Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2024

#R1##CL#
Peters closes the distance and pushes Kinnaman back into the cage.
Peters gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kinnaman. #BC#
Peters manages to break the clinch.
Peters throws a one two combo. #CUT#It looks like Max Kinnaman has been cut.
Peters fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Peters gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kinnaman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kinnaman trying to control but Peters is working from the bottom.
Kinnaman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Peters. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kinnaman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kinnaman stays in close to Peters's body and controls the position. #T1##SUB#
Peters looking for a guillotine here but Kinnaman defends easily. #SUB#
Peters looking for subs off his back but Kinnaman has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Peters actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Peters is trying to stand back up but Kinnaman is controlling him
Peters manages to get to full guard.
Peters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kinnaman is one step ahead there.
Kinnaman tries to free his leg and advance position but Peters is retaining full guard.
Kinnaman throws a big elbow that misses.
Peters throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kinnaman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3##SUB#
Peters looking for a guillotine here but Kinnaman defends easily. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kinnaman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Peters dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Kinnaman is looking to sweep but instead, Peters has passed into half guard.
Kinnaman wants to improve his position but Peters is controlling well. #T4#
Peters tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kinnaman controls his leg.
Kinnaman tries to get to full guard but Peters has control of the leg.
Peters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kinnaman keeps working.
Kinnaman wants to improve his position but Peters is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Peters is working for a kimura but Kinnaman is defending it quite comfortably.
Peters thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Peters dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Kinnaman's cut.
That's time! Peters's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Peters scores with a spinning back kick!#TD2#
Kinnaman shoots in and bounces Peters off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Peters kicks Kinnaman off and gets to his feet.
Peters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kinnaman can do to turn this around?
Peters doesn't manage to clinch there - Kinnaman circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Peters.
Manny Peters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peters tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kinnaman swivels and escapes.
Peters tries to bum rush Kinnaman with a series of wild strikes but Kinnaman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kinnaman with the counter takedown but Peters avoids it easily.
Peters tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Kinnaman counter with a right hand. #T1#
Peters pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kinnaman is out of range and Peters settles back down.
Kinnaman dodges the punch combination from Peters.
Despite the aggression on Kinnaman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Peters doesn't manage to clinch there - Kinnaman circles away.
Peters shoots in and drives through. Kinnaman sprawls well.
Peters fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Peters gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kinnaman throwing strikes from guard but Peters blocks nicely.
Kinnaman is working Peters over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kinnaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Peters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Kinnaman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Peters keeping moving, preventing Kinnaman from controlling successfully.
Kinnaman connects with a couple of short punches.
Peters is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kinnaman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kinnaman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kinnaman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Peters bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kinnaman's guard. #REVR#
Kinnaman is wriggling around but Peters manages to pass to half guard.
Peters prevents Kinnaman from improving his position.#T3#
Peters wants to stand up but Kinnaman is controlling the position.
Kinnaman tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Peters has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kinnaman tries to reverse the position but Peters maintains control.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Peters tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Peters prevents Kinnaman from getting the reversal.
Peters tries to control but Kinnaman wriggling away.
Manny Peters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peters looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peters trying to control but Kinnaman is having none of it.
Peters lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Peters dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Kinnaman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Peters has closed the distance and engaged Kinnaman in a clinch.
Peters tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Peters tries to break the clinch but Kinnaman is controlling the position.
Kinnaman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Peters gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Peters is trying to push Kinnaman away but Kinnaman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Peters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peters shoots in for a takedown but Kinnaman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Peters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kinnaman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kinnaman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Peters defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kinnaman feints and as Peters raises his hands in defense, Kinnaman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Peters has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kinnaman is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Peters pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Kinnaman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kinnaman lands in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Kinnaman won't allow Peters to get back to his feet.
Kinnaman is looking to pass into half guard but Peters pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Peters is in guard.#REVR##ES2#
Kinnaman has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Peters is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Peters throws an elbow that misses.
Kinnaman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Peters.
Kinnaman is trying to break the clinch but Peters has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Peters's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kinnaman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kinnaman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Peters or perhaps it was just good defense by Kinnaman, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Peters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Peters throws a nice looking combination but Kinnaman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A shot to the liver by Kinnaman. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Kinnaman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Peters manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peters manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kinnaman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Peters is looking to work some ground and pound but Kinnaman has wrist control.#ES2#
Kinnaman manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Manny Peters is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Kinnaman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Kinnaman wants to take a breather but Peters is having none of it.
Max Kinnaman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peters is looking for a sweep. Kinnaman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peters has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kinnaman is working away from the top position though.
Peters is refusing to be controlled, as Kinnaman sits in half guard.
Kinnaman is thwarting Peters's attempts to control the position.
Kinnaman not doing much here.
Peters is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kinnaman scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kinnaman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kinnaman slips a nice elbow through Peters's hands, connecting with Peters's forehead.
Peters is trying to stand.
Peters trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Peters shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kinnaman as he avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Kinnaman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Peters doesn't seem phased though.
Manny Peters is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD2#
Kinnaman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Kinnaman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Peters 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Peters!

Event: ENIGMA 217
Date: Sep 15, 2024

#R1##CL#
Vakana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vakana lands a shot to the body.
Vakana lands a shoulder strike.
Vakana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vakana scores with a shot to the side of Mathis's head.
Nice body punch from Vakana - that landed with a thud.
Vakana lands an elbow inside.
Vakana lands a nice uppercut.
Mathis can't get the takedown.
Mathis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mathis can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Vakana.
Vakana lands a good knee to the midsection. Mathis won't want to take too many of those.
Mathis looks winded!
Vakana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vakana lands a shoulder strike.
Vakana stops a takedown attempt from Mathis.
Motum Vakana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walker Mathis.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vakana. #T1#
Mathis wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice left hand lands by Vakana.
A short left from Vakana.
Vakana lands a damaging elbow.
Mathis is trying to pull guard but Vakana turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vakana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vakana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mathis is trying to drag Vakana to the mat but Vakana just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mathis tries to score a body lock takedown but Vakana shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vakana lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vakana scores with a hook to the body.
Vakana lands a body punch.
A short right from Vakana.
Vakana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Vakana pushes Mathis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vakana is working Mathis over against the cage.
Vakana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mathis takes a shot to the head.
Vakana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mathiss head.
Nice body punch from Vakana - that landed with a thud.
Vakana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vakana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mathiss head.
Vakana lands a damaging elbow.
Nice body punch from Vakana.
A hook to the body from Vakana.
Vakana lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vakana controlling the action here for a moment.
Vakana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
A short right from Vakana.
Vakana lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vakana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vakana lands a left hand.
Vakana prevents the takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Mathis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vakana stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vakana stalls.
Vakana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vakana will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mathis up against the cage.
Vakana is working Mathis over against the cage.
Vakana lands an elbow inside that Mathis shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Walker Mathis has been cut.#T4#
Vakana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vakana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vakana lands a left hand. #ROC#Mathis is rocked!
Vakana lands a body punch.
Mathis is still on wobbly legs! Can Vakana finish him?#KD#
Vakana drops Mathis onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Mathis is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Vakana scores with a shot to the side of Mathis's head.
Vakana drops Mathis with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Mathis is out cold! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Motum Vakana!
Motum Vakana 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: NextGen 5
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Barrera throws a poor cross that misses
and Amedi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Amedi scores with a body shot.
Amedi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab from Amedi.#CUT#It looks like Aaden Barrera has been cut.
Amedi scores with a jab.
Amedi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barrera has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Amedi dips to his left and cracks Barrera with an uppercut!
A jab from Amedi does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Amedi to counter with a crisp jab.
Barrera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Amedi scores with a shot to the body.
Amedi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Amedi misses with a looping right.
Barrera tries to counter with a clinch but Amedi shakes him off and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Amedi. #T1#
Amedi connects with a right hand. Barrera shakes it off.
Barrera slips under a jab from Amedi.
A telegraphed right hand from Amedi misses the target.
Barrera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amedi.
Amedi just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Amedi's head coaches at The 3rd Precinct that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barrera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Amedi feints and then cracks Barrera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barrera down.
Amedi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Amedi scores with a kick to the body.
Barrera looks to land a combination but Amedi avoids it well.
Barrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amedi.
As Amedi backs off Barrera throws a huge counter combo but Amedi manages to avoid it all.
Amedi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Amedi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Amedi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab by Amedi.
Doron Amedi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Amedi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amedi throws out a loose jab but Barrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Barrera's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A good leg kick by Amedi.
Barrera throws an overhand right that lands on Amedi's shoulder, as Amedi tries to avoid the shot.
Barrera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barrera fails with the takedown
and Amedi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Amedi instigates a clinch.
Amedi lands with a short shot to the head.
Amedi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The referee is keeping an eye on Amedi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Amedi gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T3#
Barrera being controlled against the cage.
Barrera is trying to pull guard but Amedi has him pressed against the cage.
Amedi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amedi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
Barrera wants the takedown. Amedi is fighting it off but Barrera persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Amedi's guard against the cage.
Amedi is adopting a defensive guard.
Barrera throws an elbow that misses. Amedi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barrera's guard. Nice move by Amedi!#REVR##T4#
Amedi controlling from the top position. #SU#
Amedi stands up from Barrera's guard - Amedi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Amedi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Doron Amedi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaden Barrera's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Barrera misses with a looping right.
Amedi is looking to slow Barrera down with leg kicks.
Amedi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barrera.
Barrera was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Aaden Barrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Amedi looks to score with a jab to the body but Barrera is just out of range.
Barrera checks a low kick from Amedi.
Amedi lands a nice shot that snaps Barrera's head back.
Nice straight punches there by Amedi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Amedi.#CUT#That has opened up Aaden Barrera's cut even more.
Barrera blocks a jab.
Barrera doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barrera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrera ducks right into an uppercut from Amedi.
A decent looking cross lands there for Amedi.
Amedi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Amedi looks to land a right hand but Barrera moved out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Amedi as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Amedi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Amedi.#ROC#Barrera is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Aaden Barrera's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Amedi looks to land a left hand but Barrera moved out of range nicely.
Amedi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Amedi scores with a body shot.
Amedi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doron Amedi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amedi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barrera's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barrera duly obliges.
A nice leg kick from Amedi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Amedi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barrera can do to turn this around?
Amedi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barrera.
Amedi scores with a nice right hand.
Amedi dips to his left and cracks Barrera with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amedi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Amedi.#T2##KD#
Amedi lands a big head kick that sends Barrera tumbling to the mat! Amedi takes a step backwards and waves Barrera back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Barrera is still on wobbly legs! Can Amedi finish him?
Amedi ducks under a wild hook from Barrera.
Barrera seems to have recovered his senses.
Amedi misses the jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Amedi!
Amedi connects with the punch.#CUT#Aaden Barrera's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Barrera steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Amedi. That one must have hurt.
Nice shot by Amedi.
Barrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amedi.
Amedi throws a hook but Barrera avoids it easily.
Amedi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Amedi looks to score with a jab to the body but Barrera is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Barrera's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Amedi looks to land a right hand but Barrera moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Amedi. #T3#
Barrera misses with a takedown attempt
and Amedi counters with a stiff right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Doron Amedi!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 91
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Vellitis throws a body kick that misses
and Norton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Norton lands a nice shot to the body.
Norton cracks Vellitis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vellitis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vellitis seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Norton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vellitis's head.
Norton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vellitis shoots in for a takedown but Norton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Norton connects with a body shot.
Norton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vellitis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vellitis misses with a double jab
enabling Norton to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Vellitis is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norton fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Vellitis to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Vellitis looks to clinch but Norton throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Vellitis taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Leonard Norton!
Our winner, Leonard Norton, 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: BANZAI COMBAT 88
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
Laguera misses with a low kick.
Nova will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nova keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Nova gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Nova wants to work for an arm triangle but Laguera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laguera is looking to control Nova's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laguera avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Nova seems to be looking for submissions.
Nova stops Laguera from getting back to his feet.
Laguera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nova is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Nova is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laguera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nova. #T1#
Nova is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Laguera reverses the position - he's now on top in Nova's guard. #SUB#
Nova working for submissions but it's allowed Laguera to get to half guard.
Laguera wants to pass the guard but Nova is defending well. #SU2#
Laguera escapes and gets back to his feet.
Laguera closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Laguera moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jerimiah Nova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laguera throws a body punch but Nova moves out of range. #T2#
Laguera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laguera lands a body shot. #TD#
Nova manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Laguera on his heels. He'll look to pass Laguera's guard now, I'm sure.
Nova will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Nova is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Laguera is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Laguera has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Laguera avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Nova looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Nova looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Laguera passes into half guard. #SUB#
Nova looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Nova on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Nova looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Nova looking for subs from the bottom but Laguera mounts him!
Nova tries to hold on but Laguera postures up.
Laguera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nova is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Laguera content just to control the position here.
Nova slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Laguera uses his free foot to push down on Nova's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nova.
Nova is trying desperately to improve position.
Nova is working hard here to advance position.
Nova bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Laguera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alejandro Laguera dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Laguera leaves Nova with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Nova shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Laguera's guard.
Nova postures up.
Laguera looking for a sweep. Not yet Laguera, not yet. #SUB#
Nova drops back, looking for a kneebar! Laguera looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Laguera looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Laguera! #REVB##SU2#
Laguera stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Laguera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nova swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nova shoots in for a double leg but Laguera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Nova closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Laguera's guard.
Nova won't allow Laguera to get back to his feet.
Laguera is trying to control the position but Nova postures up.
Laguera has control of Nova's left arm, preventing Nova from doing any damage.
Alejandro Laguera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laguera swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Nova is looking to pass into half guard but Laguera pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Laguera is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Nova looking for subs off his back but Laguera has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Nova looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Nova looking for a kimura from the bottom but Laguera passes into side control!
Nova is looking to regain half guard here but Laguera keeps moving and retains side control.
Laguera wants to control but Nova is keeping him busy.
Nova really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Nova is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Laguera off and has taken his back!#ES2#
Laguera is trying to shake Nova off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Nova won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.#TD#
Nova shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Laguera manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nova looking to sit in guard and control but Laguera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Laguera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Laguera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nova has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laguera has managed to get both his arms back between Nova's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Nova is looking for a triangle but Laguera pushes his legs off easily.
Laguera wants to control from the top but Nova keeps moving. #T3#
Laguera advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nova is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Laguera off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Laguera defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Nova is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Laguera defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Nova definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Laguera is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Nova is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Laguera knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Laguera for a finish. #T4#
Laguera tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Nova swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Laguera is now in Nova's guard. A big mistake from Nova there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Nova has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Laguera is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nova.
Nova is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Laguera's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Nova looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laguera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nova's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alejandro Laguera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nova closes this distance looking for a takedown but Laguera circles away.
Alejandro Laguera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laguera swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Laguera.
Laguera misses with an uppercut. Nova saw that one coming.
Nova has a takedown stuffed.
Laguera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laguera displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Laguera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nova doesn't seem bothered though.
Laguera connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nova's hands.
Nova dives in for a single leg takedown but Laguera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Laguera! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerimiah Nova. 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.
Laguera is trying to break free.
Nova jumps guard but Laguera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Laguera is pressed up against the cage. Nova has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Laguera down to the mat. Laguera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nova fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Laguera avoids it really well and circles away.
Laguera throws a counter combo.#T1#
Nova shoots in looking for a takedown but Laguera manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nova's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nova shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Laguera but Laguera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nova gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Laguera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nova fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alejandro Laguera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laguera throws a body shot but no joy.
Nova staying out of range there.
Laguera throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Laguera looks to land a combination but Nova avoids it well.
Nova ducks right into an uppercut from Laguera.
Laguera misses with an uppercut.
Laguera wants to slow Nova down by chopping away at his legs.
Nova fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nova is trying hard to land a takedown here. Laguera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Laguera lands a head shot.#T2#
Nova on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laguera walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nova checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Laguera wants to clinch.
Alejandro Laguera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD#
Nova scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Laguera manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nova tries for a takedown but Laguera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Laguera drives through and clinches with Nova against the cage.
Nova tries to pull guard but Laguera won't allow it.
Laguera is trying to break free.
Nova is trying to pull guard but Laguera has him pressed against the cage.
Nova goes for a takedown attempt but Laguera pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T3#
A left and a right from Laguera both land. Nice combination.
Nova looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laguera is fending him off so far but Nova persists. Nope, Laguera circles away and we're back to standing.
Laguera throws out a counter right but Nova avoids it with no problem.
Laguera throws a low kick but Nova moves out of range easily.
Nova drops down looking for a counter takedown but Laguera sprawls and moves away.
Laguera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Laguera clinches up with Nova and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Nova jumps guard and drags Laguera to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nova keeping moving, preventing Laguera from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nova has an active guard here but Laguera has managed to pass into half guard.
Laguera is keen to just control but Nova is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Nova looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Nova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Nova looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laguera wants to stand up but Nova has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Nova looking for submissions off his back.
Nova trying to control but Laguera postures up.
Nova on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nova tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Nova looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alejandro Laguera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Laguera has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Laguera!

Event: SSDFN 13
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Saint John has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Parker Saint John has been cut.
Saint John moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saint John scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barrera walks into a straight right hand from Saint John.
Saint John throws a poor cross that misses
and Barrera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saint John thinking.
Barrera moves in looking to clinch but Saint John pushes him off.
Saint John displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barrera.
Saint John misses with a wild body shot.
Barrera feints a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Barrera.
Barrera looks to land a right hand but Saint John moved out of range.
Parker Saint John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saint John blocks a head kick by Barrera.
An attempted straight right counter from Saint John misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saint John moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Saint John looks to land a body kick but Barrera moved away.
Saint John pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Barrera.
Barrera appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barrera staying out of range there.#T1#
Barrera throws a nice looking combination but Saint John bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saint John misses with a straight right.
Barrera wants to counter the offense by Saint John and move into the clinch position.
Saint John lands with a shot to the body.
Saint John throws a sloppy head kick and Barrera moves out of range easily.
Barrera throws a right and a left that Saint John avoids nicely.
As Barrera looks to move away, Saint John throws a big counter combo but Barrera just gets out of the way.
Saint John misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saint John moves away.
Barrera misses with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Barrera.
Barrera is looking to clinch.
Barrera thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Saint John if he has to take too many more of those.
Barrera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saint John throws a shot from downtown. Barrera moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Donk. Saint John catches Barrera right on the button with a cross.
A combination from Barrera does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saint John pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barrera is out of range and Saint John settles back down.
Saint John thuds a left hand into Barrera's body.
Saint John looks to land a combination but Barrera avoids it well.
Barrera is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A shot to the body from Saint John misses #CL2#
and Barrera holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Barrera is pressed up against the ropes. Saint John has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barrera down to the mat. Barrera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Saint John tries to keep at a distance but Barrera has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saint John has had enough of the clinch but Barrera keeps him there for the moment.
Saint John tries to pull guard but Barrera holds him up against the ropes and eventually Saint John drops back down to his feet.
Saint John looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#BC2#
Barrera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Saint John pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barrera is out of range and Saint John settles back down.
As Saint John backs off Barrera throws a huge counter combo but Saint John manages to avoid it all.
Saint John stuffs the takedown.
Parker Saint John has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaden Barrera.
Saint John jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Barrera misses.
Barrera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saint John digs a good body shot into Barrera's ribs.
Barrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saint John.
Barrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saint John.
Barrera steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Saint John.#CL2#
Barrera moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Barrera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good shot there by Saint John.
Barrera avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've been informed that Barrera has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Barrera displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barrera is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saint John rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Saint John throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saint John throws a right and a left that Barrera avoids nicely.
Saint John scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saint John is breathing heavily.
Saint John tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Saint John.
Barrera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barrera avoids a kick to the body.
Barrera tries to counter with a clinch but Saint John shakes him off and moves away.
Barrera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barrera slips a jab and a cross from Saint John.
Barrera throws a nice looking combination but Saint John bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barrera lands a really nice looking cross but Saint John seems unphased.
Saint John bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barrera swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T5#
Saint John throws a jab when Barrera was well out of range.#CL2#
Barrera gets a clinch.
Saint John has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barrera taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barrera has Saint John pressed against the ropes, preventing Saint John from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barrera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barrera keeps control of Saint John as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Barrera breaks the clinch.
Saint John circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saint John misses with a hook. Barrera ducked under it nicely.
Barrera is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Saint John throws a body punch but Barrera moves out of range.
Saint John throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barrera.
Barrera misses with a lunging right hand
and Saint John counters with a nice body shot. #T6#
Saint John shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barrera swinging wildly here.
Barrera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barrera takes one to the side of the head.
Saint John throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saint John.
Barrera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saint John throws a wild body kick that Barrera sees coming a mile off.
Barrera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saint John doesn't seem bothered though.
Saint John misses with a leg kick
and Barrera counters with a one-two to the body.
Saint John throws a right hand that misses
and Barrera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saint John thinking. #T7#
Saint John stuffs the takedown.
Barrera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saint John with a jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saint John is trying to force a seperation but Barrera has the dominant position.#BC2#
Barrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barrera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saint John misses with a combination
and Barrera counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT2#Parker Saint John's cut is getting worse.
Saint John looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T8#
Barrera blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Saint John.
Saint John uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrera.
Saint John throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Saint John. Those never looked like landing.
Saint John is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Barrera stuns Saint John with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saint John falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Barrera counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Barrera breaks from the clinch.
Barrera swings for the body but Saint John moves out of range.
Barrera throws a series of punches but Saint John moves out of range.
Barrera lands with a shot to the body. #T9#
Barrera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saint John circles away quickly and effectively.
Saint John tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Saint John.
Barrera scores with a nice right hand.
Saint John swings for the body but Barrera moves out of range.
Saint John misses with a wild combination.
Saint John throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Barrera counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Barrera has Saint John up against the ropes in a clinch.
Barrera scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Barrera breaks from the clinch.
Parker Saint John is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saint John throws a lazy uppercut
and Barrera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barrera throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aaden Barrera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Parker Saint John's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R2#
Barrera lands with a shot to the body.
Barrera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saint John as he jumps to the side.
Saint John scores with a nice strike.
Barrera looks to land a combination but Saint John avoids it well.
Aaden Barrera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barrera is defended easily by Saint John.
Parker Saint John is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Saint John both land. Nice combination.
Saint John misses with a straight left.
Saint John looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Saint John connects with a crisp jab.
Saint John takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barrera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saint John looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saint John misses with a few strikes there.
A nice side step and Barrera releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Saint John throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barrera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saint John throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saint John throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saint John leaves Barrera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Parker Saint John has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaden Barrera.#CL2#
Barrera darts in and clinches Saint John up against the ropes.#BC2#
Barrera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Saint John misses with a series of wild punches.
Saint John stuffs the takedown attempt from Barrera. Barrera gets slowly back to his feet.
Saint John circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barrera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saint John sprawls well. Saint John wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barrera gets slowly back to his feet.
Barrera misses with a body shot.
Barrera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrera moves to clinch but Saint John breaks away
enabling Saint John to counter with a crisp jab.
Barrera works Saint John's body with a nice hook.#T3#
A leg kick checked by Barrera.
A nice side step and Barrera releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Saint John digs a good hook to Barrera's body.
Saint John feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barreras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barrera misses with a series of wild punches.
Saint John pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barrera! But no joy.
Saint John is looking to score with low kicks.
Saint John stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saint John wants it to stay on the feet.
Saint John rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barrera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saint John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barrera moves away.
Saint John misses with a lunging right hand
and Barrera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Barrera moves into the clinch.#T4#
Barrera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barrera is pressed up against the ropes. Saint John has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barrera down to the mat. Barrera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Barrera forces Saint John back against the ropes and clinches.
Saint John has had enough of the clinch but Barrera keeps him there for the moment.
Saint John looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barrera lands a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Saint John's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barrera stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aaden Barrera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD2#
Barrera jumps guard and drags Saint John to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Saint John has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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!
Barrera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saint John is controlling him. #T5#
Barrera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barrera is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Saint John trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barrera is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barrera can do anything to dispel that myth.
Saint John trying to control but Barrera is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Saint John throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barrera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saint John.
Saint John darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T7#
Saint John lunges at Barrera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barrera's hand.
Saint John misses with a series of wild punches.
Barrera avoids the head kick by Saint John.
Barrera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some wild striking there from Barrera.
Barrera misses with a low kick.
Saint John throws a jab when Barrera was well out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Saint John as Barrera shoots in.
Barrera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barrera digs a good body shot into Saint John's ribs.
Barrera throws a right hand that Saint John ducks under and follows up with a left that Saint John also avoids with ease.
Barrera shoots for a takedown but Saint John saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T8#
Saint John throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Barrera blocks a head kick by Saint John.
Barrera misses with a takedown attempt - Saint John sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saint John throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aaden Barrera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saint John.
Barrera tries to clinch there but Saint John circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barrera tries to clinch up.
Barrera moves out of range of the strikes.#T9#
Saint John misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD2#
Barrera shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Barrera forces his way into half guard.
Barrera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saint John's head.
Barrera is trying to control. Saint John wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Saint John knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barrera on the ground.
Well, if Barrera 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. #SUB2#
Barrera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Parker Saint John showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 19:19
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 19:19
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 19:19

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Vellitis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vellitis controlling from the top position. #SU2#
Salvacion is working an open guard so Vellitis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Vellitis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Salvacion is trying to defend but Vellitis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Salvacion trying to control from the bottom.
Salvacion knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vellitis on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vellitis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Salvacion trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T1##SUB2#
Salvacion is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Vellitis locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Salvacion is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Vellitis!
An out of breath Marcus Vellitis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CFL 1 - Freedom
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Mathis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vincent counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Mathis drives through and clinches with Vincent against the cage.
Vincent has had enough of the clinch but Mathis keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Vincent's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Vincent's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mathis misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Mathis turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mathis manages to end up in side control.
Vincent tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mathis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathis 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.
Vincent is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Vincent is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mathis trying to control the action but Vincent is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Vincent's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vincent felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Vincent tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mathis taking a breather here.
Mathis wants to control but Vincent is keeping him busy.
Vincent regains half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vincent wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Mathis there.
Mathis content to control rather than advance.
Mathis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mathis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mathis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Vincent looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vincent trying to control from the bottom.
Vincent is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mathis is staying active.
Mathis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mathis looking to control and managing it successfully.
BOOM! Mathis connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mathis landing strikes from the mount.
Mathis lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
Mathis lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mathis landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mathis connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC#Vincent is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bryson Vincent has been cut.
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!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Mathis! Vincent is hurt baaadly! Mathis is firing away with more strikes - Vincent is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walker Mathis!
After winning the bout, Walker Mathis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2024

#R1#
Vellitis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Salvacion counters with a body kick that stops Vellitis in his tracks momentarily.
Vellitis looks for a takedown but Salvacion sprawls well.
Salvacion lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Vellitis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vellitis stalling in the clinch but Salvacion improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vellitis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Vellitis manages to break the clinch.
Marcus Vellitis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vellitis throws a head kick that misses
and Salvacion makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Vellitis really felt that one!#T1#
Vellitis tries to clinch but Salvacion moves out of range.
Vellitis darts in trying to clinch
and Salvacion counters with a good, hard body kick but Vellitis shrugs it off. #CL2#
Vellitis moves into the clinch.
Salvacion doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Vellitis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vellitis pulls Salvacion in close to prevent any damage.
Vellitis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salvacion is one step ahead there. #T2#
Salvacion trying to control but Vellitis is working from the bottom.
Salvacion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vellitis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Vellitis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Salvacion defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvacion won't allow Vellitis to sweep him here. #T3#
Vellitis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Salvacion wants to control from the top but Vellitis keeps moving.
Salvacion stops Vellitis from standing up.
Vellitis pulls Salvacion in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Salvacion stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Vellitis throws up his legs and catches Salvacion in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Salvacion tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Vellitis! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marcus Vellitis!
Marcus Vellitis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2024

#R1#
A combination from Giddy does no damage.
Laguera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Laguera dives in and grabs Giddy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Giddy pushes down on Laguera's head and hops out.
Giddy shoots in but no luck this time.
Laguera lands a right hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Giddy.
Alejandro Laguera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laguera throws a chopping leg kick but Giddy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Laguera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Laguera wants it to stay on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Giddy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laguera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Giddy.
Laguera throws a series of strikes that have Giddy backpedaling.
Giddy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laguera as he jumps to the side.
Alejandro Laguera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Giddy.
Laguera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Laguera throws a leg kick that misses.
Giddy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Laguera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Giddy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Laguera gets a clinch.
Giddy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Laguera's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Giddy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Laguera just stands there and leans against the cage.
Giddy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Laguera avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Giddy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Laguera fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Laguera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Giddy.
Giddy looks winded!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Giddy.#T2#
Giddy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#It looks like Josh Giddy has been cut.
Giddy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laguera to score with a decent uppercut.
Good exchange - Laguera coming out on top.
Laguera connects with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Laguera.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laguera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laguera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laguera scores with a one two! Giddy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Laguera throws a head kick but Giddy moves out of range.
Giddy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Giddy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Giddy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Laguera.#T3#
Giddy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Laguera is looking to wear down Giddy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Laguera shoots in and drives through. Giddy sprawls well.
Laguera tries a head kick but it misses.
Laguera connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Giddy is defended easily by Laguera.
Laguera just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Laguera clinches up with Giddy and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Laguera gets control of Giddy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Laguera will no doubt be looking for submissions off his 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.
Giddy 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.
Giddy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laguera swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Giddy preventing the sweep.
Laguera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laguera seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Laguera controls Giddy momentarily but Giddy frees himself.
Giddy is fighting to break Laguera's control of his arms but Laguera is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alejandro Laguera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Giddy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Laguera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Giddy's waist but Giddy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laguera off to one side.
Giddy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laguera.
Giddy shoots in but Laguera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Laguera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Giddy.
Laguera throws a counter high kick but Giddy was just alert enough to avoid it.
Laguera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Giddy.
Nice body punch from Laguera. #CL#
Giddy tries to keep at a distance but Laguera has taken the fight into the clinch.
Giddy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Laguera's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giddy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Laguera prevents it.
Alejandro Laguera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Giddy.#BC#
Laguera manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Laguera is looking to chop away at Giddy's legs.
Laguera misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Laguera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Laguera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Giddy can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Giddy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Giddy fails with the takedown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Laguera!
Giddy is breathing heavily.
Laguera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laguera feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Laguera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Laguera misses with a body kick.
Giddy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Giddy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Laguera counters with a three punch combo that has Giddy backing up. Giddy nods at Laguera to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Giddy dodges the punch combination from Laguera.
Alejandro Laguera is winning the standup battle so far.
Laguera misses with a body shot.
Giddy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Giddy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Giddy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL#
Laguera rushes Giddy and presses him up against the cage.
Giddy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Laguera after a bit of a struggle.
Laguera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Giddy can do to turn this around?
Giddy prevents Laguera from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Laguera jumps into guard, dragging Giddy to the mat.
Giddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Laguera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##ES#
Laguera wriggles free and stands up.
Laguera takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Giddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laguera lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jab from Laguera.
Laguera throws a low kick, looking for Giddy's leg but Giddy calmly moves out of range.
Giddy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laguera.
Giddy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Laguera looks to land a combination but Giddy avoids it well. #T4#
Laguera fails with a takedown attempt.
Giddy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Laguera counters with a nice body shot.
Giddy fails in his attempt to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laguera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laguera thuds a left hand into Giddy's body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Giddy or perhaps it was just good defense by Laguera, which made it look bad.
Giddy tries to clinch there but Laguera circles away.
Laguera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Giddy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Laguera lands a jab to Giddy's midsection.
Giddy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Laguera defends well and Giddy ends up having to push Laguera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alejandro Laguera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josh Giddy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Laguera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Giddy feints a counter leg kick.
Giddy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Laguera shoots in and gets a takedown into Giddy's guard.

Giddy has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Laguera has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Laguera misses with a body punch.
Laguera can't break the clinch.
Giddy prevents Laguera from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Giddy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laguera shoots in looking for a takedown but Giddy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Laguera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Laguera as Giddy shoots in.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Laguera.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Laguera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Giddy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laguera goes for a double leg but Giddy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Giddy continues to drive forward.
Giddy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Giddy breaks from the clinch.
Laguera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laguera throws a nice looking combination but Giddy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laguera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Laguera moves into the clinch.
Giddy is trying to pull guard but Laguera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Giddy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Laguera fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Giddy shoots in for a takedown but Laguera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Laguera lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alejandro Laguera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Giddy shoots in looking for a takedown. Laguera tries to sprawl out of it but Giddy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Laguera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Laguera misses with a takedown attempt - Giddy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Laguera misses with a series of wild punches.
Giddy has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Laguera misses with a takedown attempt - Giddy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Laguera doesn't manage to clinch there - Giddy circles away.
Giddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laguera. #CL#
Laguera gets a clinch. #BC#
Laguera breaks from the clinch.
Laguera lands a body shot.
Giddy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laguera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Laguera shoots for a double leg takedown but Giddy sprawls well. He's pushed Laguera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Giddy tries to counter with a clinch but Laguera shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Laguera clinches up with Giddy and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Laguera's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Giddy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Laguera gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Giddy landing knees to the body.
Laguera has had enough of the clinch but Giddy keeps him there for the moment.
Laguera is trying to drag Giddy to the mat but Giddy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Giddy breaks from the clinch.
Laguera misses with a few strikes there.
Josh Giddy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laguera works Giddy's body with a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alejandro Laguera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Laguera 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Laguera!

Event: SSDFN 8
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Barrera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pingus.
A slow jab from Pingus misses its intended target.
Barrera misses with a takedown attempt - Pingus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Pingus clinches.
Pingus tries to throw a body punch but Barrera avoids it by throwing Pingus back against the ropes.
Pingus throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrera.
A right hook to the body lands for Pingus.
Pingus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pingus lands with a left to the head.
Pingus lands a body shot.
Pingus digs a right hand into Barrera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barrera's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrera.
Pingus tries to throw a body punch but Barrera avoids it by throwing Pingus back against the ropes. #T1#
Barrera blocks a body shot from Pingus.
Pingus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barrera blocking some punches.
Barrera is looking to control Pingus's arms but Pingus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barrera has his back to the ropes.
Barrera blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Pingus.
Pingus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pingus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pingus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pingus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Pingus misses with a body punch.
Pingus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pingus throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrera.
Pingus digs a right hand into Barrera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barrera's gas tank. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrera.
Pingus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pingus gets through Barrera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Pingus breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Pingus has closed the distance and engaged Barrera in a clinch.
Pingus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barrera backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pingus lands a shot to the body.
Pingus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pingus misses with some punches.
Pingus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Pingus.
Pingus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pingus lands with a left to the head. #T3#
A frustrated look appears on Barrera's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pingus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barrera's elbow.
Barrera tries to score a body lock takedown but Pingus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A body shot lands from Pingus.
Barrera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pingus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pingus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pingus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pingus tries to throw a body punch but Barrera avoids it by throwing Pingus back against the ropes.
Pingus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barrera's elbow.
Barrera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pingus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pingus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barrera backwards.
Pingus misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Pingus lands a body shot.
Pingus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barrera or not.
Pingus misses with some punches.
Pingus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pingus struggles to land a body shot inside as Barrera controls his hands.
Pingus lands a right hand.
Pingus gets through Barrera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pingus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrera can't break the clinch.
Pingus misses with some punches.
Pingus tries to throw a body punch but Barrera avoids it by throwing Pingus back against the ropes.
Pingus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pingus lands an uppercut.#T5#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pingus.
Barrera blocking some punches.
Pingus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barrera prevents a body shot from Pingus.
Pingus misses with some punches.
Pingus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barrera looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barrera takes a shot to the head.
Pingus is leaning against Barrera and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pingus throws a head punch that misses.
Pingus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pingus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barrera pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pingus.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pingus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T6#
Barrera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pingus can't find room to land a body shot as Barrera controls the action.
A hook to the body from Pingus.
Pingus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrera wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Pingus.
Barrera blocks a body shot from Pingus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pingus. #BC2#
Pingus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Pingus closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Pingus.
Pingus swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Barrera pulls Pingus into guard. #T7#
Barrera keeping moving, preventing Pingus from controlling successfully.
Pingus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pingus wants to control from the top but Barrera keeps moving.
Barrera keeping full guard, as Pingus tries to pass. #T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barrera is trying to control the position but Pingus postures up.
Pingus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Pingus moves into range and clinches up with Barrera.
Pingus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barrera's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pingus.
Pingus throws a head punch that misses.
Pingus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrera tries to work over Pingus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barrera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pingus. #T9#
Barrera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pingus lands with a left to the head.
Pingus lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Pingus.
Pingus lands a nice uppercut.
Pingus lands with a right to the head.
Pingus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pingus lands with a short shot to the head.
Pingus tries to throw a body punch but Barrera avoids it by throwing Pingus back against the ropes.
Pingus lands a nice uppercut.
Pingus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pingus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pingus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dingus Pingus dominated that round.
That's time! Barrera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R2#
Barrera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Aaden Barrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pingus misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pingus. Barrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barrera takes one on the button.#CL2#
Pingus darts in and clinches Barrera up against the ropes.
Pingus lands with a left to the head.
Pingus throws a head punch that misses.
Barrera throws a punch but it's blocked by Pingus.
Pingus working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pingus misses with some punches.
Barrera has had enough of the clinch but Pingus keeps him there for the moment.
Pingus swings wildly with an uppercut but Barrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pingus swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Pingus manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pingus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pingus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pingus can't find room to land a body shot as Barrera controls the action.
Pingus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barrera looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barrera wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pingus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pingus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrera wants to get back to striking at distance but Pingus won't allow it.
Pingus working aggressively here. #T2#
Pingus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pingus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barrera's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Pingus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pingus wants a takedown.
Pingus scores with a shot to the side of Barrera's head.
Pingus lands a shot to the body.
Barrera looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barrera blocks an uppercut.
Pingus throws a head punch that misses.
Pingus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pingus misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pingus.
Barrera missing with knees to the body. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrera.
Still in the clinch, Pingus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pingus tries to throw a body punch but Barrera avoids it by throwing Pingus back against the ropes.
Pingus lands a body shot.
Barrera is trying to push Pingus away but Pingus has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Barrera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pingus is defending well for now.
Pingus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pingus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Barrera manages to break the clinch.
Pingus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barrera. #TD#
Barrera shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pingus's guard.
Barrera preventing the sweep. #T4#
Pingus looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Barrera puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pingus is trying to get back to full guard.
Pingus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pingus is refusing to be controlled, as Barrera sits in half guard.
Pingus wants to get back to full guard.#T5##SU#
Barrera decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL2#
Pingus clinches with his opponent.
Pingus misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Pingus.
Pingus throws a head punch that misses.
Pingus struggles to land a body shot inside as Barrera controls his hands.
Pingus digs a right hand into Barrera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barrera's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Pingus fails to land.
Pingus is working Barrera over against the ropes.
Pingus misses with a punch on the inside. #T6#
Pingus lands a shot to the body.
Pingus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pingus tries to work over Barrera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pingus lands with a short shot to the head.
Pingus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pingus lands a nice uppercut.
Pingus throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Pingus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pingus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barrera on the side of the head.
Pingus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Pingus clinches up against the ropes.
Barrera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pingus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T7#
Pingus misses with a punch on the inside.
Dingus Pingus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pingus lands a nice shot to the body.
Barrera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pingus smiles and moves away.
Pingus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Pingus clinches with his opponent.
Pingus misses with a punch to the body.
Pingus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pingus cracks Barrera with a nice body shot.
Pingus lands a hook that snaps the head of Barrera backwards.
Pingus fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T8#
Pingus lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrera.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrera.
Aaden Barrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pingus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barrera's elbow.
Pingus scores with a shoulder strike.
Pingus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barrera backwards.
Pingus lands a nice uppercut.
Dingus Pingus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pingus keeps control of Barrera as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barrera prevents a body shot from Pingus.
Pingus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barrera's efforts to push away.#T9#
Pingus prevents Barrera from breaking the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Pingus.
Pingus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barrera backwards.
Barrera tries to score a body lock takedown but Pingus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Barrera blocks an uppercut.
Barrera blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dingus Pingus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pingus 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 17:20
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 17:20
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 17:20

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Mathis tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Tung counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mathis! #SUB2#
Tung tries for a kimura but Mathis is defending well. #SUB2#
Tung is trying to get an arm triangle but Mathis is defending well.
Mathis can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Tung is trying to get an arm triangle but Mathis is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathis struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Tung is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mathis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Tung working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Tung tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mathis tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Tung easily slips into full mount! #SUB2#
Tung looking to secure an arm triangle but Mathis defends it well. #T2##SUB2#
Tung jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mathis is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mathis and Tung has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB2#
Tung tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tung has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mathis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mathis keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Tung is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tung looks winded!#T3#
Tung not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mathis keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Tung is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mathis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tung. #SUB2#
Tung is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mathis tries to get to full guard but Tung has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Tung seems to be working for a kimura but Mathis defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Tung is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mathis wants to improve his position but Tung is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Tung dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Mathis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mathis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tung is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Tung is looking for a triangle but Mathis pushes his legs off easily.
Tung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mathis is looking to stand up but Tung won't let him.
Mathis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mathis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tung for as long as he can get away with.
Mathis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tung on the ground.
Mathis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tung's head.#T1##SUB2#
Mathis has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Tung to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mathis is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Tung pulls down on the head and he's put Mathis to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bob Tung!
Bob Tung made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Man, charles ribeiro that was the easiest fight of my life. Give me more of a challenge next time loser. Light work ðŸ¥±ðŸ¥±ðŸ¥± should've just stayed home instead of fighting you'.

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