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Event:
RISE 24 - Slaughter vs Onera
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Dillveux gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dillveux is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Faze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Faze knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dillveux on the ground.#SUB#
Faze 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.
Faze 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faze won't allow Dillveux to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Our spies down at at Boomerang!! PURE ELITE COACHES and Sparring Center inform us that Dillveux has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Dillveux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Faze sprawls well. Faze wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dillveux gets slowly back to his feet.
Faze stuffs the takedown attempt from Dillveux. Dillveux gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Faze. #SUB#
Faze is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dillveux knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Faze working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Faze tries for a kimura but Dillveux is defending well. #T2#
Dillveux is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Faze is controlling him well.#SUB#
Faze tries for a kimura but Dillveux is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dillveux is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Faze tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Faze has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3##SUB#
Faze tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Faze tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Faze has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Faze prevents Dillveux from escaping the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Faze is trying to get an arm triangle but Dillveux is defending well.
Faze tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dillveux's legs. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dillveux wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Faze stuffs the takedown attempt from Dillveux. Dillveux gets slowly back to his feet.
Faze attempts a counter takedown but Dillveux avoids it well and moves away.
Bruno Faze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Dillveux.
No luck for Dillveux with that takedown attempt.
Faze looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillveux is just out of range.
Faze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Faze. Dillveux does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Dillveux decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Faze actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Faze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dillveux pulls his head out easily.
Faze regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Faze dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dillveux moves out of range as Faze strikes.
Dillveux shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Faze defends it nicely.#TD2#
Dillveux scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Faze manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dillveux is looking to pass into half guard but Faze pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Faze is in guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faze sitting in guard here, content to control.
Faze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillveux is looking to stand up but Faze isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Dillveux wants to get back to his feet but Faze passes into half guard.
Bruno Faze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dillveux pushes Faze off looking to stand but Faze dives back in and keeps control.
Faze looks to land a strike but Dillveux avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Faze trying to control but Dillveux is working from the bottom.
Faze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dillveux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Faze trying to control but Dillveux is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Faze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dillveux is keeping the position for now.
Faze is working hard here to advance position.
Dillveux wants to stand and escape but Faze is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dillveux tries for a takedown but Faze sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dillveux misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Faze drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dillveux sprawls and moves away.
Bruno Faze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Dillveux.
Dillveux avoids the body shot from Faze.
Dillveux fails with the takedown.
Faze keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Faze appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Faze misses the target.
Nice sprawl there from Faze as Dillveux shoots in.#T3#
Faze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dillveux was well out of range. Poor timing from Faze.
Franco Dillveux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillveux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Faze takes a swing at Dillveux's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Faze looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Faze is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Faze is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Faze is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dillveux defends it well.
Faze prevents Dillveux from standing back up.
#T4#
Faze takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dillveux is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dillveux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Faze decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dillveux's guard.
Faze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dillveux can do to turn this around?
Faze stops Dillveux from standing up.
Dillveux is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faze is pushing down on Dillveux's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dillveux is fighting to maintain full guard but Faze has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Faze dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Faze closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Faze lands in his opponent's guard.
Faze prevents Dillveux from getting back to his feet.
Faze not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Faze is looking to advance position but Dillveux has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Faze sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faze slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dillveux trying to control but Faze is working from the bottom. #T1#
Dillveux sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Faze's guard.
Faze trying to hold on to Dillveux's head to control him but Dillveux postures up.
#SUB#
Faze looking for submissions off his back.
Faze is trying to get back to full guard.
Faze is controlling Dillveux's trapped leg to prevent Dillveux from advancing to side control.
Dillveux is looking to take a break and control but Faze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Faze manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Faze throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dillveux uses it to pass to side control.
Faze is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dillveux's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dillveux seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Dillveux is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dillveux is trying to control. Faze wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Dillveux is pressing down on Faze's thigh, looking to free his foot. Faze is holding on for now.
Faze is looking to get back to full guard here but Dillveux has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB2#
Dillveux looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Faze is trying to control Dillveux's posture but Dillveux avoids it.
Faze is looking to regain half guard here but Dillveux keeps moving and retains side control.
Dillveux scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Faze to see if he's OK.#T4#
Faze struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Faze reaches up around Dillveux's neck trying to control. But Dillveux takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Faze! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Faze is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Dillveux celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Franco Dillveux!
Franco Dillveux made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'm trying to move up the rankings and get that belt! Merci to everyone who came out tonight, SOMEONE IN THE TOP THREE NEXT!!!'.
The defeated Bruno Faze had this to say: 'I threw the fight for a payday....'.
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Event:
RISE 19 - Alison vs Faze
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Faze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alison throws a hook but Faze avoids it easily.
Faze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alison throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Faze counters with a shoot takedown. Alison fights it but they end up in guard.
Alison wants to sweep but no luck.
Faze controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Faze tries to free his leg and advance position but Alison is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faze is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Faze has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Makoa - Hilo Cheapest Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Alison trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Faze controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd cheers as Alison lands an impressive looking overhand right. Faze doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#
It looks like Bruno Faze has been cut.
Alison throws out a loose jab but Faze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faze defending well as Alison loads up on a big left hand.
Faze tried to score with a low kick but Alison checks it.
Faze misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Faze misses with an uppercut. Alison saw that one coming.
Faze tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alison swivels and escapes.
Faze looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alison is fending him off so far but Faze persists. Nope, Alison circles away and we're back to standing.
Benny Alison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Faze.
A jab from Faze misses.
Faze looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Faze closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alison did well to prevent Faze getting side control.#SUB2#
Faze is trying to work for a kimura but Alison is defending well.
Alison wants to control but Faze is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Alison is defending against the submission attempts here by Faze.
#T3##SUB2#
Faze wants to work for an arm triangle but Alison is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Faze wants to work for an arm triangle but Alison is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alison manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Faze wants to pass the guard but Alison is keeping the position.
Alison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Faze wants to pass the guard but Alison is keeping the position.
Alison is looking to stand up but Faze isn't so interested in that idea.
Alison can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Faze controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alison connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bruno Faze will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruno Faze's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Alison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Faze.
Alison darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Faze.#TD2#
Faze closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alison to the mat! Alison manages to get full guard.
Alison 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.#SUB2#
Faze drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alison manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Faze has Alison in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Faze looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Faze is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Faze trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Faze is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alison defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Faze throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Faze is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alison is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Faze is looking for a triangle but Alison pushes his legs off easily.
Alison has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Faze had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alison defends it easily.
Alison wants to control from the top but Faze keeps moving. #SUB2#
Faze looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Faze is looking for a triangle but Alison pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##SU#
Alison gets to his feet. Faze looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Faze moves forwards but Alison connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#
That has opened up Bruno Faze's cut even more.
We've been told by Alison's head coaches at Destroyer MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big right from Alison misses.
Bruno Faze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alison ducks under a wild hook from Faze.#TD2#
Faze scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Alison wants to control but Faze is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Faze is looking to stall here but Alison recovers full guard.
Faze tries to free his leg and advance position but Alison is retaining full guard.
Bruno Faze has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Faze looking to sit in guard and control but Alison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Faze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Faze is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Alison decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Faze shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Alison on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Benny Alison will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruno Faze's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Faze misses with a takedown attempt - Alison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Faze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alison wants it to stay on the feet.
Faze fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Benny Alison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Faze.
A swing and a miss from Alison.
Faze tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alison sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Faze somewhat.
Benny Alison is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alison scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alison throws a lazy right hand but Faze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Faze shoots in looking for a takedown. Alison tries to sprawl out of it but Faze keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alison manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Faze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alison.
Alison is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alison lands a head shot.
Alison keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT#
The cut above Bruno Faze's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice defenses there by Faze.
Benny Alison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Faze slips under a jab from Alison.
Alison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Faze.
Faze moves out of range as Alison strikes.
Alison leaves Faze with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#KD#
Alison lands a big right hand that sends Faze crashing to the mat! Alison stays standing though and waves Faze back to his feet!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faze misses the jab.
Alison closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Faze! Alison dives in looking to finish! Faze is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny Alison!
A pretty intense looking Benny Alison took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
Bruno Faze was interviewed post fight and said 'I threw the fight for a payday....'.
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Event:
RISE 15 - Alison vs Benson
Date: Feb 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Diener is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Faze.
Faze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diener.
Faze slips a straight right by Diener.#TD2#
Faze shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Diener napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Diener sneaks out the side door and pushes Faze away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Faze throws a jab when Diener was well out of range.
Diener cracks Faze with a good jab.#CUT#
It looks like Bruno Faze has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diener swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Faze counters with a takedown into side control.
Diener on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Diener tries to get out of the position.
Faze advances to mount.
Diener has given up his back. Will we see Faze going for some submissions?
#SUB2#
Faze has got one arm under Diener's chin. This could be trouble... Diener trying to control the other hand but Faze gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Diener has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bruno Faze!
Bruno Faze decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
RISE 9 - Ray vs Maples
Date: Jan 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Tank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Faze half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tank fails to land the takedown.
Tank cracks a nice hook into Faze's ribs.
Faze swings for the body but Tank moves out of range.
Faze shoots for a takedown but Tank saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Tank shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Faze is keeping the position for now.
Tank wants to control from the top but Faze keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Faze working for submissions but it's allowed Tank to get to half guard.
Tank is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Faze is looking to control Tank's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Faze avoid being mounted?
Tank trying to pass the guard but Faze defending well.
Tank works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Tank swings around for an armbar but Faze sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tank's guard.#SUB2#
Tank looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Faze has picked Tank up and slammed him! Tank can't keep hold of the triangle and Faze manages to pass to side control!
Tank tries to bench press Faze off him but Faze keeps the position.
Tank is letting Faze control him for a moment. #T2##SUB#
Faze is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tank has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Faze tries for a kimura but Tank is defending well.
Faze trying to control the position but Tank is working away. #SUB#
Faze looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tank is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Faze's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Tank manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Faze wants to control from the top but Tank keeps moving.
Tank lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tank looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tank is pushing down on Faze's leg trying to pass to half guard. Faze is fighting to maintain full guard but Tank has managed to sneak the leg through.
Faze has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Faze regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Faze is looking for a triangle here but Tank uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB2#
Tank wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Faze, who protects the arm well. #T4##SUB2#
Tank tries for a kimura but Faze is defending well.
Faze is looking to reverse the position.
Faze defending against the ground and pound.
Faze is looking to regain half guard here but Tank keeps moving and retains side control.
Faze struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faze is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tank is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Tank dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Tank uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Faze.
Faze shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#
It looks like Bruno Faze has been cut.
The fighters circling - Tank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Faze manages to avoid it.
Faze appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bruno Faze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tank is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tank is defended easily by Faze.
Faze shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Faze could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Tank feints and as Faze raises his hands in defense, Tank changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Faze working for submissions but it's allowed Tank to get to half guard.
Tank tries to pass the half guard into mount. Faze knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Faze is not content to let Tank control the position.#T1##SUB#
Faze actively working from the bottom here.
Faze tries to roll over but Tank keeps him under control.
Tank not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tank wants to pass to mount but Faze is defending the position. #SUB2#
Tank seems to be working for a kimura but Faze defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Tank 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.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tank passes into side control, despite Faze's attempt to control the position.
Faze is not content to let Tank control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faze manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Faze is trying to maintain the position but Tank is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Faze is refusing to be controlled, as Tank sits in half guard.
Faze is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Faze has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tank is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Faze actively working from the bottom here.
Faze is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Tank has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Faze defend it? Tank steps over the head and cranks it - Faze is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Tank!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy Tank!
Bruno Faze spoke after the fight, saying 'I threw the fight for a payday....'.
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Event:
RISE 4 - Bravo vs Favorite
Date: Dec 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Sandri scores with a hook.
Sandri throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Faze counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Faze forces his way into half guard.
Faze works his way into side control.
Sandri trying to remain calm as Faze controls from the top position.
Faze 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faze has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Faze tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sandri tries to bench press Faze off him but Faze keeps the position. #T1##SUB#
Faze tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Faze has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sandri is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sandri is letting Faze control him for a moment.
Faze has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Faze takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Faze moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sandri has worked his arm free - good work by Sandri!
Sandri really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Faze. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Sandri is not content to let Faze control the position.
Sandri gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Faze tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Faze is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sandri has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Faze tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Faze looking to control but Sandri is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Faze looking to finish with strikes here!
Faze wants to control the pace but Sandri is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Faze swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruno Faze!
Bruno Faze tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Faze manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ferguson on his heels. He'll look to pass Ferguson's guard now, I'm sure.
Ferguson is trying to control the position but Faze postures up.
Ferguson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Faze is one step ahead there.
Ferguson is working hard here to advance position.
Faze is pushing down on Ferguson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ferguson is fighting to maintain full guard but Faze has managed to sneak the leg through.
Faze seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ferguson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Faze is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ferguson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Faze is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faze not doing much here.
It looks like Faze might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Ferguson tries to kick Faze off but Faze keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Faze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferguson keeps working. #SUB2#
Faze is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ferguson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ferguson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Faze wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferguson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Faze looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Faze 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.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Faze is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ferguson is trying to maintain the position but Faze is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Faze seems to be working for a kimura but Ferguson defends the submission attempt.
Ferguson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ferguson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Faze trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faze passes into half guard. #SUB#
Ferguson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Faze pulls his head out easily.
Faze controlling the action here.
Ferguson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Ferguson is defending against the submission attempts here by Faze.
Faze perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Faze tries to pass to full mount but Ferguson defends it.
Faze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferguson keeps working.
Ferguson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ferguson.#SUB#
Ferguson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Faze sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ferguson's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Faze is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ferguson is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Faze dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Faze looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
Faze takes a swing at Ferguson's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Faze stuffs the takedown.
Faze with the counter takedown but Ferguson avoids it easily.
Faze closes the distance and clinches up with Ferguson, looking for a takedown. Faze pushes Ferguson against the cage but Ferguson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ferguson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Faze throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Faze darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ferguson tries to get to full guard but Faze has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Faze wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferguson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Faze perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Faze is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Ferguson to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Faze from controlling successfully.
Faze tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferguson is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Ferguson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Faze defends well.
Faze 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.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet but Faze passes into half guard.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Ferguson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faze moves nicely into side control.
Ferguson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Faze wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ferguson, who protects the arm well.
Ferguson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Faze looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ferguson is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Faze avoids the strikes from the bottom by Ferguson.
Faze controls the position.
Faze has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ferguson!
Bruno Faze has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Faze moves to the back.
Ferguson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Faze tightening his grip on Ferguson, looking for the choke.
Faze is trying to stick to Ferguson's back but Ferguson is turning into Faze. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Faze's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ferguson.
Faze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Faze manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
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!#BC#
Ferguson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Faze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Ferguson gets caught flat footed, as Faze shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Faze won't allow Ferguson to sweep him here.
Faze advances position into side control!
Ferguson is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Faze tries for a kimura but Ferguson is defending well.
Ferguson is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faze is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Faze goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ferguson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Faze but great work by Ferguson.#T1#
Faze wants to get back to his feet but Ferguson drags him back down.#SUB#
Ferguson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ferguson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Ferguson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Faze wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Faze is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Ferguson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Faze, who protects the arm well. #ES2#
Faze throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
Faze changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ferguson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Faze controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Faze thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Faze has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T3#
Faze trying to control but Ferguson is having none of it.
Faze might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ferguson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ferguson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ferguson is looking for a sweep. Faze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Faze seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ferguson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bruno Faze!
Bruno Faze spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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