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Event:
WPFC 42 - New Year, Same Blood
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Soprano stalks Bonaduce and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bonaduce's face. Bonaduce staggers backwards, shaken.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bonaduce crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Soprano - the referee stops the clock and Bonaduce gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Soprano. Bonaduce manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bonaduce throws a head kick that misses.
As Bonaduce backs off Soprano throws a huge counter combo but Bonaduce manages to avoid it all.
Bonaduce is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Soprano.
Soprano tries to clinch there but Bonaduce circles away.
Bonaduce is looking for a counter combo.
Soprano tries to clinch up but Bonaduce circles away and keeps his distance.
Soprano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bonaduce showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Soprano.
Bonaduce throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Soprano scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Bonaduce clinches up against the cage.
Bonaduce lands an elbow just above Soprano 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Marco Soprano has been cut.
Soprano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Soprano misses with an elbow over the top.
Bonaduce stalls.
Bonaduce controlling the action here for a moment.
Bonaduce seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T1#
Bonaduce prevents Soprano from breaking the clinch.
Bonaduce lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bonaduce landing knees to the body.
Soprano is trying to break free.
Soprano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Soprano throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bonaduce lands a damaging elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bonaduce - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bonaduce landing knees to the body.
Bonaduce misses with a knee strike.
Bonaduce has Soprano pressed against the cage.
Soprano lands an elbow that stopped Bonaduce in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Cadderly Bonaduce has been cut.
Bonaduce tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soprano avoids it.
Nice elbow from Bonaduce.
A bit of stalling here from Bonaduce.
#T2#
Soprano has had enough of the clinch but Bonaduce keeps him there for the moment.
Bonaduce effectively controlling the action here.
Bonaduce tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Soprano being controlled against the cage.
Bonaduce avoiding damage.
Bonaduce misses with an elbow strike.
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!
Bonaduce utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Bonaduce.
Bonaduce tries to land knees in the clinch but Soprano avoids the damage to the body.
Bonaduce lands a knee to the head.
Bonaduce landing knees to the body.
Soprano can't break the clinch.
#T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, Bonaduce throws an elbow but misses.
Bonaduce has Soprano pushed against the cage.
Bonaduce missing with knees to the body.
Bonaduce stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bonaduce connects with a nasty looking knee right to Soprano's face.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Soprano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bonaduce with a knee to the head.
Soprano misses with an elbow over the top.
Soprano has had enough of the clinch but Bonaduce keeps him there for the moment.
Bonaduce connects with a nasty looking knee right to Soprano's face.
Bonaduce creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Soprano's defenses.
Soprano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bonaduce lands a nice elbow.
Soprano managing to block the knees to the body from Bonaduce.
Soprano letting Bonaduce take a breather here.#T4#
Soprano creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Soprano is looking to break free of the clinch but Bonaduce has double underhooks.
Soprano tries to circle away but Bonaduce has him pinned against the cage.
Soprano being controlled against the cage.
Soprano managing to block the knees to the body from Bonaduce.
Bonaduce keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Soprano's efforts to push away.
Soprano avoiding damage as Bonaduce throws knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soprano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Soprano throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bonaduce blocks an elbow strike from Soprano.
Bonaduce just leaning against Soprano, taking a breather.
Soprano misses with an elbow strike.
Soprano is trying to force a seperation but Bonaduce has the dominant position.
Soprano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bonaduce has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cadderly Bonaduce dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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##CL#
Bonaduce clinches up against the cage.
Bonaduce prevents Soprano from breaking the clinch.
Bonaduce is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soprano can do to turn this around?
Bonaduce working Soprano over with knees to the body.
Bonaduce comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cadderly Bonaduce has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bonaduce leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bonaduce dodges an elbow strike from Soprano.
Soprano with a knee to the head.
Soprano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bonaduce is defending well for now.
Bonaduce leaning his opponent against the cage.
Soprano throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soprano tries to circle away but Bonaduce has him pinned against the cage.
Bonaduce tries to land a knee to the head but Soprano blocks with his arms.
Bonaduce tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soprano avoids it.
Bonaduce just leaning against Soprano, taking a breather.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bonaduce obliges.
Soprano is breathing heavily.#T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bonaduce obliges.
Bonaduce lands a nice knee to the body.
Bonaduce is struggling to control the position.
Bonaduce lands a nice knee to the body.
Bonaduce avoiding damage.
Bonaduce stalls.
Bonaduce gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A bit of stalling here from Bonaduce.
Bonaduce with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Soprano has had enough of the clinch but Bonaduce keeps him there for the moment.
Bonaduce stalling the fight.
Bonaduce dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cadderly Bonaduce.
Bonaduce misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soprano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Soprano moves in looking to clinch but Bonaduce pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Bonaduce. #T2#
Soprano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've been told by Bonaduce's head coaches at The Forge that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bonaduce buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL#
Bonaduce gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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!
Bonaduce lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#
That has opened up Marco Soprano's cut even more.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Soprano just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bonaduce's brow.
Soprano managing to block the knees to the body from Bonaduce.
Bonaduce tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soprano avoids it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bonaduce holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bonaduce lands a knee to the body.
Bonaduce takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bonaduce stalling the fight.
Bonaduce lands a damaging elbow. #T3#
A knee to the head by Bonaduce.
#ROC#
Soprano is rocked!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Soprano throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bonaduce misses with a knee to the head.
Bonaduce lands an elbow that stopped Soprano in his tracks for a moment.
Bonaduce taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bonaduce tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bonaduce prevents Soprano from breaking the clinch.
Soprano missing with knees to the body.
Bonaduce creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Soprano's defenses.
Soprano is trying to break the clinch but Bonaduce has him pressed against the cage.
Bonaduce gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bonaduce holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bonaduce taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T4#
Soprano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soprano wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bonaduce unloads a knee to the mid-section. Soprano lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bonaduce lands an elbow inside that Soprano shrugs off. #CUT#
The cut above Marco Soprano's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#KD#
Bonaduce drops Soprano with a big knee straight up the middle! Soprano is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Soprano is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonaduce finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Bonaduce! Soprano is out on his feet! Bonaduce rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Soprano is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Soprano is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cadderly Bonaduce!
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Event:
WPFC 33 - Inoue vs. Bergeron
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Fonalleda keeps the fight on the outside.
Soprano throws a front kick aimed at Fonalleda's knee but Fonalleda avoids it well. #TD2#
Fonalleda gets a double leg takedown into Soprano's guard.
Fonalleda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soprano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fonalleda.
Fonalleda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fonalleda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fonalleda landing with the ground and pound.
Fonalleda sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fonalleda throws an elbow that misses. Soprano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fonalleda's guard. Nice move by Soprano!#REVR#
Fonalleda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soprano is one step ahead there. #T1##ES2#
Fonalleda has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Soprano off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Soprano throws a series of punches but Fonalleda moves out of range.
Fonalleda is looking for the big counter here.
Soprano pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fonalleda back to the cage. Soprano follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Soprano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Soprano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fonalleda throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Soprano's head.
Fonalleda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Soprano's waist but Soprano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fonalleda off to one side.
Soprano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fonalleda.
Soprano throws a right and a left that Fonalleda avoids nicely.
Fonalleda lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fonalleda swats away the attempt to clinch by Soprano.
Despite the aggression on Fonalleda's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Fonalleda stuffs the takedown attempt from Soprano. Soprano gets slowly back to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Fonalleda's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Soprano closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fonalleda circles away.
Despite the aggression on Fonalleda's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Fonalleda drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fonalleda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fonalleda cracks Soprano with a solid left hand.
Fonalleda throws a big right hand that misses.
Fonalleda tries to free his leg and advance position but Soprano is retaining full guard.
Fonalleda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fonalleda must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fonalleda wants to pass the guard but Soprano is keeping the position.#T3#
Fonalleda lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Soprano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fonalleda.
Fonalleda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soprano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fonalleda working some strikes from top position.
Fonalleda cracks Soprano with a solid left hand.#ROC2#
Soprano is rocked!
Soprano is breathing heavily.
Fonalleda content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oh Soprano is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fonalleda working some strikes from top position.
Fonalleda scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fonalleda throwing strikes from guard but Soprano blocks nicely.
Fonalleda tries to free his leg and advance position but Soprano is retaining full guard.
Soprano seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Fonalleda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fonalleda is working Soprano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fonalleda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fonalleda with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fonalleda works over Soprano with some ground and pound from guard.
Fonalleda lands a couple of elbows.
Fonalleda stops Soprano from standing up.
Fonalleda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fonalleda gets to his feet and stands over Soprano, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Soprano felt that one! Fonalleda unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Soprano from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earl Fonalleda!
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Event:
WPFC 26 - Tiramanti vs Arroyo
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Soprano tries to close the distance and clinch but Fonalleda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soprano misses with a takedown attempt - Fonalleda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Soprano tries to close the distance and clinch but Fonalleda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soprano is looking to clinch.
Soprano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fonalleda 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.
Soprano is looking to clinch.
Fonalleda feints a counter leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fonalleda.
Soprano works over Fonalleda's head and body with a nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Fonalleda dives in and scores a takedown into Soprano's guard.
Fonalleda scoring with some ground and pound.
Soprano keeping full guard, as Fonalleda tries to pass. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fonalleda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fonalleda lands a couple of elbows.
Fonalleda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fonalleda throwing strikes from guard but Soprano blocks nicely.
Soprano has momentary wrist control but Fonalleda slips an elbow through the middle.
Fonalleda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Soprano's head.
Fonalleda stays in close to Soprano's body and controls the position.
Fonalleda trying to move into half guard but instead Soprano has managed to sweep!#REVR##T2#
Fonalleda looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SU#
Fonalleda is working an open guard so Soprano takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Soprano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fonalleda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fonalleda unleashes a big counter combination but Soprano bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Soprano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Soprano tries to close the distance and clinch but Fonalleda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fonalleda was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Soprano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fonalleda misses with a wild combination.
Soprano changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Soprano doesn't manage to clinch there - Fonalleda circles away.
#T3#
Soprano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Soprano backs off Fonalleda throws a huge counter combo but Soprano manages to avoid it all.
Soprano misses with the combination.
Soprano scores with a body shot.
Soprano throws a one two combo.
Soprano misses with a low kick.
Fonalleda throws out a counter right but Soprano avoids it with no problem.
Soprano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fonalleda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Soprano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fonalleda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Soprano shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fonalleda eats them both and turns towards Soprano to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soprano lands with a kick to the temple. Fonalleda shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fonalleda tries for a takedown but Soprano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marco Soprano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Earl Fonalleda.
Fonalleda shoots in and drives through. Soprano sprawls well.
Soprano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fonalleda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soprano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Soprano closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fonalleda circles away.
Soprano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fonalleda circles away quickly and effectively.
Soprano fails with a takedown attempt.
Soprano is breathing heavily.
Fonalleda tries for a takedown but Soprano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Soprano dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Soprano.
Soprano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fonalleda throws a fast counter high kick but Soprano manages to duck under it in time.
Marco Soprano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fonalleda fails to land the takedown.
Soprano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fonalleda circles away quickly and effectively.
As Soprano backs off Fonalleda throws a huge counter combo but Soprano manages to avoid it all.
Soprano tries to clinch up but Fonalleda circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd cheers as Soprano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fonalleda doesn't seem phased though.
Fonalleda shoots in for a double leg but Soprano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Soprano drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fonalleda sprawls and moves away.
Soprano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soprano misses with a two punch combination.
Fonalleda tries to counter with a clinch but Soprano shakes him off and moves away.
Fonalleda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Soprano's waist but Soprano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fonalleda off to one side.
Marco Soprano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Earl Fonalleda.
No luck for Fonalleda with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Soprano pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fonalleda back to the cage. Soprano follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fonalleda swats away the attempt to clinch by Soprano.
Despite the aggression on Fonalleda's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Soprano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soprano tries to clinch there but Fonalleda circles away.
Fonalleda tries to counter with a clinch but Soprano shakes him off and moves away.
Soprano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fonalleda circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Fonalleda decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fonalleda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fonalleda passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Soprano!
Fonalleda working Soprano over with strikes here. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fonalleda controlling from the full mount.
Earl Fonalleda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fonalleda raining down shots from the mount!
Fonalleda working the ground and pound effectively.
Fonalleda lands a heavy elbow.
Fonalleda scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Soprano?
#T3#
Fonalleda scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#ROC2#
Soprano is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice elbow there by Fonalleda.
Oh Soprano is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fonalleda cracks Soprano with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earl Fonalleda!
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Event:
WPFC 22 - McDonald vs. Knox
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Fonalleda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Soprano tries to counter it with a takedown but Fonalleda pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Soprano moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Soprano scores with a three punch combo!
Soprano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soprano misses with a few strikes there.
Soprano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fonalleda's head.
Soprano wants to clinch up but Fonalleda keeps it at a distance.
Soprano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Soprano stuffs the takedown.
Fonalleda tries to land a front kick but Soprano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soprano closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Soprano scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Soprano moves out of range as Fonalleda throws a body kick.
Soprano doesn't manage to clinch there - Fonalleda circles away.
Fonalleda tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Soprano manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Fonalleda misses with an attempted mid kick.
Soprano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Soprano keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Soprano throws a one two combo.
Fonalleda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soprano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fonalleda backs up against the cage.
Soprano looks to land a combination but Fonalleda avoids it well.
Soprano misses with a wild combination.
Fonalleda looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A combination from Soprano does no damage.
Fonalleda swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Soprano moves in looking to clinch but Fonalleda pushes him off.
Fonalleda is looking for a counter combo.
Fonalleda shoots for a takedown but Soprano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Earl Fonalleda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soprano is looking to clinch but Fonalleda is avoiding it.
Fonalleda is looking for a counter combo.
Soprano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Fonalleda gets a takedown into half guard.
Soprano wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fonalleda performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Soprano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fonalleda controlling the action here. #T3#
Fonalleda'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.
Fonalleda with the ground and pound but Soprano uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fonalleda content to stall in guard here.
Fonalleda seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Soprano for as long as he can get away with.#SU#
Fonalleda stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Soprano scores with a three punch combo!
Marco Soprano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soprano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fonalleda throws a leg kick but Soprano moved away.
Soprano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fonalleda shoots in for a takedown but Soprano shows good takedown defense.
Soprano misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice combination there by Soprano.
Soprano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soprano tries for a takedown but Fonalleda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Soprano is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fonalleda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD#
Fonalleda gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Soprano dominated that round.
That's time! Fonalleda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fonalleda connects with a leg kick. Soprano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Soprano moves in looking to clinch but Fonalleda pushes him off.
Soprano doesn't manage to clinch there - Fonalleda circles away.
Earl Fonalleda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soprano throws a head kick that misses.
Soprano tries to clinch there but Fonalleda circles away.
Fonalleda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Soprano dives in for a single leg takedown but Fonalleda sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Soprano lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soprano throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Soprano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fonalleda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Soprano somewhat.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Soprano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fonalleda dives in for a single leg takedown but Soprano sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fonalleda scores with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Soprano blocks the leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Soprano. That's going to slow Fonalleda down.
Fonalleda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Soprano circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Earl Fonalleda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soprano misses with a series of wild punches.
Fonalleda throws a nice outside leg kick.
Soprano lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
Fonalleda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Soprano did well to prevent Fonalleda getting side control.#T2#
Soprano taking some punishment here, with Fonalleda in his half guard.
Fonalleda is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Fonalleda 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ground and pound from Fonalleda.
Fonalleda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soprano keeps working.
Soprano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fonalleda with the ground and pound but Soprano uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fonalleda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fonalleda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fonalleda trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Soprano manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Soprano wants to stand but Fonalleda is controlling his posture from full guard.
Soprano is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fonalleda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Soprano's guard. #REVR#
Fonalleda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fonalleda is looking to advance position but Soprano has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marco Soprano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Fonalleda throws a right and a left that Soprano avoids nicely.
Soprano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fonalleda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Soprano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fonalleda backs up against the cage.
Fonalleda throws a leg kick but Soprano moved away.
Soprano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fonalleda doesn't seem bothered though.
Soprano shoots in for a double leg but Fonalleda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Soprano looks to move away, Fonalleda throws a big counter combo but Soprano just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soprano tries to clinch up.
It looked like Fonalleda was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Soprano misses with a head kick.
Soprano tries to clinch but Fonalleda moves out of range.
Fonalleda throws a big counter combination but Soprano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Soprano throws a series of strikes that have Fonalleda backpedaling.
#T1#
Fonalleda tries a low kick but Soprano avoids it.
Fonalleda avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Soprano looks to move away, Fonalleda throws a big counter combo but Soprano just gets out of the way.
Soprano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fonalleda misses with a takedown attempt - Soprano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Fonalleda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Soprano did well to prevent Fonalleda getting side control.
Fonalleda is taking a breather. Soprano 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.#SUB#
Fonalleda is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Soprano to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #T2#
Fonalleda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fonalleda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soprano is keeping the position for now.
Fonalleda throws a strike but Soprano rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3##SUB2#
Soprano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #ES#
Fonalleda pushes Soprano off and gets back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Soprano. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Fonalleda gets a double leg takedown into Soprano's guard.
Fonalleda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fonalleda throws a big right hand that misses.
Soprano can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fonalleda controls the pace.
Further stalling from Fonalleda.#T4#
Fonalleda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soprano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fonalleda throwing strikes from guard but Soprano blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soprano wants to stand up but Fonalleda is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Earl Fonalleda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marco Soprano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fonalleda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Soprano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Soprano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Soprano 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Soprano!
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Event:
WPFC 19 - Babinski vs.Ouelette
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Soprano scores with a head kick. Wambold tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soprano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Soprano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Soprano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wambold as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Soprano tries to keep at a distance but Wambold has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wambold displaying some good clinch control by pressing Soprano up against the cage.#TD2#
Wambold has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Soprano uses from the top position.
Wambold trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soprano stopping the sweep attempt from Wambold.#SUB2#
Soprano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Wambold has his hands on Soprano's head, controlling the position.
Soprano wants to stand and escape but instead Wambold has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Wambold is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Soprano wants to stand and escape but Wambold is having none of it.
Wambold wants to stand but Soprano has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Wambold drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Soprano dives on top into guard.#REVR##SU#
Soprano stands and steps away. Wambold gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wambold's coach down at Cozad MMA New York was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wambold's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Soprano blocks a head kick by Wambold.
Wambold leaves Soprano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Soprano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wambold.#CL2#
Wambold takes the fight into the clinch.
Wambold wants a takedown but no success here.
Soprano creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Soprano.
Wambold blocks an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Soprano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wambold has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Soprano tries to work over Wambold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Wambold manages to break the clinch.
Wambold fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Soprano avoids it really well and circles away.
Marco Soprano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Wambold.
Wambold misses with a takedown attempt - Soprano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Soprano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wambold.
Wambold avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soprano looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Soprano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Soprano wants it to stay on the feet.
Soprano throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Soprano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soprano tries to clinch but Wambold moves out of range.
Wambold changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Soprano scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wambold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soprano with a jab.#CL2#
Wambold has managed to clinch.
Wambold throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Soprano 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#
A slow jab from Wambold misses its intended target.
Soprano tries to counter with a takedown but Wambold is quick to defend against it.
Soprano lands a slapping body shot.
Soprano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wambold avoids it really well and circles away.
Soprano swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Soprano lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soprano misses with an elbow strike.
Wambold slowing the pace effectively.
Soprano has had enough of the clinch but Wambold keeps him there for the moment.
Wambold has Soprano pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soprano manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Soprano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wambold can do to turn this around?
Soprano is trying to push Wambold away but Wambold has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Soprano has Wambold pressed against the cage, preventing Wambold from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Soprano has had enough of the clinch but Wambold keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Soprano's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Wambold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marco Soprano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wambold shoots in looking for a takedown but Soprano manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wambold's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Soprano throws a series of strikes that have Wambold backpedaling.
Wambold shoots in looking for a takedown but Soprano manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wambold's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marco Soprano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Wambold.
Wambold stuffs the takedown attempt from Soprano. Soprano gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Soprano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soprano scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wambold shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Soprano sprawls well. Soprano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wambold gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Soprano throws a right hand that Wambold ducks under and follows up with a left that Wambold also avoids with ease.
Wambold steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Soprano.
Marco Soprano is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Wambold moves into range and clinches up with Soprano.
Wambold blocks an elbow strike from Soprano.
Wambold tries for a takedown. No joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soprano throws an elbow that misses.
Soprano throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Soprano.
Wambold has Soprano pressed against the cage, preventing Soprano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Wambold ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wambold no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Soprano is looking to stand up but Wambold won't let him.
Soprano wants to stand and escape but instead Wambold has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Wambold scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Wambold landing with the ground and pound.
Wambold's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wambold must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wambold throws a strike but Soprano rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wambold managing to control the position.
Wambold looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Soprano puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wambold tries to get to full guard but Soprano has control of the leg.
Wambold keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Soprano dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wambold tries for a takedown but Soprano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Soprano tries to clinch there but Wambold circles away.
Wambold is looking for the big counter here.
Soprano tries to clinch there but Wambold circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Soprano.
Soprano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Wambold gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Wambold manages to pull guard.
Soprano won't allow Wambold to sweep him here.
Soprano wanted to stand there but Wambold had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wambold is looking to sweep but instead, Soprano has passed into half guard.
#T1#
Wambold controlling the position for now.
Soprano tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Soprano throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Wambold to regain full guard.
Wambold pulls Soprano in close to his closed guard and prevents Soprano from doing any damage or advancing position.#SU#
Soprano stands and steps away. Wambold gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Wambold moves into the clinch.
Wambold jumps guard but Soprano stands there with Wambold around his waist. Wambold gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wambold avoiding damage as Soprano throws knees to the body.
Wambold's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wambold drops down looking for an ankle pick but Soprano pulls his leg out and moves away.
Marco Soprano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Wambold.
Soprano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wambold shoots in for a takedown but Soprano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
Wambold tries to score a power double leg takedown but Soprano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wambold somewhat.
Wambold takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wambold looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Soprano tries to clinch up but Wambold circles away and keeps his distance.
Soprano avoids the head kick by Wambold.
Soprano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wambold moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wambold is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Soprano throws a series of punches but Wambold avoids them all with ease.
Wambold fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wambold misses with a low kick as Soprano jumps back.
Marco Soprano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wambold shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Soprano defends it nicely.
Soprano stuns Wambold with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Soprano avoids the head kick by Wambold.
Soprano throws a series of strikes that have Wambold backpedaling.
Soprano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wambold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wambold changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Soprano tries to avoid it but Wambold manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Soprano to the ground. Soprano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Soprano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soprano works over Wambold's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Shawn Wambold has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wambold stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wambold wants it to stay on the feet.
Wambold moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Wambold moves into the clinch.
Shawn Wambold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soprano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Soprano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Soprano, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Soprano!
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Event:
WPFC 15 - Camacho vs. Fuchs 3
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Kavanaugh clinches.
Soprano wants to get back to striking at distance but Kavanaugh won't allow it.
Soprano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kavanaugh missing with knees to the body.
Soprano landing knees to the head.
#BC2#
Soprano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Kavanaugh shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Soprano's guard.#SU#
Kavanaugh gets to his feet. Soprano looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Soprano throws a series of punches but Kavanaugh moves out of range. #TD#
Kavanaugh manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Soprano on his heels. He'll look to pass Soprano's guard now, I'm sure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kavanaugh's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kavanaugh is working Soprano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Soprano looks winded!#SU#
Kavanaugh gets to his feet. Soprano looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Kavanaugh looking to score a takedown here. Soprano is defending well but Kavanaugh drives through and ends up in Soprano's guard.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kavanaugh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kavanaugh is stalling in the full guard. #SU#
Kavanaugh gets to his feet. Soprano looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Soprano wants to clinch up but Kavanaugh keeps it at a distance.
Soprano wants to clinch.#CL#
Kavanaugh instigates a clinch. #T2#
Kavanaugh jumps guard but Soprano stands there with Kavanaugh around his waist. Kavanaugh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Soprano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kavanaugh has him pressed against the cage.
Soprano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kavanaugh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD#
Kavanaugh gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kavanaugh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Soprano can't keep his opponent in guard - Kavanaugh advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kavanaugh in particular looking to stall.
Soprano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kavanaugh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Kavanaugh passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Soprano!
Kavanaugh controlling his opponent.
We've been informed that Soprano has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kavanaugh seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Soprano for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kavanaugh looking to finish Soprano with some ground and pound. This is bad for Soprano!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davey Kavanaugh dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Kavanaugh shoots in and gets a takedown into Soprano's guard.
Kavanaugh's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kavanaugh chips away with some ground and pound.
Kavanaugh sitting in guard here, content to control.
Soprano is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kavanaugh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soprano can do to turn this around?#T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kavanaugh shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Soprano defends it nicely.
Kavanaugh throws a head kick but Soprano moves out of range.
As Kavanaugh backs off Soprano throws a huge counter combo but Kavanaugh manages to avoid it all.
Kavanaugh swinging wildly here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kavanaugh or perhaps it was just good defense by Soprano, which made it look bad.
Some wild striking there from Kavanaugh.
#T2#
Soprano has a takedown stuffed.
Nice body punch from Soprano.
Soprano moves out of range as Kavanaugh strikes.#TD#
Kavanaugh looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Soprano is wriggling around but Kavanaugh manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Kavanaugh sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3##SU#
Kavanaugh stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD#
Kavanaugh darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kavanaugh trying to control the pace. #T4#
Kavanaugh'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.
Kavanaugh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kavanaugh controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davey Kavanaugh dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL#
Kavanaugh has closed the distance and engaged Soprano in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Soprano just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kavanaugh's brow.
Kavanaugh dodges an elbow strike from Soprano.
Nice elbow from Soprano.
Kavanaugh is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Soprano is defending well.
Soprano wants to break free but Kavanaugh has control.
Soprano trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Kavanaugh manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Kavanaugh moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soprano is trying to break the clinch but Kavanaugh has him pressed against the cage.
Soprano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kavanaugh goes for a takedown in the clinch but Soprano prevents it.
Kavanaugh fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davey Kavanaugh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kavanaugh tries to break the clinch but Soprano is controlling the position. #T1#
Soprano wants to break free but Kavanaugh has control.
Soprano prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kavanaugh avoiding damage.
Kavanaugh is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Soprano to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Kavanaugh has clasped his hands together around Soprano's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Soprano is looking to get back to his feet here but Kavanaugh is keeping cool and he's managed to take Soprano's back.
Soprano is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Kavanaugh working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Soprano is doing well to defend. Kavanaugh seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Soprano is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Davey Kavanaugh!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Soprano rushes Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Soprano tries to circle away but Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Soprano is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jr tries to break the clinch but Soprano is controlling the position.
Soprano stalling in the clinch but Jr improves position. #BC2#
Soprano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jr stuffs the takedown.
Soprano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jr as he jumps to the side.
Marco Soprano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soprano thows a leg kick but Jr checks it #TD#
and Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr'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.#T1##SUB#
Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Soprano is defending well.
Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soprano's head. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Soprano has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jr is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Soprano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Soprano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Soprano wants to break free but Jr has control.
Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Soprano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soprano shoots in for a double leg but Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Soprano.
Jaime Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Soprano.#CL#
Jr clinches up against the cage.
Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Soprano prevents Jr from breaking the clinch.
Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soprano avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3#
Soprano stalls.
A head punch on the inside from Soprano fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Soprano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Soprano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Soprano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Soprano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jr backwards.
Jr wants a takedown.
Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Soprano after a bit of a struggle.
Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soprano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jr wants to break free but Soprano has control.
Soprano is trying to break the clinch but Jr is controlling him.
Soprano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4#
Soprano wants to stall.
Soprano lands a hook that snaps the head of Jr backwards.
Jr prevents Soprano from breaking the clinch.
Soprano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jr backwards.
Soprano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Soprano tries to circle away but Jr has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Soprano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Soprano shoots for a double leg takedown but Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Soprano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Soprano looks winded!
Soprano checks a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Soprano rushes Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Soprano wants to get back to striking at distance but Jr won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Soprano dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Soprano tries for a takedown but Jr circles away easily#TD#
and Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jr.
Soprano being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Soprano for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Soprano is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jr looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Soprano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Soprano parries the strikes from Jr easily there. Jr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Soprano to escape.
Jr is working Soprano over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Jr goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Soprano has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jr but great work by Soprano.
Soprano tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SU2#
Soprano decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jaime Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Soprano pinned against the cage. Soprano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soprano shoots in looking for a takedown but Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Soprano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jaime Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Soprano.
Soprano closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jr circles away.
Soprano throws a leg kick but Jr moved away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Jr gets tackled into the cage by Soprano. Soprano maintains the clinch.
Soprano is trying to force a seperation but Jr has the dominant position.
Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soprano has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Jr can't get the takedown.
A short left from Soprano.
Jr stalls.
Jr jumps guard but Soprano stands there with Jr around his waist. Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Soprano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jr keeps control of Soprano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Soprano wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soprano is trying to force a seperation but Jr has the dominant position.
Soprano avoiding damage.
Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Soprano is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soprano scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Jr is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Soprano can't fight it off and eventually Jr manages to take the fight to the floor. Soprano looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marco Soprano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##CL2#
Soprano rushes Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Soprano is trying to break free.
Jr tries to pull guard but Soprano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Soprano breaks the clinch.
Soprano shoots in for a takedown but Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Soprano has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Jr counters with a single leg into guard. Soprano didn't expect that.
Jr looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Soprano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#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.
Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soprano is trying to stand up here but Jr is controlling him well.
Jr working the head and body with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Further stalling from Jr.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Soprano quickly recovers to half guard.#T3#
Jr is nestled in close to Soprano, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Jr seems content to control.
Soprano is looking to escape.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Soprano is trying to stand up here but Jr is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Soprano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Jr tries to keep at a distance but Soprano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marco Soprano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soprano is trying to force a seperation but Jr has the dominant position.
Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Soprano smiles and moves away.
Jaime Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaime Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Jr gets tackled into the cage by Soprano. Soprano maintains the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaime Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Soprano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Soprano!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Soprano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sarutobi pinned against the cage. Sarutobi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Sarutobi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Sarutobi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Soprano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Sarutobi swings around for an armbar but Soprano sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sarutobi's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Soprano stands and steps away. Sarutobi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Soprano stuffs the takedown attempt from Sarutobi. Sarutobi gets slowly back to his feet.
Sarutobi misses with a takedown attempt - Soprano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Soprano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Sarutobi drives through with a takedown into Soprano's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soprano is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Sarutobi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Soprano is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sarutobi, into his guard. #REVB#
Soprano wanted to stand there but Sarutobi had control of the position. #SU2#
Soprano gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Soprano dives in for a single leg takedown but Sarutobi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tazuna Sarutobi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Soprano.
Soprano keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Sarutobi 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.
Sarutobi shoots in looking for a takedown but Soprano manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sarutobi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Soprano gets caught napping as Sarutobi dives in and scores a takedown. Soprano manages to retain guard.
Sarutobi is breathing heavily.
Soprano wants to get back to his feet but Sarutobi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Soprano is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sarutobi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soprano keeping moving, preventing Sarutobi from controlling successfully.
Sarutobi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Sarutobi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Soprano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Soprano has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Soprano would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
Sarutobi tries to strike from the bottom.
Soprano would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Sarutobi has his foot on Soprano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soprano works his way back into a safe position though.#SU2#
Soprano stands up and waves to Sarutobi to follow him.
Soprano tries to close the distance and clinch but Sarutobi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soprano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sarutobi defends it nicely.
Sarutobi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Soprano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sarutobi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Soprano wants to break free but Sarutobi has control.
Soprano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sarutobi keeps control of Soprano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Soprano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Soprano dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Soprano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sarutobi avoids it really well and circles away.
Sarutobi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sarutobi keeps the fight on the outside.
Soprano dives in and grabs Sarutobi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sarutobi pushes down on Soprano's head and hops out.#TD#
Sarutobi gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Sarutobi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Soprano is just riding it out for now. Sarutobi eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sarutobi maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Soprano could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sarutobi has cracked it and Soprano is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sarutobi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tazuna Sarutobi!
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