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Event:
Madness 48 Wanker vs Nagashima
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boulder is looking to clinch.
Fonalleda is looking for the big counter here.
Boulder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fonalleda counters with a left and a right that stings Boulder.
Fonalleda changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boulder looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fonalleda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boulder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fonalleda looking to control but instead Boulder has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Fonalleda scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boulder actively working from the bottom here.
Fonalleda slips a nice elbow through Boulder's hands, connecting with Boulder's forehead.
Boulder wants to control but Fonalleda is keeping busy.
Fonalleda has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA New York. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Fonalleda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fonalleda lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boulder is holding on to half guard well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Fonalleda.
Fonalleda winds up and cracks Boulder with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boulder is trying to maintain the position but Fonalleda is very close to passing his half guard.
Boulder looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boulder trying to control but Fonalleda postures up.
Fonalleda is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boulder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Fonalleda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulder is refusing to be controlled, as Fonalleda sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boulder misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Fonalleda trying to control from half guard but Boulder is working away.
Boulder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fonalleda pulls his head out easily.
Fonalleda scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fonalleda is thwarting Boulder's attempts to control the position.
Fonalleda looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fonalleda working over Boulder with some ground and pound. Boulder looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boulder works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulder keeping moving, preventing Fonalleda from controlling successfully.
Boulder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fonalleda defends well.
Boulder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boulder has momentary wrist control but Fonalleda slips an elbow through the middle.
Fonalleda must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boulder is trying to keep Fonalleda in close.
Fonalleda with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boulder is rocked!
Boulder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boulder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulder is working an open guard so Fonalleda takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fonalleda misses with a head kick.
Boulder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fonalleda avoids it really well and circles away.
Boulder shoots in but Fonalleda avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kayl Boulder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boulder shoots in and drives through. Fonalleda sprawls well.
Boulder shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Boulder showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boulder is working for a kimura but Fonalleda is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Earl Fonalleda will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fonalleda shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boulder's guard.
Fonalleda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boulder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fonalleda makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fonalleda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boulder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fonalleda lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh Boulder is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fonalleda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonalleda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fonalleda postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Boulder covers up, he's hurt! Fonalleda keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Fonalleda and the ref steps in to end the fight! Fonalleda can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earl Fonalleda! |
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Event:
WPFC 48 - Tantor vs. Lund
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Bonaduce throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bonaduce misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fonalleda throws an overhand right that lands on Bonaduce's shoulder, as Bonaduce tries to avoid the shot.
Bonaduce fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fonalleda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Bonaduce moves into the clinch successfully.
Fonalleda is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bonaduce pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bonaduce avoiding damage.
Bonaduce trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonaduce misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fonalleda.
Bonaduce working Fonalleda over with knees to the body.
Fonalleda being controlled against the cage.
Bonaduce holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T1#
Bonaduce misses with a knee strike.
Bonaduce looking to throw knees to the head but Fonalleda is blocking nicely.
Bonaduce slowing the pace effectively.
I was talking to Bonaduce's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nice elbow from Bonaduce. #CUT#
It looks like Earl Fonalleda has been cut.#TD2#
Fonalleda tightens his grip and picks Bonaduce up, before dumping him to the ground. Bonaduce manages to land in guard.
Bonaduce is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Fonalleda dives into side control.
#REVR#
An elbow from Fonalleda crashes against the mat.
Bonaduce is looking for a sweep.
Bonaduce is not content to let Fonalleda control the position.
Bonaduce wants to control but Fonalleda postures up.#T2#
Fonalleda is putting a hurting on Bonaduce here, landing some big shots from side control. #CUT2#
It looks like Cadderly Bonaduce has been cut.#ES#
Bonaduce sneaks out the side door and pushes Fonalleda away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fonalleda fails with a takedown attempt.
Fonalleda avoids the head kick by Bonaduce.
Fonalleda shoots for a double leg takedown but Bonaduce sprawls well. He's pushed Fonalleda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bonaduce is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cadderly Bonaduce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Earl Fonalleda.
Bonaduce tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fonalleda ducks under a wild hook from Bonaduce.
Fonalleda closes the distance and clinches up with Bonaduce, looking for a takedown. Fonalleda pushes Bonaduce against the cage but Bonaduce circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bonaduce went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bonaduce throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Bonaduce lands a head kick. Fonalleda smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bonaduce throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fonalleda unleashes a big counter combination but Bonaduce bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bonaduce throws a sloppy head kick and Fonalleda moves out of range easily.
Fonalleda throws a counter combo.
Bonaduce throws a head kick but Fonalleda moves out of range.
Fonalleda avoids the head kick by Bonaduce.
Cadderly Bonaduce is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fonalleda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fonalleda blocks a head kick by Bonaduce.
Bonaduce throws an overhand right that lands on Fonalleda's shoulder, as Fonalleda tries to avoid the shot.
Fonalleda blocks the body kick.
A head kick from Bonaduce lands but Fonalleda takes it in his stride.
Fonalleda looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T4#
Bonaduce misses with a head kick.
Cadderly Bonaduce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fonalleda avoids the head kick by Bonaduce.
#TD2#
Fonalleda drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fonalleda lands a couple of digs.
Fonalleda postures up in Bonaduce's guard and throws a big left but Bonaduce blocks it.
Bonaduce looking for a sweep. Not yet Bonaduce, not yet.
Bonaduce keeping moving, preventing Fonalleda from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Fonalleda gets to his feet. Bonaduce looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fonalleda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bonaduce as he avoids it easily.
Fonalleda avoids the head kick by Bonaduce.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cadderly Bonaduce dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bonaduce throws a sloppy head kick and Fonalleda moves out of range easily.
Fonalleda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bonaduce sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Bonaduce. #TD2#
Fonalleda fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bonaduce to the ground. Fonalleda is now in Bonaduce's guard.
Bonaduce working a defensive guard here.
Bonaduce looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bonaduce is trying to keep Fonalleda in close.
Bonaduce avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonaduce wants to sweep but no luck.
Fonalleda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fonalleda content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Bonaduce is pulling down on Fonalleda's head to control his posture.
Bonaduce looking to control.
Bonaduce preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fonalleda throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fonalleda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bonaduce plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD2#
Fonalleda shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bonaduce's guard.
Fonalleda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bonaduce swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fonalleda throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Fonalleda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fonalleda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Fonalleda postures up.
Fonalleda must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fonalleda is looking to work some ground and pound but Bonaduce has wrist control.
Bonaduce is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fonalleda can do to turn this around?
Fonalleda being controlled here momentarily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bonaduce misses with a head kick.
Fonalleda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bonaduce swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Fonalleda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bonaduce was covering up waiting for the punch and Fonalleda finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bonaduce working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Bonaduce looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fonalleda is one step ahead there.
Fonalleda postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fonalleda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fonalleda throwing strikes but missing.
Bonaduce trying to keep a closed guard but Fonalleda is proving a slippery customer.
Bonaduce is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fonalleda is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fonalleda landing some decent shots from guard.
Fonalleda landing some decent shots from guard.
Fonalleda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bonaduce works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fonalleda scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bonaduce is trying to control the position but Fonalleda postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonaduce avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bonaduce keeping moving, preventing Fonalleda from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bonaduce scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earl Fonalleda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bonaduce tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bonaduce throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bonaduce tries a head kick but it misses.
Fonalleda keeps the fight on the outside.
Bonaduce pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fonalleda is trying to counter with his kicks.
Fonalleda cracks a nice hook into Bonaduce's ribs.
Bonaduce tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fonalleda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bonaduce defends it well.
Bonaduce lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fonalleda shoots in for a takedown but Bonaduce shows good takedown defense.
Fonalleda delivers a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Bonaduce.
Bonaduce lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fonalleda circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Bonaduce fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fonalleda checks it well.
Fonalleda fails with a takedown attempt.
Bonaduce throws a head kick but Fonalleda moves out of range.
Fonalleda was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fonalleda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cadderly Bonaduce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Earl Fonalleda.
Bonaduce throws a head kick but Fonalleda moves out of range.
Fonalleda sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bonaduce connects with a right hand. Fonalleda shakes it off.
Cadderly Bonaduce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2##CL#
Bonaduce darts in and clinches Fonalleda up against the cage.
Bonaduce is stalling here.
Bonaduce tries a knee to the head but Fonalleda blocks it.
Fonalleda is looking for a takedown.
Bonaduce just leaning against Fonalleda, taking a breather.
Fonalleda managing to block the knees to the body from Bonaduce.
Bonaduce pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bonaduce scores with a knee to the head.
Bonaduce putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fonalleda in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fonalleda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bonaduce landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonaduce using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fonalleda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T3#
Fonalleda tries for a takedown but Bonaduce manages to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from Bonaduce.
Bonaduce lands a nice knee to the body.
Bonaduce is struggling to control the position.
Bonaduce lands an elbow that stopped Fonalleda in his tracks for a moment.
Bonaduce is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fonalleda is defending well for now.
Bonaduce lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bonaduce with a knee to the head.
Fonalleda looking for a takedown.
Fonalleda being controlled against the cage.#T4#
Fonalleda takes an elbow to the temple.
Fonalleda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bonaduce fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bonaduce tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bonaduce tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cadderly Bonaduce is winning the standup battle so far.
Bonaduce pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fonalleda throws a right and a left that Bonaduce avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonaduce throws a head kick but Fonalleda moves out of range.
Bonaduce pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Fonalleda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bonaduce turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cadderly Bonaduce showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bonaduce 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cadderly Bonaduce!
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Event:
WPFC 39 - Bergeron vs. Cabasa
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Fonalleda tries to keep at a distance but Howlett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Howlett scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Earl Fonalleda has been cut.
Howlett is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fonalleda looking for a takedown.
Fonalleda takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fonalleda letting Howlett take a breather here.
Howlett is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Howlett unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fonalleda lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fonalleda looks winded!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Howlett.
Fonalleda avoids the elbow strike from Howlett, against the cage.
Howlett using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fonalleda tries to score a body lock takedown but Howlett shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
James Howlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Earl Fonalleda.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Howlett just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fonalleda's brow.
Fonalleda managing to block the knees to the body from Howlett.
#T1#
Howlett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fonalleda.
Howlett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fonalleda.
Howlett lands a nice elbow.
Howlett unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Howlett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fonalleda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Howlett leaning against his opponent.
Howlett landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Howlett missing with knees to the body.
Howlett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fonalleda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Our sources have told us that Howlett has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Knees in the clinch landing for Howlett.
Howlett trying to land knees to the body.
Howlett is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Howlett comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fonalleda has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Howlett is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Howlett dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Howlett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fonalleda.
Howlett will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fonalleda up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fonalleda wants a takedown but no success here.
Howlett throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Howlett trying to land knees to the body.
Howlett tries a knee to the head but Fonalleda blocks it.
Howlett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fonalleda is trying to drag Howlett to the mat but Howlett just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fonalleda is looking for a takedown.#T3#
Fonalleda has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Howlett is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fonalleda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Howlett just leaning against Fonalleda, taking a breather.
Howlett working Fonalleda over with knees to the body.
Howlett with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Howlett crunches a lovely knee into Fonalleda's ribcage.
Howlett missing with knees to the body.
Howlett effectively controlling the action here.
Fonalleda letting Howlett take a breather here.
Fonalleda avoiding damage as Howlett throws knees to the body.
#T4#
Howlett missing with knees to the body.
Howlett lands a knee to the body.
Fonalleda can't get the takedown.
Fonalleda avoiding damage as Howlett throws knees to the body.
Howlett looking to throw knees to the head but Fonalleda is blocking nicely.
Howlett landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Howlett trying to land knees to the body.
Howlett lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fonalleda is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Howlett pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Howlett lands a nice elbow.
Howlett crunches a lovely knee into Fonalleda's ribcage.
Fonalleda takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Earl Fonalleda's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Fonalleda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Howlett can pounce on him.
Howlett throws a series of punches but Fonalleda avoids them all with ease.
Fonalleda shoots in looking for a takedown but Howlett manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fonalleda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fonalleda dives in and grabs Howlett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Howlett pushes down on Fonalleda's head and hops out.
That kick from Howlett tenderised Fonalleda's leg. Fonalleda is trying to keep his angry face on.
Howlett tries to clinch but Fonalleda moves out of range.
That kick from Howlett tenderised Fonalleda's leg. Fonalleda is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fonalleda has a takedown stuffed.
James Howlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Earl Fonalleda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Howlett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fonalleda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fonalleda tries to counter with a clinch but Howlett shakes him off and moves away.
Fonalleda avoids the head kick by Howlett.
Fonalleda shoots in and drives through. Howlett sprawls well.
Howlett misses with a double jab.
Fonalleda moves out of range of the body kick.
Howlett misses with a wild combination.
Fonalleda was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Howlett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Howlett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fonalleda can do to turn this around?
Fonalleda blocks an elbow strike from Howlett.
Fonalleda is trying to drag Howlett to the mat but Howlett just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
Fonalleda takes an elbow to the forehead.
James Howlett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Howlett missing with knees to the body.
Howlett leaning his opponent against the cage.
Howlett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fonalleda.
Fonalleda tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fonalleda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Howlett lands an elbow that stopped Fonalleda in his tracks for a moment.
Howlett misses with an elbow strike.
Fonalleda tries for a takedown but Howlett manages to get underhooks.
#T3##BC2#
Fonalleda manages to break the clinch.
Howlett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fonalleda manages to avoid it.
Fonalleda is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fonalleda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Howlett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fonalleda's sensitive parts.
Howlett lands a nice looking body kick.
James Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fonalleda is breathing heavily.
Fonalleda fails with the takedown
and Howlett counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Howlett instigates a clinch.
Howlett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fonalleda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fonalleda tries for a takedown but Howlett manages to get underhooks.
Fonalleda tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fonalleda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Howlett throws an elbow but it misses.
Howlett unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Howlett stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Howlett lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Howlett working Fonalleda over with knees to the body.
Howlett tries to land knees in the clinch but Fonalleda avoids the damage to the body.
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!
Fonalleda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Howlett stalls.
Howlett lands a nice elbow.
Howlett lands a knee to the body.
Howlett lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Earl Fonalleda's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Howlett instigates a clinch.
Howlett gets underhooks to prevent Fonalleda's takedown attempt.
Howlett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Howlett.
Howlett pressing his opponent against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Howlett unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fonalleda lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett lands a knee to the body.
Howlett landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Howlett.
Fonalleda takes an elbow to the temple.
Fonalleda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Howlett stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Howlett obliges.
Howlett lands a good knee to the midsection. Fonalleda won't want to take too many of those.
Howlett landing knees to the head.
Howlett lands an elbow just above Fonalleda 's eye.
Howlett looking to throw knees to the head but Fonalleda is blocking nicely.
Howlett scores a nice knee to the body.
Howlett working Fonalleda over with knees to the body.
Howlett pressing his opponent against the cage.
Howlett tries to land knees in the clinch but Fonalleda avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Fonalleda takes a knee to the side of the body.
Howlett creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Howlett trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Howlett.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fonalleda avoids a wild elbow strike from Howlett.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fonalleda looking for a takedown.
Howlett landing knees to the body.
Howlett looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Howlett lands a knee to the body.
Howlett lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Howlett comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T3#
Howlett crunches a lovely knee into Fonalleda's ribcage.
Howlett landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fonalleda takes an elbow to the temple.
Howlett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fonalleda.
Howlett is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Howlett landing knees to the body.
Howlett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fonalleda is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Howlett gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
James Howlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Earl Fonalleda.
Howlett lands a knee to the body.
Howlett is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Howlett landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Howlett lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T4#
Howlett pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howlett landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fonalleda managing to block the knees to the body from Howlett.
#BC2#
Fonalleda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Howlett throws a jab when Fonalleda was well out of range.#CL#
Howlett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Howlett connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fonalleda's face.
Howlett misses with a knee strike.
Earl Fonalleda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Howlett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Howlett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fonalleda avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Howlett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Howlett 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:24
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:24
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Howlett!
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Event:
WPFC 33 - Inoue vs. Bergeron
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Fonalleda keeps the fight on the outside.
Soprano throws a front kick aimed at Fonalleda's knee but Fonalleda avoids it well. #TD2#
Fonalleda gets a double leg takedown into Soprano's guard.
Fonalleda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soprano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fonalleda.
Fonalleda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fonalleda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fonalleda landing with the ground and pound.
Fonalleda sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fonalleda throws an elbow that misses. Soprano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fonalleda's guard. Nice move by Soprano!#REVR#
Fonalleda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soprano is one step ahead there. #T1##ES2#
Fonalleda has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Soprano off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Soprano throws a series of punches but Fonalleda moves out of range.
Fonalleda is looking for the big counter here.
Soprano pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fonalleda back to the cage. Soprano follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Soprano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Soprano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fonalleda throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Soprano's head.
Fonalleda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Soprano's waist but Soprano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fonalleda off to one side.
Soprano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fonalleda.
Soprano throws a right and a left that Fonalleda avoids nicely.
Fonalleda lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fonalleda swats away the attempt to clinch by Soprano.
Despite the aggression on Fonalleda's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Fonalleda stuffs the takedown attempt from Soprano. Soprano gets slowly back to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Fonalleda's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Soprano closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fonalleda circles away.
Despite the aggression on Fonalleda's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Fonalleda drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fonalleda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fonalleda cracks Soprano with a solid left hand.
Fonalleda throws a big right hand that misses.
Fonalleda tries to free his leg and advance position but Soprano is retaining full guard.
Fonalleda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fonalleda must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fonalleda wants to pass the guard but Soprano is keeping the position.#T3#
Fonalleda lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Soprano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fonalleda.
Fonalleda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soprano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fonalleda working some strikes from top position.
Fonalleda cracks Soprano with a solid left hand.#ROC2#
Soprano is rocked!
Soprano is breathing heavily.
Fonalleda content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oh Soprano is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fonalleda working some strikes from top position.
Fonalleda scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fonalleda throwing strikes from guard but Soprano blocks nicely.
Fonalleda tries to free his leg and advance position but Soprano is retaining full guard.
Soprano seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Fonalleda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fonalleda is working Soprano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fonalleda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fonalleda with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fonalleda works over Soprano with some ground and pound from guard.
Fonalleda lands a couple of elbows.
Fonalleda stops Soprano from standing up.
Fonalleda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fonalleda gets to his feet and stands over Soprano, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Soprano felt that one! Fonalleda unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Soprano from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earl Fonalleda!
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Event:
WPFC 26 - Tiramanti vs Arroyo
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Soprano tries to close the distance and clinch but Fonalleda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soprano misses with a takedown attempt - Fonalleda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Soprano tries to close the distance and clinch but Fonalleda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soprano is looking to clinch.
Soprano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fonalleda has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Soprano is looking to clinch.
Fonalleda feints a counter leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fonalleda.
Soprano works over Fonalleda's head and body with a nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Fonalleda dives in and scores a takedown into Soprano's guard.
Fonalleda scoring with some ground and pound.
Soprano keeping full guard, as Fonalleda tries to pass. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fonalleda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fonalleda lands a couple of elbows.
Fonalleda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fonalleda throwing strikes from guard but Soprano blocks nicely.
Soprano has momentary wrist control but Fonalleda slips an elbow through the middle.
Fonalleda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Soprano's head.
Fonalleda stays in close to Soprano's body and controls the position.
Fonalleda trying to move into half guard but instead Soprano has managed to sweep!#REVR##T2#
Fonalleda looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SU#
Fonalleda is working an open guard so Soprano takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Soprano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fonalleda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fonalleda unleashes a big counter combination but Soprano bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Soprano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Soprano tries to close the distance and clinch but Fonalleda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fonalleda was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Soprano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fonalleda misses with a wild combination.
Soprano changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Soprano doesn't manage to clinch there - Fonalleda circles away.
#T3#
Soprano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Soprano backs off Fonalleda throws a huge counter combo but Soprano manages to avoid it all.
Soprano misses with the combination.
Soprano scores with a body shot.
Soprano throws a one two combo.
Soprano misses with a low kick.
Fonalleda throws out a counter right but Soprano avoids it with no problem.
Soprano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fonalleda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Soprano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fonalleda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Soprano shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fonalleda eats them both and turns towards Soprano to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soprano lands with a kick to the temple. Fonalleda shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fonalleda tries for a takedown but Soprano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marco Soprano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Earl Fonalleda.
Fonalleda shoots in and drives through. Soprano sprawls well.
Soprano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fonalleda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soprano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Soprano closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fonalleda circles away.
Soprano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fonalleda circles away quickly and effectively.
Soprano fails with a takedown attempt.
Soprano is breathing heavily.
Fonalleda tries for a takedown but Soprano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Soprano dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Soprano.
Soprano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fonalleda throws a fast counter high kick but Soprano manages to duck under it in time.
Marco Soprano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fonalleda fails to land the takedown.
Soprano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fonalleda circles away quickly and effectively.
As Soprano backs off Fonalleda throws a huge counter combo but Soprano manages to avoid it all.
Soprano tries to clinch up but Fonalleda circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd cheers as Soprano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fonalleda doesn't seem phased though.
Fonalleda shoots in for a double leg but Soprano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Soprano drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fonalleda sprawls and moves away.
Soprano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soprano misses with a two punch combination.
Fonalleda tries to counter with a clinch but Soprano shakes him off and moves away.
Fonalleda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Soprano's waist but Soprano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fonalleda off to one side.
Marco Soprano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Earl Fonalleda.
No luck for Fonalleda with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Soprano pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fonalleda back to the cage. Soprano follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fonalleda swats away the attempt to clinch by Soprano.
Despite the aggression on Fonalleda's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Soprano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soprano tries to clinch there but Fonalleda circles away.
Fonalleda tries to counter with a clinch but Soprano shakes him off and moves away.
Soprano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fonalleda circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Fonalleda decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fonalleda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fonalleda passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Soprano!
Fonalleda working Soprano over with strikes here. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fonalleda controlling from the full mount.
Earl Fonalleda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fonalleda raining down shots from the mount!
Fonalleda working the ground and pound effectively.
Fonalleda lands a heavy elbow.
Fonalleda scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Soprano?
#T3#
Fonalleda scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#ROC2#
Soprano is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice elbow there by Fonalleda.
Oh Soprano is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fonalleda cracks Soprano with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earl Fonalleda!
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Event:
WPFC 22 - McDonald vs. Knox
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Fonalleda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Soprano tries to counter it with a takedown but Fonalleda pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Soprano moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Soprano scores with a three punch combo!
Soprano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soprano misses with a few strikes there.
Soprano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fonalleda's head.
Soprano wants to clinch up but Fonalleda keeps it at a distance.
Soprano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Soprano stuffs the takedown.
Fonalleda tries to land a front kick but Soprano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soprano closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Soprano scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Soprano moves out of range as Fonalleda throws a body kick.
Soprano doesn't manage to clinch there - Fonalleda circles away.
Fonalleda tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Soprano manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Fonalleda misses with an attempted mid kick.
Soprano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Soprano keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Soprano throws a one two combo.
Fonalleda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soprano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fonalleda backs up against the cage.
Soprano looks to land a combination but Fonalleda avoids it well.
Soprano misses with a wild combination.
Fonalleda looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A combination from Soprano does no damage.
Fonalleda swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Soprano moves in looking to clinch but Fonalleda pushes him off.
Fonalleda is looking for a counter combo.
Fonalleda shoots for a takedown but Soprano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Earl Fonalleda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soprano is looking to clinch but Fonalleda is avoiding it.
Fonalleda is looking for a counter combo.
Soprano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Fonalleda gets a takedown into half guard.
Soprano wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fonalleda performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Soprano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fonalleda controlling the action here. #T3#
Fonalleda's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fonalleda with the ground and pound but Soprano uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fonalleda content to stall in guard here.
Fonalleda seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Soprano for as long as he can get away with.#SU#
Fonalleda stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Soprano scores with a three punch combo!
Marco Soprano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soprano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fonalleda throws a leg kick but Soprano moved away.
Soprano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fonalleda shoots in for a takedown but Soprano shows good takedown defense.
Soprano misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice combination there by Soprano.
Soprano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soprano tries for a takedown but Fonalleda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Soprano is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fonalleda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD#
Fonalleda gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Soprano dominated that round.
That's time! Fonalleda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fonalleda connects with a leg kick. Soprano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Soprano moves in looking to clinch but Fonalleda pushes him off.
Soprano doesn't manage to clinch there - Fonalleda circles away.
Earl Fonalleda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soprano throws a head kick that misses.
Soprano tries to clinch there but Fonalleda circles away.
Fonalleda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Soprano dives in for a single leg takedown but Fonalleda sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Soprano lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soprano throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Soprano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fonalleda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Soprano somewhat.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Soprano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fonalleda dives in for a single leg takedown but Soprano sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fonalleda scores with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Soprano blocks the leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Soprano. That's going to slow Fonalleda down.
Fonalleda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Soprano circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Earl Fonalleda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soprano misses with a series of wild punches.
Fonalleda throws a nice outside leg kick.
Soprano lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
Fonalleda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Soprano did well to prevent Fonalleda getting side control.#T2#
Soprano taking some punishment here, with Fonalleda in his half guard.
Fonalleda is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Fonalleda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ground and pound from Fonalleda.
Fonalleda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soprano keeps working.
Soprano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fonalleda with the ground and pound but Soprano uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fonalleda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fonalleda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fonalleda trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Soprano manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Soprano wants to stand but Fonalleda is controlling his posture from full guard.
Soprano is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fonalleda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Soprano's guard. #REVR#
Fonalleda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fonalleda is looking to advance position but Soprano has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marco Soprano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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#
Fonalleda throws a right and a left that Soprano avoids nicely.
Soprano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fonalleda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Soprano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fonalleda backs up against the cage.
Fonalleda throws a leg kick but Soprano moved away.
Soprano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fonalleda doesn't seem bothered though.
Soprano shoots in for a double leg but Fonalleda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Soprano looks to move away, Fonalleda throws a big counter combo but Soprano just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soprano tries to clinch up.
It looked like Fonalleda was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Soprano misses with a head kick.
Soprano tries to clinch but Fonalleda moves out of range.
Fonalleda throws a big counter combination but Soprano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Soprano throws a series of strikes that have Fonalleda backpedaling.
#T1#
Fonalleda tries a low kick but Soprano avoids it.
Fonalleda avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Soprano looks to move away, Fonalleda throws a big counter combo but Soprano just gets out of the way.
Soprano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fonalleda misses with a takedown attempt - Soprano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Fonalleda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Soprano did well to prevent Fonalleda getting side control.
Fonalleda is taking a breather. Soprano says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Fonalleda is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Soprano to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #T2#
Fonalleda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fonalleda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soprano is keeping the position for now.
Fonalleda throws a strike but Soprano rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3##SUB2#
Soprano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #ES#
Fonalleda pushes Soprano off and gets back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Soprano. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Fonalleda gets a double leg takedown into Soprano's guard.
Fonalleda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fonalleda throws a big right hand that misses.
Soprano can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fonalleda controls the pace.
Further stalling from Fonalleda.#T4#
Fonalleda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soprano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fonalleda throwing strikes from guard but Soprano blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soprano wants to stand up but Fonalleda is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Earl Fonalleda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marco Soprano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fonalleda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Soprano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Soprano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Soprano winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Soprano!
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