Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: S-1 South America GP 2024 - R2
Date: Aug 29, 2024

#R1#
Makio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Novak counters with a stiff right hand.
Makio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Makio has eaten all the pies!
Makio tries to close the distance and clinch but Novak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Novak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Makio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Makio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Novak circles away quickly and effectively.
Makio tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Novak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makio misses with a left hand #CL#
and Novak counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Novak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Novak scores with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Novak. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Makios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Novak staggers Makio with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Makio looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Novak is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ante Novak!
Ante Novak decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 5
Date: Aug 28, 2024

#R1#
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arentov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Arentov tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Arentov drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Arentov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Smith bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arentov swivels and escapes.#CL#
Arentov rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Arentov breaks from the clinch.
Arentov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Arentov.

Smith bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Arentov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Endi Arentov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Smith.#T1##CL#
Arentov takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith wants a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Arentov.
Arentov fails to pull guard.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Arentov jumps guard but Smith stands there with Arentov around his waist. Arentov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arentov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Arentov. #TD#
Arentov pulls guard.
Arentov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.#ES#
Arentov uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T2##CL#
Arentov moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Arentov breaks the clinch.
Arentov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Arentov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arentov feinted with a counter takedown.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Arentov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Arentov stuffs the takedown.
Smith looks winded!#CL2#
Arentov tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T3#
Smith tries to pull guard but Arentov holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Smith wants to stall. #TD#
Arentov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Arentov wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position. #ES#
Arentov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Smith has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Arentov breaks the clinch. #T4#
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arentov as he jumps to the side.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arentov.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arentov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smith's head.
Arentov closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Arentov pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws out a counter right but Arentov avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Arentov has managed to clinch.
Arentov jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Arentov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Arentov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arentov is keeping the position for now.
Arentov wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Endi Arentov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Arentov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Arentov manages to break the clinch.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arentov defends it nicely.
Smith throws a head kick but Arentov moves out of range.
Arentov thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith. #CL#
Arentov closes the distance and clinches.
Arentov has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1##TD2#
Smith pulls guard successfully.
Smith is pulling down on Arentov's head. It's preventing any offense from Arentov, at least for the moment.
Arentov wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Arentov throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arentov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Arentov keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith won't allow Arentov to get back to his feet. #T2##ES#
Arentov pushes Smith off and scrambles back to his feet. #CL#
Arentov rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arentov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Arentov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #TD#
Arentov pulls guard. #T3#
Smith prevents Arentov from getting back to his feet.
Arentov is wriggling around but Smith manages to pass to half guard.
Smith prevents Arentov from standing back up. #ES#
Arentov pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Esteban Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arentov is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arentov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith looking to stall.
Arentov missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Arentov breaks the clinch.
Arentov tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Arentov jumps guard but Smith stands there with Arentov around his waist. Arentov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Endi Arentov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arentov fails to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Endi Arentov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Arentov gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Arentov wants a takedown.
Arentov slowing the pace effectively.
Arentov stalling the fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Arentov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Endi Arentov is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Smith clinches up with Arentov and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Arentov jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Arentov breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Arentov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Smith sneaks out the side door and pushes Arentov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T1#
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Arentov counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.

Smith wriggles free and stands up.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arentov as he jumps to the side.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arentov avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arentov throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith prevents Arentov from getting back to his feet.
Arentov is looking to stand back up but Smith counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Arentov. #T2#
Arentov is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Arentov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Arentov looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Arentov throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith dives in and grabs Arentov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arentov pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Endi Arentov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Smith.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Arentov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Arentov tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
Arentov lands with a nice body kick.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Arentov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Arentov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4#
Arentov chips away with some ground and pound.
Arentov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Arentov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Esteban Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arentov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arentov postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Smith is trying to keep Arentov in close.
Esteban Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Arentov sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Smith doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Arentov paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Smith - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Esteban Smith!

Event: S-1 Asia GP 2024 - Final
Date: Aug 20, 2024

#R1#
Artusii tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Novak counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Novak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Novak scores with a kick to the body.
Artusii takes a swing at Novak's ribcage but misses.
Artusii misses with a kick to the body
and Novak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Nikolas Artusii has been cut.
Artusii throws a leg kick that is checked
and Novak counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Artusii walks into a perfectly timed head kick by Novak and drops face first to the floor! Artusii's eyes are wide open but he's not all there - he's just flopping around the mat like a drunk on rollerskates! The referee doesn't even start the count - he's called an end to the fight, with Artusii in no position to continue!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Ante Novak!
A victorious Ante Novak thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Gordon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ponenki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gordon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ponenki postures up.
Ponenki tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Ponenki from controlling successfully.
Gordon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gordon controlling from the top position.
Ponenki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gordon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon pushes down on Ponenki's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Gordon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gordon in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Ponenki is trying to control Gordon's posture. Gordon takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Ponenki! Gordon is rotating here... this could be the end... Ponenki is out! Gordon has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lee Gordon!
In defeat, Aldemiro Ponenki stepped up to the mic, saying 'I tried my best,but y'know,it was not enough,and i respect that and my opponent for his deserved win,after all i am going to do my best and come stronger to the next fight'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Laurentino moves into range and clinches up with Bartolomeu.
Bartolomeu jumps guard but Laurentino stands there with Bartolomeu around his waist. Bartolomeu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Laurentino drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bartolomeu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Laurentino darts in looking for a takedown but Bartolomeu gets double underhooks and turns Laurentino into the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Laurentino is defended easily by Bartolomeu.
Renato Bartolomeu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Laurentino.
Bartolomeu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laurentino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bartolomeu is looking to clinch but Laurentino is avoiding it.
Bartolomeu could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Laurentino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laurentino thuds a left hand into Bartolomeu's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Laurentino tries to keep at a distance but Bartolomeu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laurentino jumps guard but Bartolomeu stands there with Laurentino around his waist. Laurentino gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Laurentino is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Bartolomeu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bartolomeu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Laurentino just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bartolomeu pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD#
Bartolomeu drags the fight down to the ground.
Bartolomeu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Laurentino content to stall in guard here. #SU2#
Laurentino decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bartolomeu, up you get!
Bartolomeu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Laurentino sprawls well. Laurentino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bartolomeu gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Laurentino dives in for a single leg takedown but Bartolomeu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bartolomeu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL2#
Laurentino gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Laurentino tries to pull guard but Bartolomeu won't allow it.
Bartolomeu tries a knee to the head but Laurentino blocks it. #BC2#
Laurentino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laurentino tries to clinch but Bartolomeu moves out of range.
Bartolomeu shoots for a takedown but Laurentino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bartolomeu is breathing heavily.
Laurentino shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Bartolomeu.
Bartolomeu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bartolomeu is looking to counter the offense by Laurentino and move into the clinch.
Bartolomeu stuffs the takedown.#T3##CL#
Bartolomeu moves into the clinch successfully.
Bartolomeu throws an elbow that misses.
Laurentino tries to pull guard but Bartolomeu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Laurentino will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bartolomeu up against the cage.
Bartolomeu misses with an elbow over the top.
Bartolomeu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Laurentino wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bartolomeu tries to pull guard but Laurentino holds him up against the cage and eventually Bartolomeu drops back down to his feet.
Bartolomeu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bartolomeu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bartolomeu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Laurentino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bartolomeu tries a knee to the head but Laurentino blocks it.
Laurentino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bartolomeu tries a knee to the head but Laurentino blocks it.
Bartolomeu letting Laurentino take a breather here.#BC2#
Laurentino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laurentino fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bartolomeu is looking to counter the offense by Laurentino and move into the clinch.
Laurentino shoots in but Bartolomeu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bartolomeu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laurentino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laurentino wants to clinch up but Bartolomeu keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Renato Bartolomeu will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Laurentino.
Bartolomeu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laurentino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bartolomeu.#CL#
Bartolomeu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Bartolomeu pulls Laurentino into guard.
Laurentino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bartolomeu is keeping the position for now.
Bartolomeu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Laurentino stands up and waves to Bartolomeu to follow him.
Bartolomeu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laurentino.
Danga de danga de dang - Laurentino scores with a four punch combination!#T1##CL2#
Laurentino moves into range and clinches up with Bartolomeu.
Bartolomeu has Laurentino pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bartolomeu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Laurentino tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bartolomeu smiles and moves away.
Renato Bartolomeu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Laurentino.#CL#
Bartolomeu clinches up with Laurentino and pushes him back against the cage.
Bartolomeu jumps guard but Laurentino turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Laurentino has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bartolomeu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bartolomeu has Laurentino pressed against the cage.
Renato Bartolomeu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bartolomeu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Laurentino lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T2#
Laurentino tries to pull guard but Bartolomeu holds him up against the cage and eventually Laurentino drops back down to his feet.
Laurentino taking a breather. #TD#
Bartolomeu jumps guard and drags Laurentino to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Laurentino wants to control from the top but Bartolomeu keeps moving.
Bartolomeu wants to stand and escape but Laurentino is having none of it.
Bartolomeu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laurentino can do to turn this around?#SU2#
Laurentino stands up and waves to Bartolomeu to follow him.
Franco Laurentino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laurentino shoots in for a double leg but Bartolomeu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bartolomeu fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bartolomeu.
Laurentino lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Laurentino pushes Bartolomeu up against the cage in a clinch.
Bartolomeu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Laurentino breaks from the clinch.
Bartolomeu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laurentino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bartolomeu paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Laurentino keeps the fight on the outside.
Bartolomeu doesn't manage to clinch there - Laurentino circles away. #CL2#
Laurentino moves into the clinch.
Bartolomeu looking to stall. #BC2#
Laurentino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laurentino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bartolomeu is fending him off so far but Laurentino persists. Nope, Bartolomeu circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Bartolomeu misses the target.
Bartolomeu slaps away a takedown attempt from Laurentino, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick misses from Laurentino.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bartolomeu closes the distance and clinches up with Laurentino, looking for a takedown. Bartolomeu pushes Laurentino against the cage but Laurentino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bartolomeu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laurentino is fending him off so far but Bartolomeu persists. Nope, Laurentino circles away and we're back to standing.
Laurentino shoots in for a takedown but Bartolomeu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Franco Laurentino will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Bartolomeu moves into the clinch.
Laurentino pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bartolomeu stops a takedown attempt from Laurentino.
Laurentino is trying to push Bartolomeu away but Bartolomeu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Laurentino goes for a takedown attempt but Bartolomeu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bartolomeu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bartolomeu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laurentino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Laurentino dives in for a single leg takedown but Bartolomeu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Renato Bartolomeu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Laurentino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartolomeu wants to clinch up but Laurentino keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Bartolomeu forces Laurentino back against the cage and clinches.
Laurentino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Laurentino being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Laurentino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1##CL#
Bartolomeu rushes Laurentino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bartolomeu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Laurentino is trying to pull guard but Bartolomeu has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bartolomeu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Laurentino is trying to break free.
Bartolomeu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Laurentino just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Bartolomeu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Laurentino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bartolomeu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laurentino tries to counter with a clinch but Bartolomeu shakes him off and moves away.
Bartolomeu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Laurentino. #CL#
Bartolomeu rushes Laurentino and presses him up against the cage.
Laurentino is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Bartolomeu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bartolomeu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laurentino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bartolomeu wants to clinch.#T3#
Laurentino closes the distance and clinches up with Bartolomeu, looking for a takedown. Laurentino pushes Bartolomeu against the cage but Bartolomeu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bartolomeu shoots in and drives through. Laurentino sprawls well.
A nice side step and Laurentino releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bartolomeu tries for a takedown but Laurentino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Renato Bartolomeu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laurentino misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Laurentino moves in looking to clinch but Bartolomeu pushes him off.
Bartolomeu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laurentino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laurentino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bartolomeu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bartolomeu looks to land a combination but Laurentino avoids it well.
Laurentino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bartolomeu misses with a takedown attempt - Laurentino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Laurentino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laurentino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Bartolomeu instigates a clinch.
Bartolomeu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Laurentino is looking to break free of the clinch but Bartolomeu has double underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Laurentino manages to break the clinch.
Bartolomeu tries to close the distance and clinch but Laurentino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Bartolomeu moves into the clinch successfully.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Bartolomeu!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Ponenki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Benson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ponenki stacks Benson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ponenki!
Ponenki wants to control but Benson is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson wants to control but Ponenki is keeping busy.
Ponenki wants to pass the guard but Benson is defending well.
Benson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ponenki is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Ponenki lands strikes from half guard.
Ponenki is just content to waste time from the top position. Benson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Benson is controlling Ponenki's posture.
Ponenki scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Benson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ponenki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ponenki wants to pass the guard but Benson is keeping the position.
Benson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ponenki trying to control but Benson is working from the bottom.
Ponenki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Benson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Benson pulls Ponenki in to control the position.
Benson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ponenki throwing strikes from guard but Benson blocks nicely.
Ponenki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Benson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Benson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ponenki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benson manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Ponenki misses its intended target.
Benson misses with the combination. #CL#
Benson moves into range and clinches up with Ponenki.#T3##TD#
Benson pulls guard.
Ponenki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Benson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Benson seems keen to control Ponenki's posture.
Ponenki trying to control but Benson is working from the bottom.
Ponenki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Benson's head.#SUB#
Benson looking for a triangle here. Ponenki is fighting it but it looks tight! Benson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ponenki is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jagger Benson!
Aldemiro Ponenki spoke after the fight, saying 'I tried my best,but y'know,it was not enough,and i respect that and my opponent for his deserved win,after all i am going to do my best and come stronger to the next fight'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2024

#R1#
Slap will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bartolomeu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Slap defends well and Bartolomeu ends up having to push Slap into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Slap is looking to counter with head kicks.
Slap leaves Bartolomeu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Bartolomeu moves into the clinch.
Bartolomeu misses with some punches.
Bartolomeu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Porier Slap has been cut.#BC2#
Bartolomeu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Slap clinches. #BC2#
Bartolomeu breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slap throws a head kick that misses.
Bartolomeu fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Bartolomeu rushes Slap and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Slap could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Slap tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bartolomeu just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Bartolomeu.
Bartolomeu tries a knee to the head but Slap blocks it.
Bartolomeu is trying to drag Slap to the mat but Slap just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Porier Slap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Bartolomeu.
Bartolomeu avoiding damage.
Bartolomeu with an attempt at a knee that misses. #TD2#
Bartolomeu pulls guard effortlessly.
Slap controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Slap stands and steps away. Bartolomeu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
Bartolomeu is looking to clinch but Slap is avoiding it.
Bartolomeu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bartolomeu looks winded!#CL#
Slap darts in and clinches Bartolomeu up against the cage.
Bartolomeu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Slap to keep the fight standing.
Bartolomeu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#TD#
Bartolomeu is fighting off a takedown attempt but Slap is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bartolomeu to the mat. Bartolomeu regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Bartolomeu has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Slap off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartolomeu shoots in looking for a takedown. Slap tries to sprawl out of it but Bartolomeu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slap manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slap throws a big counter combination but Bartolomeu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bartolomeu stuffs the takedown.
Bartolomeu tries to clinch but Slap moves out of range. #CL2#
Bartolomeu instigates a clinch. #T3#
Slap is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bartolomeu to keep the fight standing.
Bartolomeu tries to pull guard but Slap forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Slap throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bartolomeu jumps guard but Slap stands there with Bartolomeu around his waist. Bartolomeu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Slap is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bartolomeu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bartolomeu swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Slap gets control of Bartolomeu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Slap will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Bartolomeu gets to his feet. Slap looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bartolomeu wants to clinch up but Slap keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Bartolomeu moves into the clinch.
Bartolomeu landing knees to the head.
Nice body punch from Bartolomeu. #T4#
Bartolomeu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slap is defending well for now.
Slap is trying to push Bartolomeu away but Bartolomeu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bartolomeu tries to pull guard but Slap holds him up against the cage and eventually Bartolomeu drops back down to his feet.
Bartolomeu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slap avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bartolomeu gets underhooks to prevent Slap's takedown attempt.
Slap tries to circle away but Bartolomeu has him pinned against the cage.
Bartolomeu tries a knee to the head but Slap blocks it.
Slap scores with a hook to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bartolomeu stops a takedown attempt from Slap.
Bartolomeu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Slap prevents it.
Bartolomeu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Slap is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renato Bartolomeu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Porier Slap's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bartolomeu moves to clinch but Slap breaks away
and Slap connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slap stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slap wants it to stay on the feet.
Bartolomeu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slap pinned against the cage. Slap gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Slap seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bartolomeu slaps away a takedown attempt from Slap, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Slap has a takedown stuffed.
Despite the aggression on Bartolomeu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bartolomeu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slap looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Slap fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Porier Slap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bartolomeu is looking for a takedown.
Bartolomeu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bartolomeu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slap.
Bartolomeu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
Bartolomeu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Bartolomeu as Slap shoots in.#CL2#
Bartolomeu moves into the clinch successfully.
Bartolomeu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Slap's face.
Bartolomeu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slap is defending well for now.
Bartolomeu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Slap walks away with a smile on his face. Bartolomeu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Slap goes for a double leg but Bartolomeu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bartolomeu continues to drive forward.
Bartolomeu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slap pulls his leg out and moves away.
Renato Bartolomeu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slap shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bartolomeu as he avoids it easily. #T2##CL2#
Bartolomeu moves into the clinch.
Slap is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bartolomeu is defending well for now.
Bartolomeu is stalling here.
Slap jumps guard but Bartolomeu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bartolomeu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Bartolomeu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slap tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartolomeu was well out of range. Poor timing from Slap.
Porier Slap is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bartolomeu is looking to clinch but Slap is avoiding it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartolomeu tries to clinch but Slap moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bartolomeu is defended easily by Slap.#T3#
Slap closes the distance and clinches up with Bartolomeu, looking for a takedown. Slap pushes Bartolomeu against the cage but Bartolomeu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Bartolomeu clinches up against the cage.
Slap has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bartolomeu after a bit of a struggle.
Bartolomeu lands a good knee to the midsection. Slap won't want to take too many of those.
Bartolomeu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bartolomeu misses with the head strike.
Slap goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bartolomeu prevents it.
Bartolomeu tries to pull guard but Slap forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Slap wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Slap has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bartolomeu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bartolomeu tries to pull guard but Slap holds him up against the cage and eventually Bartolomeu drops back down to his feet. #T4#
Slap jumps guard but Bartolomeu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bartolomeu tries to pull guard but Slap won't allow it.
Bartolomeu fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Slap pulls guard successfully.
Slap utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bartolomeu stopping the sweep attempt from Slap.
Slap is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bartolomeu 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bartolomeu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renato Bartolomeu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Porier Slap's cut.
That's time! Slap's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Bartolomeu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Slap sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bartolomeu wants to clinch.
Porier Slap is winning the standup battle so far.
Bartolomeu tries to clinch up.
Slap moves in looking to clinch but Bartolomeu pushes him off.
Slap circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bartolomeu closes the distance and clinches up with Slap, looking for a takedown. Bartolomeu pushes Slap against the cage but Slap circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slap.
Bartolomeu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bartolomeu fails with the takedown.
Porier Slap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Bartolomeu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Slap closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bartolomeu slowing the pace effectively.
Slap tries for a takedown but Bartolomeu manages to get underhooks.
Slap has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A shot in the inside from Bartolomeu.
Bartolomeu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bartolomeu is working for takedown but Slap is calmly controlling the position for now.
Slap looking for a takedown.
Bartolomeu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #TD2#
Bartolomeu pulls Slap into guard. #T2#
Bartolomeu wants to stand and escape but Slap is having none of it. #SUB#
Slap thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bartolomeu wants to stand but Slap is controlling the position.
Bartolomeu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES2#
Bartolomeu is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T3#
Slap is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Bartolomeu breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bartolomeu.
Slap scores with a jab to the body.
Slap misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Bartolomeu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slap, pushing him back against the cage.
Bartolomeu wants to stall. #T4#
Bartolomeu is trying to pull guard but Slap turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bartolomeu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Slap smiles and moves away. #CL#
Slap rushes Bartolomeu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Slap holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Slap is trying to force a seperation but Bartolomeu has the dominant position.#TD2#
Bartolomeu jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slap throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bartolomeu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Porier Slap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Renato Bartolomeu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Slap throws an elbow that misses. Bartolomeu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slap's guard. Nice move by Bartolomeu!#REVB#

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Bartolomeu!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2024

#R1#
Montgomery stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Montgomery wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Novak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Montgomery, pushing him back against the cage.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Novak won't allow it.
Novak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Montgomery. #BC#
Novak manages to break the clinch.
Ante Novak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Novak moves into the clinch.
Novak trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Novak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Novak throws a body shot but no joy.
Montgomery tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Novak shoots in for a takedown but Montgomery shows good takedown defense.
Montgomery changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Novak throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Montgomery on the side of the head.
Novak tries to clinch but Montgomery is having none of it.
Montgomery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montgomery tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Novak is looking to land body kicks.
Novak misses with a looping right.
Novak shoots in but no luck this time.
Montgomery changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ante Novak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Novak lands a glancing blow to the side of Montgomery's head.
Montgomery stuffs the takedown.
Montgomery drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Novak defends it well.#T2#
Novak paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Montgomery slaps away a takedown attempt from Novak, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Novak is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Montgomery staying out of range there.
Montgomery tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Novak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Montgomery stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Montgomery wants it to stay on the feet.
Montgomery avoids the body shot from Novak. #T3#
Novak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Novak takes a swing at Montgomery's ribcage but misses.
Montgomery changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Novak.
Novak misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Novak pushes Montgomery up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Novak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Novak lands a jab to Montgomery's midsection.
Montgomery stuffs the takedown attempt from Novak. Novak gets slowly back to his feet.
And Montgomery tries to counter it with a takedown but Novak pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Novak lands an overhand right.
Montgomery blocks the body kick.
Montgomery feints the counter takedown.
Novak looks to score with a jab to the body but Montgomery is just out of range.
Montgomery feints the counter takedown.
Novak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Novak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ante Novak dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Novak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Novak misses with a takedown attempt - Montgomery sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Montgomery drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Novak defends it well.
Novak is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL#
Novak pushes Montgomery up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Novak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak throws a head kick that misses.
Montgomery stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Montgomery wants it to stay on the feet.
Novak misses the jab.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Novak as he connects with a hook.
Montgomery uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Novak.
Montgomery feints the counter takedown.
Novak throws a half hearted mid kick.
Novak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Montgomery tries to counter it with a takedown but Novak pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Novak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Novak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Novak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Novak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Montgomery moves out of range of the body kick from Novak.
It looks like Novak has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Novak throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Montgomery counters with a single leg into guard. Novak didn't expect that. #SUB#
Montgomery content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Novak has locked up a guillotine! Novak's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Montgomery is holding on here and Novak must be using up a lot of energy. Montgomery has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Novak gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ante Novak!
An out of breath Ante Novak 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: Aug 08, 2024

#R1#
Ponenki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stever attempts a counter takedown but Ponenki avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Ponenki gets a clinch.
Stever looking for a takedown.
Ponenki prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Stever escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Ponenki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stever, pushing him back against the cage.
Ponenki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stever's efforts to push away.
Ponenki goes for a takedown attempt but Stever pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Stever. #CL2#
Ponenki clinches with his opponent.
Stever goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ponenki prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Stever. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD2#
Ponenki gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Stever regains guard.
Ponenki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ponenki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stever bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ponenki's guard. #REVR#
Ponenki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stever has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ponenki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Ponenki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ponenki is controlling Stever's posture.#T2#
Stever stops Ponenki from standing up.
Stever pushing down on Ponenki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Stever is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ponenki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ponenki is holding on to half guard well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ponenki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ponenki gets full guard.#T3#
Stever stops Ponenki from standing up.
Stever working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ponenki is controlling Stever's posture.
Stever throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ponenki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ponenki being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ponenki gets a double leg takedown into Stever's guard.

Stever has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ponenki off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4#
A clash of legs there as Stever blocks the low kick.
Stever will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Stever has managed to clinch.
Ponenki wants a takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stever is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ponenki is trying to push Stever away but Stever has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Stever ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stever no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ponenki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ponenki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Ponenki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Connor Stever will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stever's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Stever is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ponenki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stever swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ponenki wants to counter the offense by Stever and move into the clinch position.
Stever fails with a takedown attempt.
Stever closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ponenki circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Stever. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stever swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ponenki lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stever steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ponenki.
Stever tries to counter with a takedown but Ponenki is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Ponenki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ponenki showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ponenki lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Ponenki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ponenki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ponenki stalling.
Ponenki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ponenki lands with a punch from half guard.
Ponenki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stever knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stever is pressing down on Ponenki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ponenki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ponenki sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Ponenki landing some decent shots from guard.
Ponenki wants to control from the top but Stever keeps moving.
Ponenki passes into half guard.
Ponenki wants to free his trapped foot but Stever is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ponenki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ponenki is pressing down on Stever's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stever is holding on for now.
Aldemiro Ponenki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ponenki controlling the pace. #T3#
Stever is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ponenki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stever punching from the bottom.
Ponenki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Ponenki.
Stever manages to get to full guard.
Ponenki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stever's head.
Stever can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ponenki controls the pace.
Ponenki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stever. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ponenki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stever wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Ponenki wants to control from the top but Stever keeps moving.
Stever will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ponenki is in close to Stever's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ponenki pushes down on Stever's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ponenki wants to pass the guard but Stever is defending well.
Ponenki is trying to control the action in half guard but Stever is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stever is looking for a sweep. Ponenki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ponenki frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ponenki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ponenki looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aldemiro Ponenki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Stever is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stever lands with a kick to the temple. Ponenki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stever misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ponenki misses with a two punch combination.
Stever tries for a takedown but Ponenki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ponenki jabs Stever to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ponenki misses with a body kick.
Ponenki digs a good hook to Stever's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ponenki takes the fight into the clinch.
Ponenki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ponenki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T1##BC2#
Ponenki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Ponenki tries to keep at a distance but Stever has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stever lands an elbow inside that Ponenki shrugs off.
Ponenki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stever after a bit of a struggle.
Stever crunches a lovely knee into Ponenki's ribcage.
Ponenki avoiding damage as Stever throws knees to the body. #T2#
Ponenki prevents the takedown attempt.
Stever looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Stever. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Stever breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ponenki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ponenki tried to score with a low kick but Stever checks it.
Ponenki checks a low kick from Stever.
Stever looks for a takedown but Ponenki sprawls well.
Ponenki throws a nice looking combination but Stever bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ponenki is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Ponenki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ponenki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Ponenki tries to score a body lock takedown but Stever shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ponenki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stever prevents it.
Stever goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ponenki prevents it. #BC#
Stever breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stever is defended easily by Ponenki.#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.
Stever swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Stever instigates a clinch.
Connor Stever has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Ponenki manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Stever gets caught flat footed, as Ponenki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ponenki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stever taking a bit of punishment here - Ponenki scoring with strikes.
Ponenki working the ground and pound.
Stever is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ponenki happy to just control the position for now.
Ponenki lands some shots froms side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aldemiro Ponenki!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2024

#R1#
Tevdorashvili shoots in and drives through. Bartolomeu sprawls well.#CL2#
Bartolomeu moves into the clinch.
Bartolomeu stops a takedown attempt from Tevdorashvili.
Bartolomeu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice elbow from Bartolomeu. #CUT2#It looks like Giorgi Tevdorashvili has been cut.
Bartolomeu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tevdorashvili smiles and moves away.
Tevdorashvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bartolomeu moves away.#TD#
Tevdorashvili shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tevdorashvili stops Bartolomeu from getting back to his feet.
Tevdorashvili wants to pass the guard but Bartolomeu is defending well. #SUB#
Tevdorashvili is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bartolomeu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tevdorashvili. #T1#
Bartolomeu is refusing to be controlled, as Tevdorashvili sits in half guard.
Tevdorashvili missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bartolomeu is trying to stand up here but Tevdorashvili is controlling him well.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tevdorashvili content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A head kick misses from Bartolomeu.
Tevdorashvili appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tevdorashvili tries to clinch there but Bartolomeu circles away. #CL#
Tevdorashvili instigates a clinch.
Bartolomeu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tevdorashvili avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bartolomeu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD2#
Bartolomeu pulls Tevdorashvili into guard.
Tevdorashvili controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Tevdorashvili stands up from Bartolomeu's guard - Tevdorashvili perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3#
Tevdorashvili closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bartolomeu circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giorgi Tevdorashvili. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Bartolomeu has closed the distance and engaged Tevdorashvili in a clinch. #TD2#
Bartolomeu pulls guard successfully.
Tevdorashvili is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tevdorashvili postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bartolomeu is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tevdorashvili, into his guard. #REVB#
Bartolomeu is looking to work some ground and pound but Tevdorashvili has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Bartolomeu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tevdorashvili's guard.
Bartolomeu trying to control but Tevdorashvili is working from the bottom.
Tevdorashvili working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Tevdorashvili is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bartolomeu is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bartolomeu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES#
Tevdorashvili uses the cage to get back to his feet. #CL#
Tevdorashvili has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Renato Bartolomeu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Giorgi Tevdorashvili's cut.
That's time! Tevdorashvili's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bartolomeu goes for a double leg but Tevdorashvili avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tevdorashvili continues to drive forward.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tevdorashvili.
Tevdorashvili tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bartolomeu counters with a nice uppercut.
Tevdorashvili shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bartolomeu pinned against the cage. Bartolomeu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bartolomeu moves in looking to clinch but Tevdorashvili pushes him off.
Tevdorashvili tries to clinch but Bartolomeu moves out of range. #CL#
Tevdorashvili instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartolomeu connects with a knee to the head.
Tevdorashvili is working for takedown but Bartolomeu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bartolomeu is working Tevdorashvili over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bartolomeu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartolomeu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T1#
Bartolomeu being controlled against the cage.#TD2#
Bartolomeu drags the fight down to the ground. #ES2#
Bartolomeu kicks Tevdorashvili off and gets to his feet.
Bartolomeu shoots in for a takedown but Tevdorashvili shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tevdorashvili shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bartolomeu as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giorgi Tevdorashvili. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bartolomeu looks for a takedown but Tevdorashvili sprawls well.
Bartolomeu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tevdorashvili sprawls well. Tevdorashvili wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bartolomeu gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Tevdorashvili looks for a takedown but Bartolomeu sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Bartolomeu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tevdorashvili closes the distance and clinches up with Bartolomeu, looking for a takedown. Tevdorashvili pushes Bartolomeu against the cage but Bartolomeu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tevdorashvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bartolomeu tries to close the distance and clinch but Tevdorashvili swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Bartolomeu darts in and clinches Tevdorashvili up against the cage.#TD2#
Bartolomeu drags the fight down to the ground. #ES2#
Bartolomeu pushes Tevdorashvili off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tevdorashvili throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bartolomeu's waist but Bartolomeu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tevdorashvili off to one side.
Bartolomeu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tevdorashvili.
Bartolomeu fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Tevdorashvili tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bartolomeu defends well and Tevdorashvili ends up having to push Bartolomeu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bartolomeu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bartolomeu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bartolomeu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tevdorashvili's defenses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD2#
Bartolomeu jumps guard and drags Tevdorashvili to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES2#
Bartolomeu is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Bartolomeu manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tevdorashvili accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tevdorashvili trying to control but Bartolomeu is working from the bottom. #T4#
Tevdorashvili tries to free his leg and advance position but Bartolomeu is retaining full guard.
Bartolomeu should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tevdorashvili looking to sit in guard and control but Bartolomeu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bartolomeu postures up in Tevdorashvili's guard and throws a big left but Tevdorashvili blocks it.
Bartolomeu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bartolomeu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bartolomeu is looking to work some ground and pound but Tevdorashvili has wrist control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartolomeu throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renato Bartolomeu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Giorgi Tevdorashvili's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bartolomeu wants to clinch up but Tevdorashvili keeps it at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tevdorashvili.
Bartolomeu moves in looking to clinch but Tevdorashvili pushes him off.
Bartolomeu tries to clinch but Tevdorashvili is having none of it.
Tevdorashvili is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Bartolomeu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bartolomeu.
Bartolomeu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tevdorashvili's elbow.
Tevdorashvili has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bartolomeu after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tevdorashvili fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giorgi Tevdorashvili. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Bartolomeu pulls guard.
Tevdorashvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Bartolomeu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tevdorashvili throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Tevdorashvili working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2#
Bartolomeu has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tevdorashvili off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Bartolomeu rushes Tevdorashvili and presses him up against the cage.
Bartolomeu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Bartolomeu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bartolomeu moves in looking to clinch but Tevdorashvili pushes him off.
Tevdorashvili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartolomeu was well out of range. Poor timing from Tevdorashvili.
Bartolomeu throws a counter combo.
Renato Bartolomeu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tevdorashvili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bartolomeu unleashes a big counter combination but Tevdorashvili bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Tevdorashvili tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bartolomeu defends well and Tevdorashvili ends up having to push Bartolomeu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bartolomeu is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bartolomeu has Tevdorashvili pressed against the cage, preventing Tevdorashvili from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Bartolomeu jumps guard.
Tevdorashvili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bartolomeu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bartolomeu is looking to stand back up but Tevdorashvili counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bartolomeu.
Bartolomeu is refusing to be controlled, as Tevdorashvili sits in half guard.
Tevdorashvili trying to control from Bartolomeu's half guard. Bartolomeu has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3#
Tevdorashvili won't allow Bartolomeu to get back to his feet.
Tevdorashvili working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2#
Bartolomeu pushes Tevdorashvili off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bartolomeu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tevdorashvili tries to score with a low kick but Bartolomeu moves his leg out of the way.
Renato Bartolomeu seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Bartolomeu moves into the clinch.
Tevdorashvili is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bartolomeu lands a knee to the head. #T4#
Tevdorashvili takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tevdorashvili is trying to push Bartolomeu away but Bartolomeu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bartolomeu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tevdorashvili is keeping busy.
Bartolomeu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD2#
Bartolomeu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bartolomeu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bartolomeu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Bartolomeu has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tevdorashvili off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Bartolomeu darts in and clinches Tevdorashvili up against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Bartolomeu!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2024

#R1##TD#
Bartolomeu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Por slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bartolomeu throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Por is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Por is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Por looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bartolomeu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Por on the ground.#SUB2#
Por escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bartolomeu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Por looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bartolomeu trying to control the position from guard on top but Por is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Por working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bartolomeu.
Por preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Bartolomeu wants to control from the top but Por keeps moving. #SUB2#
Por working for a triangle but Bartolomeu defends it easily. #SUB2#
Bartolomeu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bartolomeu throws a big right hand that misses.
Bartolomeu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Por is looking for a triangle but Bartolomeu pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Por is looking for a triangle but Bartolomeu pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Por looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Por looks winded!#SUB2#
Por looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bartolomeu throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Bartolomeu throwing strikes from guard but Por blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Por has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bartolomeu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bartolomeu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bartolomeu trying to control but Por is working from the bottom.
Por 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#
Por is just content to waste time from the top position. Bartolomeu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bartolomeu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bartolomeu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Por pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bartolomeu is keeping the position for now.
Bartolomeu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Por is controlling him. #ES#
Bartolomeu scrambles and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Bartolomeu moves into range and clinches up with Por.#BC#
Bartolomeu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Bartolomeu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Por, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Bartolomeu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Por blocks it with crossed arms.
Por is trying to push Bartolomeu away but Bartolomeu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Por trying to control the position but instead, Bartolomeu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Por into the cage.
Bartolomeu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Por in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bartolomeu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bartolomeu lands with a left to the head.
Bartolomeu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bartolomeu is stalling here. #TD#
Bartolomeu has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Por is trying to keep an underhook but Bartolomeu manages to get the takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renato Bartolomeu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Bartolomeu clinches with his opponent.
Por misses with a punch to the body.
Bartolomeu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bartolomeu with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Rob Por has been cut.
Por tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bartolomeu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bartolomeu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartolomeu content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Bartolomeu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Bartolomeu clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Bartolomeu pulls guard.
Bartolomeu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Por is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartolomeu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Por controls the pace.
Por won't allow Bartolomeu to get back to his feet. #T1#
Bartolomeu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Por controls the pace.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Por has eaten all the pies!
Por looking to pass the guard.
Bartolomeu wants to stand up but Por is controlling him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Renato Bartolomeu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Por not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Por shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bartolomeu sprawls well. Bartolomeu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Por gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Por throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bartolomeu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Por is in Bartolomeu's guard.
Bartolomeu wants to get back to his feet but Por is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Por controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Por advances position into side control!#T3#
Por tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bartolomeu is not content to let Por control the position.
Bartolomeu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Por can do to turn this around?
Bartolomeu prevents Por from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Por wants to control but Bartolomeu is keeping him busy.
Bartolomeu is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Por asserts his dominance and retains side control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Bartolomeu gets the takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renato Bartolomeu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rob Por's cut.
That's time! Bartolomeu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Por tries to keep at a distance but Bartolomeu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bartolomeu. #TD2#
Por jumps guard. #SUB2#
Por throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Por preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Por utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bartolomeu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Por looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Bartolomeu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Por is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bartolomeu rolls with it to try and escape but Por cranks on the arm and Bartolomeu is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rob Por!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Boyd closes the distance and clinches.
Boyd throws a head punch that misses.
Ponenki looking for a takedown.
Boyd throws a head punch that misses.
Ponenki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boyd is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Good body shot from Boyd.
Boyd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boyd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boyd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boyd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Ponenki is trying to trip Boyd. He has hold of a leg but Boyd is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ponenki persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boyd working a defensive guard but Ponenki manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ponenki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boyd keeps working.
Boyd trying to remain calm as Ponenki controls from the top position.#T1#
Boyd tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Boyd's face as Ponenki controls the position.
Boyd tries to improve position but can't.
Ponenki trying to control the position but Boyd is working away.
Ponenki working away.
Boyd tries to bench press Ponenki off him but Ponenki keeps the position.
Ponenki trying to control the position but Boyd is working away.
Ponenki has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Boyd!
Boyd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ponenki trying to control but Boyd is having none of it. #T2#
Boyd wants to hold on but Ponenki pushes him away.
Ponenki trying to control but Boyd is having none of it. #SUB#
Ponenki working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Boyd tries to reverse the position but Ponenki maintains control.
Ponenki lands a couple of good shots and Boyd has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
A lull in the action here.
Boyd is trying to break free.
Boyd tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Boyd is looking to improve his position but Ponenki isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Boyd throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ponenki. What's that going to do exactly?
Ponenki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boyd is looking to escape.
Ponenki tries to push Boyd's head away but Boyd is holding on tight.
Boyd tries to reverse the position but Ponenki maintains control.
Ponenki with a couple of short strikes.
Ponenki punishing his opponent with strikes. #T4#
Boyd really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ponenki throwing strikes here but Boyd is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ponenki looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boyd is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ponenki lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Boyd hang on?
Ponenki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ponenki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ponenki tries to push Boyd's head away but Boyd is holding on tight.
Boyd wants to hold on but Ponenki pushes him away.
Boyd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ponenki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ponenki working the ground and pound effectively.
Boyd is squirming around, avoiding Ponenki's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aldemiro Ponenki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Boyd rushes Ponenki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ponenki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boyd gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ponenki is trying to push Boyd away but Boyd has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boyd.
Boyd throws a head punch that misses.
Ponenki blocks an uppercut.
Boyd misses with the head strike.
Boyd lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyd pushes Ponenki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boyd throws a punch but it's blocked by Ponenki.
Boyd works on Ponenki's body with a couple of short punches.
Boyd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boyd lands a body shot.
Boyd misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Boyd lands with a light punch inside.
Boyd is leaning against Ponenki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boyd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ponenki backwards.
Ponenki has Boyd pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boyd manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Good body shot from Boyd.
Boyd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ponenki backwards.
Boyd scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boyd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boyd pushes Ponenki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boyd. #ROC2#Ponenki is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boyd.
Oh Ponenki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boyd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boyd has Ponenki pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Ponenki is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Boyd - that's hurt Ponenki badly! Oh, another knee lands and Ponenki is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Ponenki doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Ishaan Boyd!
Aldemiro Ponenki was interviewed post fight and said 'I tried my best,but y'know,it was not enough,and i respect that and my opponent for his deserved win,after all i am going to do my best and come stronger to the next fight'.

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