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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Faioanaka darts in trying to clinch
and Panties counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Faioanaka throws a sloppy head kick and Panties moves out of range easily.
Faioanaka with a poor takedown
and Panties counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panties misses with a hook. Faioanaka ducked under it nicely.
Faioanaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panties.
Faioanaka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Faioanaka dives in for a single leg takedown but Panties sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Panties scores with a body shot.
Faioanaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Panties swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Panties stuns Faioanaka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faioanaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Panties cracks a nice hook into Faioanaka's ribs.
Drops Panties seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faioanaka is breathing heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Panties, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panties lands a right hook to the body.
Panties throws a monster overhand right that drops Faioanaka! Panties follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drops Panties!
A very excited looking Drops Panties rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Faioanaka shoots in looking for a takedown. Bly tries to sprawl out of it but Faioanaka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bly throws a head kick that misses.
Bly lands a glancing blow to the side of Faioanaka's head.
Bly throws a nice looking combination but Faioanaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mario Bly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Faioanaka clinches with his opponent.
Faioanaka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Faioanaka tries to score a body lock takedown but Bly shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Faioanaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Faioanaka rushes Bly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Faioanaka tries for a takedown but Bly manages to get underhooks.
Mario Bly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryu Faioanaka.#TD2#
Faioanaka decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faioanaka throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bly wanted to stand there but Faioanaka had control of the position.
Faioanaka has his hands on Bly's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Faioanaka wants to sweep but no luck.
Bly wants to stand but Faioanaka is controlling his posture from full guard. #ES2#
Faioanaka pushes Bly off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2#
Faioanaka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Faioanaka keeps control of Bly as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bly wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Bly takes a shot to the head.
Faioanaka can't get the takedown.
Bly is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bly is trying to break the clinch but Faioanaka has him pressed against the cage.
Bly stops a takedown attempt from Faioanaka.
Bly looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Faioanaka lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD2#
Faioanaka has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bly clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faioanaka controls the action.
Faioanaka missing with punches from the back. #T3##SUB2#
Faioanaka looking for the choke from the back.
Faioanaka controlling the position well here. Bly rolled but Faioanaka kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Faioanaka thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Faioanaka is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bly is defending well though. Faioanaka let's go of the attempt for now.
Faioanaka keeps control of the position easily here as Bly tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Bly's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Faioanaka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Faioanaka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bly as he avoids it easily.
Bly feints a jab promting Faioanaka to slip. Bly then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Faioanaka slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mario Bly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bly lands a nice hook to Faioanaka's body. Faioanaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Faioanaka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bly.
Bly stalks Faioanaka and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Faioanaka's face. Faioanaka staggers backwards, shaken.
Bly lands a glancing blow to the side of Faioanaka's head.
Bly fails to land with a series of punches.
Faioanaka tries for a takedown but Bly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bly misses with a two punch combination.
Bly lands a nice leg kick that just misses Faioanaka's sensitive parts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bly looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Faioanaka has a takedown stuffed.
Mario Bly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryu Faioanaka.
Faioanaka shoots in for a takedown but Bly shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mario Bly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Bly tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bly.
Bly lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Faioanaka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bly as he jumps to the side.
Faioanaka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Faioanaka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bly defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Faioanaka.
Decent striking displayed by Bly there.
Faioanaka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bly.
Bly tests Faioanaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Bly.
Faioanaka misses with a takedown attempt - Bly sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Faioanaka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bly defends it nicely.
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!
Bly throws a nice inside leg kick.
Faioanaka shoots in looking for a takedown. Bly tries to sprawl out of it but Faioanaka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Bly wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Faioanaka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bly is fending him off so far but Faioanaka persists. Nope, Bly circles away and we're back to standing.
Bly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Faioanakas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3##CL2#
Faioanaka moves into the clinch successfully.
Bly working aggressively here.
Faioanaka digs a right hand underneath Bly's ribcage. Bly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Faioanaka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bly tries to break free but Faioanaka pushes him back against the cage.
Faioanaka tries to score a body lock takedown but Bly shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faioanaka can do to turn this around?
Faioanaka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Faioanaka lands a knee to the body.
Faioanaka has Bly pressed against the cage, preventing Bly from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bly is trying to break the clinch but Faioanaka has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Faioanaka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bly or not.
Faioanaka is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bly is defending well.
Faioanaka drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bly pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Bly gets tackled into the cage by Faioanaka. Faioanaka maintains the clinch.
Faioanaka prevents Bly from breaking the clinch.
Faioanaka fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Faioanaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Faioanaka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bly keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bly lands a leg kick that knocks Faioanaka off balance momentarily.
Bly fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Faioanaka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Bly dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Bly digs a good hook to Faioanaka's body.
Bly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Faioanaka shoots in for a double leg but Bly sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bly is looking to slow Faioanaka down with leg kicks.
Bly throws a nice looking combination but Faioanaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Faioanaka has closed the distance and engaged Bly in a clinch.
Bly wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Faioanaka has him pressed against the cage.
Faioanaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bly's defenses. #TD2#
Faioanaka pulls guard.
Faioanaka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SU2#
Faioanaka stands up out of the half guard. #CL2#
Faioanaka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD2#
Faioanaka drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Bly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Faioanaka has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bly would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Faioanaka lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Faioanaka controlling from the top position. #T2##SU2#
Faioanaka stands up from Bly's guard - Faioanaka perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bly lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
Faioanaka has Bly up against the cage in a clinch.
Bly is trying to break the clinch but Faioanaka is controlling him.
Faioanaka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bly wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Bly is trying to break free.
Faioanaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bly in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Faioanaka is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bly is defending well.
Mario Bly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryu Faioanaka.
Faioanaka drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bly gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Faioanaka manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bly wants to stand and escape but instead Faioanaka has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Faioanaka sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ryu Faioanaka has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Bly controls Faioanaka momentarily but Faioanaka frees himself.
Faioanaka showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Faioanaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Faioanaka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Faioanaka!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Johnson seems content to control.
Faioanaka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Faioanaka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Faioanaka is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faioanaka throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson prevents Faioanaka from improving his position.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Faioanaka keeps working. #T1#
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Faioanaka is defending well.
Faioanaka wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson is keen to just control but Faioanaka is a slippery customer.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Faioanaka's head.
Johnson content to control rather than advance.
Johnson throws a strike but Faioanaka avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#ES2#
Faioanaka manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Johnson shoots and misses #CL2#
and Faioanaka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Faioanaka. #TD#
Johnson pulls Faioanaka into guard.
Faioanaka forces his way into half guard.
Johnson is looking to control Faioanaka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Johnson wants to control but Faioanaka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Faioanaka is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson pushes Faioanaka off but Faioanaka dives into side control.
#T3#
Faioanaka working the ground and pound but Johnson is defending the strikes.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Faioanaka advances to mount.
Faioanaka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnson is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Faioanaka looking to secure an arm triangle but Johnson defends it well. #SUB2#
Faioanaka jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Johnson manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T4#
The referee asks Faioanaka politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Faioanaka prefers to stall for the moment though.#SU2#
Faioanaka decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Faioanaka lands a right hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Faioanaka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Faioanaka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Faioanaka dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Faioanaka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Faioanaka gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Faioanaka manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Faioanaka has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Johnson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Faioanaka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Faioanaka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Faioanaka has him pressed against the cage.
Faioanaka is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Terell Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryu Faioanaka.
Johnson avoiding damage.
Faioanaka misses with a body punch.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Faioanaka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Faioanaka wants a takedown.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Faioanaka has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2##TD2#
Faioanaka pulls guard.
Faioanaka has a closed guard, preventing Johnson from standing up. #SUB#
Johnson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Faioanaka is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johnson, into his guard. #REVB#
Johnson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Faioanaka puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SU2#
Faioanaka decides to stand up. #T3#
Johnson tries for a takedown but Faioanaka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Faioanaka was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Faioanaka. #CL2#
Faioanaka has managed to clinch.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Faioanaka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Faioanaka misses with a takedown attempt
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Faioanaka shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Faioanaka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Faioanaka manages to circle out of the way.
Faioanaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Faioanaka. Faioanaka maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Faioanaka jumps into guard, dragging Johnson to the mat.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Faioanaka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB2#
Faioanaka is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Faioanaka has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Faioanaka being controlled here, momentarily.
Faioanaka wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Faioanaka on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Faioanaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Faioanaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Faioanaka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Faioanaka circles away.
Faioanaka doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Faioanaka tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Terell Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryu Faioanaka.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Faioanaka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Faioanaka is controlling him.
Faioanaka landing knees to the body.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Faioanaka has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Faioanaka after a bit of a struggle.
Faioanaka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Faioanaka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Faioanaka drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
#TD2#
Faioanaka drags the fight down to the ground.
Faioanaka looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Faioanaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Faioanaka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Faioanaka stands and steps away. Johnson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Johnson lands a high kick!
Faioanaka sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Faioanaka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Faioanaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3#
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Faioanaka rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Faioanaka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Faioanaka ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Faioanaka no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES2#
Faioanaka pushes Johnson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Faioanaka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Faioanaka ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Faioanaka drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
#T4#
Faioanaka goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Faioanaka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Faioanaka gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Faioanaka.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Faioanaka is defended easily by Johnson.
Terell Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryu Faioanaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faioanaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Faioanaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Faioanaka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Faioanaka!
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Event:
GRS 180
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Faioanaka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Heikkinen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Heikkinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#KD#
Heikkinen steps into range and cracks Faioanaka with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Faioanaka flops backwards and Heikkinen dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#
Faioanaka is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Faioanaka is looking to stand up but Heikkinen isn't so interested in that idea.
Faioanaka is still in real trouble! Can Heikkinen finish him?
Heikkinen arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Faioanaka's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Juho Heikkinen!
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Event:
RS 178
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Johnson rushes Faioanaka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Johnson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB#
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Faioanaka is defending well.
Johnson is putting a hurting on Faioanaka here, landing some big shots from side control.
Faioanaka is looking for a sweep.
Faioanaka regains half guard.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Faioanaka is defending the position.
Johnson blocks the strikes from Faioanaka.
Faioanaka trying to control but Johnson postures up.
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. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Faioanaka's temple. #T1#
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#
Faioanaka is rocked!
Faioanaka has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA New York. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Johnson scores with a big shot! Faioanaka's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Faioanaka! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Johnson!
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Event:
RS 172 Power Slam
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Ciesto shoots in but no luck this time.
Ciesto looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Ciesto shoots in and drives through. Faioanaka sprawls well.
Faioanaka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ciesto.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fiato Ciesto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ciesto checks a leg kick.
Ciesto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Faioanaka tries to avoid it but Ciesto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Faioanaka to the ground. Faioanaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ciesto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Faioanaka looks for a takedown but Ciesto sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Faioanaka with that takedown attempt.
Faioanaka looks for a takedown but Ciesto sprawls well.#T1#
Ciesto blocks a head kick by Faioanaka.
Ciesto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Faioanaka's waist but Faioanaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ciesto off to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Faioanaka is defended easily by Ciesto.
A quick step to the side and Ciesto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been informed that Faioanaka has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fiato Ciesto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ciesto connects with a single shot there.#TD#
Ciesto decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Faioanaka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ciesto.
Ciesto wants to control but Faioanaka is keeping him busy. #T2#
Ciesto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Faioanaka tries to roll over but Ciesto keeps him under control.
Ciesto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ciesto is looking to take a break and control but Faioanaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ciesto is looking to advance position but Faioanaka won't allow it. #SUB#
Ciesto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Faioanaka has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Faioanaka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ciesto scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ciesto trying to control the action but Faioanaka is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faioanaka wants to get back to full guard.
Ciesto has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ciesto controlling the action here. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ciesto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ciesto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Faioanaka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Faioanaka trying to hold on to Ciesto's head to control him but Ciesto postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Ciesto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ciesto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fiato Ciesto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Ciesto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Faioanaka sprawls well initially but Ciesto persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Ciesto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Faioanaka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ciesto.
Ciesto trying to control from half guard but Faioanaka is working away.
Faioanaka manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciesto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Ciesto wants to control from the top but Faioanaka keeps moving.
Fiato Ciesto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Faioanaka 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.
Ciesto looking to pass the guard.
Faioanaka working a defensive guard here.
Ciesto tries to free his leg and advance position but Faioanaka is retaining full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Faioanaka keeping moving, preventing Ciesto from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Ciesto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Faioanaka.
Faioanaka fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Ciesto. No joy for Faioanaka on that attempt.
Ciesto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Faioanaka dives in for a single leg takedown but Ciesto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fiato Ciesto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryu Faioanaka.
Good standup being displayed there by Ciesto as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Faioanaka tries to sprawl but Ciesto drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Faioanaka pushes Ciesto off but Ciesto dives into side control.
#T3#
Faioanaka struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Ciesto is trying to get an arm triangle but Faioanaka is defending well.
Faioanaka wants to control but Ciesto postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ciesto has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ciesto scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T4#
Ciesto raining down shots from the mount!
Faioanaka wants to control but Ciesto is having none of it.#SUB#
Ciesto with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ciesto unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fiato Ciesto dominated that second round.
That's time! Ciesto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Ciesto dives in and grabs Faioanaka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Faioanaka pushes down on Ciesto's head and hops out.
Ciesto shoots for a double leg takedown but Faioanaka sprawls well. He's pushed Ciesto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Faioanaka shoots in for a takedown but Ciesto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fiato Ciesto is winning the standup battle so far.
Faioanaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ciesto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Faioanaka misses with a head kick.
Ciesto throws a big counter combination but Faioanaka scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Faioanaka gets a clinch.
Ciesto is trying to pull guard but Faioanaka has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fiato Ciesto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faioanaka tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciesto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Faioanaka jumps guard but Ciesto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Ciesto gets control of Faioanaka's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ciesto will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Faioanaka throws a big elbow that misses. #SU2#
Faioanaka decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Ciesto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Faioanaka!
Faioanaka is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Ciesto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Ciesto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Faioanaka wants to get back to his feet.
Faioanaka can't do much from the bottom here.
Ciesto advances to mount.
Ciesto moves to take his opponent's back. #T3##SUB#
Ciesto has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Faioanaka has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ciesto is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ciesto connects with a big shot to the side of Faioanaka's head.
Ciesto has good solid back control here.
Faioanaka is trying to remain composed but Ciesto is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#T4#
Ciesto trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Ciesto is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Faioanaka has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Ciesto has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Faioanaka taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Ciesto doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fiato Ciesto!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2018 |
#R1#
A left and a right from Faioanaka both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Bennie Dillon has been cut.
Dillon avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Faioanaka moves into range and clinches up with Dillon.
Dillon stops a takedown attempt from Faioanaka.
Dillon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Faioanaka walks away with a smile on his face. Dillon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ryu Faioanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Faioanaka shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dillon striking from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Faioanaka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dillon pulls Faioanaka in close to his closed guard and prevents Faioanaka from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faioanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Faioanaka throws a big elbow that misses.
Faioanaka looking to pass the guard.
Dillon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Faioanaka has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dillon is proving hard to escape from.
Faioanaka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dillon is keeping the position for now.
Faioanaka won't allow Dillon to get back to his feet. #ES#
Dillon pushes Faioanaka off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
Faioanaka moves into the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Faioanaka manages to break the clinch.
Dillon throws a nice looking combination but Faioanaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dillon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Faioanaka.#CL2#
Faioanaka has closed the distance and engaged Dillon in a clinch.
Faioanaka wants a takedown.
Bennie Dillon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryu Faioanaka.
Dillon tries to score a body lock takedown but Faioanaka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dillon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dillon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Faioanaka jumps guard but Dillon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Dillon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Faioanaka uses from the top position.
Dillon controlling the position.
Faioanaka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dillon wants to stand and escape but Faioanaka is having none of it. #T3#
Dillon has Faioanaka pulled in close to control his posture.
Faioanaka throws a big right hand that misses.
Dillon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Faioanaka controls the pace.
Faioanaka won't allow Dillon to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillon wants to stand and escape but Faioanaka is having none of it.
Faioanaka trying to control but Dillon is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Faioanaka looks winded!#CL2#
Faioanaka closes the distance and clinches.
Dillon looking to stall.
Faioanaka tries to pull guard but Dillon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dillon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Faioanaka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Faioanaka jumps guard.
Dillon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dillon advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faioanaka tries to kick Dillon off but Dillon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dillon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Faioanaka trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Faioanaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bennie Dillon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Faioanaka misses with a takedown attempt
and Dillon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Faioanaka. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Dillon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dillon has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#BC2#
Faioanaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Faioanaka.
Dillon throws a head kick but Faioanaka moves out of range.
Faioanaka was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faioanaka swings for the body but Dillon moves out of range.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dillon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Faioanaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1##TD#
Dillon has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Faioanaka regains guard immediately.
Dillon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Faioanaka controls Dillon momentarily but Dillon frees himself.
Dillon content to stall in guard here.
Dillon continues to stall.
Faioanaka working a defensive guard here.
Faioanaka is breathing heavily.
Faioanaka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dillon controls the pace.#T2#
Dillon'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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bennie Dillon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faioanaka lands with a kick to the ribs.
#CL2#
Faioanaka has Dillon up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Dillon pulls guard successfully.
#ES#
Dillon has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Faioanaka off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dillon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Faioanaka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dillon is fending him off so far but Faioanaka persists. Nope, Dillon circles away and we're back to standing.
Bennie Dillon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryu Faioanaka.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Faioanaka.
Dillon tries to close the distance and clinch but Faioanaka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Faioanaka moves into the clinch.
Dillon wants a takedown but no success here.
Faioanaka leaning against his opponent.
Dillon has Faioanaka pushed against the cage.
Dillon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Faioanaka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Faioanaka tries to pull guard but Dillon holds him up against the cage and eventually Faioanaka drops back down to his feet.
#T4##TD2#
Faioanaka decides to pull guard.
Dillon postures up in Faioanaka's guard and throws a big left but Faioanaka blocks it.
Faioanaka trying to strike off his back.
Dillon stops Faioanaka from standing up.
Dillon content to stall in guard here.
Dillon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faioanaka working a defensive guard here.
Dillon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bennie Dillon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bennie Dillon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Faioanaka instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Faioanaka manages to break the clinch.
Faioanaka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dillon misses the shot to the body.
Ryu Faioanaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Faioanaka 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.
Faioanaka shoots for a double leg takedown but Dillon sprawls well. He's pushed Faioanaka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Faioanaka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dillon swivels and escapes.
Bennie Dillon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryu Faioanaka.
Faioanaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Faioanaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Dillon misses with a double jab.
Faioanaka misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Dillon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Faioanaka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dillon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dillon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Faioanaka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dillon throws a head kick that misses.
Dillon backing away here, and Faioanaka unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Faioanaka clinches.
Dillon jumps guard but Faioanaka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Faioanaka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dillon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stalling in the clinch from Dillon.
#T2##TD#
Dillon turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dillon manages to end up in side control.
Faioanaka seems a little lost for a moment, as Dillon dominates the positioning.
Dillon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Faioanaka!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dillon content just to control the position here.
Dillon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Faioanaka tries to lock up and control but Dillon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Faioanaka is desperately trying to improve his position but Dillon has a good base and remains in mount.
Dillon controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Dillon working for a guillotine from mount but Faioanaka is in no mood to give up.
Dillon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Faioanaka working to try and regain half guard.
Dillon controlling his opponent.
Bennie Dillon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
More hug and hope from Dillon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faioanaka tries to lock up and control but Dillon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bennie Dillon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dillon 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bennie Dillon!
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