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Event:
DMMA 313 Martin vs Faolin 2
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Martin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Martin misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Martin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Faolin doesn't seem phased though.
Faolin tries to clinch there but Martin circles away.
Martin misses with a straight left.
Martin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Faolin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Martin. That one must have hurt.
Martin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Martin slips a straight right by Faolin.
Faolin throws a series of punches but Martin moves out of range.
Faolin thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin lands an overhand right.
Faolin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Faolin tries to close the distance and clinch but Martin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joey Faolin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Martin rushes Faolin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Martin.
Martin struggles to land a body shot inside as Faolin controls his hands.
#T1#
Martin missing with knees to the body.
Martin can't find room to land a body shot as Faolin controls the action.
Martin tries to work over Faolin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Martin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Martin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faolin's elbow.
Faolin looking to throw knees to the head but Martin is blocking nicely.
Faolin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Martin throws a punch but it's blocked by Faolin.
Faolin lands with a left to the head.
Martin blocks a body shot from Faolin.
Faolin working aggressively here.
Faolin has a couple of punches blocked by Martin.
Martin tries to work over Faolin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Faolin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Faolin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Martin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martin slows down the pace here.
Martin avoiding damage as Faolin throws knees to the body.
#T2##BC2#
Faolin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Faolin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Martin loads up on a big right hand but Faolin slips the punch.
Martin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Faolin's sensitive parts.
Faolin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faolin tries to clinch but Martin moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Martin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Faolin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Faolin throws out a loose jab but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Faolin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Faolin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Martin under the eye.
Faolin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Martin back to the cage. Faolin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Martin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Martin just misses with a punch to the body.
Faolin throws a hook but Martin avoids it easily.
Martin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Faolin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Martin - that will leave a mark!
#T3#
Faolin with a nice cross.
Faolin misses with a hook. Martin ducked under it nicely.
Martin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Faolin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Faolin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Faolin misses with a lunging right hand
and Martin counters with a low kick, right behind Faolin 's knee.
Faolin misses with a straight right.
Martin throwing a counter right hand but Faolin manages to avoid it.
Faolin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Faolin throws a lazy right hand but Martin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Faolin moves away from the strike by Martin.
Martin misses with a body shot.
Faolin misses with an uppercut. Martin saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Faolin.
Faolin wants to counter with a clinch but Martin pushes him away.
Faolin tries to clinch but Martin moves out of range.
Faolin loads up on a big right hand but Martin slips the punch.#T4#
Martin tries to score with a low kick but Faolin moves his leg out of the way.
Faolin misses with a lunging right hand
and Faolin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martin moves away from the strike by Faolin.
Martin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Faolin.
Martin feints and then cracks Faolin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Faolin down.
Faolin misses with an uppercut. Martin saw that one coming.
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!
Faolin throws out a loose jab but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martin throws a wild body kick that Faolin sees coming a mile off.
Faolin misses with a right hand
and Martin counters with a body kick.
Martin misses with a hook. Faolin ducked under it nicely.
Faolin misses with a double jab
and Martin counters with a nice leg kick.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Faolin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Martin under the eye.#CL2#
Faolin moves into the clinch successfully.
Martin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Faolin missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Swole Ricky Martin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Faolin.
Martin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Faolin in his tracks.
Martin connects with the punch.
Martin connects with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Martin.
Martin misses with a looping left.
We've been informed that Faolin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Faolin tries to move into range but Martin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Faolin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Faolin misses with a looping right.
Martin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Swole Ricky Martin is winning the standup battle so far.
Faolin ducks under a wild hook from Martin.
Martin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martin misses with a looping left.
Martin lands a jab to the nose.
Martin tries to clinch up.
Faolin misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Martin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Faolin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Faolin throws a series of punches but Martin moves out of range.
Faolin checks a leg kick nicely.
Faolin throws a looping overhand right but Martin ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Martin.
Faolin misses with a straight left.
Faolin blocks a head kick by Martin.
Faolin misses with an uppercut.
Martin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Martin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Faolin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Martin. That's going to slow Faolin down.
Faolin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big right from Faolin misses.
It looked like Martin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Faolin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Martin has time to react.
Martin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Faolin.
Faolin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Martin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Faolin scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Martin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Faolin throws a hook to the side of Martin's head but Martin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin scores with a jab to the body.
Faolin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut.
Faolin throws a jab but it's blocked by Martin.
Faolin punishes Martin's body with a nice straight punch.
Faolin throws an overhand right that lands on Martin's shoulder, as Martin tries to avoid the shot.
Faolin wants to clinch.
Faolin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Faolin misses. #T3#
Martin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Faolin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Martin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Faolin dodges the punch combination from Martin.
Faolin lands with an uppercut that bounces Martin off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Faolin drives through and clinches with Martin against the cage.
Faolin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martin backwards.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Martin avoids it.
Martin misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martin.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martin misses with a body punch.
Martin avoiding damage as Faolin throws knees to the body.
Martin cracks Faolin with a nice body shot.
Faolin has a couple of punches blocked by Martin.
#BC#
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Martin circles away from the clinch attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faolin ducks under a wild hook from Martin.
Sloppy strikes from Faolin. Those never looked like landing.
Faolin misses with a hook
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Faolin.
Martin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Martin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Martin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Faolin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Faolin's sensitive parts.
Faolin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Martin drives through and clinches with Faolin against the cage.
Faolin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faolin backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Martin.
Martin misses with a punch to the body.
Faolin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Martin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Swole Ricky Martin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Martin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Faolin's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick from Martin misses.
Faolin swings widly with a right hand
and Martin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Martin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Faolin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Martin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Faolin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Martin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Faolin is looking to clinch.
Faolin wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin throws the left hand but Faolin avoids the punch easily.
Martin looks to land a left hand but Faolin moved out of range nicely.
Faolin throws a lazy uppercut
and Martin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Faolin thinking.
Faolin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Jab, jab by Martin - just one landing.
Faolin walks into a jab.
Martin blocks a jab.
Martin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Faolin.
Faolin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Faolin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Faolin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martin circles away quickly and effectively.
Faolin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Martin throws the left hand but Faolin avoids the punch easily.
Faolin wants to counter the offense by Martin and move into the clinch position.
Faolin scores with a one two! Martin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Faolin looks to land a combination but Martin avoids it well.
Martin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin misses with a hook. Faolin ducked under it nicely.
Martin throws a jab when Faolin was well out of range.
Faolin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Faolin misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Martin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Martin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Faolin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Martin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A swing and a miss from Faolin.
Faolin throws a hook but Martin avoids it easily.
Faolin slips under a jab from Martin.
Faolin throws an off balance right hand
and Faolin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Faolin clinches up against the cage.
Martin has Faolin pushed against the cage.
Martin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Faolin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Faolin crunches a lovely knee into Martin's ribcage.
Faolin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martin prevents a body shot from Faolin.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Martin avoids it.#T3#
Martin tries to work over Faolin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martin can't find room to land a body shot as Faolin controls the action.
Martin tries to work over Faolin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Faolin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martin blocks a body shot from Faolin.
Faolin prevents a body shot from Martin.
A short right from Faolin.
Joey Faolin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Martin lands a left hand.
Martin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Faolin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Faolin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Martin digs a right hand into Faolin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Faolin's gas tank.
Faolin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Martin manages to break the clinch.
Martin clobbers Faolin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Faolin misses with a looping left.
Martin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Faolin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martin circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab from Martin.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faolin misses with the combination.
Faolin misses with a left hand #CL#
and Martin moves into the clinch.
Martin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faolin's elbow.
Martin scores with a hook to the body.
Martin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martin digs a right hand into Faolin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Faolin's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Martin.
Faolin blocks a body shot from Martin.
Martin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faolin's elbow.
Martin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Faolin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Martin avoids it.
Faolin trying to land knees to the body.
Martin misses with a body punch.
Martin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martin struggles to land a body shot inside as Faolin controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Swole Ricky Martin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Faolin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Joey Faolin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Faolin ducks under a wild hook from Martin.
Faolin wants to counter with a clinch but Martin pushes him away.
Faolin misses with an uppercut. Martin saw that one coming.
Martin thuds his right hand into Faolin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Martin cracks Faolin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Martin connects with an inside leg kick.
Faolin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martin throws a quick counter kick to the body but Faolin avoids it.
Faolin tries to close the distance and clinch but Martin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Faolin.
Faolin throws a poor cross that misses
and Martin counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Faolin.
Good leg kick by Martin.
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Faolin.
#T1##CL2#
Martin gets tackled into the cage by Faolin. Faolin maintains the clinch.
Martin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Faolin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Faolin tries to bum rush Martin with a series of wild strikes but Martin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martin delivers a nice body kick.
Martin thuds his shin into the meat of Faolin's side.
Martin loads up on a big right hand but Faolin slips the punch.
Faolin scores with a nice head shot.
Faolin looks to clinch
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
Martin with a hook.
Faolin wants to clinch up but Martin keeps it at a distance.
Faolin moves out of range of the strikes.
Martin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Faolin tries to clinch but Martin is having none of it. #T2#
Martin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Faolin.
Martin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faolin can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faolin swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Martin moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martin.
Faolin throws a head punch that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Martin.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Martin for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martin.
A short uppercut from Martin.
Faolin tries a body shot but Martin blocks it.
Good body shot from Martin.
Martin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Faolin.
Faolin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Martin is leaning against Faolin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Martin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Faolin.#BC#
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Faolin on the side of the head.
Faolin misses with a shot to the body
and Faolin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Martin lands with a hook. Faolin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Faolin tries to clinch up but Martin circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice shot by Martin.
Faolin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Martin to score with a decent uppercut.
Faolin throws a jab when Martin was well out of range.
Faolin throws a shot from downtown. Martin moves away and avoids it.
As Faolin backs away, Martin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Faolin throws a lazy uppercut
and Martin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Martin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Faolin momentarily.
Martin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Martin throws a leg kick which misses Faolin's front leg but catches the back leg as Faolin tries to avoid it.
Faolin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Faolin throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Martin closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faolin managing to block the knees to the body from Martin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Martin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Martin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Faolin misses with some punches.
Martin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martin struggles to land a body shot inside as Faolin controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Martin.
Faolin blocks a body shot from Martin.
Faolin scores with a shot to the side of Martin's head.
A hook to the body from Martin.
Faolin lands with a light punch inside.
Martin misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martin.
Faolin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martin lands a nice shot to the body.
Martin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Swole Ricky Martin had his way with Joey Faolin in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Martin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Faolin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Martin thumps Faolin with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Martin.
Faolin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Martin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Martin dodges the punch combination from Faolin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Martin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faolin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Faolin misses the jab.
Nice jab there from Faolin.
A low kick lands for Martin.
Faolin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Martin.#T1#
Martin avoids the body shot from Faolin.
A punch combination from Faolin misses. #CL#
Martin gets a clinch.
Martin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martin tries to work over Faolin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Faolin looking to throw knees to the head but Martin is blocking nicely.
Faolin misses with a knee to the head.
Martin pushes Faolin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Martin avoids it.
Faolin looking to throw knees to the head but Martin is blocking nicely.
Martin misses with a punch to the body.
Faolin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Martin prevents a body shot from Faolin.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Faolin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Martin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Faolin misses with a punch on the inside.
Faolin throws a punch but it's blocked by Martin. #T2##BC#
Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Faolin doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faolin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Martin. Faolin shrugs it off though. #CL#
Martin moves into the clinch.
Martin lands with a light punch inside.
Martin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Faolin lands with a light punch inside.
Martin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Faolin has a couple of punches blocked by Martin.
Faolin can't find room to land a body shot as Martin controls the action.
Martin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faolin's elbow.
A hook to the body from Martin.
Martin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Martin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Faolin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Martin avoids it.
Faolin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Martin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faolin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Martin pushes Faolin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Faolin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Martin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Martin misses with a body punch.
Martin gets through Faolin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Martin misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Martin breaks the clinch.
Martin lands a front kick.
A jab from Faolin misses.
Faolin darts in trying to clinch
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Martin scores with a jab to the head.
Martin connects with a solid leg kick.
Faolin misses with the combination.
Faolin misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faolin misses with a lunging right hand
and Martin counters with a straight right hand.
Martin connects with a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Martin.
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Faolin.
#CL#
Martin takes the fight into the clinch.
Martin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Faolin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Martin is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Swole Ricky Martin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Martin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:45
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Swole Ricky Martin!
Swole Ricky Martin retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Swole Ricky Martin 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:
DMMA 306
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Faolin misses the jab.
Evans appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Faolin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A telegraphed right hand from Evans misses the target.
Faolin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Faolin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Evans tries a quick counter leg kick but Faolin is wise to it.
Evans moves away from the strike by Faolin.
Faolin throws a poor cross that misses
letting Evans counter with a right hand.
Faolin moves away from the strike by Evans.
Faolin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Faolin thuds a left hand into Evans's body.
Faolin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faolin wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
Evans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Faolin.
Evans moves away from the strike by Faolin.
Faolin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Evans throws out the jab.
Faolin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Evans manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Faolin misses with a shot to the body
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Faolin moves into the clinch.
Faolin blocking some punches.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
Faolin lands a right hand.
Faolin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Evanss head.
A head punch on the inside from Evans fails to land.
Evans tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faolin's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Evans fails to land.
Evans tries a body shot but Faolin blocks it.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Faolin.
Faolin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Evans's face.
#CUT#It looks like Gwynn Evans has been cut.
Evans avoiding damage as Faolin throws knees to the body.
Faolin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Faolin blocks an uppercut.
Evans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Faolin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Faolin scores with a shot to the side of Evans's head.
Evans tries to throw a body punch but Faolin avoids it by throwing Evans back against the cage. #T2#
Faolin tries to land a knee to the head but Evans blocks with his arms.
Evans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faolin lands an uppercut.
Faolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Faolin missing with knees to the body.
Faolin lands a good knee to the midsection. Evans won't want to take too many of those.
Evans looks winded!
A knee to the head by Faolin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans.
Evans misses with a hook from the clinch.
Faolin lands with a left to the head.
Evans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
Faolin misses with a punch on the inside.
Evans misses with a hook from the clinch.
Evans can't find room to land a body shot as Faolin controls the action.
Evans has had enough of the clinch but Faolin keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans.
Faolin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Evans blocks it with crossed arms.
Faolin scores with a shot to the side of Evans's head. #T3#
Faolin scores with a shot to the side of Evans's head.
Evans misses with a punch on the inside.
Faolin lands with a short shot to the head.
Evans misses with the head strike.
Faolin can't find room to land a body shot as Evans controls the action.
Faolin working aggressively here.
A short right from Evans on the inside.
Faolin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Faolin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Evans is defending well for now.
Evans managing to block the knees to the body from Faolin.
Faolin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faolin has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
A short uppercut from Evans.
Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Faolin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Evans lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from Faolin.
Faolin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Faolin misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Faolin trying to land knees to the body.
Faolin missing with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Evans.
Evans lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faolin backwards.
Evans managing to block the knees to the body from Faolin.
Evans misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Faolin landing knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faolin.
Evans struggles to land a body shot inside as Faolin controls his hands.
Faolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Faolin misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faolin.
Faolin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Faolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
Faolin misses with a knee strike.
Faolin misses with some punches.
Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Faolin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gwynn Evans's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Evans looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Faolin throws a right hand that misses
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Faolin cracks Evans with an open hand slap.
Faolin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Evans with the inside leg kick.
Faolin misses with a body shot.
Evans looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL#
Faolin instigates a clinch.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Faolin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Faolin lands with a left to the head.
Evans misses with a body punch.
Faolin throws a head punch that misses.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faolin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faolin. #T1#
Faolin swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faolin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Evans lands with a light punch inside.
Evans lands a body shot in the clinch.
Faolin struggles to land a body shot inside as Evans controls his hands.
Faolin tries a body shot but Evans blocks it.
Evans lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Evans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Faolin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Evans pushes Faolin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Faolin blocks a body shot from Evans.
Evans gets through Faolin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Faolin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Faolin tries a body shot but Evans blocks it.
Evans can't find room to land a body shot as Faolin controls the action.
Evans lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Evans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Faolin throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Faolin tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Evans avoids it.
Faolin lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans lands with a right to the head.
Evans lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans.
Evans takes a knee right on the jaw!
Evans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Evans struggles to land a body shot inside as Faolin controls his hands.
Faolin lands an uppercut.
Evans struggles to land a body shot inside as Faolin controls his hands.
Faolin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Evans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faolin misses with a knee to the head.
Evans tries to work over Faolin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Faolin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Evans tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faolin's elbow.
Evans misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Evans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Evans scores with a shot to the side of Faolin's head.
Faolin lands with a light punch inside.
Faolin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Faolin misses with the head strike.
Evans lands a right hand.
Faolin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Evans struggles to land a body shot inside as Faolin controls his hands.
Faolin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Faolin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Evans has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Evans lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans.
Evans misses with a body punch.
Faolin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Evans.
Faolin struggles to land a body shot inside as Evans controls his hands.
Faolin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faolin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Evans.
#T4#
Evans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Faolin blocking some punches.
Evans is looking to break free of the clinch but Faolin has double underhooks.
Faolin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Evans breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Faolin clinches up with Evans and pushes him back against the cage.
Faolin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Faolin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Evans misses with a hook from the clinch.
Evans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Faolin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Evans swings wildly with an uppercut but Faolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Evans working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Evans.
Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faolin looking to throw knees to the head but Evans is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Faolin fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Faolin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gwynn Evans's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Evans looks to score with a jab to the body but Faolin is just out of range.
Gwynn Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Faolin lands with an overhand left.
Faolin is looking to clinch.
Faolin throws a looping overhand right but Evans ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Faolin moves into the clinch.
Faolin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Faolin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evans can do to turn this around?
Evans misses with a hook from the clinch.
Evans misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Evans lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faolin backwards.
Joey Faolin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Evans lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Faolin.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Faolin obliges.
Faolin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Faolin gets through Evans's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Evans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Faolin.
Faolin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Evans backwards. #T1#
Faolin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Faolin.
Still in the clinch, Faolin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Evans working aggressively here.
Faolin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Evans misses with a punch to the body.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Faolin.
A nice left hand lands by Faolin.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Evans.
Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Evans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Evans misses with a hook to the ribs.
Faolin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Faolin blocks an uppercut.
Faolin prevents a body shot from Evans.
Faolin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Faolin misses with the head strike.
Faolin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Faolin has him pressed against the cage.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Faolin.
Evans throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans takes a knee to the side of the body.
Faolin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Evans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Evans misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Evans avoids it.
Evans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Evans tries to throw a body punch but Faolin avoids it by throwing Evans back against the cage.
Evans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Faolin misses with a knee to the head.
Evans misses with a hook to the ribs.
Faolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Evans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Faolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Faolin.
Faolin has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
#T3#
Faolin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Faolin.
Faolin lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#Evans is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Faolin fails to land.
Evans is still on wobbly legs! Can Faolin finish him?
Faolin looking to throw knees to the head but Evans is blocking nicely.
Faolin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Evans seems to have recovered his senses.
Faolin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Faolin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Evans misses with a punch on the inside.
Faolin scores a nice knee to the body.
Faolin trying to land knees to the body.
Faolin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Faolin tries to land knees in the clinch but Evans avoids the damage to the body.
Faolin missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faolin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Evans avoiding damage as Faolin throws knees to the body.
Faolin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Faolin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Evans misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Evans scores with a shot to the side of Faolin's head.
Evans misses with a hook to the ribs.
Faolin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Evans.
A head punch on the inside from Evans fails to land.
Evans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Evans misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Evans as the two fighters clinch.
Faolin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
A short left from Evans.
Evans lands a hook that snaps the head of Faolin backwards.
Faolin lands a shoulder strike.
Faolin lands an uppercut.
Faolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans.
Evans blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Evans lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faolin throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Faolin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Faolin 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Faolin!
An out of breath Joey Faolin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
DMMA 300 Kersikov vs Okongwu
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
#R1#
No joy there for Faolin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bonaparte is looking to land body kicks.
Faolin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bonaparte moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Faolin swings for the body but Bonaparte moves out of range.
Bonaparte is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Faolin with a body shot.
Faolin scores with a jab to the head.
Bonaparte scores with a jab.
Faolin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonaparte.
Faolin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Faolin looks to throw the jab but Bonaparte is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bonaparte! But no joy.
Faolin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bonaparte misses with a wild body shot.
Faolin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bonaparte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Faolin finds it's target.
Faolin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Faolin lands a lovely overhand right.
Bonaparte throws a body punch but Faolin moves out of range.
As Bonaparte tries to get set, Faolin tries to push him back and clinch up but Bonaparte manages to avoid the attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonaparte. Faolin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Faolin.#T1#
Faolin takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Faolin pushes Bonaparte up against the cage in a clinch.
Bonaparte wants to break free but Faolin has control.
Bonaparte works on Faolin's body with a couple of short punches.
Faolin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonaparte is trying to break free.
Faolin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bonaparte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bonaparte is looking to break free of the clinch but Faolin has double underhooks.
Bonaparte tries to circle away but Faolin has him pinned against the cage.
Faolin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bonaparte tries a body shot but Faolin blocks it.
Bonaparte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Faolins head.
Bonaparte wants to break the clinch but can't.
Faolin lands a nice knee to the body.
Bonaparte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Faolin lands a left hand.
Bonaparte tries to circle away but Faolin has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Bonaparte misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Bonaparte breaks from the clinch.
Bonaparte moves away from the strike by Faolin.
A countering left hand to the body from Bonaparte misses.
Faolin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Faolin.
Bonaparte throws a body punch but Faolin moves out of range.
Bonaparte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Faolin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Faolin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Faolin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Faolin misses with a body shot.
Faolin throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonaparte.
Faolin fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Faolin backs off Bonaparte throws a huge counter combo but Faolin manages to avoid it all.
Faolin misses with a lunging right hand
and Bonaparte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Faolin scores with a hook.#T3#
Faolin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bonaparte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bonaparte motions for Faolin to come forward. Bonaparte throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bonaparte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Faolin slips under a jab from Bonaparte.
Faolin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonaparte. #CL#
Faolin moves into the clinch.
Faolin presses Bonaparte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bonaparte can't break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Faolin.
Faolin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bonaparte is trying to break the clinch but Faolin has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Faolin.
Bonaparte can't break the clinch.
Bonaparte has had enough of the clinch but Faolin keeps him there for the moment.#T4##BC2#
Bonaparte breaks the clinch.
Bonaparte slips a straight right by Faolin.
Faolin blocks a jab.
Bonaparte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Faolin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Faolin misses
enabling Bonaparte to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Faolin takes the fight into the clinch.
Bonaparte tries to break the clinch but Faolin is controlling the position.
Bonaparte struggles to land a body shot inside as Faolin controls his hands.
Bonaparte is trying to break the clinch but Faolin has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Bonaparte breaks from the clinch.
Bonaparte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Faolin.
Faolin swings for the body but Bonaparte moves out of range.
Faolin missing with a left hand there. Bonaparte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Faolin connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Faolin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bonaparte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Faolin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bonaparte backwards.
Faolin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right from Faolin on the inside.
Faolin swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonaparte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faolin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bonaparte can't find room to land a body shot as Faolin controls the action.
Faolin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faolin blocks an uppercut.
Faolin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bonaparte's face.
#CUT#It looks like Jacques Bonaparte has been cut.
Faolin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonaparte is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faolin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Faolin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Faolin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bonaparte's face.
Bonaparte has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Faolin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bonaparte.#T1#
Faolin gets through Bonaparte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the head but Bonaparte blocks with his arms.
Bonaparte has had enough of the clinch but Faolin keeps him there for the moment.
Bonaparte wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bonaparte has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Faolin.
Faolin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Faolin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonaparte can do to turn this around?
Faolin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bonaparte blocks it with crossed arms.
Bonaparte working aggressively here.
Bonaparte is trying to force a seperation but Faolin has the dominant position.
Bonaparte wants to break the clinch but can't.
Faolin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Faolin gets through Bonaparte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bonaparte can't break the clinch.
Bonaparte tries to break free but Faolin pushes him back against the cage.
Bonaparte misses with a punch to the body.
Bonaparte can't find room to land a body shot as Faolin controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonaparte. #T2#
Faolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Faolin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bonapartes head.
Bonaparte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faolin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bonaparte lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the head but Bonaparte blocks with his arms.
Faolin misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faolin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonaparte backwards.
Bonaparte wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Faolin has him pressed against the cage.
Faolin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bonaparte misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonaparte scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Faolin.
Faolin scores with a shoulder strike.
Faolin lands with a light punch inside.
Faolin lands with a light punch inside.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the head but Bonaparte blocks with his arms.
Bonaparte tries a body shot but Faolin blocks it.
#T3#
Faolin lands a knee to the body.
Faolin connects with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faolin.
A short uppercut from Faolin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Faolin.
Faolin lands a left hand.
Bonaparte tries a body shot but Faolin blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Faolin. #ROC#Bonaparte is rocked!
A frustrated look appears on Bonaparte's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bonaparte is still on wobbly legs! Can Faolin finish him?
Faolin lands a left hand.
Bonaparte wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees in the clinch landing for Faolin.
Bonaparte seems to have recovered his senses.
Faolin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonaparte working hard to break the clinch.
Faolin working the clinch nicely. Bonaparte is working for position but Faolin cracks him with a big knee to the head! Bonaparte crumples up against the cage and Faolin lands two more shots before the ref can save Bonaparte! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Joey Faolin!
Joey Faolin 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:
DMMA 291 Martin vs Faolin
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Faolin.
Martin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Faolin throws out the jab.
Faolin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Martin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Martin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Faolin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Martin or not.
Martin trying to control the position but instead, Faolin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Martin into the cage.
Faolin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Martin breaks from the clinch.
Faolin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faolin connects with a crisp jab.
Faolin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Faolin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Faolin throws a body shot but no joy.
Faolin defending well as Martin loads up on a big left hand.
Martin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
Faolin throws a hook but Martin avoids it easily.
Martin fakes the leg kick and cracks Faolin in the body.
Martin throws a low kick, looking for Faolin's leg but Faolin calmly moves out of range.
Faolin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Martin walks into a stiff left hand from Faolin.
Faolin is looking to clinch but Martin is avoiding it.
Martin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Martin counters with an outside leg kick.
That kick from Martin tenderised Faolin's leg. Faolin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Faolin misses with a shot to the body
letting Martin counter with a right hand.
Faolin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Martin to score with a decent uppercut.
Faolin misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faolin scores with a body shot.
Martin is looking to clinch.
Faolin tries to clinch up but Martin circles away and keeps his distance.
Faolin misses with a wild combination.
Martin throws the left hand but Faolin avoids the punch easily.
Faolin throws a big shot that misses.
Martin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Martin throws a big shot that misses.
Faolin throws a lazy uppercut
and Martin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Faolin takes a swing at Martin's ribcage but misses.
Martin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Martin slips a jab from Faolin.
Martin throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slow jab from Faolin misses its intended target. #T3#
Martin throws a shot from downtown. Faolin moves away and avoids it.
Martin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joey Faolin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Martin gets tackled into the cage by Faolin. Faolin maintains the clinch.
Martin lands an uppercut.#BC#
Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Faolin darts in and clinches Martin up against the cage.
Martin lands a left hand.
Martin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Martin tries a body shot but Faolin blocks it.
Faolin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martin lands a body shot.
Martin misses with a body punch.
Martin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faolin backwards. #BC#
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Faolin. Faolin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Faolin just misses with a punch 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!
Martin lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Faolin moves out of range of the body kick.
Faolin missing with a left hand there. Martin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martin is looking to counter the offense by Faolin and move into the clinch.
Martin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Faolin.
That kick from Martin tenderised Faolin's leg. Faolin is trying to keep his angry face on.
No joy there for Faolin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martin throwing a counter right hand but Faolin manages to avoid it.
Faolin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Faolin misses.
Faolin clobbers Martin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Faolin swats away the attempt to clinch by Martin.
Martin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Martin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Faolin momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Swole Ricky Martin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Faolin has Martin up against the cage in a clinch.
Martin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Faolin tries to throw a body punch but Martin avoids it by throwing Faolin back against the cage.
Faolin lands with a short shot to the head.
Faolin can't find room to land a body shot as Martin controls the action.
Martin lands an uppercut.
Martin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faolin backwards.
Faolin presses Martin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Faolin misses with some punches.
Martin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martin misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faolin backwards.
Faolin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Martin scores with a shot to the side of Faolin's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faolin misses with a punch to the body.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Faolin. #T1#
Faolin lands a shot to the body.
Martin tries to work over Faolin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Martin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Faolin misses with a knee to the head.
Martin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Faolin tries to work over Martin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Faolin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Faolin can't find room to land a body shot as Martin controls the action.
#BC#
Martin breaks the clinch.
Martin throws an overhand right that lands on Faolin's shoulder, as Faolin tries to avoid the shot.
Martin sets himself, and Faolin steps forward looking for the clinch! Martin avoids it this time.
Martin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Faolin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Faolin throws out a counter right but Martin avoids it with no problem.
Faolin misses with a hook.
Martin is looking to counter punch.
Faolin lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Faolin clinches up against the cage.
Martin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Faolin misses with the head strike.
#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Martin.
Martin lands a hook that snaps the head of Faolin backwards.
Martin lands an uppercut.
Swole Ricky Martin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faolin blocking some punches.
Martin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martin misses with a body punch.
Martin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faolin's elbow. #BC#
Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martin moves out of range as Faolin strikes.
Faolin works Martin's body with a nice hook.
Faolin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Martin tries to keep at a distance but Faolin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Martin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Martin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Martin - that landed with a thud.
#T3#
Martin struggles to land a body shot inside as Faolin controls his hands.
Faolin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Faolin lands a nice uppercut.
Martin tries a body shot but Faolin blocks it.
Martin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Faolin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Faolin or not.
Faolin misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Martin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Martin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faolin can do to turn this around?
Faolin swings wildly with an uppercut but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faolin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Faolin.
Faolin tries to land knees in the clinch but Martin avoids the damage to the body.
Martin tries to throw a body punch but Faolin avoids it by throwing Martin back against the cage.
Martin scores with a shoulder strike.
Martin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faolin lands with a right to the head.
Martin avoiding damage as Faolin throws knees to the body.
#T4#
Faolin throws a punch but it's blocked by Martin.
Martin tries to work over Faolin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faolin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Faolin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Martin breaks from the clinch.
Faolin misses with a combination
enabling Martin to counter with a crisp jab.
Martin tries to clinch but Faolin moves out of range.
Faolin misses with a straight left.
Faolin misses with a right hand #CL#
and Martin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Martin.
Faolin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Faolin backwards.
Martin tries to work over Faolin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martin is working Faolin over against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Swole Ricky Martin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Faolin misses the shot to the body.
Martin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#KD#
Martin lands a big uppercut and Faolin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Faolin looks OK. Martin waves Faolin back to his feet!#ROC#Faolin is rocked!
Martin misses the jab.
Faolin is still on wobbly legs! Can Martin finish him?
Faolin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Swole Ricky Martin is winning the standup battle so far.
Martin drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Faolin right on the button. Faolin goes down! Martin follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Martin gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Swole Ricky Martin!
Swole Ricky Martin retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Swole Ricky Martin 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. |
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Event:
DMMA 286 Okongwu vs Spong
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Wasselach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Faolin clinches with his opponent.
Faolin blocks a body shot from Wasselach.
Wasselach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Faolin trying to land knees to the body.
Wasselach misses with a body punch.
Wasselach jumps guard but Faolin stands there with Wasselach around his waist. Wasselach gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Faolin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wasselach blocks a body shot from Faolin.
A shot in the inside from Wasselach.
Faolin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Faolin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A right handed body shot lands from Wasselach.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasselach misses with a body punch.
Faolin takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wasselach.
Wasselach tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Faolin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wasselach prevents a body shot from Faolin.
Wasselach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faolin's elbow.
Faolin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wasselach's elbow. #T1#
Faolin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wasselach tries to circle away but Faolin has him pinned against the cage.
Wasselach blocks an uppercut.
Wasselach working aggressively here.
Wasselach prevents a body shot from Faolin.
Faolin throws a punch but it's blocked by Wasselach.
Wasselach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wasselach throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Faolins head.
Wasselach jumps guard but Faolin stands there with Wasselach around his waist. Wasselach gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Joey Faolin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gotan Wasselach.
Wasselach jumps guard but Faolin stands there with Wasselach around his waist. Wasselach gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've been informed that Wasselach 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.
Faolin pushes Wasselach back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faolin.
Wasselach lands a left hand that snaps the head of Faolin backwards.
Wasselach throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wasselach.
Wasselach is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Faolin to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Wasselach tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Faolin smiles and moves away.
A jab from Wasselach misses.
Wasselach punishes Faolin's body with a nice straight punch.
Faolin misses with an uppercut. Wasselach saw that one coming.
Wasselach throws out a counter right but Faolin avoids it with no problem.
Nice cross by Wasselach.
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!
Faolin lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Faolin misses its intended target.
Faolin scores with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Gotan Wasselach has been cut.
Faolin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wasselach moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wasselach on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Faolin lands a slapping body shot.
#CL#
Faolin moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wasselach fails to land.
Faolin throws a punch but it's blocked by Wasselach.
Faolin misses with some punches.
Wasselach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Faolin blocks a body shot from Wasselach. #T3#
Wasselach throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Faolins head.
A right hook to the body lands for Faolin.
Faolin lands a left hand.
Wasselach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Faolin can't find room to land a body shot as Wasselach controls the action.
Wasselach misses with a punch to the body.
Faolin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wasselach tries to throw a body punch but Faolin avoids it by throwing Wasselach back against the cage.
Faolin struggles to land a body shot inside as Wasselach controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wasselach.
Faolin scores with a hook to the body.
Wasselach fails to pull guard.
Still in the clinch, Faolin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Faolin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faolin blocks a body shot from Wasselach.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Faolin.
Faolin missing with knees to the body.
Faolin lands an uppercut.#T4#
Faolin can't find room to land a body shot as Wasselach controls the action.
Wasselach jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Faolin walks away with a smile on his face. Wasselach gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wasselach moves out of range of the strikes.
Wasselach now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Faolin clinches.
Faolin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Faolin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Faolin prevents a body shot from Wasselach.
Faolin tries to land knees in the clinch but Wasselach avoids the damage to the body.
Faolin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Faolin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wasselach has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wasselach lands a hook that snaps the head of Faolin backwards.
Faolin is leaning against Wasselach and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Faolin tries to work over Wasselach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Faolin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wasselach backwards.
A knee to the head by Faolin.
Faolin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wasselach tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Faolin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Faolin misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Faolin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gotan Wasselach's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Faolin takes a swing at Wasselach's ribcage but misses.
Faolin scores with a nice right hand.
Faolin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Faolin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Faolin misses with a few strikes there.
Faolin throws a lazy right hand but Wasselach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wasselach connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Faolin momentarily.
Faolin throws out a loose jab but Wasselach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faolin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Faolin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faolin misses with a looping left.
Faolin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wasselach can do to turn this around?
Faolin misses with a wild body shot.
Wasselach jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wasselach throws a looping overhand right but Faolin ducks down to avoid it.
Faolin looks to land a right hand but Wasselach moved out of range.#T1#
Faolin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wasselach on the side of the head.
Faolin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wasselach counters with a stiff right hand.
Wasselach looks to score with a jab to the body but Faolin is just out of range.
Wasselach pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wasselach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Faolin.
Wasselach misses with an uppercut
and Faolin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Joey Faolin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faolin looks to land a combination. Wasselach sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wasselach throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Faolin moves into the clinch.
Faolin tries to throw a body punch but Wasselach avoids it by throwing Faolin back against the cage.
Wasselach fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wasselach lands a nice shot to the body.
Faolin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Faolin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faolin blocks a body shot from Wasselach.
Faolin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Wasselach.
Joey Faolin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Faolin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Faolin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wasselach or not.
Faolin misses with a punch on the inside.
Faolin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Faolin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wasselach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Wasselach manages to pull guard.
Faolin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wasselach looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Wasselach keeps trying to improve his position.#SU#
Faolin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Faolin misses with a straight left.
Faolin backing away here, and Wasselach unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Faolin avoids the body shot from Wasselach.
#CL#
Faolin moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Wasselach has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Faolin uses from the top position. #SU#
Faolin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wasselach, up you get!
Faolin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wasselach at a distance.
Faolin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wasselach slips under a jab.
Faolin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Faolin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Faolin misses with a shot to the body
and Wasselach makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Faolin lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faolin tries to clinch up but Wasselach circles away and keeps his distance.
Wasselach appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Faolin lands with a straight right. Wasselach didn't see that one coming.
Wasselach tries to land a leg kick but Faolin saw it coming and moves away.
Wasselach lands a glancing blow to the side of Faolin's head.
Wasselach showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Faolin.
Wasselach unleashes a big counter combination but Faolin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Faolin lands a right hook to the body.
Faolin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circling - Wasselach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wasselach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wasselach throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wasselach takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Faolin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gotan Wasselach's cut.
That's time! Faolin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Wasselach throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gotan Wasselach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Faolin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Faolin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Some wild striking there from Faolin.
Faolin misses with a hook.
Faolin throws a big shot that misses.
Faolin lunges at Wasselach with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wasselach's hand.
Faolin throws a lazy uppercut
and Wasselach makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wasselach lands with a nice body kick.
A big left from Wasselach misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faolin connects with a nice looking jab.
Faolin slips a jab from Wasselach.
Faolin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wasselach counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Faolin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wasselach throws a sloppy head kick and Faolin moves out of range easily. #T1#
A cross from Wasselach lands.
Faolin misses with a body shot.
Wasselach misses with a straight left.
Faolin misses with a looping left.
Wasselach tries a quick counter leg kick but Faolin is wise to it.
Jab from Faolin.
Wasselach takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wasselach misses with a head kick.
Wasselach throws a body punch but Faolin moves out of range.
Wasselach throws a low kick, looking for Faolin's leg but Faolin calmly moves out of range.
Faolin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wasselach.
Wasselach tries a head kick but it misses.
Faolin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Faolin misses with a hook. Wasselach ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Faolin loads up on a big right hand but Wasselach slips the punch.
Good exchange - Faolin coming out on top.
Faolin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wasselach moves away.
Wasselach throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faolin throws a body punch but Wasselach moves out of range.
Wasselach throws a head kick that half lands.
Faolin cracks Wasselach with a good jab.
Faolin throws a right and a left that Wasselach avoids nicely.
Wasselach throws a counter combo.
Faolin throws a hook but Wasselach avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Faolin blocks the low kick.
Faolin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Faolin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wasselach.
Wasselach pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wasselach looks to land a combination but Faolin avoids it well.
Wasselach takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Faolin lands with a nice combination. Wasselach backs away looking to recover.#T3##CL#
Faolin drives through and clinches with Wasselach against the cage.
Faolin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wasselach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Faolin lands a nice uppercut.
Faolin with a knee to the head.
Faolin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Gotan Wasselach's cut even more.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wasselach avoids it.
Wasselach is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Faolin to keep the fight standing.
Faolin scores with a shot to the side of Wasselach's head.
Wasselach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faolin's elbow.
Wasselach throws a punch but it's blocked by Faolin.
Wasselach tries to pull guard but Faolin won't allow it.
Faolin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wasselach is defending well for now.
Faolin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Faolin.
A nice right hand lands inside from Faolin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faolin lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Faolin lands a hook that snaps the head of Wasselach backwards.
Faolin blocks an uppercut.
Faolin scores with a shoulder strike.
Faolin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Faolin lands a shot to the body.#KD#
Faolin lands a big knee to the head and Wasselach goes down! Faolin is looking to finish! #ROC#Wasselach is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Gotan Wasselach's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Faolin decides to stand back up.
Wasselach is still on wobbly legs! Can Faolin finish him?#CL#
Faolin closes the distance and pushes Wasselach back into the cage.
Wasselach seems to have recovered his senses.
Faolin digs a right hand into Wasselach's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wasselach's gas tank.
Faolin landing knees to the body.
Wasselach struggles to land a body shot inside as Faolin controls his hands.
Faolin tries a knee to the head but Wasselach blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faolin is working Wasselach over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Faolin.
Wasselach blocks a body shot from Faolin.
Faolin presses Wasselach against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Faolin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wasselachs head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Faolin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Faolin 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Faolin!
An out of breath Joey Faolin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Nfld 43
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Faolin swings widly with a right hand
and Faolin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Faolin throws a nice looking combination but Takala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Faolin misses with an uppercut
enabling Takala to counter with a crisp jab.
Takala takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Takala takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Faolin moves into range and clinches up with Takala.
Takala is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takala.
A short uppercut from Faolin.
Takala can't break the clinch.
Faolin missing with knees to the body.
Faolin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takala has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Faolin with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takala is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1##BC#
Takala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Takala checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Faolin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takala looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Faolin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takala counters with a straight right hand.
Faolin throws a nice looking combination but Takala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Faolin throws a body punch but Takala moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Faolin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Takala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Faolin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takala's hands.
Faolin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Joey Faolin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faolin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takala defending well as Faolin loads up on a big left hand.
Takala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Faolin, as that shot connected.
Faolin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Takala was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faolin connects with a looping right hand.
Faolin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Faolin misses with the combination.
It looked like Takala was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Faolin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Faolin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takala seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Good standup being displayed there by Faolin as he connects with a hook.
Faolin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Faolin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takala throws a big counter combination but Faolin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Faolin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL2#
Faolin moves into the clinch.#T3#
Takala is trying to push Faolin away but Faolin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Takala looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Faolin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Takala breaks the clinch.
Takala keeps the fight on the outside.
Takala throwing a counter right hand but Faolin manages to avoid it.
Takala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Faolin.
Takala appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Faolin misses its intended target.
Faolin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takala went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Faolin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takala.
Takala swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Faolin lunges at Takala with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takala's hand.
Faolin misses with a body shot.
Takala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Faolin throws out a loose jab but Takala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takala appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Faolin throws a hook but Takala blocks it.
Takala appears to be looking for a big counter.
Faolin cracks Takala with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Faolin misses with a left hand
and Takala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Faolin tries to clinch there but Takala circles away.
Faolin scores with a body shot.
Faolin lands a really nice looking cross but Takala seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faolin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Faolin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takala is looking for a counter combo.
Takala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Faolin.
Takala seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Faolin misses with a straight right.
Takala is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Faolin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Faolin scores with a hook.
Takala takes one to the chin there.
Takala avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Faolin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Faolin scores with a jab. Takala acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tino Takala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faolin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joey Faolin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Faolin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Faolin moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faolin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takala.
Faolin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takala counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Faolin misses with a double jab.
Takala throwing a counter right hand but Faolin manages to avoid it.#T1##CL2#
Faolin closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Takala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Faolin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Takala misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Faolin misses the target.
Faolin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Takala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Faolin.
Takala throws a big counter combination but Faolin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A combination from Faolin does no damage.
Faolin misses with a looping right.
Faolin throws a right hand that Takala ducks under and follows up with a left that Takala also avoids with ease.
Takala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Faolin throws an overhand right that lands on Takala's shoulder, as Takala tries to avoid the shot.
Takala is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Faolin tries to clinch up but Takala circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Faolin throws a right hand that misses
enabling Takala to counter with a crisp jab.
Faolin throws a hook but Takala avoids it easily.
It looked like Takala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Faolin throws a hook but Takala blocks it.
Takala throwing a counter right hand but Faolin manages to avoid it.
A big right from Faolin misses.
Takala appears to be looking for a big counter.
Takala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Faolin.
Faolin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takala appears to be looking for a big counter.
Faolin throws a lazy right hand but Takala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Faolin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faolin digs a good body shot into Takala's ribs.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Faolin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Faolin misses with a hook. Takala ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Takala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Takala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Faolin.
Takala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Faolin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takala, pushing him back against the cage.
Faolin lands a shoulder strike.
Faolin working aggressively here.
Faolin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takala blocks an uppercut.
Faolin misses with a knee to the head.
Faolin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takala is trying to break free.
Faolin has Takala pressed against the cage, preventing Takala from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Faolin misses with some punches.
Takala is trying to force a seperation but Faolin has the dominant position.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the head but Takala blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Takala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Faolin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Faolin throws a good cross that connects.
Takala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takala went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Faolin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faolin throws a poor cross that misses
and Faolin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Faolin misses with a looping right.
Takala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Faolin throws an overhand right that lands on Takala's shoulder, as Takala tries to avoid the shot.
As Faolin looks to move away, Takala throws a big counter combo but Faolin just gets out of the way.
Faolin misses the body punch
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Faolin with a nice cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Faolin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
A combination from Faolin does no damage. #CL2#
Faolin clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Takala breaks the clinch.
Takala's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Faolin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takala scrambles back to his feet.
Faolin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takala.
Takala tried to counter with a leg kick but Faolin avoided it.
Takala circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Takala to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faolin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takala counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Faolin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Takala counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Faolin lands a body shot.
Faolin looks to land a combination but Takala avoids it well.
Faolin connects with a jab.
Faolin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takala was well out of range. Poor timing from Faolin.
Takala went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Faolin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takala circles away quickly and effectively.
Takala tried to counter with a leg kick but Faolin avoided it.
A slow jab from Faolin misses its intended target.
Takala swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Faolin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takala on the side of the head.
Faolin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takala moves away from the strike by Faolin.
Takala went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Faolin cracks Takala with a right hand to the side of the head.
Faolin takes a swing at Takala's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Takala tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Faolin looks to land a left hand but Takala moved out of range nicely.
Takala is looking for a counter combo.
Faolin swings widly with a right hand
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
Takala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Faolin.
As Faolin backs away, Takala returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Faolin sizes up Takala with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Faolin throws a looping overhand right but Takala ducks down to avoid it.
Takala seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Faolin tries to close the distance and clinch but Takala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takala circles away from the clinch attempt
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Takala.
Takala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Faolin misses with an uppercut. Takala saw that one coming.
Faolin misses with a series of wild punches.
Faolin misses with a looping left.
Takala seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Faolin cracks Takala with a good jab.
Faolin misses with a left hand
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Faolin throws a right hand that misses
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
Faolin thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the body from Faolin misses
and Takala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Faolin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takala throws a big counter combination but Faolin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Faolin throws a poor cross that misses
and Takala counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Takala takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice shot lands for Faolin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takala moves forwards but Faolin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Faolin throws a hook but Takala blocks it.
As Faolin looks to move away, Takala throws a big counter combo but Faolin just gets out of the way.
Faolin scores with a punch to the head.
Faolin misses with a wild body shot.
Faolin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takala moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Faolin really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Faolin scores with a nice right hand.
Faolin misses the jab.#CL2#
Faolin has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Takala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good work by Takala as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Takala misses the target.
Faolin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takala defending well as Faolin loads up on a big left hand.
Takala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Faolin.
Faolin misses with a right hand
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Faolin misses with a lunging right hand
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Faolin throws the left hand but Takala avoids the punch easily.
Takala slips under a jab.
Takala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Faolin throws a left and a right that both miss
#KD#
and Takala counters with a left and a right that hurts Faolin! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Takala jumps into full mount! #ROC#Faolin is rocked!
Faolin squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Faolin is still in real trouble! Can Takala finish him?
Takala looking to control and managing it successfully.
Faolin is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Takala controlling his opponent.
Faolin seems to have recovered his senses.
Takala trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Faolin's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Takala wants to get back to his feet but Faolin is holding on tight.
Takala controlling the pace for now.
Faolin is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#T3#
Takala wants to stand but Faolin is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Takala controlling from mount.
Faolin is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Takala controlling from mount.
Takala is looking to stand but Faolin has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Takala looking to control but Faolin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takala wants to get back to his feet but Faolin is holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Joey Faolin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Faolin misses with a shot to the body
and Takala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Faolin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takala fires out a quick counter leg kick but Faolin just manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Faolin finds it's target.
Faolin jabs at Takala's body.
Faolin missing with a left hand there. Takala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Faolin looks to move away, Takala throws a big counter combo but Faolin just gets out of the way.
Faolin connects with the punch.
Takala looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Faolin misses with a wild combination.
Takala is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faolin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takala.
Faolin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Faolin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Faolin misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Faolin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Faolin misses with a right hand
and Takala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Faolin missing with a left hand there. Takala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Faolin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takala moves away.
Faolin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takala counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Faolin looks to land a combination but Takala avoids it well.
Faolin misses with a straight left.
As Faolin looks to move away, Takala throws a big counter combo but Faolin just gets out of the way.
Faolin throws a right hand that misses
enabling Takala to counter with a crisp jab.
Tino Takala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Takala dodges the punch combination from Faolin.
Takala keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Faolin has closed the distance and engaged Takala in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Takala breaks from the clinch.
Faolin throws a jab but it's blocked by Takala.
Faolin misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Faolin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Faolin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takala moves away.
Takala throws a big counter combination but Faolin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Faolin misses with a hook
and Takala counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Faolin throws a right hand that Takala ducks under and follows up with a left that Takala also avoids with ease.
Donk. Faolin catches Takala right on the button with a cross.
Faolin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takala.
Takala feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Faolin throws a right hand that misses
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand.
Faolin throws a nice looking combination but Takala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takala takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Faolin misses with a looping right.
Faolin throws a right hand that misses
#KD#
and Takala lands a stunning uppercut that sends Faolin to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!#SU#
Takala escapes and gets back to his feet. #T4#
Faolin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Faolin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takala moves away.
A slow jab from Faolin misses its intended target.
Takala is looking to counter punch.
Faolin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takala throws a big counter combination but Faolin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Takala walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Faolin tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD#
and Takala counters with a left hand that sends Faolin to the canvas!
Faolin has a closed guard, preventing Takala from standing up.
Faolin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Takala is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tino Takala.
I think Faolin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Faolin!
Joey Faolin is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Joey Faolin 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. |
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Event:
Nfld 42
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Kiran takes one to the side of the head.
Faolin jabs Kiran to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Faolin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kiran blocks a jab.
Faolin throws a right and a left that Kiran avoids nicely. #CL#
Faolin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kiran misses with an elbow strike.
Kiran misses with a punch on the inside.
Faolin throws a head punch that misses.
Faolin misses with a punch to the body.
Kiran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kiran misses with some punches.
Faolin avoids a wild elbow strike from Kiran.
Kiran misses with some punches.
Kiran throws a punch but it's blocked by Faolin.
Faolin misses with a punch on the inside.
Faolin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faolin avoids the elbow strike from Kiran, against the cage.
Faolin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kiran lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kiran throws a punch but it's blocked by Faolin. #T1#
Kiran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faolin backwards.
Kiran gets through Faolin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kiran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faolin takes a shot to the head.
Kiran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiran lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kiran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kiran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faolin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Faolin throws a head punch that misses.
Kiran's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Faolin lands with a short shot to the head.
Kiran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Faolin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kiran avoiding damage as Faolin throws knees to the body.
Kiran throws a head punch that misses.
Kiran throws a punch but it's blocked by Faolin.
Faolin throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiran working aggressively here.
#T2#
Faolin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kiran blocks it with crossed arms.
Faolin misses with a knee strike.
Kiran comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kiran lands an elbow that stopped Faolin in his tracks for a moment.
Kiran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Faolin throws a head punch that misses.
Kiran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kiran tries to throw a body punch but Faolin avoids it by throwing Kiran back against the cage.
Kiran misses with an elbow strike.
Faolin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kiran lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Joey Faolin has been cut.
Kiran misses with the head strike.
Kiran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faolin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Faolin dodges an elbow strike from Kiran.
Kiran tries a body shot but Faolin blocks it.
Faolin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kiran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faolin misses with a knee strike.
#T3#
Kiran pushes off an throws an elbow but Faolin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kiran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kiran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Faolin or not.
Kiran gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Faolin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Faolin.
Kiran throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kiran with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Faolin missing with knees to the body.
Kiran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faolin's elbow.
Faolin has a couple of punches blocked by Kiran.
Kiran tries to work over Faolin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Faolin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kiran misses with a punch on the inside.
Kiran is leaning against Faolin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Faolin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kiran lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kiran.
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!
Kiran throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Faolin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kiran.
Faolin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kiran lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kiran lands a hook that snaps the head of Faolin backwards.
Faolin pushes Kiran back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Faolin lands a shot to the body.
Faolin has a couple of punches blocked by Kiran.
Kiran misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Kiran - that landed with a thud.
Kiran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Faolin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faolin landing knees to the head.
Faolin misses with a punch on the inside.
Kiran lands a nice elbow.
Kiran throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faolin.
Kiran taking a breather.
Faolin with a knee to the head.
Faolin lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joey Faolin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joey Faolin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ovidio Kiran seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kiran has Faolin pressed against the cage.
Kiran misses with a punch to the body.
Faolin tries to land knees in the clinch but Kiran avoids the damage to the body.
Kiran pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Faolin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Faolin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faolin working aggressively here.
Kiran blocks an uppercut.
Faolin misses with some punches.
Faolin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kiran backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faolin misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Faolin.
Kiran throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Faolin lands a hook that snaps the head of Kiran backwards.
Faolin misses with a knee to the head.
Kiran swings wildly with an uppercut but Faolin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Kiran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faolin backwards.
Kiran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kiran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Faolin blocks an elbow strike.
Faolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Faolin tries to work over Kiran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Faolin lands with a light punch inside.
Kiran throws a punch but it's blocked by Faolin.
Kiran throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Faolin blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faolin.
Faolin scores with a hook to the body.
Faolin blocking some punches.
Faolin lands with a left to the head.
Faolin missing with knees to the body.
Kiran throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kiran blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Faolin.
Kiran misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Kiran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faolin's elbow.
Faolin missing with knees to the body.
Faolin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kiran.
Faolin looking to throw knees to the head but Kiran is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faolin working aggressively here.
Kiran throws a knee to the head but misses.
Faolin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kiran.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kiran.
Kiran throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Faolin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kiran creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Faolin's defenses.
Kiran pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kiran swings wildly with an uppercut but Faolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Faolin on the inside.
Faolin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Faolin lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Faolin.
Faolin blocks an elbow strike from Kiran.
Kiran misses with some punches.
Kiran stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Faolin misses with the head strike.
Faolin tries to land knees in the clinch but Kiran avoids the damage to the body.
Faolin trying to land knees to the body.
Faolin blocks an uppercut.
Kiran misses with a punch to the body.
Kiran content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Faolin misses with the head strike.
Faolin tries to land knees in the clinch but Kiran avoids the damage to the body.
Faolin tries to land knees in the clinch but Kiran avoids the damage to the body.
Faolin struggles to land a body shot inside as Kiran controls his hands.
Kiran takes a knee to the side of the body.
Faolin can't find room to land a body shot as Kiran controls the action.
#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faolin.
Faolin misses with a knee strike.
Kiran struggles to land a body shot inside as Faolin controls his hands.
Faolin blocking some punches.
Faolin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kiran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kiran lands an elbow that stopped Faolin in his tracks for a moment.
Kiran throws a head punch that misses.
Kiran lands an uppercut.
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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Faolin.
Faolin has a couple of punches blocked by Kiran.
Faolin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kiran lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Faolin.
Faolin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faolin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kiran is defending well for now.
Kiran scores with a shoulder strike.
Faolin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Faolin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joey Faolin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kiran walks into a straight right hand from Faolin.
Kiran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Faolin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiran.
Faolin scores with a jab to the head.
Faolin keeps the fight on the outside.
Faolin is looking to counter the offense by Kiran and move into the clinch.
Kiran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Faolin.
Faolin connects with a single shot there.
Faolin tries to bum rush Kiran with a series of wild strikes but Kiran uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Faolin sets himself, and Kiran steps forward looking for the clinch! Faolin avoids it this time.
Kiran chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL2#
Faolin gets tackled into the cage by Kiran. Kiran maintains the clinch.
Kiran throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Kiran fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faolin.
Knees to the body from Faolin.
Faolin working aggressively here.
Faolin tries a knee to the head but Kiran blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiran misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Faolin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kiran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Faolin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Faolin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faolin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kiran lands a damaging elbow.
Kiran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Faolin or not.
Faolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiran throws a punch but it's blocked by Faolin.
Kiran can't find room to land a body shot as Faolin controls the action.
Kiran misses with some punches.
Faolin lands with a left to the head.
Faolin lands a nice uppercut.
Faolin avoids the elbow strike from Kiran, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Faolin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kiran throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kiran blocking some punches.
Faolin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kiran backwards.
Ovidio Kiran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faolin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faolin misses with a punch on the inside.
Kiran scores with a shot to the side of Faolin's head.
Faolin has a couple of punches blocked by Kiran.
Faolin trying to land knees to the body.
Faolin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Faolin lands a right hand.
Kiran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Faolin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faolin blocks a body shot from Kiran.
Kiran gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Faolin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kiran backwards.
Kiran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faolin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kiran has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Faolin cracks Kiran with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Faolin.
Faolin looking to throw knees to the head but Kiran is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Kiran.
#T3#
Kiran is working Faolin over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Faolin.
Kiran lands an elbow that stopped Faolin in his tracks for a moment.
Kiran tries to throw a body punch but Faolin avoids it by throwing Kiran back against the cage.
Faolin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kiran throws a punch but it's blocked by Faolin.
Faolin lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kiran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kiran misses with the head strike.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kiran misses with the head strike.
Kiran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Faolin fails to land.
Faolin lands with a right to the head.
Kiran misses with some punches.
Kiran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice elbow from Kiran. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Faolin.
Kiran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Faolin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kiran lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Faolin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Faolin scores with a hook to the body.
Kiran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faolin backwards.
Faolin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kiran backwards.
Faolin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Faolin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Faolin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kiran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faolin's elbow.
Faolin lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#Kiran is rocked!
Faolin scores with a shot to the side of Kiran's head.
Kiran is still on wobbly legs! Can Faolin finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD#
Faolin drops Kiran onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kiran is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Faolin creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kiran's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kiran drops to his knees and Faolin pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Faolin!
Joey Faolin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Ovidio Kiran had this to say: 'Lachhaar-pato! Back to the gym.'. |
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Event:
Nfld liive 51
Date: Nov 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Faolin wants to clinch.
Faolin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kebab.
Faolin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kebab looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Faolin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Faolin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kebab avoids the body shot from Faolin.
Faolin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kebab throwing a counter right hand but Faolin manages to avoid it.
Kebab thumps Faolin with a low kick.
Faolin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kebab counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kebab slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faolin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kebab.
Faolin walks into a left hand.
Faolin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kebab slips a straight right by Faolin.
Kebab looks for the body kick but Faolin saw that one coming.
Faolin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Kebab pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Faolin moves away from the strike by Kebab.
Good leg kick by Kebab.
Kebab steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Faolin.
Kebab tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Faolin is able to avoid easily.
Faolin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Faolin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kebab circles away quickly and effectively.
Kebab throws a head kick that Faolin semi-blocks.
Faolin swinging wildly here.
Faolin blocks the body kick.
Kebab throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Faolin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kebab misses with a hook. Faolin ducked under it nicely.
Faolin looks to land a combination. Kebab sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Rulla Kebab has been cut.
Kebab throws a hook but Faolin blocks it.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kebab fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Faolin manages to avoid it.
Kebab looks to throw the jab but Faolin is out of range.
Kebab lands with a hook. Faolin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Faolin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kebab throws a body kick that misses.
Kebab misses with a straight right.
Kebab looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kebab throws a leg kick but Faolin checks it.
Faolin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kebab.
Faolin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Faolin is looking to clinch.
Kebab takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kebab jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body kick there by Kebab.
Kebab throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Faolin misses the target.
Faolin on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Faolin tests Kebab's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Faolin throws a shot to the body.
Kebab staying out of range there.
Faolin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Faolin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Faolin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kebab showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Faolin.
Faolin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Faolin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kebab lands a jab to Faolin's midsection.
Kebab keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Faolin.
Faolin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Kebab. That snapped Faolin's head back.
#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!
Faolin misses with a lunging right hand
and Kebab counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kebab connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Faolin's hands.
Kebab lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Faolin backs up against the cage.
Kebab throws a body punch but Faolin moves out of range.
Faolin throws a jab when Kebab was well out of range.
Kebab tries to score with a low kick but Faolin moves his leg out of the way.
Faolin is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kebab keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Faolin.
Kebab swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Faolin misses the shot to the body.
Faolin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Faolin misses with a body shot
and Kebab cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kebab tries to move into range but Faolin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kebab throws a front kick aimed at Faolin's knee but Faolin avoids it well.
Kebab works the jab nicely.
Faolin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kebab ducks under a wild hook from Faolin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rulla Kebab dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rulla Kebab'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#
Faolin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kebab.
Joey Faolin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joey Faolin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kebab dodges the punch combination from Faolin.
Kebab connects with a body shot that sends Faolin's belly button to the back.
Kebab moves into range and connects with a jab.
Faolin throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kebab counter with a right hand.
Faolin throws a lazy uppercut
and Kebab counters with a straight right hand.
Kebab is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kebab moves out of range of the strikes.
Faolin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kebab lands with a nice body punch.
Faolin avoids the body shot from Kebab.
Faolin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Faolin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kebab.
Faolin looks to land a combination. Kebab sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faolin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kebab.
Faolin missing with a left hand there. Kebab was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Faolin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Faolin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Faolin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kebab scores with a jab to the head.
Kebab misses the jab.
Faolin avoids the body shot from Kebab.
Kebab cracks Faolin with a good jab.
Faolin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Faolin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Faolin misses with a lunging right hand
and Kebab counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice combination there by Faolin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kebab fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kebab lands the left hand.
Kebab misses with a looping right.#T2#
Faolin digs a good body shot into Kebab's ribs.
Kebab throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Faolin misses with an uppercut. Kebab saw that one coming.
Faolin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kebab connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kebab checks a leg kick.
Kebab works Faolin's body with a nice hook.
Kebab pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kebab misses with a looping left.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Faolin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kebab has got the better of the exchanges.
Faolin throws a jab but it's blocked by Kebab.
It looked like Kebab wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Faolin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kebab checks it well.
Kebab lands with a cross.
Kebab throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Faolin throws an off balance right hand
and Kebab counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kebab showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Faolin.
#T3#
Kebab throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Faolin misses with a hook.
Faolin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Faolin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Faolin wants to clinch.
Kebab clobbers Faolin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Faolin has knocked Kebab down with a huge combo! Faolin steps away and waves a wobbly Kebab back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faolin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kebab.
Kebab throws a one two combo.
#T4#
Faolin misses with a left hand
letting Kebab counter with a right hand.
Kebab connects with a good right hand that stumbles Faolin. Faolin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Faolin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Faolin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kebab dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Faolin throws a jab when Kebab was well out of range.
Kebab takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Faolin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kebab circles away quickly and effectively.
Kebab throws a looping overhand right but Faolin ducks down to avoid it.
Faolin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A slow jab from Kebab misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faolin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kebab moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kebab jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Faolin throws a leg kick
and Kebab counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rulla Kebab dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rulla Kebab'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Kebab is looking to land body kicks.
Kebab throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Faolin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Faolin ducks under a wild hook from Kebab.
Rulla Kebab is winning the standup battle so far.
Kebab moves away from the strike by Faolin.
Kebab moves out of range as Faolin strikes.
Faolin cracks Kebab with a good jab.#CUT2#Rulla Kebab's cut is getting worse.
Kebab slips a jab from Faolin.
Kebab tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kebab dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Faolin just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kebab moves out of range of the strikes.
Faolin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kebab connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Faolin scrambles back to his feet.
Kebab throws a body shot but no joy.
Kebab slips a jab from Faolin.
Kebab throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Kebab on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Faolin misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Kebab on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kebab fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Faolin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Faolin misses with a hook
letting Kebab counter with a right hand.
Faolin misses with a hook
and Kebab counters with an outside leg kick.
Faolin slips under a jab.
Kebab's corner calls for a 1-2. Kebab obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kebab connects with a jab.
Faolin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kebab steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Faolin.
Faolin throws a lazy uppercut
and Kebab counters with a stiff right hand.
Faolin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kebab turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Faolin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Faolin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Faolin throws a shot from downtown. Kebab moves away and avoids it.
Faolin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kebab. Kebab obviously looking to wear him down.
Faolin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kebab was well out of range. Poor timing from Faolin.
Faolin loads up on a big right hand but Kebab slips the punch.
Faolin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kebab.
Kebab throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Faolin. Kebab does a little dance to reset his feet.
Faolin takes one on the button.
Faolin misses with a shot to the body
and Kebab counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Faolin wants to clinch
letting Kebab counter with a right hand.
Jab from Faolin.#CUT2#Rulla Kebab's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kebab takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kebab connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Faolin momentarily.
#T3#
Kebab looks to land a left hand but Faolin moved out of range nicely.
Faolin just misses with a punch to the body.
Faolin avoids a kick to the body.
A cross from Kebab lands.
Kebab with a hook.
Kebab moves away from the strike by Faolin.
Faolin tests Kebab's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Faolin tries to move into range but Kebab moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Faolin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Faolin gets in close and tags Kebab with a short punch that almost sends Kebab to the mat! Oh Kebab is in big trouble! He turns his back on Faolin, trying to create some distance but Faolin rushes him, striking wildly and Kebab goes down! The referee tackles Faolin into the cage to end the fight! Faolin is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Faolin!
Joey Faolin 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:
Nfld 40
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Kogos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Faolin moves out of range as Kogos strikes.
Joey Faolin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kogos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kogos throws a body shot but no joy.
Faolin moves in looking to clinch but Kogos pushes him off.
Kogos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Faolin throws a solid leg kick but Kogos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Faolin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kogos keeps the fight on the outside.
Faolin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kogos.
Kogos shoots in for a takedown but Faolin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Faolin misses with a hook.
Kogos misses with a lunging right hand
and Faolin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kogos thinking.
Faolin lands a two punch combo.
Faolin tries to clinch but Kogos moves out of range.
Kogos walks into a straight right hand from Faolin.
Faolin misses with an uppercut. Kogos saw that one coming.
As Faolin backs off Kogos throws a huge counter combo but Faolin manages to avoid it all.
Joey Faolin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kogos defending well as Faolin loads up on a big left hand.
Kogos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Faolin avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Faolin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kogos on the side of the head.
A left and a right from Faolin both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Faolin misses. #CL#
Faolin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Faolin blocks an uppercut.
Faolin pushes Kogos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kogos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Faolin after a bit of a struggle.
Faolin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Nice body punch from Kogos - that landed with a thud.
Kogos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Faolin struggles to land a body shot inside as Kogos controls his hands.
Kogos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kogos.
Faolin tries to throw a body punch but Kogos avoids it by throwing Faolin back against the cage.
Faolin tries to work over Kogos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Faolin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Faolin being controlled against the cage.
Kogos stalling the fight.
Kogos lands a shoulder strike.
Faolin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kogos's face.
#CUT#It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.
Faolin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kogos blocks a body shot from Faolin.
Faolin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kogos misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Faolin lands a nice uppercut.
Kogos wants a takedown but no success here.
Joey Faolin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Kogos.
Faolin scores with a shot to the side of Kogos's head.
Faolin blocks a body shot from Kogos.
Kogos looking to slow down the pace here.
Faolin misses with a knee to the head.
Faolin tries a body shot but Kogos blocks it.
Faolin tries to work over Kogos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kogos scores with a shot to the side of Faolin's head.
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!
A nice left hand lands by Faolin.
Faolin misses with a punch to the body.
Kogos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Kogos - that landed with a thud.
Faolin looking to throw knees to the head but Kogos is blocking nicely.
Faolin being controlled against the cage.
Kogos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Faolin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Kogos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kogos works the jab nicely.
Faolin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kogos can do to turn this around?
Faolin avoids the body shot from Kogos.
Nice straight punches there by Kogos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kogos.
Faolin swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Kogos to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Kogos.#ROC2#Faolin is rocked!
Kogos cracks Faolin with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulo Kogos!
A pretty intense looking Paulo Kogos took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
Nfld live 46
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Faolin scores with a hook to the body. Patterson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Faolin digs a good body shot into Patterson's ribs.
Faolin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Patterson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Patterson cracks Faolin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Patterson throws a wild body kick that Faolin sees coming a mile off.
Faolin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A big right from Patterson misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Faolin misses its target.
Faolin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Faolin tries to work over Patterson's front leg with a kick but Patterson checks it.
Patterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faolin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faolin lands with an overhand left.
Patterson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Faolin defends it nicely.
Faolin tries to counter by clinching up but Patterson breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Patterson scores with a nice right hand.
Faolin misses with a hook. Patterson ducked under it nicely.
As Faolin backs off Patterson throws a huge counter combo but Faolin manages to avoid it all.
Faolin throws a series of punches but Patterson moves out of range.
Patterson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Patterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Faolin.
Patterson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Faolin moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Patterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Faolin throws a body punch but Patterson moves out of range.
Faolin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Faolin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Patterson throws the kick towards the body but Faolin avoids it.
Faolin is looking to counter the offense by Patterson and move into the clinch.
Faolin misses the body punch
and Patterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Faolin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Patterson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Patterson digs a good body shot into Faolin's ribs.
Joey Faolin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Faolin lands with a good body shot.
Faolin wants to clinch.
Faolin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Patterson on the side of the head.#T3#
Patterson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Faolin counters with a two punch combo.
Faolin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Faolin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Patterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Faolin misses with a body shot.
Faolin is looking to wear down Patterson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Faolin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Patterson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Patterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Patterson tries to land a front kick but Faolin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Faolin misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Faolin avoids the head kick by Patterson.
Faolin throws a lazy right hand but Patterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Faolin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Patterson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Faolin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patterson throws a sloppy head kick and Faolin moves out of range easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Patterson, as that shot connected.
Faolin misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Faolin.
Faolin throws a jab when Patterson was well out of range.
Patterson throws a chopping leg kick but Faolin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Patterson tries a head kick but it misses.
Faolin is looking for a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Faolin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Patterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Faolin.
Patterson throws a body kick that misses
and Faolin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Faolin throws a nice looking combination but Patterson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Patterson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Patterson looks to land a body kick but Faolin moved away.
Faolin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Patterson.
Patterson misses the jab.#CL#
Faolin moves into range and clinches up with Patterson.#BC2#
Patterson breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faolin blocks a jab.
Faolin tries to close the distance and clinch but Patterson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Faolin loads up on a big right hand but Patterson slips the punch.
Faolin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Patterson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Patterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Patterson takes one to the chin there.
Faolin lands a jab.#CUT#It looks like Jerricho Patterson has been cut.
Patterson throws a lazy head kick
and Faolin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joey Faolin is winning the standup battle so far.
Faolin moves out of range as Patterson strikes.
Faolin lands a nice shot to the body.
Patterson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Faolin closes the distance and clinches.
Faolin lands with a left to the head.
Patterson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Faolin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Patterson wants a takedown but no success here.
Good body shot from Faolin.
A short right from Faolin on the inside.
Patterson is trying to break free.
Faolin misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Patterson gets through Faolin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faolin lands a good knee to the midsection. Patterson won't want to take too many of those.
Patterson is breathing heavily.
Faolin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Faolin landing knees to the body.
Faolin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.
Patterson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the head but Patterson blocks with his arms.
Faolin scores a nice knee to the body.
Joey Faolin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Faolin lands a body shot.
Faolin digs a right hand underneath Patterson's ribcage. Patterson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Faolin works on Patterson's body with a couple of short punches.
Faolin digs a right hand into Patterson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Patterson's gas tank.
Faolin lands with a left to the head.
Faolin working Patterson over with knees to the body.
Patterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Patterson is rocked!
Patterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Patterson is still on wobbly legs! Can Faolin finish him?
Faolin lands a big knee to the head and Patterson goes down! Faolin pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Faolin!
During a confident post fight interview, Joey Faolin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Nfld live 43
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Faolin slips a straight right by Kogos.
Joey Faolin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kogos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kogos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Faolin misses with a hook. Kogos ducked under it nicely.
Kogos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Faolin misses with a low kick as Kogos jumps back.
Faolin misses with a combination
#TD#
and Kogos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Faolin can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faolin wants to stand but Kogos is controlling the position.
Kogos wants to control from the top but Faolin keeps moving. #ES2#
Faolin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1#
Kogos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Faolin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kogos backwards.
Kogos wants to break free but Faolin has control.
Faolin misses with a body punch.
Kogos misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Kogos has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Faolin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kogos is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Kogos throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Kogos is landing with strikes from the back.
Kogos is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Faolin. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Kogos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kogos lands with a hammerfist to the side of Faolin's head.
Kogos throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kogos struggling to land strikes to the head as Faolin covers up. #T2#
Even with his hooks in, Kogos manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Kogos connects with a big shot to the side of Faolin's head.
Kogos landing with strikes.
Faolin covering up well and avoiding damage.
Faolin is trapped and Kogos is scoring with shots to the head and body.
A lull in the action here.
Kogos throwing damaging strikes from the back! Faolin could be in trouble here!
Kogos lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Kogos.
Kogos scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Kogos is punishing Faolin with some ground and pound. #T3#
Kogos missing with strikes from the back.
Faolin is trying to remain composed but Kogos is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#ROC#Faolin is rocked!
Kogos is landing big shots and Faolin is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Kogos!
A pretty intense looking Paulo Kogos took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
Nfld FN 45
Date: Aug 03, 2023 |
#R1#
No joy there for Faolin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Faolin lands an overhand right.
Faolin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Faolin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Faolin misses with a low kick.
Faolin connects with the punch.
DeCoteau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Faolin. DeCoteau does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeCoteau misses with a kick to the body.
DeCoteau throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Faolin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Faolin.
DeCoteau avoiding damage as Faolin throws knees to the body.
Faolin lands a good knee to the midsection. DeCoteau won't want to take too many of those.
DeCoteau managing to block the knees to the body from Faolin.
Faolin misses with some punches.
Faolin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeCoteau.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faolin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Faolin presses DeCoteau against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Faolin with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Caleb DeCoteau has been cut.
DeCoteau looks winded!
Faolin presses DeCoteau against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Faolin looking to throw knees to the head but DeCoteau is blocking nicely.
DeCoteau tries to pull guard but Faolin holds him up against the cage and eventually DeCoteau drops back down to his feet.
Faolin misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeCoteau looking to stall.
Faolin lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeCoteau backwards.
Faolin lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
DeCoteau has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Faolin uses from the top position.
DeCoteau wants to hit a sweep here but Faolin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for DeCoteau there!
Faolin wants to control the pace but DeCoteau is squirming around nicely. #T2#
DeCoteau tries to reverse the position but Faolin maintains control.#SU#
Faolin gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faolin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Faolin works DeCoteau's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Faolin. DeCoteau does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Faolin misses with an uppercut. DeCoteau saw that one coming.
DeCoteau is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
DeCoteau stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Faolin moves into the clinch.
Faolin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
DeCoteau gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
DeCoteau trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Faolin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Faolin wants to get up but he can't break DeCoteau's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Faolin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
DeCoteau looking to control but Faolin passes into half guard.
DeCoteau controlling the position for now.
DeCoteau tries to get to full guard but Faolin has control of the leg. #T4##SUB2#
Faolin moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from DeCoteau.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DeCoteau is trying to control Faolin's posture but Faolin avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeCoteau tries to get back to half guard but can't.
DeCoteau is trying to control Faolin's posture but Faolin avoids it. #SU#
Faolin has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Faolin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caleb DeCoteau's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Faolin looks to land a right hand but DeCoteau moved out of range.
DeCoteau throws out a counter right but Faolin avoids it with no problem.
Faolin dodges the punch combination from DeCoteau.
DeCoteau misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
DeCoteau instigates a clinch. #TD2#
DeCoteau has hold of one of Faolin's legs. Faolin is fighting the takedown attempt but DeCoteau gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Faolin pushes DeCoteau off and gets back to his feet.
Faolin looks to score with a jab to the body but DeCoteau is just out of range.
DeCoteau wants to counter with a clinch but Faolin pushes him away.
DeCoteau on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeCoteau looks to land a right hand but Faolin moved out of range.
Faolin tests DeCoteau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
DeCoteau slips a jab from Faolin.
DeCoteau appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Joey Faolin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeCoteau looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Faolin throws a series of punches but DeCoteau moves out of range.
DeCoteau is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
DeCoteau dodges the punch combination from Faolin.
Faolin throws out a loose jab but DeCoteau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faolin avoids the body shot from DeCoteau.
DeCoteau misses with a straight left.
Faolin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
DeCoteau throws a right and a left that Faolin avoids nicely.
Faolin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
DeCoteau tries to clinch up.
Faolin is looking to counter the offense by DeCoteau and move into the clinch.
Faolin lunges at DeCoteau with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by DeCoteau's hand.
Joey Faolin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeCoteau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick from Faolin is predictable there #TD2#
and DeCoteau counters with a nice double leg into side control. Faolin won't be happy with that.
Faolin throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Faolin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeCoteau can do to turn this around?#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeCoteau throws a chopping leg kick but Faolin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Faolin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and DeCoteau counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
DeCoteau blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Faolin.
Faolin swings for the body but DeCoteau moves out of range.
Faolin tries to close the distance and clinch but DeCoteau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Faolin gets a clinch.
Faolin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Faolin prevents the takedown attempt.
DeCoteau tries to pull guard but Faolin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
DeCoteau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3#
DeCoteau has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Faolin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Joey Faolin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb DeCoteau.
DeCoteau avoiding damage as Faolin throws knees to the body.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DeCoteau avoids it.
DeCoteau blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
DeCoteau has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DeCoteau avoids it.
Faolin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeCoteau.
DeCoteau is trying to drag Faolin to the mat but Faolin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
DeCoteau manages to pull guard.
#SU#
Faolin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on DeCoteau, up you get!
Faolin throws a low kick but DeCoteau moves out of range easily.
DeCoteau checks the leg kick nicely there.
Despite the aggression on DeCoteau's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Faolin throws a series of punches but DeCoteau avoids them all with ease.
A left and a right from DeCoteau both land. Nice combination.
Faolin looks to score with a jab to the body but DeCoteau is just out of range.
DeCoteau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
DeCoteau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Faolin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Faolin cracks a nice hook into DeCoteau's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faolin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Faolin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Faolin lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faolin moves out of range as DeCoteau strikes.
Faolin misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Faolin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Caleb DeCoteau's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Faolin misses the jab.
Faolin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Faolin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
DeCoteau clinches up with Faolin and pushes him back against the cage.
Faolin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Faolin trying to land knees to the body.
Faolin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeCoteau.
Faolin prevents a takedown attempt there.
DeCoteau avoiding damage as Faolin throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faolin tries a knee to the head but DeCoteau blocks it.
#TD2#
DeCoteau has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Faolin uses from the top position.
Faolin wants to stand but DeCoteau has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Faolin gets to his feet - DeCoteau follows without any prompting. #T1#
DeCoteau loads up on a big right hand but Faolin slips the punch.
Faolin throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from DeCoteau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Faolin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Faolin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DeCoteau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Faolin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Faolin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Faolin misses with a shot to the body
and DeCoteau counters with a left to the body.
Some wild striking there from Faolin.
Faolin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
DeCoteau lands a high kick!
DeCoteau slips under a jab from Faolin.
Joey Faolin is winning the standup battle so far.
Faolin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Faolin fails with an attempt to clinch.
DeCoteau throws a counter combo.
DeCoteau changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Faolin tries to avoid it but DeCoteau manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Faolin to the ground. Faolin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeCoteau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeCoteau tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Faolin throws a body shot but no joy.
DeCoteau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Faolin misses with a looping right.
DeCoteau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
DeCoteau fails to land the takedown.
Joey Faolin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb DeCoteau.
Faolin is looking to clinch.
DeCoteau throws out a counter right but Faolin avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Faolin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DeCoteau wants to counter with a clinch but Faolin pushes him away.
Faolin lands a glancing blow to the side of DeCoteau's head.
Faolin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeCoteau.
DeCoteau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Faolin.
DeCoteau tries to counter with a clinch but Faolin shakes him off and moves away.
Faolin throws a jab when DeCoteau was well out of range.
Faolin throws a shot to the body.
Faolin misses with a looping left.
Faolin tries to bum rush DeCoteau with a series of wild strikes but DeCoteau uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Faolin throws out a loose jab but DeCoteau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faolin pivots, looking for a leg kick but DeCoteau is out of range and Faolin settles back down.
Faolin scores with a hook to the body. DeCoteau takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Faolin tries to bum rush DeCoteau with a series of wild strikes but DeCoteau uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Faolin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeCoteau throws the left hand but Faolin avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Faolin. Those never looked like landing.
Faolin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faolin scores with a jab.
Faolin misses with a few strikes there.
DeCoteau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Faolin misses with a right hand
and DeCoteau counters with a stiff right hand.
Faolin lands a nice hook to DeCoteau's body. DeCoteau takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Faolin misses with a left hand
and DeCoteau counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Caleb DeCoteau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Faolin misses with a double jab.
Faolin throws an overhand right that lands on DeCoteau's shoulder, as DeCoteau tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Faolin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Faolin 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Faolin!
A less than humble Joey Faolin 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:
Nfld live 37
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Picogram misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Picogram 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Faolin finds it's way through Picogram's defenses.
Picogram comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Faolin throws a looping overhand right but Picogram ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Picogram on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Faolin misses with a straight right.
Picogram keeps the fight on the outside.
Faolin works the jab nicely.
Faolin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Faolin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Picogram tries to close the distance and clinch but Faolin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Picogram.
Faolin throws a right and a left that Picogram avoids nicely.
Picogram throws a low kick but Faolin moves out of range easily.
Faolin on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Faolin lands a head shot.
Faolin throws a combination. Picogram tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Picogram drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Picogram takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Decent striking displayed by Faolin there.#ROC#Picogram is rocked!
Picogram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Faolin.
Picogram was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Picogram takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Faolin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Picogram on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Picogram with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Picogram slows down the pace here.
Picogram tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Faolin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Picogram avoids it.
Picogram blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Picogram throws an elbow but misses.
Picogram scores with a hook to the body.
Faolin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Picogram tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Picogram will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Faolin up against the cage.
Picogram blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Faolin.
Faolin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Picogram is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Faolin is defending well for now.#T3#
Picogram is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Picogram blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Picogram trying to control the position but instead, Faolin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Picogram into the cage.
Picogram lands a good knee to the midsection. Faolin won't want to take too many of those.
Faolin takes a knee to the side of the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faolin.
A short right from Faolin on the inside.
Faolin tries a body shot but Picogram blocks it.
Faolin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Picogram in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Faolin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T4#
Faolin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Picogram avoids it.
Picogram tries to stall but Faolin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Faolin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Faolin lands a body shot.
Faolin crunches a lovely knee into Picogram's ribcage.
Picogram looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Picogram looking to stall.
Faolin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Picogram.
Faolin lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Jonny Picogram has been cut.
Faolin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Picogram is defending well for now.
A short right from Faolin.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Picogram has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Faolin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Picogram can turn it around.
Faolin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Faolin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Picogram's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Faolin slips under a jab from Picogram.
Faolin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Picogram only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Picogram lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Faolin stalks Picogram and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Picogram's face. Picogram staggers backwards, shaken.
Faolin just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Picogram has Faolin up against the cage in a clinch.
Picogram tries a knee to the head but Faolin blocks it.
Faolin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Faolin lands a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faolin managing to block the knees to the body from Picogram.
Faolin working Picogram over with knees to the body.
Faolin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Picogram can do to turn this around?
Faolin tries to land a knee to the head but Picogram blocks with his arms.
Faolin scores a nice knee to the body.
Picogram is breathing heavily.#T1#
Faolin lands a shoulder strike.
Faolin blocks an uppercut.
Faolin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Faolin trying to land knees to the body.
Faolin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Faolin trying to land knees to the body.
Picogram takes a knee to the side of the body.
Faolin struggles to land a body shot inside as Picogram controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Faolin.
Faolin missing with knees to the body.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Picogram avoids it.
Faolin misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Faolin tries to work over Picogram's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Picogram taking a breather.
Joey Faolin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Faolin struggles to land a body shot inside as Picogram controls his hands.
Faolin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Picogram.
Picogram managing to block the knees to the body from Faolin.
Picogram goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Faolin avoiding damage as Picogram throws knees to the body.
Picogram managing to block the knees to the body from Faolin.
Faolin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Picogram blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Faolin letting Picogram take a breather here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faolin misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Faolin missing with knees to the body.
Faolin tries a knee to the head but Picogram blocks it.
Faolin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Picogram stalling the fight.
Picogram is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Faolin is keeping busy.
Faolin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Faolin missing with knees to the body.
Faolin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Faolin lands a body shot.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the head but Picogram blocks with his arms.
Faolin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Picogram in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Picogram on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4#
Faolin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Faolin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Faolin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Picogram.
Faolin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Faolin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Picogram.
Faolin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faolin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Picogram managing to block the knees to the body from Faolin.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Picogram avoids it.
Faolin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Picogram is defending well for now.
Faolin missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faolin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Faolin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Picogram'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Faolin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Faolin misses.
Picogram misses with a straight right.
Joey Faolin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faolin throws a combination. Picogram tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Picogram is still on wobbly legs! Can Faolin finish him?
Faolin looks to land a right hand but Picogram moved out of range.
Picogram seems to have recovered his senses.
Picogram takes one to the side of the head.
#KD#
Faolin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Picogram sprawling to the canvas! Picogram rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Faolin finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Picogram throws a hook to the side of Faolin's head but Faolin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Picogram avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Picogram is trying to counter with his kicks.
Faolin looks to score with a jab to the body but Picogram is just out of range.
Picogram is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Faolin with a body shot.
Faolin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Picogram.
Faolin looks to throw the jab but Picogram is out of range.
Picogram takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Faolin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Picogram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Faolin.
A little jabbing left from Picogram on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Picogram slips a straight right by Faolin.
Picogram throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Picogram needs to keep his hands up - Faolin had a free shot at his head there.
Sloppy strikes from Faolin. Those never looked like landing.
A low kick lands for Picogram.
Faolin moves out of range of the body kick.
Faolin avoids the head kick by Picogram.
Faolin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Faolin misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Picogram.
Faolin throws a one two combo.
Picogram is looking to clinch. #T2#
Faolin throws a leg kick but Picogram sees it coming and moves out of range.
Faolin throws a hook to the side of Picogram's head but Picogram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Picogram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Faolin.
Picogram fails in his attempt to clinch.
Faolin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faolin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice shot lands for Faolin.
Faolin looks to throw the jab but Picogram is out of range.
Faolin wants to clinch up but Picogram keeps it at a distance.
Faolin backing away here, and Picogram unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Picogram tries to clinch but Faolin moves out of range.
Faolin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Picogram. Picogram circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A punch combination from Faolin misses.
Picogram throws a hook but Faolin avoids it easily.#T3#
Faolin lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Picogram goes down and covers up as Faolin starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Faolin!
During a confident post fight interview, Joey Faolin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 170
Date: May 28, 2023 |
#R1#
A cross from Faolin lands.
Faolin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bainbridge with a nice cross.
Bainbridge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Faolin.
Bainbridge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Faolin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Faolin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faolin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Faolin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bainbridge swings wildly with an uppercut but Faolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bainbridge swings wildly with an uppercut but Faolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faolin trying to land knees to the body.
Bainbridge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bainbridge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bainbridge.
Faolin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Faolin scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Bainbridge lands with a left to the head.
Bainbridge stalling the fight.
Our sources have told us that Faolin has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Faolin missing with knees to the body.
Bainbridge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Faolin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bainbridge misses with a punch on the inside.
Bainbridge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bainbridge lands a left hand.
Bainbridge misses with a body punch.
Bainbridge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faolin's elbow.
Bainbridge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bainbridge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bainbridge working aggressively here.
A short left from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge throws a head punch that misses.
Faolin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Faolin misses with a body punch.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bainbridge avoids it.
Faolin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bainbridge in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Faolin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bainbridge.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bainbridge lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Bainbridge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bainbridge swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Faolin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Faolin.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the head but Bainbridge blocks with his arms.
Bainbridge throws a punch but it's blocked by Faolin.
Faolin takes a shot to the head.
Bainbridge lands a hook that snaps the head of Faolin backwards.
Bainbridge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bainbridge tries a body shot but Faolin blocks it.
Bainbridge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faolin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Faolin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Faolin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bainbridge blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bainbridge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faolin backwards.
A body shot lands from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Faolin takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Bainbridge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bainbridge blocks an uppercut.
Bainbridge lands with a left to the head.
Bainbridge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Faolin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bainbridge's elbow.
Faolin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bainbridge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bainbridge blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Bainbridge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Faolin tries to bum rush Bainbridge with a series of wild strikes but Bainbridge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Faolin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bainbridge throws an overhand right that lands on Faolin's shoulder, as Faolin tries to avoid the shot.
Faolin throws a jab but it's blocked by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge is looking for the big counter here.
Faolin moves out of range as Bainbridge strikes.
Bainbridge lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Faolin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faolin misses the shot to the body.
Faolin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Faolin tries to clinch up.
Faolin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big right from Faolin misses.
Faolin lands a jab to the nose.
Faolin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bainbridge on the side of the head.
A big left from Faolin misses.
Faolin throws a sloppy body shot
letting Bainbridge counter with a right hand.
Bainbridge avoids the body shot from Faolin.
Bainbridge is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Faolin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bainbridge.
Faolin is looking to counter the offense by Bainbridge and move into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faolin looks to score with a jab to the body but Bainbridge is just out of range.
Faolin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Faolin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bartholomew Bainbridge will probably get the nod.
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#
Bainbridge misses the jab.
Joey Faolin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Faolin moves out of range as Bainbridge strikes.
Faolin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bainbridge manages to circle out of the way.
Faolin throws a jab but it's blocked by Bainbridge.
An inside leg kick from Bainbridge misses.
Bainbridge moves away from the strike by Faolin.
Bainbridge now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Faolin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Joey Faolin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bainbridge checks a low kick from Faolin.
Faolin clobbers Bainbridge with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bainbridge wants to land a leg kick but Faolin is out of range.
Faolin lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge throws a predictable looking body shot
and Faolin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good leg kick by Bainbridge.
Faolin lands with a straight right. Bainbridge didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bainbridge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Faolin moves away.#T1#
Bainbridge displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Faolin misses with a hook
and Bainbridge counters with a three punch combo that has Faolin backing up. Faolin nods at Bainbridge to acknowledge the strikes.
Faolin connects with a body shot that sends Bainbridge's belly button to the back.
Faolin connects with a nice looking jab.
Bainbridge lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Faolin misses with a body punch
#CL2#
and Bainbridge moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Bainbridge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bainbridge misses with a half-hearted attempt at 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!
Bainbridge takes a swing at Faolin's ribcage but misses.
Faolin scores with a hook.
Faolin misses with a body shot.
Faolin throws a sloppy body shot
and Faolin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bainbridge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Faolin lands a nice shot that snaps Bainbridge's head back.
Joey Faolin is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Bainbridge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bainbridge ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Faolin jabs Bainbridge to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bainbridge scores with a hook.
Faolin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Faolin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bainbridge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Faolin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bainbridge on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Faolin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bainbridge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bainbridge feints a counter leg kick.
Bainbridge shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bainbridge throws a body punch but Faolin moves out of range.
Bainbridge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bainbridge swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Faolin looks to land a left hand but Bainbridge moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Bainbridge ducks under a wild hook from Faolin.
A lazy left from Faolin finds it's target.
Bainbridge misses with a hook. Faolin ducked under it nicely.
Faolin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bainbridge manages to circle out of the way.
Faolin slips under a jab from Bainbridge.
Faolin misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bainbridge! But no joy.
Faolin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bainbridge fails to land with a series of punches.
Faolin lands a really nice looking cross but Bainbridge seems unphased.
Bainbridge bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bainbridge fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Faolin.
A slow jab from Faolin misses its intended target.
Faolin tests Bainbridge's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Faolin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bainbridge.
Faolin throws a body punch but Bainbridge moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bainbridge lands a really nice looking cross but Faolin seems unphased.
Bainbridge lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Faolin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Faolin darts in trying to clinch
letting Bainbridge counter with a right hand.
Bainbridge checks the leg kick.
Faolin misses with a right hand
and Bainbridge counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faolin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Faolin throws a looping overhand right but Bainbridge ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bartholomew Bainbridge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bainbridge tries to move into range but Faolin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Faolin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Faolin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bainbridge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bainbridge scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bainbridge connects with a crisp jab.
Bainbridge tries to clinch but Faolin moves out of range.
Faolin throws a series of punches but Bainbridge avoids them all with ease.
Bainbridge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Faolin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faolin misses with an uppercut
#KD2#
and Bainbridge counters with a head kick that drops Faolin to the mat! Faolin scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Faolin is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faolin throws out a loose jab but Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faolin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bainbridge is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Faolin with a body shot.
Faolin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Faolin jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Faolin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge wants to counter the offense by Faolin and move into the clinch position.
Bainbridge bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Faolin's head backwards.
Oh Faolin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Faolin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bainbridge counters with a crisp right that sends Faolin to the canvas! Bainbridge follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartholomew Bainbridge!
After winning the bout, Bartholomew Bainbridge 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:
ENIGMA 164
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Faolin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Faolin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Palmotic looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Faolin throws an off balance right hand
and Palmotic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Palmotic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Faolin.
We've been told by Palmotic's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Faolin avoids the body shot from Palmotic.
Faolin misses with a left hand
and Palmotic counters with a left to the body.
Palmotic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Palmotic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Faolin.
Palmotic slips a jab and a cross from Faolin.
Palmotic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Faolin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Faolin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Palmotic counters with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Faolin.
Faolin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Faolin misses with a lunging right hand
and Palmotic counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Faolin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Palmotic counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Palmotic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Faolin finds it's way round the side to connect with Palmotic's head.
Faolin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Faolin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Faolin looks winded!
Faolin throws a poor cross that misses
and Palmotic counters with a low kick, right behind Faolin 's knee.
Palmotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Faolin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palmotic. Faolin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Faolin misses with a lunging right hand
#KD#
and Palmotic counters with a crisp right hand that drops Faolin! Palmotic lets Faolin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Palmotic is looking to wear down Faolin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
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!
The fighters circling - Palmotic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Faolin throws a leg kick
and Palmotic makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Faolin really felt that one!
Palmotic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Faolin.
A quick step to the side and Palmotic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Faolin moves to clinch but Palmotic breaks away #KD#
and Palmotic counters with a nice right hand that sends Faolin toppling to the canvas! Faolin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Palmotic finish him?!#ROC#Faolin is rocked!#T2#
Faolin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Palmotic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Faolin is still on wobbly legs! Can Palmotic finish him?
Palmotic thumps Faolin with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Palmotic.
Faolin seems to have recovered his senses.
Palmotic throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Faolin crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hrvoje Palmotic!
An out of breath Hrvoje Palmotic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 157
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Faolin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good exchange - Faolin coming out on top.
A big right from Driscoll misses. #CL#
Faolin forces Driscoll back against the cage and clinches.
Faolin pushes Driscoll back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Driscoll tries to circle away but Faolin has him pinned against the cage.
Faolin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Faolin scores a nice knee to the body.
Faolin scores with a shoulder strike.
Faolin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Driscoll backwards.
Faolin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Driscoll blocks it with crossed arms.
Faolin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faolin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Faolin - that landed with a thud.
Faolin keeps control of Driscoll as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Faolin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Driscoll.
Faolin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Driscoll.#T1#
Faolin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Driscoll wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Driscoll is trying to break the clinch but Faolin has him pressed against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Faolin has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Driscoll is trying to force a seperation but Faolin has the dominant position.
Faolin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Driscoll's face.
#CUT#It looks like Braxton Driscoll has been cut.
Faolin lands a left hand.
Driscoll avoiding damage as Faolin throws knees to the body.
Faolin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Driscoll wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Faolin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Faolin cracks Driscoll with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Faolin.
Faolin has a couple of punches blocked by Driscoll.
Faolin lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Faolin on the inside. #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!
Driscoll working hard to break the clinch.
Driscoll tries to break the clinch but Faolin is controlling the position.
Faolin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Driscoll on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Faolin lands a big right hand that drops Driscoll! The killer instinct kicks in and Faolin finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Faolin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Faolin!
Joey Faolin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 151
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Prescott.
Faolin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Prescott at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Faolin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Faolin thuds his right hand into Prescott's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Prescott misses with a hook. Faolin ducked under it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Prescott lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Faolin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Faolin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
As Prescott tries to get set, Faolin tries to push him back and clinch up but Prescott manages to avoid the attempt.
Prescott pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Prescott works Faolin's body with a nice hook.
Prescott throws a hook but Faolin blocks it.
Prescott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Faolin was well out of range. Poor timing from Prescott.
Prescott throws the left hand but Faolin avoids the punch easily.
Prescott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Faolin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Faolin slips a jab from Prescott.
Prescott misses the shot to the body.
Faolin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Faolin swinging wildly here.
Prescott throws out a counter right but Faolin avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Prescott looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Prescott closes the distance and pushes Faolin back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prescott.
Prescott lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Faolin.
Faolin lands a nice knee to the body.
Faolin misses with a knee to the head.
Prescott prevents a body shot from Faolin.
Prescott misses with a punch to the body.
Prescott lands a body punch.
Prescott pushes Faolin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Prescott's coach down at Average Judas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Prescott's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Faolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prescott stalling in the clinch but Faolin improves position.
Prescott tries a body shot but Faolin blocks it.
Prescott lands a body punch in the clinch.
Prescott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prescott scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Faolin scores a nice knee to the body.
Faolin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Prescott has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Faolin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prescott pushes Faolin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Prescott tries a body shot but Faolin blocks it.
Prescott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faolin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Prescott in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Faolin avoids the elbow strike from Prescott, against the cage.
Faolin swings wildly with an uppercut but Prescott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faolin swings wildly with an uppercut but Prescott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faolin misses with some punches.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the head but Prescott blocks with his arms.
Faolin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Prescott lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Faolin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A bit of stalling here from Prescott.
Prescott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Prescott struggles to land a body shot inside as Faolin controls his hands.
Faolin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Faolin lands a shoulder strike.
Faolin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faolin has a couple of punches blocked by Prescott.
Faolin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Faolin looking to throw knees to the head but Prescott is blocking nicely.
Faolin lands with a short shot to the head.
Prescott misses with a body punch.
A short right from Prescott.
Faolin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Prescott.
Faolin lands a nice knee to the body.
Faolin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Prescott.
Prescott swings wildly with an uppercut but Faolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Faolin.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prescott leaning against his opponent.
Prescott misses with some punches.
Prescott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Faolin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prescott misses with a punch on the inside.
Faolin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Prescott backwards.
Prescott misses with a punch to the body.
Prescott misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Faolin fails to land.
Faolin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Prescott struggles to land a body shot inside as Faolin controls his hands.
Prescott lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Prescott throws a head punch that misses.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Faolin lands a hook that snaps the head of Prescott backwards.
Prescott swings wildly with an uppercut but Faolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Prescott.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joey Faolin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Faolin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prescott.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Prescott 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.
Faolin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Prescott appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Faolin misses with a double jab
and Prescott counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Prescott moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Faolin closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prescott.
Prescott is looking to control Faolin's arms but Faolin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Prescott has his back to the cage.
Prescott swings wildly with an uppercut but Faolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faolin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Prescott tries to work over Faolin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prescott is looking to control Faolin's arms but Faolin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Prescott has his back to the cage.
Prescott lands an elbow just above Faolin 's eye.
Faolin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Faolin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Prescott throws a head punch that misses.
Joey Faolin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Faolin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Faolin lands an uppercut.
Prescott lands a nice uppercut.
Prescott is working Faolin over against the cage.
Faolin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Prescott has a couple of punches blocked by Faolin.
Faolin misses with a body punch.
A short left from Prescott.
Faolin throws a punch but it's blocked by Prescott.
A shot in the inside from Faolin.
Prescott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prescott slows down the pace here.
Prescott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Faolin backwards.
Prescott pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faolin. #T2#
Prescott throws an elbow but it misses.
Faolin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prescott pushes Faolin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prescott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prescott digs a right hand into Faolin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Faolin's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prescott.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prescott.
Prescott has a couple of punches blocked by Faolin.
Faolin gets through Prescott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Faolin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Faolin.
Prescott is breathing heavily.
Faolin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Faolin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prescott misses with the head strike.
A knee to the head by Faolin.
Faolin scores a nice knee to the body.
Prescott takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Faolin lands an uppercut.
Faolin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Prescott's face.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Faolin.
Faolin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Prescott backwards. #BC#
Faolin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pete Prescott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Faolin checks the leg kick.
Faolin lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Prescott can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Faolin and Prescott drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Faolin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Faolin!
A very excited looking Joey Faolin 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. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 146
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Faolin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Faolin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Struja Jr.
Faolin tries to counter by clinching up but Struja Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
Faolin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Faolin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Faolin tries to bum rush Struja Jr with a series of wild strikes but Struja Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Struja Jr ducks under a wild hook from Faolin.
A decent looking cross lands there for Struja Jr.
Faolin tries to bum rush Struja Jr with a series of wild strikes but Struja Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Faolin misses with a looping left.
Struja Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Struja Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Faolin moves away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Struja Jr 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.
Struja Jr loads up on a big right hand but Faolin slips the punch.
Faolin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faolin cracks a nice hook into Struja Jr's ribs.
Struja Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Struja Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Faolin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Faolin throws a shot from downtown. Struja Jr moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Faolin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Struja Jr.
A big left from Struja Jr misses.
Faolin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Struja Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Struja Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Faolin. Struja Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joey Faolin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Faolin scores with a shot to the body.
Faolin connects with a body shot.
Struja Jr throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Faolin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Struja Jr looking to stall.
Struja Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Struja Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Our sources have told us that Faolin has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A short uppercut from Faolin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Struja Jr.
Faolin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Struja Jr backwards.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Struja Jr. #T2#
Struja Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Faolin prevents it.
Faolin presses Struja Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Struja Jr is working for takedown but Faolin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Struja Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Struja Jr looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Faolin.
A short right from Faolin.
Faolin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Struja Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Faolin lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Struja Jr is rocked!
Faolin is leaning against Struja Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Faolin lands a left hand.
Struja Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Faolin finish him?
Faolin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Struja Jr's efforts to push away.
Faolin tries a knee to the head but Struja Jr blocks it.
Struja Jr seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Faolin drops Struja Jr with a big knee straight up the middle! Struja Jr is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CUT#It looks like Ludko Struja Jr has been cut.
Struja Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Faolin forces Struja Jr back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Struja Jr tries to break free but Faolin pushes him back against the cage.
Faolin misses with a knee strike.
Faolin unloads an enormous knee to the head! That's knocked Struja Jr out cold! Holy cow, it was almost as if it lifted Struja Jr off his feet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Joey Faolin!
Joey Faolin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 140
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Faolin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Faolin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mumba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Mumba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A cross from Mumba lands.
Mumba throws a body shot but no joy.
Mumba throws a looping overhand right but Faolin ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Mumba misses its intended target.
Faolin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mumba.
Faolin defending well as Mumba loads up on a big left hand.
Mumba misses with a hook. Faolin ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faolin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Faolin throws a combination that misses
and Mumba counters with a left and a right that stings Faolin.
Joey Faolin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faolin misses with a wild body shot.
Faolin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mumba eats them both and turns towards Faolin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab lands there for Faolin.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mumba. Faolin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Faolin is looking to counter the offense by Mumba and move into the clinch.
Faolin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Faolin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mumba on the side of the head.
Good shot there by Faolin.
Faolin misses with a straight left.
Faolin scores with a body shot.
Mumba misses with a looping left.
Faolin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mumba's head backwards.
Nice shot by Faolin.
Faolin slips a jab from Mumba.
Faolin lands with an overhand left.
Mumba misses the jab.
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!
Faolin misses with an uppercut
and Mumba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Faolin misses with a body punch
and Mumba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Mumba lands a right hook to the body.
Mumba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Faolin.
Faolin is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Mumba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Faolin misses.
Faolin misses with a right hand
enabling Mumba to counter with a crisp jab.
Mumba loads up on a big right hand but Faolin slips the punch.
Faolin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mumba moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Mumba 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mumba looks to score with a jab to the body but Faolin is just out of range.
Mumba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Faolin.
Mumba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Faolin blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Mumba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Mumba.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mumba. Faolin does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Mumba jabs Faolin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Faolin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Faolin throws an off balance right hand
and Mumba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Faolin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mumba counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Faolin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mumba manages to avoid it.
Faolin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mumba moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Mumba misses.
Faolin tries to clinch there but Mumba circles away.
Faolin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Faolin. Mumba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mumba throws out a counter right but Faolin avoids it with no problem.
Faolin is looking to clinch but Mumba is avoiding it.
Mumba unleashes a big counter combination but Faolin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mumba looks to land a right hand but Faolin moved out of range.
Mumba lands a jab to Faolin's midsection.
Faolin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mumba. #T4#
Faolin lands a jab to Mumba's midsection.
Faolin misses with a straight right.
Faolin throws an overhand right that lands on Mumba's shoulder, as Mumba tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mumba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Mumba misses.
Faolin thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Mumba misses.
Faolin looks to throw the jab but Mumba is out of range.
Mumba just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Faolin moves into the clinch.
Mumba jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Faolin walks away with a smile on his face. Mumba gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mumba lands with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Faolin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mumba lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kwawi Mumba will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
No joy there for Mumba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joey Faolin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Faolin lands an overhand right.
Faolin swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from Faolin misses its intended target.
Mumba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Faolin circles away quickly and effectively.
Mumba misses with a wild body shot.
Faolin tries to counter by clinching up but Mumba breaks away and moves out of range.
Faolin missing with a left hand there. Mumba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Faolin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mumba.
Mumba loads up on a big right hand but Faolin slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faolin misses with a lunging right hand
and Mumba counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Faolin drops his hands momentarily and Mumba takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mumba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Faolin lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Mumba dips to his left and cracks Faolin with an uppercut!
Mumba slips under a jab from Faolin.
Mumba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice cross by Mumba.
Faolin misses with a straight right.
Mumba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mumba throws a hook but Faolin blocks it.
Faolin tries to counter by clinching up but Mumba breaks away and moves out of range.
Faolin misses with a combination
and Mumba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Faolin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mumba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Faolin looks to score with a jab to the body but Mumba is just out of range.
A nice side step and Mumba releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Faolin misses the shot to the body.
Mumba is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Faolin.
Nice body punch from Faolin. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mumba jabs Faolin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mumba looks to score with a jab to the body but Faolin is just out of range.
Mumba moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Mumba does no damage.
Faolin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Faolin is predictable there
and Mumba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mumba checks a low kick from Faolin.
Mumba throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Mumba misses.
A combination from Mumba does no damage.
Mumba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Faolin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kwawi Mumba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Faolin slips a straight right by Mumba.#T3#
Faolin swings widly with a right hand
and Mumba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Faolin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Faolin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Faolin ducks under a wild hook from Mumba.
Faolin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mumba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mumba throws a hook but Faolin avoids it easily.#CL#
Mumba tries to keep at a distance but Faolin has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Mumba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Faolin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mumba.
Faolin throws a combination that misses
and Mumba counters with a left and a right that stings Faolin.
A big left from Faolin misses.
Mumba throws out a counter right but Faolin avoids it with no problem.
Mumba misses with a hook to the body
and Faolin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faolin tries to clinch
and Mumba counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mumba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Faolin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Faolin tries to clinch
and Mumba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Faolin misses with a jab, cross combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Mumba misses.
Mumba misses with a straight right.
Mumba cracks Faolin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mumba missing with a left hand there. Faolin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mumba circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mumba counters with a left to the body.
Faolin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD2#
and Mumba counters with a nice right hand that sends Faolin toppling to the canvas! Faolin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mumba finish him?!#ROC2#Faolin is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mumba lands with a good body shot.
Good exchange - Mumba coming out on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwawi Mumba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Mumba lands with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Mumba.
Mumba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Faolin misses with a lunging right hand
and Mumba counters with a nice uppercut.
Mumba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Faolin misses with a body shot
and Mumba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Faolin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot to the liver by Mumba. Beautiful body shot.
Faolin seems to have got his legs back now.
Mumba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mumba let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Faolin throws a body punch but Mumba moves out of range.
Mumba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumba throws a body shot but no joy.
Mumba misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Faolin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mumba connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Faolin scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Faolin. Mumba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mumba needs to keep his hands up - Faolin had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Faolin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mumba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Faolin counters by clinching up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faolin. #TD2#
Mumba jumps into guard, dragging Faolin to the mat.
Mumba trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Mumba is looking to cinch up a triangle. Faolin throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Mumba's body to avoid the submission. Mumba has instead reached around Faolin's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Mumba arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kwawi Mumba!
An out of breath Kwawi Mumba thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bellicose 139
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Faolin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hunt, as that shot connected.
Faolin ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Faolin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hunt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Faolin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Paul Hunt has been cut.
Faolin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Faolin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Faolin moved out of range nicely.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hunt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Faolin's head.
Hunt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt with a jab.
Hunt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Faolin can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Faolin misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt slowing the pace effectively.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Faolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Faolin - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Faolin.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faolin's elbow.
A body shot lands from Faolin.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faolin wants to get back to striking at distance but Hunt won't allow it.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Faolin breaks from the clinch.
Hunt misses with a straight left. #T2#
Hunt tries to clinch up.
Hunt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Faolin checks a leg kick.
Faolin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Faolin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Hunt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hunt works the jab nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Faolin misses with the combination.
Faolin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Faolin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Faolin misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Faolin coming out on top.#T3#
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Faolin on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Hunt darts in and clinches Faolin up against the cage.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Faolin.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt lands a right hand.
Faolin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards. #BC2#
Faolin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Faolin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hunt checks it well.
Faolin blocks a leg kick.
Hunt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Faolin misses the shot to the body.
Hunt tries to counter by clinching up but Faolin breaks away and moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt misses with a body shot
#CL2#
and Faolin counters by clinching up. #T4#
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Faolin misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Faolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt tries to work over Faolin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Faolin. #CUT2#Paul Hunt's cut is getting worse.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Hunt tries to work over Faolin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Faolin controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paul Hunt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Hunt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hunt misses with a body shot
and Faolin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joey Faolin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Faolin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Faolin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Faolin connects with a body shot.
Faolin moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Faolin is out of range.
Hunt lands a jab to the nose.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Faolin avoids them all with ease.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Faolin.
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hunt backs away from a small jab... but Faolin lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Hunt crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Faolin with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Joey Faolin!
An out of breath Joey Faolin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bellicose 129
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Orel misses with a series of wild punches.
Orel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Faolin eats them both and turns towards Orel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Faolin lands a jab to the nose.
Orel misses with the combination.
Faolin slips under a jab.
Faolin wants to counter with a clinch but Orel pushes him away.
Orel looks to land a combination. Faolin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Faolin misses with a series of wild punches.
Orel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orel misses with an uppercut. Faolin saw that one coming.#T1#
Faolin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Orel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Faolin.
Faolin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Faolin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Orel misses with a few strikes there.
Faolin tries to counter with a clinch but Orel shakes him off and moves away.
Orel misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Faolin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Faolin.
Orel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Faolin breaks from the clinch.
Faolin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Faolin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Orel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Faolin tries to counter with a clinch but Orel shakes him off and moves away.
Orel misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Faolin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orel has had enough of the clinch but Faolin keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Faolin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Faolin fails to land.
Orel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the head but Orel blocks with his arms.
Orel is trying to drag Faolin to the mat but Faolin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Faolin gets through Orel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Faolin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Faolin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orel.
Orel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Orel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Faolin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orel lands with a cross.
Adam Orel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A right-left combo lands from Orel. #CL2#
Faolin instigates a clinch. #BC#
Orel breaks the clinch.
Faolin lands with a good body shot.
Orel has been working on his balance at Brloh, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Faolin.
Faolin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Faolin looks to land a right hand but Orel moved out of range.
Orel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Faolin moves away.
Orel tries to bum rush Faolin with a series of wild strikes but Faolin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Faolin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Orel.
Faolin tries to clinch
and Orel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A shot to the liver by Orel. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orel misses with a hook.
Orel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Faolin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Faolin. #T4#
Orel is trying to push Faolin away but Faolin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Faolin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Faolin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orel.
Orel misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Faolin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Faolin lands a right hand. #BC#
Orel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Orel misses with a two punch combination.
Faolin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Orel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Faolin.
Orel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Orel dominated that round.
That's time! Orel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Faolin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orel.
Faolin tries to counter with a clinch but Orel shakes him off and moves away.
Joey Faolin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orel misses with a wild combination.
Orel misses with a double jab.
Orel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Faolin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Orel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A left lands for Orel.
Orel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Faolin eats them both and turns towards Orel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orel takes a swing at Faolin's ribcage but misses.
Faolin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A right-left combo lands from Orel.
Orel looks to land a combination but Faolin avoids it well.
Faolin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
Faolin takes one to the side of the head.
Adam Orel is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Faolin rushes Orel and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Faolin manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Faolin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from Faolin.
Adam Orel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Faolin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Orel misses the target.
Orel misses the jab.
Orel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Faolin throws a body punch but Orel moves out of range.
Orel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Faolin counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Orel ducks under a wild hook from Faolin.
A counter left hand to the body from Orel misses its target.
Faolin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orel throws out the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Orel blocks the leg kick.
Orel loads up on a big right hand but Faolin slips the punch.
Faolin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orel.
Orel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Faolin manages to avoid it.
Faolin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Faolin misses with a hook.
Orel attempts a counter takedown but Faolin avoids it well and moves away.
Orel connects with a body shot that sends Faolin's belly button to the back.
Orel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T3#
Orel lands an overhand right.
Faolin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orel.
Orel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Faolin throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Orel does no damage. #KD2#
Faolin sends Orel crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Faolin is motioning to the referee to let Orel up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Orel is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Adam Orel has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faolin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oh Orel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Faolin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faolin lands a nice hook to Orel's body. Orel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Orel seems to have got his legs back now.
Faolin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Faolin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#KD2#
Faolin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Orel sprawling to the canvas! Orel rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Faolin finish him?!
#CL2#
Faolin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orel, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Orel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Faolin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Faolin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faolin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orel is defending well for now.
Faolin landing knees to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faolin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Faolin.
Orel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Faolin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adam Orel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Orel misses with a jab to the body
and Faolin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Faolin takes a swing at Orel's ribcage but misses.
Orel misses with a lunging right hand
and Faolin counters with a nice body shot.
Orel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Faolin looks to land a right hand but Orel moved out of range.
Orel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Faolin.
Faolin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Faolin connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Orel out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joey Faolin!
A victorious Joey Faolin 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:
Bellicose 118
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Os scores with a nice right hand.
Os is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Faolin.
Faolin misses the shot to the body.
Os looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Os lands a jab to Faolin's midsection.
Faolin cracks Os with an open hand slap.
A right-left combo lands from Os.
Os scores with a nice right hand.
Faolin ducks under a wild hook from Os.
Os pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Faolin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice cross by Os.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Os throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Faolin counters by moving into the clinch.
Os working hard to break the clinch.
Os wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Faolin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Faolin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Faolin swings wildly with an uppercut but Os uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faolin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Os has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Os.
Faolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Os escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Os just misses with a punch to the body.
Faolin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Os.
Faolin moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Os misses its intended target.
Faolin misses with a body shot.
Os misses the jab.
Faolin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pete Os seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faolin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Os.
Faolin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Os.
Faolin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Os.
A nice side step and Faolin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Faolin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Os throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Faolin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Os lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Os cracks Faolin with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Os pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Faolin. Os does a little dance to reset his feet.
Os lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Os misses with the combination.
Faolin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Os defending well as Faolin loads up on a big left hand.
Faolin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Faolin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Os doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Os lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Faolin backs up against the cage.
Faolin moves in looking to clinch but Os pushes him off.
A punch combination from Os misses.
Faolin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice shot lands for Faolin.
Os fails to land with a series of punches.
Faolin defending well as Os loads up on a big left hand.
Os misses with a two punch combination.
Faolin moves forwards but Os connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Os fails to land with a series of punches.
Os misses with a left hand
and Faolin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Faolin slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Faolin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Faolin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Os up against the cage.#T4#
Faolin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Come on Faolin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Faolin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Faolin scores with a shoulder strike.
Faolin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Os has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Faolin obliges.
Os swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Faolin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Os lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Faolin controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Faolin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Os throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Faolin on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Os dominated that round.
That's time! Os's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Os throws a lazy right hand but Faolin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Faolin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Joey Faolin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Os looks to land a left hand but Faolin moved out of range nicely.
Faolin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Os with a body shot.
Os takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT2#It looks like Pete Os has been cut.
The fighters circling - Faolin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Os scores with the left hand. Faolin knows he should have avoided that one.
Faolin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Faolin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Os as he connects with a hook.
Os misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Os moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice uppercut there from Os.
Os lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Os misses with a hook.
Faolin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Os connects with a right hand. Faolin shakes it off.
Faolin moves out of range of the strikes.
Os connects with a looping right hand.
Os connects with a good right hand that stumbles Faolin. Faolin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Faolin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Faolin takes a swing at Os's ribcage but misses.
Os throws a sloppy body shot
and Faolin counters with a right hand to the body.
Os blocks a jab.
Os throws the left hand but Faolin avoids the punch easily.
Os avoids the body shot from Faolin.
Os swings for the body but Faolin moves out of range.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Faolin knocks Os out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joey Faolin!
A victorious Joey Faolin 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:
Bellicose 95
Date: May 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Boytsov misses with a looping right.
Faolin scores with a shot to the body.
Faolin moves out of range of the strikes.
Faolin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boytsov. Boytsov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boytsov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Faolin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Faolin moves out of range as Boytsov strikes.
It looked like Faolin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boytsov.
Faolin misses with a wild body shot.
Boytsov with the counter takedown but Faolin avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Boytsov dives in and scores a takedown into Faolin's guard.
Boytsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Faolin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faolin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Faolin tries to get out of the position.
Boytsov advances position into side control!#T1##SUB2#
Boytsov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Faolin has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Boytsov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Faolin has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Boytsov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Boytsov tries for a kimura but Faolin is defending well. #SUB2#
Boytsov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Faolin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB2#
Boytsov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Faolin has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Boytsov is trying to get an arm triangle but Faolin is defending well. #SUB2#
Boytsov is trying to get an arm triangle but Faolin is defending well.
Faolin tries to bench press Boytsov off him but Boytsov keeps the position. #SUB2#
Boytsov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##SUB2#
Boytsov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Faolin, who protects the arm well.
Boytsov is looking to take a break and control but Faolin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boytsov working the ground and pound but Faolin is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Faolin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Boytsov tries for a kimura but Faolin is defending well. #SUB2#
Boytsov is working to tighten his grip on Faolin's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Faolin has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Boytsov is really squeezing tight and eventually Faolin passes out! Boytsov breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dmitry Boytsov!
After winning the bout, Dmitry Boytsov 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:
CDFC 33
Date: Apr 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Vatubua looks to throw the jab but Faolin is out of range.
Vatubua misses with a lunging right hand
and Faolin counters with a left to the body.
Vatubua scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slow jab from Vatubua misses its intended target.
Vatubua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Faolin throws a counter combo.
Faolin keeps the fight on the outside.
Vatubua throws the left hand but Faolin avoids the punch easily.
Vatubua loads up on a big right hand but Faolin slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Faolin misses.
Vatubua looks to land a left hand but Faolin moved out of range nicely.
Faolin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Vatubua backs off Faolin throws a huge counter combo but Vatubua manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatubua tries to clinch up.
Vatubua throws a hook to the side of Faolin's head but Faolin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Faolin misses with a double jab
and Vatubua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vatubua throws a body punch but Faolin moves out of range. #T1#
Faolin misses with a hook.
Faolin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Faolin throws a body punch but Vatubua moves out of range.
Vatubua is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Faolin misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Vatubua gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
I was talking to Vatubua's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vatubua looking to throw knees to the head but Faolin is blocking nicely.
Faolin is trying to push Vatubua away but Vatubua has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vatubua misses with a knee strike.
Faolin blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatubua.
Faolin trying to stall but Vatubua improves his position.
Faolin misses with a punch to the body.
Vatubua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Faolin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vatubua has him pressed against the cage.
Faolin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vatubua looking to throw knees to the head but Faolin is blocking nicely.
Vatubua missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Faolin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vatubua slips under a jab.#T2#
A cross from Vatubua lands.
Vatubua tries to clinch up.
Faolin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Vatubua misses.
Vatubua is looking to clinch but Faolin is avoiding it.
#CL#
Vatubua closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vatubua misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vatubua landing knees to the head.
Vatubua avoiding damage as Faolin throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Vatubua fails to land.
Vatubua misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Faolin.
Faolin is trying to break free.
Faolin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vatubua obliges.
Faolin is trying to push Vatubua away but Vatubua has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Faolin can't break the clinch.
Vatubua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatubua.
Faolin can't find room to land a body shot as Vatubua controls the action.
#T3#
Vatubua tries to throw a body punch but Faolin avoids it by throwing Vatubua back against the cage.
Vatubua looking to throw knees to the head but Faolin is blocking nicely.
Vatubua tries to land knees in the clinch but Faolin avoids the damage to the body.
Faolin tries to break free but Vatubua pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatubua.
Vatubua is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Faolin is defending well for now.
Faolin blocks an uppercut.
Vatubua misses with a punch on the inside.
Vatubua throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Faolin breaks from the clinch.
Vatubua wants to clinch
and Faolin counters with a stiff right hand.
Faolin blocks a jab.
Vatubua tries to clinch up but Faolin circles away and keeps his distance.
Vatubua swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Faolin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vatubua walks into a straight right hand from Faolin.
Vatubua lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Vatubua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Vatubua misses the target.
Sam Vatubua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faolin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vatubua.
Faolin throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faolin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vatubua.
Vatubua misses with a right hand
and Faolin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Sam Vatubua has been cut.
Vatubua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Faolin moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Faolin! But no joy.
Faolin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vatubua.
Faolin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vatubua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Faolin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Faolin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Faolin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vatubua throws an overhand right that lands on Faolin's shoulder, as Faolin tries to avoid the shot.
Faolin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vatubua lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Vatubua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Vatubua'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#
Vatubua throws an overhand right that lands on Faolin's shoulder, as Faolin tries to avoid the shot.
Faolin is looking for the big counter here.
Joey Faolin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vatubua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faolin can do to turn this around?
Vatubua tries to clinch up.
Vatubua throws a hook but Faolin avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Faolin.
Vatubua throws a looping overhand right but Faolin ducks down to avoid it.
Faolin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Faolin lands a really nice looking cross but Vatubua seems unphased.
Vatubua throws a lazy right hand but Faolin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Faolin! But no joy.
Vatubua throws a looping overhand right but Faolin ducks down to avoid it.
Faolin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD2#
Faolin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vatubua sprawling to the canvas! Vatubua rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Faolin finish him?!
#ROC2#Vatubua is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faolin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oh Vatubua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Faolin ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Vatubua out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joey Faolin!
A relieved looking Joey Faolin 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:
CDFC 28:Tsabalala vs Ahola
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Faolin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sadaval.
Sadaval throws a jab when Faolin was well out of range.
Faolin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Faolin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Faolin clinches with his opponent.
Sadaval tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faolin's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Sadaval fails to land.
Faolin tries to throw a body punch but Sadaval avoids it by throwing Faolin back against the cage.
Sadaval misses with some punches.
Sadaval struggles to land a body shot inside as Faolin controls his hands.
Sadaval lands a right hand.
Sadaval tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sadaval misses with the head strike.
Sadaval working aggressively here.
Sadaval on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sadaval struggles to land a body shot inside as Faolin controls his hands.
Faolin lands a shot to the body.
Sadaval lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sadaval tries to work over Faolin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sadaval tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Faolin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sadaval tries to work over Faolin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sadaval misses with a punch on the inside.
Faolin blocking some punches.
#T1#
Sadaval working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sadaval scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sadaval can't find room to land a body shot as Faolin controls the action.
Sadaval lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Sadaval scores with a nice short uppercut.
Faolin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Faolin is leaning against Sadaval and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Faolin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sadaval prevents it.
Faolin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Faolin has been working on his balance at Rough House, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sadaval.
Faolin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Faolin.
Sadaval misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sadaval fails to land.
Faolin has Sadaval pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sadaval manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sadaval swings wildly with an uppercut but Faolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faolin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Faolin blocks an uppercut.
Faolin misses with a body punch.
Faolin missing with knees to the body.
#T2#
Sadaval misses with some punches.
Sadaval lands with a left to the head.
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!
Sadaval misses with a punch on the inside.
Faolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Faolin breaks the clinch.
Faolin connects with a body shot.
A left and a right from Faolin both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Horacio Sadaval has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sadaval.
Sadaval misses with a lunging right hand
and Faolin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Faolin moves into the clinch successfully.
Faolin blocking some punches.
Sadaval lands a shoulder strike.
Faolin misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faolin.
Faolin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sadaval struggles to land a body shot inside as Faolin controls his hands.
Sadaval tries to work over Faolin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Faolin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Faolin.
Sadaval working aggressively here.
#T3#
Faolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Faolin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sadaval.
Sadaval lands a left hand.
Sadaval swings wildly with an uppercut but Faolin uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Sadaval is fighting off a takedown attempt but Faolin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sadaval to the mat. Sadaval regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Faolin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadaval is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sadaval is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Sadaval tries to pass the half guard into mount. Faolin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sadaval works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sadaval looking to finish with strikes here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Sadaval tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sadaval is looking to work his way around to Faolin's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Faolin is looking to get to half guard.
Sadaval controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Sadaval dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Horacio Sadaval'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#
Sadaval looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joey Faolin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sadaval misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Faolin is looking to clinch.
Sadaval changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sadaval looks to throw the jab but Faolin is out of range.
Sadaval lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sadaval keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Faolin instigates a clinch.
Faolin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Faolin blocking some punches.
Sadaval scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sadaval.
Faolin trying to land knees to the body.
Faolin digs a right hand underneath Sadaval's ribcage. Sadaval let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Faolin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Faolin scores with a body shot.
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!
Sadaval loads up on a big right hand but Faolin slips the punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sadaval throws a hook but Faolin blocks it.
Faolin is looking to clinch.
Sadaval throws a counter combo.#T1#
Faolin tries to clinch but Sadaval is having none of it.
Sadaval looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sadaval slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good leg kick by Sadaval.
Horacio Sadaval seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sadaval loads up on a big right hand but Faolin slips the punch.
Faolin tries to clinch but Sadaval is having none of it.
Sadaval circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sadaval on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Faolin lands a nice shot that snaps Sadaval's head back.
Faolin slips under a jab from Sadaval.
Sadaval digs a good hook to Faolin's body.
Sadaval misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Faolin.
Sadaval is looking to clinch. #CL#
Sadaval tries to keep at a distance but Faolin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sadaval fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Sadaval.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faolin.
Sadaval throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sadaval 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.
Sadaval working aggressively here.
#T2#
Faolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sadaval has a couple of punches blocked by Faolin.
Faolin missing with knees to the body.
Faolin misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Faolin.
Sadaval has a couple of punches blocked by Faolin.
Faolin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sadaval throws a punch but it's blocked by Faolin.
Sadaval tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sadaval has a couple of punches blocked by Faolin.
Sadaval throws a head punch that misses.
Faolin is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faolin.
Faolin lands a nice uppercut.
Sadaval prevents the takedown attempt.
Faolin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Faolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Faolin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Faolin blocking some punches.
A short left from Sadaval. #T3#
Faolin misses with a body punch.
Faolin tries to work over Sadaval's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Faolin lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sadaval.
Sadaval throws a head punch that misses.
Faolin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Faolin lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Faolin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sadaval prevents the takedown attempt.
Sadaval is pressed up against the cage. Faolin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sadaval down to the mat. Sadaval avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Faolin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faolin lands a nice shot to the body.
Faolin with a nice cross.
Sadaval throws a head kick that misses.
Faolin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sadaval.
Faolin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sadaval chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Faolin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sadaval doesn't seem phased though.
Sadaval tries to clinch but Faolin moves out of range. #T4#
Sadaval scores with the left hand. Faolin knows he should have avoided that one.
A big left from Sadaval misses.
Faolin just misses with a punch to the body.
Faolin tries to close the distance and clinch but Sadaval swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Sadaval was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Faolin throws a body punch but Sadaval moves out of range.
Faolin throws a body shot but no joy.
Sadaval cracks Faolin with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Sadaval rushes Faolin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Faolin leaning against his opponent.
Sadaval gets underhooks to prevent Faolin's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faolin.
A head punch on the inside from Sadaval fails to land.
Sadaval misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sadaval misses with some punches.
Faolin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faolin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sadaval lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sadaval misses with a short punch on the inside.
Faolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Sadaval showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Horacio Sadaval's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sadaval fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Faolin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Faolin connects with a single shot there.
Faolin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Faolin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sadaval throws the kick towards the body but Faolin avoids it.
Faolin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sadaval manages to circle out of the way.
Sadaval connects with a body shot.
Faolin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sadaval. Sadaval obviously looking to wear him down.
Faolin wants to clinch.
Faolin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sadaval has time to react.#ROC#Sadaval is rocked!
Sadaval is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Faolin doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Sadaval crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Sadaval's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joey Faolin!
Joey Faolin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CDFC 20: Havoc vs Nemeth
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Faolin throws a body punch but Watkins moves out of range.
Faolin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Carvel Watkins has been cut.
Watkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Faolin is fending him off so far but Watkins persists. Nope, Faolin circles away and we're back to standing.
Watkins tries to clinch there but Faolin circles away.
Watkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Faolin moves away.
Some wild striking there from Faolin.
Good exchange - Faolin coming out on top.
Joey Faolin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Faolin has closed the distance and engaged Watkins in a clinch.
Watkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Faolin has double underhooks.
Watkins is trying to pull guard but Faolin has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Faolin.
Nice body punch from Faolin - that landed with a thud.
Watkins looks winded!
Faolin is leaning against Watkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Faolin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Faolin scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Faolin digs a right hand into Watkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Watkins's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Faolin.
Faolin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Faolin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Faolin thuds a left hand into Watkins's body.#KD#
Faolin sends Watkins crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Faolin is motioning to the referee to let Watkins up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Watkins is rocked!
Faolin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faolin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Watkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Faolin finish him?
Faolin lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Watkins up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Faolin from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Watkins's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joey Faolin!
A victorious Joey Faolin 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:
CDFC 16: Havoc vs Koloa
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Christ connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Christ stuns Faolin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Christ throws a shot from downtown. Faolin moves away and avoids it.
Christ throws a series of strikes that have Faolin backpedaling.
Christ slips a jab from Faolin.
Christ throws a jab but it's blocked by Faolin. #CL2#
Faolin takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Christ manages to break the clinch.
Christ has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Jerman Christ has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faolin throws a lazy right hand but Christ sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Faolin throws a shot from downtown. Christ moves away and avoids it.
Christ scores with a one two! Faolin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Faolin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Christ paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Faolin throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Faolin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Faolin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Christ pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T1#
Nice shot by Christ.
Faolin leaves his chin hanging out and Christ seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Faolin crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerman Christ!
Jerman Christ decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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