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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
LKO19 Refugies
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Breneman.
Breneman trying to control the action but Faaloua is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Breneman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Faaloua rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Breneman's guard! Nice work there by Faaloua! #SUB#
Breneman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Faaloua defends well.
Breneman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breneman has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Faaloua has passed into side control.
Breneman being controlled for a moment.
Breneman is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Breneman sneaks back into half guard.
Breneman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Faaloua stopping the sweep attempt from Breneman.
Breneman is pulling down on Faaloua's head to control his posture.
Faaloua trying to control but Breneman is working from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Breneman trying to keep a closed guard but Faaloua is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Faaloua avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Breneman is trying to control the position but Faaloua postures up.
Faaloua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Breneman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Faaloua puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Faaloua performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Breneman trying to control from the bottom.
#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Faaloua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Faaloua. No joy for Breneman on that attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Breneman.
Faaloua throws a big counter head kick but Breneman avoids it with no problem.
Faaloua takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Breneman shoots for a double leg takedown but Faaloua sprawls well. He's pushed Breneman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Breneman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Breneman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Faaloua circles away.
Breneman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Faaloua pinned against the cage. Faaloua gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A nice side step and Faaloua releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Breneman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Faaloua moves away.
Faaloua is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Faaloua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Breneman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Faaloua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Breneman throws a series of punches but Faaloua avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Breneman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Faaloua gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Breneman is trying to work for a kimura but Faaloua is defending well.
Breneman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Breneman thows a huge punch but Faaloua dodges it nicely.
Breneman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Breneman is looking for a kimura but Faaloua is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Breneman to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Faaloua will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Faaloua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Faaloua fails with an attempt to clinch.
Faaloua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Breneman attempts a counter takedown but Faaloua avoids it well and moves away.
Faaloua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck for Breneman with that takedown attempt.
Breneman fails with the takedown.
Faaloua stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Faaloua wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Breneman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Breneman shoots in for a double leg but Faaloua sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Faaloua forces Breneman back against the cage and clinches.
Breneman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Faaloua gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Breneman breaks the clinch.
We've been told by Breneman's head coaches at Cozad MMA St Petersburg that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Faaloua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1##CL2#
Faaloua rushes Breneman and presses him up against the cage.
Faaloua throws an elbow that misses.
Breneman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Faaloua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Faaloua avoiding damage.
Breneman blocks an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Faaloua creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Breneman's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Adam Breneman has been cut.
Faaloua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Breneman is trying to break the clinch but Faaloua is controlling him.
Faaloua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Faaloua.
Faaloua lands an elbow that stopped Breneman in his tracks for a moment.
Breneman dodges an elbow strike from Faaloua.
#T2#
Faaloua pushes off an throws an elbow but Breneman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Faaloua has Breneman pressed against the cage.
Breneman takes an elbow to the temple.
Breneman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Faaloua pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Breneman goes for a takedown attempt but Faaloua pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faaloua lands a head kick. Breneman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Faaloua tries to clinch up.
Breneman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Breneman keeps the fight on the outside.
Faaloua tries to clinch there but Breneman circles away.
Faaloua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Breneman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Faaloua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Breneman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Faaloua bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Faaloua leaves Breneman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James Faaloua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Breneman looking to score a takedown here. Faaloua is defending well but Breneman drives through and ends up in Faaloua's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breneman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Breneman won't allow Faaloua to sweep him here.
Faaloua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Breneman.
Breneman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Breneman lands a couple of digs.
Breneman throws an elbow that misses. Faaloua uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Breneman's guard. Nice move by Faaloua!#REVB#
Faaloua stays in close to Breneman's body and controls the position.
Faaloua must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Faaloua tries to free his leg and advance position but Breneman is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breneman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Faaloua manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Breneman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Breneman throws a strike but Faaloua rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faaloua won't allow Breneman to sweep him here.
Breneman is looking to sweep but instead, Faaloua has passed into half guard.
Faaloua slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Faaloua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adam Breneman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Faaloua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Faaloua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Breneman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Breneman throws out a loose jab but Faaloua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Breneman moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFaaloua.
Faaloua tries to close the distance and clinch but Breneman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Breneman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Faaloua. That one must have hurt.
Faaloua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Breneman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Faaloua misses. #CL2#
Faaloua instigates a clinch.
Faaloua gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breneman blocks the elbow strike.
Breneman dodges an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Breneman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Faaloua pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Faaloua throws an elbow but misses.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.
#T1#
Faaloua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.
Breneman is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Breneman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faaloua prevents the takedown attempt.
Breneman avoids a wild elbow strike from Faaloua.
Faaloua misses with an elbow over the top.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.
Breneman has Faaloua pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Faaloua manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Faaloua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Faaloua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Faaloua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Faaloua stalling the fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Faaloua trying to stall but Breneman improves his position.
Adam Breneman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Faaloua throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faaloua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Breneman's brow.
Breneman tries to stall but Faaloua uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.
James Faaloua seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Faaloua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Come on Faaloua - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Faaloua prevents the takedown attempt.
Faaloua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Breneman can't get the takedown.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it misses.
Faaloua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Breneman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Faaloua avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Breneman blocks the elbow strike.
Faaloua avoiding damage.
Nice elbow from Faaloua. #T3#
Breneman avoids a wild elbow strike from Faaloua.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faaloua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Breneman's brow.
Breneman can't get the takedown.
Faaloua slows down the pace here.
Breneman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Faaloua lands an elbow inside that Breneman shrugs off. #CUT2#
Adam Breneman's cut is getting worse.
Faaloua lands an elbow that stopped Breneman in his tracks for a moment.
Faaloua throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.
Faaloua gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Adam Breneman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Breneman blocks an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Breneman wants to take the fight to the mat but Faaloua manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
Faaloua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Breneman is looking for a takedown.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it misses.
Faaloua gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Breneman avoids the elbow strike from Faaloua, against the cage.
Faaloua gets underhooks to prevent Breneman's takedown attempt.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.
Faaloua avoiding damage as Breneman throws knees to the body.
Faaloua prevents a takedown attempt there.
Faaloua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
Jeez, Adam Breneman's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Breneman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Breneman is trying to break the clinch but Faaloua is controlling him.
Breneman misses with a body punch.
Breneman misses with some punches.
James Faaloua is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Faaloua prevents a body shot from Breneman.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Faaloua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Faaloua has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Faaloua!
During a confident post fight interview, James Faaloua thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
LKO13 Belive
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Faaloua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gluhovic.
Faaloua throws a lazy head kick
and Gluhovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Gluhovic.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Gluhovic has knocked Faaloua down with a huge combo! Gluhovic steps away and waves a wobbly Faaloua back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Faaloua is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like James Faaloua has been cut.
Faaloua is aggressively charging in as Gluhovic backs up avoiding any damage. Gluhovic tosses out a jab and Faaloua runs right into it face first! Faaloua is out cold! Gluhovic dropped down on all fours and is barking in Faaloua's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gerardo Gluhovic!
Gerardo Gluhovic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
BFT-458: Hymen vs Singh
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Faaloua throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Faaloua has taken the fight to the clinch.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it misses.
Sirkiä blocks an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Sirkiä avoids a wild elbow strike from Faaloua.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Faaloua gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Niko Sirkiä has been cut.
Faaloua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Faaloua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Faaloua lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Faaloua pushes off an throws an elbow but Sirkiä leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sirkiä avoids a wild elbow strike from Faaloua.#BC2#
Sirkiä breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Faaloua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sirkiä.#T1#
Faaloua throws a sloppy head kick and Sirkiä moves out of range easily.
Faaloua takes a swing at Sirkiä's ribcage but misses.
Sirkiä looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sirkiä misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Faaloua.
Faaloua tries to close the distance and clinch but Sirkiä swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sirkiä connects with a single shot there.
Sirkiä just misses with a punch to the body.
Sirkiä takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.
Sirkiä looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faaloua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sirkiä's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faaloua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sirkiä's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Faaloua.
Sirkiä blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Sirkiä blocks the elbow strike.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it misses.
Faaloua stalling against the cage.
Sirkiä wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Faaloua lands an elbow that stopped Sirkiä in his tracks for a 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!
With the fighters up against the cage, Faaloua throws an elbow but misses.
Faaloua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Faaloua.
Sirkiä blocks the elbow strike.
Sirkiä blocks the elbow strike.
Faaloua throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
Sirkiä is trying to break free.
Faaloua lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sirkiä is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Faaloua is keeping busy.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.
Sirkiä dodges an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Sirkiä blocks an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Sirkiä blocks an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Faaloua stalling in the clinch.
Sirkiä goes for a takedown attempt but Faaloua pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Faaloua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Faaloua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sirkiä.
Sirkiä moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Faaloua scores with a push kick.
Faaloua moves in looking to clinch but Sirkiä pushes him off.#CL#
Faaloua moves into the clinch successfully.
Faaloua throws an elbow that misses.
Sirkiä taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.
Faaloua stalling against the cage.
Faaloua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sirkiä blocks an elbow strike.
Faaloua pushes off an throws an elbow but Sirkiä leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faaloua misses with an elbow over the top.
Sirkiä takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Faaloua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niko Sirkiä's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Faaloua throws a head kick that misses.
Faaloua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sirkiä swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Faaloua closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the fighters up against the cage, Faaloua throws an elbow but misses.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it misses.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Faaloua throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirkiä working hard to break the clinch.
Faaloua is stalling here.
Sirkiä blocks an elbow strike from Faaloua.
#T1#
Faaloua throws an elbow but it misses.
Faaloua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it misses.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Faaloua throws an elbow but misses.
Sirkiä blocks an elbow strike from Faaloua.
James Faaloua has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.
Faaloua is struggling to control the position.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.
Faaloua throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sirkiä dodges an elbow strike from Faaloua.
#T2#
Faaloua throws an elbow that misses.
Faaloua is struggling to control the position.
Sirkiä takes an elbow to the temple.
Sirkiä wants a takedown but no success here.
Faaloua has Sirkiä pushed against the cage.
Faaloua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sirkiä takes an elbow to the forehead.
Faaloua lands a nice elbow.
Faaloua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.
Faaloua has Sirkiä pressed against the cage.
#T3#
Faaloua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Faaloua is pushing Sirkiä up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sirkiä is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Faaloua is keeping busy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Faaloua throws an elbow but misses.
Faaloua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Faaloua lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sirkiä takes an elbow to the forehead.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.
Faaloua lands a damaging elbow. #T4#
Sirkiä avoiding damage.
Sirkiä blocks an elbow strike from Faaloua.
With the fighters up against the cage, Faaloua throws an elbow but misses.
Faaloua throws an elbow that misses.
Faaloua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sirkiä tries to circle away but Faaloua has him pinned against the cage.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.
Faaloua is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Faaloua throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faaloua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Faaloua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sirkiä can do to turn this around?
Faaloua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Faaloua dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Niko Sirkiä's cut.
That's time! Faaloua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Faaloua closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Faaloua throws an elbow but misses.
Faaloua throws an elbow that misses.
Sirkiä dodges an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Faaloua throws an elbow that misses.
Faaloua creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sirkiä's defenses.
Faaloua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sirkiä avoids the elbow strike from Faaloua, against the cage.
Faaloua slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faaloua throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Faaloua has Sirkiä pressed against the cage.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1#
Faaloua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sirkiä has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faaloua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sirkiä's brow. #TD2#
Sirkiä has hold of one of Faaloua's legs. Faaloua is fighting the takedown attempt but Sirkiä gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Faaloua scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Faaloua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sirkiä stuns Faaloua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sirkiä throws a hook to the side of Faaloua's head but Faaloua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Faaloua lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Faaloua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Sirkiä avoids the head kick by Faaloua.
#CL#
Faaloua pushes Sirkiä up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Sirkiä blocks an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Sirkiä wants to break free but Faaloua has control.
#BC2#
Sirkiä's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sirkiä rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Faaloua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Faaloua lands with a straight right. Sirkiä didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Faaloua forces Sirkiä back against the cage and clinches.
Sirkiä avoids a wild elbow strike from Faaloua.
Faaloua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Faaloua.
The referee calls for Faaloua to work.
Faaloua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Sirkiä blocks an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Sirkiä dodges an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Faaloua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sirkiä dodges an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Faaloua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Faaloua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faaloua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sirkiä's brow.
Faaloua stalling in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faaloua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sirkiä's brow.
Sirkiä blocks the elbow strike.
Sirkiä dodges an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Faaloua wants to stall.
#T4#
With the fighters up against the cage, Faaloua throws an elbow but misses.
Faaloua throws an elbow that misses.
Faaloua pushes off an throws an elbow but Sirkiä leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Faaloua misses with an elbow over the top.
Sirkiä wants to break free but Faaloua has control.
Niko Sirkiä has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sirkiä dodges an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Faaloua throws an elbow that misses.
Faaloua lands an elbow just above Sirkiä 's eye.
Faaloua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Faaloua misses with an elbow over the top.
James Faaloua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sirkiä misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Faaloua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Faaloua, 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Faaloua!
James Faaloua thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Niko Sirkiä was interviewed post fight and said '"That is not dead which can eternal lie, and with strange aeons even death may die." '.
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Event:
BFT-447
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Hererra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Faaloua lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hererra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hererra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Faaloua throws a head kick that misses.
Faaloua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Faaloua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Faaloua backs off Hererra throws a huge counter combo but Faaloua manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Hererra rushes Faaloua and presses him up against the cage.
Hererra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hererra misses with a body punch.
Hererra takes an elbow to the temple.
Hererra can't find room to land a body shot as Faaloua controls the action.
Faaloua keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hererra's efforts to push away.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hererra.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hererra has a couple of punches blocked by Faaloua.
Faaloua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hererra as Faaloua tries to tie him up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hererra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Hererra blocks an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Hererra tries to work over Faaloua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Faaloua throws an elbow that misses.
Hererra misses with a punch to the body.
Faaloua misses with an elbow over the top.
Hererra throws a punch but it's blocked by Faaloua.
Faaloua blocking some punches.
Hererra throws a punch but it's blocked by Faaloua.
Hererra is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hererra lands an uppercut.
Faaloua throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Faaloua lands an elbow inside that Hererra shrugs off.
Hererra dodges an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Hererra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Faaloua backwards.
Hererra takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hererra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hererra avoids the elbow strike from Faaloua, against the cage.
Faaloua lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hererra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Faaloua lands an elbow that stopped Hererra in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faaloua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hererra gets through Faaloua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Faaloua throws an elbow that misses.
Hererra wants to break free but Faaloua has control.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faaloua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hererra's brow.
Hererra lands with a left to the head.
Faaloua lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Timmay Hererra has been cut.
Hererra is trying to force a seperation but Faaloua has the dominant position.
Hererra wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hererra misses with a punch on the inside.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Hererra.
Hererra avoids the elbow strike from Faaloua, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hererra.
Hererra is trying to break the clinch but Faaloua has him pressed against the cage.
Faaloua pushes off an throws an elbow but Hererra leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Faaloua lands an elbow inside.
Hererra lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hererra lands a nice shot to the body.
Hererra tries to break the clinch but Faaloua is controlling the position.
Hererra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Faaloua looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Faaloua lands an elbow inside that Hererra shrugs off.
Hererra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hererra has a couple of punches blocked by Faaloua.
Faaloua tries to stall but Hererra uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Hererra breaks the clinch.
Hererra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Hererra has managed to clinch.
Hererra dodges an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Hererra misses with a punch to the body.
Faaloua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hererra blocks an elbow strike.
Hererra misses with a punch to the body.
Hererra avoids the elbow strike from Faaloua, against the cage.
Faaloua lands an elbow inside that Hererra shrugs off.
Hererra can't break the clinch.
Hererra can't break the clinch.
Faaloua blocks a body shot from Hererra.
Faaloua stalling against the cage.
Hererra lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hererra.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faaloua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faaloua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hererra's brow.
Hererra has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faaloua.
Hererra throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Faalouas head.
Hererra is trying to break the clinch but Faaloua is controlling him.
Faaloua throws an elbow that misses.
Hererra avoids a wild elbow strike from Faaloua.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hererra swings wildly with an uppercut but Faaloua uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faaloua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hererra's brow.
Hererra has a couple of punches blocked by Faaloua.
Hererra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Faaloua misses with an elbow over the top.
Hererra is trying to break the clinch but Faaloua has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faaloua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hererra's brow.
Hererra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hererra tries to throw a body punch but Faaloua avoids it by throwing Hererra back against the cage. #BC2#
Hererra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Timmay Hererra will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Timmay Hererra's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Faaloua clinches with his opponent.
Hererra tries to break free but Faaloua pushes him back against the cage.
Hererra has a couple of punches blocked by Faaloua.
Hererra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hererra dodges an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Hererra struggles to land a body shot inside as Faaloua controls his hands.
Faaloua gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hererra lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hererra working aggressively here.
Faaloua gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.
Hererra digs a right hand into Faaloua's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Faaloua's gas tank.
Faaloua throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hererra lands with a light punch inside.
Timmay Hererra seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faaloua prevents Hererra from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faaloua lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC2#
Hererra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Hererra rushes Faaloua and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hererra cracks Faaloua with a nice body shot.
Hererra dodges an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Hererra is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Faaloua blocks an uppercut.
Hererra misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hererra.
Hererra works on Faaloua's body with a couple of short punches.
Hererra scores with a shot to the side of Faaloua's head.
Hererra lands a nice shot to the body.
Hererra gets through Faaloua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hererra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hererra.
Hererra lands a body punch. #KD2#
Hererra drops Faaloua onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Faaloua is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Faaloua is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like James Faaloua has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hererra blocks the elbow strike.
Oh Faaloua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A left hand lands to the body for Hererra.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hererra.
Hererra wants to get back to striking at distance but Faaloua won't allow it.
#BC2#
Hererra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hererra misses with a series of wild punches.
Hererra throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Faaloua's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Hererra dives in looking to finish as Faaloua flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Hererra's strikes! Hererra is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Faaloua's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Faaloua was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timmay Hererra!
During a confident post fight interview, Timmay Hererra thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
BFT-439
Date: Mar 05, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Faaloua has taken the fight to the clinch.
Faaloua is stalling here.
Suokuokka blocks an elbow strike.
Faaloua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good body shot from Suokuokka.
Suokuokka avoids the elbow strike from Faaloua, against the cage.
Faaloua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Suokuokka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Suokuokka has Faaloua up against the cage in a clinch.
Suokuokka drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Faaloua gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Faaloua.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suokuokka blocks an elbow strike.
Faaloua throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Faaloua lands a damaging elbow.
Faaloua controlling the action here for a moment.
#T1#
Faaloua throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Suokuokka blocks an elbow strike.
Faaloua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Suokuokka stalling the fight.
Suokuokka blocks the elbow strike.
Suokuokka is trying to push Faaloua away but Faaloua has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faaloua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Suokuokka's brow. #TD2#
Suokuokka turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Suokuokka manages to end up in side control.#ES#
Faaloua explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Suokuokka throws a right hand that Faaloua ducks under and follows up with a left that Faaloua also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faaloua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Suokuokka takes the fight into the clinch.
Suokuokka avoids the elbow strike from Faaloua, against the cage.
#T2#
Faaloua lands an elbow inside.
Faaloua pushes off an throws an elbow but Suokuokka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Suokuokka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Faaloua blocks it with crossed arms.
Faaloua throws an elbow that misses.
Suokuokka is pushing Faaloua up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.
Faaloua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Faaloua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Suokuokka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faaloua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Suokuokka's brow.
Faaloua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Suokuokka controlling the action here for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Suokuokka.#T3#
Suokuokka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Faaloua throws an elbow that misses.
Faaloua throws an elbow that misses.
Faaloua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Faaloua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Faaloua throws an elbow that misses.
Faaloua blocks the elbow strike.
Suokuokka wants a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Suokuokka.
Suokuokka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Suokuokka is leaning against Faaloua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Suokuokka lands a shoulder strike.
Suokuokka has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Faaloua seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Suokuokka can turn it around.
Faaloua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.
#T4#
Suokuokka blocks an elbow strike.
Faaloua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Faaloua throws an elbow but misses.
Faaloua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A hook to the body from Suokuokka.
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!
Suokuokka misses with the head strike.
Suokuokka dodges an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Faaloua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Suokuokka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Faaloua is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Suokuokka gets through Faaloua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Faaloua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Suokuokka is working for takedown but Faaloua is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Faaloua dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Suokuokka rushes Faaloua and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Suokuokka dodges an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Suokuokka dodges an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Faaloua pushes off an throws an elbow but Suokuokka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Faaloua lands an elbow just above Suokuokka 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Akseli Suokuokka has been cut.
Faaloua throws an elbow that misses.
Faaloua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Suokuokka avoids the elbow strike from Faaloua, against the cage.
Faaloua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Faaloua trying to control the position but instead, Suokuokka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Faaloua into the cage.
Faaloua misses with an elbow over the top.
Faaloua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suokuokka can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Suokuokka lands a hook that snaps the head of Faaloua backwards. #T1#
Suokuokka wants a takedown but no success here.
Faaloua content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Suokuokka dodges an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Nice elbow from Faaloua.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Suokuokka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Faaloua is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Suokuokka clinches up against the cage.
Faaloua pushes off an throws an elbow but Suokuokka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Faaloua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Suokuokka swings wildly with an uppercut but Faaloua uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Suokuokka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Faaloua.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it misses.
Suokuokka blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Suokuokka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it misses.
Faaloua is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
James Faaloua has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Suokuokka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Faaloua is defending well for now.
Faaloua holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Faaloua pushes off an throws an elbow but Suokuokka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Suokuokka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Suokuokka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Suokuokka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Faaloua gets a clinch.
Suokuokka avoids a wild elbow strike from Faaloua.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it misses.
Suokuokka has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Faaloua after a bit of a struggle.
James Faaloua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akseli Suokuokka.
Faaloua stalling the fight.
#T3#
Faaloua throws an elbow but it misses.
Faaloua creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Suokuokka's defenses.
Suokuokka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Faaloua backwards.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it misses.
Suokuokka's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Faaloua lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Suokuokka avoids a wild elbow strike from Faaloua.
Suokuokka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Faaloua throws an elbow but misses.
Faaloua misses with an elbow over the top.
Faaloua gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it misses.
#T4#
Suokuokka blocks the elbow strike.
Faaloua pushes off an throws an elbow but Suokuokka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Suokuokka trying to control the position but instead, Faaloua has worked for underhooks and has pushed Suokuokka into the cage.
Faaloua throws an elbow that misses.
Faaloua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Suokuokka letting Faaloua take a breather here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Faaloua throws an elbow but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Suokuokka.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.
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!
Suokuokka blocks the elbow strike.
Faaloua lands an elbow that stopped Suokuokka in his tracks for a moment.
Faaloua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Suokuokka has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Faaloua after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Faaloua dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Akseli Suokuokka's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Suokuokka throws a right and a left that Faaloua avoids nicely.
Suokuokka swats away the attempt to clinch by Faaloua.
Faaloua connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Suokuokka shoots in for a takedown but Faaloua shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Suokuokka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Suokuokka throws a nice looking combination but Faaloua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Faaloua lands a nice shot to the body.
Suokuokka swats away the attempt to clinch by Faaloua.#KD#
Faaloua lands a big head kick that sends Suokuokka tumbling to the mat! Faaloua takes a step backwards and waves Suokuokka back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Suokuokka is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faaloua takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Faaloua lands a big head kick that sends Suokuokka to the canvas! Faaloua follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Faaloua!
James Faaloua thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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