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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Browning (ranked 5636 p4p, 474 weight class) and Lolohea Faaloloto (ranked 5132 p4p, 461 weight class). Jake Browning has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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187 cm
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159 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Browning! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lolohea Faaloloto! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Faaloloto gets caught napping as Browning dives in and scores a takedown. Faaloloto manages to retain guard. Faaloloto is looking to stand back up but Browning counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Faaloloto. Browning controlling the action here. Browning definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Faaloloto is trying to stand back up but Browning is controlling him
Browning is trying to control. Faaloloto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Browning is really struggling to control Faaloloto but he's trying to hold on to the position. Still in half guard, Browning seems content to control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Browning gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Browning blocks a head kick by Faaloloto.
Faaloloto scores with a head kick.
Browning avoids the head kick by Faaloloto.
Browning closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Faaloloto's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Browning trying to control but Faaloloto is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Browning sitting in guard here, content to control. Browning decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Faaloloto, up you get! Browning closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Browning wants to control but Faaloloto is keeping him busy. Faaloloto wants to get back to his feet. Browning controlling the action here. Faaloloto is trying to stand up here but Browning is controlling him well. Browning wants to control but Faaloloto is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Browning trying to mount his opponent but Faaloloto defends it. Browning is taking a breather. Faaloloto says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Browning wants to control but Faaloloto is keeping him busy. Faaloloto is trying to stand back up but Browning is controlling him
Browning trying to control the action but Faaloloto is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Faaloloto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Faaloloto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Faaloloto wants it to stay on the feet. Faaloloto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Browning scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Faaloloto is pushing Browning's head away, looking to escape. Browning manages to hold on to the position though. 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! Browning happy to just control the position for now. Browning trying to control the action but Faaloloto is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Browning prevents Faaloloto from escaping the position. Browning is looking to take a break and control but Faaloloto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. A lull in the action here as Browning stalls from top position. Faaloloto is trying to buck Browning off. Browning controlling the position. Browning really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Faaloloto tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Faaloloto trying to get back to his feet but Browning is in full control for now. I would not like to be Faaloloto right now.
Faaloloto is trying to get back to his feet but Browning has full control of the position and if anything, Faaloloto has just worked his way into a worse spot. Browning has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Faaloloto's body.
Browning tries to get the hooks in deep but Faaloloto pushed the leg off. Faaloloto is trying to stand back up. Browning is riding his opponent, not letting Faaloloto buck him off. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Browning dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Browning tries a head kick but it misses.
Browning throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Faaloloto was covering up waiting for the punch and Browning finishes the takedown easily into guard. Faaloloto keeping moving, preventing Browning from controlling successfully. Browning is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faaloloto can do to turn this around? Browning controls from within his opponent's guard. Faaloloto wants to get back to his feet but Browning is in a dominant position and won't allow it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Browning stays in close to Faaloloto's body and controls the position. Faaloloto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Browning is controlling him. Browning controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Browning trying to control the position from guard on top but Faaloloto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Faaloloto throws a nice head kick!
Faaloloto throws a head kick but Browning moves out of range.
Faaloloto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Browning to score an easy takedown into full guard. Browning wants to control from the top but Faaloloto keeps moving. Faaloloto wants to get back to his feet but Browning is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Browning trying to control but Faaloloto is working from the bottom. Faaloloto wants to stand up but Browning is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Faaloloto keeping moving, preventing Browning from controlling successfully. Faaloloto is wriggling around but Browning manages to pass to half guard.
Still in half guard, Browning seems content to control. Browning trying to control the action but Faaloloto is working from the bottom. Browning controlling the pace. Faaloloto is staying active underneath Browning, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Faaloloto tries to kick Browning off but Browning keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Faaloloto is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Faaloloto throws a head kick that misses. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A head kick misses from Faaloloto. Faaloloto tries a head kick but it misses.
Browning shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Browning prevents Faaloloto from standing back up.
Faaloloto is staying active underneath Browning, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Browning sitting and controlling from the half guard. Browning is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Faaloloto!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Faaloloto is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Browning trying to control but he's not successful this time. Faaloloto really wants to buck Browning off and get back to his feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Browning sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Faaloloto is squirming around, avoiding Browning's attempts to control the action. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Browning 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Browning blocks a head kick by Faaloloto.
Faaloloto throws a head kick but Browning moves out of range.
Browning shoots in and bounces Faaloloto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Faaloloto is looking to stand up but Browning isn't so interested in that idea. Browning slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Browning wants to control from the top but Faaloloto keeps moving. Browning prevents Faaloloto from getting back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Browning slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Browning wants to control but Faaloloto is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Faaloloto tries to escape but Browning is in control. Browning trying to control the position but Faaloloto is working away. Faaloloto wants to get back to his feet. Browning wants to control but Faaloloto is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Faaloloto is pushing Browning's head away, looking to escape. Browning manages to hold on to the position though. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Faaloloto throws a head kick but Browning moves out of range.
Browning shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Faaloloto napping and manages to drive through into side control! Faaloloto wants to get back to his feet but Browning drags him back down. Browning trying to control the position but Faaloloto is working away. Faaloloto tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Browning trying to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Browning is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Faaloloto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Jake Browning overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Faaloloto trying to get back to his feet but Browning is in full control for now. Browning biding his time, controlling Faaloloto. Faaloloto trying to get back to his feet but Browning is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Browning is looking to control Faaloloto but Faaloloto is wriggling around and keeping busy. Faaloloto is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Browning tries to get the hooks in deep but Faaloloto pushed the leg off. Faaloloto is trying to stand back up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lolohea Faaloloto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jake Browning is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight! Jake Browning showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Browning, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Browning! Jake Browning decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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