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Event:
Chaos FC 24
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Favorton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhan connects with a body shot.
Zhan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Favorton was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhan.
Zhan with a hook.
Zhan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Favortons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zhan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Favorton throws a big counter combination but Zhan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jab from Zhan.
Favorton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
A combination from Favorton does no damage.
Zhan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Favorton.
A big right from Zhan misses.
Zhan throws a hook but Favorton blocks it.
Zhan throws a jab when Favorton was well out of range.
Favorton closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Zhan does it's job there.
Favorton walks into a jab.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Favorton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Favorton ducks under a wild hook from Zhan.
Zhan ducks under a wild hook from Favorton.
Zhan avoids the body shot from Favorton.
Favorton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Favorton cracks a nice hook into Zhan's ribs.
Zhan misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Favorton. Those never looked like landing.
A cross from Zhan lands.
Favorton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhan throws out the jab.
Zhan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Favorton moves away.
Favorton throws a right and a left that Zhan avoids nicely.
Nice jab there from Zhan.
Favorton takes one to the chin there.
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!
Zhan connects with a body shot that sends Favorton's belly button to the back.#T2#
Favorton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zhan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Favorton misses the target.
Favorton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhan.
A big left from Zhan misses.
Favorton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Favorton throws a body shot but no joy.
Favorton swings widly with a right hand
and Zhan counters with a huge left! Favorton is in big trouble! He's backing up but Zhan isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Favorton from any more damage. A dominating finish by Zhan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kondo Zhan!
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Event:
Chaos FC 22
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Lopez walks into a jab.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
As Lopez looks to move away, Favorton throws a big counter combo but Lopez just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Lopez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Favorton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lopez is in Favorton's guard.
Lopez stopping the sweep attempt from Favorton.
Lopez content to stall in guard here.
Lopez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Favorton is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lopez wants to stand but Favorton is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1##SUB#
Favorton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Favorton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lopez is aware though and is defending well.
Lopez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Favorton wants to control but Lopez postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Favorton tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Lopez decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Favorton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#TD2#
Lopez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Favorton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU2#
Lopez stands up from Favorton's guard - Lopez perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Lopez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ROC2#
Favorton is rocked!#T3#
Lopez trying to control the pace.
Oh Favorton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lopez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lopez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lopez is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Favorton is hurt! He's hurt bad - Lopez fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Favorton from any more punishment! Congratulations to Lopez! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Lopez!
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Event:
Chaos FC 19
Date: Nov 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Hill thumps Favorton with a low kick.
Favorton misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Hill counters by clinching up.
Favorton tries a body shot but Hill blocks it.
Hill just leaning against Favorton, taking a breather.
Favorton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Hill has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Favorton is trying to keep an underhook but Hill manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hill with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hill thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Favorton's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hill lands a nice short elbow.
Favorton trying to hold on to Hill's head to control him but Hill postures up.
#SUB#
Favorton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hill connects with a nice short shot to Favorton's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Favorton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1##SUB2#
Hill is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ground and pound from Hill.
Hill passes to full mount!
Favorton tries to hold on but Hill pushes him away.
Favorton is trying to escape the mount.
Hill landing shots from mount.
Favorton is trying desperately to improve position.
Favorton tries to lock up and control but Hill gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Hill controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Hill moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Favorton has worked his arm free - good work by Favorton!
Hill creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hill laying and praying for a moment but Favorton takes advantage and regains half guard.
Hill really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Favorton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hill trying to pass the guard but Favorton defending well. #SUB2#
Hill is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Favorton is just riding it out for now. Hill eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Favorton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Favorton actively working from the bottom here.
Hill lands strikes from half guard.
Favorton is looking to control Hill's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Favorton avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Favorton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hill pulls his head out easily.
Favorton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hill keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Favorton's head.#SUB#
Favorton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hill throws an elbow that misses. Favorton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hill's guard. Nice move by Favorton!#REVR##T4#
Favorton trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Hill looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Favorton puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #ES2#
Hill manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Favorton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Favorton misses with an uppercut.
Favorton misses with an uppercut.
Favorton misses with a shot to the body
and Hill counters with a stiff right hand.
Favorton looks to throw the jab but Hill is out of range.
Hill looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Hill dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Favorton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Hill gets a clinch.
Hill lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Favorton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hill tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hill has a couple of punches blocked by Favorton.
Hill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Favorton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hill is struggling to control the position.
Hill prevents a body shot from Favorton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Favorton blocks the elbow strike.
Hill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Favorton jumps guard but Hill stands there with Favorton around his waist. Favorton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Hill breaks from the clinch.
Hill lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hill misses with a hook.
Hill connects with the punch.
Hill throws a right hand that Favorton ducks under and follows up with a left that Favorton also avoids with ease.
A lazy left from Favorton finds it's target.
Ryan Favorton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hill slips under a jab from Favorton.
Favorton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Favorton looks to score with a jab to the body but Hill is just out of range.
Hill tries to counter by closing the distance.
Favorton defending well as Hill loads up on a big left hand.
Hill throws a solid leg kick but Favorton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hill.#T2#
Favorton throws a nice looking combination but Hill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Favorton throws out the jab.
Favorton throws a nice looking combination but Hill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Favorton misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Favorton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Favorton scores with a punch to the head.
Hill misses with a straight right.
Favorton scores with a decent looking hook.
Favorton throws a big shot that misses.
Hill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Favorton manages to avoid it.#T3#
Favorton misses with a double jab
and Hill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Hill moves into range and clinches up with Favorton.
Favorton has had enough of the clinch but Hill keeps him there for the moment.
Hill misses with an elbow strike.
Hill leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hill blocks an uppercut.
Favorton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hill creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Favorton's defenses. #TD2#
Hill lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Favorton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lucas Hill has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hill wants to free his trapped foot but Favorton is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Favorton has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hill. Oh but Favorton has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hill goes limp - he's gone! Favorton jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ryan Favorton!
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Event:
Chaos FC 15
Date: Oct 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Peterson misses with a hook. Favorton ducked under it nicely.
Favorton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Peterson thows a leg kick but Favorton checks it
and Favorton counters with a one-two to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Favorton. Those never looked like landing.
Favorton looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.
Peterson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Favorton misses with a wild combination.
Favorton throws a series of punches but Peterson moves out of range.
Eli Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Favorton misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Peterson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Favorton, pushing him back against the ropes.
Peterson gets through Favorton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Peterson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Favorton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #BC#
Peterson breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Peterson coming out on top.#T1#
Peterson motions for Favorton to come forward. Peterson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #KD#
Peterson lands a big uppercut and Favorton crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Favorton looks OK. Peterson waves Favorton back to his feet!#ROC#
Favorton is rocked!#CL#
Peterson rushes Favorton and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Favorton is still on wobbly legs! Can Peterson finish him?#BC#
Peterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Favorton is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Peterson doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Favorton crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Favorton's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eli Peterson!
A relieved looking Eli Peterson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Chaos FC 12
Date: Oct 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Aromdee misses with an uppercut. Favorton saw that one coming.#CL2#
Aromdee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Favorton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Favorton can't find room to land a body shot as Aromdee controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aromdee.
Aromdee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Aromdee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aromdee is leaning against Favorton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Aromdee.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Favorton is trying to break the clinch but Aromdee has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Aromdee works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Favorton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aromdee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aromdee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Favorton is trying to control the position but Aromdee postures up.
Aromdee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Favorton wants to sweep here but Aromdee controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Favorton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aromdee defends it easily.
Favorton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Favorton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aromdee defends well.
Favorton controls Aromdee momentarily but Aromdee frees himself. #T2##SUB#
Aromdee is posturing up here but Favorton has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Aromdee tries to roll out but it's too tight and Aromdee has to tap! Slick submission there by Favorton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Favorton!
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Event:
Chaos FC 10
Date: Oct 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Aromdee avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Aromdee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aromdee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aromdee looks to land a combination but Favorton avoids it well.
A big left from Aromdee misses.
Aromdee takes a swing at Favorton's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Aromdee.
Favorton misses with a double jab.
A big left from Aromdee misses.
Aromdee jabs at Favorton's body.
Favorton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Favorton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aromdee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aromdee scores with a body shot.
Aromdee avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Favorton looks up at the clock. Bad move! Aromdee lands a right hand from hell, dropping Favorton. Aromdee pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaan Aromdee!
Kaan Aromdee decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Chaos FC 8
Date: Sep 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Hilton pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Favorton back to the cage. Hilton follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Favorton moves out of range as Hilton strikes.
A swing and a miss from Hilton.
Hilton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hilton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Hilton rushes Favorton and presses him up against the cage.
Hilton just leaning against Favorton, taking a breather.
Hilton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Favorton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Hilton manages to break the clinch.
Favorton tests Hilton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Favorton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hilton throws out the jab.
Favorton defending well as Hilton loads up on a big left hand.
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!
Some wild striking there from Favorton.
#CL2#
Hilton closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Hilton lands a nice uppercut.
Favorton is trying to maintain a safe position but Hilton gets an underhook and turns Favorton into the cage.#BC2#
Hilton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hilton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hilton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Favorton moves out of range as Hilton strikes.
Favorton is looking for a counter combo.
Favorton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Favorton thuds a left hand into Hilton's body.
Hilton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Favorton was well out of range. Poor timing from Hilton.
Favorton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Hilton misses its intended target.
Favorton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#ROC2#
Favorton is rocked!
Hilton finds Favorton's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Favorton flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Hilton lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Favorton will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Milton Hilton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Favorton moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Goldberg walks into a left hand.
Favorton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goldberg doesn't seem bothered though.
Favorton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Favorton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Goldberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Favorton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Favorton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goldberg circles away quickly and effectively.
Favorton throws a nice looking combination but Goldberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goldberg is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Favorton.
Favorton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldberg avoids the body shot from Favorton.
Goldberg went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Favorton scores with a nice strike.
Favorton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
Favorton lands a body shot.
Favorton misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Goldberg counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Goldberg ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Goldberg no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Goldberg managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Goldberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from Goldberg's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Goldberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goldberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Goldberg controlling Favorton's posture.
Goldberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goldberg has Favorton pulled in close to control his posture.
Goldberg really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Goldberg'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.
Goldberg keeping moving, preventing Favorton from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Goldberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Favorton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goldberg keeping moving, preventing Favorton from controlling successfully.
Favorton wants to pass the guard but Goldberg is keeping the position.
Goldberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Goldberg, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Goldberg throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Favorton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Goldberg is in Favorton's guard.#T4##SUB2#
Favorton working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Goldberg has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Goldberg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Favorton defends it well.
Favorton is refusing to be controlled, as Goldberg sits in half guard.
Goldberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Favorton actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Goldberg wants to work for an arm triangle but Favorton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Favorton looking for a kimura from the bottom but Goldberg passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Favorton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Favorton throws a good cross that connects.
Favorton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goldberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Goldberg has managed to clinch.
Favorton tries to work over Goldberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Goldberg successfully pulls guard.
Goldberg wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Favorton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Favorton trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Goldberg manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Goldberg trying to control but Favorton is working from the bottom. #T1#
Favorton is trying to control the position but Goldberg postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Favorton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Favorton is looking for a triangle but Goldberg pushes his legs off easily.
Goldberg wants to control from the top but Favorton keeps moving. #SUB2#
Favorton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goldberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goldberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #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.
Goldberg pushing down on Favorton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Goldberg seems to be working for a kimura but Favorton defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Favorton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goldberg pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Goldberg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Goldberg seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Goldberg wants to work for an arm triangle but Favorton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Favorton is refusing to be controlled, as Goldberg sits in half guard. #SUB#
Goldberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Favorton is just riding it out for now. Goldberg eventually gives up the hold.
Favorton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goldberg is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Goldberg is trying to work for a kimura but Favorton is defending well.
#SUB#
Goldberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Favorton won't allow Goldberg to pass to mount.
Favorton wants to improve his position but Goldberg is controlling well.
Goldberg is pressing down on Favorton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Favorton is holding on for now. #SUB#
Goldberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Favorton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goldberg.
Favorton tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Favorton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shlomo Goldberg dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Favorton misses the shot to the body.
Favorton connects with the punch.
Favorton throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Goldberg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goldberg.
Goldberg looking to pass the guard.
Goldberg is pushing down on Favorton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Favorton is fighting to maintain full guard but Goldberg has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Goldberg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Favorton sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Favorton looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg throwing shots but Favorton is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Goldberg is working for a kimura but Favorton is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##SUB#
Goldberg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Favorton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goldberg is thwarting Favorton's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Goldberg in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Goldberg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Favorton has managed to free his arm - good work. #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.#SUB#
Goldberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Favorton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goldberg. #SUB#
Goldberg looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Goldberg trying to pass the guard but Favorton defending well. #T3#
Favorton is looking to control Goldberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Favorton avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Favorton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goldberg pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Goldberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Goldberg is keen to just control but Favorton is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Goldberg wants to work for an arm triangle but Favorton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Favorton is trying to control but Goldberg passes into side control!
Favorton tries to buck Goldberg off but Goldberg is having none of it.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Favorton is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Favorton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goldberg's best efforts.
Goldberg is keen to just control but Favorton is a slippery customer.
Favorton tries to get to full guard but Goldberg has control of the leg.
Goldberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Goldberg is trying to control. Favorton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shlomo Goldberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Goldberg seems to be working for a kimura but Favorton defends the submission attempt.
Favorton trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Favorton is defending against the submission attempts here by Goldberg.
Favorton wants to improve his position but Goldberg is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shlomo Goldberg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goldberg 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shlomo Goldberg!
Shlomo Goldberg 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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