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Event:
SFC 14: Hanley x Palaktingpuet
Date: Jul 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Bate scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fautanua throws a series of punches but Bate moves out of range.
Fautanua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bate keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bate swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fautanua shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bate counters with a nice uppercut.
Fautanua misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tyler Bate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taulua Fautanua.
Fautanua looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Fautanua drives through and clinches with Bate against the cage.
Fautanua can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Bate pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Bate's head coaches at Eli7e that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Bate with a jab.
Bate scores with a nice head shot.
Fautanua takes one to the chin there.
Fautanua takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fautanua shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bate pinned against the cage. Bate gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fautanua shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bate defends it nicely.
Bate swats away the attempt to clinch by Fautanua.
Fautanua with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Taulua Fautanua has been cut.#T2#
Bate wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fautanua with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bate counters with a left to the body.
Fautanua needs to keep his hands up - Bate had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fautanua takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fautanua fails with the takedown
and Bate counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fautanua looks winded!
Fautanua shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bate counters with a stiff right hand.
Bate lands a two punch combo.
#ROC#
Fautanua is rocked!
Bate is looking to wear down Fautanua with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bate thuds a left hand into Fautanua's body.
Fautanua is still on wobbly legs! Can Bate finish him?
Fautanua closes the distance but Bate moves to the side
and Bate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3##CL2#
Fautanua fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bate, pushing him back against the cage.
Fautanua seems to have recovered his senses.#BC2#
Fautanua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bate lands a nice shot to the body.
Fautanua fails with the takedown
and Bate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tyler Bate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bate thuds a left hand into Fautanua's body.
Bate scores with a hook to the body. Fautanua takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fautanua shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bate counters with a right hand to the body.
Fautanua on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bate connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fautanua throws a combination that misses
and Bate counters with a left right combination that sends Fautanua crashing to the mat - Bate wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Fautanua out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Bate!
Post fight, Tyler Bate took to the microphone: 'The featherweights have been put on notice. My first fight in the division and I defeat a former champion. Once I get the title shot I rightfully deserve, I will be the champion of this division and I will prove myself to be the best.'.
Taulua Fautanua was interviewed post fight and said 'Losing is always a learning experience. I'll be better. I'll improve for sure!'.
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Event:
SFC 8: Fautanua (c) x Almeida
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Almeida stuns Fautanua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fautanua dodges the punch combination from Almeida.
Almeida throws a series of punches but Fautanua moves out of range.
Almeida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fautanua drops down looking for a counter takedown but Almeida sprawls and moves away.
Fautanua with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Almeida to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Fautanua rushes Almeida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Almeida lands with a left to the head.
Fautanua wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Almeida has him pressed against the cage.
Fautanua letting Almeida take a breather here.#TD#
Fautanua ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fautanua no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Almeida wants to pass the guard but Fautanua is keeping the position.
Fautanua lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Almeida bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fautanua's guard. #REVB##T1#
Almeida trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fautanua's guard.
Fautanua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fautanua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fautanua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fautanua wants to sweep here but Almeida controlling him for the moment.
Almeida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Almeida wants to control from the top but Fautanua keeps moving. #SUB#
Fautanua is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Almeida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fautanua. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Almeida trying to control the position from guard on top but Fautanua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Almeida is looking to stand up but Fautanua won't let him.
Fautanua controls Almeida momentarily but Almeida frees himself.
Almeida trying to control the position from guard on top but Fautanua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fautanua pulls Almeida in close to his closed guard and prevents Almeida from doing any damage or advancing position.
Almeida advances position into side control!#T3##SU2#
Almeida has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Fautanua tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Almeida defends well and Fautanua ends up having to push Almeida into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fautanua closes this distance looking for a takedown but Almeida circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fautanua looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD#
Fautanua dives in and scores a takedown into Almeida's guard.
Fautanua is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Almeida looking to control.
#T4#
Almeida is controlling Fautanua's posture.
Fautanua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Almeida is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Almeida has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fautanua can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fautanua is in close to Almeida's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Almeida trying to keep a closed guard but Fautanua is proving a slippery customer.
Fautanua trying to control but Almeida is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Almeida dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A left and a right from Almeida both land. Nice combination.
Almeida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Almeida is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Fautanua has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Fautanua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Almeida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fautanua.
Fautanua misses with a takedown attempt - Almeida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Almeida with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Taulua Fautanua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida throws a one two combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Fautanua moves into the clinch.
Almeida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Almeida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fautanua's efforts to push away.
Fautanua has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Almeida after a bit of a struggle.
We've been informed that Almeida has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taulua Fautanua. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##BC2#
Almeida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Almeida scores with a one two! Fautanua had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Almeida changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Almeida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Almeida. Those never looked like landing.
Fautanua misses with a body shot
and Almeida counters with a nice body shot.
Almeida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Almeida lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sloppy strikes from Almeida. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Almeida gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Almeida manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fautanua wants a takedown but no success here.
Almeida is trying to break the clinch but Fautanua has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Almeida breaks the clinch.
Almeida connects with a body shot that sends Fautanua's belly button to the back.
Fautanua gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fautanua shoots in but no luck this time.
Almeida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fautanua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fautanua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Almeida shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fautanua eats them both and turns towards Almeida to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Almeida throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fautanua counters with a series of strikes. Almeida will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Fautanua has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fautanua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Almeida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fautanua misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Almeida is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fautanua rather than just go for the knockout.
Fautanua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Almeida fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fautanua dodges the punch combination from Almeida.
Almeida feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fautanuas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ricardo Almeida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fautanua fails with a takedown attempt.#T4##CL2#
Almeida clinches.
Fautanua goes for a takedown attempt but Almeida pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fautanua walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Almeida thuds his right hand into Fautanua's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Fautanua fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Almeida to the ground. Fautanua is now in Almeida's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fautanua controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fautanua throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Almeida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Almeida scores with a hook to the body. Fautanua takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Almeida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Almeida scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fautanua is looking to clinch but Almeida is avoiding it.
A combination from Almeida does no damage.
Almeida scores with a one two! Fautanua had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fautanua misses with a takedown attempt - Almeida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Almeida stuffs the takedown.
Fautanua shoots in for a takedown but Almeida shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taulua Fautanua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Almeida!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Almeida.
Almeida displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
A head kick misses from Fautanua.
Almeida leaves Fautanua with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fautanua checks a leg kick.
Fautanua swings for the body but Almeida moves out of range.
Fautanua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Almeida displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Almeida lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Almeida throws a right and a left that Fautanua avoids nicely.
Fautanua takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Almeida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
A nice combination there by Almeida.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Almeida misses.
Almeida throws a series of punches but Fautanua avoids them all with ease.
Almeida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Almeida slaps away a takedown attempt from Fautanua, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fautanua throws a left and a right that both miss
and Almeida counters with a left and a right that stings Fautanua.
Fautanua fails to land the takedown.
Almeida connects with the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Almeida. Those never looked like landing.
Fautanua tries to clinch up.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fautanua.
Almeida lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Almeida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fautanua at a distance.
Almeida goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fautanua has a takedown stuffed.
Danga de danga de dang - Almeida scores with a four punch combination!
Almeida fails to land with a series of punches.
Fautanua is looking to clinch but Almeida is avoiding it.
Almeida keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Fautanua looks to clinch
and Fautanua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Almeida lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Almeida.
Almeida is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Almeida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fautanua fails with the takedown
and Almeida counters with a series of strikes. Fautanua will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#
Fautanua is rocked!
Fautanua goes for a double leg but Almeida avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Almeida continues to drive forward.
Fautanua has his takedown stuffed
and Almeida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Almeida fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fautanua is out of range.
Ricardo Almeida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fautanua on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fautanua tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Almeida throws a right and a left that both miss.
Almeida attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Almeida really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Almeida lands with a cross.
Fautanua fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Almeida lands a jab to the nose.
Almeida misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fautanua seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Fautanua bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fautanua working the strikes but Almeida uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almeida keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Almeida is staying active underneath Fautanua, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Fautanua is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Fautanua is looking to take a break and control but Almeida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Almeida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Almeida trying to hold on to Fautanua's head to control him but Fautanua postures up.
Taulua Fautanua overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fautanua slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fautanua shoots in looking for a takedown but Almeida manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fautanua's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A combination from Almeida does no damage. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fautanua.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Almeida tries to escape but Fautanua is in control.
Fautanua misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Almeida tries to escape but Fautanua is in control. #SUB#
Fautanua is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Almeida has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fautanua is looking to take a break and control but Almeida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Fautanua thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #ES2#
Almeida throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4#
Almeida moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Almeida avoids the body shot from Fautanua.
A nice side step and Almeida releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A decent looking cross lands there for Almeida.
Fautanua misses with a straight right.
Fautanua misses with a head kick.
Fautanua takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Almeida misses with a two punch combination.
As Almeida tries to get set, Fautanua tries to push him back and clinch up but Almeida manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Fautanua gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fautanua is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Almeida dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
The fight stays on the outside here - Fautanua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Almeida.
Almeida pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fautanua back to the cage. Almeida follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Almeida throws a right hand that Fautanua ducks under and follows up with a left that Fautanua also avoids with ease.
Fautanua seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fautanua shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Almeida sprawls well. Almeida wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fautanua gets slowly back to his feet.
Almeida throws out a counter right but Fautanua avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Almeida scores with a body shot.
#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fautanua.
Danga de danga de dang - Almeida scores with a four punch combination!
Fautanua looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A right-left combo lands from Almeida.
A right-left combo lands from Almeida.
Almeida is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Fautanua tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Almeida swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taulua Fautanua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fautanua shoots in looking for a takedown but Almeida manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fautanua's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Almeida scores with a jab.
Fautanua takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fautanua changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Almeida tries to avoid it but Fautanua manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Almeida to the ground. Almeida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Almeida tries to close the distance and clinch but Fautanua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Almeida misses with a low kick as Fautanua jumps back.
Fautanua is looking to clinch.
Almeida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Almeida unleashes a big counter combination but Fautanua bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Almeida lands a slapping body shot.
Fautanua fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Almeida avoids it really well and circles away.
Almeida scores with a three punch combo!
Almeida throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Almeida. Those never looked like landing.
Almeida misses with a two punch combination.
#T3#
Fautanua takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fautanua fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Almeida avoids it really well and circles away.
Almeida misses with a leg kick.
Almeida stuffs the takedown.
Almeida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fautanua.
Almeida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Almeida lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Almeida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fautanua wants to clinch.
Almeida throws a counter combo.
Ricardo Almeida is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Fautanua throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Almeida's waist but Almeida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fautanua off to one side.
Almeida smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fautanua is defended easily by Almeida.
Almeida scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Almeida throws a right and a left that Fautanua avoids nicely.
Fautanua looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Almeida is fending him off so far but Fautanua persists. Nope, Almeida circles away and we're back to standing.
Fautanua with a poor takedown
and Almeida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taulua Fautanua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Almeida tries to land a leg kick but Fautanua saw it coming and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Almeida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Almeida 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 43:50
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 43:50
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Almeida!
Ricardo Almeida is the new featherweight champion!
Ricardo Almeida spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Taulua Fautanua stepped up to the mic, saying 'Losing is always a learning experience. I'll be better. I'll improve for sure!'.
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Event:
SFC 4: Fautanua x Brah
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Brah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fautanua is able to avoid easily.
Fautanua looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brah is fending him off so far but Fautanua persists. Nope, Brah circles away and we're back to standing.
Brah is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fautanua with a body shot.#TD#
Fautanua scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brah told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Brah is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fautanua is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brah knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brah is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Brah won't allow Fautanua to pass to mount.
Fautanua is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brah wants to get back to his feet.
Fautanua is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Fautanua controlling the pace. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brah trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fautanua ducks under a wild hook from Brah.
Fautanua scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL#
Fautanua forces Brah back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Fautanua is trying to trip Brah. He has hold of a leg but Brah is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fautanua persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Brah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fautanua is one step ahead there.
Fautanua stops Brah from standing up. #T3#
Fautanua looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brah is trying to keep Fautanua in close.
Fautanua's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fautanua trying to control but Brah is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brah wants to clinch.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
Fautanua gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Fautanua turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fautanua manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brah tries to bench press Fautanua off him but Fautanua keeps the position.
The strikes coming from Fautanua are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brah is not content to let Fautanua control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taulua Fautanua 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#
Fautanua closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brah circles away.#TD2#
Fautanua gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brah to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Brah showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fautanua looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fautanua is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brah is controlling him.
Fautanua looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Taulua Fautanua overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brah content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Fautanua controlling the position.
Brah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fautanua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fautanua is keeping the position for now.
Brah stopping the sweep attempt from Fautanua.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Brah gets a double leg takedown into Fautanua's guard.#SUB#
Fautanua is looking for a triangle but Brah pushes his legs off easily.
Fautanua trying to control the position.
#T2#
Brah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fautanua is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Fautanua had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brah defends it easily.
Fautanua bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brah's guard. #REVR#
Fautanua trying to control but Brah is working from the bottom.
Fautanua stays in close to Brah's body and controls the position. #T3#
Fautanua stopping the sweep attempt from Brah.
Fautanua postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fautanua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brah is keeping the position for now.
Brah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fautanua is one step ahead there.
Fautanua being controlled here momentarily.
Fautanua in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brah is trying to keep Fautanua in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fautanua wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fautanua avoids the head kick by Brah.
Brah misses with a straight left.
Brah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brah tries to clinch but Fautanua is having none of it. #TD2#
Brah drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fautanua wants to get back to his feet but Brah is dominant here and he's now got Fautanua's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgy Brah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Brah. Fautanua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fautanua is looking to clinch but Brah is avoiding it.
Fautanua shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brah pinned against the cage. Brah gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fautanua throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Brah counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Brah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Fautanua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fautanua looking for a sweep. Not yet Fautanua, not yet.
Brah trying to control but Fautanua is working from the bottom. #T1#
Brah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brah must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fautanua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fautanua has control of Brah's left arm, preventing Brah from doing any damage.
Fautanua continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fautanua moves away.
Fautanua seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fautanua fails with a takedown attempt.
Fautanua avoids the body shot from Brah.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fautanua shoots in looking for a takedown. Brah tries to sprawl out of it but Fautanua keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brah manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taulua Fautanua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fautanua has a takedown stuffed.
Brah appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Brah gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fautanua to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Brah wants to stand but Fautanua is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brah is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Brah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brah is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fautanua missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Fautanua won't allow Brah to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Fautanua gets in close and instigates a clinch. #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.#BC#
Fautanua breaks the clinch.
Taulua Fautanua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Fautanua is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brah's half guard.
Fautanua trying to control the action but Brah is working from the bottom.
Brah is pressing down on Fautanua's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brah is trying to control the position but Fautanua postures up.
Fautanua throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brah works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fautanua prevents Brah from getting back to his feet.
Brah is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Taulua Fautanua did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Fautanua looks to land a combination but Brah avoids it well.
Despite the aggression on Brah's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fautanua looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brah throws a body punch but Fautanua moves out of range. #CL#
Fautanua rushes Brah and presses him up against the cage.
Fautanua displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brah up against the cage.#BC2#
Brah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Fautanua 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.
Fautanua trying to control but Brah is working from the bottom. #T1#
Brah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fautanua manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Brah in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fautanua keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully.
Fautanua trying to keep a closed guard but Brah is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brah throwing strikes from guard but Fautanua blocks nicely.
Brah content to stall in guard here.
Fautanua wants to sweep here but Brah controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brah throws a push kick but Fautanua slaps the foot to one side.
Fautanua throws a head kick but Brah moves out of range.
#T3#
Fautanua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Fautanua misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Brah throws a series of punches but Fautanua moves out of range.
Fautanua shoots in looking for a takedown but Brah manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fautanua's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Brah throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fautanua was covering up waiting for the punch and Brah finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brah postures up.
Fautanua managing to control the position.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Fautanua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Brah showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fautanua is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fautanua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fautanua keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Edgy Brah will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Fautanua tries to bum rush Brah with a series of wild strikes but Brah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fautanua misses the jab.
Fautanua changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brah tries to avoid it but Fautanua manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brah to the ground. Brah escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fautanua.
Fautanua shoots in but no luck this time.
Edgy Brah seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Brah shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fautanua's guard.#ES#
Fautanua wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taulua Fautanua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fautanua takes one to the side of the head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Brah looks to score with a jab to the body but Fautanua is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brah looks to score with a jab to the body but Fautanua is just out of range.#T1##TD#
Fautanua throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brah was covering up waiting for the punch and Fautanua finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fautanua slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Brah looking for a guillotine here but Fautanua defends easily.
Brah looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Fautanua lands a couple of digs.
Fautanua trying to control but Brah is working from the bottom.
Brah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fautanua is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Fautanua throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brah was covering up waiting for the punch and Fautanua finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T3#
Fautanua lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fautanua accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fautanua preventing the sweep.
Fautanua is standing up over Brah. Brah looks to escape but Fautanua dives into side control.
Brah tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Fautanua presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Brah is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T4#
Fautanua wants to control the pace but Brah is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by Fautanua.
Fautanua can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brah is looking to escape.
Fautanua controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fautanua's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taulua Fautanua showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fautanua 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 48:47
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 48:48
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Taulua Fautanua!
Taulua Fautanua is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Taulua Fautanua started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Edgy Brah spoke after the fight, saying 'You probably get your information from the library!'.
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SFC 2: Dugan x Lard
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Alddo missing with a left hand there. Fautanua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alddo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fautanua connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Alddo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Alddo working the ground and pound from side control.
Fautanua regains half guard.
Fautanua keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Alddo there.
Fautanua tries to get to full guard but Alddo has control of the leg.
Fautanua taking some punishment here, with Alddo in his half guard.
Fautanua avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alddo.
Fautanua manages to get to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alddo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Alddo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alddo postures up and lands a big shot to Fautanua's brow.
Alddo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alddo preventing the sweep.
Fautanua pulls Alddo in close to prevent any damage.
Alddo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fautanua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fautanua tries to strike from the bottom.
Alddo wants to control from the top but Fautanua keeps moving.
Fautanua working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alddo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fautanua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Alddo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fautanua will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Alddo shoots in and bounces Fautanua off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fautanua is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fautanua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alddo.
Alddo throws an elbow that misses. Fautanua uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alddo's guard. Nice move by Fautanua!#REVR#
Fautanua postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alddo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fautanua looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Fautanua trying to control but Alddo is working from the bottom.
Fautanua looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fautanua postures up and lands a big shot to Alddo's brow. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alddo seems keen to control Fautanua's posture.
Fautanua showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fautanua wants to pass the guard but Alddo is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fautanua trying to control but Alddo is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fautanua throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jouzee Alddo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Alddo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fautanua counters with a left to the body.
Alddo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fautanua is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alddo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fautanua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alddo wants to counter with a clinch but Fautanua pushes him away.#CL#
Fautanua closes the distance and clinches.
Alddo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fautanua.
Fautanua is struggling to control the position.
Alddo is trying to force a seperation but Fautanua has the dominant position.
Alddo tries to work over Fautanua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Fautanua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Alddo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fautanua is pressed up against the cage. Alddo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fautanua down to the mat. Fautanua avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alddo shoots in for a takedown but Fautanua shows good takedown defense.
Taulua Fautanua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jouzee Alddo.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Fautanua or perhaps it was just good defense by Alddo, which made it look bad.
Fautanua stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fautanua wants it to stay on the feet.
Fautanua drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alddo sprawls and moves away.
Fautanua keeps Alddo at a distance using the push kick.
Fautanua gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alddo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fautanua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fautanua misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alddo scores with a shot to the body.
Alddo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fautanua sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alddo somewhat.
Alddo misses with the combination.
Alddo is breathing heavily.
Alddo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch lands to the side of Fautanua 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Alddo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fautanua.
Alddo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Fautanua decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alddo can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!
Fautanua takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fautanua is trying to control. Alddo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fautanua is controlling the pace.
Fautanua wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alddo keeps working. #T3#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fautanua connects with a body shot.
Alddo has a takedown stuffed.
Taulua Fautanua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fautanua shoots in and drives through. Alddo sprawls well.
Alddo drops his hands momentarily and Fautanua takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Fautanua swats away the attempt to clinch by Alddo.
Alddo closes the distance and clinches up with Fautanua, looking for a takedown. Alddo pushes Fautanua against the cage but Fautanua circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Alddo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fautanua avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alddo.
Alddo looks to land a strike but Fautanua avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Alddo stopping the sweep attempt from Fautanua.
Fautanua scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Alddo trying to control the position from guard on top but Fautanua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fautanua is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taulua Fautanua dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fautanua shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alddo as he avoids it easily.
Alddo fails with a takedown attempt.
Alddo shoots in looking for a takedown. Fautanua tries to sprawl out of it but Alddo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fautanua manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Fautanua shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fautanua was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Alddo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Fautanua presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fautanua trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Alddo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Alddo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fautanua. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fautanua postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Alddo looks a forlorn figure.
Fautanua controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fautanua's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Alddo flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
#T2#
Fautanua cracks Alddo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fautanua lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Alddo hang on?
Fautanua looking to control but Alddo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fautanua landing shots from mount.
Fautanua landing shots from mount.
Fautanua unloads with some shots from mount but Alddo bucks and avoids them well.
Taulua Fautanua overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Fautanua is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Alddo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Alddo shrugs it off. #T3#
Alddo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fautanua lands with some strikes.#SUB#
Fautanua goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Alddo is on top in guard.
Fautanua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fautanua is trying to control the position but Alddo postures up.
Fautanua lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fautanua showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Alddo wants to sweep here but Fautanua controlling him for the moment.
Fautanua wants to control from the top but Alddo keeps moving.
Fautanua throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alddo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fautanua trying to control but Alddo is working from the bottom.
Alddo keeping full guard, as Fautanua tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taulua Fautanua showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fautanua 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taulua Fautanua!
Taulua Fautanua decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Fautanua shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Garza manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Garza really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fautanua is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fautanua controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fautanua lands a couple of digs.
Fautanua slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fautanua postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fautanua cracks Garza with a solid left hand.
Garza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fautanua not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Fautanua with a nice head shot there.
Fautanua controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Garza is trying to control the position but Fautanua postures up.
Fautanua controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU2#
Fautanua gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Fautanua closes the distance and clinches.
Garza has Fautanua pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fautanua manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Garza is trying to pull guard but Fautanua turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2##TD2#
Fautanua is trying to trip Garza. He has hold of a leg but Garza is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fautanua persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Garza is breathing heavily.
Fautanua postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Garza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fautanua controlling from the top position.
Garza looking for a sweep. Not yet Garza, not yet.
Garza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fautanua controls the pace.
It looks like Fautanua might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Garza will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fautanua's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fautanua is in close to Garza's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Fautanua controls from within his opponent's guard.
Garza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fautanua is one step ahead there.
Fautanua stays in close to Garza's body and controls the position.
Fautanua is in close to Garza's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fautanua is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Fautanua thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Garza looking for a sweep. Not yet Garza, not yet.
Fautanua controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fautanua has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garza has momentary wrist control but Fautanua slips an elbow through the middle.
Fautanua 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.
Fautanua preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garza being controlled here, momentarily.
Fautanua advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taulua Fautanua dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Fautanua avoids the head kick by Garza.
#TD2#
Fautanua shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Garza napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Garza bucks up and tries to throw Fautanua off but instead Fautanua has got his back!
Garza knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fautanua on the ground.
Fautanua biding his time, controlling Garza.
Fautanua scores with punches and elbows. #ROC2#
Garza is rocked!
Fautanua is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Oh Garza is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fautanua scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Garza is looking for a way out. #SUB2#
Fautanua working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Garza is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Fautanua has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Garza taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Taulua Fautanua!
Taulua Fautanua 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Fautanua fails with the takedown
and Richard counters with a straight right hand.
Fautanua throws a low kick but Richard moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Fautanua throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Richard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fautanua is in Richard's guard.#SUB#
Richard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fautanua defends it easily.
Fautanua controlling from the top position.
Richard is looking to sweep but instead, Fautanua has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Fautanua.
Richard punching from the bottom.
#T1#
Fautanua controlling the pace.
Richard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fautanua on the ground.
Richard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fautanua lands with a punch from half guard.
Fautanua is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Richard wants to get back to full guard but Fautanua has passed into side control.
Richard is being controlled here. #T2#
Fautanua's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Richard wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#SUB2#
Fautanua is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Richard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fautanua is staying tight to Richard's torso, preventing him from escaping.
It looks like Fautanua might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Richard is trying to buck Fautanua off.#T3#
Richard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fautanua wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Richard takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fautanua has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fautanua cracks Richard with a big right hand but Richard just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SU2#
Fautanua decides to stand up, so the ref orders Richard to his feet. #TD2#
Fautanua fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Richard sprawls well initially but Fautanua persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Richard wants to stand back up but Fautanua manages to pass into side control.
Fautanua scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Richard to see if he's OK.
Fautanua controls the position.#T4##SUB2#
Fautanua has hold of Richard's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Richard tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Fautanua cranks the arm and Richard screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Richard, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Taulua Fautanua!
In his post fight interview, Taulua Fautanua started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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