Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: D.F.C. 13
Date: Sep 03, 2021

#R1#
Faria shoots in for a double leg but Boxer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Faria looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Boxer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Faria's waist but Faria gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boxer off to one side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boxer. #CL#
Boxer rushes Faria and presses him up against the cage.
Boxer keeps control of Faria as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Faria avoiding damage as Boxer throws knees to the body.
Faria throws a punch but it's blocked by Boxer. #BC2#
Faria breaks from the clinch.
Faria slaps away a takedown attempt from Boxer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Boxer rushes Faria and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Boxer manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Boxer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boxer closes the distance and clinches up with Faria, looking for a takedown. Boxer pushes Faria against the cage but Faria circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Boxer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boxer throws out a leg kick but Faria moves out of range and Boxer only half commits.
Boxer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Faria 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.
Faria tries to clinch there but Boxer circles away. #CL#
Faria gets tackled into the cage by Boxer. Boxer maintains the clinch. #TD#
Faria is fighting off a takedown attempt but Boxer is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Faria to the mat. Faria regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Faria had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boxer defends it easily.
Boxer throws a big right hand that misses.
Boxer throwing strikes from guard but Faria blocks nicely. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boxer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boxer looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Faria had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boxer defends it easily.
Boxer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boxer looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SU#
Boxer stands up and waves to Faria to follow him.
Boxer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boxer shoots for a double leg takedown but Faria sprawls well. He's pushed Boxer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Faria let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boxer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Faria throws a nice looking combination but Boxer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Boxer misses with the combination.
Boxer scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Boxer darts in and clinches Faria up against the cage.
Boxer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Boxer.
Faria jumps guard but Boxer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Boxer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boxer fails to land with a series of punches.
Faria stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Faria wants it to stay on the feet.
Faria leaves Boxer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Boxer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Faria tries to clinch up.
Boxer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Boxer has closed the distance and engaged Faria in a clinch. #TD2#
Faria manages to pull guard.
Faria working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Boxer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faria can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boxer controls the pace.
Faria is breathing heavily.#T1#
Boxer stops Faria from standing up. #SUB#
Boxer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boxer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boxer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Faria trying to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boxer fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boxer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Faria eats them both and turns towards Boxer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bruce Boxer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faria is looking to chop away at Boxer's legs.
Boxer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Faria circles away.
Faria lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Boxer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Faria.
Boxer tries for a takedown but Faria sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Faria throws a fast counter high kick but Boxer manages to duck under it in time.
Boxer shoots in looking for a takedown. Faria tries to sprawl out of it but Boxer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faria manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Boxer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Faria's half guard.#T3#
Boxer controlling the action here.#SUB#
Boxer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Faria sees it coming and defends easily.
Faria is looking to improve his position.
Boxer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Faria on the ground.
Boxer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Faria defending well though. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boxer tries to stand and escape but Faria is controlling the position.
Boxer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boxer prevents Faria from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boxer throws a right and a left that Faria avoids nicely. #CL#
Boxer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boxer tries to land knees in the clinch but Faria avoids the damage to the body.
Boxer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boxer tries to pull guard but Faria holds him up against the cage and eventually Boxer drops back down to his feet.
Faria on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Boxer dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Boxer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boxer shoots for a takedown but Faria saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Faria tries to close the distance and clinch but Boxer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boxer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Faria's waist but Faria gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boxer off to one side.
Faria tries to counter with a clinch but Boxer shakes him off and moves away.
Boxer throws a lazy head kick
and Faria counters with a solid body kick.
Boxer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Faria.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boxer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Faria's efforts to push away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Faria is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Boxer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Boxer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boxer dives in and grabs Faria's left leg, looking for a takedown. Faria pushes down on Boxer's head and hops out.
Boxer shoots in looking for a takedown but Faria manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boxer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Faria shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boxer as he jumps to the side.
Boxer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Faria leaves Boxer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Faria fails with a takedown attempt.
Boxer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2##TD#
Boxer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Boxer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Faria looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boxer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Faria is trying to get back to full guard.
Faria throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T3#
Faria wants to improve his position but Boxer is controlling well.
Boxer moves into full mount! Faria won't be happy about that!
Boxer thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Boxer controlling from the full mount.
Boxer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4##SU#
Boxer gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Horrible takedown attempt by Boxer or perhaps it was just good defense by Faria, which made it look bad.
Faria 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.
Boxer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Faria but Faria pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boxer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bruna Faria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruce Boxer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boxer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faria can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boxer is defended easily by Faria.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Boxer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boxer, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Boxer!

Event: D.F.C. 12
Date: Aug 16, 2021

#R1##TD#
Wrestler 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faria looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Wrestler stays in close to Faria's body and controls the position.
Wrestler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wrestler forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Faria has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Wrestler escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Wrestler!
Wrestler wants to stand but Faria is controlling his arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestler trying to control the position but Faria is working away.
Faria takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wrestler works to advance to full mount. Faria defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T1#
Wrestler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Faria is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Wrestler.#ROC#Faria is rocked!
Wrestler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wrestler has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Faria's face.
Faria is still in real trouble! Can Wrestler finish him?
Oooh a big shot lands for Wrestler! Faria is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Warren Wrestler!
Warren Wrestler retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: D.F.C. 11
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Six throws a combination. Faria tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC2#Faria is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bruna Faria has been cut.
Faria looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Faria tries to land a front kick but Six steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Oh Faria is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zoo Six seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Six plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Faria to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Faria just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zoo Six!
Our winner, Zoo Six, 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.

Event: D.F.C. 10 - 205 Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2021

#R1#
Faria lands a head kick. Ww smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Ww slips under a jab.
Faria goes for a double leg but Ww avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ww continues to drive forward.
Faria closes the distance and clinches up with Ww, looking for a takedown. Faria pushes Ww against the cage but Ww circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Ww rushes Faria and presses him up against the cage.
Faria is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ww dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ww taking a breather.
Ww taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ww keeps control of Faria as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Faria drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ww gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kk Ww has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruna Faria.
Ww lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faria backwards. #T1##TD2#
Faria gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ww wants to get back to his feet but Faria is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faria throwing strikes but missing.
Faria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ww is keeping the position for now. #ES#
Ww manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T2#
Faria is trying to break the clinch but Ww is controlling him.
Ww lands a shoulder strike.
Ww throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farias head. #CUT#It looks like Bruna Faria has been cut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ww leaning against his opponent.
Ww gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Faria can't get the takedown.
Faria takes a shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ww lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ww definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Faria goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ww prevents it.
A short right from Ww. #ROC#Faria is rocked!
Ww lands with a right to the head.
Faria is still on wobbly legs! Can Ww finish him?
Ww lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ww stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ww cracks Faria with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Ww.
Faria fails to pull guard.
Ww lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Come on Ww - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T4#
Faria is trying to push Ww away but Ww has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ww is struggling to control the position.
Ww lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Ww.
Ww creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Faria's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Faria drops to his knees and Ww pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kk Ww!

Event: D.F.C. 9
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Kongo tries to keep at a distance but Faria has taken the fight into the clinch.
Faria looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A short left from Kongo.
Faria is trying to break free.
Kongo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Faria's defenses.
Kongo is trying to pull guard but Faria has him pressed against the cage.
Faria tries to break the clinch but Kongo is controlling the position.
Faria takes an elbow to the forehead.
Faria tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kongo fails to pull guard.
Faria jumps guard but Kongo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kongo wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD#
Kongo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kongo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Faria decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Kongo closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Kongo decides to pull guard.
Kongo wants to stand and escape but Faria is having none of it. #T1#
Faria wants to control from the top but Kongo keeps moving.
Kongo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Faria is one step ahead there.
Kongo wants to stand up but Faria is controlling him.
Kongo controlling the position.
Kongo continues to stall.
Kongo wants to sweep here but Faria controlling him for the moment. #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.
Kongo is pulling down on Faria's head. It's preventing any offense from Faria, at least for the moment.
Faria prevents Kongo from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kongo scores with a push kick.
Kongo throws a combination. Faria tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kongo feints a jab promting Faria to slip. Kongo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Faria slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kongo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Faria defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesar Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Kongo with that takedown attempt. #T3##CL#
Kongo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Kongo manages to break the clinch.
Kongo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL#
Kongo clinches with his opponent.
Faria wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kongo has him pressed against the cage.
Kongo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kongo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Faria's face.
Kongo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Faria avoiding damage as Kongo throws knees to the body.
Kongo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Faria up against the cage.
Faria jumps guard but Kongo stands there with Faria around his waist. Faria gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Kongo has clasped his hands together around Faria's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kongo wants to stand but Faria has his arm trapped.
Kongo happy to just control the position for now.
Kongo tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cesar Kongo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Kongo or perhaps it was just good defense by Faria, which made it look bad.
Kongo throws a combination. Faria tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kongo scores with a one two! Faria had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL#
Kongo forces Faria back against the cage and clinches.
Kongo can't break the clinch.
Kongo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Faria is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Faria is trying to drag Kongo to the mat but Kongo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kongo wants to get back to striking at distance but Faria won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kongo breaks from the clinch.
Cesar Kongo is winning the standup battle so far.
Faria takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Faria is breathing heavily.#CL#
Kongo clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Faria tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kongo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cesar Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruna Faria.
Kongo has Faria pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Faria manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kongo lands a nice elbow.
Kongo lands a knee to the head.
Faria looking for a takedown.
Kongo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kongo lands a damaging elbow.
Kongo stalling. #BC#
Kongo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Faria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Faria doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Kongo closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Kongo pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Kongo has his feet on Faria's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cesar Kongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Kongo moves into range and clinches up with Faria.
Stalling in the clinch from Kongo.
Faria's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Kongo pulls guard.
Kongo wants to stand but Faria is controlling the position.
Faria wants to control from the top but Kongo keeps moving.
Kongo looking for a sweep. Not yet Kongo, not yet.
Faria looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Faria is fighting to break Kongo's control of his arms but Kongo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Faria trying to control the position from guard on top but Kongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kongo managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Kongo clinches with his opponent. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kongo lands a body punch.
Kongo pushes Faria back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Faria prevents Kongo from breaking the clinch.
Kongo tries to pull guard but Faria holds him up against the cage and eventually Kongo drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Kongo jumps guard and drags Faria to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kongo holds on and takes a little breather. #SU2#
Faria gets to his feet. Kongo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kongo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Faria eats them both and turns towards Kongo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kongo misses with a few strikes there.
Nice sprawl there from Faria as Kongo shoots in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cesar Kongo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kongo lands with a kick to the ribs. #CL2#
Faria clinches with his opponent.
Kongo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kongo scores with a shoulder strike.
Kongo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Faria backwards. #BC#
Kongo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Kongo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kongo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Faria's defenses.
Faria misses with some punches.
Kongo lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kongo lands an uppercut.#TD#
Kongo jumps guard and drags Faria to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Faria takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Kongo pulls Faria in to control the position.
Kongo 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.
Kongo has Faria pulled in close to control his posture.
Kongo wants to stand but Faria is controlling the position. #SU2#
Faria gets to his feet - Kongo follows without any prompting. #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.
Kongo moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Kongo clinches up with Faria and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Kongo jumps guard.
Kongo controlling the position.
Cesar Kongo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Faria won't allow Kongo to get back to his feet.
Kongo has his hands on Faria's head, controlling the position. #SU2#
Faria stands and steps away. Kongo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3##CL#
Kongo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Faria, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Kongo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kongo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kongo is working for takedown but Faria is calmly controlling the position for now.
Faria misses with a knee to the head.
Kongo is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Kongo - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Kongo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Kongo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kongo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Faria gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T4#
Kongo fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesar Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kongo tries to land knees in the clinch but Faria avoids the damage to the body.
Kongo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kongo looking to throw knees to the head but Faria is blocking nicely.
Kongo lands a good knee to the midsection. Faria won't want to take too many of those.
Kongo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kongo fails to pull guard.
Kongo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farias head.
Bruna Faria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kongo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cesar Kongo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kongo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesar Kongo!

Event: D.F.C. 8
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
Faria fails to land with a series of punches.
Faria looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kongo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Faria sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kongo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Faria.
Faria wants to clinch.
Kongo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faria checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faria swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Faria shoots in for a takedown but Kongo shows good takedown defense.
Kongo throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Faria fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruna Faria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kongo dives in and grabs Faria's left leg, looking for a takedown. Faria pushes down on Kongo's head and hops out.
Faria throws a counter high kick but Kongo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kongo shoots in for a double leg but Faria sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Faria tries to counter with a takedown but Kongo is quick to defend against it.
Faria stuffs the takedown attempt from Kongo. Kongo gets slowly back to his feet.
Faria thows a leg kick but Kongo checks it
and Kongo counters with a three punch combo that has Faria backing up. Faria nods at Kongo to acknowledge the strikes.
Faria has been working on his balance at SISU Fight gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kongo.
Kongo wants to clinch.
Faria shoots in but Kongo avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Kongo moves into the clinch.#T2#
Kongo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kongo is trying to pull guard but Faria has him pressed against the cage.
Faria crunches a lovely knee into Kongo's ribcage.
Kongo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kongo prevents the takedown attempt.
Kongo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Faria walks away with a smile on his face. Kongo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Kongo gets a clinch.
Kongo gets underhooks to prevent Faria's takedown attempt.
Kongo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Faria is looking to control Kongo's arms but Kongo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Faria has his back to the cage.
Kongo is looking for a takedown.#T3##BC#
Faria pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kongo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Faria. #TD2#
Kongo shoots in and bounces Faria off the cage to secure the takedown into 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.
Kongo sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like Kongo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
Kongo is looking to stand up but Faria won't let him.
Kongo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kongo wants to pass the guard but Faria is keeping the position.
Kongo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Faria. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kongo 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.
Kongo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Kongo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kongo wants to stand but Faria has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Kongo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kongo tries to clinch up but Faria circles away and keeps his distance.
Kongo misses with a takedown
and Faria counters with a stiff right hand.
Kongo throws a hook but Faria avoids it easily.
Kongo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kongo tries to clinch but Faria is having none of it.
Faria went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kongo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bruna Faria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Kongo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo wants to clinch but Faria slips to the side
and Faria counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Faria closes the distance and clinches up with Kongo, looking for a takedown. Faria pushes Kongo against the cage but Kongo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Kongo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Faria tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Faria is looking for a sweep. Kongo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kongo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ground and pound from Kongo.
Kongo is controlling the pace.
Faria tries to roll over but Kongo keeps him under control.
Kongo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Faria knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #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.#SUB2#
Kongo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kongo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kongo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Faria sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Faria throws a big counter combination but Kongo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Faria tries a head kick but it misses.
Kongo pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Kongo closes the distance and clinches.
Kongo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Faria fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T3#
Kongo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kongo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Faria manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kongo leaves Faria with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kongo fails to land the takedown.
Faria shoots in looking for a takedown. Kongo tries to sprawl out of it but Faria keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kongo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kongo goes for a double leg but Faria avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Faria continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Kongo has managed to clinch. #T4#
Kongo tries to break free but Faria pushes him back against the cage.
Kongo fails to pull guard.
Faria is pressed up against the cage. Kongo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Faria down to the mat. Faria avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kongo shoots in looking for a takedown. Faria tries to sprawl out of it but Kongo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faria manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Faria is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kongo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kongo works Faria's body with a nice hook.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck for Kongo with that takedown attempt.
Kongo tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Faria counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kongo won't be happy with that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bruna Faria will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Faria takes the fight into the clinch.
Faria is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kongo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kongo is trying to pull guard but Faria turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kongo wants to break free but Faria has control.
Faria keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kongo's efforts to push away.
Kongo fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Faria turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Faria manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Faria throws an elbow but Kongo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kongo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Faria wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1##SUB#
Faria tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Faria has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kongo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Faria working away.
Faria sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kongo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kongo trying his best to control but Faria has mounted him.
Kongo looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB#
Faria is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Kongo is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bruna Faria!

Event: D.F.C. 7
Date: May 31, 2021

#R1#
Kongo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for Faria with that takedown attempt.
As Faria looks to move away, Kongo throws a big counter combo but Faria just gets out of the way.
Faria takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD#
Kongo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Faria has his feet on Kongo's thighs here. He's pushed Kongo 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! Kongo screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruna Faria!

Event: D.F.C 6
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Ww as Faria shoots in.
Ww tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've been told by Faria's head coaches at SISU Fight gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kk Ww seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ww looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Faria looking to score a takedown here. Ww is defending well but Faria drives through and ends up in Ww's guard.
Faria trying to control but Ww is working from the bottom.
Ww looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Faria wants to stand but Ww has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Faria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ww is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Faria decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ww, up you get!
Ww 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.#T1#
Ww throws a right and a left that Faria avoids nicely.
Faria appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Ww has Faria up against the cage in a clinch.
Ww has Faria pressed against the cage.
Ww lands with a light punch inside.
Faria fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ww taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Faria is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Faria has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ww after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruna Faria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ww digs a right hand into Faria's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Faria's gas tank.
Faria letting Ww take a breather here.#TD#
Faria gets control of Ww's arms and successfully pulls guard. Faria will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Faria wants to sweep but no luck.
Ww stays in close to Faria's body and controls the position. #SU2#
Ww gets to his feet - Faria follows without any prompting. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Faria is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ww to keep the fight standing.
Ww lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ww slows down the pace here.
Faria trying to control the position but instead, Ww has worked for underhooks and has pushed Faria into the cage.#T3#
Faria wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Faria drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Faria has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ww avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ww lands a hook that snaps the head of Faria backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Ww.
Ww'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.
Ww receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#BC#
Faria manages to break the clinch. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Faria is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ww sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Faria doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Ww holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Faria looking to slow down the pace here.
Ww makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ww stalling against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short uppercut from Ww.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ww stalling.
A body shot lands from Ww.
Ww lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kk Ww dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Ww rushes Faria and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Faria tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ww.
Faria fails to pull guard.
Faria tries to circle away but Ww has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ww. #BC#
Faria breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Ww rushes Faria and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Faria is trying to stall.
Ww has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ww pushes Faria back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Faria fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruna Faria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ww.#T1#
Ww slows down the pace here.
Ww continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Ww misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ww avoiding damage.
Ww lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Faria tries to pull guard but Ww won't allow it.
Ww gets underhooks to prevent Faria's takedown attempt.
Faria jumps guard but Ww stands there with Faria around his waist. Faria gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Faria can't break the clinch.
Ww dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
Ww misses with a body punch.
Ww keeps control of Faria as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Ww - that landed with a thud.
Ww lands with a light punch inside.
Faria tries to circle away but Ww has him pinned against the cage.
Ww scores with a shoulder strike.
Ww scores with a hook to the body.
Ww digs a right hand underneath Faria's ribcage. Faria let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ww lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ww throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farias head.
Faria can't get the takedown. #T3#
Ww working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Ww.
Ww is working Faria over against the cage.
Faria tries to pull guard but Ww holds him up against the cage and eventually Faria drops back down to his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from Ww.
Ww lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faria backwards.
Ww scores with a shoulder strike.
Ww tries to stall but Faria uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #TD#
Faria ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Faria no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Faria trying to control the position.
Ww stays in close to Faria's body and controls the position. #T4#
Ww is continuing to stall.
Ww won't allow Faria to sweep him here. #SUB#
Faria looking for a guillotine here but Ww defends easily.
Ww postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ww is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kk Ww showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Faria tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ww tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ww lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Faria jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ww walks away with a smile on his face. Faria gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ww stuffs the takedown attempt from Faria. Faria gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faria lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ww circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Ww moves into the clinch.
A short right from Ww on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Faria is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ww is keeping busy.#T1#
Ww is stalling here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ww.
Faria looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ww is stalling here.
Faria can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruna Faria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ww lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ww is pressed up against the cage. Faria has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ww down to the mat. Ww avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Ww gets a clinch.
Ww lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ww is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Faria is working for takedown but Ww is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short uppercut from Ww.
Kk Ww is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Faria is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ww stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ww.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Ww scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Faria is looking to break free of the clinch but Ww has double underhooks.
Ww working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ww is struggling to control the position.
Faria tries to circle away but Ww has him pinned against the cage.
Ww is working Faria over against the cage.
Ww prevents a takedown attempt there.
Faria tries to pull guard but Ww holds him up against the cage and eventually Faria drops back down to his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
Ww dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Faria drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ww pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Ww closes the distance and clinches.
Ww is pressed up against the cage. Faria has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ww down to the mat. Ww avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Ww rushes Faria and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ww lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ww stalling in the clinch.
Bruna Faria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ww blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kk Ww comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ww 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kk Ww!

Event: D.F.C. 5
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Faria looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OG looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
No joy there for Faria, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Faria fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Faria.
Faria misses with a head kick.
OG darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
OG seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
OG throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Faria counters with a takedown into side control.
OG trying to control but Faria flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
OG just trying to survive but Faria is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Faria is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and OG taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Faria.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruna Faria!

Event: D.F.C. 4
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
A head kick by Faria misses #CL#
and Winchester counters by moving into the clinch.
Faria taking a breather.
Winchester lands with a right to the head. #CUT#It looks like Bruna Faria has been cut.
Faria's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Faria looks winded!
Faria tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Winchester just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice body punch from Winchester - that landed with a thud.
Faria's coach down at SISU Fight gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Faria's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Winchester creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Winchester lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Faria is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Winchester.
Faria is still on wobbly legs! Can Winchester finish him?
Winchester controlling the action here for a moment.
Winchester lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Winchester is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Faria can't fight it off and eventually Winchester manages to take the fight to the floor. Faria looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winchester content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Winchester distracts Faria with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Winchester gets to his feet and stands over Faria, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Faria felt that one! Winchester unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Faria from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Winchester!
Dean Winchester tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: D.F.C. 3
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Kongo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Kongo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Faria looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Faria stops Kongo from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faria regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kongo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Faria controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo wants to free his trapped foot but Faria is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kongo trying to control from half guard but Faria is working away. #T1#
Faria pushes Kongo off looking to stand but Kongo dives back in and keeps control.
Kongo is keen to just control but Faria is a slippery customer.
Faria might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kongo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Faria's head.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kongo is keen to just control but Faria is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Faria has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SISU Fight gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kongo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Faria sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kongo somewhat.#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.#CL#
Faria closes the distance and clinches.
Faria struggles to land a body shot inside as Kongo controls his hands.
Faria'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.
Faria displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kongo up against the cage.
Faria seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kongo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Faria is defending well.#T3#
Kongo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Faria avoids it.#BC#
Faria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kongo shoots in looking for a takedown. Faria tries to sprawl out of it but Kongo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faria manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bruna Faria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Kongo.
Kongo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Faria.
Kongo throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Faria holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kongo jumps guard but Faria stands there with Kongo around his waist. Kongo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kongo is trying to pull guard but Faria has him pressed against the cage.
Kongo looks winded!
Kongo has had enough of the clinch but Faria keeps him there for the moment.
Kongo looking to slow down the pace here.#T4##BC#
Faria manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Kongo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Faria to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Faria is standing up over Kongo. Kongo looks to escape but Faria dives into side control. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kongo wants to control but Faria postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kongo is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Faria decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kongo to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruna Faria dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Faria avoids a punch combination nicely.
Faria fails with the takedown.
Kongo doesn't manage to clinch there - Faria circles away.
Faria misses with a takedown attempt - Kongo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Faria closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo fails to pull guard.
Kongo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Faria after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Faria pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Faria throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kongo's waist but Kongo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Faria off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruna Faria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Faria gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kongo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Faria avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Faria is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kongo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Faria manages to break the clinch.
Kongo goes for a double leg but Faria avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Faria continues to drive forward.
Faria circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good leg kick by Faria.
Faria wants to clinch up but Kongo keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Kongo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Faria stuffs the takedown attempt from Kongo. Kongo gets slowly back to his feet.
Faria keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Faria throws a sloppy head kick and Kongo moves out of range easily.
Kongo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Faria shoots in but no luck this time.
Kongo has a takedown stuffed.
Kongo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Faria.
Faria throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL#
Faria has closed the distance and engaged Kongo in a clinch.
Faria lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Faria gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T3#
Kongo keeping moving, preventing Faria from controlling successfully.
Faria preventing the sweep.
Faria wants to stand but Kongo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kongo controlling Faria's posture.
Kongo wants to stand up but Faria is controlling him.
Bruna Faria overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Faria trying to control the position from guard on top but Kongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Faria has a takedown stuffed.
Kongo misses with a head kick.
Kongo tries to clinch up but Faria circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Faria shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Faria showed some decent athleticism there.

Kongo has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Faria is on him like a limpet, forcing Kongo back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruna Faria dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kongo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kongo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kongo fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Faria has Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
Faria is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kongo can do to turn this around?
Faria avoids a wild elbow strike from Kongo.
Kongo is looking for a takedown.
Kongo stops a takedown attempt from Faria.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Faria gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Faria trying to control the position from guard on top but Kongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Faria throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Kongo keeping moving, preventing Faria from controlling successfully. #SU#
Faria gets to his feet - Kongo follows without any prompting.
Faria displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kongo.
Faria swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Faria fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Kongo does no damage.
Kongo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Kongo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kongo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Faria.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruna Faria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kongo misses with a head kick.
Faria fails with an attempt to clinch.
Faria shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kongo as he avoids it easily.
Faria swats away the attempt to clinch by Kongo.
Faria keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Faria throws a right hand that misses
and Kongo counters with a right hand to the body.
Kongo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Faria throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kongo tries for a takedown but Faria sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kongo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kongo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kongo fails with the takedown.
Faria jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#TD#
Faria bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Faria trying to control the position but Kongo is working away.
Faria tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T4#
Kongo is trying to control Faria's posture but Faria avoids it.
Kongo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Faria. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kongo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Faria off and has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faria tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Eddie Kongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruna Faria is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Faria suckers Kongo into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Faria is now in Kongo's guard!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bruna Faria.
Well Faria has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruna Faria!

Event: D.F.C. 2
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Kuula tries to clinch up#TD#
and Faria counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faria working the head with strikes.
Kuula is looking for a sweep.
Faria taking a breather here.
Faria trying to control the action but Kuula is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faria lands a decent elbow from side control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kuula has eaten all the pies!#SUB#
Faria tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Kuula's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kuula gets back to half guard.
Faria tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuula knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kuula is looking for a sweep. Faria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuula has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Faria is working away from the top position though.
Kuula taking some punishment here, with Faria in his half guard. #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.
Kuula tries to get to full guard but Faria has control of the leg.
Kuula has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Faria is working away from the top position though.
Kuula tries to get to full guard but Faria has control of the leg.
Kuula is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Faria jumps into side control!
Kuula tries to improve position but can't.
Kuula taking punishment in the form of punches.
Faria knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuula on the ground.
Faria lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Kuula is trying to control Faria's posture but Faria avoids it. #SUB#
Faria thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Faria moves into full mount!
Faria is breathing heavily.
Kuula is trying to escape the mount.
Kuula 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.
Kuula trying to hold on to Faria's head to control him but Faria postures up. #T4#
Faria perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Faria scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kuula has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at SISU Fight gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kuula manages to get to full guard.
Faria looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuula working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruna Faria dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Faria lands a two punch combo.
Kuula tries to clinch up but Faria circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Faria clinches. #TD#
Faria jumps into guard, dragging Kuula to the mat. #SUB2#
Kuula drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuula jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kuula thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Faria here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Faria is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuula looking to pass the guard.
Faria is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuula can do to turn this around?
Kuula keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Kuula advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Kuula maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Faria could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kuula has cracked it and Faria is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kuula!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kalle Kuula!

Event: D.F.C. 1
Date: Apr 14, 2021

#R1##CL#
Kongo clinches with his opponent.
Kongo scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Kongo pulls guard effortlessly.
Faria trying to control but Kongo is working from the bottom.
Kongo trying to control the position here.
Faria looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Faria thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kongo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo wants to stand and escape but Faria is having none of it. #T1#
Kongo is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Faria dives into side control.
Kongo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Faria wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Faria working away.
Faria trying to control the position but Kongo is working away.
The ground and pound from Faria seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Faria is looking to take a break and control but Kongo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kongo struggling a bit here.
Kongo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Faria postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SU2#
Faria stands up and beckons Kongo to his feet.
Kongo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Faria wants to counter with a clinch but Kongo pushes him away.
Faria checks a low kick from Kongo.
Faria tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kongo throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Faria counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kongo won't be happy with that.
Faria fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Faria throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Faria has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Faria has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Faria trying to control but Kongo is having none of it. #SUB2#
Faria is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kongo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T3#
Faria wants to control the pace but Kongo is squirming around nicely.
Faria fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kongo is squirming around, avoiding Faria's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Faria is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kongo has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kongo is working to get back to half guard.
Faria wants to control the pace but Kongo is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Faria looking to secure an arm triangle but Kongo defends it well. #SUB2#
Faria working for a guillotine from mount but Kongo is in no mood to give up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruna Faria dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Faria swings for the body but Kongo moves out of range.
Kongo looks to land a combination but Faria avoids it well. #CL#
Kongo takes the fight into the clinch.
Kongo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kongo tries to break the clinch but Faria is controlling the position.
Faria tries to score a body lock takedown but Kongo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kongo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kongo is trying to pull guard but Faria turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kongo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Faria avoids it.
Kongo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Faria smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kongo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kongo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abe Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kongo is trying to pull guard but Faria turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Kongo wants to break free but Faria has control. #TD2#
Faria has Kongo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Faria pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kongo tumbling to the mat - Faria dives into Kongo's guard.#SU2#
Faria stands and steps away. Kongo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kongo leaves Faria with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Abe Kongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Kongo has Faria up against the cage in a clinch.
Faria is trying to maintain a safe position but Kongo gets an underhook and turns Faria into the cage.
Faria wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Faria breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Faria is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kongo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Kongo scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Kongo moves into the clinch successfully.
Faria avoiding damage as Kongo throws knees to the body.
Kongo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kongo missing with knees to the body.
Kongo lands with a light punch inside.
Kongo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Faria has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kongo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kongo is trying to break the clinch but Faria is controlling him.
Kongo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Faria tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kongo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Faria tries for a takedown. No joy.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kongo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Faria managing to block the knees to the body from Kongo. #T3##TD#
Kongo successfully pulls guard. #SU2#
Kongo is working an open guard so Faria takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice body kick from Faria.
Faria avoids the head kick by Kongo.
Faria throws a nice head kick! #CL#
Kongo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Faria managing to block the knees to the body from Kongo.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kongo tries to pull guard but Faria holds him up against the cage and eventually Kongo drops back down to his feet.
Kongo tries to break free but Faria pushes him back against the cage.
Abe Kongo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kongo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T4#
Faria keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kongo's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Faria jumps guard and drags Kongo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kongo wants to stand and escape but instead Faria has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Kongo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kongo tries to get out of the position.
Kongo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Faria is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Faria accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faria throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Faria thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SU2#
Faria decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kongo, up you get!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abe Kongo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Faria keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Kongo gets a clinch.
Kongo effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Faria pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Kongo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kongo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Faria is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abe Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faria is trying to pull guard but Kongo has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Faria drags the fight down to the ground.
Kongo preventing the sweep.
Faria manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kongo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Faria wants to pass the guard but Kongo is keeping the position.#T1#
Faria postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kongo keeping moving, preventing Faria from controlling successfully.
Bruna Faria has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Faria gets to his feet. Kongo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Faria takes one on the button.
Faria tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kongo defends well and Faria ends up having to push Kongo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Kongo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Faria tries a head kick but it misses.
Kongo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Faria moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Faria tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Faria tries to keep at a distance but Kongo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kongo stalling in the clinch. #T2#
Faria is trying to maintain a safe position but Kongo gets an underhook and turns Faria into the cage.
Kongo gets underhooks to prevent Faria's takedown attempt.
Faria blocks an elbow strike.#TD#
Kongo jumps guard.
Faria wants to control from the top but Kongo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Faria drops back looking for a leg! Kongo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kongo manages to kick Faria off! Faria jumps back into Kongo's guard.
Faria takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Faria slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Kongo has his hands clasped together around Faria's back. He's all about the action.
Faria wants to control but Kongo is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Faria is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kongo defends it well.
Faria works his way into side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kongo tries to buck Faria off but Faria is having none of it.
Faria tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Kongo wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Faria has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Kongo's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Kongo is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Faria!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bruna Faria!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2021

#R1#
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Faria as he avoids it easily.
Faria looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sullivan tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Faria counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sullivan won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faria is looking to take a break and control but Sullivan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sullivan tries to improve position but can't.
Faria wants to control but Sullivan is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan struggling a bit here.
Sullivan tries to improve position but can't. #T1##SUB2#
Faria is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sullivan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sullivan wants to control but Faria postures up.#SUB2#
Faria is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sullivan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sullivan is trying to get back to half guard.
Sullivan controls the position for a moment.
Sullivan is not content to let Faria control the position. #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.
Faria tries to move to mount but Sullivan blocks the move with his legs.
Faria working away.
Sullivan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Faria wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sullivan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Faria.
Faria remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
It looks like Faria might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sullivan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've been informed that Faria has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A combination from Sullivan does no damage.
Sullivan fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cian Sullivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sullivan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Faria defends it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Sullivan. Beautiful body shot.#T4##TD2#
Faria drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sullivan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Faria on the ground.
Sullivan can't do much from the bottom here.
Sullivan is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Sullivan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Faria landing a few strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sullivan trying his best to control but Faria has mounted him.
Sullivan tries to lock up and control but Faria gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruna Faria dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Faria stuffs the takedown.
Sullivan is looking to clinch but Faria is avoiding it.
Sullivan shoots in for a double leg but Faria sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Faria has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sullivan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Faria pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cian Sullivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Faria bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sullivan tries to bench press Faria off him but Faria keeps the position.
Faria is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan wants to control but Faria postures up.
Sullivan tries to bench press Faria off him but Faria keeps the position. #SUB2#
Faria thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Sullivan tries to buck Faria off but Faria is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Faria decides to stand back up.
Faria stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Faria on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Faria as he jumps to the side.
Cian Sullivan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sullivan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Faria throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Faria looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Faria prevents Sullivan from improving his position.#T2#
Sullivan is working hard here to advance position.
Sullivan missing with punches from the bottom.
Faria trying to control the action but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Faria is thwarting Sullivan's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Faria trying to control the pace.
Faria has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sullivan tries to get to full guard but Faria has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Faria keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sullivan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faria swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Faria shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sullivan is trying to defend but Faria finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T4#
Faria tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sullivan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Sullivan actively working from the bottom here.
Faria performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Faria prevents Sullivan from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruna Faria showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. 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#
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown but Faria shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Faria has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Sullivan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Faria is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sullivan to the mat. Sullivan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sullivan working a defensive guard here.
Faria stopping the sweep attempt from Sullivan.
Sullivan is wriggling around but Faria manages to pass to half guard. #SUB2#
Sullivan is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Faria has latched onto it... Big trouble! Faria pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Sullivan is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Faria!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruna Faria!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2020

#R1##CL#
Antos drives through and clinches with Faria against the cage.
Faria looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Antos is trying to break the clinch but Faria has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Antos's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Antos has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Faria uses from the top position.
Faria trying to control but Antos is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Faria gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Antos looks to land a combination. Faria sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Bruna Faria has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Antos rushes Faria and presses him up against the cage.
Antos working hard to break the clinch.
Antos can't break the clinch.
Antos is trying to pull guard but Faria has him pressed against the cage.
Faria keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Antos's efforts to push away.#T1#
Antos is looking to break free of the clinch but Faria has double underhooks.
Antos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Faria has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Antos is trying to keep an underhook but Faria manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Antos kicks Faria off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Antos clinches up against the cage.
Antos jumps guard but Faria turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Antos tries to pull guard but Faria won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petr Antos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Antos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Faria walks away with a smile on his face. Antos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Antos fails with a takedown attempt.
Antos shoots in looking for a takedown. Faria tries to sprawl out of it but Antos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faria manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2##CL#
Antos rushes Faria and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antos is trying to break the clinch but Faria is controlling him.#BC2#
Faria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Antos with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Faria counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Faria.
Faria trying to control the position from guard on top but Antos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faria looking to pass the guard.
Faria forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Faria wants to pass the guard but Antos is defending well. #SUB2#
Faria 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. #ES#
Antos pushes Faria off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
Antos looks for a takedown but Faria sprawls well.#CL#
Antos clinches. #BC2#
Faria pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Antos clinches up against the cage.
Faria taking a breather.#BC2#
Faria manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Antos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruna Faria'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##CL#
Antos forces Faria back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Faria pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Antos shoots in and drives through. Faria sprawls well.
Faria is looking for the big counter here.
Antos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faria swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've been informed that Faria has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Faria misses with a takedown attempt - Antos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Faria clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Antos decides to pull guard. #ES#
Antos manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faria swats away the attempt to clinch by Antos.
Faria keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Antos darts in and clinches Faria up against the cage.
Faria is breathing heavily.#T1#
Antos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Faria just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petr Antos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Antos pulls guard successfully.
Faria trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Antos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Faria on the ground.
Antos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Faria.
Faria wants to pass the guard but Antos is keeping the position.
Antos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faria can do to turn this around?
Antos keeping moving, preventing Faria from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Faria gets to his feet. Antos looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2##CL#
Antos takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Antos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Antos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Antos is trying to pull guard but Faria turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Faria is looking to take this one to the mat.
Antos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Antos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Faria is trying to pull guard but Antos has him pressed against the cage.
Antos tries to pull guard but Faria forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Antos jumps guard.
Antos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Faria is controlling him. #T3##SU2#
Faria decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Antos shoots in for a double leg but Faria sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Faria rushes Antos and presses him up against the cage.
Antos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Faria just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Faria pulls guard.
Antos throws a strike but Faria rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB2#
Faria drops back, looking for a kneebar! Antos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Antos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Antos! #REVR##SU#
Antos has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T4##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Antos enables Faria to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Antos manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Faria wants to control from the top but Antos keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faria throws a big elbow that misses.
Faria sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Antos's guard.
Faria has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Faria trying to control but Antos is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Petr Antos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruna Faria'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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Antos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Faria avoids it really well and circles away.
Antos is looking to clinch.
Antos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Faria drives through with a takedown into Antos's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Antos has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Faria is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Antos fails to pull guard.
Antos tries to pull guard but Faria holds him up against the cage and eventually Antos drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petr Antos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Antos decides to pull guard.
Faria passes Antos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Faria is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1##SU2#
Faria stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL#
Antos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Antos tries to pull guard but Faria holds him up against the cage and eventually Antos drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Faria pulls guard.
Faria is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Antos controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Faria working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Antos.
Antos sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU#
Antos gets to his feet - Faria follows without any prompting. #CL#
Antos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Antos throws an elbow but it misses.
Antos is trying to push Faria away but Faria has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Faria manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Faria is trying to keep Antos in close. #T3##SU#
Faria is working an open guard so Antos takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Petr Antos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Antos closes the distance and clinches.
Antos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faria backwards.
Antos tries to pull guard but Faria holds him up against the cage and eventually Antos drops back down to his feet.
Antos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Faria keeps control of Antos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Petr Antos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Antos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Antos fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Faria gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Antos is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Faria presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T4#
Antos is trying to pull guard but Faria has him pressed against the cage.
Antos jumps guard but Faria turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Antos tries to pull guard but Faria forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Antos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Faria to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Faria escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Antos shoots and misses
and Faria counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Faria scores with a takedown into Antos's guard.#ES#
Antos kicks Faria off and gets to his feet. #CL#
Antos moves into range and clinches up with Faria.
Bruna Faria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petr Antos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Faria misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Antos.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petr Antos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Antos, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Antos!
After winning the bout, Petr Antos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faria shoots for a takedown but Brat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Faria.#TD#
Brat gets a double leg takedown into Faria's guard.
Faria wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Brat manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Brat is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brat stalling away here and it's allowed Faria to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T1#
Brat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Faria is keeping the position for now.
Brat is working hard here to advance position.
Brat trying to control but Faria is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Faria 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.
Faria wants to get back to his feet but Brat is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Faria wants to improve his position but instead Brat has moved into half guard.
Faria blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brat.
Brat is controlling the pace.
Brat tries to pass to full mount but Faria defends it. #T3#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Brat is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Brat closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've been informed that Faria has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Faria wants to control but Brat postures up.
Brat tries to advance to mount but Faria denies him.
Brat landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
Faria tries to bench press Brat off him but Brat keeps the position.
Brat is looking to take a break and control but Faria is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Faria prevents Brat from improving position. #SU#
Brat decides to stand back up. Brat steps back and let's Faria get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Brat drives through with a takedown into Faria's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Faria manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faria drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brat pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome Brat dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Brat throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Faria gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brat to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Faria is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Faria looking to control but Brat passes into half guard.
Faria trying to control but Brat postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brat stalling. #T1#
Brat trying to mount his opponent but Faria defends it.
Faria is staying active underneath Brat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Faria is looking to improve his position.
Faria punching from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brat 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.
Faria looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brat is fending him off so far but Faria persists. Nope, Brat circles away and we're back to standing.
Brat appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Faria is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Faria is defended easily by Brat.
Faria shoots in but Brat avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jerome Brat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruna Faria.#CL#
Brat clinches up against the cage.
Brat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faria can do to turn this around?
Brat is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Brat jumps guard but Faria turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3##BC2#
Faria's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Faria gets caught napping as Brat dives in and scores a takedown. Faria manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Faria pushes Brat off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Brat rushes Faria and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Brat breaks from the clinch.
Brat keeps the fight on the outside.
Faria connects with a high kick.
Jerome Brat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Brat dives in and scores a takedown into Faria's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faria keeping moving, preventing Brat from controlling successfully.
Faria wants to stand but Brat is controlling the position. #T4#
Brat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Faria is keeping the position for now.
Brat has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brat trying to control the position from guard on top but Faria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faria utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faria looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Faria scores with a short punch from the bottom.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Faria but Faria pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome Brat dominated that second 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. 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#
Brat doesn't manage to clinch there - Faria circles away. #TD#
Brat shoots in and gets a takedown into Faria's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Faria manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Faria stops a takedown attempt from Brat. #TD#
Brat jumps guard.
Faria sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brat's guard.
Brat scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Faria manages to mount him!
Brat blocking the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faria has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Brat's face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brat tries to lock up and control but Faria gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Faria dominating with strikes here.
Faria controlling the pace for now.
Brat is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Faria is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Brat to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Brat shrugs it off.
Faria 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#
Faria looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB2#
Faria is working for a guillotine from mount but Brat frees his head quite easily.
Brat tries to lock up and control but Faria gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brat working to try and regain half guard.
Faria avoids the attempt from Brat to control.#T3##SUB2#
Faria is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Brat can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Brat tries to reverse the position but Faria maintains control.#SU2#
Faria stands up from mount. Strange move.
Brat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Faria appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD#
Brat decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Faria blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brat. #T4#
Faria moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Faria looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Faria keeping moving, preventing Brat from controlling successfully.
Faria looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brat is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Faria holds on and takes a little breather.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruna Faria comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brat 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Brat!

Event: TWGC 32 (155lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020

167 cm
32 yrs
146 lbs

176 cm
22 yrs
140 lbs

Steve

Faria

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Brock Steve! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bruna Faria!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Faria shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steve tries to counter with a takedown but Faria is quick to defend against it.
Faria has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Steve counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steve (2) vs (0) Faria
Faria looks winded!
Steve trying to pass the guard but Faria defending well.
Faria is looking to control Steve's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Faria avoid being mounted?
Steve is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Steve moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Faria.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steve (5) vs (0) Faria
Steve taking a breather here. #T2#
Faria looks to move to half guard but instead Steve has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Steve (7) vs (0) Faria
Steve controlling from mount. #T3#
Steve has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steve seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Faria for as long as he can get away with.
Steve continues to stall.
Faria is looking to improve his position but Steve isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Steve sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steve'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.
Faria tries to reverse the position but Steve maintains control.#T5#
Steve controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Steve.
More hug and hope from Steve.#T6##T7#
Faria is working to get back to half guard.
Steve tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T8#
Faria is trying desperately to improve position.
Steve controlling his opponent. #T9#
Faria tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steve tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10##T11##T12#
Faria working to try and regain half guard.
Steve looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13#
Faria tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steve controlling from mount. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steve continues to hold on tight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Brock Steve thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faria shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Liskiewicz sprawls well. Liskiewicz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Faria gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Liskiewicz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Faria is refusing to be controlled, as Liskiewicz sits in half guard.
Liskiewicz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Liskiewicz working over Faria with some ground and pound. Faria looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faria has hold of Liskiewicz's hands but Liskiewicz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Faria manages to get to full guard.
Liskiewicz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Faria swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Liskiewicz throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Liskiewicz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Liskiewicz cracks Faria with a solid left hand.#ROC#Faria is rocked!
Liskiewicz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Faria is still in real trouble! Can Liskiewicz finish him?
Liskiewicz 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Liskiewicz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Faria is trying to keep Liskiewicz in close.
Liskiewicz landing some decent shots from guard.
Faria tries to strike from the bottom.
Liskiewicz scoring with some ground and pound.
Faria trying to keep a closed guard but Liskiewicz is proving a slippery customer.
Liskiewicz is in close to Faria's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Liskiewicz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Faria working a defensive guard here.
Liskiewicz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Liskiewicz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Faria throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Liskiewicz trying to control but Faria is working from the bottom. #T2#
Liskiewicz distracts Faria with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Liskiewicz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Faria is keeping the position for now.
Faria seems to have recovered his senses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Liskiewicz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Faria is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liskiewicz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Liskiewicz chips away with some ground and pound.
Faria is trying to control the position but Liskiewicz postures up.
Liskiewicz lands a couple of elbows.
Liskiewicz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the 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!
Liskiewicz works over Faria with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Faria wants to get back to his feet but Liskiewicz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Liskiewicz scoring with some ground and pound.
Liskiewicz works over Faria with some ground and pound from guard.
Liskiewicz working some strikes from top position.
Liskiewicz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Liskiewicz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Liskiewicz with a nice head shot there.
Liskiewicz landing some decent shots from guard.
Liskiewicz scoring with some ground and pound.
Liskiewicz working some strikes from top position.
Liskiewicz throws a big right hand that misses.
Liskiewicz works over Faria with some ground and pound from guard.
Liskiewicz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Liskiewicz lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Liskiewicz chips away with some ground and pound.
Liskiewicz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Faria not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Liskiewicz lands a couple of digs.
Liskiewicz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Liskiewicz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Faria swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Liskiewicz is breathing heavily.
Liskiewicz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Liskiewicz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Faria trying to keep a closed guard but Liskiewicz is proving a slippery customer.
Liskiewicz postures up in Faria's guard and throws a big left but Faria blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liskiewicz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Liskiewicz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Faria not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Liskiewicz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Liskiewicz as Faria shoots in.
Liskiewicz shoots in for a double leg but Faria sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Faria shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Liskiewicz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Faria tries to clinch up.
Liskiewicz tries to counter with a takedown but Faria is quick to defend against it.
Liskiewicz fails with the takedown
and Faria counters with a head kick.
Michal Liskiewicz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faria tries to score a power double leg takedown but Liskiewicz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Faria somewhat.
Michal Liskiewicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruna Faria.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Liskiewicz tries to keep at a distance but Faria has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Faria is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Liskiewicz is defending well.
Faria throws an elbow but it misses.
Liskiewicz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faria can do to turn this around?
Faria is trying to pull guard but Liskiewicz has him pressed against the cage.
Liskiewicz tries for a takedown but Faria manages to get underhooks.
Faria is pressed up against the cage. Liskiewicz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Faria down to the mat. Faria avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Liskiewicz darts in looking for a takedown but Faria gets double underhooks and turns Liskiewicz into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faria shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Liskiewicz but Liskiewicz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Faria shoots in for a double leg but Liskiewicz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Faria looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Faria tries to get set, Liskiewicz tries to push him back and clinch up but Faria manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Faria gets caught flat footed, as Liskiewicz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2#
Liskiewicz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Liskiewicz stands up over Faria, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Liskiewicz working some strikes from top position.
Liskiewicz works over Faria with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Faria looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Liskiewicz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Faria's head.
Michal Liskiewicz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Liskiewicz chips away with some ground and pound.
Liskiewicz landing with the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liskiewicz landing some decent shots from guard.
Liskiewicz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Liskiewicz connects with a couple of short punches.
Liskiewicz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Faria has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Liskiewicz doesn't defend quickly enough and Faria has managed to lock this one up! Can Liskiewicz escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Faria on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bruna Faria!

Event: The Island Season 11, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: Oct 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faria misses with a takedown attempt
and Courtial cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Bruna Faria has been cut.#TD#
Faria drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Courtial sneaks out the side door and pushes Faria away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Faria fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Courtial counters with a nice right hand that sends Faria toppling to the canvas! Faria scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Courtial finish him?!#ROC2#Faria is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faria bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Courtial comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Faria falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Faria was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Godefroy Courtial!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Faria drives through with a takedown into guard.
Faria not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Faria stands and throws James's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James being controlled for a moment.
James is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Faria scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Faria is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. James is trying to escape and Faria transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and James is forced to tap! Nice work there by Faria! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruna Faria!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Faria.
Faria tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Faria tries to clinch up.
Lee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Faria with a body shot.#TD2#
Lee shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Faria manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Faria is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Faria's efforts to push away.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Faria backwards.
Lee prevents a takedown attempt there.
Faria has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Faria has Lee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Faria is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lee to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruna Faria. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Lee gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Faria regains guard. #T1#
Lee won't allow Faria to get back to his feet.
Faria tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is pressing down on Faria's thigh, looking to free his foot. Faria is holding on for now.
Lee moves nicely into side control.
Faria wants to get back to his feet but Lee drags him back down.
Faria is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it. #SUB2#
Lee is trying to get an arm triangle but Faria is defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Lee has hold of Faria's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Faria tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Lee cranks the arm and Faria screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Faria, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bruce Lee!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Faria throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. James was covering up waiting for the punch and Faria finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Faria loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Faria forces his way into half guard.
Faria is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for James! #SUB2#
Faria working for a submission but James is keeping him at bay. #SU2#
Faria stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #TD2#
Faria closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faria scoring with punches from side control. #T1#
The referee asks Faria politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Faria prefers to stall for the moment though.#SU2#
Faria stands up and beckons James to his feet. #TD2#
Faria gets a takedown into half guard.
James pushes Faria off but Faria dives into side control.
Faria lands a nice forearm strike.
Faria lands a decent elbow from side control. #SU2#
Faria has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T2##TD2#
Faria gets the takedown into side control.
James tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
James is breathing heavily.
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!#SUB2#
Faria is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! James is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bruna Faria!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Biggio darts in and clinches Faria up against the cage.#BC#
Biggio manages to break the clinch.
Biggio fails to land with a series of punches.
Faria misses with a takedown attempt - Biggio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Faria closes the distance and clinches up with Biggio, looking for a takedown. Faria pushes Biggio against the cage but Biggio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Biggio darts in and clinches Faria up against the cage.
Faria wants to break free but Biggio has control.
Biggio lands an uppercut.
Biggio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Biggio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faria backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Biggio.
Faria wants to stall.
Biggio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farias head.
Faria tries to pull guard but Biggio forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alphonso Biggio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruna Faria.
Faria tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Biggio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Faria wants to stall. #T1#
Biggio lands a shoulder strike.
Faria fails to pull guard. #TD#
Biggio has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Faria regains guard immediately.
Biggio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The referee asks Biggio politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Biggio prefers to stall for the moment though.
Biggio has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Faria wants to control but Biggio postures up.
Faria is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Biggio tries to move to mount but Faria blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Faria tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Faria's face as Biggio controls the position. #SUB#
Biggio is trying to get an arm triangle but Faria is defending well.
Biggio tries to move to full mount but Faria actually manages to regain half guard.
Faria wants to improve his position but Biggio is controlling well.
Biggio with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Biggio'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.
Biggio seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Faria for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Biggio is looking to advance position but Faria won't allow it.
Faria is trying to stand back up but Biggio is controlling him
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Biggio perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Biggio is looking to advance position but Faria won't allow it.
Biggio controlling the action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Faria tries to get to full guard but Biggio has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Biggio not doing much here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Faria gets tackled into the cage by Biggio. Biggio maintains the clinch.
Biggio is pressed up against the cage. Faria has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Biggio down to the mat. Biggio avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Faria throws a nice outside leg kick.
Faria takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Biggio darts in and clinches Faria up against the cage.
Biggio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Faria is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Biggio.
Biggio taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alphonso Biggio dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Biggio lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Biggio.
Faria checks a low kick from Biggio.
Biggio goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Biggio clinches.
Biggio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farias head.
Biggio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Faria looking for a takedown.
Faria is looking to take this one to the mat.
Biggio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Faria looking for a takedown.
Alphonso Biggio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruna Faria.
Biggio digs a right hand underneath Faria's ribcage. Faria let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Biggio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faria backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Biggio.
Faria fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Faria is breathing heavily.
Faria takes a shot to the head.
Biggio lands an uppercut.#T1#
Faria trying to control the position but instead, Biggio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Faria into the cage.
Faria wants to break the clinch but can't.
Faria is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Biggio is keeping busy.
Biggio lands with a right to the head.
Biggio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faria backwards.
Biggio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Faria jumps guard but Biggio stands there with Faria around his waist. Faria gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Biggio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Biggio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Biggio lands a hook that snaps the head of Faria backwards. #TD#
Biggio has Faria pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Biggio pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Faria tumbling to the mat - Biggio dives into Faria's guard.
Biggio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Biggio looking to pass the guard.
Biggio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Further stalling from Biggio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faria keeping full guard, as Biggio tries to pass.
Biggio is looking to pass into half guard but Faria pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Faria is in guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Biggio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Faria gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Biggio keeping moving, preventing Faria from controlling successfully. #T3#
Biggio wants to get back to his feet but Faria is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Biggio working for submissions but it's allowed Faria to get to half guard.
Biggio pushes Faria off looking to stand but Faria dives back in and keeps control.
Biggio tries to roll over but Faria keeps him under control.
Biggio trying to control from the bottom.
Biggio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faria can do to turn this around?#ES#
Biggio manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Alphonso Biggio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Faria.#T4#
Biggio looks to land a combination. Faria sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Biggio throws a right and a left that Faria avoids nicely.
Faria is looking to clinch but Biggio is avoiding it.
Biggio scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Biggio closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Faria's guard.#SUB2#
Faria is looking for a triangle but Biggio pushes his legs off easily.
Biggio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Faria keeping full guard, as Biggio tries to pass.
Biggio 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alphonso Biggio 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#
Biggio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Faria counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Faria seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biggio is trying to stand up here but Faria is controlling him well. #SUB#
Biggio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Faria pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Faria is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Biggio has managed to free his arm - good work.
Biggio tries to roll over but Faria keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggio is staying active underneath Faria, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Faria works his way into full mount!
Biggio is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #T1##SUB2#
Faria looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Faria takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Faria has hold of Biggio's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Biggio manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #ES#
Biggio bucks Faria off and manages to get back to his feet!
Biggio misses with a few strikes there.
Biggio lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CL#
Biggio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Biggio has clasped his hands together around Faria's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Biggio taking a breather here. #T2#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Biggio is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Faria is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Faria tries to roll over but Biggio keeps him under control.
Faria has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Biggio is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Biggio seems content to control.#SUB#
Biggio is working for a kimura but Faria is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Biggio is taking a breather. Faria 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.
Biggio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Faria knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Biggio not doing much here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Faria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Biggio throws a one two combo.
Faria falls off balance throwing a combination
and Biggio counters with a two punch combo.
Biggio throws a combination. Faria tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Biggio misses with a double jab.
Faria is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Faria darts in looking for a takedown but Biggio gets double underhooks and turns Faria into the cage.
Biggio lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Faria backs up against the cage. #CL#
Biggio clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Biggio on the inside.
Biggio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bruna Faria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alphonso Biggio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Biggio lands with a right to the head.
Biggio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faria backwards. #ROC#Faria is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Alphonso Biggio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Biggio has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alphonso Biggio!
Alphonso Biggio decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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