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Event:
RRFC 51: Anthony vs Neil
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farias misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Farias loads up on a big right hand but Stefano slips the punch.
Stefano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Farias throws out a loose jab but Stefano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farias lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stefano throws a solid leg kick but Farias takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stefano.
Some wild striking there from Farias.
Stefano connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefano scores with the left hand. Farias knows he should have avoided that one.
Farias looks to land a combination but Stefano avoids it well.
A clash of legs there as Farias blocks the low kick.
Stefano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Farias walks into a jab.#T1##CL#
Stefano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stefano tries a body shot but Farias blocks it.
Farias tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stefano avoids it.
Farias misses with a knee to the head.
Farias lands an elbow just above Stefano 's eye.
Farias misses with a knee strike.
Stefano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Farias tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Farias throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Farias misses with a knee to the head.
Stefano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stefano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farias works on Stefano's body with a couple of short punches.
Stefano is working Farias over against the cage.
Stefano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stefano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stefano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farias prevents a body shot from Stefano.
Stefano takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Farias.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Stefano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stefano connects with a looping right hand.
#T2#
Farias gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stefano.
Stefano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Farias throws a counter combo.
Stefano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Farias.
Stefano tries to move into range but Farias moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Farias lands the left hand.
Stefano looks to land a combination but Farias avoids it well.
Farias swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Stefano misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Farias on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stefano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Farias.#CL#
Stefano has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stefano.
Farias with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Farias blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farias tries a knee to the head but Stefano blocks it.
Farias lands a good knee to the midsection. Stefano won't want to take too many of those.#T3#
Farias lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Farias struggles to land a body shot inside as Stefano controls his hands.
Farias using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stefano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Farias misses with a knee to the head.
Farias with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stefano can't find room to land a body shot as Farias controls the action.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but Stefano blocks with his arms.
Stefano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Farias or not.
Farias looks winded!
A short uppercut from Stefano. #BC#
Stefano breaks the clinch.
Stefano jabs at Farias's body.#CL#
Stefano pushes Farias up against the cage in a clinch.
Stefano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Stefano.
Stefano digs a right hand into Farias's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Farias's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stefano tries to throw a body punch but Farias avoids it by throwing Stefano back against the cage. #BC#
Stefano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stefano throws a hook to the side of Farias's head but Farias sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Stefano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Farias throws a counter combo.
Stefano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stefano misses with a looping right.
Axel Stefano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stefano throws out a powerful jab.
Farias slips a jab from Stefano.
It seemed like Farias was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stefano dodges the punch combination from Farias.
Stefano lands the left hand.
Farias dodges the punch combination from Stefano.
Farias misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Axel Stefano will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Stefano moves away from the strike by Farias.
Stefano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Farias keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stefano.
It seemed like Farias was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stefano throws a body shot but no joy.
Stefano is looking to chop away at Farias's legs.
Farias lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Farias uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stefano.
Stefano throws the left hand but Farias avoids the punch easily.
Charles Farias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stefano loads up on a big right hand but Farias slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Farias counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stefano's knee momentarily.
Stefano throws a lazy right hand but Farias sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stefano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stefano throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
Stefano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Farias was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stefano throws a lazy right hand but Farias sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body kick there by Farias.
Farias swinging wildly here.
Farias slips a jab from Stefano.
Farias throws a hook to the side of Stefano's head but Stefano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stefano misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Farias was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Farias fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Stefano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stefano lands with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Stefano - just one landing.
Stefano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Farias.#T2#
Stefano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stefano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Farias.
Farias throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stefano.
Farias takes one to the side of the head.
Farias scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Stefano.#CL#
Stefano forces Farias back against the cage and clinches.
Farias lands a knee to the body.
Farias landing knees to the head.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but Stefano blocks with his arms.
Farias trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Stefano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Farias with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Farias blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Farias throws an elbow but misses.
Stefano scores with a shoulder strike.
Farias tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stefano avoids it.
Farias throws an elbow but it misses.
Farias blocks a body shot from Stefano.
Charles Farias seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short right from Stefano.
Farias with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Farias connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stefano's face.
Stefano avoiding damage as Farias throws knees to the body.
Farias working Stefano over with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stefano.
Farias is breathing heavily.
Farias tries a body shot but Stefano blocks it.
Stefano can't find room to land a body shot as Farias controls the action.
Farias lands an elbow inside.
Farias tries a knee to the head but Stefano blocks it.
Stefano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Farias with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farias looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Stefano manages to break the clinch.
#T4##CL#
Stefano rushes Farias and presses him up against the cage.
Stefano digs a right hand into Farias's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Farias's gas tank. #BC#
Stefano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stefano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Farias looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Farias uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stefano.
Stefano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Farias looks to throw a body kick
and Farias takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stefano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donk. Farias catches Stefano right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Stefano clinches with his opponent.
Farias trying to land knees to the body.
Farias using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stefano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stefano dodges an elbow strike from Farias.
Farias using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stefano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Axel Stefano will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stefano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Stefano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farias.
Stefano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Farias manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stefano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Farias sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stefano misses the jab.
Stefano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Farias.
Farias avoids a punch combination nicely.
Farias throws a counter combo.
Stefano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Farias is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farias moves away from the strike by Stefano.
Farias fails to land with a series of punches.
Stefano scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Stefano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Farias is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1#
Farias misses with a straight right.
Stefano with the inside leg kick.
Stefano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stefano misses with a straight right.
Stefano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stefano misses with the combination.
Farias swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stefano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farias throws a series of punches but Stefano moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Stefano.
Farias ducks under a wild hook from Stefano.
Farias throws a big counter head kick but Stefano avoids it with no problem.
Stefano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Farias.#T2#
Stefano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Farias ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stefano moves away from the strike by Farias.
Farias moves out of range of the strikes.
Stefano throws a right hand that Farias ducks under and follows up with a left that Farias also avoids with ease.
Stefano misses the jab.
Farias gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Farias drops his hands momentarily and Stefano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stefano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Farias can do to turn this around?
Stefano lands a right hook to the body.
Farias ducks under a wild hook from Stefano.#T3#
Farias moves out of range as Stefano strikes.
Stefano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Farias's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Stefano misses the target.
Stefano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Farias looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stefano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stefano looks to score with a jab to the body but Farias is just out of range.
Farias throws a counter combo.
A nice leg kick from Farias, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stefano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Stefano. Beautiful body shot.
Stefano misses with a combination
and Farias counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Farias lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stefano misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stefano throws a hook to the side of Farias's head but Farias sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Farias throws a head kick that misses.
Stefano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Farias counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stefano throws a hook but Farias avoids it easily.
Stefano throws the left hand but Farias avoids the punch easily.
Farias has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Farias on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Farias throws a wild body kick that Stefano sees coming a mile off.
Charles Farias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Farias misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stefano misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Axel Stefano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stefano, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Axel Stefano!
A less than humble Axel Stefano misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
RRFC 46: Bohizdar vs Budinha
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farias tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Farias seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Farias slips under a jab from Gaethje.
Gaethje throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Farias sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Farias throws a front kick that sends Gaethje stumbling back into the cage.
Gaethje looks to land a right hand but Farias moved out of range.
Gaethje dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Farias. That did some damage!
Farias lands a jab to the head.
Gaethje gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gaethje lands a nice looking body shot.
Farias scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gaethje in his tracks. #CUT#It looks like Justin Gaethje has been cut.
We've been informed that Gaethje 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.
Gaethje throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farias takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Gaethje. Beautiful body shot.
Farias connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Gaethje tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Farias wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gaethje throws the left hand but Farias avoids the punch easily.
Farias appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gaethje lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick by Farias misses
and Gaethje counters with a good low kick that Farias was not able to check.
Gaethje lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice body punch from Gaethje.
Gaethje misses with a hook to the body
and Farias counters with a stiff right hand.
Gaethje misses with a looping right.
Farias jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gaethje avoids the head kick by Farias.
Farias moves out of range of the strikes.
Gaethje throws a nice inside leg kick.
Justin Gaethje seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farias scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Farias keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gaethje.
And Farias counters with a quick kick to the body but Gaethje blocks it.
Gaethje misses with a left hand
and Gaethje takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaethje walks into a straight right hand from Farias.
A low kick from Gaethje misses
and Farias counters with a two punch combo.
Gaethje wants to slow Farias down by chopping away at his legs.
Gaethje misses the shot to the body.
Gaethje on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Farias avoids a kick to the body.
Gaethje pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Farias pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Gaethje responds with a good body kick, but Farias manages to step out the way in time.
Farias throws a low kick, looking for Gaethje's leg but Gaethje calmly moves out of range.
Farias misses with a two punch combination.
Farias is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Gaethje throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaethje misses with a body shot.
Farias fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gaethje swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Farias to counter with a crisp jab.
Farias takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Farias uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaethje.
A punch combination from Farias misses.
Gaethje swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farias appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gaethje throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaethje missing with a left hand there. Farias was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Farias takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gaethje misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Farias was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gaethje swings away with a body shot that misses
and Farias connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Farias on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gaethje throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaethje turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gaethje moves out of range as Farias strikes.
Gaethje is looking to land body kicks.
Gaethje takes a swing at Farias's ribcage but misses.
Farias throws a lazy head kick
and Gaethje counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Farias's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gaethje connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Farias scrambles back to his feet.
Farias looks to land a left hand but Gaethje moved out of range nicely.
Gaethje throws a leg kick which misses Farias's front leg but catches the back leg as Farias tries to avoid it.
Farias throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gaethje counters with a low kick, right behind Farias 's knee.
Gaethje misses with a body shot
and Farias counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Justin Gaethje will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Justin Gaethje's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Farias goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gaethje lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Farias takes one to the side of the head.
Gaethje misses with a series of wild punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Farias.
Farias works over Gaethje's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC#Gaethje is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaethje glances at the clock... BAM! Farias nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Gaethje crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Gaethje is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Farias!
Charles Farias decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RRFC: London
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Farias takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wallace misses with a left hand
and Farias counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wallace connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Farias's hands.
Wallace blocks a head kick by Farias.
Nice shot lands for Wallace.
Wallace throws an off balance right hand
and Farias counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wallace fails to land with a series of punches.
Wallace misses with a straight right.
Wallace throws a poor cross that misses
and Farias counters with a straight right hand.
Wallace connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace misses with a looping right.
Wallace takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Farias throws a good cross that connects.
Farias blocks a jab.
We've been told by Farias's head coaches at Brazilian Top Team + Ricardo Arona that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Wallace throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Farias counters with a body kick that stops Wallace in his tracks momentarily.
Farias avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wallace misses with a lunging right hand
and Wallace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wallace throws a left and a right that both miss
and Farias counters with a good, hard body kick but Wallace shrugs it off.
Farias throws a sloppy head kick and Wallace moves out of range easily.
Wallace throws a left and a right that both miss
and Farias counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wallace falls off balance throwing a combination
and Farias finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wallace has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wallace misses with a right hand
and Farias counters with a body kick.
Wallace thows a leg kick but Farias checks it
and Farias counters with an outside leg kick.
Farias throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT#It looks like William Wallace has been cut.
Wallace swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Farias counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Wallace is rocked!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farias feints a jab and as Wallace dips his head, Farias unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Wallace right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Wallace falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Farias smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Charles Farias!
A victorious Charles Farias thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RRFC 38: Jones vs Atunes II
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Farias walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mokete lands a two punch combo.
A head kick misses from Farias.
Mokete takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Mokete has been cut.
Mokete misses with a hook.
Farias connects with the punch.
Farias lands a high kick!
#KD2#
Farias lands a head kick that stumbles Mokete and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC2#
Mokete is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mokete is trying to keep Farias in close.
#SU2#
Farias stands up and waves to Mokete to follow him. #T1#
Mokete connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mokete rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Farias moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Farias shapes to counter with a head kick.
Farias goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Farias throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mokete.
Mokete misses with a straight right.
Mokete lands a nice shot to the body.
Farias walks into a jab.
Farias thuds his right hand into Mokete's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Mokete swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Farias counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Farias lands with a hook. Mokete tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#
Alexander Mokete's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Farias knocks Mokete to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Oh Mokete is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
You can see the frustration on Mokete's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mokete seems to have got his legs back now.
Mokete is looking for a sweep.
Mokete holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Mokete is trying to control Farias's posture but Farias avoids it.
Mokete tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Farias wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Mokete wants to control but Farias postures up.#SU2#
Farias has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #KD2#
Farias drops Mokete with a left right combo! Farias follows him down to the ground into side control.
#SU2#
Farias stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Alexander Mokete seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farias's corner calls for a 1-2. Farias obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#
Alexander Mokete's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Mokete.
Mokete looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4##KD2#
Farias throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Mokete stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Farias follows into mount! #SU2#
Farias is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #KD2#
A big head kick from Farias and Mokete is sent sprawling to the canvas! #CUT2#
Jeez, Alexander Mokete's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farias won't allow Mokete to sweep him here.
Farias tries to stand but Mokete is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mokete is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Farias dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Mokete's cut.
That's time! Mokete's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mokete avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mokete looks to score with a jab to the body but Farias is just out of range.
Farias looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Farias throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mokete swings away with a body shot that misses
#KD2#
and Farias counters with a head kick that drops Mokete - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Farias tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mokete wants to get back to full guard.
Mokete is trying to control but can't.
#T1##SU2#
Farias gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Farias with a nice cross.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexander Mokete's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Charles Farias!
Charles Farias decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 28
Date: Apr 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Berkeley misses with a combination
and Farias makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Berkeley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Farias cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Berkeley tries to bum rush Farias with a series of wild strikes but Farias uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Berkeley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Berkeley throws a series of punches but Farias moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Berkeley.
Marvelous Berkeley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berkeley misses with the combination.
Farias swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Berkeley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Berkeley connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Berkeley. Those never looked like landing.
Farias plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Berkeley falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Farias moves into the clinch.#T1#
Berkeley has had enough of the clinch but Farias keeps him there for the moment.
Berkeley takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#
It looks like Marvelous Berkeley has been cut.
Farias lands a right hand that snaps the head of Berkeley backwards.
Farias scores with a knee to the head.
Farias crunches a lovely knee into Berkeley's ribcage.
Berkeley is breathing heavily.
Farias has Berkeley pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Berkeley is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Farias - that's hurt Berkeley badly! Oh, another knee lands and Berkeley is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Berkeley doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Charles Farias!
Charles Farias seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
RRFC 31:Winn vs Monto
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Van Bromer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Farias - the referee stops the clock and Van Bromer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Farias. Van Bromer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Farias pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Bromer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Farias defends it well.#CL#
Farias clinches.
Farias throws a knee to the head but misses.
Farias throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Van Bromer manages to break the clinch.
Farias scores with a nice head shot.#TD2#
Van Bromer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Farias to the ground. Van Bromer is now in Farias's guard.
Van Bromer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Van Bromer postures up in Farias's guard and throws a big left but Farias blocks it.
Van Bromer throws an elbow that misses. Farias uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Van Bromer's guard. Nice move by Farias!#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Bromer wants to sweep here but Farias controlling him for the moment.
Van Bromer controlling the position.#T1##SUB2#
Van Bromer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Farias defends well.
Farias trying to stand up but can't free himself from Van Bromer's guard.
Farias being controlled here momentarily.
Farias wants to stand but Van Bromer is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Van Bromer working for a triangle but Farias defends it easily.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Van Bromer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Farias is aware though and is defending well.
Farias trying to stand up but can't free himself from Van Bromer's guard.#SUB2#
Van Bromer is looking for a triangle but Farias pushes his legs off easily.
Farias is looking to stand up but Van Bromer won't let him.
Van Bromer wants to improve his position but instead Farias has moved into half guard.
#T3#
Van Bromer keeping hold of Farias's head, controlling as best he can.
Van Bromer is trying to control but can't.
Van Bromer desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Farias knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Van Bromer on the ground.
Van Bromer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#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.
Farias wants to stand up but Van Bromer is controlling the position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Van Bromer shoots for a takedown but Farias saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Van Bromer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Farias tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Farias lands a head kick. Van Bromer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Farias lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Farias wants to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Van Bromer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Farias looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Bromer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Farias avoids it really well and circles away.
Farias is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Van Bromer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Farias dominated that round.
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##TD2#
Van Bromer gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Van Bromer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Van Bromer trying to control from half guard but Farias is working away. #SUB2#
Van Bromer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Farias has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farias blocking the ground and pound attempt from Van Bromer. #T1#
Farias wants to get back to his feet.
Farias is not content to let Van Bromer control the position.
Farias blocking the ground and pound attempt from Van Bromer.
Farias tries to get to full guard but Van Bromer has control of the leg.
Van Bromer slows the pace down in half guard. #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.
Farias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Van Bromer dives in and grabs Farias's left leg, looking for a takedown. Farias pushes down on Van Bromer's head and hops out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Farias.
Farias lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Farias feints and then cracks Van Bromer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Bromer down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Farias looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Farias fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Van Bromer or perhaps it was just good defense by Farias, which made it look bad.
Van Bromer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Charles Farias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Van Bromer.
Farias wants to clinch up but Van Bromer keeps it at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Farias!
#T3#
Farias lands a head kick!
Farias swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Bromer.#CL#
Farias has managed to clinch.
Farias tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD2#
Van Bromer works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Van Bromer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Farias has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Bromer trying to control the position from guard on top but Farias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Bromer throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Van Bromer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van Bromer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Farias trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Van Bromer fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Bromer tries for a takedown but Farias circles away easily
and Farias counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farias moves to clinch but Van Bromer breaks away #TD2#
and Van Bromer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Farias is looking to stand back up but Van Bromer counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Farias.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Farias 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#
Farias looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Farias looks for the body kick but Van Bromer saw that one coming.
Charles Farias is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Bromer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Van Bromer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Farias pinned against the cage. Farias gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice body kick there by Farias.
Farias throws a nice head kick!
Van Bromer throws a low kick but Farias moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farias lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#TD2#
Van Bromer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Farias is trying to defend but Van Bromer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Farias tries to kick Van Bromer off in order to stand up. Van Bromer Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T1#
Farias is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Van Bromer is controlling him well.
Van Bromer wants to control but Farias is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Van Bromer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Farias has escaped the position, nice work there.
Farias is not content to let Van Bromer control the position. #SUB2#
Van Bromer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Farias is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Bromer can do to turn this around?#T2#
Farias is trying to control Van Bromer's posture but Van Bromer avoids it.
Farias dodges the ground and pound from Van Bromer.
Van Bromer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Van Bromer slows the pace down. #T3#
Farias avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Van Bromer.
Farias is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Van Bromer controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Van Bromer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Farias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Farias is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Matt Van Bromer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Van Bromer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB2#
Van Bromer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Van Bromer with the ground and pound but Farias regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Farias showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Farias, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Farias!
A very excited looking Charles Farias made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Matt Van Bromer stepped up to the mic, saying 'That's not good'.
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 21
Date: Feb 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Farias looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Farias clinches with his opponent.
Doms tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doms is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but Doms blocks with his arms.
Farias looking to throw knees to the head but Doms is blocking nicely.
Doms is trying to break the clinch but Farias is controlling him.
I was talking to Doms's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Doms breaks the clinch.
Farias scores with a nice body kick.
Charles Farias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farias bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doms avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Farias wants to clinch.
Doms goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Farias misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Doms throws a head kick but Farias moves out of range.
#CL2#
Farias moves into the clinch.
Farias throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Doms blocks it with crossed arms.
Farias using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Doms has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Doms wants to break the clinch but can't.
Doms working hard to break the clinch.
Farias connects with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Doms pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doms tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Farias looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Doms chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Farias takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Doms steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Farias. That one must have hurt.
Farias misses with a low kick.
Doms feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Farias's calf.#CL2#
Farias closes the distance and clinches.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but Doms blocks with his arms.
#T2#
Farias connects with a nasty looking knee right to Doms's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but Doms blocks with his arms.
Farias with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Farias looking to throw knees to the head but Doms is blocking nicely.
Farias tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Farias looking to throw knees to the head but Doms is blocking nicely.
Farias trying to land knees to the body.
Farias throws a knee to the head but misses.
Farias with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Farias looks winded!
The referee is keeping an eye on Doms - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC#
Doms breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doms scores with a jab to the body.
Farias looks to land a body kick but Doms moved away.
Farias moves in looking to clinch but Doms pushes him off.
Doms throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doms throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Farias blocks a leg kick.
Farias raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Farias takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Farias blocks a head kick by Doms.
Nice body kick there by Doms.
Doms gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Doms finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Doms scoring well with a low kick there.
Farias throws a poor cross that misses
and Doms counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Doms.
Farias throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doms tries to land a front kick but Farias steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Farias misses with an attempted mid kick.
Farias tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Farias scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farias misses with an attempted mid kick.
Farias misses with a kick to the body.
#T4#
Farias throws a sloppy head kick and Doms moves out of range easily.
Doms fires out a quick counter leg kick but Farias just manages to avoid it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Doms can't break the clinch.
Farias with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Farias tries to land knees in the clinch but Doms avoids the damage to the body.
Farias with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but Doms blocks with his arms.
Farias missing with knees to the body.
Farias misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Doms breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Farias misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Farias misses.
Doms avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Doms throws a head kick that Farias semi-blocks.
Doms lands a front kick.
Doms looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Farias dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Doms on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Doms misses with a leg kick.
Farias on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Farias looks to land a body kick but Doms moved away.
Farias tried to score with a low kick but Doms checks it.
Farias tries a head kick but it misses.
Doms throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Doms throws a leg kick that misses.
Farias throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doms looks to score with a jab to the body but Farias is just out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Farias, as that shot connected.
Doms looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farias lands with a straight right. Doms didn't see that one coming.
Doms wants to slow Farias down by chopping away at his legs.
Farias moves out of range of the body kick.
Doms misses with a body shot.
Doms looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Farias moves out of range as Doms throws a body kick.
Doms avoids the head kick by Farias.
Farias throws a head kick that misses.
Nice shot lands for Farias.
Doms lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Doms takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Doms throws a head kick that misses.
Farias blocks the body kick.
Farias moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Farias takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Doms scores with a head kick. Farias tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Farias fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Doms is out of range.
A head kick from Doms lands but Farias takes it in his stride.
Frankie Doms is winning the standup battle so far.
Farias lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Farias crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Doms - the referee stops the clock and Farias gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Doms. Farias manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Farias throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T2#
Farias misses with a two punch combination.
Farias misses with a body kick.
Doms misses with an attempted mid kick.
Doms swats away the attempt to clinch by Farias.
Doms is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Farias.
Doms with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Farias to score with a decent uppercut.
Farias stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doms.
Doms tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Farias looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Doms displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Farias throws out the jab.
Farias throws a series of punches but Doms avoids them all with ease.
Doms motions for Farias to come forward. Doms throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Doms checks a leg kick nicely.
Doms will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Doms misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Farias is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T3#
Farias throws a body kick that misses.
Doms quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Doms feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Farias's calf.
Doms sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Farias tries to close the distance and clinch but Doms swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Doms.
Doms does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Doms sets himself, and Farias steps forward looking for the clinch! Doms avoids it this time.
Farias blocks the body kick.
Farias thows a body kick. Doms tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Farias pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Farias throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doms looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Doms scores with a nice body kick.
Farias has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Doms throws a low kick, looking for Farias's leg but Farias calmly moves out of range.
Doms moves out of range of the body kick.
Doms tried to counter with a leg kick but Farias avoided it.
Farias avoids a kick to the body.
Doms slips under a jab.
As Farias backs away, Doms returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Farias tries a head kick but it misses.
Doms feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Doms misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doms uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Farias.
Doms throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Farias throws a lazy right hand but Doms sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Farias lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doms scores with a push kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Doms finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Farias is breathing heavily.
Farias tries to clinch but Doms moves out of range.
Farias looks for the body kick but Doms saw that one coming.
A big left from Farias misses.
Doms looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Farias throws a leg kick but Doms moved away.
Doms feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Doms throws a half hearted mid kick.
Farias tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Doms paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doms lets loose with a powerful body kick. Farias will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frankie Doms will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Doms.
Farias has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Doms.
Farias sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Doms keeps Farias at a distance using the push kick.
Farias tries to clinch but Doms is having none of it. #CL2#
Farias takes the fight into the clinch.
Farias lands a nice knee to the body.
Farias trying to land knees to the body.
Farias misses with a knee strike.
Farias using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Doms has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but Doms blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Doms escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doms lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Farias's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Farias tries to clinch but Doms is having none of it.
Doms thinks about countering with a body kick.
Farias takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Doms pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Doms misses with a leg kick.
Doms with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
Doms moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Doms connects with a crisp jab.
Farias tries to clinch but Doms is having none of it.
Doms throws a head kick that misses.
Farias has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Doms.
Doms takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Doms throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doms with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Farias rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Doms counters with a nice low kick that buckles Farias's knee momentarily.
Doms throws a leg kick that misses.
Doms fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Farias.
Doms throws a head kick but Farias moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Doms. Beautiful body shot.
Farias throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doms checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
Farias avoids a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Farias clinches up with Doms and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farias looking to throw knees to the head but Doms is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Doms escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Farias throws a poor cross that misses
and Doms counters with a body kick that stops Farias in his tracks momentarily.
Doms showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Farias.
Doms dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Farias. That did some damage!
Farias throws a body kick that misses
and Doms finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Doms.
Farias tries to clinch but Doms moves out of range.
Doms takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Both fighters circling a little - Farias finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Farias avoids the head kick by Doms.
#T3#
Farias tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Farias misses with a body kick.
Doms lands with a kick to the temple. Farias shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Doms misses with a low kick.
Farias throws a head kick that misses.
It appears Doms was looking to counter with a kick there.
Farias moves out of range of the body kick from Doms.
Farias misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doms lands with a slapping head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Farias checks a leg kick.
Doms misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Farias has closed the distance and engaged Doms in a clinch.
Farias looking to throw knees to the head but Doms is blocking nicely.
Charles Farias seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Farias misses with a knee to the head.
Farias with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Doms breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Both fighters circling a little - Doms finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Doms throws a shot from downtown. Farias moves away and avoids it.
Farias avoids the head kick by Doms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Doms.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Farias.
Farias does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Farias takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Doms throws a sloppy head kick and Farias moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Farias pushes Doms up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Doms breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Farias wants to clinch.
Farias avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Farias tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Doms manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Doms showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Doms 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Doms!
During a confident post fight interview, Frankie Doms thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RRFC 25: Jones vs Winn
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Zholdoshev misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Farias counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Farias crunches a lovely knee into Zholdoshev's ribcage.
Farias tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Farias connects with a knee to the head.
Farias misses with a knee to the head.
Zholdoshev is trying to break the clinch but Farias is controlling him.
Zholdoshev is trying to break the clinch but Farias has him pressed against the cage.
Zholdoshev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Farias has him pressed against the cage.
Zholdoshev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Farias landing knees to the head.
Zholdoshev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zholdoshev takes a knee right on the jaw!
Farias lands a good knee to the midsection. Zholdoshev won't want to take too many of those.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Farias utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zholdoshev is breathing heavily.
Farias keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zholdoshev's efforts to push away.
Farias landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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!
Farias with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Farias utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T1#
Zholdoshev wants to break free but Farias has control.
Farias with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Farias connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zholdoshev's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Farias obliges.
Farias lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Farias landing knees to the head.
Farias tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Farias lands a knee to the head.
Farias looking to throw knees to the head but Zholdoshev is blocking nicely.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Farias with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farias lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zholdoshev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Farias has him pressed against the cage.
Farias scores with a knee to the head.
Zholdoshev takes a knee to the side of the body.
Farias with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zholdoshev tries to break the clinch but Farias is controlling the position.
Farias throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Zholdoshev is trying to break the clinch but Farias has him pressed against the cage.
Zholdoshev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Farias has him pressed against the cage.
Farias has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zholdoshev seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Farias can turn it around.
Farias with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Farias connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zholdoshev's face.
Farias with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zholdoshev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Farias using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zholdoshev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Farias has Zholdoshev pressed against the cage, preventing Zholdoshev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zholdoshev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Farias prevents Zholdoshev from breaking the clinch.
Zholdoshev is trying to break the clinch but Farias is controlling him.
Farias looking to throw knees to the head but Zholdoshev is blocking nicely.
Zholdoshev takes a knee right on the jaw!
Farias misses with a knee strike.
Farias scores with a knee to the head.
Zholdoshev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zholdoshev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Farias prevents Zholdoshev from breaking the clinch.
Zholdoshev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Farias landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Farias.
Farias lands a knee to the head.
Farias with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zholdoshev is looking to break free of the clinch but Farias has double underhooks.
Farias misses with a knee strike.
Zholdoshev wants to get back to striking at distance but Farias won't allow it.
Zholdoshev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zholdoshev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Farias connects with a knee to the head.
Farias lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zholdoshev wants to get back to striking at distance but Farias won't allow it.
Zholdoshev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Farias throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zholdoshev working hard to break the clinch.
Farias tries a knee to the head but Zholdoshev blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zholdoshev is trying to break the clinch but Farias has him pressed against the cage.
Farias misses with a knee strike.
Zholdoshev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Farias throws a knee to the head but misses.
Farias tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zholdoshev is trying to push Farias away but Farias has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Farias connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zholdoshev's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zholdoshev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Farias landing knees to the head.
Zholdoshev tries to break the clinch but Farias is controlling the position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Farias.
Zholdoshev working hard to break the clinch.
Zholdoshev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Farias connects with a knee to the head.
Farias unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Farias throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zholdoshev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Farias connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zholdoshev's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zholdoshev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Farias has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Zholdoshev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zholdoshev is trying to break the clinch but Farias is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Farias 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#
Zholdoshev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zholdoshev slips a straight right by Farias.
Farias lands a head kick!
Farias throws a sloppy head kick and Zholdoshev moves out of range easily.
Farias scores with a spinning back kick!
Zholdoshev throws a head kick but Farias moves out of range.
#CL2#
Farias moves into the clinch successfully.
Farias has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Farias connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zholdoshev's face.
Zholdoshev takes a knee right on the jaw!
Farias connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zholdoshev's face.
A frustrated look appears on Zholdoshev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Farias misses with a knee to the head.
Farias lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farias throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zholdoshev blocks it with crossed arms.
Zholdoshev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Farias keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zholdoshev's efforts to push away.
Farias is breathing heavily.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zholdoshev has had enough of the clinch but Farias keeps him there for the moment.
Zholdoshev is trying to force a seperation but Farias has the dominant position.#T1#
Farias tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Farias prevents Zholdoshev from breaking the clinch.
Farias throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zholdoshev blocks it with crossed arms.
Zholdoshev is trying to force a seperation but Farias has the dominant position.
Zholdoshev wants to get back to striking at distance but Farias won't allow it.
Farias using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zholdoshev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zholdoshev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zholdoshev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zholdoshev tries to circle away but Farias has him pinned against the cage.
Farias putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zholdoshev in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zholdoshev working hard to break the clinch.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but Zholdoshev blocks with his arms.
Farias misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zholdoshev.
Farias misses with a knee to the head.
Zholdoshev can't break the clinch.
Farias keeps control of Zholdoshev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zholdoshev tries to break the clinch but Farias is controlling the position.
Zholdoshev is looking to break free of the clinch but Farias has double underhooks.
Farias with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zholdoshev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but Zholdoshev blocks with his arms.
Zholdoshev wants to get back to striking at distance but Farias won't allow it.
Farias misses with a knee strike.
Zholdoshev is trying to break the clinch but Farias is controlling him.
Zholdoshev tries to break the clinch but Farias is controlling the position.
Zholdoshev tries to circle away but Farias has him pinned against the cage.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but Zholdoshev blocks with his arms.
Zholdoshev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Farias landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Farias keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zholdoshev's efforts to push away.
Zholdoshev wants to break free but Farias has control.
Knees in the clinch landing for Farias.
Zholdoshev tries to circle away but Farias has him pinned against the cage.
Zholdoshev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Farias misses with a knee strike.
Farias with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Farias.
#T3#
Farias with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zholdoshev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zholdoshev is trying to break the clinch but Farias is controlling him.
Farias misses with a knee to the head.
Zholdoshev wants to get back to striking at distance but Farias won't allow it.
Farias tries a knee to the head but Zholdoshev blocks it.
Zholdoshev is trying to break the clinch but Farias is controlling him.
Farias throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zholdoshev tries to circle away but Farias has him pinned against the cage.
A knee to the head by Farias.
Zholdoshev has had enough of the clinch but Farias keeps him there for the moment.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Farias with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Farias keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zholdoshev's efforts to push away.
Farias throws a knee to the head but misses.
Charles Farias seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Farias keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zholdoshev's efforts to push away.
Farias misses with a knee strike.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Farias in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T4#
Farias using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zholdoshev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A frustrated look appears on Zholdoshev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zholdoshev wants to get back to striking at distance but Farias won't allow it.
Farias with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Farias with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zholdoshev is trying to force a seperation but Farias has the dominant position.
Zholdoshev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Farias with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Farias landing knees to the head.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but Zholdoshev blocks with his arms.
Farias tries a knee to the head but Zholdoshev blocks it.
Zholdoshev has had enough of the clinch but Farias keeps him there for the moment.
Farias throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zholdoshev blocks it with crossed arms.
Zholdoshev is trying to push Farias away but Farias has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Farias misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zholdoshev.
Zholdoshev working hard to break the clinch.
Farias with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zholdoshev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Farias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Farias moves into the clinch successfully.
Farias throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zholdoshev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zholdoshev takes a knee right on the jaw!
Farias using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zholdoshev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Farias tries a knee to the head but Zholdoshev blocks it.
Zholdoshev has had enough of the clinch but Farias keeps him there for the moment.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but Zholdoshev blocks with his arms.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zholdoshev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zholdoshev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zholdoshev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zholdoshev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zholdoshev is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farias keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zholdoshev's efforts to push away.
Farias takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Farias trying to land knees to the body.
Zholdoshev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zholdoshev is trying to break free.
Farias has Zholdoshev pressed against the cage, preventing Zholdoshev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Farias landing knees to the head.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but Zholdoshev blocks with his arms.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but Zholdoshev blocks with his arms.
Farias keeps control of Zholdoshev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Farias has Zholdoshev pressed against the cage, preventing Zholdoshev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zholdoshev wants to get back to striking at distance but Farias won't allow it.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Farias prevents Zholdoshev from breaking the clinch.
Farias keeps control of Zholdoshev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zholdoshev has had enough of the clinch but Farias keeps him there for the moment.
Zholdoshev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zholdoshev has had enough of the clinch but Farias keeps him there for the moment.
Farias misses with a knee strike.
Farias misses with a knee to the head.
Zholdoshev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Farias throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zholdoshev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Farias has him pressed against the cage.
Zholdoshev is trying to break free.
Zholdoshev tries to circle away but Farias has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
A knee to the head by Farias.
Farias misses with a knee strike.
Zholdoshev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Farias throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zholdoshev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Farias misses with a knee to the head.
Zholdoshev working hard to break the clinch.
Farias misses with a knee strike.
Zholdoshev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Farias throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zholdoshev blocks it with crossed arms.
Zholdoshev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Farias keeps control of Zholdoshev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zholdoshev is trying to break the clinch but Farias is controlling him.
Farias with a knee to the head.
Zholdoshev is trying to break the clinch but Farias is controlling him.
Farias landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Farias misses with a knee strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farias tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T3#
Zholdoshev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zholdoshev wants to get back to striking at distance but Farias won't allow it.
Farias with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zholdoshev tries to break the clinch but Farias is controlling the position.
Zholdoshev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zholdoshev is trying to force a seperation but Farias has the dominant position.
Farias landing knees to the head.
Farias lands a knee to the head.
Zholdoshev tries to circle away but Farias has him pinned against the cage.
Farias prevents Zholdoshev from breaking the clinch.
Zholdoshev has had enough of the clinch but Farias keeps him there for the moment.
Farias landing knees to the head.
Zholdoshev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Farias lands a nice knee to the body.
Farias landing knees to the head.
Farias connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zholdoshev's face.
Farias throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zholdoshev blocks it with crossed arms.
Zholdoshev is trying to force a seperation but Farias has the dominant position.#T4#
Farias lands a knee to the head.
Farias keeps control of Zholdoshev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Farias misses with a knee to the head.
Farias tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farias throws a knee to the head but misses.
Farias throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zholdoshev blocks it with crossed arms.
Farias has Zholdoshev pressed against the cage, preventing Zholdoshev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Farias misses with a knee to the head.
Farias throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zholdoshev blocks it with crossed arms.
Zholdoshev tries to break free but Farias pushes him back against the cage.
Zholdoshev is trying to push Farias away but Farias has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Farias with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but Zholdoshev blocks with his arms.
Farias throws a knee to the head but misses.
Farias prevents Zholdoshev from breaking the clinch.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but Zholdoshev blocks with his arms.
Zholdoshev is looking to break free of the clinch but Farias has double underhooks.
Akhmatbek Zholdoshev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Farias with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Farias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Farias has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Farias!
A victorious Charles Farias thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
RRFC 22: Haggar vs Bennett
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Lozano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lozano misses with a hook. Farias ducked under it nicely.
Lozano lands with a big left! Farias is wobbled badly! Lozano comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Farias to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alejandro Lozano!
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Event:
RRFC Kickboxing
Date: Nov 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Freitas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Farias makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice shot by Freitas.
Freitas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Farias counters with a slapping leg kick.
Farias swinging wildly here.
Acelino Freitas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farias misses with a head kick.
Farias keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Freitas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farias throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Freitas counters with a series of strikes. Farias will be more careful next time no doubt.
Freitas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Farias counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Farias lands with an uppercut that bounces Freitas off the ropes and back into range.
Freitas throws a right hand that misses
and Farias counters with a three punch combo that has Freitas backing up. Freitas nods at Farias to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Farias clinches.
Farias tries a knee to the head but Freitas blocks it.
Farias throws a knee to the head but misses.
I was talking to Farias's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Farias tries a knee to the head but Freitas blocks it.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but Freitas blocks with his arms.
Farias with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Farias with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Farias with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Farias with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Farias with a knee to the head.
#T2#
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!
Farias misses with a knee to the head.
Farias blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farias with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Farias misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Farias.
Farias is breathing heavily.
Farias landing knees to the head.
Freitas tries to throw a body punch but Farias avoids it by throwing Freitas back against the ropes.
Farias landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Farias tries a knee to the head but Freitas blocks it.
A knee to the head by Farias.
Farias misses with a knee strike.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Farias throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Freitas blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Farias 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#
Freitas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farias is looking for a counter combo.
Freitas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Farias counters with an outside leg kick.
#CL#
Farias closes the distance and clinches.
Farias lands a good knee to the midsection. Freitas won't want to take too many of those.
Farias tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Farias connects with a nasty looking knee right to Freitas's face.
#CUT#
It looks like Acelino Freitas has been cut.
Farias using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Freitas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Farias scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farias with a knee to the head.
Freitas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farias scores a nice knee to the body.
Freitas is breathing heavily.
Farias throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Freitas blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Farias misses with a knee strike.
Farias putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Freitas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Farias unloads a knee to the mid-section. Freitas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Farias with a knee to the head.
Farias lands a nice knee to the body.
Farias scores with a knee to the head.
Farias connects with a knee to the head.
Farias utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Farias looking to throw knees to the head but Freitas is blocking nicely.
Freitas has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Farias seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Freitas can turn it around.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but Freitas blocks with his arms.
Charles Farias has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Farias with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2#
Farias throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Freitas blocks it with crossed arms.
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!
Freitas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Freitas pushes Farias back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Farias connects with a knee to the head.
Farias landing knees to the body.
Farias connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Farias.
Farias working Freitas over with knees to the body.
Farias with a knee to the head.
Farias lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Freitas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Farias connects with a nasty looking knee right to Freitas's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Farias dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Acelino Freitas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Farias scores with a nice body kick.
Freitas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Farias avoids the body shot from Freitas.
Freitas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Farias counters with a stiff right hand.
Charles Farias is winning the standup battle so far.
Freitas misses with a body shot
and Farias counters with a left and a right that stings Freitas.
Farias scores with a head kick.
Freitas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Farias counters with a flying knee. Nice. #ROC#
Freitas is rocked!
Farias throws a front kick to the face that drops Freitas face first to the mat! Oh, he's in big trouble! He's stumbling all over the place and has face planted into the ropes, causing the referee to call an end to the fight! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Front Kick). Charles Farias!
A relieved looking Charles Farias 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:
RRFC Challengers 14
Date: Oct 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Farias scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abdul Rahim doesn't seem bothered though.
Abdul Rahim will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Abdul Rahim doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Farias counters with a leg kick.
Farias is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Farias lands a head kick. Abdul Rahim smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Hairuddin Abdul Rahim has been cut.
Farias connects with a leg kick. Abdul Rahim looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A good leg kick by Farias.
Abdul Rahim shoots in for a double leg but Farias sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Charles Farias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hairuddin Abdul Rahim.
Nice jab there from Farias.
Abdul Rahim with a lazy takedown attempt
and Farias counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farias's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Farias duly obliges. #ROC#
Abdul Rahim is rocked!
Farias displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Abdul Rahim is still on wobbly legs! Can Farias finish him?
Abdul Rahim shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Farias counter with a right hand.
Abdul Rahim fails with the takedown
and Farias cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abdul Rahim looks winded!
Abdul Rahim shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Farias counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Abdul Rahim off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Farias follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Abdul Rahim was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Charles Farias!
A relieved looking Charles Farias 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:
RRFC Challengers 11
Date: Oct 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Jones shoots in but Farias avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Farias scores with a nice body kick.
Farias throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Mike Jones has been cut.
Charles Farias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farias throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Farias scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Farias forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Farias lands a knee to the body.
Farias landing knees to the head.
Farias throws a knee to the head but misses.
Farias with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Farias using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Farias throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Farias landing knees to the head.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Jones looks winded!
Farias with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1#
Farias connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Farias has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
Farias on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones wants to break free but Farias has control.
Farias tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones tries to pull guard but Farias won't allow it.
Charles Farias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Jones.
Farias misses with a knee strike.
Farias on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Farias misses with a knee strike.
Farias throws a knee to the head but misses.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones is stalling here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Farias.
#T2#
Farias connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Farias with a knee to the head.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Farias walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice body punch from Farias.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Farias has managed to clinch.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Farias won't allow it.
Farias with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Farias looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
Farias connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
#CUT#
That has opened up Mike Jones's cut even more.
Farias with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Farias has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.#T3#
Farias scores with a knee to the head.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Farias connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
A knee to the head by Farias.
A knee to the head by Farias.
Farias lands a knee to the head.
Farias landing knees to the head.
Farias lands a knee to the head.
Farias tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farias lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jones fails to pull guard.
Farias misses with a knee strike.
#T4#
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Farias using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Farias throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Farias with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Farias landing knees to the head.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Farias lands a nice knee to the body.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Farias won't allow it.
Farias tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Farias has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Farias dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A nice combination there by Farias.
Farias throws a nice head kick!
Farias misses with a wild body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Farias. Jones shrugs it off though.
Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Farias counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Farias misses with a double jab
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Farias moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Charles Farias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Farias rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Farias with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Farias leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Farias shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Farias looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T1#
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Farias with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Farias landing knees to the body.
Farias throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Farias pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Charles Farias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Jones.
Farias defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Farias works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.#TD2#
Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Farias was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Farias wriggles free and stands up. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farias scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Farias scores with a head kick.
Farias pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jones back to the cage. Farias follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Farias lands a slapping body shot.
Farias throws a front kick that sends Jones stumbling back into the cage.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL#
Farias clinches.
Farias using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Farias.
Jones trying to stall but Farias improves his position.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Farias connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones tries to pull guard but Farias forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farias misses with a knee to the head.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Farias smiles and moves away.
Farias tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Farias stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Farias bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Farias throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4#
Jones fails with the takedown.
A left and a right from Farias both land. Nice combination.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Farias jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farias lands a two punch combo.
Farias cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Farias throws a nice head kick!
Charles Farias is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farias lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Farias works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Farias connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Farias dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Jones's cut.
That's time! Farias's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Farias feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Farias then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Farias darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Farias seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jones tries to stand but Farias is controlling from the bottom.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Farias's guard.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Farias keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jones has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Farias works to full guard.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Farias is retaining full guard.
Farias is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Farias wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A cross from Farias lands.#T2#
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Farias defends it nicely.#CL#
Farias moves into the clinch successfully.
Farias with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
Farias scores with a knee to the head.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Farias landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Charles Farias has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Farias is controlling him.
Farias is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Farias connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
#T3#
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Farias shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Farias obliges.
Farias misses with a knee to the head.
Farias tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Farias throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Farias has him pressed against the cage.
Farias with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Farias prevents a takedown attempt there.
Charles Farias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Jones.
Farias using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD2#
Jones pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Jones throws his legs up looking for a submission but Farias uses it to pass to side control.
Jones struggling a bit here.#T4##SU#
Farias has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Farias moves into the clinch.
Farias tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Farias lands a knee to the head.
Farias tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farias with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mike Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Farias pulls his leg out and moves away.
Farias lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Farias showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Farias, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Farias!
A victorious Charles Farias thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 4
Date: Sep 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Farias scores with a jab. Paradise acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Farias lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Farias displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Marcus Paradise has been cut.
Paradise darts in trying to clinch
and Farias counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Paradise is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Farias fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Farias tries to keep at a distance but Paradise has taken the fight into the clinch.
Farias is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Farias tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paradise is working for takedown but Farias is calmly controlling the position for now.
Paradise fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Charles Farias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Paradise.
Farias misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farias misses with a knee strike.
Farias lands a knee to the head.
Paradise misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farias scores a nice knee to the body.
Farias lands a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Farias unloads a knee to the mid-section. Paradise lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Paradise misses with the head strike.
A knee to the head by Farias.
Farias lands a knee to the head.
Paradise has Farias pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Farias manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Farias misses with a knee to the head.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but Paradise blocks with his arms.
Farias tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paradise avoiding damage as Farias throws knees to the body.
Farias tries a knee to the head but Paradise blocks it.
Farias with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paradise takes a knee right on the jaw!
Farias is breathing heavily.
Farias trying to land knees to the body.
Farias looking to throw knees to the head but Paradise is blocking nicely.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Farias tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Farias using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paradise has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2#
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!
Paradise content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Farias throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paradise blocks it with crossed arms.
Farias gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paradise.
Farias using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paradise has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've been informed that Paradise 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.
Paradise is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Farias misses with a knee to the head.
Farias lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Paradise tries to pull guard but Farias won't allow it.
Paradise jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Farias walks away with a smile on his face. Paradise gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paradise.
Farias looks to land a combination but Paradise avoids it well.
Charles Farias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Farias works over Paradise's head and body with a nice combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paradise is defended easily by Farias.#T3#
Paradise shoots in and drives through. Farias sprawls well.
Paradise gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Farias cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paradise wants to clinch.
It looked like Farias was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Paradise.#CL#
Farias closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Farias looking to throw knees to the head but Paradise is blocking nicely.
Farias throws a knee to the head but misses.
Farias tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T4#
Farias throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paradise tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Farias as Paradise tries to tie him up.
Paradise tries to score a body lock takedown but Farias shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Farias keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Paradise's efforts to push away.
Farias lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Farias obliges.
A knee to the head by Farias.
Farias working Paradise over with knees to the body.
Farias with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farias connects with a nasty looking knee right to Paradise's face.
Farias lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Farias with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Paradise takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Farias dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Paradise's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Paradise closes the distance and clinches.
Paradise takes a knee right on the jaw!
Paradise wants to break the clinch but can't.
Farias is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paradise can do to turn this around?
Farias misses with a knee to the head.
Paradise leaning his opponent against the cage.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Paradise jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Farias walks away with a smile on his face. Paradise gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Paradise throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Farias.
Farias scores with a three punch combo!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paradise looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Farias is fending him off so far but Paradise persists. Nope, Farias circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Paradise gets tackled into the cage by Farias. Farias maintains the clinch.
A knee to the head by Farias.
Paradise is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Farias to keep the fight standing.
Charles Farias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Paradise.
Farias with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T1#
Farias landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Paradise is breathing heavily.
Farias scores a nice knee to the body.
Farias connects with a knee to the head.
Farias connects with a nasty looking knee right to Paradise's face.
Paradise tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Farias tries a knee to the head but Paradise blocks it.
Farias lands a knee to the head.
Farias with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Farias with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Farias looking to throw knees to the head but Paradise is blocking nicely.
Paradise tries to pull guard but Farias forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Paradise tries to score a body lock takedown but Farias shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Paradise wants to take the fight to the mat but Farias manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Farias.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paradise changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Farias fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Farias rushes Paradise and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Farias lands a knee to the head.
Charles Farias has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Farias with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Farias lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but Paradise blocks with his arms.
Farias throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paradise changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Farias fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Charles Farias is winning the standup battle so far.
Farias circles away from the clinch attempt
and Farias counters with a one-two to the body. #CUT#
That has opened up Marcus Paradise's cut even more.
Paradise shoots for a takedown but Farias saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
Farias wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Farias lands a high kick!
Paradise goes for a double leg but Farias avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Farias continues to drive forward.
Charles Farias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farias throws a head kick that half lands.
Farias misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paradise feints the counter takedown.
No luck for Paradise with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Paradise has managed to clinch.
Farias using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paradise has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Paradise tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Farias just stands there and leans against the cage.
Farias unloads a knee to the mid-section. Paradise lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Farias scores with a knee to the head.
Farias throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T4#
Farias using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paradise has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Paradise is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Farias to keep the fight standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farias tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paradise tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Farias smiles and moves away.
Farias throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Paradise throws a nice looking combination but Farias bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Farias appears to be looking for a big counter.
Farias is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Paradise takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sloppy strikes from Farias. Those never looked like landing.
Paradise tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Paradise takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Farias displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Paradise shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Farias but Farias pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Farias dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Paradise's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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#
Paradise shoots for a takedown but Farias saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Farias jabs at Paradise's body.
Crunch! Farias slams his shin into Paradise's torso.
Farias moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Farias tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paradise was well out of range. Poor timing from Farias.
Farias scores with a nice head shot.
Farias swinging wildly here.
Farias throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Paradise.
Farias misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Farias clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Paradise is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but Paradise blocks with his arms.
Farias with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Farias throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Paradise fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Farias as Paradise tries to tie him up.
Farias using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paradise has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Paradise jumps guard but Farias stands there with Paradise around his waist. Paradise gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Charles Farias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Paradise.
Farias lands a good knee to the midsection. Paradise won't want to take too many of those.
Farias looking to throw knees to the head but Paradise is blocking nicely.
Farias using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paradise has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Paradise has Farias pushed against the cage.
Farias with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2#
Paradise is trying to pull guard but Farias has him pressed against the cage.
Paradise drops down looking for an ankle pick but Farias pulls his leg out and moves away.
Paradise with a lazy takedown attempt
and Farias counters with a big head kick but Paradise shrugs it off.
Farias throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Paradise's head.
Farias throws a nice looking combination but Paradise bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paradise shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farias lands the left hand.
Farias jabs Paradise to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Paradise takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Farias cracks Paradise with an open hand slap.
Farias will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Paradise gets a clinch. #T3#
Farias scores with a knee to the head.
Farias with a knee to the head.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Paradise fails to pull guard.
Farias connects with a knee to the head.
Paradise creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Farias crunches a lovely knee into Paradise's ribcage.
Paradise working hard to break the clinch.
Farias keeps control of Paradise as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Paradise looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Paradise is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Farias is defending well.
Knees in the clinch landing for Farias.
Farias with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T4#
Farias scores with a knee to the head.
Paradise goes for a takedown in the clinch but Farias prevents it.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Farias crunches a lovely knee into Paradise's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paradise lands with a light punch inside.
Farias is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A knee to the head by Farias.
Farias misses with a knee to the head.
Paradise is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Farias is keeping busy.
Farias looking to throw knees to the head but Paradise is blocking nicely.
Paradise tries to break the clinch but Farias is controlling the position.
Paradise managing to block the knees to the body from Farias.
#BC2#
Paradise breaks the clinch.
Marcus Paradise has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Farias closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Farias showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Farias has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Farias!
Charles Farias decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 5
Date: Aug 21, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Harfagri drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU#
Harfagri gets to his feet - Farias follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Farias instigates a clinch.
Farias scores with a knee to the head.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Farias unloads a knee to the mid-section. Harfagri lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Farias tries a knee to the head but Harfagri blocks it.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harfagri is trying to push Farias away but Farias has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Farias throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harfagri blocks it with crossed arms.
Farias throws a knee to the head but misses.
Farias tries a knee to the head but Harfagri blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harfagri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Harfagri is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Farias tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harfagri misses with a punch to the body.
Harfagri tries to land a knee to the head but Farias blocks with his arms.
#T1#
Farias throws a knee to the head but misses.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Farias.
Farias looks winded!
Farias using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harfagri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Farias connects with a nasty looking knee right to Harfagri's face.
Harfagri tries to pull guard but Farias holds him up against the cage and eventually Harfagri drops back down to his feet.
Farias misses with a knee to the head.
Harfagri is trying to break the clinch but Farias is controlling him.
Farias misses with a knee strike.
Harfagri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harfagri has a couple of punches blocked by Farias.
Harfagri is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Farias pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haraldur Harfagri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farias scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Haraldur Harfagri has been cut.
Farias tries to land knees in the clinch but Harfagri avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Harfagri successfully pulls guard.
Harfagri pulls Farias in close to his closed guard and prevents Farias from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Farias stopping the sweep attempt from Harfagri.
Harfagri has Farias pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Harfagri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Farias is aware though and is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harfagri trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harfagri is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Harfagri is pulling down on Farias's head to control his posture.
Farias wants to stand but Harfagri has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Farias postures up.
Harfagri seems keen to control Farias's posture.#SUB#
Harfagri looking for a guillotine here but Farias defends easily.
#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.
Harfagri 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.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harfagri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Farias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Farias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harfagri is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Farias dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Haraldur Harfagri's cut.
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#
Farias stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Farias lets loose with a powerful body kick. Harfagri will feel that in the morning.
Farias throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Farias leaves Harfagri with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Donk. Farias catches Harfagri right on the button with a cross.
Farias lands with a kick to the temple. Harfagri shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Farias will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farias lands a head kick. Harfagri smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Farias throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Harfagri's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harfagri shoots in but no luck this time.
Harfagri takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Harfagri looks to land a combination but Farias avoids it well.
Haraldur Harfagri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harfagri takes a jab right on the kisser.
Harfagri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Farias defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harfagri.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haraldur Harfagri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farias connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harfagri's hands.
Charles Farias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Farias tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harfagri fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Farias moves into the clinch.
Harfagri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Farias misses with a knee to the head.
Harfagri takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Farias working Harfagri over with knees to the body.
Farias scores with a knee to the head.
Farias connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harfagri takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T2#
Farias lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Farias connects with a nasty looking knee right to Harfagri's face.
Farias connects with a nasty looking knee right to Harfagri's face.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harfagri tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Farias smiles and moves away.
Farias throws a wild body kick that Harfagri sees coming a mile off.
Harfagri throws a head kick but Farias moves out of range.
Harfagri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Farias has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Farias with a jab.
Harfagri dives in for a single leg takedown but Farias sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Farias clinches up against the cage.
Harfagri is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Farias pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Harfagri takes a knee right on the jaw!
Farias with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T3#
Farias with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Farias with a knee to the head.
Farias unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Farias gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harfagri.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Farias with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Farias landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Farias with a knee to the head.
Harfagri takes a knee right on the jaw!
Farias tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Farias gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harfagri.
#TD#
Harfagri jumps into guard, dragging Farias to the mat.
#T4#
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!
Farias is fighting to break Harfagri's control of his arms but Harfagri is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Harfagri working for a triangle but Farias defends it easily.
#SUB#
Harfagri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Farias is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Farias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Haraldur Harfagri's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Harfagri doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Farias makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Harfagri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Farias lands a head kick. Harfagri smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Farias lands with a kick to the ribs.
Farias throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#
Haraldur Harfagri's cut is getting worse.
Charles Farias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Farias scores with a four punch combination!
A head kick from Farias lands but Harfagri takes it in his stride. #ROC2#
Harfagri is rocked!
Harfagri shoots in looking for a takedown. Farias tries to sprawl out of it but Harfagri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Farias manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oh Harfagri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haraldur Harfagri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Farias scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Farias lands a brutal head kick. Harfagri looks out on his feet and Farias throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Charles Farias!
After winning the bout, Charles Farias thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
RRFC 1 Nakamura vs Santos
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Farias tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brewer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Farias misses the jab.
Farias lands a front kick.
Farias tries a head kick but it misses.
Farias connects with the punch.#CL2#
Farias closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Brewer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Brewer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Brewer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Farias is looking to stand up but Brewer isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Farias preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Farias really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brewer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brewer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brewer works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brewer uses his free foot to push down on Farias's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Farias.
Farias has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#SUB#
Brewer is persistently looking for the submission but Farias is defending it well.
#SUB#
Brewer looking for the RNC.
What can Farias do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Brewer has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Farias! Can he survive? No! He's out! Brewer gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Micheal Brewer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Farias tries to clinch there but Rosenthal circles away.
Rosenthal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Farias counters with a head kick. That will keep Rosenthal thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #TD2#
Rosenthal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Farias to the mat! Farias manages to get full guard.
Rosenthal is standing up over Farias. Farias looks to escape but Rosenthal dives into side control.
Farias knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rosenthal on the ground.#REVR##SU2#
Rosenthal decides to stand up, so the ref orders Farias to his feet.
Farias lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD2#
Rosenthal closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Farias quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Rosenthal is looking for a kimura but Farias is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rosenthal to get the leverage.
Farias won't allow Rosenthal to pass to mount.
Rosenthal is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Farias! #T1##SUB2#
Farias is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Rosenthal locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Farias is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Rosenthal!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Farias lands with a slapping head kick.
Falwell looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Farias gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've been informed that Falwell 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.
Farias throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Falwell blocks it with crossed arms.
Farias putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Falwell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Farias connects with a nasty looking knee right to Falwell's face.
Falwell takes a knee right on the jaw!
#ROC#
Falwell is rocked!
Farias using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Falwell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Falwell is still on wobbly legs! Can Farias finish him?
Farias scores with a knee to the head.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but Falwell blocks with his arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farias jerks Falwell's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Falwell drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Farias goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Farias because Falwell was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Charles Farias!
Yahweh Falwell was interviewed post fight and said 'Hasa diga eebowai. I guess I didn't pray hard enough, or maybe prayed too much. I bet if I trained more instead praying, I might have avoided getting KO'd. I guess it's God's will. But to quote George Carlin: "If it's God's will and he's going to do what he wants to anyway, why'.
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