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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 35 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Vaai Finau!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dalton fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Finau clinches with his opponent.
Dalton can't get the takedown.
Dalton is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pacer Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Finau successfully pulls guard.
Finau pulls Dalton in close to prevent any damage.
Finau can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dalton controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Finau's guard.
Finau wants to get back to full guard.
Dalton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Finau moves into full guard.
Dalton stopping the sweep attempt from Finau.
Finau pulls Dalton in close to prevent any damage.
Finau is continuing to stall.
Dalton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Finau trying to control the position.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Finau is keeping the position.
Finau manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dalton manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (0) vs (2) Finau
Finau pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Dalton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Finau slips nicely into half guard.
Dalton is looking for a sweep. Finau is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Finau is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dalton is positioning himself well to prevent Finau advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Finau has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalton is staying active underneath Finau, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Finau content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The adventures of Finau the control monster continue. Boring.
Dalton preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dalton is looking to control Finau's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dalton avoid being mounted?
Dalton tries to roll over but Finau keeps him under control.
Dalton is working hard here to advance position.
Finau controlling the pace. #T4#
Dalton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dalton is doing well to control the position and prevent Finau from advancing to side control.
Finau seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dalton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dalton is looking for a sweep. Finau is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Finau trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Finau perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dalton is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Finau trying to pass the guard but Dalton defending well.
Finau with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dalton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Finau's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Finau's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dalton (4) vs (2) Finau
Finau rolls, trying to escape but Dalton keeps control of the position.
Dalton is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Finau's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dalton biding his time, looking for the opening.
Finau tries to break free.
#T6#
Dalton controls the action.
Dalton keeps control of the position as Finau tries to break free.
Dalton just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Finau tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Finau is desperately trying to improve his position but Dalton has a good base and remains in mount.
Finau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dalton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dalton'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.
Dalton is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T7#
Finau is trying desperately to improve position.
Dalton content just to control the position here.
Finau wants to hold on but Dalton pushes him away.
Dalton is trying to take his opponent's back.
Finau wants to control but Dalton is having none of it.
Dalton controlling the pace for now.
Finau really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Dalton controlling the position easily from mount.
Dalton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Finau is looking to escape.
Dalton controlling the pace for now.
Finau is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dalton controlling his opponent.
Finau tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dalton content just to control the position here. #T9#
Finau can't escape the position.
Dalton fails to take his opponent's back.
Finau wants to control but Dalton is having none of it.
Dalton controlling his opponent.
Finau working to try and regain half guard.
Dalton controlling the pace for now.
Finau tries to lock up and control but Dalton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T10#
Finau really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Finau keeps trying to improve his position.
Dalton controlling the pace for now.
Finau prevents Dalton from taking his back.
Dalton controlling the pace for now.
Dalton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dalton prevents Finau from getting the reversal.
Dalton content just to control the position here. #T11#
Dalton wants to control the pace but Finau is squirming around nicely.
Finau is looking to get to half guard.
Dalton content just to control the position here.
Finau is looking to get to half guard.
Dalton moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Dalton (7) vs (2) Finau
Dalton controlling well, preventing Finau from escaping the position.
Dalton controls the position.#T12#
Finau tries to escape but Dalton has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dalton controlling the position well here. Finau rolled but Dalton kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Finau right now.
#T13#
Dalton is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Finau looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dalton biding his time, looking for the opening.
Finau trying to control the hands but Dalton breaks the grip.
Finau is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Finau can't escape the position.
Dalton biding his time, looking for the opening.
Further stalling from Dalton.#T14##SUB#
Finau showing good submission defense here.
Dalton controlling from the back.
Finau rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Finau is looking to improve his position.
Dalton trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Dalton is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Finau is controlling Dalton's trapped leg to prevent Dalton from advancing to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Our winner, Pacer Dalton, 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:
CFC 503
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Finau misses with the body kick
letting Tacoronte counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Vaai Finau has been cut.
Finau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tacoronte.
Finau lands a nice hook to Tacoronte's body. Tacoronte takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tacoronte misses the jab.
Tacoronte throws a shot from downtown. Finau moves away and avoids it.
Finau loads up on a big right hand but Tacoronte slips the punch.
Tacoronte throws the left hand but Finau avoids the punch easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tacoronte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacoronte ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Finau missing with a left hand there. Tacoronte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tacoronte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finau manages to avoid it.#T1#
Finau throws out a powerful jab.
Finau throws a nice outside leg kick.
Finau throws the left hand but Tacoronte avoids the punch easily.
Nice jab there from Finau.
A leg kick checked by Finau.
It seemed like Finau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finau looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tacoronte sizes up Finau with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tacoronte connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jab by Finau.
Finau avoids the body shot from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte slips a straight right by Finau.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finau throws an overhand right that lands on Tacoronte's shoulder, as Tacoronte tries to avoid the shot.
Finau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finau throws out a loose jab but Tacoronte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tacoronte looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tacoronte throws a wild body kick that Finau sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Finau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Tacoronte.
Finau takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tacoronte connects with an inside leg kick.
Tacoronte misses with a lunging right hand
and Tacoronte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of Tacoronte 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tacoronte defending well as Finau loads up on a big left hand.
Saúl Tacoronte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Tacoronte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Tacoronte is predictable there
and Finau counters with a straight right hand.
Finau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tacoronte counters with a thumping low kick.
Finau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tacoronte moves away.
Tacoronte throwing a counter right hand but Finau manages to avoid it.
Crunch! Tacoronte slams his shin into Finau's torso.
Nice defenses there by Finau.
Finau lands an overhand right.
Tacoronte throws a poor cross that misses
and Finau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tacoronte takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tacoronte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Finau wants to slow Tacoronte down by chopping away at his legs.
Tacoronte cracks Finau with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tacoronte pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tacoronte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finau.
Tacoronte misses with a looping right.
Finau blocks the body kick.
Finau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tacoronte missing with a left hand there. Finau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tacoronte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finau misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Tacoronte misses the target.
Finau drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Saúl Tacoronte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vaai Finau's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Finau with the inside leg kick.
Tacoronte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tacoronte looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tacoronte is looking to slow Finau down with leg kicks.
Finau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tacoronte lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tacoronte's corner calls for a 1-2. Tacoronte obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Finau misses.
Finau blocks a jab.
Finau ducks under a wild hook from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte throws the kick towards the body but Finau avoids it.#T1#
Tacoronte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finau manages to avoid it.
Tacoronte misses with a body shot.
Tacoronte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finau.
Tacoronte staying out of range there.
Finau slips a straight right by Tacoronte.
Tacoronte throws a push kick but Finau slaps the foot to one side.
Tacoronte blocks a jab.
Finau connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Finau misses with an uppercut. Tacoronte saw that one coming.
Finau chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tacoronte can pounce on him.
#T2#
A jab from Finau finds it's way through Tacoronte's defenses.
A big right from Finau misses.
It looked like Tacoronte was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Finau.
Finau throws the left hand but Tacoronte avoids the punch easily.
Finau throws a shot from downtown. Tacoronte moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Tacoronte misses the target.
Tacoronte tests Finau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Finau misses with a hook.
Tacoronte lands a glancing blow to the side of Finau's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tacoronte throws a right hand that misses
and Finau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finau chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tacoronte can pounce on him.
Finau moves out of range as Tacoronte throws a body kick.
Finau counters with a body kick.#T3#
Tacoronte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tacoronte misses with a hook
and Finau counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tacoronte misses with a body shot.
Tacoronte connects with a good right hand that stumbles Finau. Finau circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tacoronte turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tacoronte lands a nice shot to the body.
Finau connects with the punch.
Saúl Tacoronte is winning the standup battle so far.
Tacoronte looks to land a left hand but Finau moved out of range nicely.
Tacoronte ducks under a wild hook from Finau.
Tacoronte thinks about countering with a head kick.
Finau throws a hook but Tacoronte avoids it easily.
Tacoronte is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Tacoronte connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#That has opened up Vaai Finau's cut even more.
Tacoronte throws a chopping leg kick but Finau manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice defenses there by Tacoronte.
Tacoronte scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finau throws a sloppy body shot
and Tacoronte counters with an outside leg kick.
Tacoronte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tacoronte comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Finau's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Finau throws a hook but Tacoronte avoids it easily.
Tacoronte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Finau might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tacoronte has got the better of the exchanges.
Tacoronte misses with a right hand
enabling Finau to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saúl Tacoronte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vaai Finau's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Finau throws an off balance right hand
and Tacoronte counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Finau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tacoronte counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Finau is rocked!
Tacoronte slips a jab from Finau.
Finau is still on wobbly legs! Can Tacoronte finish him?
Finau misses with a straight right.
Tacoronte moves out of range of the body kick from Finau.
Finau misses with a lunging right hand
and Finau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finau gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Tacoronte gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Finau is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saúl Tacoronte!
Our winner, Saúl Tacoronte, 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:
CFC 491: Kuwabara v Gregor
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Troeng closes the distance and clinches.
Troeng's coach down at Deep waters was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Troeng's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Finau stalling.
Troeng swings wildly with an uppercut but Finau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Troeng missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Finau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Finau lands the left hand.
Finau scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Finau's jab looks to have found its range, popping Troeng under the eye.#CL2#
Troeng moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Finau.
Finau misses with the head strike.
Troeng tries to land a knee to the head but Finau blocks with his arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Troeng misses with a knee strike.
Troeng throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Finau blocks it with crossed arms.
Finau lands with a short shot to the head.
Troeng using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Finau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Troeng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finau throws out the jab. #T1##CL2#
Finau gets tackled into the cage by Troeng. Troeng maintains the clinch.
Troeng tries a knee to the head but Finau blocks it.
Troeng misses with a knee to the head.
Troeng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Finau lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Finau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Troeng moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee is keeping an eye on Finau - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Finau wants to break free but Troeng has control.
#BC#
Finau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Troeng closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Troeng tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Troeng throws a knee to the head but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Finau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL2#
Troeng has Finau up against the cage in a clinch.
Finau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The referee calls for Troeng to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Troeng trying to land knees to the body.
Finau tries a body shot but Troeng blocks it.
Finau lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Finau on the inside.
The referee calls for Finau to work.
Finau tries to work over Troeng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Finau leaning against his opponent.
Troeng using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Finau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Finau wants to get back to striking at distance but Troeng won't allow it.
Finau taking a breather. #T3#
Troeng looking to throw knees to the head but Finau is blocking nicely.
Troeng pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Troeng lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Troeng as the two fighters clinch.
Troeng looking to throw knees to the head but Finau is blocking nicely.
Finau tries a body shot but Troeng blocks it.
Finau dodges an elbow strike from Troeng.
Troeng blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Troeng with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Vaai Finau has been cut.
Troeng digs a right hand into Finau's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Finau's gas tank.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Troeng misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Finau.
Finau misses with a punch to the body.
Finau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Troeng blocks an uppercut.
Finau is looking to control Troeng's arms but Troeng gets an underhook and turns him. Now Finau has his back to the cage. #T4#
Troeng tries to stall but Finau uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The referee calls for Troeng to work.
#BC#
Finau breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Troeng clinches up against the cage.
Troeng tries a knee to the head but Finau blocks it.
Finau blocks the elbow strike.
Troeng using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Finau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Finau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Troeng lands an overhand right.
Finau jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Troeng takes the fight into the clinch.
Troeng using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Finau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Finau scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tor Troeng will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vaai Finau's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Troeng throws a sloppy head kick and Finau moves out of range easily.
Troeng slips under a jab from Finau.
Troeng rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Finau counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Troeng forces Finau back against the cage and clinches.
I was talking to Finau's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Finau breaks the clinch.
Finau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Troeng swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Finau takes a swing at Troeng's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Troeng drives through and clinches with Finau against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Finau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Troeng gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Finau manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Troeng clinches up against the cage.
Troeng struggles to land a body shot inside as Finau controls his hands.
#T1#
Finau trying to control the position but instead, Troeng has worked for underhooks and has pushed Finau into the cage.
Troeng tries to land a knee to the head but Finau blocks with his arms.
Troeng works on Finau's body with a couple of short punches.
Troeng using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Finau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Troeng connects with a nasty looking knee right to Finau's face.
Troeng throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tor Troeng seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Troeng tries a knee to the head but Finau blocks it.
Troeng misses with a knee strike.
Troeng with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Troeng taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Troeng scores with a nice short uppercut.
Troeng with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Finau breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Troeng drives through and clinches with Finau against the cage.
#T2#
Finau slowing the pace effectively.
Troeng using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Finau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Troeng has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Troeng tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Troeng misses with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Finau.
Troeng using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Finau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Finau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Troeng darts in and clinches Finau up against the cage.#BC#
Finau breaks from the clinch.
Finau scores with a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Troeng instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Finau's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Troeng blocks an uppercut.
Troeng with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Troeng pushes off an throws an elbow but Finau leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Troeng misses with a knee strike.
#T3##BC#
Finau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Troeng gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Troeng misses with a knee strike.
Troeng stalling in the clinch but Finau improves position.
Finau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Troeng tries a knee to the head but Finau blocks it.
Finau blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Finau is pushing Troeng up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Troeng using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Finau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Troeng with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A bit of stalling here from Finau.
Finau throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Troeng blocking some punches.
Finau looking to stall.
#T4#
Troeng with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Troeng letting Finau take a breather here.
Finau tries to break the clinch but Troeng is controlling the position.
Troeng misses with a punch on the inside.
Finau lands a shoulder strike.
Troeng blocks a body shot from Finau.
Troeng with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Troeng using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Finau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Troeng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Finau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Troeng keeps control of Finau as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Finau is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Finau lands with a short shot to the head.
Finau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Troeng backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tor Troeng showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vaai Finau's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Finau throws a chopping leg kick but Troeng manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Troeng closes the distance and clinches.
Finau is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Troeng tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Finau breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Troeng gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Finau is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Troeng is keeping busy.
A right hook to the body lands for Finau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Troeng.
Finau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Troeng tries to land a knee to the head but Finau blocks with his arms.
Troeng landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Troeng throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Finau is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Troeng crunches a lovely knee into Finau's ribcage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Troeng tries to land knees in the clinch but Finau avoids the damage to the body.
Troeng throws a knee to the head but misses.
Finau tries to stall but Troeng uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Still in the clinch, Finau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Finau lands a right hand.
Troeng with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Troeng is looking to control Finau's arms but Finau gets an underhook and turns him. Now Troeng has his back to the cage.
Finau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Finau.#BC#
Finau manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Troeng has taken the fight to the clinch.
Finau lands with a light punch inside.
Finau misses with a punch on the inside.
Vaai Finau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Troeng tries a knee to the head but Finau blocks it.
Troeng wants to stall.
#BC#
Finau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut lands for Finau. That snapped Troeng's head back.
Finau throws a series of punches but Troeng avoids them all with ease.
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!
Troeng uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finau.#CL2#
Troeng gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Troeng tries to land a knee to the head but Finau blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Finau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Troeng ducks under a wild hook from Finau.#CL2#
Troeng clinches up with Finau and pushes him back against the cage.
Finau has Troeng pressed against the cage.
Troeng tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Finau avoids it.#T3#
Troeng with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Troeng connects with a nasty looking knee right to Finau's face.
Finau stalls.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Troeng.
Finau dodges an elbow strike from Troeng.
Troeng throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Finau blocks it with crossed arms.
Troeng throws a knee to the head but misses.
Finau working aggressively here.
Finau is looking to control Troeng's arms but Troeng gets an underhook and turns him. Now Finau has his back to the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Finau can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.#BC#
Finau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Finau pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Troeng instigates a clinch. #T4#
Troeng misses with a knee to the head.
Finau throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Troeng takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Troeng tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tor Troeng is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Finau is trying to break free.#BC#
Finau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Troeng moves away from the strike by Finau.
Tor Troeng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Troeng rushes Finau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Finau throws a punch but it's blocked by Troeng.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Finau will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Troeng up against the cage.
Finau lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Finau fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tor Troeng.
I've got Troeng 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tor Troeng!
Tor Troeng thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC 486: Spence v McFly
Date: May 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Volkanovski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Finau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Finau finds it's way through Volkanovski's defenses.
Volkanovski slips under a jab from Finau.
Nice body kick there by Finau.
Volkanovski misses with a low kick.
Finau catches Volkanovski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Finau looks to land a left hand but Volkanovski moved out of range nicely.
Finau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkanovski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Volkanovski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Volkanovski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aleksandar Volkanovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Finau looks to throw the jab but Volkanovski is out of range.
Finau looks to land a left hand but Volkanovski moved out of range nicely.
Volkanovski with a poor takedown
and Finau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finau slips under a jab.
A leg kick checked by Volkanovski.#TD2#
Volkanovski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Finau tries to get to full guard but Volkanovski has control of the leg.
Volkanovski wants to pass the guard but Finau is defending well. #SUB2#
Volkanovski 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.
Finau is trying to stand up here but Volkanovski is controlling him well. #T2#
Volkanovski is thwarting Finau's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkanovski trying to control the action but Finau is working from the bottom.
Well, if Volkanovski 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.
Finau is controlling Volkanovski's trapped leg to prevent Volkanovski from advancing to side control.
Finau pushes Volkanovski off looking to stand but Volkanovski dives back in and keeps control.
#T3#
Finau gets back to full guard.
Finau wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Finau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Volkanovski is one step ahead there.
Finau pulls Volkanovski in close to prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Volkanovski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finau swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Finau scores with a nice body kick.
Vaai Finau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Finau takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Finau lands a really nice looking cross but Volkanovski seems unphased.
Finau throws a series of punches but Volkanovski avoids them all with ease.
Volkanovski shoots in and drives through. Finau sprawls well.
Volkanovski misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Volkanovski.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkanovski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finau.
As Finau backs off Volkanovski throws a huge counter combo but Finau manages to avoid it all.
Finau avoids a punch combination nicely.
Finau is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vaai Finau dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Volkanovski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finau.
Finau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finau blocks a head kick by Volkanovski.
It looked like Finau wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Volkanovski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Volkanovski duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like Vaai Finau has been cut.
Volkanovski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Finau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Volkanovski shoots in and bounces Finau off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU2#
Volkanovski stands and steps away. Finau gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Finau throws a front kick aimed at Volkanovski's knee but Volkanovski avoids it well.
Volkanovski connects with a right hand. Finau shakes it off.#T1##KD2#
Volkanovski drops Finau with a beautiful combination! Finau stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Volkanovski is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Finau is rocked!
Finau misses with a straight right.
Oh Finau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A combination from Volkanovski does no damage.
Finau throws a big counter combination but Volkanovski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Volkanovski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Finau jabs Volkanovski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Finau misses with a hook.#TD2#
Volkanovski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Finau to the mat! Finau manages to get full guard.
Aleksandar Volkanovski has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Finau working a defensive guard here.
Volkanovski wants to control from the top but Finau keeps moving. #SU2#
Volkanovski stands and steps away. Finau gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Volkanovski lands a huge takedown. Finau is out but the ref is slow to react and Volkanovski lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Finau lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandar Volkanovski!
An out of breath Aleksandar Volkanovski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CFC 481: Trounvouche/Bardia F.
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Finau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mirage moves out of range as Finau strikes.
Finau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finau lands with a shot to the body.
Mirage throws a jab when Finau was well out of range.
Mirage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finau blocks a jab.
No joy there for Mirage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Finau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirage throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Finau to counter with a crisp jab.
Mirage slips under a jab from Finau.
Mirage slips under a jab.
Mirage throws a low kick but Finau avoids it.#T1#
Finau thuds a left hand into Mirage's body.
Mirage misses with a hook. Finau ducked under it nicely.
Finau throws a leg kick which misses Mirage's front leg but catches the back leg as Mirage tries to avoid it.
Finau dips to his left and cracks Mirage with an uppercut!
Mirage ducks right into an uppercut from Finau.
Finau takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Finau slips under a jab.
Mirage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Finau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mirage throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Mirage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mirage throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Finau. Mirage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mirage on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finau has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finau lands with a nice combination. Mirage backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Alphonzo Mirage has been cut.
Mirage throws a poor cross that misses
and Finau counters with a stiff right hand.
Finau cracks Mirage with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#KD2#
Mirage ducks straight into an uppercut from Finau and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Mirage manages to regain guard straight away.
#ROC2#Mirage is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finau 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.
Oh Mirage is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Finau's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mirage seems to have got his legs back now.#T3##SUB#
Mirage is looking for a triangle but Finau pushes his legs off easily.
Finau is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mirage has control of Finau's left arm, preventing Finau from doing any damage.
Finau slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alphonzo Mirage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finau throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mirage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mirage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Finau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Mirage scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Finau ducks under a wild hook from Mirage.
Mirage throws a body punch but Finau moves out of range.
Mirage moves out of range of the strikes.
Finau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mirage.
Finau drops his hands momentarily and Mirage takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Finau defending well as Mirage loads up on a big left hand.
Mirage moves out of range of the body kick.
Mirage throws a head kick but Finau moves out of range.
A big left from Mirage misses.
Mirage looks to land a left hand but Finau moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vaai Finau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alphonzo Mirage's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mirage moves out of range of the strikes.
Finau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mirage.
Mirage wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Finau misses with a right hand
and Mirage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finau moves out of range as Mirage strikes.
Finau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Finau might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Finau just misses with a punch to the body.
Mirage appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mirage throws an overhand right that lands on Finau's shoulder, as Finau tries to avoid the shot.
Mirage looks to land a left hand but Finau moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Finau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Finau throws a half hearted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Mirage.
A little jabbing left from Finau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Finau staying out of range there.
Finau avoids the body shot from Mirage.
Finau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mirage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mirage scores with a sloppy right hand. Finau should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Vaai Finau has been cut.
A jab from Finau does it's job there.
Finau throws the kick towards the body but Mirage avoids it.
A combination from Mirage does no damage.
Mirage takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mirage gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mirage takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2#
Mirage misses with an uppercut. Finau saw that one coming.
Mirage throws a low kick but Finau moves out of range easily.
Finau moves out of range of the strikes.
Mirage misses with an uppercut
and Finau counters with a thumping low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirage looks to score with a jab to the body but Finau is just out of range.
Mirage swings widly with a right hand
and Finau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mirage connects with a looping right hand.
Mirage misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Finau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mirage needs to keep his hands up - Finau had a free shot at his head there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finau, as that shot connected.
#T3#
Mirage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finau was well out of range. Poor timing from Mirage.
Mirage misses with a hook
#KD2#
and Finau counters with a beautiful punch that sends Mirage to the canvas!
Finau is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Finau 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.#T4#
Finau pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mirage is keeping the position for now.
Finau controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Finau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mirage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mirage scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Mirage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Finau.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vaai Finau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Mirage takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mirage drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mirage misses with a right hand
letting Finau counter with a right hand.
Mirage throws a good cross that connects.
Mirage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Finau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mirage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Finau stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mirage darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mirage seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirage tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mirage is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mirage. That's going to slow Finau down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Mirage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finau throws out a counter right but Mirage avoids it with no problem.
Finau feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mirages jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mirage lands a nice hook to Finau's body. Finau takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Finau misses with a looping left.
A punch lands to the side of Mirage 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mirage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finau.
Mirage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finau looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good standup being displayed there by Finau as he connects with a hook.
Vaai Finau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Mirage takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Finau fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mirage looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Finau misses with a straight left.
Mirage looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mirage misses with a hook. Finau ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finau throws a hook but Mirage avoids it easily.
Mirage looks to throw the jab but Finau is out of range.
Finau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mirage swings for the body but Finau moves out of range.
A big right from Finau misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Mirage misses the target.
Finau scores with a jab.#T3#
Finau scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mirage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finau.
Finau misses with a hook
and Mirage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mirage misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mirage. Finau does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Finau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mirage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vaai Finau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finau throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mirage takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mirage lands with an uppercut that bounces Finau off the cage and back into range.
Finau smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Finau scores with a nice head shot.
Mirage throws a right hand that misses
and Finau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finau smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mirage drops his hands momentarily and Finau takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Mirage.
A telegraphed right hand from Mirage misses the target.
Mirage throws a big shot that misses.
Finau appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mirage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mirage misses with a left hand
and Finau counters with a three punch combo that has Mirage backing up. Mirage nods at Finau to acknowledge the strikes.
Alphonzo Mirage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mirage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finau moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vaai Finau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Finau has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vaai Finau!
A relieved looking Vaai Finau thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC 474: Inarritu vs Dupree
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Finau listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Hazlehurst shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Finau's guard.
Finau wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Finau wants to stand and escape but Hazlehurst is having none of it.
Finau is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Finau is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazlehurst is trying to get back to full guard.
Finau trying to control the pace. #T1#
Finau continues to stall.
Finau'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.
Hazlehurst tries to get to full guard but Finau has control of the leg.
Finau is figuring out what he wants to do next.#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.
Hazlehurst wants to improve his position but Finau is controlling well.
Finau looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hazlehurst tries for a takedown but Finau circles away easily
and Finau counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Finau enables Hazlehurst to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Finau manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Finau 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.
Hazlehurst trying to control but Finau is working from the bottom.
Finau is controlling Hazlehurst's posture.
Hazlehurst must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hazlehurst is looking to work some ground and pound but Finau has wrist control.
Finau will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Finau has control of Hazlehurst's left arm, preventing Hazlehurst from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hazlehurst lands a couple of elbows.
Finau has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Further stalling from Finau.#T4#
Finau looking for a sweep. Not yet Finau, not yet.
Finau wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
More hug and hope from Finau.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Finau looking for a sweep. Not yet Finau, not yet.
Finau is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finau controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hazlehurst displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finau throws out the jab. #TD2#
Hazlehurst closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vaai Finau dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hazlehurst shoots in for a takedown but Finau shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Hazlehurst.
Finau missing with a left hand there. Hazlehurst was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hazlehurst fails with the takedown
and Finau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Hazlehurst closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Finau to the mat! Finau manages to get full guard.
Finau looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hazlehurst stops Finau from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazlehurst looking to pass the guard.
Finau is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hazlehurst looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Finau is pulling down on Hazlehurst's head to control his posture.
Finau wants to sweep here but Hazlehurst controlling him for the moment.
Finau seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hazlehurst wants to control from the top but Finau keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hazlehurst dives in for a single leg takedown but Finau sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vaai Finau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Hazlehurst.
Finau throws a solid leg kick but Hazlehurst takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Finau.
Finau connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Hazlehurst shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Finau napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T2#
Finau manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Finau tries to get to full guard but Hazlehurst has control of the leg.
Finau gets back to full guard.
Hazlehurst working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hazlehurst content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hazlehurst stopping the sweep attempt from Finau.
Hazlehurst throws a big right hand that misses.
Hazlehurst stopping the sweep attempt from Finau.
Finau is trying to control the position but Hazlehurst postures up.
Hazlehurst postures up in Finau's guard and throws a big left but Finau blocks it.
Finau looking for a sweep. Not yet Finau, not yet.
Finau has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hazlehurst has passed into side control.
Finau tries to bench press Hazlehurst off him but Hazlehurst keeps the position. #T3#
Hazlehurst scoring with punches from side control.
Hazlehurst fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Finau can't do much from the bottom here.
Finau is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Finau's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hazlehurst throws a strike aimed at the side of Finau's head but Finau avoids it well.
Hazlehurst wants to control but Finau is keeping him busy.
Finau is looking for a sweep.
Finau is holding Hazlehurst down, trying to stall.
Finau tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hazlehurst wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Finau is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Finau is looking for a sweep.
Hazlehurst is looking to take a break and control but Finau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Finau is looking to regain half guard here but Hazlehurst keeps moving and retains side control.
Daniel Hazlehurst has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Hazlehurst is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Finau is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finau sneaks back into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daniel Hazlehurst will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Finau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hazlehurst.
Finau throws a shot from downtown. Hazlehurst moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Finau misses.
Hazlehurst takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hazlehurst closes the distance and clinches up with Finau, looking for a takedown. Hazlehurst pushes Finau against the cage but Finau circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hazlehurst tries to score a power double leg takedown but Finau sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hazlehurst somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finau scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Finau scores with a hook.#T1#
Finau throws a lazy uppercut
and Hazlehurst counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hazlehurst tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Finau defends well and Hazlehurst ends up having to push Finau into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vaai Finau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Hazlehurst.
Finau connects with a single shot there.
Finau loads up on a big right hand but Hazlehurst slips the punch.
Finau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Hazlehurst closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Finau moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Finau controlling Hazlehurst's posture. #T2#
Hazlehurst won't allow Finau to sweep him here.
Hazlehurst wants to control from the top but Finau keeps moving.
Finau controlling Hazlehurst's posture.
Hazlehurst working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Finau is pulling down on Hazlehurst's head to control his posture.
Finau manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hazlehurst manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hazlehurst managing to control the position.
Finau controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Finau postures up.
Finau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazlehurst can do to turn this around?
Finau sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Finau connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hazlehurst momentarily.
#TD2#
Finau gets caught flat footed, as Hazlehurst shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Finau wants to get back to his feet but Hazlehurst is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Finau holds on and takes a little breather.
Finau is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finau takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vaai Finau showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Finau 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vaai Finau!
A relieved looking Vaai Finau thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC 461: Cobb vs Fire
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Nogueira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Finau dodges an elbow strike from Nogueira .
Nogueira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Finau blocks an elbow strike.
Nogueira throws a punch but it's blocked by Finau. #BC2#
Finau breaks from the clinch.
Finau throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nogueira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Finau throws a hook but Nogueira avoids it easily.
Nogueira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Nogueira moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Finau.
Stalling in the clinch from Finau.
Nogueira takes a shot to the head.
Finau tries a body shot but Nogueira blocks it.
Finau blocks an elbow strike from Nogueira .
Finau taking a breather.#BC2#
Finau breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Nogueira has managed to clinch.
#T1##BC2#
Finau breaks from the clinch.
Finau on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT#It looks like Vaai Finau has been cut.#CL#
Nogueira rushes Finau and presses him up against the cage.
Finau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Finau takes a knee to the side of the body.
Come on Finau - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Finau taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nogueira can't find room to land a body shot as Finau controls the action.
Finau blocks an uppercut.
Nogueira misses with some punches.
Finau lands a left hand.
Finau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Finau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nogueira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nogueira misses with a punch to the body.
Nogueira looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Finau throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Finau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Finau has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Nogueira moves into range and clinches up with Finau.
Finau is stalling here.
Nogueira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Finau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nogueira backwards.
Finau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Finau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Finau will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nogueira up against the cage.#BC2#
Finau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Nogueira closes the distance and clinches.
Finau is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nogueira lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Finau. #BC2#
Finau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL#
Nogueira forces Finau back against the cage and clinches.
Finau misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nogueira throws an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Finau.
Nogueira tries to land a knee to the head but Finau blocks with his arms.
Nogueira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nogueira struggles to land a body shot inside as Finau controls his hands.
Nogueira 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nogueira throws a punch but it's blocked by Finau.
Nogueira takes a shot to the head.
Finau is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Finau blocks the elbow strike.
Nogueira landing knees to the body.
Finau is trying to maintain a safe position but Nogueira gets an underhook and turns Finau into the cage.#BC2#
Finau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nogueira blocks a jab.
Nogueira is looking to counter with head kicks.#T4#
Finau connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finau misses with a few strikes there.
Finau looks to score with a jab to the body but Nogueira is just out of range.#CL#
Nogueira closes the distance and pushes Finau back into the cage.#BC2#
Finau breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Finau darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Finau tries to keep at a distance but Nogueira has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nogueira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nogueira pushes off an throws an elbow but Finau leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Finau avoiding damage as Nogueira throws knees to the body.
Nogueira trying to land knees to the body.
Finau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nogueira lands a hook that snaps the head of Finau backwards. #BC2#
Finau breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anderson Nogueira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vaai Finau's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nogueira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finau throws the left hand but Nogueira avoids the punch easily.
Finau slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Finau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finau scores with a punch to the head.
Finau takes a swing at Nogueira 's ribcage but misses.
Nogueira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vaai Finau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finau misses with a looping right.
Nogueira is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Nogueira moves into the clinch successfully.
Nogueira misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Finau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Nogueira clinches with his opponent.
Finau has a couple of punches blocked by Nogueira .
Nogueira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nogueira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nogueira tries to land a knee to the head but Finau blocks with his arms.
#T1##BC2#
Finau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Finau takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL#
Nogueira gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nogueira swings wildly with an uppercut but Finau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nogueira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Finau is defending well for now.
Nogueira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nogueira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Finau blocks it with crossed arms.
Finau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Nogueira .
Finau is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nogueira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nogueira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Finau blocks it with crossed arms.
Nogueira blocks an uppercut.
Nogueira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Finau managing to block the knees to the body from Nogueira .
#BC2#
Finau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD#
Nogueira waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Finau. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Finau to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#ROC#Finau is rocked!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finau wants to sweep but no luck.
Finau is still in real trouble! Can Nogueira finish him?
Finau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nogueira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nogueira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nogueira preventing the sweep.
Nogueira 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Finau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Finau wants to sweep but no luck.
Finau seems to have recovered his senses.
Nogueira wants to control from the top but Finau keeps moving.
Finau can't keep his opponent in guard - Nogueira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nogueira performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Finau tries to roll over but Nogueira keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nogueira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nogueira slows the pace down in half guard.
Finau keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nogueira is looking to take a break and control but Finau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Finau takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL#
Finau tries to keep at a distance but Nogueira has taken the fight into the clinch.
Finau is looking to control Nogueira 's arms but Nogueira gets an underhook and turns him. Now Finau has his back to the cage.
Finau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nogueira backwards. #BC2#
Finau manages to break the clinch.
Finau looks to land a left hand but Nogueira moved out of range nicely.
Finau lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Finau moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Nogueira dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vaai Finau's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Nogueira moves into the clinch successfully.
Nogueira working aggressively here.
Nogueira creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Finau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nogueira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Finau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nogueira misses with a hook. Finau ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Nogueira has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from Nogueira .
Nogueira scores a nice knee to the body.
Nogueira tries a knee to the head but Finau blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira lands a right hand.
Nogueira lands an uppercut.
Nogueira pushes Finau against the cage. Nogueira is working some dirty boxing. Nogueira pushes off with a quick right hook! Finau goes down! Finau tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Nogueira moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Nogueira ! |
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Event:
CFC 454: Fire v IsMore
Date: Jan 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Finau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Shogun Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva slips under a jab from Finau.
Silva seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva throws a lazy head kick
and Finau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Finau ducks down to avoid it.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Finau 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.#SUB#
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Finau can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Finau throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Finau won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Finau lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Finau can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Finau cracks Silva with a solid left hand.#T1#
Finau distracts Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Finau is aware though and is defending well.
Finau postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow. #SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Silva working for a triangle but Finau defends it easily.
Silva trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Finau distracts Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finau wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving. #SUB#
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Finau working some strikes from top position.
Finau 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. #SUB#
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Finau defends easily.
#SUB#
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Finau is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Finau working some strikes from top position.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Finau trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finau lands a couple of elbows.
Finau postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow. #SUB#
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Finau postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Finau connects with a couple of short punches.
Finau cracks Silva with a solid left hand.
Finau works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silva is looking to get back to full guard here but Finau has managed to pass to side control instead.
Finau wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Finau scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
Finau is chipping away with strikes.
Finau works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Finau taking a breather here.
Silva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Silva is trying to control. Finau wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finau gets back to full guard.
Silva won't allow Finau to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vaai Finau dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Finau scores with a four punch combination!
A jab from Silva misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Finau.
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Shogun Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Finau counters with an outside leg kick.
Silva ducks right into an uppercut from Finau.
Finau throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Silva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva is wriggling around but Finau manages to pass to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finau drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Finau takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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. Finau connects with a nice short shot to Silva's temple.
Finau has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1##SUB#
Silva looking for subs from the bottom but Finau mounts him!#SUB2#
Finau is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Silva can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Finau lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB2#
Finau has hold of Silva's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Silva manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Silva is looking to improve his position but Finau isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by Finau.
Finau is landing with some decent strikes but Silva is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#Silva is rocked!
Finau postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Silva badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Finau around the waist but Finau pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Finau is the winner by TKO! Finau jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vaai Finau!
A very excited looking Vaai Finau 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:
CWC 287 - Amsterdam
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Vaai Finau! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Jab Brown!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Finau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Finau darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.#TD#
Finau gets control of Brown's arms and successfully pulls guard. Finau will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Finau being controlled here, momentarily.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Finau.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finau is keeping the position for now.
Finau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Finau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finau pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Finau wants to sweep but no luck.
Finau is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finau (2) vs (0) Brown
Brown wants to improve his position but Finau is controlling well.
Finau is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Finau is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown wants to control but Finau is keeping busy.
#T2##SUB#
Finau seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Finau is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Finau is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Finau is looking for a kimura here.
Finau is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.#T3#
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Finau is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Finau wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Finau is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brown sees it coming and defends easily.
Brown trying to hold on to Finau's head to control him but Finau postures up.
#SUB#
Finau is working for a submission of some sort.
Brown trying to control here.
#T4#
Brown wants to improve his position but Finau is controlling well.
#SUB#
Finau is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Finau is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
#SUB#
Finau is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Finau is working away from the top position though.#T5##SUB#
Finau is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Finau is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Finau is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brown wants to control but Finau is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T6#
Brown desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown is positioning himself well to prevent Finau advancing to mount. #SUB#
Finau is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Finau is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Finau is stalling here. Brown is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Finau seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brown has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Finau (2) vs (4) Brown#T7#
Finau is trying to improve his position.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finau keeps working. #SUB2#
Brown tries for a kimura but Finau is defending well.
Finau is not content to let Brown control the position.
Finau tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T8#
Brown trying to control the position but Finau is working away.
Finau sneaks back into half guard.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Finau is working away.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Finau is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Brown is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Finau is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jab Brown!
Jab Brown decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 285 LA
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Eliott Leighton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Vaai Finau!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Leighton tries to keep at a distance but Finau has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Finau successfully pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Leighton drops back looking for a leg! Finau is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Finau manages to kick Leighton off! Leighton jumps back into Finau's guard.
Finau seems keen to control Leighton's posture.
Leighton won't allow Finau to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leighton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finau swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton trying to control the position from guard on top but Finau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Leighton 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. #T1##SUB#
Leighton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Finau is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Finau has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leighton (0) vs (2) Finau
Finau wants to control from the top but Leighton keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Leighton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Finau content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Leighton has locked up a guillotine! Leighton's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Finau is holding on here and Leighton must be using up a lot of energy. Finau has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Leighton gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eliott Leighton!
Eliott Leighton thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 279.5 - Rocky Horror Roll
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Don Lemieux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Vaai Finau!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Finau moves into range and clinches up with Lemieux.#TD2#
Finau gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lemieux (0) vs (2) Finau
Lemieux has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lemieux moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Finau avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Finau trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemieux wants to sweep here but Finau controlling him for the moment.
Finau trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Finau avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Finau pushes down on Lemieux's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lemieux moves into full guard.
#T1#
Lemieux working a defensive guard here.
Finau trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lemieux wants to sweep here but Finau controlling him for the moment.
Finau slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Finau preventing the sweep.
Finau controlling from the top position.
Finau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lemieux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finau wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving. #T2#
Lemieux is trying to hold Finau in close to prevent damage but Finau has managed to pass into half guard.
Lemieux is trying to maintain the position but Finau is very close to passing his half guard.
Lemieux is staying active underneath Finau, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Finau is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lemieux has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Finau is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Finau is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lemieux manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3##SUB#
Lemieux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Finau from controlling successfully.
Finau is stalling in the full guard.
Finau looking to pass the guard.
Finau trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Lemieux is trying to control the position but Finau postures up.
Finau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lemieux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lemieux is pulling down on Finau's head. It's preventing any offense from Finau, at least for the moment.#T4#
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Finau from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lemieux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lemieux keeping full guard, as Finau tries to pass.
Finau keeps trying to improve his position.
Lemieux lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (2) vs (2) Finau
Finau trying to keep a closed guard but Lemieux is proving a slippery customer.
Lemieux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finau swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Lemieux controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lemieux is fighting to break Finau's control of his arms but Finau is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lemieux looking to pass the guard.
Finau keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Finau is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T6#
Finau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lemieux trying to control but Finau is working from the bottom.
Lemieux stopping the sweep attempt from Finau.
Lemieux slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (5) vs (2) Finau
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finau is looking for a sweep.
Lemieux is looking to take a break and control but Finau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Finau tries to buck Lemieux off but Lemieux is having none of it.
Finau stops Lemieux from passing to mount.
Finau has one of Lemieux's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Lemieux happy to just control the position for now.
Lemieux trying to control the position but Finau is working away. #T8#
Finau is trying to control Lemieux's posture but Lemieux avoids it.
Lemieux content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lemieux trying to control the action but Finau is working from the bottom.
Finau regains half guard.#T9#
Finau trying to control from the bottom.
Lemieux wants to pass the guard but Finau is defending well.
Finau is trying to control but can't.
Finau is refusing to be controlled, as Lemieux sits in half guard. #T10#
Finau is concentrating on defense, preventing Lemieux from advancing position.
Lemieux trying to mount his opponent but Finau defends it.
Finau is trying to maintain the position but Lemieux is very close to passing his half guard.
Finau is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lemieux is staying active.
Finau is controlling Lemieux's trapped leg to prevent Lemieux from advancing to side control.
Lemieux is keen to just control but Finau is a slippery customer.#T11#
Finau is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Finau tries to get to full guard but Lemieux has control of the leg.
Lemieux keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Lemieux is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Finau has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lemieux wants to free his trapped foot but Finau is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12#
Finau is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Lemieux is working for a submission of some sort.
Lemieux looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lemieux is working hard here to advance position.
Finau is doing well to control the position and prevent Lemieux from advancing to side control.#T13#
Finau is looking for a sweep. Lemieux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Finau is controlling Lemieux's trapped leg to prevent Lemieux from advancing to side control.
Finau is not content to let Lemieux control the position.
Finau manages to get to full guard.
Lemieux is stalling in the full guard.
Finau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Lemieux stopping the sweep attempt from Finau.
Finau has his hands on Lemieux's head, controlling the position.
Finau keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Lemieux tries to free his leg and advance position but Finau is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lemieux is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lemieux takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Don Lemieux thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 274
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Derrick Lewis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Vaai Finau!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch but Finau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Finau clinches up against the cage.
Lewis tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Lewis pulls guard successfully.
Finau trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Lewis is trying to keep Finau in close.
Finau passes Lewis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Finau is trying to control the action in half guard but Lewis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lewis is looking for a sweep. Finau is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Finau is trying to work for a kimura but Lewis is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finau trying to control from Lewis's half guard. Lewis has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Finau from controlling successfully. #T1#
Finau's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Finau got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lewis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Finau has managed to get both his arms back between Lewis's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Lewis is looking for a triangle but Finau pushes his legs off easily.
Finau works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lewis is looking for a sweep. Finau is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Finau is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Finau is trying to work for a kimura but Lewis is defending well.
Lewis tries to roll over but Finau keeps him under control.#T2##SUB2#
Finau is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lewis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Finau. #SUB2#
Finau is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lewis has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Lewis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Finau is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lewis defends it well.
Finau seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lewis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB#
Lewis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Finau wants to work for an arm triangle but Lewis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Finau is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Finau is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Finau seems to be working for a kimura but Lewis defends the submission attempt.
Finau prevents Lewis from improving his position.#T4##SUB2#
Finau is looking for a kimura but Lewis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Finau to get the leverage.
Lewis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Finau is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Lewis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Finau wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Finau tries to free his leg and advance position but Lewis is retaining full guard. #T5#
Finau trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lewis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Lewis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Finau defends well.
Finau wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Lewis is controlling Finau's posture.
Finau controlling from the top position.
Finau sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lewis's guard. #T6#
Finau wants to take a breather but Lewis is having none of it. #SUB2#
Finau is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lewis is just riding it out for now. Finau eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Lewis is defending against the submission attempts here by Finau.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis is trying to maintain the position but Finau is very close to passing his half guard.
Finau prevents Lewis from improving his position.#SUB2#
Finau is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T7#
Lewis wants to control but Finau is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lewis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Lewis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Finau defends well.
Finau stands and throws Lewis's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lewis (0) vs (3) Finau
Lewis is looking to reverse the position.
Lewis is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Finau is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lewis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Finau looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T8##SUB2#
Finau tries for a kimura but Lewis is defending well. #SUB2#
Finau tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Finau has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lewis is looking to regain half guard here but Finau keeps moving and retains side control.
Finau is looking to take a break and control but Lewis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Finau tries for a kimura but Lewis is defending well. #T9##SUB2#
Finau wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lewis, who protects the arm well.
Finau is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lewis will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Finau is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lewis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Finau swings around for an armbar but Lewis sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Finau's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lewis (2) vs (3) Finau
Lewis won't allow Finau to sweep him here.
Finau is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lewis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finau swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Finau is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Finau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Finau looking for a sweep. Not yet Finau, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Finau holds on and takes a little breather.
Finau wants to sweep here but Lewis controlling him for the moment.
Lewis is looking to advance position but Finau has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lewis (2) vs (7) Finau#T11#
Finau takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Lewis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Finau.
Lewis sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Finau is looking for a kimura but Lewis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Finau to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Finau is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Finau is trying to control. Lewis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Finau trying to mount his opponent but Lewis defends it.
Lewis is looking to control Finau's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lewis avoid being mounted?#T12#
Finau is trying to control the action in half guard but Lewis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Finau is looking to advance position but Lewis won't allow it. #SUB2#
Finau is trying to work for a kimura but Lewis is defending well.
Finau wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working.
Finau tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lewis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Finau is working for a submission of some sort.
Lewis is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 88Fight Club Gym88.. 800pw (16 COACHES), so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Finau seems to be working for a kimura but Lewis defends the submission attempt.#T13#
Finau wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working. #SUB#
Lewis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lewis is staying active underneath Finau, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Lewis actively working from the bottom here.#T14#
Finau content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Finau seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lewis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Finau is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lewis! Score +3 for passing guard: Lewis (2) vs (10) Finau#SUB2#
Finau looking for a guillotine from mount but Lewis is having none of it. #SUB2#
Finau goes for an armbar but Lewis turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lewis. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lewis (4) vs (10) Finau
Lewis trying to control but Finau is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Finau wins on points by 10 to 4.
Vaai Finau seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 266
Date: Sep 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Frank Andersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Vaai Finau!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Finau stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Finau wants it to stay on the feet.
Andersson closes the distance and clinches up with Finau, looking for a takedown. Andersson pushes Finau against the cage but Finau circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andersson shoots in looking for a takedown but Finau manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Andersson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andersson tries for a takedown but Finau sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Andersson fails to land the takedown.
Frank Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Andersson gets tackled into the cage by Finau. Finau maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Finau pulls guard successfully.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Finau is keeping the position.
Finau wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finau keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Finau is pulling down on Andersson's head. It's preventing any offense from Andersson, at least for the moment.
Finau keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Andersson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Finau keeps moving.
Finau trying to control the position here.
Andersson won't allow Finau to sweep him here. #T2#
Andersson wants to control from the top but Finau keeps moving.
Finau trying to control the position.
Finau keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass.
Andersson 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.
Finau keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully. #T3#
Finau is trying to control the position but Andersson postures up.
Andersson being controlled here momentarily.
Finau wants to sweep but no luck.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finau looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finau swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finau can't keep his opponent in guard - Andersson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Finau is defending well.
Andersson is trying to control. Finau wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Andersson seems to be looking for submissions.
Andersson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Finau knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Andersson slows the pace down in half guard.
Andersson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finau keeps working.
Finau is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Finau holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Andersson is trying to control. Finau wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Andersson slows the pace down in half guard.
Finau trying to hold on to Andersson's head to control him but Andersson postures up.
Finau is looking to improve his position.
Andersson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Andersson wants to take a breather but Finau is having none of it. #T6#
Andersson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Andersson is trying to control the action in half guard but Finau is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Finau tries to get to full guard but Andersson has control of the leg.
Finau moves into full guard.
Andersson looking to pass the guard.
Andersson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T7#
Andersson trying to control but Finau is working from the bottom.
Finau is pulling down on Andersson's head to control his posture.
Andersson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Finau trying to keep a closed guard but Andersson is proving a slippery customer.
Andersson looking to sit in guard and control but Finau gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (0) vs (2) Finau#T8##SUB2#
Finau drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Andersson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Finau has Andersson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (2) vs (2) Finau
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andersson is one step ahead there.
Andersson advances to half guard.
Finau is pressing down on Andersson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Andersson content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Andersson won't allow Finau to sweep him here.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andersson trying to control but Finau is working from the bottom.
Finau wants to sweep here but Andersson controlling him for the moment.
Andersson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T10#
Finau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Finau keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Finau keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass.
Andersson pushing down on Finau's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Finau trying to control here.
Finau is holding on to half guard well.
Andersson is thwarting Finau's attempts to control the position.#T11#
Andersson controlling the action here.
Andersson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Finau does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Andersson is taking a breather. Finau 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.
Finau wants to improve his position but Andersson is controlling well.
Andersson is keen to just control but Finau is a slippery customer.
Andersson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T12#
Finau wants to control but Andersson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Finau wants to get back to full guard.
Andersson slows the pace down in half guard.
Finau controlling the position well.
Andersson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Finau is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Andersson wants to control but Finau is keeping him busy.
Andersson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Finau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Finau is controlling Andersson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Finau is looking to control Andersson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Finau avoid being mounted?
Andersson trying to control from half guard but Finau is working away.
Andersson controlling the action here.#T14#
Finau is trying to control but can't.
Finau is pressing down on Andersson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Andersson 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (5) vs (2) Finau
Andersson working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andersson takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Frank Andersson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CWC 248
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vaai Finau! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Guillo Perez !
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Finau clinches up with Perez and pushes him back against the ropes.#TD2#
Perez pulls guard.
Finau looking to sit in guard and control but Perez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finau (0) vs (2) Perez
Perez wants to pass the guard but Finau is keeping the position.
Finau wants to control the position but Perez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Finau is pressing down on Perez 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Finau is trying to keep Perez in close.
Perez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Finau (0) vs (5) Perez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez tries to move to mount but Finau blocks the move with his legs.
Finau can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Finau prevents Perez from moving into mount.
Perez takes a little break here. Finau wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Finau is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Perez is trying to get an arm triangle but Finau is defending well. #SUB2#
Perez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Perez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Perez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2##SUB2#
Perez is trying to get an arm triangle but Finau is defending well.
Perez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finau keeps working.
Finau is trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB2#
Perez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Finau has escaped the position, nice work there.
Finau is trying to control Perez 's posture but Perez avoids it.
Finau tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Finau (0) vs (7) Perez
Finau is squirming around, avoiding Perez 's attempts to control the action.
Perez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rough House. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Finau has given up his back. Will we see Perez going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Finau (0) vs (10) Perez
Finau trying to control the position but Perez manages to sink in the hooks. #T4##SUB2#
Perez working for the choke.
Finau turns into Perez and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finau (2) vs (10) Perez
Perez is trying to control the position but Finau postures up.
Finau trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finau passes into half guard.
Finau is just content to waste time from the top position. Perez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Finau looking to sit in guard and control but Perez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finau (2) vs (12) Perez
Perez is looking to pass into half guard but Finau pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Finau is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finau (4) vs (12) Perez #T5#
Perez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Finau's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finau (4) vs (14) Perez
Perez 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.
Perez won't allow Finau to sweep him here.
Perez trying to control but Finau is working from the bottom.
Perez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finau working a defensive guard here.
Perez looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Perez trying to control but Finau is working from the bottom. #T6##SUB2#
Perez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Perez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Perez wants to control from the top but Finau keeps moving.
Perez wants to pass the guard but Finau is keeping the position.
Finau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Finau lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finau (6) vs (14) Perez
Finau trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7##SUB#
Finau drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Perez dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finau (6) vs (16) Perez
Finau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Perez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perez is one step ahead there.
Perez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Finau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Perez passes Finau's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Perez seems to be looking for submissions.
Finau tries to roll over but Perez keeps him under control.
Finau regains full guard. Nicely done.
Perez trying to control but Finau is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Finau is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finau (8) vs (16) Perez
Finau is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T9#
Perez is trying to keep Finau in close.
Finau passes into half guard.
Perez trying to control but Finau postures up.
#SUB#
Finau is looking for a kimura but Perez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Finau to get the leverage.
Finau is keen to just control but Perez is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Perez looking for submissions off his back.
Perez is trying to maintain the position but Finau is very close to passing his half guard.#T10##SUB#
Finau is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Finau is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Perez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Finau.
Perez is staying active underneath Finau, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Perez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Finau is just content to waste time from the top position. Perez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Finau controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11#
Finau wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving.
Perez looking for a sweep. Not yet Perez , not yet.
Finau pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perez is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Perez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Finau pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perez is keeping the position for now.
Finau trying to control but Perez is working from the bottom.
Finau slips nicely into half guard.#T12#
Perez wants to improve his position but Finau is controlling well.
#SUB#
Finau is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Perez as he works his way to full guard.
Perez keeping moving, preventing Finau from controlling successfully.
Finau passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Finau (11) vs (16) Perez
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Perez wants to control but Finau postures up.
Finau wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perez keeps working. #T13##SUB#
Finau thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Finau advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Finau (13) vs (16) Perez
Finau looking to control but Perez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Finau is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Perez has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Perez ! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finau (13) vs (18) Perez
Finau seems keen to control Perez 's posture.#T14#
Perez advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Perez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Finau sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Perez is looking for a kimura but Finau is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Perez to get the leverage.
Finau gets full guard.
Perez wants to pass the guard but Finau is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finau is pulling down on Perez 's head. It's preventing any offense from Perez , at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Perez wins on points by 18 to 13.
A very excited looking Guillo Perez 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:
Do you find me sadistic
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finau gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT2#It looks like Vaai Finau has been cut.
Kong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Finau under the eye.
Finau misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Kong counters with a nice right hand that sends Finau toppling to the canvas! Finau scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kong finish him?!#ROC2#Finau is rocked!
Kong throws an uppercut from hell that sends Finau clean off his feet! He's out cold! Kong stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xafan Kong!
Xafan Kong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
See what happens larry
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finau closes this distance looking for a takedown but Van Wijnbergen circles away.
Van Wijnbergen loads up on a big right hand but Finau slips the punch.
Finau appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen lands a right hook to the body.
Van Wijnbergen stuns Finau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Finau lands a jab to Van Wijnbergen's midsection.
Finau tries to clinch but Van Wijnbergen is having none of it.
Vaai Finau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Van Wijnbergen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Wijnbergen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a looping left.
Finau throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Wijnbergen misses the target.
Van Wijnbergen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Finau under the eye.
Van Wijnbergen moves forwards but Finau connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Wijnbergen misses with a shot to the body
and Finau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Finau to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Finau.
#TD2#
Finau throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Van Wijnbergen was covering up waiting for the punch and Finau finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Finau lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Van Wijnbergen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Finau.
Finau scoring with punches to the head and body.
Van Wijnbergen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Finau on the ground.
Finau working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Finau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Wijnbergen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finau throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Wijnbergen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Van Wijnbergen keeping moving, preventing Finau from controlling successfully.
Finau postures up in Van Wijnbergen's guard and throws a big left but Van Wijnbergen blocks it.
Finau throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Finau landing some decent shots from guard.
Finau throws a big elbow that misses.
Finau throws a big right hand that misses.
Van Wijnbergen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Finau throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Wijnbergen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Van Wijnbergen slaps away a takedown attempt from Finau, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick but Finau moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen looks for the body kick but Finau saw that one coming.
Joels Van Wijnbergen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Wijnbergen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Finau. Finau obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Wijnbergen defending well as Finau loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Wijnbergen misses the target.
Van Wijnbergen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T3#
Finau moves out of range as Van Wijnbergen strikes.
Finau misses with an uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen slips a jab and a cross from Finau.
Finau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finau misses with a straight right.
Van Wijnbergen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Wijnbergen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Van Wijnbergen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice shot lands for Finau.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook to the side of Finau's head but Finau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finau takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Finau throws a hook but Van Wijnbergen blocks it.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to counter punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Finau blocks the leg kick.
Finau tries a head kick but it misses.
Finau takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T4#
Finau scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Wijnbergen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Wijnbergen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a left hand
letting Finau counter with a right hand.
Van Wijnbergen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finau.
Finau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Wijnbergen.
Finau misses with a takedown attempt
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joels Van Wijnbergen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vaai Finau.
Van Wijnbergen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2#
Finau closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Van Wijnbergen quickly recovers to half guard.
Finau missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Finau sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Wijnbergen defending well though.
Van Wijnbergen is not content to let Finau control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaai Finau dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Van Wijnbergen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A swing and a miss from Finau.
Van Wijnbergen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Finau misses.
A leg kick checked by Finau.
Finau has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice looking body kick.
Van Wijnbergen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Finau checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Finau throws an off balance right hand
and Van Wijnbergen counters with an inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen looks to land a body kick but Finau moved away.
Finau moves out of range of the body kick.
Van Wijnbergen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Wijnbergen throws a wild body kick that Finau sees coming a mile off.
Finau connects with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Finau. That's going to slow Van Wijnbergen down.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body punch but Finau moves out of range.
Finau misses with a straight right. #T1#
Finau slips a jab from Van Wijnbergen.
Vaai Finau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body punch but Finau moves out of range.
Finau lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Finau throws a front kick aimed at Van Wijnbergen's knee but Van Wijnbergen avoids it well.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to counter punch.
Van Wijnbergen throws out a loose jab but Finau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Finau checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Van Wijnbergen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen loads up on a big right hand but Finau slips the punch.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a right hand
enabling Finau to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Wijnbergen just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Wijnbergen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Finau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finau lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Finau.
Van Wijnbergen defending well as Finau loads up on a big left hand.
Van Wijnbergen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Finau uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Wijnbergen has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Finau.
Van Wijnbergen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T2#
Finau scores with a jab. Van Wijnbergen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Van Wijnbergen.
Finau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Finau scores with the left hand. Van Wijnbergen knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Wijnbergen ducks under a wild hook from Finau.
Finau avoids a kick to the body.
Finau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice jab there from Finau.
Finau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Wijnbergen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Wijnbergen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Finau moves out of range of the body kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws the kick towards the body but Finau avoids it.
Van Wijnbergen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Finau defending well as Van Wijnbergen loads up on a big left hand.
Finau has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Van Wijnbergen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Wijnbergen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T3#
Finau scores with a nice right hand.
Van Wijnbergen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#TD2#
Finau shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Finau was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Finau fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Finau tries to advance to mount but Van Wijnbergen denies him.
Van Wijnbergen is trying to control Finau's posture but Finau avoids it.
Finau throws an elbow but Van Wijnbergen slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finau in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Van Wijnbergen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Finau fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Van Wijnbergen is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
Finau looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Van Wijnbergen is avoiding damage well.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to regain half guard here but Finau keeps moving and retains side control.
Finau looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Van Wijnbergen is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by Finau.
Finau wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Wijnbergen keeps working. #SUB2#
Finau goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Van Wijnbergen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Finau but great work by Van Wijnbergen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finau is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Van Wijnbergen off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finau somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #SUB2#
Finau working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaai Finau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Finau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finau.
Finau is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Finau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finau defending well as Van Wijnbergen loads up on a big left hand.
Van Wijnbergen loads up on a big right hand but Finau slips the punch.
A big right from Finau misses.
Van Wijnbergen tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Wijnbergen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Finau. Finau obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD2#
Finau closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Van Wijnbergen did well to prevent Finau getting side control.
Vaai Finau has got the better of the ground game so far.
Finau misses with a head shot. Van Wijnbergen uses the momentum to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finau landing with the ground and pound.
Finau postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Finau is in close to Van Wijnbergen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Van Wijnbergen controls Finau momentarily but Finau frees himself.
Van Wijnbergen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Van Wijnbergen being controlled here, momentarily.
Van Wijnbergen is trying to keep Finau in close.
Finau working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Joels Van Wijnbergen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vaai Finau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#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.
Finau is stalling in the full guard.
Van Wijnbergen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Finau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Wijnbergen.
Good work by Finau as he checks the leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finau was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a shot to the body.
Finau lands a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van Wijnbergen.
Finau cracks Van Wijnbergen with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Van Wijnbergen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Finau lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Wijnbergen's head.
Finau with the inside leg kick.
Finau scores with a head kick. Van Wijnbergen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Finau lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Finau with a nice cross.
Left hook, right uppercut from Finau.
Van Wijnbergen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Finau moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finau scores with a nice strike.
Van Wijnbergen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Finau moves away from the strike by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finau moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Wijnbergen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Finau's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T4#
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook to the side of Finau's head but Finau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finau scores with a jab to the jaw.
Finau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Wijnbergen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Van Wijnbergen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Finau fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Wijnbergen on the side of the head.
Finau ducks under a wild hook from Van Wijnbergen.
Finau changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Finau ducks under a wild hook from Van Wijnbergen.
Finau feints a counter leg kick.
Finau throws a head kick that half lands.
Finau lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Van Wijnbergen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Finau lands a head shot.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a wild body shot.
Van Wijnbergen looks to land a body kick but Finau moved away.
Finau scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
Vaai Finau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Finau has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vaai Finau!
A relieved looking Vaai Finau thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
say hallo to my littlle friend
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Finau tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Finau fails with the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silva! But no joy.
Finau misses with a few strikes there.
Finau tries a low kick but Silva avoids it.
Finau looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Finau persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Finau's jab looks to have found its range, popping Silva under the eye.
Finau connects with a body shot.
Silva walks into a straight right hand from Finau.
Finau lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Finau lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Silva darts in and clinches Finau up against the cage.
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Finau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Finau has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Silva uses from the top position.
Silva wants to get up but he can't break Finau's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Silva preventing the sweep. #T1#
Finau is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Silva decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Silva tries to clinch there but Finau circles away.
Silva tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Finau counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Silva!
The strikes coming from Finau are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Silva takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Finau with the ground and pound but Silva regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Finau missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Finau wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Finau missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silva is trying to stand.
Finau winds up and cracks Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Finau.
Finau not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Finau trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva is staying active underneath Finau, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Finau wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Finau thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Finau looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Finau scores with a couple of nice shots.
Silva pushes Finau off looking to stand but Finau dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finau not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Finau throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Finau thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
Finau sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
Finau with the ground and pound but Silva uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Finau from controlling successfully.
Finau loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Finau prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
Finau throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Finau is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Finau is proving hard to escape from.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Finau holds on and takes a little breather.
Silva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Finau is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Finau is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vaai Finau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finau chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaai Finau 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#
Silva wants to land a leg kick but Finau is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Finau misses the target.
A head kick by Finau misses
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Vaai Finau has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
Donk. Finau catches Silva right on the button with a cross.
Finau paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vaai Finau is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva misses with a leg kick.
Finau cracks Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Finau shoots in and gets a takedown into Silva's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Silva manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Finau in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Silva with a knee to the head.
Finau tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
Silva tried to score with a low kick but Finau checks it.
Silva throws a low kick but Finau moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Finau misses with a shot to the body
and Silva counters with a good low kick that Finau was not able to check.
Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Finau should have avoided that one.
Finau throws a right hand that misses
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Finau is rocked!
Silva throws a pinpoint strike between Finau's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Finau crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Silva scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cairo Silva! |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 134
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glennville misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Finau counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Finau is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Glennville has managed to free his arm - good work.
Glennville really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Finau. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Finau is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Glennville is just riding it out for now. Finau eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Finau is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Glennville is just riding it out for now. Finau eventually gives up the hold.
Finau winds up and cracks Glennville with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finau controlling the pace. #T1#
Finau looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Glennville with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finau controlling the pace.
Finau is trying to control. Glennville wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice strikes from Finau there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Glennville can do anything to dispel that myth.
Finau takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Glennville is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Finau scores with a couple of nice shots.
Finau is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Finau lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC#Glennville is rocked!
Finau drops an elbow to the side of Glennville's head.
Glennville is still in real trouble! Can Finau finish him?
Finau is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Glennville is hurt! He's hurt bad - Finau fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Glennville from any more punishment! Congratulations to Finau! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vaai Finau!
During a confident post fight interview, Vaai Finau thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 129
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finau checks a low kick from Malone.
Malone with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Finau to score with a decent uppercut.
Malone scores with a jab to the jaw.
Finau missing with a left hand there. Malone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malone swings widly with a right hand
enabling Finau to counter with a crisp jab.
Finau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malone.
Finau looks to land a combination but Malone avoids it well. #CL#
Malone darts in and clinches Finau up against the cage.
Malone definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Finau slowing the pace effectively.
Finau keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Malone's efforts to push away.
A bit of stalling here from Finau.
Finau scores with a shoulder strike.
Finau controlling the action here for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Finau.
Finau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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#
Malone breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Malone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A leg kick checked by Finau.
Malone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Vaai Finau has been cut.
Finau keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Finau with a hook.
Malone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finau moves away.
Malone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Finau takes a swing at Malone's ribcage but misses.
John Malone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Finau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Finau throws a series of punches but Malone avoids them all with ease.
Finau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malone needs to keep his hands up - Finau had a free shot at his head there.
Malone moves to clinch but Finau breaks away
and Finau counters with a good low kick that Malone was not able to check.
Finau moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Finau scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finau sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malone defending well though.
Malone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Finau. #T2#
Finau misses with a head shot. Malone uses the momentum to regain guard.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Finau from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Finau's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Finau throwing strikes from guard but Malone blocks nicely.
Finau tries to free his leg and advance position but Malone is retaining full guard.
Malone wants to sweep but no luck.
Finau throws a big elbow that misses.
Malone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Malone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Malone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Finau lands a head shot.
Malone misses with a low kick.
Malone misses with a straight left.
Finau throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2#It looks like John Malone has been cut.
Finau misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Malone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Malone ducks right into an uppercut from Finau. #ROC2#Malone is rocked!
Malone misses with a looping left.
Malone wants to clinch.
Malone throws a body shot but no joy.
Finau clobbers Malone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oh Malone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Finau slips a straight right by Malone.
Malone gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Finau gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Malone is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vaai Finau!
Vaai Finau seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 117
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Finau drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dionisy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Finau accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Finau trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Finau wants to pass the guard but Dionisy is keeping the position.
Dionisy trying to control the position.
Dionisy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Finau wants to control from the top but Dionisy keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dionisy pulls Finau in to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finau throws a big elbow that misses.
Dionisy working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Finau has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cerberus Dionisy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A combination from Finau does no damage.
Dionisy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dionisy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dionisy misses with a low kick.
Finau tries a quick counter leg kick but Dionisy is wise to it.
We've been told by Dionisy's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dionisy slips a straight right by Finau.
An attempted straight right counter from Dionisy misses the target.
Finau throws a hook to the side of Dionisy's head but Dionisy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Dionisy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vaai Finau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dionisy connects with a body shot.
Dionisy takes one to the side of the head.
Finau throws a lazy right hand but Dionisy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finau throws a jab but it's blocked by Dionisy.
Dionisy swings for the body but Finau moves out of range.
Dionisy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Finau's head backwards.#CUT#
It looks like Vaai Finau has been cut.
Finau misses with a straight left.
Finau throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
The fighters circling - Finau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dionisy throws an overhand right that lands on Finau's shoulder, as Finau tries to avoid the shot.
Finau misses with a left hand
and Dionisy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Finau finds it's way through Dionisy's defenses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Finau, right into the meat.
Finau throws a jab when Dionisy was well out of range.
Finau lands a nice shot that snaps Dionisy's head back.
Finau loads up on a big right hand but Dionisy slips the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finau, as that shot connected.
Finau cracks Dionisy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Finau defending well as Dionisy loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Finau misses.
Finau lands a glancing blow to the side of Dionisy's head.
Finau buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3#
Finau closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dionisy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Finau thinking.
Dionisy throws a chopping leg kick but Finau manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Finau shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dionisy as he avoids it easily.
Finau throws the left hand but Dionisy avoids the punch easily.
Finau shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dionisy pinned against the cage. Dionisy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Finau moves out of range of the body kick from Dionisy.
Finau defending well as Dionisy loads up on a big left hand.
Dionisy walks into a stiff left hand from Finau.
Dionisy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL2#
Finau darts in and clinches Dionisy up against the cage.#T4#
Dionisy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Finaus head.
Dionisy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dionisy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Finau backwards.
Dionisy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Finau taking a breather.
Dionisy digs a right hand underneath Finau's ribcage. Finau let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finau trying to control the position but instead, Dionisy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Finau into the cage.#TD2#
Finau pulls guard successfully.
Finau trying to control the position.
Dionisy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Finau's guard.
Finau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaai Finau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vaai Finau's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dionisy throws a one two combo.
Dionisy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dionisy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finau moves away.
Finau lands with a right hand.
Dionisy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Finau checks it well.
Dionisy avoids the head kick by Finau.
Dionisy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dionisy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dionisy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Finau scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Finau 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dionisy throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big left from Finau misses.
Finau misses the jab.
Finau misses with a hook
and Dionisy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Finau is rocked!#T1#
Dionisy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Finau takes a step back to recover.
Dionisy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Finau.
Finau throws a looping overhand right but Dionisy ducks down to avoid it.
Finau is looking to slow Dionisy down with leg kicks.
Finau misses with a takedown attempt - Dionisy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dionisy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dionisy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Finau throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Dionisy takes the fight into the clinch.
Dionisy swings wildly with an uppercut but Finau uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Dionisy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finau backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dionisy.
Dionisy digs a right hand into Finau's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Finau's gas tank.
Finau is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dionisy struggles to land a body shot inside as Finau controls his hands.
Dionisy tries a body shot but Finau blocks it.
Dionisy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Finau backwards.
Dionisy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Finau takes a shot to the head.
Dionisy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Finau lands a shoulder strike.
Dionisy lands a left hand.
Dionisy lands a nice uppercut.
Finau is still on wobbly legs! Can Dionisy finish him?
Dionisy digs a right hand into Finau's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Finau's gas tank.
Finau seems to have recovered his senses.
Cerberus Dionisy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Dionisy.
Dionisy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dionisy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Dionisy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Finau.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dionisy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dionisy throws a big uppercut that drops Finau! More strikes from Dionisy and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Finau lies dazed against the cage as Dionisy celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cerberus Dionisy!
Our winner, Cerberus Dionisy, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Finau connects with a leg kick. Majere looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Majere misses with a jab, cross combination.
Majere misses with a low kick as Finau jumps back.
Finau throws out a loose jab but Majere uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Finau moves into range and clinches up with Majere.
Finau scores with a shoulder strike.
Majere goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Majere trying to land knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Majere has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Finau leaning against his opponent.
Majere throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Finau blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Majere throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finau holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Finau lands a body shot.
Majere gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Vaai Finau has been cut.
Finau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Finau displaying some good clinch control by pressing Majere up against the cage.#T1#
Majere trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Finau.
Finau is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Finau pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Finau jumps into guard, dragging Majere to the mat.
Majere tries to free his leg and advance position but Finau is retaining full guard.
Finau pulls Majere in close to his closed guard and prevents Majere from doing any damage or advancing position.
Majere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finau is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Finau seems keen to control Majere's posture.
Finau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Majere is one step ahead there.
Majere in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Finau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Finau wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Majere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Majere is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Majere.
Majere misses with a jab, cross combination.
Majere takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Majere with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Finau paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vaai Finau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Majere walks into a stiff left hand from Finau.
Finau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Majere wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Majere tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Finau showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Majere.
#T4#
Majere misses with a low kick.
Finau misses with a looping right.
Finau throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Finau instigates a clinch.
Majere lands a nice elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finau avoids the elbow strike from Majere, against the cage.
Majere missing with knees to the body.
Majere throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Finau stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Majere tries to land knees in the clinch but Finau avoids the damage to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Majere gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Finau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Finau misses its intended target. #TD2#
Finau shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Majere's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaai Finau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vaai Finau's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Majere throws a leg kick that is checked
and Finau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Finau scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Majere fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Finau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Majere throws out a leg kick but Finau moves out of range and Majere only half commits.
Finau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good work by Finau as he checks the leg kick.
Majere moves out of range as Finau throws a body kick.
Majere wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Finau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Finau scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finau getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Majere misses with a head kick.
Finau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Majere wants to clinch.#T1#
Finau throws a hook to the side of Majere's head but Majere sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Majere finds it's way through Finau's defenses.
Finau fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Majere.
Finau misses with a looping left.
Finau scores with a head kick. Majere tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Finau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Majere is looking to counter the offense by Finau and move into the clinch.
Finau checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Majere throws a wild body kick that Finau sees coming a mile off.
Finau buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Finau looks to land a left hand but Majere moved out of range nicely.
Finau looks for the body kick but Majere saw that one coming.
Finau throws a right and a left that Majere avoids nicely.
As Finau tries to get set, Majere tries to push him back and clinch up but Finau manages to avoid the attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Finau, right into the meat.
Finau misses with a straight right.
As Finau tries to get set, Majere tries to push him back and clinch up but Finau manages to avoid the attempt.
Finau tries to bum rush Majere with a series of wild strikes but Majere uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Finau blocks a low kick nicely.
Majere tries to clinch up but Finau circles away and keeps his distance.
Finau raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Majere.
Majere tries to counter by clinching up but Finau breaks away and moves out of range.
Vaai Finau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Majere loads up on a big right hand but Finau slips the punch.
Majere moves out of range as Finau throws a body kick.
Majere is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Finau.
Majere throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Majere moves out of range of the strikes.
Majere ducks under a wild hook from Finau.
Majere misses with a wild combination.
Finau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Majere.
Majere looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Majere ducks under a wild hook from Finau.#T3#
Majere misses with a few strikes there.
An inside leg kick lands from Finau.
Finau throws an overhand right that lands on Majere's shoulder, as Majere tries to avoid the shot.
Majere is looking to counter the offense by Finau and move into the clinch.
Majere with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#TD2#
Finau scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Majere sneaks out the side door and pushes Finau away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Finau feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Majeres jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick from Finau.
Finau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Majere.
Majere 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.
Majere misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Majere instigates a clinch.
Majere with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Finau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4#
Finau stalling against the cage.
Finau slows down the pace here.
Finau avoids a wild elbow strike from Majere.
Majere landing knees to the body.
Majere with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Finau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Majere with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Finau is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Finau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaai Finau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vaai Finau'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Majere throws a jab when Finau was well out of range.
Caramon Majere is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Finau missing with a left hand there. Majere was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Majere has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Finau.
Majere uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finau.
Majere swinging wildly here.
Jab by Finau.
Finau scores with a head kick.
Finau dips to his left and cracks Majere with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finau lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Majere at a distance.
Finau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Majere tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finau swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Finau clinches up with Majere and pushes him back against the cage.
Finau drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1#
Finau lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Majere.
Finau has Majere pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Majere takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Majere using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Finau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Finau takes an elbow to the temple.
Majere blocks an uppercut.
Majere misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Finau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Majere showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finau.
As Finau tries to get set, Majere tries to push him back and clinch up but Finau manages to avoid the attempt.
Vaai Finau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Majere avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Finau moves into the clinch successfully.
Majere throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Majere lands a damaging elbow.
Majere scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
That has opened up Vaai Finau's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Majere lands a good knee to the midsection. Finau won't want to take too many of those.
With the fighters up against the cage, Majere throws an elbow but misses.
Finau avoids a wild elbow strike from Majere.
Caramon Majere has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Majere misses with an elbow strike.
Caramon Majere has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Finau holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Majere is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Finau is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Majere fails to land.
Majere throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Majere.
Majere gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Majere goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Finau.
Finau blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Majere has a couple of punches blocked by Finau.
#T4#
Finau has Majere pressed against the cage.
Majere throws an elbow but it misses.
Finau goes for a takedown attempt but Majere pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Finau scores with a takedown into Majere's guard.
Majere being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Majere throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vaai Finau.
I've got Finau 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 Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vaai Finau!
During a confident post fight interview, Vaai Finau thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RapidFC 67
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
McSulley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Finau throws a poor cross that misses
and McSulley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd cheers as McSulley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Finau doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#
It looks like Vaai Finau has been cut.
McSulley thuds his right hand into Finau's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McSulley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Finau takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McSulley misses with the body kick
and Finau counters with a nice uppercut.
Finau misses with an uppercut
and McSulley counters with an inside leg kick.
McSulley moves away from the strike by Finau.
Finau throws an overhand right that lands on McSulley's shoulder, as McSulley tries to avoid the shot.
McSulley has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Finau connects with a good right hand that stumbles McSulley. McSulley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Finau checks a leg kick nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McSulley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McSulley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finau.
Finau loads up on a big right hand but McSulley slips the punch.
McSulley ducks under a wild hook from Finau.
Finau throws a low kick but McSulley avoids it.
McSulley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Finau misses with a straight right.
John McSulley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McSulley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Finau throws a hook but McSulley avoids it easily.
McSulley cracks Finau with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from McSulley.
Finau takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Finau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finau checks the leg kick.
Finau throws a right hand that misses
and McSulley counters with a stiff right hand.
McSulley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Finau shoots in and gets a takedown into McSulley's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McSulley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finau wants to control from the top but McSulley keeps moving.
Finau is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
McSulley keeping moving, preventing Finau from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing that Finau has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Finau throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Finau throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Finau has gone for a leg lock! McSulley slips out almost immediately though and dives into Finau's guard.#REVB#
Finau looking to hit a scissor sweep but McSulley is one step ahead there.
Finau looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
McSulley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Finau has McSulley pulled in close to control his posture.
Finau bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McSulley's guard. #REVR#
Finau postures up in McSulley's guard and throws a big left but McSulley blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McSulley can't keep his opponent in guard - Finau advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Finau sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McSulley defending well though.
McSulley wants to improve his position but Finau is controlling well.
Finau wants to free his trapped foot but McSulley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finau missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Finau 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.
Finau controlling the action here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McSulley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Finau is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McSulley regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John McSulley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vaai Finau's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Finau connects with a single shot there.
McSulley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Finau fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McSulley, pushing him back against the cage.
McSulley lands a left hand.
Finau tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McSulley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by McSulley.
Finau takes a shot to the head.
Finau displaying some good clinch control by pressing McSulley up against the cage.
McSulley trying to control the position but instead, Finau has worked for underhooks and has pushed McSulley into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSulley can't find room to land a body shot as Finau controls the action.
McSulley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McSulley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Finau is keeping busy.
Finau tries to pull guard but McSulley won't allow it.
#T1#
McSulley pushes Finau back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finau has had enough of the clinch but McSulley keeps him there for the moment.
McSulley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finau backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Finau misses with the head strike.
McSulley digs a right hand into Finau's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Finau's gas tank.
McSulley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McSulley misses with a punch to the body.
McSulley lands with a right to the head.
McSulley can't find room to land a body shot as Finau controls the action.
McSulley lands with a light punch inside.
McSulley tries to throw a body punch but Finau avoids it by throwing McSulley back against the cage.
McSulley lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McSulley.
Finau gets through McSulley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McSulley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Finau stalling the fight.
McSulley misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from McSulley fails to land.
Finau has a couple of punches blocked by McSulley.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Finau swings wildly with an uppercut but McSulley uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finau is struggling to control the position.
Finau is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from McSulley.
McSulley can't find room to land a body shot as Finau controls the action.
McSulley lands a shoulder strike.
John McSulley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Finau throws a punch but it's blocked by McSulley.
McSulley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
McSulley lands a body punch.
Finau prevents a body shot from McSulley.
McSulley throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McSulley misses with a punch to the body.
McSulley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from McSulley - that landed with a thud.
McSulley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Finau blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from McSulley.
McSulley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McSulley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McSulley lands a hook that snaps the head of Finau backwards.
McSulley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Finau backwards. #ROC2#
Finau is rocked!
McSulley working aggressively here.
Oh Finau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McSulley misses with a body punch.
McSulley controlling the action here for a moment.
Finau tries to work over McSulley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
McSulley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Finau up against the cage.
Finau seems to have got his legs back now.
Finau jumps guard but McSulley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vaai Finau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finau is trying to break free.
McSulley avoiding damage.
Finau stalls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Finau.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McSulley stalling.
Finau stalling in the clinch.
McSulley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McSulley working aggressively here.
Finau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McSulley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vaai Finau's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Finau throws a big shot that misses.
Finau slips under a jab from McSulley.
Finau attempts a counter takedown but McSulley avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Finau closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Finau lands a shoulder strike.
Finau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McSulley lands an uppercut.
Finau tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McSulley smiles and moves away.
Finau looks to land a right hand but McSulley moved out of range.
Finau throws out a loose jab but McSulley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finau feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McSulley's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Finau throws a hook to the side of McSulley's head but McSulley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McSulley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Finau moves away from the strike by McSulley.
Finau throws a head kick but McSulley moves out of range.
McSulley flicks out a counter leg kick but Finau steps away.
McSulley misses with a looping left.
McSulley blocks a head kick by Finau.
#T1#
McSulley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finau.
A big right from Finau misses.
Vaai Finau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McSulley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McSulley throws a leg kick which misses Finau's front leg but catches the back leg as Finau tries to avoid it.
John McSulley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McSulley misses with an uppercut.
Finau is looking to counter with a body kick.
McSulley avoids the head kick by Finau.
McSulley throws a hook but Finau blocks it.
McSulley throws a sloppy head kick and Finau moves out of range easily.
Finau avoids a punch combination nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Finau.
McSulley defending well as Finau loads up on a big left hand.
Finau throws a leg kick
and McSulley counters with a nice uppercut.
Finau throws a sloppy head kick and McSulley moves out of range easily.
Vaai Finau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McSulley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McSulley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finau looks to land a right hand but McSulley moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McSulley cracks Finau with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Finau throws a lazy uppercut
and McSulley counters with a low kick, right behind Finau 's knee.
Finau takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Finau 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.
McSulley scores with a nice right hand.
McSulley thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick lands from Finau.
McSulley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice shot lands for McSulley.
Finau cracks McSulley with a good jab.#T3##CL#
Finau moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from McSulley fails to land.
Finau is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Finau has a couple of punches blocked by McSulley.
Finau is trying to stall.
McSulley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Finau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McSulley slowing the pace effectively.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Finau as McSulley tries to tie him up.
McSulley swings wildly with an uppercut but Finau uses good head movement to avoid it.
McSulley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Finau stalling in the clinch.
McSulley blocking some punches.
McSulley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Finau misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Finau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Finau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McSulley!
McSulley steps in with a hook that catches Finau right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! McSulley follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Finau looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John McSulley!
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Event:
RapidFC Tokyo 42
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Finau tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Nelson misses its intended target.
Nelson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nelson slips a straight right by Finau.
Nelson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nelson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nelson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nelson avoids the head kick by Finau.
Nelson slips under a jab.
Finau comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nelson lands with a nice body punch.
Finau ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.
Finau needs to keep his hands up - Nelson had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finau misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Finau throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nelson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Finau is in Nelson's guard.
Finau makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a triangle but Finau pushes his legs off easily.
Nelson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Finau. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nelson is trying to control the position but Finau postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Finau haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've been hearing that Finau has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Finau is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Finau advances to half guard.
Nelson trying to control from the bottom.
Finau takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Finau lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Finau working over Nelson with some ground and pound. Nelson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Finau trying to control the pace.
Finau drops an elbow to the side of Nelson's head.
Finau winds up and cracks Nelson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Finau working over Nelson with some ground and pound. Nelson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nelson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Finau with a nice head shot there.
Finau working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Finau is working Nelson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC#
Nelson is rocked!
Finau stands up over Nelson, holding on to his feet. Finau throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Nelson is out cold! Finau lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vaai Finau!
Vaai Finau thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RapidFC Tokyo 38
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Boitsov connects with a single shot there.
Finau throws a nice looking combination but Boitsov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boitsov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Finau can pounce on him.
Boitsov misses the jab.
Boitsov misses with a straight left. #TD#
Finau shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Boitsov is trying to defend but Finau finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Boitsov wants to improve his position but Finau is controlling well.
We've been hearing that Finau has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Boitsov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Finau passes into side control!
Finau scores with a couple of short elbows.
Finau will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boitsov struggling a bit here.
Boitsov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Finau's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boitsov wants to control but Finau is keeping busy.
#T1#
Finau drops an elbow to the side of Boitsov's head.
Finau prevents Boitsov from improving his position.#SUB2#
Boitsov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Finau pulls his head out easily.
Boitsov taking some punishment here, with Finau in his half guard.
Finau drops an elbow to the side of Boitsov's head.
Finau seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boitsov is looking for a sweep. Finau is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Finau wants to control but Boitsov is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Boitsov actively working from the bottom here.
Finau lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2##SUB2#
Boitsov actively working from the bottom here.
Finau winds up and cracks Boitsov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Finau prevents Boitsov from improving his position.
Finau is thwarting Boitsov's attempts to control the position.
Finau scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Finau takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Boitsov is trying to maintain the position but Finau is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Finau working Boitsov over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Finau there.
Finau is stalling here. Boitsov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Finau seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Boitsov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Finau parries the strikes from Boitsov easily there. Boitsov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Finau to escape.
Boitsov is working Finau over with some ground and pound from side control.
Finau wants to control but Boitsov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finau avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Boitsov.
Boitsov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Finau to see if he's OK.
Finau tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boitsov misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
Boitsov misses with the ground and pound.
Boitsov in side control, throwing shots but Finau defends.
Boitsov working the ground and pound but Finau is defending the strikes.
Finau takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Boitsov scoring with punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finau tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Boitsov.
Finau is trying to control Boitsov's posture but Boitsov avoids it.
Boitsov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Finau parries the strikes from Boitsov easily there. Boitsov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Finau to escape.
#SUB2#
Boitsov is trying to get an arm triangle but Finau is defending well.
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 Vaai Finau will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Finau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finau looks to land a left hand but Boitsov moved out of range nicely.
Finau throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dmitry Boitsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finau staying out of range there.
It looked like Finau wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Finau fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Boitsov to the ground. Finau is now in Boitsov's guard.#SUB2#
Boitsov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Finau gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Finau landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Finau has gone for a leg lock! Boitsov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Finau's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boitsov wants to control from the top but Finau keeps moving. #T1#
Boitsov postures up in Finau's guard and throws a big left but Finau blocks it.
Boitsov throwing strikes from guard but Finau blocks nicely.
Boitsov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boitsov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boitsov won't allow Finau to sweep him here.
Finau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boitsov throwing strikes from guard but Finau blocks nicely.
Finau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boitsov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Finau wants to sweep here but Boitsov controlling him for the moment.
Boitsov forces his way into half guard.
Boitsov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boitsov thows a huge punch but Finau dodges it nicely.
Finau trying to control but Boitsov postures up.
Finau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Finau taking some punishment here, with Boitsov in his half guard.
Boitsov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Finau trying to hold on to Boitsov's head to control him but Boitsov postures up.
Boitsov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #CUT2#
It looks like Vaai Finau has been cut.#T3#
Boitsov wants to control but Finau is keeping him busy.
Boitsov misses with a head shot. Finau uses the momentum to regain guard.
Finau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boitsov.
Boitsov trying to move into half guard but instead Finau has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Finau lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Boitsov has his foot on Finau's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Finau works his way back into a safe position though.
Boitsov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Finau landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Finau drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Boitsov dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Boitsov postures up and lands a big shot to Finau's brow. #T4#
Boitsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Finau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finau wants to sweep here but Boitsov controlling him for the moment.
Boitsov looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Boitsov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Finau manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boitsov has Finau in his guard.#REVR#
Finau content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boitsov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Finau wants to control from the top but Boitsov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dmitry Boitsov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vaai Finau's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Boitsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boitsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boitsov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Boitsov throws a big shot that misses.
Finau's corner calls for a 1-2. Finau obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A lazy left from Finau finds it's target.
Boitsov catches Finau with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boitsov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Finau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finau misses with a wild combination.
Boitsov cracks Finau with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boitsov slips a jab and a cross from Finau.
Boitsov misses with a hook.
Finau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finau slips a straight right by Boitsov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Boitsov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Finau to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Finau chips away with some ground and pound.#T1##SUB2#
Boitsov has his feet on Finau's thighs here. He's pushed Finau off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Finau screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dmitry Boitsov!
Dmitry Boitsov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 33
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Kurtev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Finau.
A lazy left from Finau finds it's target.
Finau thuds his shin into the meat of Kurtev's side.
Kurtev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Kurtev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurtev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kurtev wants to take a breather but Finau is having none of it.
Finau tries to roll over but Kurtev keeps him under control.
Kurtev is stalling here. Finau is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kurtev seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Finau has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Finau landing a few strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finau lands a decent elbow from side control.
Finau working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Finau lands some shots froms side control.
Finau avoids the strikes from the bottom by Kurtev.
Kurtev is not content to let Finau control the position. #T1#
Finau cracks Kurtev with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finau working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kurtev is working to avoid the ground and pound but Finau connects with a decent elbow.
Finau trying to control the position but Kurtev is working away. #SUB#
Finau working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've been hearing that Finau has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Finau lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kurtev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Finau. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Finau in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kurtev is trying to control Finau's posture but Finau avoids it. #SUB#
Finau looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Finau scores with punches from side control. #T2#
Finau working the ground and pound from side control.
Kurtev is looking for a sweep.
Kurtev 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.
Kurtev seems a little lost for a moment, as Finau dominates the positioning.
Kurtev is trying to get back to half guard.
Finau wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurtev keeps working.
Finau avoids the strikes from the bottom by Kurtev.
Kurtev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kurtev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Finau there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finau takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kurtev is trying to control but Finau passes into side control!
Finau working the ground and pound. #T3#
Finau lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Finau scores with a couple of short elbows.
Finau working the head and body with strikes.
Finau scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kurtev to see if he's OK.
Kurtev tries to buck Finau off but Finau is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kurtev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Finau is chipping away with strikes.
#ROC#
Kurtev is rocked!
Kurtev struggling a bit here.
Finau working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kurtev wants to control but Finau postures up.
Finau working the head with strikes.
Kurtev throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Kurtev is looking for a sweep.
Finau blocks the strikes from Kurtev.
Finau landing strikes.
Finau wants to control but Kurtev is keeping him busy. #T4#
Finau lands a nice forearm strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finau working the ground and pound.
Finau works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kurtev can't do much from the bottom here.
Kurtev takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Finau scores with punches from side control.
Finau scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kurtev to see if he's OK.
Finau working the head with strikes.
Kurtev is still in real trouble! Can Finau finish him?
Kurtev wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Kurtev seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Finau wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kurtev, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Finau is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kurtev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Check out the look on Finau's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaai Finau dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A jab lands there for Finau.#KD#
Finau lands a high kick to the side of Kurtev's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Finau dives into guard, looking to finish.
Finau with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Finau with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Finau lands a couple of elbows.
Finau 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.
Kurtev looking to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Kurtev has an active guard here but Finau has managed to pass into half guard.
Finau drops an elbow to the side of Kurtev's head.
Finau winds up and cracks Kurtev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kurtev wants to control but Finau is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Finau lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kurtev flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Finau lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kurtev misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T1#
Finau looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kurtev throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ground and pound from Finau.
Finau takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Kurtev is defending against the submission attempts here by Finau.
Kurtev is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Kurtev is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Finau has hold of Kurtev's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kurtev manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kurtev throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T2#
Kurtev working to try and regain half guard.
Finau blocks Kurtev's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #SUB#
Finau looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Finau lands a couple of good shots and Kurtev has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kurtev trying to control the action but Finau just sinks the hooks in.
Kurtev wants to escape the position.
Finau scores with punches to the body. #SUB#
Kurtev showing good submission defense here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
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!
Kurtev tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Finau lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Finau drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Kurtev is in real trouble here! Finau lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Finau is delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vaai Finau!
Vaai Finau decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 26
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Finau cracks the inside of Rabbitte's front leg.
Finau buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Finau throws an overhand right that lands on Rabbitte's shoulder, as Rabbitte tries to avoid the shot.
Finau scores with a jab to the head.
Finau fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rabbitte on the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Paul Rabbitte has been cut.
Rabbitte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Finau.
Finau looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Finau gets a double leg takedown into Rabbitte's guard.
Finau landing some decent shots from guard.
Finau with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Rabbitte is looking for a triangle but Finau pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rabbitte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finau is one step ahead there.
Finau looking to sit in guard and control but Rabbitte gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Rabbitte wants to stand and escape but instead Finau has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Rabbitte preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Finau with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rabbitte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finau is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Finau thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Finau throws an elbow that misses. Rabbitte uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Finau's guard. Nice move by Rabbitte!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rabbitte avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Rabbitte is fighting to break Finau's control of his arms but Finau is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rabbitte must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rabbitte postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Finau pulls Rabbitte in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Rabbitte throws an elbow that misses. Finau uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rabbitte's guard. Nice move by Finau!#REVR#
Finau won't allow Rabbitte to sweep him here.
Rabbitte has his hands on Finau's head, controlling the position.
Finau throwing strikes from guard but Rabbitte blocks nicely.
Finau connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Rabbitte is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rabbitte avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Finau throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rabbitte works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Finau with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Finau connects with a couple of short punches.
Rabbitte trying to control the position.
Rabbitte utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Finau's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Finau 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rabbitte working a defensive guard here.
Finau is working Rabbitte over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaai Finau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Rabbitte's cut.
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#
Finau misses with a few strikes there.
Finau works the jab nicely.
Finau lands with a kick to the temple. Rabbitte shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A nice leg kick lands there from Finau.
Rabbitte checks a leg kick.
Finau takes a swing at Rabbitte's ribcage but misses.
Rabbitte is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Finau with a body shot.
Finau connects with a nice looking jab.
Finau doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Finau connects with an inside leg kick.
Finau throws a head kick that half lands.
Finau slips a straight right by Rabbitte.
Finau tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finau swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Rabbitte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Finau misses with a straight left.
Rabbitte lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Finau shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rabbitte is trying to defend but Finau finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Finau is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Finau lands with a punch from half guard.
Finau wants to control but Rabbitte is keeping him busy.
Finau takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Finau landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rabbitte looks like he's trying to stand up.
Finau wants to control but Rabbitte is keeping him busy.
Rabbitte felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Rabbitte trying to control but Finau postures up.
Finau winds up and cracks Rabbitte with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Finau stops Rabbitte from getting back to his feet.
Finau is nestled in close to Rabbitte, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Finau drops an elbow to the side of Rabbitte's head.
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!
Finau looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rabbitte with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Finau lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Finau.
Finau working Rabbitte over with strikes.
Finau is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#
Rabbitte is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Paul Rabbitte's cut even more.
Finau lands a big elbow - Rabbitte is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Finau!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vaai Finau!
A very excited looking Vaai Finau 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:
RapidFC 41
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Finau is looking to score with low kicks.
As Finau looks to move away, Jackson throws a big counter combo but Finau just gets out of the way.
Finau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finau throws a head kick that misses
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Finau.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Finau gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Finau looking to stall.
Finau tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jackson stalling the fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson has Finau pushed against the cage.
Finau is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Finau lands a left hand.
#T1#
Finau prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Finau manages to break the clinch.
Jackson slips a straight right by Finau.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Finau darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Finau lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Jimmy Jackson has been cut.
Finau loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vaai Finau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Finau shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Finau's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Finau looks to move away, Jackson throws a big counter combo but Finau just gets out of the way.
Finau tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Finau displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Finau. #T2#
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Finau.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Finau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
Finau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finau misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson moves out of range as Finau strikes.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Finau manages to avoid it.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Finau takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Finau takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Finau scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Finau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Finau lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Finau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Finau scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jackson 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.
Finau misses with an uppercut.
Finau lands with a kick to the ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finau, as that shot connected.
Finau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Finau lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Finau lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finau throws a lazy body kick
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Finau.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Finau lands a head kick!
Jackson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Finau throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Finau. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Finau.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaai Finau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
The crowd cheers as Finau lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
Finau lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Finau throws a head kick that misses.
Finau misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Finau.
Finau throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.
Finau tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Finau looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vaai Finau seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Finau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Finau moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Finau misses the target.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Finau scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jackson throws a hook but Finau blocks it.
Finau changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Finau throws a big shot that misses.
Finau misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jimmy Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finau.
Finau throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Finau manages to avoid it.#T2#
Finau cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Finau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Finau manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Finau misses its intended target.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Finau swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Finau.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Finau shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Finau showed some decent athleticism there.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Finau thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Finau seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.
Jackson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3#
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Finau keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Finau trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finau stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Finau trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finau is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson has Finau pulled in close to control his posture.
Finau postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Finau throwing strikes but missing.
Finau stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Finau fails with a takedown attempt.
Finau lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaai Finau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Finau throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Finau as he connects with a hook.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finau throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Finau looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Finau throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Finau scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Finau fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Finau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Finau misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Finau cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Finau throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. Finau didn't expect that.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Finau on the ground.
Finau looking to control.
Finau keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Finau trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Finau 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.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson is fighting to break Finau's control of his arms but Finau is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Finau wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Vaai Finau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Finau is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Finau wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Finau is pulling down on Jackson's head. It's preventing any offense from Jackson, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Finau as he connects with a hook.
Finau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Finau finds it's way through Jackson's defenses. #T3#
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Finau had a free shot at his head there.
Finau's corner calls for a 1-2. Finau obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Finau wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs.
Jackson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A big left from Finau misses.
Finau swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Finau misses with a straight left.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Finau wants to clinch.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Finau.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Finau manages to avoid it.#T4#
Finau connects with a solid leg kick.
Finau cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Jimmy Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good leg kick by Finau there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Finau throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Finau.
Finau loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Finau on that attempt.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Finau smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Finau.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finau's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Finau jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vaai Finau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Finau 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vaai Finau!
After winning the bout, Vaai Finau 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:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 16
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Finau scores with the left hand. Makres knows he should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Finau.
Finau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makres is looking for a counter combo.
Finau dips to his left and cracks Makres with an uppercut!
Nice straight punches there by Finau. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Finau.
Finau is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Finau, right into the meat.
Sloppy strikes from Finau. Those never looked like landing.
Finau throws a big shot that misses.
Finau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finau looks to land a right hand but Makres moved out of range.
Vaai Finau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makres avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Finau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decent striking displayed by Finau there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Finau. #T1#
Makres ducks under a wild hook from Finau.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finau. Makres does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finau lands a head kick. Makres smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Finau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Finau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Finau misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Makres misses its target.
Makres looks to land a right hand but Finau moved out of range.
Finau throws a low kick, looking for Makres's leg but Makres calmly moves out of range.
A big right from Makres misses.
Makres takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Finau scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Finau misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Makres on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finau attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Makres. Finau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finau with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice sprawl there from Makres as Finau shoots in.
Makres slips under a jab.
Finau looks to land a right hand but Makres moved out of range.
Nice shot lands for Finau.
A leg kick checked by Makres.
It looked like Makres wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Makres walks into a straight right hand from Finau.
Makres throws a lazy right hand but Finau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finau misses with a looping left.
Makres is looking to counter with a body kick.
Finau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Makres has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Finau connects with a jab.
Makres moves out of range as Finau strikes.
As Finau looks to move away, Makres throws a big counter combo but Finau just gets out of the way.
Finau fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Finau blocks the leg kick.
Finau swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Makres is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Finau shoots in for a double leg but Makres sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
John Makres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vaai Finau.
Finau ducks right into an uppercut from Makres. #CUT#
It looks like Vaai Finau has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Makres.
Makres lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Finau circles away quickly and effectively.
Finau is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Makres had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Finau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makres.
Makres takes a kick to the side of the head.
Makres tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Finau releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Finau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Finau throws a head kick but Makres moves out of range.
Makres swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finau works over Makres's head and body with a nice combination.#T4#
Finau misses with a head kick.
Makres is looking for a counter combo.
Makres looks to land a right hand but Finau moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makres is looking to slow Finau down with leg kicks.
Makres misses with a left hand
and Finau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makres looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A lazy left from Finau finds it's target.
Finau connects with a solid leg kick.
Finau throws a jab but it's blocked by Makres.
Finau misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Makres misses its target.
Finau will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Makres keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Finau throws a looping overhand right but Makres ducks down to avoid it.
John Makres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finau showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makres.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaai Finau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vaai Finau's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Makres avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Makres might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Finau.
Makres is looking to counter punch.
Finau throws a sloppy head kick
and Makres counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Makres takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL2#
Finau instigates a clinch.
Finau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makres working hard to break the clinch.
Makres holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Finau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Makres.
A short left from Finau.
Makres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Finau is looking to control Makres's arms but Makres gets an underhook and turns him. Now Finau has his back to the cage.
Makres stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Makres breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Makres scores with a shot to the body.
Finau dives in and grabs Makres's left leg, looking for a takedown. Makres pushes down on Finau's head and hops out.
Finau is breathing heavily.
Finau misses with a low kick.
Makres was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Finau throws a jab when Makres was well out of range.
Makres stuffs the takedown.
Makres fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makres looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Makres slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Finau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makres.
And Makres counters with a quick kick to the body but Finau blocks it.
Finau connects with a crisp jab.
Finau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finau throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Makres.
Some wild striking there from Finau.
#T2#
Makres with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makres swinging wildly here.
Donk. Finau catches Makres right on the button with a cross.
Makres takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Finau ducks under a wild hook from Makres.
Finau looks to clinch #KD#
and Makres counters with a nice right hand that sends Finau toppling to the canvas! Finau scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Makres finish him?!#ROC#
Finau is rocked!
Finau takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Finau is still on wobbly legs! Can Makres finish him?
Finau doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Makres thuds a left hand into Finau's body.
Makres seems to be stalking Finau here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Finau drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Makres!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, John Makres made sure he mentioned Dark Knight Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Augusto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Finau momentarily.
Finau is trying hard to land a takedown here. Augusto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Augusto stuffs the takedown attempt from Finau. Finau gets slowly back to his feet.
Augusto throws a combination. Finau tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Vaai Finau has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Augusto.
Augusto ducks under a wild hook from Finau.
Augusto closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Finau out cold! Finau corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anton Augusto!
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