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Event:
DFC 10: Koreshkov vs. Choo
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1# Leotardo swings away with a leg kick that misses. Farbautison steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Leotardo.#CL2# Farbautison has Leotardo up against the cage in a clinch.
Farbautison trying to stall but Leotardo improves his position.
A short left from Leotardo. Farbautison is trying to pull guard but Leotardo has him pressed against the cage. Farbautison is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Leotardo to keep the fight standing. Farbautison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Farbautison trying to stall but Leotardo improves his position.
Leotardo misses with a knee to the head. Leotardo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Farbautison tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Phil Leotardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Loki Farbautison. Farbautison tries to pull guard but Leotardo won't allow it.
Farbautison jumps guard but Leotardo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice body punch from Leotardo. Farbautison dodges an elbow strike from Leotardo.
Farbautison tries to pull guard but Leotardo holds him up against the cage and eventually Farbautison drops back down to his feet.
#TD2# Farbautison jumps into guard, dragging Leotardo to the mat.
Leotardo stopping the sweep attempt from Farbautison.#T1##SUB2# Farbautison looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Leotardo has picked Farbautison up and slammed him! Farbautison can't keep hold of the triangle and Leotardo manages to pass to side control! Farbautison is trying to improve his position. Farbautison is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Leotardo off and has taken his back!#SUB2# Farbautison is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Leotardo is defending well though. Farbautison let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2# Farbautison working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T2##SUB2# Farbautison working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2# Farbautison has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Leotardo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2# Leotardo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2# Farbautison is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Leotardo is defending well though. Farbautison let's go of the attempt for now. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2# Leotardo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T3##SUB2# Leotardo fending off the submission attempt from Farbautison. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Farbautison trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Leotardo doesn't escape. #SUB2# Farbautison goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Leotardo escapes and is now in half guard on top. Leotardo wants to stand up but Farbautison is controlling the position.
Farbautison has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T4# Farbautison is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Farbautison looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Farbautison is trying to get back to full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Farbautison is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Loki Farbautison dominated that round. That's time! Leotardo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Leotardo is looking to clinch. Farbautison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leotardo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Farbautison tries to clinch up but Leotardo circles away and keeps his distance. Farbautison has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Farbautison swats away the attempt to clinch by Leotardo. Farbautison tries to clinch there but Leotardo circles away.
Phil Leotardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Leotardo swings for the body but Farbautison moves out of range.
Leotardo scoring well with a low kick there.
Leotardo jabs at Farbautison's body. Leotardo swings widly with a right hand
and Farbautison counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD# Leotardo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Farbautison sprawling to the canvas! Farbautison rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Leotardo finish him?!
#ROC# Farbautison is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Farbautison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Leotardo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Leotardo throws a low kick but Farbautison avoids it.#KD# Leotardo cracks Farbautison with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Leotardo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Farbautison to stand back up! Farbautison is still on wobbly legs! Can Leotardo finish him? No joy there for Leotardo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leotardo is stalking Farbautison. Farbautison circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Leotardo, and it's lights out! Farbautison really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phil Leotardo!
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 28, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Loki Farbautison and Brij Khali. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Brij Khali enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Loki Farbautison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Brij Khali! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Farbautison takes the fight into the clinch. Farbautison manages to pull guard.
Farbautison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Khali sitting in guard here, content to control. Farbautison wants to sweep here but Khali controlling him for the moment. Khali controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Khali's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round. Farbautison has his foot on Khali's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khali works his way back into a safe position though. Farbautison wants to sweep here but Khali controlling him for the moment. Farbautison is trying to control the position but Khali postures up. Khali preventing the sweep. Farbautison isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Khali stacks Farbautison on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Khali! Score +3 for passing guard: Farbautison (0) vs (3) Khali
That's two minutes gone in the round. Farbautison seems a little lost for a moment, as Khali dominates the positioning. More stalling from Khali. Khali working away. Farbautison tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Khali wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Farbautison tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Khali presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Farbautison (0) vs (5) Khali Farbautison tries to hold on but Khali postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Farbautison tries to get back to half guard but can't. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Khali controlling from mount. Khali prevents Farbautison from getting the reversal. Khali controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Farbautison wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Farbautison (0) vs (8) Khali Farbautison is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Pewter Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Farbautison trying to control the position but Khali manages to sink in the hooks. Farbautison can't escape the position.
Farbautison trying to control but not successfully. I really don't envy Farbautison right now.
Farbautison looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Farbautison is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Khali is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Farbautison rolls, trying to escape but Khali keeps control of the position.
Farbautison is working hard here to advance position. Khali is riding his opponent, not letting Farbautison buck him off. Farbautison can't escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Farbautison wants to control his opponent's hands but Khali gets his hands free. Farbautison can't escape the position.
Khali controls the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Farbautison is really stuck here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Farbautison wants to control his opponent's hands but Khali gets his hands free. Khali is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Farbautison is in bad spot here.
Khali is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Farbautison trying to control the position but Khali manages to sink in the hooks. Farbautison wants to escape the position.
Khali biding his time, controlling Farbautison. Farbautison tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Khali looking to control and managing it successfully. Khali manages to capitalize on a mistake by Farbautison to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Farbautison (0) vs (11) Khali Farbautison rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Khali not doing much here.
Khali prevents Farbautison from improving his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Farbautison is trying to control but can't.
Farbautison wants to get back to full guard. Khali content to control rather than advance. Farbautison is trying to maintain the position but Khali is very close to passing his half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Farbautison wants to get back to full guard. Khali with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Farbautison is looking for a sweep. Khali is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Khali is taking a breather. Farbautison 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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Farbautison trying to control here.
Farbautison tries to roll over but Khali keeps him under control. Farbautison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khali pulls his head out easily. Farbautison gets back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Khali tries to free his leg and advance position but Farbautison is retaining full guard. Khali seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Farbautison working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khali doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khali manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Farbautison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Farbautison lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farbautison (2) vs (11) Khali
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Khali keeping moving, preventing Farbautison from controlling successfully. Farbautison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Khali controlling Farbautison's posture. Farbautison trying to control the position from guard on top but Khali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Khali holds on and takes a little breather.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Farbautison looking to sit in guard and control but Khali gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farbautison (2) vs (13) Khali Farbautison has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Khali has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Farbautison (2) vs (16) Khali Farbautison tries to improve position but can't. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Khali wins on points by 16 to 2. Brij Khali took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Glad I Won'. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 27, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Loki Farbautison and Shamo Lee. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Loki Farbautison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Shamo Lee! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Lee stuffs the takedown. Farbautison sets himself, and Lee steps forward looking for the clinch! Farbautison avoids it this time. Farbautison moves into the clinch. Farbautison successfully pulls guard.
Farbautison looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Lee trying to control but Farbautison is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Farbautison wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment. Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Farbautison is retaining full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Farbautison is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Farbautison managing to control the position. Lee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Farbautison is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Farbautison has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farbautison (2) vs (0) Lee
That's one minute gone in the round. Farbautison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard. Farbautison advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Farbautison (5) vs (0) Lee Farbautison wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lee, who protects the arm well. Farbautison wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lee, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Farbautison advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Farbautison (7) vs (0) Lee Farbautison wants to control the action but instead Lee gets a body lock and reverses into Farbautison's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farbautison (7) vs (2) Lee Farbautison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Lee forces his way into half guard. Farbautison looking for submissions off his back. Farbautison is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lee tries to pass to full mount but Farbautison defends it. Lee works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Farbautison (7) vs (5) Lee Farbautison sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Farbautison moves into full guard.
Farbautison is trying to control the position but Lee postures up. Lee drops back looking for a leg! Farbautison is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Farbautison manages to kick Lee off! Lee jumps back into Farbautison's guard. Farbautison has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lee has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Farbautison (7) vs (8) Lee
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Lee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Farbautison has escaped the position, nice work there. Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. We've been hearing good reports from Farbautison's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Lee advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Farbautison (7) vs (10) Lee The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Farbautison keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Farbautison is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action. Farbautison is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lee working for a guillotine from mount but Farbautison is in no mood to give up. Lee looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Farbautison regains half guard. Farbautison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Lee preventing the sweep. Lee wants to control from the top but Farbautison keeps moving. Farbautison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Farbautison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Farbautison's legs - danger averted. Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Farbautison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Farbautison has Lee pulled in close to control his posture. Lee wants to control from the top but Farbautison keeps moving. Farbautison lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farbautison (9) vs (10) Lee Lee working for a triangle but Farbautison defends it easily.
Farbautison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Farbautison passes Lee's left leg - he's now in half guard. Farbautison prevents Lee from improving his position. Farbautison content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Farbautison wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Lee is looking to control Farbautison's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted? Farbautison trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well. Lee wants to get back to full guard. Farbautison slows the pace down in half guard. Farbautison is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it. Farbautison is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Farbautison controlling the action here. Farbautison looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Farbautison slows the pace down in half guard. Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Farbautison is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Lee tries to get to full guard but Farbautison has control of the leg. Farbautison wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well. Lee has a hand on Farbautison's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Farbautison takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Farbautison (12) vs (10) Lee Lee wants to hold on but Farbautison pushes him away. Farbautison controlling the position easily from mount. Lee working to try and regain half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Lee keeps trying to improve his position. Farbautison wants to take Lee's back but he can't do it this time. Farbautison controlling from the full mount. Lee slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Well, if Farbautison is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lee gets back to full guard.
Farbautison wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position. Farbautison controls from within his opponent's guard. Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Farbautison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Farbautison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Farbautison controlling from the top position. Farbautison sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard. Lee wants to control but Farbautison is keeping busy and won't allow it. Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Farbautison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Farbautison preventing the sweep. Lee has his foot on Farbautison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Farbautison works his way back into a safe position though. Farbautison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Farbautison takes the fight on points by 12 to 10. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lafon Bornay and Loki Farbautison. Loki Farbautison is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Lafon Bornay! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Loki Farbautison! The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Topper Green and Donatello Bradman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Farbautison clinches up against the cage. Farbautison drags the fight down to the ground.
Farbautison wants to sweep here but Bornay controlling him for the moment. Farbautison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bornay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Bornay showing good wrestling skills to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Farbautison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bornay knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Farbautison on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round. Farbautison tries to land a sweep but no joy. Farbautison looking to control.
Farbautison wants to control the position but Bornay says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Farbautison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bornay pulls his head out easily. Farbautison works his way to full guard. Good work. Bornay is posturing up here but Farbautison has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bornay tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bornay has to tap! Slick submission there by Farbautison!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Loki Farbautison! |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Loki Farbautison and Conor McGregor. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Loki Farbautison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Conor McGregor! The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Farbautison gets tackled into the cage by McGregor. McGregor maintains the clinch. Farbautison tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGregor smiles and moves away.
Farbautison closes the distance but McGregor moves to the side and McGregor counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Farbautison (0) vs (2) McGregor McGregor seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Farbautison tries to roll over but McGregor keeps him under control. Farbautison is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Pewter Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it. McGregor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Farbautison is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGregor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGregor's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Farbautison (4) vs (2) McGregor McGregor trying to control but not successfully. A bit of a pause in the action here. Farbautison controlling the positon.
That's one minute gone in the round. McGregor is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
McGregor preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Farbautison. Farbautison has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for McGregor! Can he survive? No! He's out! Farbautison gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Loki Farbautison! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2016 |
#R1# Farbautison moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Anthony blocks a low kick nicely. Farbautison throws a sloppy head kick and Anthony moves out of range easily. Farbautison misses with an uppercut
letting Anthony counter with a right hand. Farbautison throws out a leg kick but Anthony moves out of range and Farbautison only half commits. Anthony is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Anthony takes a swing at Farbautison's ribcage but misses. Farbautison feinted there with a counter leg kick. Farbautison throws a front kick aimed at Anthony 's knee but Anthony avoids it well. #CL2# Anthony closes the distance and clinches. Farbautison looking to stall.
#TD2# Anthony has Farbautison pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Anthony pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Farbautison tumbling to the mat - Anthony dives into Farbautison's guard. Anthony in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Anthony advances position into side control! Farbautison wants to control but Anthony postures up.#T1# Anthony misses with the ground and pound. Anthony controls the position. Let's hope that Anthony has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Farbautison is looking to reverse the position.#SU2# Anthony has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Nice defenses there by Anthony . Anthony tries to counter with a clinch but Farbautison shakes him off and moves away.#CL2# Anthony moves into the clinch.#BC2# Anthony breaks from the clinch.
Anthony throws a push kick but Farbautison slaps the foot to one side. #CL2# Anthony moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2# Farbautison is trying to pull guard but Anthony has him pressed against the cage. Anthony fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Anthony is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC# Farbautison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anthony dives in for a single leg takedown but Farbautison sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. A nice leg kick lands there from Farbautison. Farbautison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2# Anthony rushes Farbautison and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Farbautison wants to stall.
Anthony is looking for a takedown. Loki Farbautison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carmelo Anthony . Farbautison taking a breather. Farbautison looking to stall.
Farbautison tries to stall but Anthony uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Farbautison gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anthony .
Anthony is trying to pull guard but Farbautison has him pressed against the cage.#T3# Farbautison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Anthony is looking for a takedown. Farbautison fails to pull guard.
Farbautison looking to stall.
Farbautison jumps guard but Anthony turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2# Anthony has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Farbautison uses from the top position. Farbautison slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Anthony is not content to let Farbautison control the position. #SUB# Farbautison looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4# Farbautison has knee on belly and moves into mount. Farbautison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anthony is looking to escape. Anthony tries to hold on but Farbautison postures up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Farbautison looking to control but Anthony is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carmelo Anthony will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Farbautison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Farbautison thows a left - swing and a miss! Anthony moves out of range as Farbautison strikes.#TD2# Anthony bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Farbautison is trying to improve his position. Farbautison is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Anthony is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Farbautison tries to hold on but Anthony pushes him away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Anthony throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Farbautison wants to hold on but Anthony pushes him away. Farbautison is wriggling around trying to escape.
Farbautison is working hard here to advance position.#T1# Anthony looking to finish with strikes here!
Anthony looking to control and managing it successfully. Anthony prevents Farbautison from getting the reversal. Anthony looking to control and managing it successfully. Farbautison regains half guard. Anthony seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2# Farbautison is staying active underneath Anthony , who seems content to just control the action from this position. Anthony performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Farbautison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Farbautison wants to sweep but Anthony has passed to side control! Farbautison might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Farbautison tries to bench press Anthony off him but Anthony keeps the position. Farbautison is trying to control Anthony 's posture but Anthony avoids it. Farbautison is trying to work for a sweep but Anthony has mounted him!#T3# Farbautison slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Farbautison wants to control but Anthony is keeping busy.
Anthony is trying to control. Farbautison wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Anthony thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Farbautison's head. #SUB# Farbautison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anthony pulls his head out easily. Anthony takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Farbautison wants to improve his position but Anthony is controlling well.
Anthony is looking to advance position but Farbautison won't allow it. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Anthony is thwarting Farbautison's attempts to control the position. Anthony controlling the action here. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Anthony throws a body kick that misses. Anthony shoots in and drives through. Farbautison sprawls well. Farbautison connects with a good right hand that stumbles Anthony . Anthony circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Anthony darts in looking for a takedown but Farbautison gets double underhooks and turns Anthony into the cage. Anthony is breathing heavily. Farbautison jabs at Anthony 's body. Farbautison lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Farbautison misses with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anthony . And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Loki Farbautison will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Farbautison lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick misses from Farbautison. No luck with that takedown attempt from Anthony . Farbautison tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farbautison. Anthony does a little dance to reset his feet. Anthony drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Farbautison defends it well. Farbautison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Farbautison. Anthony lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Farbautison just misses with a punch to the body.
Farbautison tried to score with a low kick but Anthony checks it.#CL2# Anthony moves into the clinch successfully.
Farbautison stalling in the clinch but Anthony improves position. #T1# Anthony stalling.
I was talking to Farbautison's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Farbautison jumps guard but Anthony turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Anthony leaning his opponent against the cage. Farbautison is trying to pull guard but Anthony has him pressed against the cage. Farbautison is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Anthony 's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Anthony holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Farbautison is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anthony is keeping busy. Anthony is trying to pull guard but Farbautison has him pressed against the cage.#BC# Farbautison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Farbautison lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Carmelo Anthony is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. No luck for Anthony with that takedown attempt. Loki Farbautison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carmelo Anthony . Anthony fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Farbautison throwing a counter right hand but Anthony manages to avoid it. Anthony takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2# Farbautison swings for the body but Anthony moves out of range.
Farbautison sets himself, and Anthony steps forward looking for the clinch! Farbautison avoids it this time. Farbautison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anthony fails in his attempt to clinch. Farbautison looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Farbautison throws a head kick that misses. Anthony stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Farbautison.#CL2# Anthony rushes Farbautison and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Farbautison wants to get back to striking at distance but Anthony won't allow it.
Anthony has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Farbautison is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Farbautison tries to break the clinch but Anthony is controlling the position. A battle for position here, against the cage. Anthony blocks a body shot from Farbautison. #T3# Anthony is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Farbautison is defending well for now. Farbautison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anthony keeps control of Farbautison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Farbautison wants to get back to striking at distance but Anthony won't allow it.
Farbautison is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Anthony fails to pull guard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Farbautison taking a breather. Farbautison stalling in the clinch but Anthony improves position. Farbautison is trying to maintain a safe position but Anthony gets an underhook and turns Farbautison into the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Loki Farbautison. Farbautison getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4# Farbautison fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Anthony staying out of range there. Anthony takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Farbautison tries to land a leg kick but Anthony saw it coming and moves away.
#CL2# Anthony closes the distance and pushes Farbautison back into the cage. Farbautison tries to stall but Anthony uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD2# Anthony pulls guard. Farbautison trying to control but Anthony is working from the bottom. #SUB# Farbautison is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Farbautison postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Anthony is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Farbautison, into his guard. #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight! Loki Farbautison showed his dominance in that final round. I think Farbautison has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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