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Event:
SFC FN 2: Guerrero x Divac
Date: Jun 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Malcolm scores with a sloppy right hand. Alddo should have avoided that one.
Malcolm throws out a powerful jab.
Alddo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alddo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Malcolm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alddo misses with a series of wild punches.
Alddo dives in for a single leg takedown but Malcolm sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alddo goes for a double leg but Malcolm avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Malcolm continues to drive forward.
Malcolm lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malcolm blocks a jab.
Malcolm moves out of range as Alddo strikes.
Malcolm swings for the body but Alddo moves out of range.
Malcolm cracks Alddo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Alddo takes one on the button.
Alddo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big right from Malcolm misses.
Alddo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Malcolm.
Devon Malcolm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malcolm throws a body punch but Alddo moves out of range.
Alddo shoots in but no luck this time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malcolm! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jouzee Alddo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malcolm with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Malcolm works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Malcolm swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alddo.
Malcolm misses the jab.
Malcolm throws an overhand right that lands on Alddo's shoulder, as Alddo tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Alddo misses with a low kick.
Malcolm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alddo shoots for a takedown but Malcolm saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Malcolm let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Malcolm has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Malcolm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malcolm moves away from the strike by Alddo.
It seemed like Malcolm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alddo takes a swing at Malcolm's ribcage but misses.
Malcolm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alddo misses with a takedown attempt - Malcolm sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alddo throws a hook to the side of Malcolm's head but Malcolm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malcolm is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malcolm's corner calls for a 1-2. Malcolm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Malcolm is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alddo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Malcolm throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Alddo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Malcolm!
Malcolm tries to buck Alddo off but Alddo is having none of it.#T3#
Malcolm takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Malcolm is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Malcolm's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Malcolm tries to bench press Alddo off him but Alddo keeps the position.
Alddo wants to control but Malcolm is keeping him busy.
Malcolm wants to control but Alddo postures up.
Malcolm manages to get back to half guard.
Malcolm is controlling Alddo's trapped leg to prevent Alddo from advancing to side control.
Malcolm blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alddo. #T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alddo connects with a nice short shot to Malcolm's temple.
Malcolm is trying to control but can't.
Malcolm makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Malcolm.#SUB2#
Alddo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alddo postures up in Malcolm's guard and throws a big left but Malcolm blocks it.
Malcolm wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Malcolm dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Malcolm misses with a looping right.#TD#
Alddo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Malcolm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malcolm is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jouzee Alddo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malcolm seems keen to control Alddo's posture.
Alddo is looking to work some ground and pound but Malcolm has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alddo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alddo trying to control the position from guard on top but Malcolm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Malcolm holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1#
Alddo wants to control from the top but Malcolm keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alddo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malcolm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malcolm connects with a nice looking jab.
Alddo walks into a jab.
Alddo takes one on the button.
Malcolm looks to score with a jab to the body but Alddo is just out of range.
Alddo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malcolm darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Malcolm throws a body punch but Alddo moves out of range.
Alddo tries to counter with a takedown but Malcolm is quick to defend against it.
Alddo misses the shot to the body.
Alddo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Malcolm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Alddo misses with a body punch
letting Malcolm counter with a right hand.
Malcolm catches Alddo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Malcolm throws a body shot but no joy.
Malcolm scores with a sloppy right hand. Alddo should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alddo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Malcolm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malcolm wants it to stay on the feet.
Malcolm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malcolm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alddo moves away.
Malcolm with a hook.
Alddo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malcolm.
Alddo feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Alddo misses with a takedown attempt
and Malcolm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Alddo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Malcolm is trying to get back to full guard.
Malcolm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alddo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Malcolm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Malcolm is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Alddo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Malcolm trying to control here.
#T4#
Malcolm is trying to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Malcolm can do anything to dispel that myth.
Alddo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Malcolm has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alddo is working away from the top position though.
Alddo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Malcolm is looking for a sweep. Alddo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alddo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alddo prevents Malcolm from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Malcolm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Alddo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Malcolm tries to get set, Alddo tries to push him back and clinch up but Malcolm manages to avoid the attempt.
Alddo shoots for a takedown but Malcolm saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alddo drops his hands momentarily and Malcolm takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alddo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Malcolm sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alddo somewhat.
Malcolm throws a body punch but Alddo moves out of range.
Jouzee Alddo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alddo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alddo throws a leg kick
and Malcolm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malcolm displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alddo.
Malcolm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jouzee Alddo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Malcolm misses with a straight right.
Malcolm connects with the punch.
Malcolm connects with the punch.
Alddo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Malcolm avoids it really well and circles away.
Malcolm tests Alddo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Malcolm misses the jab.#T2#
Alddo shoots in for a takedown but Malcolm shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Malcolm misses the shot to the body.
Alddo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alddo throws the left hand but Malcolm avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Malcolm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malcolm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malcolm wants it to stay on the feet.
Malcolm cracks Alddo with a good jab.
Alddo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Malcolm defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alddo.
Malcolm slaps away a takedown attempt from Alddo, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Jab, jab by Malcolm - just one landing.
Malcolm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch lands to the side of Alddo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alddo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Malcolm scores with a punch to the head.
Alddo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Devon Malcolm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Malcolm works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Malcolm lands an overhand right.
Malcolm scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jouzee Alddo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Alddo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malcolm! But no joy.
Malcolm takes a swing at Alddo's ribcage but misses.
Malcolm clobbers Alddo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alddo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Malcolm fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Malcolm connects with a nice looking jab.
Alddo moves in looking to clinch but Malcolm pushes him off.
Malcolm slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alddo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devon Malcolm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Malcolm winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devon Malcolm!
In his post fight interview, Devon Malcolm started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
SFC 8: Fautanua (c) x Almeida
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Hernandez misses with a hook.
Alddo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Hernandez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Hernandez has his foot on Alddo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alddo works his way back into a safe position though.
Hernandez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Alddo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hernandez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alddo controls the pace.
Alddo working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alddo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alddo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hernandez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alddo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hernandez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hernandez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Alddo pushes down on Hernandez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alddo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Well, if Alddo 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.
Alddo working over Hernandez with some ground and pound. Hernandez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hernandez trying to control but Alddo postures up.
Alddo is looking to advance position but Hernandez won't allow it. #T2#
Alddo stalling.
Hernandez throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Alddo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Alddo is nestled in close to Hernandez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hernandez taking some punishment here, with Alddo in his half guard.
Alddo moves nicely into side control.
Alddo landing a few strikes. #ROC2#
Hernandez is rocked!
Alddo controls the position.
Let's hope that Alddo 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.#T3#
Alddo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Oh Hernandez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Alddo cracks Hernandez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Alddo landing strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Alddo working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alddo working the ground and pound.
Hernandez is trying to control Alddo's posture but Alddo avoids it.
Alddo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hernandez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Alddo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hernandez down.
Alddo is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Check out the look on Alddo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Alddo in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Hernandez looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Alddo turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jouzee Alddo!
A very excited looking Jouzee Alddo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
SFC 4: Fautanua x Brah
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Hernandez fails with a takedown attempt.
Alddo wants to counter with a clinch but Hernandez pushes him away.
Hernandez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alddo avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Alddo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hernandez is trying to defend but Alddo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hernandez tries to roll over but Alddo keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alddo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hernandez has hold of Alddo's hands but Alddo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Alddo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alddo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2#
Hernandez is rocked!
Alddo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Hernandez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alddo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hernandez has hold of Alddo's hands but Alddo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Alddo is taking a breather. Hernandez 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.
Hernandez seems to have got his legs back now.
Alddo passes to side control.
Alddo working the head and body with strikes.
Hernandez is trying to control Alddo's posture but Alddo avoids it. #T2#
Hernandez is trying to escape the position but Alddo is controlling the position.
Alddo working the body and head with strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Alddo cracks Hernandez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hernandez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Alddo staying calm.
Alddo cracks Hernandez with a big elbow.
Alddo looks up at the clock and then as Hernandez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Alddo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Alddo working the body and head with strikes. #T3#
Alddo landing a few strikes.
Alddo lands a strong strike to the head of Hernandez. That's dazed him! Alddo looking to finish here. Hernandez is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Alddo lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jouzee Alddo!
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Event:
SFC 2: Dugan x Lard
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Alddo missing with a left hand there. Fautanua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alddo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fautanua connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Alddo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Alddo working the ground and pound from side control.
Fautanua regains half guard.
Fautanua keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Alddo there.
Fautanua tries to get to full guard but Alddo has control of the leg.
Fautanua taking some punishment here, with Alddo in his half guard.
Fautanua avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alddo.
Fautanua manages to get to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alddo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Alddo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alddo postures up and lands a big shot to Fautanua's brow.
Alddo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alddo preventing the sweep.
Fautanua pulls Alddo in close to prevent any damage.
Alddo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fautanua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fautanua tries to strike from the bottom.
Alddo wants to control from the top but Fautanua keeps moving.
Fautanua working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alddo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fautanua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Alddo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fautanua will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Alddo shoots in and bounces Fautanua off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fautanua is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fautanua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alddo.
Alddo throws an elbow that misses. Fautanua uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alddo's guard. Nice move by Fautanua!#REVR#
Fautanua postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alddo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fautanua looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Fautanua trying to control but Alddo is working from the bottom.
Fautanua looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fautanua postures up and lands a big shot to Alddo's brow. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alddo seems keen to control Fautanua's posture.
Fautanua showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fautanua wants to pass the guard but Alddo is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fautanua trying to control but Alddo is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fautanua throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jouzee Alddo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Alddo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fautanua counters with a left to the body.
Alddo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fautanua is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alddo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fautanua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alddo wants to counter with a clinch but Fautanua pushes him away.#CL#
Fautanua closes the distance and clinches.
Alddo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fautanua.
Fautanua is struggling to control the position.
Alddo is trying to force a seperation but Fautanua has the dominant position.
Alddo tries to work over Fautanua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Fautanua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Alddo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fautanua is pressed up against the cage. Alddo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fautanua down to the mat. Fautanua avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alddo shoots in for a takedown but Fautanua shows good takedown defense.
Taulua Fautanua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jouzee Alddo.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Fautanua or perhaps it was just good defense by Alddo, which made it look bad.
Fautanua stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fautanua wants it to stay on the feet.
Fautanua drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alddo sprawls and moves away.
Fautanua keeps Alddo at a distance using the push kick.
Fautanua gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alddo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fautanua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fautanua misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alddo scores with a shot to the body.
Alddo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fautanua sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alddo somewhat.
Alddo misses with the combination.
Alddo is breathing heavily.
Alddo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch lands to the side of Fautanua 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Alddo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fautanua.
Alddo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Fautanua decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alddo can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!
Fautanua takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fautanua is trying to control. Alddo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fautanua is controlling the pace.
Fautanua wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alddo keeps working. #T3#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fautanua connects with a body shot.
Alddo has a takedown stuffed.
Taulua Fautanua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fautanua shoots in and drives through. Alddo sprawls well.
Alddo drops his hands momentarily and Fautanua takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Fautanua swats away the attempt to clinch by Alddo.
Alddo closes the distance and clinches up with Fautanua, looking for a takedown. Alddo pushes Fautanua against the cage but Fautanua circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Alddo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fautanua avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alddo.
Alddo looks to land a strike but Fautanua avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Alddo stopping the sweep attempt from Fautanua.
Fautanua scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Alddo trying to control the position from guard on top but Fautanua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fautanua is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taulua Fautanua 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#
Fautanua shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alddo as he avoids it easily.
Alddo fails with a takedown attempt.
Alddo shoots in looking for a takedown. Fautanua tries to sprawl out of it but Alddo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fautanua manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Fautanua shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fautanua was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Alddo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Fautanua presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fautanua trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Alddo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Alddo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fautanua. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fautanua postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Alddo looks a forlorn figure.
Fautanua controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fautanua's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Alddo flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
#T2#
Fautanua cracks Alddo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fautanua lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Alddo hang on?
Fautanua looking to control but Alddo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fautanua landing shots from mount.
Fautanua landing shots from mount.
Fautanua unloads with some shots from mount but Alddo bucks and avoids them well.
Taulua Fautanua overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Fautanua is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Alddo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Alddo shrugs it off. #T3#
Alddo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fautanua lands with some strikes.#SUB#
Fautanua goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Alddo is on top in guard.
Fautanua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fautanua is trying to control the position but Alddo postures up.
Fautanua lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fautanua showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Alddo wants to sweep here but Fautanua controlling him for the moment.
Fautanua wants to control from the top but Alddo keeps moving.
Fautanua throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alddo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fautanua trying to control but Alddo is working from the bottom.
Alddo keeping full guard, as Fautanua tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taulua Fautanua showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fautanua 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taulua Fautanua!
Taulua Fautanua decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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