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Event:
DARE 77
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Favelli looks for the body kick but Day saw that one coming.
Favelli slips a jab from Day.
Favelli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Day counters with a stiff right hand.
Day misses with an attempted mid kick.
A shot to the liver by Day. Beautiful body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Favelli, right into the meat.
Day's jab looks to have found its range, popping Favelli under the eye.
Day slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Favelli tries a low kick but Day avoids it.
Day on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Favelli. Favelli obviously looking to wear him down.
Stellario Favelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Favelli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Day counters with a nice body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Favelli.
Favelli throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Day throws a lazy right hand but Favelli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Favelli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Day counters with a head kick. That will keep Favelli thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Favelli feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Day's calf.
Day has a takedown stuffed.
Favelli ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Favelli walks into a straight right hand from Day.#T1#
Favelli throws a jab when Day was well out of range.
Day on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Favelli misses with a straight right.
Day lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fighters circling - Favelli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Day changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Day avoids a kick to the body.
Day tries to counter with a takedown but Favelli is quick to defend against it.
The crowd cheers as Favelli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Day doesn't seem phased though.
Favelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Day lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC#
Favelli is rocked!
Day has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gentlemans Offence and Defense System in the buildup to the fight.
Crack! A monster head kick from Day and Favelli falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gary Day!
During a confident post fight interview, Gary Day thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
DARE 70
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottura backing away here, and Favelli unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bottura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Favelli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bottura misses with a straight right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bottura, right into the meat.
An inside leg kick from Favelli misses.
Bottura is looking to counter punch.
Favelli tries to work over Bottura's front leg with a kick but Bottura checks it.
Favelli misses with a hook
and Bottura counters with a low kick, right behind Favelli 's knee.
Favelli throws a combination that misses
and Bottura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Favelli lands a jab.
Bottura is looking to chop away at Favelli's legs.
Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Favelli is just out of range.
Bottura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bottura defending well as Favelli loads up on a big left hand.
Bottura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Favelli rushes Bottura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Favelli tries to land a knee to the head but Bottura blocks with his arms.
Bottura pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bottura blocking some punches.
#T1#
Bottura struggles to land a body shot inside as Favelli controls his hands.
Favelli manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bottura misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Bottura breaks from the clinch.
Bottura misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Favelli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bottura missing with a left hand there. Favelli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Favelli throws a hook but Bottura avoids it easily.
Favelli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bottura misses with a kick to the body.
Stellario Favelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bottura throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Favelli as he connects with a hook.
Bottura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bottura has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Favelli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Favelli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bottura counters with a leg kick.
Bottura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Favelli manages to avoid it.#T2#
Bottura lands a leg kick that knocks Favelli off balance momentarily.
Favelli throws a jab when Bottura was well out of range.
Bottura fires out a quick counter leg kick but Favelli just manages to avoid it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Bottura fails to pull guard.
Bottura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Favelli just stands there and leans against the cage.
Favelli misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Favelli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Favelli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bottura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Favelli manages to avoid it.
Bottura throws the kick towards the body but Favelli avoids it.
Bottura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Favelli misses with an uppercut.
Bottura punishes Favelli's body with a nice straight punch.
Favelli scores with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Favelli.
Favelli staying out of range there.
Favelli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Favelli moves out of range as Bottura throws a body kick.
Favelli scores with a nice head shot.
Bottura moves out of range of the strikes.
Favelli is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Favelli scores with a punch to the head.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Favelli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Favelli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Favelli throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Favelli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bottura circles away quickly and effectively.
Bottura is looking to wear down Favelli with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bottura throws a hook but Favelli blocks it.
Favelli scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Favelli misses with an uppercut. Bottura saw that one coming.
Favelli misses with an uppercut. Bottura saw that one coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good leg kick by Bottura there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bottura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Favelli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Favelli delivers a nice body kick.#T4#
Favelli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Favelli is looking to clinch.
Favelli throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bottura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Favelli's sensitive parts.
Bottura misses the shot to the body.
Favelli misses with a double jab
and Bottura counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Favelli goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bottura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bottura paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bottura lands a glancing blow to the side of Favelli's head.#CL2#
Favelli rushes Bottura and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bottura controlling the action here for a moment.
Favelli blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Favelli manages to break the clinch.
Favelli takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stellario Favelli will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Favelli throws a shot from downtown. Bottura moves away and avoids it.
Bottura on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Favelli misses the shot to the body.
Bottura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Favelli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Favelli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice shot lands for Favelli.
Some wild striking there from Bottura.
Bottura lands a right hook to the body.
Bottura lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#
Favelli is rocked!
The fighters circle, before Bottura throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Favelli's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Bottura lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Caio Bottura!
Caio Bottura thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DARE 63
Date: Aug 22, 2018 |
#R1#
No luck for Dyon with that takedown attempt.
Dyon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Favelli misses with a hook.
Dyon attempts a counter takedown but Favelli avoids it well and moves away.
Dyon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dyon shoots for a double leg takedown but Favelli sprawls well. He's pushed Dyon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dyon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dyon really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Dyon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Favelli defends well and Dyon ends up having to push Favelli into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juu Dyon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Favelli lands a head kick!
#TD#
Dyon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Favelli's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Favelli trying to control but Dyon postures up.
Favelli moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dyon pushing down on Favelli's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Dyon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Favelli sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB#
Dyon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Favelli is just riding it out for now. Dyon eventually gives up the hold.
Favelli trying to control but Dyon postures up.
Favelli manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Favelli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Favelli keeps moving.
Favelli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dyon is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Favelli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Favelli trying to control the position.
Dyon postures up in Favelli's guard and throws a big left but Favelli blocks it.
Favelli controls Dyon momentarily but Dyon frees himself.
Dyon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dyon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dyon won't allow Favelli to sweep him here.
Dyon trying to control but Favelli is working from the bottom.
Favelli trying to keep a closed guard but Dyon is proving a slippery customer.
Favelli wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB2#
Favelli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dyon throws a big right hand that misses.
Dyon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Favelli is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Favelli keeps moving.
Dyon forces his way into half guard.
Dyon content to control rather than advance.
Dyon wants to free his trapped foot but Favelli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dyon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Favelli! #T4#
Favelli can't escape the position.
Favelli tries to hold on but Dyon pushes him away.
Favelli is working to get back to half guard.
Favelli is still trying to improve position.
Favelli tries to lock up and control but Dyon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dyon cracks Favelli with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dyon looking to control but Favelli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Dyon working for a submission but Favelli is keeping him at bay.
Favelli is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dyon avoids the attempt from Favelli to control.
Favelli working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Juu Dyon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Dyon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dyon avoids the body shot from Favelli.
#CL2#
Favelli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dyon, pushing him back against the cage.
Favelli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dyon backwards.
Dyon wants to take the fight to the mat but Favelli manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right from Favelli.
Favelli with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Favelli is pressed up against the cage. Dyon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Favelli down to the mat. Favelli avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dyon drops his hands momentarily and Favelli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Favelli lands with an overhand left.
A jab lands there for Favelli.
Favelli thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dyon if he has to take too many more of those.
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!
Dyon goes for a double leg but Favelli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Favelli continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juu Dyon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Favelli throws a hook but Dyon avoids it easily.
Favelli scores with a nice head shot.
Favelli is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Favelli throws out a loose jab but Dyon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Favelli thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dyon if he has to take too many more of those.
Dyon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Favelli.
Dyon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stellario Favelli seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
A good leg kick by Favelli. #TD#
Dyon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dyon lands in his opponent's guard.
Favelli looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Favelli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Favelli keeps moving.
Juu Dyon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Favelli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Favelli keeps moving.
Dyon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Favelli working for a triangle but Dyon defends it easily.
#T2#
Dyon lands a couple of elbows.
Favelli keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Dyon is really struggling to control Favelli but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dyon pushing down on Favelli's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Dyon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Favelli works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Favelli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dyon forces his way into half guard.
Favelli tries to roll over but Dyon keeps him under control.#SUB#
Dyon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Favelli sees it coming and defends easily.
Favelli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Dyon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Favelli tries to roll over but Dyon keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Favelli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dyon trying to pass the guard but Favelli defending well.
Favelli gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dyon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Dyon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Favelli dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Dyon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Favelli's guard. #REVR#
Favelli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Favelli keeps moving. #SUB#
Dyon 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.
Dyon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stellario Favelli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dyon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Favelli.
Favelli throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Dyon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Favelli won't be happy with that.
Dyon working away.#SUB#
Dyon tries for a kimura but Favelli is defending well. #SUB#
Dyon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Favelli rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dyon's guard! Nice work there by Favelli! #SUB#
Dyon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Favelli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Favelli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Favelli wants to control from the top but Dyon keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Dyon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Favelli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Favelli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Favelli trying to control but Dyon is working from the bottom.
Favelli passes Dyon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dyon gets back to full guard.
Dyon seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Dyon looking for a guillotine here but Favelli defends easily.
Favelli would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dyon keeping moving, preventing Favelli from controlling successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dyon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Favelli throws a big right hand that misses.
Favelli controls from within his opponent's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Favelli working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Dyon trying to keep a closed guard but Favelli is proving a slippery customer.
Favelli content to stall in guard here.
Favelli tries to stand but Dyon is controlling from the bottom.
Dyon keeping moving, preventing Favelli from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Favelli darts in and clinches Dyon up against the cage.#T3#
Favelli misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Favelli manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Favelli.
Favelli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dyon in his tracks.
A left lands for Favelli.
Favelli lands a front kick.
Dyon looks for a takedown but Favelli sprawls well.
Favelli swings for the body but Dyon moves out of range.
Dyon slips under a jab from Favelli.
Favelli throws a leg kick which misses Dyon's front leg but catches the back leg as Dyon tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dyon is defended easily by Favelli.
Dyon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Favelli sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juu Dyon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Favelli throws a series of punches but Dyon moves out of range. #T4#
Favelli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Dyon counters with a single leg into guard. Favelli didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dyon passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Favelli is pressing down on Dyon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dyon looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Favelli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Favelli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dyon defends it easily.
Dyon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Favelli working a defensive guard here.
Dyon advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stellario Favelli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Favelli has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stellario Favelli!
After winning the bout, Stellario Favelli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Cotchin wants to land a leg kick but Favelli is out of range.
Favelli feinted with a counter takedown.
Cotchin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Favelli manages to avoid it.
Cotchin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL#
Favelli rushes Cotchin and presses him up against the cage.
Cotchin tries a body shot but Favelli blocks it.
Favelli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cotchin tries to break free but Favelli pushes him back against the cage.
Cotchin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Favelli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Favelli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Favelli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Favelli goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cotchin prevents it.
Cotchin tries to throw a body punch but Favelli avoids it by throwing Cotchin back against the cage.
Cotchin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Favelli backwards.
Favelli taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Favelli manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Favelli working for a triangle but Cotchin defends it easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cotchin works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Cotchin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Favelli manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Favelli has his foot on Cotchin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cotchin works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Favelli is looking for a triangle but Cotchin pushes his legs off easily.
Favelli keeping full guard, as Cotchin tries to pass.
Cotchin wants to control from the top but Favelli keeps moving.
Cotchin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Favelli looking to control.
Cotchin pushing down on Favelli's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Favelli wants to get back to full guard.
Cotchin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2##SUB2#
Cotchin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Favelli defends it well.
Favelli tries to roll over but Cotchin keeps him under control.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cotchin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cotchin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Favelli trying to control but Cotchin postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cotchin wants to pass the guard but Favelli is defending well. #SUB2#
Cotchin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Favelli has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cotchin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Favelli trying to control but Cotchin postures up.
Favelli is staying active underneath Cotchin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cotchin is controlling the pace.
Cotchin trying to control from half guard but Favelli is working away.
Favelli moves into full guard.
Cotchin wants to control from the top but Favelli keeps moving.
Cotchin wants to pass the guard but Favelli is keeping the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Favelli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Favelli keeping full guard, as Cotchin tries to pass. #SUB#
Favelli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Favelli keeping full guard, as Cotchin tries to pass. #SUB#
Favelli is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Cotchin frees his head nicely. Oh but Favelli has switched to an armbar! Cotchin is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Stellario Favelli!
Our winner, Stellario Favelli, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
KOFC 78 - Cheek vs Morgan
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Dee throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Favelli was covering up waiting for the punch and Dee finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Dee drops back looking for a leg! Favelli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Favelli manages to kick Dee off! Dee jumps back into Favelli's guard.
Dee stands and throws Favelli's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Favelli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Favelli wants to control but Dee postures up.#SUB2#
Dee tries for a kimura but Favelli is defending well.
Favelli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Favelli, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Dee goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Favelli has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dee but great work by Favelli.#T1##SUB#
Favelli working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dee is not content to let Favelli control the position.
Dee is looking to regain half guard here but Favelli keeps moving and retains side control.
Dee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Favelli's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dee told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Dee looking for a kimura from the bottom but Favelli passes into side control!
Favelli taking a breather here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Favelli works to advance to full mount. Dee defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Favelli wants to control but instead Dee manages to regain half guard.
Favelli perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Favelli with the ground and pound but Dee uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Favelli would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Favelli looking to sit in guard and control but Dee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3##SUB2#
Dee drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Favelli manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dee has Favelli in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Dee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Favelli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Favelli wants to control from the top but Dee keeps moving.
Dee keeping full guard, as Favelli tries to pass.
Favelli passes into half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Dee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Dee actively working from the bottom here.
Favelli looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dee is refusing to be controlled, as Favelli sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dee wants to get back to full guard.
Favelli keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mister Dee will probably get the nod.
That's time! Favelli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dee darts in looking for a takedown but Favelli gets double underhooks and turns Dee into the cage.
Favelli throws a body punch but Dee moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Favelli. Dee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Favelli throws a series of punches but Dee moves out of range.
Dee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Favelli sprawls well. Favelli wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dee gets slowly back to his feet.
Dee staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Favelli moves into the clinch.
Dee is trying to pull guard but Favelli has him pressed against the cage.
Stellario Favelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Dee.
Favelli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Favelli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Favelli pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Dee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Favelli is defending well.
Favelli works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Favelli fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dee dives in and grabs Favelli's left leg, looking for a takedown. Favelli pushes down on Dee's head and hops out.
Dee is breathing heavily.
Favelli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dee tries to move into range but Favelli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dee fails with a takedown attempt.
Dee misses with a takedown attempt - Favelli sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Favelli misses with a straight right.
Dee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Favelli pinned against the cage. Favelli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Favelli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Favelli lands a body shot.
Favelli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dee.
Dee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Favelli.
Dee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Favelli.
Favelli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Favelli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dee under the eye.
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!
Favelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Favelli misses the shot to the body.
Favelli scores with a jab. Dee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Favelli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dee can do to turn this around?#T3#
Dee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Favelli swivels and escapes.
Favelli is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Favelli moves into range and clinches up with Dee.
Dee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Favelli walks away with a smile on his face. Dee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Favelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dee moves away.
Dee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Favelli stuffs the takedown.
Favelli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stellario Favelli is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Dee shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Favelli is looking for a sweep. Dee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Favelli is positioning himself well to prevent Dee advancing to mount.
Dee prevents Favelli from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Dee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Favelli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dee. #SUB2#
Dee seems to be working for a kimura but Favelli defends the submission attempt.
Favelli controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Favelli wants to improve his position but Dee is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Dee is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stellario Favelli dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Favelli tests Dee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Favelli scores with a nice right hand.
Favelli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dee is defended easily by Favelli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Favelli connects with a looping right hand.
#T1#
Dee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Favelli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dee somewhat.
Dee shoots for a takedown but Favelli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stellario Favelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Dee.
Favelli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Favelli feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Favelli moves in looking to clinch but Dee pushes him off.
Dee is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stellario Favelli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Favelli misses with a wild body shot.
Favelli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dee. #T2#
Nice takedown defense from Favelli. No joy for Dee on that attempt.
Dee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Favelli.
Favelli looks to score with a jab to the body but Dee is just out of range.
Favelli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dee.
Dee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Favelli.
Favelli lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dee shoots in looking for a takedown but Favelli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Favelli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dee fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Favelli punishes Dee's body with a nice straight punch.
Dee dives in and grabs Favelli's left leg, looking for a takedown. Favelli pushes down on Dee's head and hops out.
Favelli just misses with a punch to the body.
Dee slips under a jab.
Favelli throws a jab when Dee was well out of range.#CL#
Favelli clinches up with Dee and pushes him back against the cage.
Favelli throws a punch but it's blocked by Dee.
Favelli gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dee.
Dee tries to pull guard but Favelli holds him up against the cage and eventually Dee drops back down to his feet.
#T4#
Favelli misses with a body punch.
Favelli lands a shoulder strike.
Favelli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Favelli throws a head punch that misses.
Favelli tries a body shot but Dee blocks it.
Dee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Favelli walks away with a smile on his face. Dee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Favelli lands a nice hook to Dee's body. Dee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A good leg kick by Favelli.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Favelli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dee doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Dee decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Favelli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stellario Favelli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Favelli 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stellario Favelli!
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Event:
FFA 40: Tenacity
Date: Oct 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Favelli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Favelli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Favelli cracks Cortez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Favelli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Favelli sizes up Cortez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cortez looks to land a body kick but Favelli moved away.
Cortez looks to land a combination but Favelli avoids it well.
Cortez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Favelli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Favelli! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Favelli scores with a takedown into Cortez's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Favelli pushing down on Cortez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Favelli trying to mount his opponent but Cortez defends it. #T1##SUB2#
Favelli has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cortez defend it? Favelli steps over the head and cranks it - Cortez is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Favelli!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stellario Favelli!
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Event:
FFA 37: Monstrosity
Date: Sep 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Favelli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Favelli scores with a takedown into Kane's guard.
Favelli tries to free his leg and advance position but Kane is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Favelli postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kane is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Favelli, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Favelli has his foot on Kane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kane works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Favelli has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Favelli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Favelli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Favelli trying to keep a closed guard but Kane is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Favelli looking for a guillotine here but Kane defends easily.
Kane looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Favelli keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Kane controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing that Kane has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Favelli 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.
Kane trying to control but Favelli is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Favelli works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Izaiah Kane has been cut.#T3#
Kane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Favelli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kane.
Kane throws a hook but Favelli avoids it easily.
Favelli scores with the left hand. Kane knows he should have avoided that one.
Favelli defending well as Kane loads up on a big left hand.
Kane checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Favelli slips a straight right by Kane.
Kane walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kane cracks Favelli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Favelli throws a lazy right hand but Kane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Favelli defending well as Kane loads up on a big left hand.
Favelli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kane counter with a right hand. #T4#
Kane throws a big shot that misses.
Favelli feints the counter takedown.
Favelli scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane misses with a looping right.
Favelli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Favelli finds it's way through Kane's defenses.
Favelli looks for a takedown but Kane sprawls well.
Kane misses the jab.
Kane has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick misses from Kane.
Kane misses with an uppercut
and Favelli counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kane attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Favelli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stellario Favelli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Izaiah Kane's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Favelli.
Kane lands with an overhand left.
Kane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Favelli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kane misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Favelli to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Kane is rocked!
A low kick from Kane misses
and Favelli counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stellario Favelli!
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 13, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between William Dewey and Stellario Favelli. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Stellario Favelli was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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 6 wins and 3 losses; William Dewey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Stellario Favelli!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dewey rushes Favelli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dewey goes for a takedown attempt but Favelli pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dewey tries to clinch up.
Dewey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Favelli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dewey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Favelli is looking for a takedown.
Favelli manages to pull guard.
Favelli keeping full guard, as Dewey tries to pass.
Favelli wants to sweep here but Dewey controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Favelli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dewey controls the pace.
Favelli keeping moving, preventing Dewey from controlling successfully.
Dewey preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Favelli working a defensive guard here.
Favelli wants to sweep here but Dewey controlling him for the moment.
Dewey tries to free his leg and advance position but Favelli is retaining full guard.
Favelli trying to keep a closed guard but Dewey is proving a slippery customer.
Favelli managing to control the position.
Favelli has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dewey has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dewey (3) vs (0) Favelli
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Favelli struggling a bit here.
Dewey trying to control the position but Favelli is working away.
Favelli is looking to regain half guard here but Dewey keeps moving and retains side control.
Dewey tries to advance to mount but Favelli denies him.
Favelli struggling a bit here.
Favelli is looking for a sweep.
Dewey controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Favelli is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dewey's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Favelli has his hands clasped together around Dewey's back. He's all about the action.
Dewey looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Favelli is positioning himself well to prevent Dewey advancing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Favelli wants to control but Dewey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dewey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Favelli keeps working.
Favelli regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dewey tries to free his leg and advance position but Favelli is retaining full guard.
Favelli controlling the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Favelli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dewey is pushing down on Favelli's leg trying to pass to half guard. Favelli is fighting to maintain full guard but Dewey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dewey tries to pass the half guard into mount. Favelli knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Favelli trying to control here.
Favelli tries to roll over but Dewey keeps him under control.
Favelli holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Favelli wants to control but Dewey is keeping busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Favelli gets full guard.
Dewey looking to pass the guard.
Dewey trying to control the position from guard on top but Favelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Favelli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Favelli wants to sweep here but Dewey controlling him for the moment.
Dewey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Favelli controls Dewey momentarily but Dewey frees himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Favelli wants to improve his position but instead Dewey has moved into half guard.
Favelli trying to control but Dewey postures up.
Favelli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dewey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dewey's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dewey (3) vs (4) Favelli
Favelli just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dewey wants to escape the position.
Dewey trying to control but not successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dewey tries to escape the position.
Well, with Favelli on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Dewey is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Favelli is riding his opponent, not letting Dewey buck him off.
Favelli tries to keep control of the position but Dewey is staying busy.
Dewey turns into Favelli and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dewey (5) vs (4) Favelli
Dewey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Favelli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Favelli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Favelli is still trying to improve position.
Dewey trying to control but Favelli is working from the bottom.
Dewey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Favelli is trying to keep Dewey in close.
Dewey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Favelli looking to control but Dewey passes into half guard.
Favelli tries to get to full guard but Dewey has control of the leg.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Favelli wants to get back to full guard but Dewey has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dewey (8) vs (4) Favelli
Favelli can't do much from the bottom here.
Favelli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dewey tries to move into full mount but can't pass Favelli's legs.
Favelli can't do much from the bottom here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Favelli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Favelli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Favelli is trying to work for a sweep but Dewey has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dewey (10) vs (4) Favelli
Favelli can't escape the position.
Dewey avoids the attempt from Favelli to control.
Dewey wants to control the pace but Favelli is squirming around nicely.
Dewey seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Favelli is holding on tight.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Favelli really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Favelli is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dewey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Favelli is looking to improve his position but Dewey isn't that keen on the idea.
Favelli keeps trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Favelli prevents Dewey from taking his back.
Favelli is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Favelli wants to hold on but Dewey pushes him away.
Favelli bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dewey (10) vs (6) Favelli
Dewey looking to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dewey pulls Favelli in to control the position.
Favelli pushes down on Dewey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Favelli wants to free his trapped foot but Dewey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Favelli is trying to control. Dewey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Favelli seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dewey controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Stellario Favelli and Manny Puno. Stellario Favelli had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Stellario Favelli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Manny Puno!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Favelli closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Favelli jumps guard.
Favelli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puno sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Favelli doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Puno paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Favelli - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stellario Favelli! |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Stellario Favelli and Manus Grant. Grant has chosen Thunderstruck - AC/DC as his entrance music. Manus Grant 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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Stellario Favelli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Manus Grant!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Grant instigates a clinch.
Grant is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Favelli pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Favelli is working for takedown but Grant is calmly controlling the position for now.
Grant has Favelli pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Favelli manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Favelli has Grant pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grant manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Grant has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Favelli is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stellario Favelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manus Grant.
Favelli is working for takedown but Grant is calmly controlling the position for now.
Grant is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Favelli is defending well.
Favelli lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Favelli (2) vs (0) Grant
Grant wants to sweep but no luck.
Favelli wants to control from the top but Grant keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant trying to control the position here.
Favelli trying to control but Grant is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Favelli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Grant wants to sweep but no luck.
Favelli slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Favelli (5) vs (0) Grant
Grant is looking to reverse the position.
Grant regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Favelli seems content to control.
Favelli tries to pass to full mount but Grant defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Favelli is working for a kimura but Grant is defending it quite comfortably.
Grant wants to improve his position but Favelli is controlling well.
Grant is refusing to be controlled, as Favelli sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Favelli prevents Grant from improving his position.
Favelli is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grant doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Favelli.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Favelli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Favelli wants to control but Grant is keeping him busy.
Grant is trying to get back to full guard.
Favelli seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant keeping control of the position.
Favelli is thwarting Grant's attempts to control the position.
Grant is refusing to be controlled, as Favelli sits in half guard.
Grant won't allow Favelli to pass to mount.
Favelli slows the pace down in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Favelli is working away from the top position though.
Favelli is looking to stall here but Grant recovers full guard.
Grant controlling Favelli's posture.
Favelli preventing the sweep.
Grant controls Favelli momentarily but Favelli frees himself.
Grant wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Favelli 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.
Grant controlling Favelli's posture.
Grant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Favelli trying to control but Grant is working from the bottom.
Favelli wants to pass the guard but Grant is keeping the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Favelli is stalling in the full guard.
Grant wants to sweep here but Favelli controlling him for the moment.
Favelli controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Grant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Favelli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Favelli content to stall in guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Favelli won't allow Grant to sweep him here.
Grant has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Favelli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Favelli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Favelli passes Grant's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grant is not content to let Favelli control the position.
Favelli looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Favelli is trying to control. Grant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grant regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Favelli is one step ahead there.
Favelli is stalling in the full guard.
Grant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Favelli is one step ahead there.
Favelli is stalling in the full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Favelli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grant is keeping the position for now.
Grant 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.
Favelli postures up.
Grant keeping moving, preventing Favelli from controlling successfully.
Grant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Favelli manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Favelli (5) vs (2) Grant
Favelli is adopting a defensive guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Favelli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Favelli 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.
Favelli is controlling Grant's posture.
Favelli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grant defends it easily.
Favelli is looking for a triangle but Grant pushes his legs off easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Grant tries to free his leg and advance position but Favelli is retaining full guard.
Grant won't allow Favelli to sweep him here.
Grant stays in close to Favelli's body and controls the position.
Grant won't allow Favelli to sweep him here.
Favelli pulls Grant in close to prevent any damage.
Grant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Favelli is keeping the position for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Favelli wants to sweep but no luck.
Grant controlling from the top position.
Favelli trying to keep a closed guard but Grant is proving a slippery customer.
Favelli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Favelli wants to sweep here but Grant controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Favelli takes the fight on points by 5 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Stellario Favelli and Andrey Eremeev. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Stellario Favelli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Andrey Eremeev!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Eremeev has closed the distance and engaged Favelli in a clinch.
Eremeev turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Eremeev manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Favelli (0) vs (4) Eremeev
Favelli is trying to control Eremeev's posture but Eremeev avoids it.
Favelli gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Favelli (0) vs (6) Eremeev
Favelli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eremeev pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Favelli regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Favelli is refusing to be controlled, as Eremeev sits in half guard.
Favelli trying to hold on to Eremeev's head to control him but Eremeev postures up.
Favelli is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremeev controlling the pace.
Favelli tries to roll over but Eremeev keeps him under control.
Eremeev wants to take a breather but Favelli is having none of it.
Favelli is trying to maintain the position but Eremeev is very close to passing his half guard.
Eremeev wants to free his trapped foot but Favelli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Eremeev is controlling the pace.
Favelli trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Favelli (0) vs (9) Eremeev
Eremeev wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Eremeev has hold of Favelli's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Favelli manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Eremeev has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Favelli is desperately trying to improve his position but Eremeev has a good base and remains in mount.
Favelli is working hard here to advance position.
Favelli is squirming around, avoiding Eremeev's attempts to control the action.
Eremeev controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Favelli is working to get back to half guard.
Favelli sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Eremeev is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Favelli (0) vs (12) Eremeev
Favelli is looking to improve his position but Eremeev isn't that keen on the idea.
Eremeev tries to control but Favelli wriggling away.
Favelli is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Favelli has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Favelli (0) vs (15) Eremeev
Favelli looking very determined here, making life difficult for Eremeev.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Favelli is really stuck here.
Favelli just trying to survive but Eremeev is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Eremeev looking for the choke from the back.
Favelli trying to control the action but Eremeev just sinks the hooks in.
Eremeev 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, Favelli has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Favelli can't escape the position.
Eremeev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Favelli wants to control his opponent's hands but Eremeev gets his hands free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev tries to get the hooks in deep but Favelli pushed the leg off.
Favelli won't enjoy being in this position. Eremeev looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Favelli is tapping - it's over boys! Eremeev picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andrey Eremeev!
A victorious Andrey Eremeev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Stellario Favelli and Tony Boy Cojuangco. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Stellario Favelli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Tony Boy Cojuangco!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cojuangco shoots and misses
and Favelli decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cojuangco's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Favelli (2) vs (0) Cojuangco
Cojuangco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Favelli controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cojuangco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Favelli showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cojuangco has his foot on Favelli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Favelli works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Favelli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cojuangco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cojuangco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Favelli 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.
Cojuangco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Favelli is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cojuangco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Favelli controls the pace.
Cojuangco looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Favelli passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Favelli (5) vs (0) Cojuangco
Cojuangco tries to bench press Favelli off him but Favelli keeps the position.
Favelli controls the position.
Cojuangco tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Favelli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cojuangco is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Favelli works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Favelli (8) vs (0) Cojuangco
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Favelli wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cojuangco, who protects the arm well.
Favelli thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cojuangco is looking to regain half guard here but Favelli keeps moving and retains side control.
Favelli is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cojuangco will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cojuangco is trying to improve his position.
Cojuangco regains half guard.
Cojuangco wants to improve his position but Favelli is controlling well.
Cojuangco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Favelli pulls his head out easily.
Cojuangco looking for submissions off his back.
Cojuangco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Favelli is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Favelli content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cojuangco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Favelli pulls his head out easily.
Favelli seems to be working for a kimura but Cojuangco defends the submission attempt.
Cojuangco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Favelli looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cojuangco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cojuangco looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Favelli passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Favelli (11) vs (0) Cojuangco
Favelli moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Favelli (13) vs (0) Cojuangco
Cojuangco keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Favelli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Favelli is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cojuangco has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Favelli trying to control but Cojuangco is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Favelli looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cojuangco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cojuangco has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Favelli (16) vs (0) Cojuangco
Cojuangco wants to escape the position.
Cojuangco is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Favelli trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cojuangco doesn't escape.
Favelli is hanging on to Cojuangco's back as he tries to escape.
Favelli is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Cojuangco tries to roll but Favelli sticks to his back.
Favelli has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Favelli is persistently looking for the submission but Cojuangco is defending it well.
Favelli working for the choke.
Favelli tries to get the hooks in deep but Cojuangco pushed the leg off.
Cojuangco is in bad spot here.
Cojuangco is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Favelli has good solid back control here.
You can see the frustration on Cojuangco's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cojuangco tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Favelli wants to take Cojuangco's back but he can't do it this time.
Cojuangco is looking to improve his position but Favelli isn't that keen on the idea.
Cojuangco is controlling an arm, preventing Favelli from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Favelli wants to control the pace but Cojuangco is squirming around nicely.
Cojuangco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Favelli controlling his opponent.
Cojuangco is trying desperately to improve position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Favelli content just to control the position here.
Favelli jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cojuangco manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cojuangco tries to improve position but can't.
Favelli controls the position.
Favelli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cojuangco is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cojuangco is looking to regain half guard here but Favelli keeps moving and retains side control.
Favelli moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Favelli (18) vs (0) Cojuangco
Cojuangco is trying to escape the mount but Favelli keeps good control and instead manages to take Cojuangco's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Favelli (21) vs (0) Cojuangco
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Favelli has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Favelli is trying to stick to Cojuangco's back but Cojuangco is turning into Favelli. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Favelli's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cojuangco. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Favelli (21) vs (2) Cojuangco
Cojuangco has gone for a leg lock! Favelli slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cojuangco's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Favelli (23) vs (2) Cojuangco
Cojuangco working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Favelli has passed into half guard!
Cojuangco looks winded!
Favelli controlling the action here.
Cojuangco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Favelli is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cojuangco! Score +3 for passing guard: Favelli (26) vs (2) Cojuangco
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Favelli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cojuangco defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Favelli.
Favelli controlling from the full mount.
Favelli manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cojuangco to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Favelli (29) vs (2) Cojuangco
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Favelli's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Favelli is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Cojuangco tries to escape but Favelli has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cojuangco defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Favelli's arms.
Cojuangco tries to escape but Favelli has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cojuangco is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Favelli.
Favelli has the hooks in. Cojuangco is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Favelli has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Cojuangco is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
We've been informed that Cojuangco has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Favelli patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Cojuangco is keeping busy.
Cojuangco showing good submission defense here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Favelli 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, Cojuangco has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Cojuangco is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Favelli is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cojuangco knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cojuangco for a finish.
Cojuangco manages to reverse the position and now he's in Favelli's guard. Nice work there by Cojuangco.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Favelli (29) vs (4) Cojuangco
Favelli is pulling down on Cojuangco's head. It's preventing any offense from Cojuangco, at least for the moment.
Cojuangco is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Favelli is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Favelli has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Favelli (31) vs (4) Cojuangco
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cojuangco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Favelli defends well.
Cojuangco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Favelli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Favelli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cojuangco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Favelli wants to pass the guard but Cojuangco is keeping the position.
Favelli sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Favelli pushing down on Cojuangco's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cojuangco is defending against the submission attempts here by Favelli.
Cojuangco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cojuangco working for a triangle but Favelli defends it easily.
Cojuangco is looking for a triangle here but Favelli uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Favelli (34) vs (4) Cojuangco
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cojuangco is looking to regain half guard here but Favelli keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Favelli takes the fight on points by 34 to 4. |
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