clinch but Glass is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Danaher.
Danaher tries to clinch but Glass moves out of range.
Danaher scores with a head kick. Glass tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Danaher tries to close the distance and clinch but Glass swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Glass was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Danaher - that will leave a mark!
Danaher blocks a jab.
Glass moves out of range as Danaher throws a body kick.
A nice side step and Glass releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A nice inside leg kick there by Danaher. That's going to slow Glass down.
Glass connects with a body shot that sends Danaher's belly button to the back.
Danaher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A countering left hand to the body from Glass misses.
Danaher wants to clinch up but Glass keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Danaher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Glass swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Danaher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Glass misses.
Danaher tries to clinch there but Glass circles away.
Danaher scoring well with a low kick there.
Richard Glass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Glass throws a body shot but no joy.
Glass circles away from the clinch attempt.
Glass swats away the attempt to clinch by Danaher.
Glass is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Danaher with a body shot.
Danaher wants to clinch.
Glass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Danaher sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Danaher lands with a kick to the temple. Glass shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
John Danaher is winning the standup battle so far.
Danaher wants to clinch.
Glass doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Danaher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Glass swats away the attempt to clinch by Danaher.
Danaher throws a wild body kick that Glass sees coming a mile off.
Glass now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Glass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Danaher was well out of range. Poor timing from Glass.
Glass lands a nice looking body shot.
Danaher wants to clinch.
It seemed like Glass was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Danaher explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
John Danaher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Danaher plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Danaher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glass.
Danaher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danaher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Glass takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Danaher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Glass takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danaher is looking to clinch.
Danaher throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Danaher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Danaher 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Danaher!

Event: RSE 38: Mother North
Date: Jan 10, 2024

#R1#
Danaher doesn't manage to clinch there - Junior circles away.
Junior with the counter takedown but Danaher avoids it easily.
Danaher swinging wildly here.
Junior tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Danaher misses with a head kick.
Danaher throws a head kick but Junior moves out of range.
Junior changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Junior takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Danaher closes the distance and clinches.
Danaher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Junior's elbow. #BC#
Danaher breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danaher throws a head kick that misses.
Junior is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Danaher drives through and clinches with Junior against the cage.
Junior jumps guard but Danaher turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Junior blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Junior on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Danaher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Danaher is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Danaher working aggressively here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Junior has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Danaher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Junior is defending well for now.
Danaher content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Danaher misses with an elbow strike.
Danaher is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Junior is keeping busy.
Danaher throws a knee to the head but misses.
Danaher misses with a body punch. #BC#
Danaher breaks the clinch.
Junior circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danaher throws a head kick that misses.
John Danaher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Danaher throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Junior counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Junior has hold of Danaher's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Danaher tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Junior cranks the arm and Danaher screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Danaher, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hermio Junior!

Event: MMAH 103
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Melfighi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fontolan.
Fontolan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Melfighi circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Melfighi clinches up with Fontolan and pushes him back against the cage.
Melfighi looking to slow down the pace here.
Fontolan tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Fontolan wants the takedown. Melfighi is fighting it off but Fontolan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Melfighi's guard against the cage.
Melfighi wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Fontolan manages to pass to side control.
Nice strikes from Fontolan there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melfighi is trying to stand back up but Fontolan is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fontolan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Fontolan slips a nice elbow through Melfighi's hands, connecting with Melfighi's forehead.
Melfighi wants to get back to his feet.
Fontolan is taking a breather. Melfighi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Melfighi wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fontolan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Melfighi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fontolan lands a nice short elbow.
Melfighi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fontolan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Melfighi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fontolan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Melfighi looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Melfighi moves to clinch but Fontolan breaks away
and Fontolan counters with a right hand to the body.
Melfighi scores with a leg kick.
Melfighi wants to clinch#TD#
and Fontolan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Melfighi won't be happy with that.
Fontolan working the ground and pound.
Fontolan lands some shots froms side control.
Melfighi seems a little lost for a moment, as Fontolan dominates the positioning.
Fontolan is putting a hurting on Melfighi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fontolan just content to control the position.
Fontolan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
Fontolan happy to just control the position for now.
Fontolan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Melfighi down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fontolan lands a decent elbow from side control.
A lull in the action here as Fontolan stalls from top position.
Fontolan is putting a hurting on Melfighi here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Melfighi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#ES2#
Melfighi explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davide Fontolan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Melfighi misses with a head kick.
Fontolan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fontolan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Melfighi circles away quickly and effectively.
Fontolan looks to land a combination. Melfighi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Melfighi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fontolan.#TD#
Fontolan gets the takedown into side control.
Melfighi wants to get back to his feet but Fontolan is dominant here and he's now got Melfighi's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melfighi trying to get back to his feet but Fontolan is in full control for now.
Fontolan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Fontolan connects with a big shot to the side of Melfighi's head. #T1#
Melfighi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Fontolan lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Melfighi.
Fontolan is landing with strikes. Melfighi can't take much more of this.
Fontolan is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#SUB#
Fontolan looking for the choke but no joy.
Melfighi is trying to get back to his feet but Fontolan has full control of the position and if anything, Melfighi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Fontolan scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Fontolan biding his time, looking for the opening. #T2#
Melfighi is trying to stand back up.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T3#
Melfighi trying to get back to his feet but Fontolan is in full control for now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Fontolan connects with a big shot to the side of Melfighi's head.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Melfighi is trying to get back to his feet but Fontolan has full control of the position and if anything, Melfighi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Fontolan throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Melfighi!
Melfighi is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Fontolan lands punches and elbows.
Fontolan keeps control of the position easily here as Melfighi tries to buck him off.
Fontolan is landing with strikes. Melfighi can't take much more of this.
Fontolan scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davide Fontolan dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Melfighi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fontolan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Melfighi swings for the body but Fontolan moves out of range.
Fontolan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Melfighi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Melfighi is looking to clinch.
Davide Fontolan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fontolan keeps the fight on the outside.
Fontolan attempts a counter takedown but Melfighi avoids it well and moves away.
Melfighi swinging wildly here.
Melfighi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fontolan or perhaps it was just good defense by Melfighi, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontolan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fontolan counters with a two punch combo.
Melfighi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Melfighi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Melfighi wants to clinch but Fontolan slips to the side
and Fontolan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fontolan tries to bum rush Melfighi with a series of wild strikes but Melfighi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Melfighi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Melfighi wants to clinch
and Fontolan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Melfighi moves in looking to clinch but Fontolan pushes him off.
Fontolan works over Melfighi's head and body with a nice combination.
A head kick by Melfighi misses
and Fontolan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fontolan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fontolan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Melfighi tries to clinch up
enabling Fontolan to counter with a crisp jab.
Fontolan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Melfighi can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fontolan moves out of range of the body kick from Melfighi. #T2##TD#
Fontolan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Melfighi was covering up waiting for the punch and Fontolan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Melfighi wants to stand and escape but Fontolan is having none of it.
Fontolan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fontolan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fontolan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Melfighi wants to get back to his feet but Fontolan passes into half guard.
Melfighi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fontolan is taking a breather. Melfighi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Melfighi is trying to stand. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fontolan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Melfighi tries to kick Fontolan off in order to stand up. Fontolan Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Fontolan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fontolan working the ground and pound from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Melfighi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Melfighi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here as Fontolan stalls from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Davide Fontolan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fontolan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davide Fontolan!

Event: RSE 29: Nightbringer
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Danaher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dukes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Danaher misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Dukes misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dukes.
Dukes lands with a nice combination. Danaher backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like John Danaher has been cut.
Dukes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Dukes feints and as Danaher raises his hands in defense, Dukes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dukes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Danaher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dukes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dukes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dukes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dukes throwing strikes but missing.
Dukes throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Dukes wants to control from the top but Danaher keeps moving.
Dukes chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Dukes drops back looking for a leg! Danaher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Danaher manages to kick Dukes off! Dukes jumps back into Danaher's guard.
Dukes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dukes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dukes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Danaher has momentary wrist control but Dukes slips an elbow through the middle.
Dukes trying to control the position from guard on top but Danaher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dukes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dukes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick misses from Danaher.
Dukes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dukes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Danaher avoids it really well and circles away.
Danaher half committed to a counter leg kick.
John Danaher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dude Dukes.
Dukes looks winded!
Some wild striking there from Dukes.
Danaher with the inside leg kick.
Danaher lands a leg kick that knocks Dukes off balance momentarily.
Danaher lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Danaher connects with a high kick.
John Danaher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danaher throws a nice head kick!
Dukes misses with a combination
enabling Danaher to counter with a crisp jab. #T3##TD2#
Dukes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Danaher is trying to stand back up but Dukes is controlling him
Danaher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dukes.
Dukes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Danaher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dukes. #SUB2#
Dukes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Danaher is just riding it out for now. Dukes eventually gives up the hold.
Still in half guard, Dukes seems content to control.
Danaher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dukes on the ground.#SUB2#
Dukes seems to be working for a kimura but Danaher defends the submission attempt.
Dukes thows a huge punch but Danaher dodges it nicely. #T4#
Dukes working over Danaher with some ground and pound. Danaher looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dukes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dukes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dukes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dukes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dukes wants to control but Danaher is keeping him busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Dukes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Danaher has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dukes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dukes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dude Dukes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Danaher's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Danaher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dukes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Danaher avoids it really well and circles away.
Danaher is looking for a counter combo.
John Danaher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dukes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Danaher throws a sloppy head kick and Dukes moves out of range easily.
Dukes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Danaher scores with a spinning back kick!
Dukes goes for a double leg but Danaher avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Danaher continues to drive forward.
John Danaher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Danaher tries to avoid it but Dukes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Danaher to the ground. Danaher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
John Danaher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dude Dukes.
Danaher throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick from Danaher lands but Dukes takes it in his stride.
Dukes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dukes is breathing heavily.
Nice body kick there by Danaher.#T1#
Danaher turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Danaher throws a front kick that sends Dukes stumbling back into the cage.
Danaher tries to clinch there but Dukes circles away.
Danaher is looking to slow Dukes down with leg kicks.
Danaher fakes the leg kick and cracks Dukes in the body. #TD2#
Dukes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Danaher's guard.
Dukes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dukes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Danaher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dukes.
Danaher keeping moving, preventing Dukes from controlling successfully.
Danaher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dukes.
Dukes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Danaher keeping full guard, as Dukes tries to pass. #T2##SUB2#
Dukes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dukes blocks a head kick by Danaher.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dukes is defended easily by Danaher.
Dukes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Danaher delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danaher lands a head kick. Dukes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dukes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Danaher.#CL2#
Dukes closes the distance and pushes Danaher back into the cage.#BC#
Danaher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Danaher throws a front kick that sends Dukes stumbling back into the cage.
Dukes looks for a takedown but Danaher sprawls well.
John Danaher is winning the standup battle so far.
Danaher connects with a high kick.
Danaher lands a head kick. Dukes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dukes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Danaher lands with a kick to the ribs.
Danaher tries to clinch but Dukes moves away
and Dukes counters with a left and a right that stings Danaher.
A slapping leg kick lands for Danaher.
Danaher throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dukes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danaher throws a head kick that half lands. #T4#
Danaher throws a nice head kick!
Dukes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Danaher buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Danaher clinches up with Dukes and pushes him back against the cage.
Dukes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Danaher.
Dukes is working for takedown but Danaher is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dukes avoiding damage as Danaher throws knees to the body.
Danaher misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Danaher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danaher lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Danaher throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Danaher gets tackled into the cage by Dukes. Dukes maintains the clinch.
Dukes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Dukes - that landed with a thud.
Dukes is working for takedown but Danaher is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Danaher dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Danaher'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
No luck for Dukes with that takedown attempt.
Danaher lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dukes will feel that in the morning.
Danaher lands with a slapping head kick. #CL#
Danaher forces Dukes back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Danaher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danaher turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dukes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Danaher circles away quickly and effectively.
Dukes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Danaher can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danaher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Danaher backs off Dukes throws a huge counter combo but Danaher manages to avoid it all.
Dukes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Danaher is looking to clinch.
Danaher throws a nice outside leg kick.
Danaher lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dukes takes a step back to recover.
Danaher scores with a head kick. #T1#
Danaher scores with a kick to the body.
Danaher buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dukes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Danaher - the referee stops the clock and Dukes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Danaher. Dukes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Danaher explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Danaher bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dukes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dukes tries for a takedown but Danaher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Danaher takes the fight into the clinch.
Danaher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dukes. #BC#
Danaher manages to break the clinch.
Dukes takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL#
Danaher moves into the clinch successfully.
Danaher missing with knees to the body.
Danaher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dukes can do to turn this around?
Dukes tries for a takedown. No joy.
John Danaher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dude Dukes.#T2#
Danaher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dukes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dukes prevents a body shot from Danaher.
Danaher tries a knee to the head but Dukes blocks it.
Danaher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Danaher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dukes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Danaher is defending well.
Danaher prevents the takedown attempt.
Danaher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dukes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Danaher tries to land knees in the clinch but Dukes avoids the damage to the body.
Danaher displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dukes up against the cage.#TD2#
Dukes turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T3#
Dukes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Danaher keeps working.
Dukes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dukes lands an elbow.
Dukes misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dukes in side control, throwing shots but Danaher defends. #SUB2#
Dukes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Danaher knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dukes misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Dukes tries for a kimura but Danaher is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dukes is trying to get an arm triangle but Danaher is defending well.
Dukes tries to score with some ground and pound. Danaher controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Dukes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Danaher has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dukes but great work by Danaher.
Dude Dukes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dukes is trying to get back to half guard.
Danaher wants to stand but Dukes has his arm trapped.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Danaher showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Danaher 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Danaher!
The defeated Dude Dukes had this to say: 'I was robbed. I demand a rematch.'.

Event: MMAH 94
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1#
Fontolan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maskadov defends it nicely.
Fontolan scores with a leg kick.
Fontolan lands a head shot.
Maskadov tries to clinch but Fontolan moves out of range.
Maskadov tries to clinch up.
Maskadov wants to clinch up but Fontolan keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Maskadov has closed the distance and engaged Fontolan in a clinch.
Maskadov throws a punch but it's blocked by Fontolan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maskadov misses with some punches.
Maskadov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fontolan backwards.
Maskadov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maskadov has a couple of punches blocked by Fontolan. #T1#
Maskadov misses with the head strike.
Maskadov tries to work over Fontolan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fontolan blocking some punches.
Maskadov prevents the takedown attempt.
Maskadov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fontolan tries to score a body lock takedown but Maskadov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lom Ali Maskadov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davide Fontolan.
Maskadov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maskadov misses with the head strike.
Fontolan is trying to drag Maskadov to the mat but Maskadov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maskadov doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Maskadov gets underhooks to prevent Fontolan's takedown attempt.
Maskadov misses with a punch on the inside.
Maskadov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fontolan.
Maskadov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fontolan.
Maskadov has Fontolan pressed against the cage, preventing Fontolan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Fontolan breaks the clinch.
Maskadov wants to clinch.
Lom Ali Maskadov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Fontolan lands with a nice combination. Maskadov backs away looking to recover.
Maskadov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maskadov tries to clinch up.
Fontolan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maskadov circles away quickly and effectively.
Maskadov tries to counter by clinching up but Fontolan breaks away and moves out of range.
We've been told by Maskadov's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fontolan keeps the fight on the outside.
Fontolan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maskadov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fontolan.
Maskadov darts in trying to clinch
and Fontolan counters with a two punch combo.
Maskadov is breathing heavily.
Maskadov is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Fontolan drives through with a takedown into guard. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fontolan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fontolan connects with a couple of short punches.
Fontolan is stalling in the full guard.
Maskadov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maskadov tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maskadov is looking to stand back up but Fontolan counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Maskadov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davide Fontolan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Maskadov tries to clinch but Fontolan moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Maskadov. No joy for Fontolan on that attempt.
Maskadov wants to clinch but Fontolan slips to the side
and Fontolan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maskadov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fontolan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sloppy strikes from Fontolan. Those never looked like landing.
Maskadov tries to clinch but Fontolan moves out of range.
Maskadov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fontolan keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fontolan scores with a hook to the body. Maskadov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fontolan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontolan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Davide Fontolan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maskadov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fontolan connects with a nice looking jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A left and a right from Fontolan both land. Nice combination.
Maskadov tries to clinch up but Fontolan circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Fontolan throws a head kick but Maskadov moves out of range.
Maskadov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fontolan manages to circle out of the way.
Maskadov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maskadov doesn't manage to clinch there - Fontolan circles away.
Fontolan is looking for the big counter here.
Fontolan scores with a one two! Maskadov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fontolan misses with the combination. #TD2#
Fontolan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fontolan cracks Maskadov with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fontolan lands a couple of elbows.
Fontolan is stalling in the full guard.
Fontolan landing some decent shots from guard.
Fontolan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Fontolan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fontolan distracts Maskadov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fontolan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fontolan stands up over Maskadov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fontolan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fontolan with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Maskadov being controlled here, momentarily.
Fontolan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fontolan landing with the ground and pound.
Fontolan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maskadov's head.
Fontolan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fontolan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fontolan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maskadov's head.
Maskadov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fontolan controls the pace.
Fontolan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Fontolan controlling from the top position.
Fontolan working some strikes from top position.
Maskadov wants to get back to his feet but Fontolan passes into half guard.
Fontolan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davide Fontolan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Fontolan looking to score a takedown here. Maskadov is defending well but Fontolan drives through and ends up in Maskadov's guard.
Maskadov wants to get back to his feet but Fontolan passes into half guard. #REVR#
Fontolan stalling.
Fontolan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontolan stalling.
Fontolan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Maskadov has hold of Fontolan's hands but Fontolan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fontolan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fontolan is nestled in close to Maskadov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fontolan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maskadov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fontolan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fontolan winds up and cracks Maskadov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fontolan controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Fontolan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maskadov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fontolan sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Fontolan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fontolan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fontolan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fontolan controlling the action here. #T3#
Fontolan working Maskadov over with strikes.
Fontolan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fontolan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fontolan working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fontolan connects with a nice short shot to Maskadov's temple.
Fontolan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maskadov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Fontolan passes to full mount!
Fontolan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
You get the feeling that Maskadov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Fontolan controlling from mount.
Maskadov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fontolan on the ground.
Fontolan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fontolan cracks Maskadov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maskadov is in a horrible position here. Fontolan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fontolan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Davide Fontolan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fontolan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davide Fontolan!
In defeat, Lom Ali Maskadov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Kurva anyádat'.

Event: RSE 23: Until The End
Date: Nov 15, 2023

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Van De Leide. Those never looked like landing.
Van De Leide stuffs the takedown attempt from Danaher. Danaher gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Van De Leide does it's job there.
Van De Leide cracks Danaher with an open hand slap.
Danaher misses with a double jab.
Van De Leide changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Van De Leide looks to land a right hand but Danaher moved out of range.
Van De Leide misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van De Leide throws a push kick but Danaher slaps the foot to one side.
Danaher appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van De Leide misses the body punch
and Danaher counters with a big head kick but Van De Leide shrugs it off.
Van De Leide misses with an uppercut
and Danaher counters with a thumping low kick.
Van De Leide throws a combination that misses
and Danaher counters with a leg kick.
Van De Leide throws a hook but Danaher blocks it.
Danaher lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Van De Leide gets tackled into the cage by Danaher. Danaher maintains the clinch. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van De Leide.
Van De Leide lands a right hand.
Van De Leide tries to land knees in the clinch but Danaher avoids the damage to the body.
Van De Leide lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Van De Leide lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Danaher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Van De Leide works his foot free and advances to mount.
Van De Leide with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC2#Danaher is rocked!
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!
Van De Leide lands a big shot to the head and Danaher winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Silvio Van De Leide!
A relieved looking Silvio Van De Leide 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: MMAH 87
Date: Nov 03, 2023

#R1#
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fontolan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fontolan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fontolan looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fontolan takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontolan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Fontolan is rocked!#T1#
Fontolan tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Luke Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Fontolan counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fontolan avoids the body shot from Smith. #CL2#
Fontolan pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fontolan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Smith scores with a jab.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Fontolan.
Fontolan ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Fontolan is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith punishes Fontolan's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fontolan.
Fontolan seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Fontolan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith knocks out Fontolan with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Smith before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Smith picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luke Smith!
Luke Smith retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Luke Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: HFC Fight Night 13
Date: Oct 10, 2023

#R1#
Danaher tries to clinch but Stankovic is having none of it.
Danaher looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Danaher staying out of range there.
Stankovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Danaher goes for a double leg but Stankovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stankovic continues to drive forward.
Danaher shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stankovic sprawls well. Stankovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Danaher gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danaher is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1##KD#
Stankovic cracks Danaher with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Stankovic has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Danaher to stand back up!#ROC#Danaher is rocked!#CUT#It looks like John Danaher has been cut.
We've been told by Stankovic's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stankovic throws a series of punches but Danaher moves out of range.
Stankovic misses with a low kick.
Danaher tries for a takedown but Stankovic circles away easily
and Stankovic counters with a straight right hand.
Danaher is still on wobbly legs! Can Stankovic finish him?
Djordje Stankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Danaher.
Stankovic throws a low kick but Danaher avoids it.
Danaher seems to have recovered his senses.
Stankovic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Danaher is able to avoid easily.
Danaher moves out of range as Stankovic strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stankovic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stankovic swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2##KD#
Stankovic drops Danaher with a beautiful combination! Danaher stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stankovic is looking for the KO!
Stankovic throws a big shot that misses.
Danaher throws a big counter head kick but Stankovic avoids it with no problem.
Stankovic throws a monster overhand right that drops Danaher! Stankovic follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Djordje Stankovic!
In his post fight interview, Djordje Stankovic started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: MMAH 80
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Cellini lands with a nice combination. Fontolan backs away looking to recover.
Cellini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fontolan on the side of the head.
Cellini looks to land a left hand but Fontolan moved out of range nicely.
Cellini misses with an uppercut.
Cellini misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Fontolan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fontolan.
Fontolan pushes Cellini back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cellini throws an elbow that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Fontolan. #TD2#
Fontolan is trying to trip Cellini. He has hold of a leg but Cellini is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fontolan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cellini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fontolan throws a strike but Cellini rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cellini won't allow Fontolan to get back to his feet.
Fontolan is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T1#
Fontolan wants to get back to his feet but Cellini passes into half guard.
Fontolan tries to kick Cellini off but Cellini keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cellini thows a huge punch but Fontolan dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cellini connects with a nice short shot to Fontolan's temple.
Fontolan wants to get back to his feet.
Cellini is nestled in close to Fontolan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cellini trying to control from Fontolan's half guard. Fontolan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cellini throws a big elbow that misses.
Cellini stops Fontolan from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cellini throwing strikes but missing.
Fontolan keeping full guard, as Cellini tries to pass. #T2#
Cellini stops Fontolan from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fontolan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cellini throwing strikes from guard but Fontolan blocks nicely.
Cellini has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fontolan wants to stand but Cellini is controlling the position.
Cellini throwing strikes but missing.
Fontolan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Fontolan pushes Cellini up against the cage in a clinch.
Cellini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fontolan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Abbondanza Cellini has been cut.#BC2#
Fontolan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Fontolan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cellini throws the left hand but Fontolan avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Cellini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cellini wants to sweep but no luck.
Fontolan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cellini wants to get back to his feet but Fontolan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cellini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cellini throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T4#
Fontolan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cellini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cellini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fontolan. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Cellini moves into range and clinches up with Fontolan.
Fontolan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fontolan works on Cellini's body with a couple of short punches.
Cellini wants to get back to striking at distance but Fontolan won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fontolan is trying to drag Cellini to the mat but Cellini just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cellini is trying to stall.
A right hand to the body from Fontolan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cellini. #TD2#
Fontolan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Abbondanza Cellini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abbondanza Cellini's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fontolan moves out of range of the strikes.
Fontolan dodges the punch combination from Cellini.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fontolan! But no joy.
Fontolan walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cellini. Fontolan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cellini looks to land a right hand but Fontolan moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontolan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fontolan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cellini misses the shot to the body.
Cellini misses with a hook. Fontolan ducked under it nicely.
Fontolan wants to counter with a clinch but Cellini pushes him away.#T1##CL2#
Fontolan clinches up with Cellini and pushes him back against the cage.
Cellini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fontolan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cellini's efforts to push away.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
Fontolan is trying to trip Cellini. He has hold of a leg but Cellini is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fontolan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Davide Fontolan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fontolan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fontolan is continuing to stall.#T2#
Cellini trying to keep a closed guard but Fontolan is proving a slippery customer.
Fontolan lands a couple of elbows.
Fontolan throwing strikes but missing.
Fontolan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fontolan content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Cellini has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3#
Cellini taking a breather.
Fontolan lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Fontolan as the two fighters clinch.
Fontolan is working Cellini over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fontolan scores with a shot to the side of Cellini's head.
Cellini has a couple of punches blocked by Fontolan.
Fontolan lands an uppercut.
Fontolan lands a shoulder strike.
Fontolan blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Cellini fails to land.
Cellini is looking to break free of the clinch but Fontolan has double underhooks.
Cellini tries to break the clinch but Fontolan is controlling the position. #TD2#
Fontolan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cellini regains guard.
Fontolan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Fontolan trying to control the position from guard on top but Cellini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fontolan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fontolan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davide Fontolan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abbondanza Cellini's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Cellini looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cellini looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Fontolan closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Fontolan has clasped his hands together around Cellini's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fontolan is chipping away with strikes.
Fontolan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fontolan wants to control but Cellini is keeping him busy.
Fontolan working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cellini is being controlled here.
Fontolan working away.
Fontolan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Cellini dodges the ground and pound from Fontolan.
Cellini seems a little lost for a moment, as Fontolan dominates the positioning.
Fontolan throws a strike aimed at the side of Cellini's head but Cellini avoids it well.
Fontolan misses with the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fontolan taking a breather here.
Cellini taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cellini on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fontolan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cellini keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fontolan grinds an elbow into Cellini's temple. #T2#
Fontolan lands a few punches from side control.
Cellini taking punishment in the form of punches.
A lull in the action here.
Cellini is trying to control Fontolan's posture but Fontolan avoids it.
Fontolan is looking to take a break and control but Cellini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Cellini takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fontolan wants to stand but Cellini is controlling his arm.
Fontolan throws an elbow but Cellini slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fontolan trying to control the action but Cellini is working from the bottom.
Fontolan cracks Cellini with a big elbow.
Fontolan scores with punches from side control.
We've been informed that Fontolan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
The strikes coming from Fontolan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fontolan wants to control but Cellini is keeping him busy.
Fontolan working the head and body with strikes.
Fontolan controlling the position from side mount.
Fontolan tries to stand but Cellini is controlling his head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cellini looks to move to half guard but instead Fontolan has passed into mount! Damn!

And that's the end of the fight!
Davide Fontolan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fontolan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davide Fontolan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2023

#R1#
Fontolan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diamond.#KD2#
Diamond drops Fontolan with a left right combo! Diamond follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC2#Fontolan is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Davide Fontolan has been cut.
Diamond wants to stand but Fontolan is controlling his arm.
Fontolan tries to escape but Diamond is in control.
Diamond wants to stand but Fontolan has his arm trapped.
Fontolan tries to escape but Diamond is in control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Diamond decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T1##TD#
Fontolan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Diamond wants to get back to his feet but Fontolan drags him back down.
Diamond wants to get back to his feet but Fontolan is dominant here and he's now got Diamond's back!
Fontolan lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Fontolan.
Diamond is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fontolan.
Diamond really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fontolan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fontolan lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Diamond.
Diamond grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #T2#
Fontolan controls the action.
Fontolan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diamond for as long as he can get away with.
The referee is taking a good look at Diamond as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Fontolan!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fontolan scores with punches to the body.
Diamond wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Diamond is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Fontolan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fontolan lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Diamond is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fontolan.
Diamond is trying to get back to his feet but Fontolan has full control of the position and if anything, Diamond has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Fontolan lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Fontolan controlling the position well here. Diamond rolled but Fontolan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Fontolan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fontolan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Diamond trying to get back to his feet but Fontolan is in full control for now.
Fontolan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Diamond's body.
Fontolan scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Fontolan controlling from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davide Fontolan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Davide Fontolan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Fontolan closes the distance and clinches.
Fontolan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fontolan keeps control of Diamond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diamond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diamond working hard to break the clinch.
Fontolan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fontolan tries for a takedown but Diamond manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davide Fontolan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diamond is pressed up against the cage. Fontolan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diamond down to the mat. Diamond avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Diamond throws a jab but it's blocked by Fontolan.
Fontolan missing with a left hand there. Diamond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diamond! But no joy.
Diamond's coach down at Rollins Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Diamond's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1##CL#
Fontolan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diamond, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Fontolan.
Diamond being controlled against the cage.
Fontolan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diamond after a bit of a struggle.
Fontolan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diamond after a bit of a struggle.
Fontolan is trying to drag Diamond to the mat but Diamond just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fontolan lands a hook that snaps the head of Diamond backwards.
Fontolan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diamond can do to turn this around?
Diamond is trying to push Fontolan away but Fontolan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
A frustrated look appears on Diamond's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fontolan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diamond gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Fontolan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diamond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Fontolan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Fontolan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fontolan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fontolan slips a nice elbow through Diamond's hands, connecting with Diamond's forehead.
Diamond on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Diamond wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Fontolan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fontolan lands strikes from half guard.
Davide Fontolan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diamond wants to get back to his feet.
Fontolan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diamond looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fontolan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fontolan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Fontolan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fontolan connects with a nice short shot to Diamond's temple.
Fontolan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fontolan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diamond with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fontolan controlling the pace.
Fontolan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fontolan controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davide Fontolan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Davide Fontolan's cut.
That's time! Fontolan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Fontolan forces Diamond back against the cage and clinches.
Fontolan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diamond is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fontolan lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD#
Fontolan lands a takedown into guard.
Fontolan prevents Diamond from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diamond can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fontolan scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontolan lands a couple of elbows.
Fontolan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fontolan is in close to Diamond's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Fontolan scoring with some ground and pound.
Diamond is looking to stand up but Fontolan isn't so interested in that idea.
Fontolan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Diamond trying to remain calm as Fontolan controls from the top position.
Diamond takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fontolan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Diamond to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fontolan prevents Diamond from escaping the position.#T2#
Fontolan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Diamond will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Diamond wants to get back to his feet but Fontolan drags him back down.
Fontolan scoring with punches from side control.
Diamond takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Fontolan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fontolan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Diamond takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tyler Diamond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Diamond pushes Fontolan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fontolan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Fontolan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Diamond tries to escape but Fontolan is in control.
Fontolan grinds an elbow into Diamond's temple.
Diamond being controlled for a moment.
Diamond is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fontolan is putting a hurting on Diamond here, landing some big shots from side control.
Diamond is letting Fontolan control him for a moment.
Diamond is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fontolan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Diamond throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Diamond is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fontolan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fontolan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Diamond some visible discomfort.

And that's the end of the fight!
Davide Fontolan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fontolan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davide Fontolan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1##TD#
Fontolan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pending on his heels. He'll look to pass Pending's guard now, I'm sure.
Fontolan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pending looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fontolan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Pending looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fontolan passes into side control.
Fontolan working the head with strikes.
Fontolan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pending some visible discomfort. #SU#
Fontolan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pending to his feet. #CL#
Fontolan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pending, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Fontolan breaks the clinch. #KD#
Fontolan drops Pending with a left and a right! Oh, Pending is hurt - Fontolan dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC#Pending is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Fyodor Pending has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fontolan takes a little break here. Pending wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pending is still in real trouble! Can Fontolan finish him?#SU#
Fontolan stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T1#
Fontolan cracks Pending on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Pending falls backwards against the cage. Fontolan follows up with more strikes that drop Pending to his knees. Fontolan keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Pending! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davide Fontolan!

Event: HFC Fight Night 11
Date: Aug 09, 2023

#R1#
Danaher ducks under a wild hook from ViPDumpOne.
Danaher is looking for a counter combo.
ViPDumpOne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A shot to the liver by ViPDumpOne. Beautiful body shot.
Danaher staying out of range there.
ViPDumpOne lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by ViPDumpOne.#CUT2#It looks like John Danaher has been cut.
Danaher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
ViPDumpOne looks to land a left hand but Danaher moved out of range nicely.
Danaher seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
ViPDumpOne takes a swing at Danaher's ribcage but misses.
Danaher seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
ViPDumpOne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Danaher takes a shot right to the bread basket.
ViPDumpOne closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danaher moves away from the strike by ViPDumpOne.
ViPDumpOne throws a leg kick but Danaher moved away.#T1#
ViPDumpOne looks to land a right hand but Danaher moved out of range.#CL#
Danaher pushes ViPDumpOne up against the cage in a clinch.
ViPDumpOne has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
ViPDumpOne tries to break free but Danaher pushes him back against the cage.
ViPDumpOne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Danaher backwards.
Danaher is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
ViPDumpOne is trying to force a seperation but Danaher has the dominant position.
Danaher keeps control of ViPDumpOne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Danaher tries to land knees in the clinch but ViPDumpOne avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on ViPDumpOne's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Danaher has ViPDumpOne pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Danaher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
ViPDumpOne wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
ViPDumpOne wants to get back to striking at distance but Danaher won't allow it.
Danaher tries to throw a body punch but ViPDumpOne avoids it by throwing Danaher back against the cage.
Danaher using the Thai plumb to throw knees but ViPDumpOne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Danaher struggles to land a body shot inside as ViPDumpOne controls his hands.
ViPDumpOne is trying to force a seperation but Danaher has the dominant position.
ViPDumpOne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
ViPDumpOne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on ViPDumpOne's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Danaher tries to land knees in the clinch but ViPDumpOne avoids the damage to the body.
Danaher trying to land knees to the body.
Danaher missing with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on ViPDumpOne's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Danaher tries to throw a body punch but ViPDumpOne avoids it by throwing Danaher back against the cage.
ViPDumpOne has had enough of the clinch but Danaher keeps him there for the moment.
Danaher misses with a hook to the ribs.
ViPDumpOne blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Danaher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
ViPDumpOne's corner calls for a 1-2. ViPDumpOne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
ViPDumpOne looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
ViPDumpOne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danaher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from ViPDumpOne.
Danaher appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
ViPDumpOne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Danaher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
ViPDumpOne looks to land a right hand but Danaher moved out of range.
ViPDumpOne misses with a straight left.
Danaher appears to be looking for a big counter.
ViPDumpOne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Danaher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from ViPDumpOne.
Danaher throws a quick counter head kick but ViPDumpOne was just out of range.
ViPDumpOne avoids the head kick by Danaher.
ViPDumpOne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Danaher moves away.
ViPDumpOne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
ViPDumpOne throws a left and a right that both miss
and Danaher counters with a head kick. #T4#
ViPDumpOne throws a shot from downtown. Danaher moves away and avoids it.
Teenage ViPDumpOne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danaher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Danaher gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
ViPDumpOne is trying to break the clinch but Danaher has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Danaher.
ViPDumpOne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
ViPDumpOne wants to break the clinch but can't.
ViPDumpOne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Danaher blocks an elbow strike from ViPDumpOne.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Danaher as ViPDumpOne tries to tie him up. #BC#
Danaher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Danaher has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Teenage ViPDumpOne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Danaher's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
ViPDumpOne misses with a wild body shot.
ViPDumpOne misses with a straight left.
Teenage ViPDumpOne seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Danaher darts in and clinches ViPDumpOne up against the cage.
ViPDumpOne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
ViPDumpOne is trying to break free.
Danaher tries to work over ViPDumpOne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
ViPDumpOne looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on ViPDumpOne's face as he tries to break the clinch.
ViPDumpOne is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
ViPDumpOne blocks an elbow strike from Danaher.
ViPDumpOne prevents a body shot from Danaher.
ViPDumpOne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
ViPDumpOne has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Danaher.
Danaher misses with a punch to the body.
ViPDumpOne wants to break the clinch but can't.
ViPDumpOne struggles to land a body shot inside as Danaher controls his hands.
Danaher misses with a punch to the body.
Danaher blocks a body shot from ViPDumpOne. #T1#
Danaher misses with a body punch.
ViPDumpOne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
ViPDumpOne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
ViPDumpOne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Danaher misses with a body punch.
ViPDumpOne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
ViPDumpOne is looking to break free of the clinch but Danaher has double underhooks.
ViPDumpOne tries to work over Danaher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
ViPDumpOne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Danaher throws an elbow but it misses.
ViPDumpOne tries to break the clinch but Danaher is controlling the position.
Danaher taking a breather.
Danaher pushes off an throws an elbow but ViPDumpOne leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
ViPDumpOne tries to break the clinch but Danaher is controlling the position.
ViPDumpOne looking to slow down the pace here.
Danaher stalling against the cage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
ViPDumpOne is trying to break free.
Danaher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite ViPDumpOne's efforts to push away.
ViPDumpOne working aggressively here.
Danaher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with ViPDumpOne's elbow.
ViPDumpOne working hard to break the clinch.
Danaher struggles to land a body shot inside as ViPDumpOne controls his hands.
ViPDumpOne misses with some punches.
ViPDumpOne avoiding damage as Danaher throws knees to the body.
Danaher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and ViPDumpOne avoids it.
ViPDumpOne working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Danaher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Danaher shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. ViPDumpOne defends it nicely.#T3#
Danaher shoots in looking for a takedown. ViPDumpOne tries to sprawl out of it but Danaher keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. ViPDumpOne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Danaher throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
ViPDumpOne lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Danaher clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Danaher takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Danaher has ViPDumpOne pressed against the cage, preventing ViPDumpOne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Danaher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
ViPDumpOne misses with a body kick.
ViPDumpOne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danaher. #T4#
ViPDumpOne moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
ViPDumpOne cracks Danaher with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
ViPDumpOne dips to his left and cracks Danaher with an uppercut!
John Danaher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ViPDumpOne digs a good body shot into Danaher's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ViPDumpOne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
ViPDumpOne scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ViPDumpOne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Danaher at a distance.
ViPDumpOne swinging wildly here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice shot lands for ViPDumpOne.
Danaher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Teenage ViPDumpOne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Danaher's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##KD2#
ViPDumpOne lands a left and a right that send Danaher crashing to the mat, dazed. ViPDumpOne thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Danaher is rocked!
ViPDumpOne scores with a body shot.
Oh Danaher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Danaher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from ViPDumpOne.
ViPDumpOne thuds a left hand into Danaher's body.
ViPDumpOne scores with a hook to the body. Danaher takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Danaher on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
ViPDumpOne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
ViPDumpOne cracks Danaher with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. ViPDumpOne has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Danaher to stand back up!
ViPDumpOne throws a shot to the body.
ViPDumpOne throws a head kick that misses.
ViPDumpOne sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Danaher's defenses. It connects perfectly with Danaher's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teenage ViPDumpOne!
During a confident post fight interview, Teenage ViPDumpOne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 54:Kangee vs Apolo
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Danaher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Termassus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Danaher tries for a takedown but Termassus circles away easily#TD#
and Termassus counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Termassus seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Danaher is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Max Termassus!
Max Termassus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Cobra Kai: No Mercy 12
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Festa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Michael Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson cracks Festa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dawson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#It looks like Gianluca Festa has been cut.
That kick from Dawson tenderised Festa's leg. Festa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dawson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Festa will feel that in the morning.
Festa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dawson swivels and escapes.
Decent striking displayed by Dawson there.
Dawson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab lands there for Dawson.#ROC2#Festa is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Festa leaves his chin hanging out and Dawson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Festa crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Dawson!

Event: HFC 48: Chenevert vs Kangee
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Jab from Stankovic.
Danaher tries to clinch but Stankovic moves away
and Stankovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick lands for Danaher.
Danaher moves to clinch but Stankovic breaks away
and Stankovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stankovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stankovic misses with a low kick.
A jab from Stankovic misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stankovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stankovic connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#It looks like John Danaher has been cut.#CL#
Stankovic clinches up against the cage.#T1##BC#
Stankovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stankovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Danaher fails with the takedown.
Danaher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stankovic throws a shot from downtown. Danaher moves away and avoids it.
A head kick by Danaher misses
and Stankovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stankovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Danaher takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Danaher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Stankovic counter with a right hand.
A leg kick checked by Danaher.#KD#
Stankovic lands a big uppercut and Danaher crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Danaher looks OK. Stankovic waves Danaher back to his feet!#ROC#Danaher is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danaher shoots and misses
and Stankovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Danaher is still on wobbly legs! Can Stankovic finish him?
Stankovic seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Djordje Stankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Danaher.
Danaher throws a body kick that misses
and Stankovic scores with a counter punch that sends Danaher to the canvas! Stankovic smells blood - he's punishing Danaher with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Danaher has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Djordje Stankovic!
Djordje Stankovic 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: AVKT 20: Brutal Explosion
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Festa shoots in for a takedown but Hideyoshi shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hideyoshi.
Hideyoshi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hideyoshi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Festa tries to bench press Hideyoshi off him but Hideyoshi keeps the position. #T1#
Festa is still trying to improve position.
Festa trying his best to control but Hideyoshi has mounted him.
Festa working to try and regain half guard.
Hideyoshi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hideyoshi prevents Festa from getting the reversal.
Hideyoshi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hideyoshi controlling from mount.
Festa regains half guard.
Ground and pound from Hideyoshi.
Hideyoshi trying to control the pace.
Festa wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Hideyoshi tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Festa.
Festa trying to control but Hideyoshi postures up.
Hideyoshi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Festa pushes Hideyoshi off looking to stand but Hideyoshi dives back in and keeps control.
Festa trying to get back to full guard but Hideyoshi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Festa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Festa can't escape the position.
Hideyoshi looking to finish Festa with some ground and pound. This is bad for Festa!
Festa tries to reverse the position but Hideyoshi maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hideyoshi controlling from mount.
Hideyoshi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Festa for as long as he can get away with.
We've been informed that Festa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Festa is desperately trying to improve his position but Hideyoshi has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toyotomi Hideyoshi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Festa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Hideyoshi feints and as Festa raises his hands in defense, Hideyoshi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Festa is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hideyoshi dives into side control. #REVB#
Hideyoshi tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Festa is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hideyoshi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Festa is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Festa wants to get back to his feet but Hideyoshi drags him back down.
Hideyoshi taking a breather here.
Hideyoshi'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.
Festa tries to bench press Hideyoshi off him but Hideyoshi keeps the position.
Hideyoshi advances to mount.
Hideyoshi content just to control the position here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hideyoshi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Festa's face.
Festa regains half guard.
Festa trying to control here.
Hideyoshi works his way into full mount!
Hideyoshi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hideyoshi avoids the attempt from Festa to control.
Hideyoshi controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Hideyoshi avoids the attempt from Festa to control.
Hideyoshi controlling from the full mount.
Festa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hideyoshi controlling from the full mount.
Hideyoshi continues to stall.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Festa is trying desperately to improve position.
Hideyoshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Festa can do to turn this around?
Hideyoshi controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toyotomi Hideyoshi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Hideyoshi dives in and scores a takedown into Festa's guard.#SUB2#
Festa working for a triangle but Hideyoshi defends it easily.
Festa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hideyoshi controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hideyoshi cracks Festa with a solid left hand.
Festa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hideyoshi controls the pace.#T1#
Hideyoshi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hideyoshi wants to pass the guard but Festa is keeping the position.
Hideyoshi scoring with some ground and pound.
Hideyoshi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Hideyoshi shoots in and gets a takedown into Festa's guard.
Hideyoshi won't allow Festa to sweep him here.
Hideyoshi lands a couple of elbows.
Festa looking for a sweep. Not yet Festa, not yet. #SUB2#
Festa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hideyoshi 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. #SUB2#
Festa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hideyoshi escapes and throws Festa's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T3#
Hideyoshi tries to stand but Festa is controlling his head.
Hideyoshi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Festa tries to bench press Hideyoshi off him but Hideyoshi keeps the position.
Hideyoshi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Festa is trying to control Hideyoshi's posture but Hideyoshi avoids it.
Hideyoshi scoring with punches and elbows.
A lull in the action here.
Festa wants to control but Hideyoshi postures up.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Festa is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toyotomi Hideyoshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hideyoshi 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toyotomi Hideyoshi!

Event: Cobra Kai: No Mercy 6
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Festa throws a looping overhand right but Little One ducks down to avoid it.
Little One fails to land with a series of punches.
Festa throws a series of punches but Little One avoids them all with ease.
Festa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Little One. That one must have hurt.
Little One with the inside leg kick.
Little One scoring well with a low kick there.
Little One plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Gianluca Festa has been cut.#TD#
Festa gets the takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Little One is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Festa is controlling him well.
Festa advances to full mount.
Little One is trying to stand up.#T1##SUB#
Festa is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Little One can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Festa controlling from mount.
Little One wants to try and get back to his feet.
Festa controlling from mount.
Little One wants to try and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Festa wants to take his opponent's back but Little One doesn't allow it. #T2#
Little One trying desperately to get to his feet.
Festa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB#
Festa with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Little One wants to try and get back to his feet.
Festa controlling the position easily from mount.
Little One is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Festa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T3#
Little One is trying to stand.
Festa landing strikes from the mount and Little One is in trouble!
Festa controlling his opponent.
Festa with the ground and pound from mount.
Little One has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.#SUB#
Festa has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Little One is in real trouble here. Festa gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Little One is tapping out! Festa wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gianluca Festa!

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