Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 371
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Novak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Novak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brillo scores with a nice head shot.
Novak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brillo.
And Novak counters with a quick kick to the body but Brillo blocks it.#TD#
Novak throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brillo was covering up waiting for the punch and Novak finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brillo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Novak works over Brillo with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Novak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brillo 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##T1#
Brillo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Brillo there.
Brillo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brillo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brillo passes to side control.
Brillo working the head and body with strikes.
Brillo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Brillo tries to score with some ground and pound. Novak controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Brillo lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
Brillo throws an elbow but Novak slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Novak takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Brillo looks up at the clock and then as Novak takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brillo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Brillo is working Novak over with some ground and pound from side control.
Brillo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Novak down.
Brillo is chipping away with strikes.
Brillo trying to control the position but Novak is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brillo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Novak down.
Brillo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Novak sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Brillo.#T3#
Brillo is chipping away with strikes.
Brillo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Brillo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Novak down.
Brillo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Brillo working the ground and pound but Novak is defending the strikes.
Brillo works to advance to full mount. Novak defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Brillo lands a couple of good shots and Novak has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Novak tries to escape the position.
Brillo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brillo somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Brillo throwing sloppy strikes.
Novak covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Novak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brillo on the ground.
Brillo scores with punches and elbows. #T4#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Brillo. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Brillo somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Brillo lands punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Brillo is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Novak with him. Novak is trying to defend but Brillo has an arm under the chin now! Novak grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Amarillo Brillo!

Event: HFA 24
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Fitzwater misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arentov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
An inside leg kick lands from Fitzwater. #CL#
Arentov rushes Fitzwater and presses him up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Arentov.
Fitzwater tries to break the clinch but Arentov is controlling the position. #KD2#
Fitzwater drops Arentov with a big knee straight up the middle! Arentov is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Arentov is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Endi Arentov has been cut.#CL2#
Fitzwater has managed to clinch.
Oh Arentov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzwater lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arentov backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fitzwater tries a knee to the head but Arentov blocks it.
Arentov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fitzwater has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Arentov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fitzwater blocks a body shot from Arentov.
Fitzwater misses with a body punch.
Fitzwater changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arentov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Arentov misses with a takedown attempt - Fitzwater sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arentov seems to have got his legs back now.
Some wild striking there from Arentov. #CL2#
Fitzwater darts in and clinches Arentov up against the cage.#T1#
Arentov is trying to pull guard but Fitzwater turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Arentov blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Arentov breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Arentov scores with a takedown into Fitzwater's guard.
Fitzwater keeping moving, preventing Arentov from controlling successfully.
Fitzwater looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Arentov preventing the sweep.
Fitzwater keeping moving, preventing Arentov from controlling successfully.
Fitzwater has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Fitzwater lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Fitzwater decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Arentov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Fitzwater closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fitzwater misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Fitzwater manages to break the clinch.
Arentov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fitzwater as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Endi Arentov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Fitzwater darts in and clinches Arentov up against the cage.#T3##BC#
Arentov breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Fitzwater gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fitzwater tries to pull guard but Arentov holds him up against the cage and eventually Fitzwater drops back down to his feet.
Arentov looking to stall.
Fitzwater lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fitzwater is working for takedown but Arentov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fitzwater is looking for a takedown.
Fitzwater fails to pull guard. #BC#
Arentov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzwater throws a leg kick that misses.
Fitzwater fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arentov avoids it really well and circles away.
Arentov appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4##CL2#
Fitzwater moves into the clinch.
Arentov tries to pull guard but Fitzwater won't allow it.
Fitzwater is looking for a takedown.
Arentov goes for a takedown attempt but Fitzwater pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fitzwater goes for a double leg but Arentov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Arentov continues to drive forward.
Fitzwater misses with an uppercut.
Arentov throws a quick counter head kick but Fitzwater was just out of range.
Fitzwater misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Arentov has closed the distance and engaged Fitzwater in a clinch.
Arentov is trying to pull guard but Fitzwater turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fitzwater has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arentov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Fitzwater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dion Fitzwater dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Endi Arentov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Fitzwater gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Arentov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Arentov wants to control from the top but Fitzwater keeps moving.
Arentov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fitzwater wants to stand but Arentov is controlling the position.
Arentov preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzwater working a defensive guard here.
Fitzwater lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##ES#
Arentov kicks Fitzwater off and gets to his feet. #T1#
Arentov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arentov wants it to stay on the feet.
Arentov shoots in and drives through. Fitzwater sprawls well.
Fitzwater shoots in but no luck this time.
Arentov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fitzwater missing with a left hand there. Arentov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Fitzwater clinches up with Arentov and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Arentov manages to break the clinch.
Fitzwater jabs Arentov to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Arentov clinches.
Arentov is trying to maintain a safe position but Fitzwater gets an underhook and turns Arentov into the cage.#BC#
Arentov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Arentov has managed to clinch. #T2#
Fitzwater is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Endi Arentov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Fitzwater breaks from the clinch.
Arentov misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Fitzwater has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzwater.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Arentov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Arentov manages to end up in side control.

Fitzwater bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fitzwater has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Arentov clinches up against the cage.
Dion Fitzwater seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fitzwater fails to pull guard.
Fitzwater tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arentov smiles and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Fitzwater. Those never looked like landing.
Arentov lands with a kick to the temple. Fitzwater shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fitzwater.
Arentov fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Fitzwater gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fitzwater throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arentov blocks it with crossed arms.
Fitzwater letting Arentov take a breather here.
Fitzwater throws an elbow that misses.
Fitzwater dodges an elbow strike from Arentov.
Arentov tries to throw a body punch but Fitzwater avoids it by throwing Arentov back against the cage.
Arentov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fitzwater to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters up against the cage, Arentov throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Arentov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Arentov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fitzwater walks away with a smile on his face. Arentov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Arentov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fitzwater is fending him off so far but Arentov persists. Nope, Fitzwater circles away and we're back to standing.
Fitzwater goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arentov feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Fitzwater gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fitzwater lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arentov backwards.
Arentov takes an elbow to the forehead.
A frustrated look appears on Arentov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fitzwater works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Fitzwater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Arentov instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Fitzwater manages to break the clinch.
Fitzwater throws a series of punches but Arentov avoids them all with ease.
Fitzwater shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arentov defends it nicely.
Arentov throws a quick counter head kick but Fitzwater was just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dion Fitzwater showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Endi Arentov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Fitzwater darts in looking for a takedown but Arentov gets double underhooks and turns Fitzwater into the cage.
Dion Fitzwater seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Fitzwater with that takedown attempt.
Fitzwater lands a head kick. Arentov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
No joy there for Fitzwater, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Arentov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Fitzwater closes the distance and pushes Arentov back into the cage.
Arentov tries for a takedown but Fitzwater manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Arentov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arentov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fitzwater pinned against the cage. Fitzwater gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Arentov clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Arentov is trying to maintain a safe position but Fitzwater gets an underhook and turns Arentov into the cage.
Fitzwater tries for a takedown but Arentov manages to get underhooks.
Endi Arentov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dion Fitzwater.
Arentov slows down the pace here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fitzwater keeps control of Arentov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Arentov.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Endi Arentov.#CL2#
Fitzwater closes the distance and pushes Arentov back into the cage.
Fitzwater drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arentov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fitzwater throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2##CL#
Arentov has Fitzwater up against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzwater lands an uppercut.
Fitzwater looking to slow down the pace here.
Fitzwater is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzwater creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Arentov manages to pull guard.
Fitzwater wants to control from the top but Arentov keeps moving.
Dion Fitzwater has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fitzwater throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Arentov wants to stand up but Fitzwater is controlling him. #SU2#
Fitzwater stands up and waves to Arentov to follow him. #CL2#
Fitzwater moves into the clinch.
Fitzwater is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Arentov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Arentov. #BC2#
Fitzwater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4##TD#
Arentov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fitzwater tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Arentov is in Fitzwater's guard.

Fitzwater kicks Arentov off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Fitzwater takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Fitzwater manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Arentov clinches. #TD2#
Fitzwater decides to pull guard.
Arentov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzwater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fitzwater not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arentov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzwater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Endi Arentov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitzwater pulls Arentov in close to prevent any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DMMA 362 Perdersoli v Olcinius
Date: Oct 20, 2024

#R1##CL#
Novak rushes Manaitpasov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Novak manages to break the clinch.
Manaitpasov looks to land a right hand but Novak moved out of range.
Manaitpasov thuds his right hand into Novak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Novak misses with an attempted mid kick.
Manaitpasov throws a hook but Novak blocks it.
Novak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Novak on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Manaitpasov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manaitpasov drops his hands momentarily and Novak takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Manaitpasov tries to clinch but Novak is having none of it.
Manaitpasov connects with a crisp jab.
Manaitpasov throws the left hand but Novak avoids the punch easily.
Manaitpasov misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manaitpasov throws out a loose jab but Novak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Novak appears to be looking for a big counter.
Novak throws a sloppy body shot
and Manaitpasov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Novak staying out of range there.
Novak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Manaitpasov works the jab nicely.
Novak ducks under a wild hook from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov throws an overhand right that lands on Novak's shoulder, as Novak tries to avoid the shot.
Manaitpasov misses with a looping left.
Manaitpasov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Manaitpasov moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manaitpasov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Novak backwards. #BC#
Novak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manaitpasov throws a lazy uppercut
and Novak counters with a thumping low kick.
Novak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Novak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Manaitpasov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Manaitpasov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manaitpasov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novak.
Novak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Novak moves away from the strike by Manaitpasov.
It looked like Novak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Novak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Novak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manaitpasov throws a hook to the side of Novak's head but Novak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manaitpasov lands with a straight right. Novak didn't see that one coming.
Manaitpasov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kazhymukan Manaitpasov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manaitpasov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Novak.
Novak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manaitpasov throws out the jab.
Manaitpasov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Novak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body punch from Manaitpasov.
Novak throws a sloppy head kick and Manaitpasov moves out of range easily. #T3#
Novak moves out of range as Manaitpasov strikes.
Manaitpasov throws the left hand but Novak avoids the punch easily.
Novak lands a slapping body shot.
Novak staying out of range there.
Manaitpasov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Novak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Novak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manaitpasov.
Novak wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Manaitpasov misses with a wild body shot.
Manaitpasov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manaitpasov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novak.
Manaitpasov scores with a nice strike.
Novak shoots for a takedown but Manaitpasov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Novak blocks a jab.
It looked like Novak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Novak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov with a hook.
Manaitpasov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Novak slips a straight right by Manaitpasov.
Novak ducks under a wild hook from Manaitpasov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Manaitpasov gets tackled into the cage by Novak. Novak maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Manaitpasov fails to land.
Manaitpasov misses with the head strike.
Manaitpasov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Manaitpasov managing to block the knees to the body from Novak.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manaitpasov. #BC#
Novak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manaitpasov looks to land a right hand but Novak moved out of range.
It looked like Novak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Manaitpasov.
Novak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Novak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manaitpasov.
Novak is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazhymukan Manaitpasov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Manaitpasov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Novak misses the target.
Novak throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Manaitpasov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manaitpasov misses with a looping right.
Novak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Novak.#CUT#It looks like Kazhymukan Manaitpasov has been cut.
Manaitpasov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novak manages to avoid it.
Manaitpasov misses with a hook
and Novak counters with a nice uppercut.
Manaitpasov throws an overhand right that lands on Novak's shoulder, as Novak tries to avoid the shot.
Novak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Novak throws a hook but Manaitpasov avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manaitpasov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Novak.
Novak bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manaitpasov's head backwards.#CL2#
Novak gets tackled into the cage by Manaitpasov. Manaitpasov maintains the clinch.
Manaitpasov misses with a punch to the body.
Novak wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1##BC#
Novak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Novak.
Novak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manaitpasov with a jab.
Manaitpasov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Novak momentarily.
Manaitpasov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Novak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manaitpasov connects with a looping right hand.
Manaitpasov cracks Novak with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Manaitpasov misses with a body shot.
A big right from Manaitpasov misses.
Manaitpasov misses with a left hand
and Novak counters with a stiff right hand.
Manaitpasov misses with a jab to the body
letting Novak counter with a right hand.
Manaitpasov connects with a looping right hand.
Kazhymukan Manaitpasov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manaitpasov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Manaitpasov looks to land a left hand but Novak moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Manaitpasov clinches up with Novak and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manaitpasov. #BC#
Novak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Novak is looking to clinch but Manaitpasov is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Manaitpasov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Novak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Novak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Novak attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Manaitpasov scores with a decent looking hook.
Novak slips a straight right by Manaitpasov.
Novak misses with a head kick.
Manaitpasov throws a hook to the side of Novak's head but Novak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Manaitpasov throws the left hand but Novak avoids the punch easily.
Novak moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Manaitpasov finds it's target.
Manaitpasov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Novak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manaitpasov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Manaitpasov throws a shot to the body.
Novak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Novak moves away from the strike by Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Novak's head backwards.
Novak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Manaitpasov scores with the left hand. Novak knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Manaitpasov throws a jab but it's blocked by Novak.
Novak throwing a counter right hand but Manaitpasov manages to avoid it.
Novak ducks under a wild hook from Manaitpasov.
Novak looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Manaitpasov connects with a body shot that sends Novak's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novak defending well as Manaitpasov loads up on a big left hand.
Manaitpasov lands an overhand right.
Nice uppercut lands for Manaitpasov. That snapped Novak's head back.
Novak walks into a stiff left hand from Manaitpasov.
Kazhymukan Manaitpasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manaitpasov throws a lazy right hand but Novak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Novak slips a jab from Manaitpasov.
Novak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manaitpasov just misses with a punch to the body.
Manaitpasov misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazhymukan Manaitpasov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kazhymukan Manaitpasov's cut.
That's time! Novak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Manaitpasov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manaitpasov misses with a looping right.
Novak throwing a counter right hand but Manaitpasov manages to avoid it.
Manaitpasov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Manaitpasov misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Manaitpasov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Novak ducks under a wild hook from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov lands with a right hand.
Novak avoids the body shot from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novak was well out of range. Poor timing from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Novak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manaitpasov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Novak at a distance.
Novak blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Novak under the eye.#T1#
Manaitpasov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novak.
Manaitpasov scores with a jab.
Manaitpasov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novak manages to avoid it.
And Novak counters with a quick kick to the body but Manaitpasov blocks it.
Manaitpasov throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Novak counters by moving into the clinch.
Novak blocks an uppercut.
Novak wants to break free but Manaitpasov has control.
Novak doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Novak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manaitpasov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Novak fails to land with a series of punches.
Manaitpasov connects with a looping right hand.
Manaitpasov loads up on a big right hand but Novak slips the punch.#CL2#
Manaitpasov has managed to clinch.
Manaitpasov misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Novak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Novak breaks from the clinch.
Manaitpasov throws a lazy right hand but Novak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Novak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Manaitpasov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Manaitpasov throws a looping overhand right but Novak ducks down to avoid it.
Manaitpasov misses with a looping right.
Manaitpasov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novak manages to avoid it.
Novak jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Novak shoots in for a takedown but Manaitpasov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Novak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Manaitpasov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Manaitpasov throws a hook but Novak blocks it.
Manaitpasov scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Novak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Manaitpasov lands with a hook. Novak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Manaitpasov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Novak has time to react.
A big right from Manaitpasov misses.
Novak ducks under a wild hook from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov throws a jab when Novak was well out of range.
Novak seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Novak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manaitpasov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Manaitpasov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manaitpasov, as that shot connected.
Manaitpasov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novak manages to avoid it.
And Novak counters with a quick kick to the body but Manaitpasov blocks it.#T4#
Novak misses with a shot to the body
and Manaitpasov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manaitpasov moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Novak. Manaitpasov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manaitpasov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Novak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manaitpasov moves away.
Manaitpasov throws out a counter right but Novak avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novak thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Manaitpasov if he has to take too many more of those.
Novak on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Novak misses the shot to the body.
Manaitpasov digs a good hook to Novak's body.
Novak throws a wild body kick that Manaitpasov sees coming a mile off.
Manaitpasov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Novak. Novak circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ante Novak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like Novak has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Novak gets cracked there but stands up to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kazhymukan Manaitpasov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Manaitpasov 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazhymukan Manaitpasov!

Event: HFA 20
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Arentov shoots for a double leg takedown but Klarenet sprawls well. He's pushed Arentov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Klarenet fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Arentov on the side of the head.
Klarenet lunges at Arentov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arentov's hand. #CUT#It looks like Endi Arentov has been cut.
No joy there for Klarenet, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Arentov closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Klarenet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klarenet throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arentov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Klarenet lands with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Klarenet. Those never looked like landing.
Klarenet swinging wildly here. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Klarenet can't break the clinch.
Klarenet is trying to break free.
Stalling in the clinch from Arentov.
Klarenet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arentov has him pressed against the cage.
Klarenet jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arentov walks away with a smile on his face. Klarenet gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Arentov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Klarenet avoids it really well and circles away.
Arentov fakes the leg kick and cracks Klarenet in the body.
Arentov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Klarenet seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Arentov darts in looking for a takedown but Klarenet gets double underhooks and turns Arentov into the cage.
Willy Klarenet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Endi Arentov.
Klarenet throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Arentov counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T2##TD#
Klarenet drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU#
Klarenet stands up from Arentov's guard - Klarenet perhaps looking for a knockout.
Klarenet throws a right and a left that Arentov avoids nicely.
Klarenet is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Arentov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Klarenet wants to break free but Arentov has control. #BC2#
Arentov breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klarenet throws a hook to the side of Arentov's head but Arentov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arentov unleashes a big counter combination but Klarenet bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Klarenet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arentov throws a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arentov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arentov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Arentov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klarenet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Klarenet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arentov.#T3#
Klarenet keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Klarenet misses with an uppercut.
Klarenet misses with a few strikes there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arentov.
Klarenet keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Klarenet misses. #CL2#
Arentov drives through and clinches with Klarenet against the cage. #BC2#
Arentov breaks the clinch.
Klarenet displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arentov. #T4#
Klarenet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arentov.#CL#
Klarenet takes the fight into the clinch.
Arentov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Klarenet fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Klarenet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arentov circles away quickly and effectively.
Willy Klarenet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arentov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arentov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Arentov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Klarenet is looking for a counter combo.
Arentov shoots in looking for a takedown but Klarenet manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arentov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No joy there for Klarenet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Despite the aggression on Arentov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Klarenet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klarenet misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Klarenet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Endi Arentov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Klarenet tries to keep at a distance but Arentov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Klarenet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arentov can do to turn this around?
Arentov managing to block the knees to the body from Klarenet.
Arentov tries to pull guard but Klarenet forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Arentov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arentov wants to take the fight to the mat but Klarenet manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Arentov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arentov looks to clinch
enabling Klarenet to counter with a crisp jab.
Klarenet throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arentov doesn't manage to clinch there - Klarenet circles away. #CL#
Klarenet clinches up against the cage.
Klarenet tries to break free but Arentov pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Arentov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Klarenet misses. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from Klarenet as Arentov shoots in.
Willy Klarenet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Endi Arentov.#CL#
Klarenet clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Arentov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Klarenet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Willy Klarenet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klarenet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arentov. Arentov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arentov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arentov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klarenet.
Klarenet misses with a few strikes there.
Arentov doesn't manage to clinch there - Klarenet circles away. #CL2#
Arentov clinches up against the cage.
Arentov is trying to pull guard but Klarenet turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Klarenet is trying to push Arentov away but Arentov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Arentov tries to pull guard but Klarenet won't allow it.
Klarenet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arentov has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Arentov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klarenet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arentov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arentov wants to counter with a clinch but Klarenet pushes him away.#TD2#
Arentov shoots in and bounces Klarenet off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Klarenet pushes Arentov off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arentov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klarenet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from Klarenet.
Arentov shoots in for a takedown but Klarenet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
Arentov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Klarenet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arentov.
Arentov tries to clinch but Klarenet is having none of it.
Klarenet works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Arentov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arentov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Klarenet's waist but Klarenet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Arentov off to one side.
Klarenet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arentov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Klarenet does no damage.
A left and a right from Klarenet both land. Nice combination.
Arentov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Klarenet manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Arentov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Klarenet sprawls well. Klarenet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Arentov gets slowly back to his feet.
Klarenet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Klarenet wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#CL2#
Klarenet tries to keep at a distance but Arentov has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Klarenet is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Klarenet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Klarenet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Arentov tries to stall but Klarenet uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Arentov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klarenet's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Klarenet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Arentov tries to land a knee to the head but Klarenet blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Arentov manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Klarenet dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Endi Arentov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Klarenet fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arentov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arentov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klarenet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Klarenet lands a jab to Arentov's midsection.
Arentov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arentov wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Arentov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Klarenet to the mat! Klarenet manages to get full guard.

Klarenet is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Arentov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Klarenet is trying to pull guard but Arentov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Klarenet being controlled against the cage.
Klarenet blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Arentov manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arentov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klarenet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Klarenet went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arentov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Klarenet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arentov is defended easily by Klarenet.
Good leg kick by Arentov.
Arentov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klarenet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arentov walks into a left hand.
A jab from Klarenet misses. #CL#
Klarenet gets a clinch. #T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD2#
Arentov gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Klarenet makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Klarenet catches Arentov right on the button with a cross.
Arentov tries to clinch there but Klarenet circles away.
Klarenet seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Arentov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arentov is defended easily by Klarenet.
Willy Klarenet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Endi Arentov.#T3#
Arentov has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Klarenet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arentov missing with knees to the body.
Klarenet tries to circle away but Arentov has him pinned against the cage.
Arentov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Klarenet walks away with a smile on his face. Arentov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Klarenet looks to land a combination but Arentov avoids it well.
Klarenet scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Arentov shoots in and drives through. Klarenet sprawls well.
Klarenet goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Arentov fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Klarenet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Klarenet moves out of range as Arentov throws a body kick.
Klarenet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arentov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arentov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Klarenet!
Willy Klarenet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arentov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Klarenet but Klarenet pushes him off and we're back to square one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willy Klarenet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Klarenet has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27

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

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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