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Event:
StrikeForce Union #35
Date: Nov 20, 2016 |
#R1#
FalleN uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akbar.
FalleN uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akbar.
A left lands for Akbar.
Akbar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akbar looks to land a right hand but FalleN moved out of range.
FalleN looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
FalleN digs a good body shot into Akbar's ribs.
FalleN avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akbar throws a hook but FalleN blocks it.
FalleN lands a slapping body shot.
Akbar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Akbar wants to clinch but FalleN slips to the side
and FalleN counters with a lovely straight right hand!
FalleN just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from FalleN misses the target.
A combination from FalleN does no damage.
FalleN throws a nice looking combination but Akbar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
FalleN throws a good cross that connects.
#T1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Akbar has knocked FalleN down with a huge combo! Akbar steps away and waves a wobbly FalleN back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
FalleN is rocked!
Allahu Akbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akbar fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops FalleN to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! FalleN looks to clinch but Akbar throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! FalleN taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Allahu Akbar!
Allahu Akbar took some time post fight to say the following; 'Praise Allah! '.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #32
Date: Oct 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Sennin lands with a thumping leg kick.
FalleN stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sennin.
Kame Sennin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
FalleN tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sennin was well out of range. Poor timing from FalleN.
Sennin cracks FalleN with a right hand to the side of the head.
FalleN's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sennin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! FalleN scrambles back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sennin.
Sennin looks to throw the jab but FalleN is out of range.
Sennin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Butcher's Block in the buildup to the fight.
Sennin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sennin slips under a jab from FalleN.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sennin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sennin lands a head kick!
#ROC#
FalleN is rocked!
FalleN looks up at the clock. Bad move! Sennin lands a right hand from hell, dropping FalleN. Sennin pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kame Sennin!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #29
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Bordignon Miyao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around FalleN's waist but FalleN gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bordignon Miyao off to one side.
Bordignon Miyao fails with an attempt to clinch.
FalleN let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bordignon Miyao.
FalleN prevents Bordignon Miyao from improving position. #SUB#
Bordignon Miyao is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. FalleN is trying to escape and Bordignon Miyao transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and FalleN is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bordignon Miyao! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao!
Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #27
Date: Sep 25, 2016 |
#R1#
FalleN throws a lazy uppercut
and Rodgers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodgers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from FalleN.
Rodgers looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
FalleN fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
FalleN fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rodgers on the side of the head.
FalleN scores with a jab to the body.
FalleN throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodgers.
FalleN takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rodgers has closed the distance and engaged FalleN in a clinch.
FalleN pushes Rodgers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
FalleN blocks a punch to the side of the head.
FalleN misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from FalleN.
#T1#
FalleN lands a left hand.
FalleN can't find room to land a body shot as Rodgers controls the action.
FalleN tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Rodgers.
FalleN blocks a body shot from Rodgers.
FalleN lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rodgers misses with a hook from the clinch.
FalleN blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
FalleN misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from FalleN.
A short left from FalleN.
Rodgers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
FalleN throws a head punch that misses.
FalleN stalling.
FalleN has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rodgers seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if FalleN can turn it around.#T2#
FalleN swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
FalleN throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodgerss head.
Rodgers is looking to control FalleN's arms but FalleN gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rodgers has his back to the cage.
Rodgers'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.
Rodgers displaying some good clinch control by pressing FalleN up against the cage.
FalleN misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodgers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rodgers prevents a body shot from FalleN.
FalleN tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from FalleN.
A head punch on the inside from FalleN fails to land.
Rodgers looking to stall.
FalleN throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodgers.
Rodgers tries to work over FalleN's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
FalleN has Rodgers pushed against the cage.
FalleN misses with a shot to the kidneys.
FalleN avoiding damage as Rodgers throws knees to the body.
FalleN lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rodgers backwards.
FalleN misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodgers.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, FalleN creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rodgers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Rodgers can't find room to land a body shot as FalleN controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for FalleN.
Rodgers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
FalleN scores with a nice hook to the head.
FalleN swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodgers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
FalleN lands with a left to the head.
Rodgers taking a breather.
FalleN blocks the elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by FalleN.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
FalleN tries to work over Rodgers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodgers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from FalleN.
FalleN managing to block the knees to the body from Rodgers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel FalleN dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
FalleN looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodgers is just out of range.
A left lands for Rodgers.
Rodgers scores with a one two! FalleN had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rodgers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from FalleN.
FalleN tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodgers was well out of range. Poor timing from FalleN.
The fighters circling - FalleN throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FalleN throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodgers seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Rodgers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gabriel FalleN seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
FalleN has a couple of punches blocked by Rodgers.
FalleN lands a left hand.
#T1#
Rodgers throws an elbow that misses.
Rodgers blocking some punches.
Rodgers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
FalleN avoids a wild elbow strike from Rodgers.
Rodgers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
FalleN on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodgers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
FalleN lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodgers backwards.
Rodgers misses with a punch to the body.
FalleN tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
FalleN slows down the pace here.
FalleN lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
FalleN lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for FalleN.
FalleN fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
FalleN digs a right hand into Rodgers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rodgers's gas tank.
Rodgers stalling in the clinch but FalleN improves position.
Rodgers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and FalleN avoids it.
Rodgers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
FalleN misses with a punch to the body.
FalleN slowing the pace effectively.
FalleN misses with some punches.
Rodgers is trying to maintain a safe position but FalleN gets an underhook and turns Rodgers into the cage.#T3#
FalleN misses with a punch to the body.
FalleN lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rodgers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodgers tries to throw a body punch but FalleN avoids it by throwing Rodgers back against the cage.
Rodgers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with FalleN's elbow.
Rodgers tries to stall but FalleN uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
FalleN fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
FalleN throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodgers.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from FalleN.
Rodgers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodgers misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodgers.
FalleN makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from FalleN. #T4#
FalleN lands a right hand.
FalleN tries to throw a body punch but Rodgers avoids it by throwing FalleN back against the cage.
FalleN lands with a left to the head.
FalleN lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by FalleN.
FalleN swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
FalleN lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rodgers backwards.
A short uppercut from FalleN.
FalleN scores with a shot to the side of Rodgers's head. #ROC2#
Rodgers is rocked!
Rodgers tries to land knees in the clinch but FalleN avoids the damage to the body.
Oh Rodgers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rodgers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rodgers seems to have got his legs back now.
Rodgers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for FalleN.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel FalleN showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rodgers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rodgers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. FalleN manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
FalleN takes a swing at Rodgers's ribcage but misses.
Rodgers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodgers avoids the body shot from FalleN.
FalleN punishes Rodgers's body with a nice straight punch.
Rodgers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by FalleN.
Rodgers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - FalleN throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
FalleN throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodgers.
FalleN lands a glancing blow to the side of Rodgers's head.#T1#
FalleN lands a head shot.
FalleN lands a right hook to the body.
FalleN scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
FalleN clinches.
FalleN swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodgers holding his opponent close, against the cage.
FalleN lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rodgers takes a shot to the head.
Rodgers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by FalleN.
FalleN avoiding damage as Rodgers throws knees to the body.
#T2#
FalleN misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from FalleN fails to land.
Rodgers misses with a body punch.
Rodgers has FalleN pressed against the cage.
FalleN has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
FalleN lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodgers or not.
FalleN softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
FalleN misses with a punch to the body.
FalleN stalling against the cage.
A short right from FalleN on the inside.
FalleN misses with a shot to the kidneys.
FalleN throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodgers. #T3#
FalleN lands on the inside with an uppercut.
FalleN has a couple of punches blocked by Rodgers.
Rodgers blocking some punches.
Rodgers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
FalleN misses with a punch to the body.
FalleN slowing the pace effectively.
FalleN tries to work over Rodgers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodgers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rodgers tries a body shot but FalleN blocks it.
FalleN avoiding damage.
A short right from FalleN on the inside.
Nice body punch from Rodgers.
Aaron Rodgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
FalleN tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
FalleN throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodgerss head.
A body shot lands from Rodgers.
FalleN misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodgers misses with an elbow over the top.
Rodgers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and FalleN avoids it.
Rodgers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
FalleN prevents a body shot from Rodgers.
FalleN lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
FalleN misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from FalleN.
A short body shot lands from Rodgers as the two fighters clinch.
Rodgers blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for FalleN.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel FalleN comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well FalleN 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel FalleN!
Gabriel FalleN opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #24
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Palmer moves in looking to clinch but FalleN pushes him off.
Palmer darts in trying to clinch
letting FalleN counter with a right hand.
Palmer works over FalleN's head and body with a nice combination.
FalleN scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
FalleN scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Palmer doesn't manage to clinch there - FalleN circles away.
FalleN doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Palmer has managed to clinch.
FalleN wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Palmer has him pressed against the cage.
Palmer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
FalleN breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
FalleN throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palmer loads up on a big right hand but FalleN slips the punch.
Palmer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Palmer is looking to clinch but FalleN is avoiding it.
FalleN looks to land a combination. Palmer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Palmer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Troy Palmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
FalleN cracks Palmer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
FalleN fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palmer manages to avoid it.
FalleN lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Palmer with a nice cross.
FalleN takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#ROC#
FalleN is rocked!
Palmer connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends FalleN to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Palmer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Troy Palmer!
A very excited looking Troy Palmer 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.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #21
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1#
FalleN ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sala moves away.
Sala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. FalleN sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Sala gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sala misses with a short punch on the inside.
FalleN makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sala lands a shot to the body.
FalleN misses with a punch to the body.
FalleN blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sala lands a left hand that snaps the head of FalleN backwards.
Sala scores with a hook to the body.
FalleN lands a right hand.
Sala working aggressively here.
FalleN misses with a hook to the ribs.
FalleN tries to throw a body punch but Sala avoids it by throwing FalleN back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sala fails to land.
Sala misses with a punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sala scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Sala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sala.
Sala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of FalleN backwards. #ROC2#
FalleN is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sala.
Oh FalleN is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sala controlling the action here for a moment.
FalleN blocks an uppercut.
FalleN blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sala misses with the head strike.
Sala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sala has a couple of punches blocked by FalleN.
A short body shot lands from Sala as the two fighters clinch.
FalleN blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sala fails to land.
FalleN misses with a punch on the inside.
FalleN blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by FalleN.
FalleN blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sala throws a head punch that misses.
Sala has FalleN pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sala fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by FalleN.
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!
Sala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
FalleN seems to have got his legs back now.
Sala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sala lands a hook that snaps the head of FalleN backwards.
Sala lands with a light punch inside.
Sala wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sala.
FalleN lands a body punch. #T2#
Sala lands a nice uppercut.
Sala tries to work over FalleN's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
FalleN blocks an uppercut.
Sala swings wildly with an uppercut but FalleN uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sala can't find room to land a body shot as FalleN controls the action.
Sala blocking some punches.
Sala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sala prevents FalleN from breaking the clinch.#BC#
FalleN breaks from the clinch.
Sala tries to close the distance and clinch up but FalleN swats him away and circles back towards the center.
FalleN was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sala catches FalleN with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Sala closes the distance and clinches.
FalleN misses with some punches.
FalleN tries to throw a body punch but Sala avoids it by throwing FalleN back against the cage.
Sala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sala lands a shoulder strike.
FalleN has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
FalleN blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
FalleN wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sala has him pressed against the cage.
Sala throws a head punch that misses.
Sala lands a hook that snaps the head of FalleN backwards.
FalleN doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
FalleN pressing his opponent against the cage.
FalleN is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sala misses with a punch to the body.
Sala misses with some punches.
FalleN blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sala lands a nice shot to the body.
FalleN tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
FalleN lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sala backwards.
Sala digs a right hand into FalleN's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on FalleN's gas tank. #T4#
FalleN blocking some punches.
FalleN tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
FalleN misses with a punch on the inside.
Sala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
FalleN tries to throw a body punch but Sala avoids it by throwing FalleN back against the cage.
Sala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sala.
Sala has a couple of punches blocked by FalleN.
FalleN tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
FalleN has had enough of the clinch but Sala keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
FalleN blocking some punches.
Sala unloads with a big right hand that wobbles FalleN! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sala is unloading with more strikes now! FalleN drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remus Sala! Remus Sala retains his bantamweight title!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #19
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Cragla scores with a decent looking hook.
Cragla digs a good body shot into FalleN's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Cragla. Beautiful body shot.
FalleN avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
FalleN swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
FalleN throws a series of punches but Cragla moves out of range.
FalleN throws a body punch but Cragla moves out of range.
Cragla tries to counter by moving into the clinch but FalleN manages to circle out of the way.
FalleN uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cragla.
Cragla is looking to clinch but FalleN is avoiding it.
Cragla avoids the body shot from FalleN.
Cragla throws a body punch but FalleN moves out of range.
FalleN takes one to the side of the head.
Cragla has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canadian Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
FalleN connects with a body shot that sends Cragla's belly button to the back.
Cragla lands a jab to FalleN's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
FalleN tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cragla was well out of range. Poor timing from FalleN.
FalleN throws a looping overhand right but Cragla ducks down to avoid it.
Cragla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cragla tries to close the distance and clinch but FalleN swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cragla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but FalleN was well out of range. Poor timing from Cragla.#T1#
A punch combination from FalleN misses.
Cragla throws a lazy right hand but FalleN sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cragla tries to clinch up but FalleN circles away and keeps his distance.
Cragla is looking to wear down FalleN with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
FalleN connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Cragla tumbling to the canvas! FalleN pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Cragla was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gabriel FalleN! Gabriel FalleN retains his bantamweight title!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #17
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
FalleN jabbing away but nothing is landing.
FalleN definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barnes misses with a right hand #CL#
and FalleN counters by clinching up.
FalleN blocks an uppercut.
Barnes goes for a takedown attempt but FalleN pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
FalleN lands with a good body shot.
Barnes looks to clinch
and FalleN counters with a three punch combo that has Barnes backing up. Barnes nods at FalleN to acknowledge the strikes.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
FalleN lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
No luck for Barnes with that takedown attempt.
Barnes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but FalleN is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Barnes misses
and FalleN counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Barnes is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Brayden Barnes has been cut.
A combination from FalleN does no damage.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can FalleN finish him?
Barnes tries to clinch up
and FalleN makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barnes seems to have recovered his senses.
Barnes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from FalleN finds it's way round the side to connect with Barnes's head.
Barnes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. FalleN manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes looks to clinch
and FalleN counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
FalleN misses with a combination
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
A shot to the liver by FalleN. Beautiful body shot.
Barnes scores with a one two! FalleN had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
FalleN misses the jab.
Barnes tries to clinch but FalleN is having none of it.
Barnes seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. FalleN shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Barnes is backing up but FalleN catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Barnes covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! FalleN Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel FalleN!
Gabriel FalleN is the new bantamweight champion!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #15
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
DiCaprio with a lazy takedown attempt
letting FalleN counter with a right hand.
FalleN throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Neo DiCaprio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
FalleN thows a left - swing and a miss!
DiCaprio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
FalleN scores with a hook.
DiCaprio fails in his attempt to clinch.
DiCaprio throws a body shot but no joy.
DiCaprio scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DiCaprio throws a hook but FalleN avoids it easily.
DiCaprio misses with a takedown #CL#
and FalleN holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
FalleN lands a body punch in the clinch.
DiCaprio jumps guard but FalleN turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gabriel FalleN has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neo DiCaprio.
DiCaprio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
DiCaprio jumps guard but FalleN stands there with DiCaprio around his waist. DiCaprio gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
DiCaprio jumps guard but FalleN stands there with DiCaprio around his waist. DiCaprio gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
FalleN stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
DiCaprio looks winded!
FalleN lands an uppercut.
DiCaprio jumps guard but FalleN stands there with DiCaprio around his waist. DiCaprio gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
DiCaprio tries to pull guard but FalleN forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from FalleN on the inside.
A short right from FalleN.
Still in the clinch, FalleN scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
DiCaprio is rocked!
Nice body punch from FalleN - that landed with a thud.
DiCaprio is still on wobbly legs! Can FalleN finish him?
FalleN throws a big uppercut that drops DiCaprio! More strikes from FalleN and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! DiCaprio lies dazed against the cage as FalleN celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel FalleN!
In defeat, Neo DiCaprio stepped up to the mic, saying 'My strategy just didn't work out, I thought I could stand with him, but he was the better fighter tonight. It just didn't work out. I'll be back.'.
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Event:
KOTB 44: Velocidade
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Azevedo closes the distance and clinches up with FalleN, looking for a takedown. Azevedo pushes FalleN against the cage but FalleN circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
FalleN steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Azevedo.
We've been hearing reports that Azevedo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
FalleN misses with a straight right.
Azevedo looks for a takedown but FalleN sprawls well.
FalleN throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Azevedo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
FalleN scores with a jab to the body.
FalleN ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azevedo moves away.
FalleN getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
FalleN jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Augusto Azevedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FalleN digs a good hook to Azevedo's body.
Azevedo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says FalleN as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augusto Azevedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
FalleN keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Azevedo.
Azevedo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
FalleN ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
FalleN throws a shot to the body.
Azevedo shoots in but FalleN avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Azevedo closes this distance looking for a takedown but FalleN circles away.
Azevedo closes this distance looking for a takedown but FalleN circles away.
A shot to the liver by FalleN. Beautiful body shot.
FalleN swings for the body but Azevedo moves out of range.
Azevedo closes this distance looking for a takedown but FalleN circles away.
Azevedo with a poor takedown
and FalleN makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Azevedo is breathing heavily.#T2#
FalleN lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Azevedo backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#
It looks like Augusto Azevedo has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azevedo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Azevedo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and FalleN counters by clinching up.
A short uppercut from FalleN.
Azevedo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
FalleN lands with a right to the head.
Azevedo has FalleN pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. FalleN manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A hook to the body from FalleN.
Azevedo is trying to pull guard but FalleN has him pressed against the cage.
Azevedo tries to pull guard but FalleN won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, FalleN scores with a nice short uppercut.
Azevedo is trying to pull guard but FalleN has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from FalleN. #T3#
FalleN lands a left hand that snaps the head of Azevedo backwards.
Azevedo is trying to pull guard but FalleN turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from FalleN as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for FalleN.
FalleN lands with a short shot to the head.
FalleN lands a body punch in the clinch.
Azevedo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but FalleN is defending well.
FalleN throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Azevedo drops down looking for an ankle pick but FalleN pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts FalleN, as that shot connected.
FalleN has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
FalleN lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Azevedo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into FalleN's guard.
FalleN is looking to stand back up but Azevedo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by FalleN.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVB#
FalleN is controlling Azevedo's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
Azevedo works his way into side control. #SUB#
Azevedo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. FalleN knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
FalleN gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
FalleN defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Azevedo.
FalleN is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel FalleN dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Augusto Azevedo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Azevedo shoots in looking for a takedown. FalleN tries to sprawl out of it but Azevedo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. FalleN manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Azevedo shoots in and drives through. FalleN sprawls well.
FalleN throws out a counter right but Azevedo avoids it with no problem.
FalleN slaps away a takedown attempt from Azevedo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
FalleN steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Azevedo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augusto Azevedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
FalleN connects with a body shot.
Azevedo shoots in for a double leg but FalleN sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
FalleN looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with FalleN but FalleN pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice defenses there by Azevedo.
Azevedo misses with a takedown attempt
and FalleN counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
FalleN is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Azevedo rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
FalleN jabs at Azevedo's body.
Azevedo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Augusto Azevedo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
FalleN moves into the clinch successfully.
FalleN lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Azevedo.#BC2#
FalleN breaks the clinch.
Azevedo tries to close the distance and clinch but FalleN swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from FalleN on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Azevedo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
FalleN has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
FalleN pulls Azevedo in close to prevent any damage.
Azevedo looking to pass the guard.
Azevedo prevents FalleN from getting back to his feet. #T2#
FalleN not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Azevedo is pushing down on FalleN's leg trying to pass to half guard. FalleN is fighting to maintain full guard but Azevedo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Azevedo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for FalleN!
Augusto Azevedo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Azevedo wants to control the pace but FalleN is squirming around nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
FalleN is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#T3#
Azevedo controlling from mount.
Azevedo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as FalleN is looking to escape.
Azevedo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Azevedo trying to control but FalleN is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
FalleN is controlling an arm, preventing Azevedo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Azevedo looking to control but FalleN is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
FalleN tries to hold on but Azevedo pushes him away.
Azevedo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but FalleN is holding on tight.
Azevedo won't let FalleN get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB#
Azevedo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Azevedo wants to control the pace but FalleN is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
FalleN is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gabriel FalleN will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Augusto Azevedo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
FalleN slaps away a takedown attempt from Azevedo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Azevedo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and FalleN counters with a nice body shot.
Azevedo fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augusto Azevedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
FalleN displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Azevedo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo goes for a double leg but FalleN avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as FalleN continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
FalleN jabs at Azevedo's body.
Azevedo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and FalleN counters with a stiff right hand. #T1##CL2#
FalleN fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Azevedo, pushing him back against the cage.
Azevedo can't get the takedown.
Azevedo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
FalleN lands a nice shot to the body.
FalleN digs a right hand into Azevedo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Azevedo's gas tank.
FalleN working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
FalleN scores with a shot to the side of Azevedo's head.
FalleN digs a right hand into Azevedo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Azevedo's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from FalleN. #BC2#
FalleN breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
FalleN connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Azevedo momentarily.
FalleN throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Azevedo on the side of the head.
FalleN lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Azevedo at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
FalleN lands a nice hook to Azevedo's body. Azevedo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Azevedo dives in and grabs FalleN's left leg, looking for a takedown. FalleN pushes down on Azevedo's head and hops out.#T2#
Azevedo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Azevedo walks into a left hand.
FalleN lands a nice looking body shot.
Gabriel FalleN is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
FalleN jabs Azevedo right on the nose. Azevedo blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#
Azevedo is rocked!
FalleN scores with a body shot.
Oh Azevedo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
FalleN dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
FalleN measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Azevedo! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Gabriel FalleN!
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Event:
KOTB 41: Agarrar!
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Aravinda lands with a nice body punch.
FalleN swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aravinda misses with a right hand
and FalleN counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
FalleN ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aravinda moves away.
FalleN misses the shot to the body.
Aravinda misses with a body shot
and FalleN counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Celio Aravinda has been cut.
FalleN lands the left hand.
Aravinda throws a right hand that misses
and FalleN counters with a crisp right that sends Aravinda to the canvas! FalleN follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel FalleN!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2016 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by FalleN. Beautiful body shot.
Toifer shoots in looking for a takedown but FalleN manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Toifer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Myke Toifer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
FalleN looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Toifer closes the distance and clinches up with FalleN, looking for a takedown. Toifer pushes FalleN against the cage but FalleN circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
FalleN lands with a good body shot.
Toifer fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myke Toifer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FalleN jabs at Toifer's body.#KD2#
FalleN drops Toifer with a beautiful combination! Toifer stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - FalleN is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Toifer is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Myke Toifer has been cut.#T1#
FalleN connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Toifer out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gabriel FalleN!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2016 |
#R1#
FalleN takes a swing at Watana's ribcage but misses.
FalleN swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Watana moves out of range as FalleN strikes.
Watana slips a straight right by FalleN.
Watana is looking to clinch but FalleN is avoiding it.
#CL#
Watana clinches up with FalleN and pushes him back against the cage.
Watana looking to throw knees to the head but FalleN is blocking nicely.
Watana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Watana stalling.
Watana lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt FalleN or not.
Watana blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from FalleN.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FalleN on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
FalleN goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
FalleN lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Watana is looking to break free of the clinch but FalleN has double underhooks.
Watana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but FalleN has him pressed against the cage.
Watana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A hook to the body from FalleN.
Watana trying to stall but FalleN improves his position.
#T1#
Nice body punch from FalleN.
FalleN lands a right hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Watana putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has FalleN in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from FalleN.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
FalleN tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watana's elbow.
FalleN digs a right hand into Watana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Watana's gas tank.
FalleN working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
FalleN lands with a right to the head.
Watana is trying to push FalleN away but FalleN has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
FalleN scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from FalleN.
FalleN doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
FalleN tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
FalleN working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
FalleN digs a right hand underneath Watana's ribcage. Watana let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Watana is breathing heavily.
FalleN lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Watana.
FalleN lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
FalleN throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
FalleN lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from FalleN.
FalleN pushes Watana back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
FalleN scores with a nice hook to the head.
FalleN lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Watana is rocked!
A body shot lands from FalleN.
Oh Watana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
FalleN lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, FalleN scores with a nice short uppercut.
FalleN lands a nice shot to the body.
FalleN is working Watana over against the cage.
FalleN scores with a shoulder strike.
FalleN lands a big right hand that drops Watana! The killer instinct kicks in and FalleN finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by FalleN!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel FalleN!
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